Two Pumps ....................20 Installation ..........................21 5.1. Mechanical Setup and Mounting ................21 5.2. Mechanical Connections ....................22 Vacuum Test Port .....................22 VERSA C External Pump Connections ............24 High-Flow Evac Valve Connections ............25 LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
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Test and Settings Main Screens ..................62 Test Screen Quick Access Features ............62 Test ID Function ....................63 Settings Main Menu ..................65 6.7. Test Settings ........................66 Method Settings ....................67 Reject Limits .......................69 Vent Settings ......................71 AutoTest Settings .....................72 TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
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Maintenance Tools and Parts ................... 123 8.5. Maintenance Tasks and Intervals ................124 8.6. Software Maintenance ....................125 Maintenance Reminders on Test Screens ..........125 Completing Maintenance Tasks in Software ........126 LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
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Pump Repair Options ................... 152 Other Pump Parts ..................152 8.17. VERSA T Dry Pump Maintenance ................152 Accessing the MVP-030 Pumps..............152 Removing the MVP-030 Pump ..............153 Pump Maintenance and Repair Options ..........154 TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
Barcode Reader, Remote Start / Stop module, and Remote Pass / Fail Light. This manual is available for download at www.lacotech.com. These operating instructions are intended for customers of LACO Technologies and owners of the TITAN VERSA Leak Detector. All information in this operating manual applies to the current state of the products development.
WARNING: Dangerous situation resulting in major injuries. Dangerous situation resulting in damage to property or the environment. CAUTION: Dangerous situation resulting in minor injuries. NOTICE: Dangerous situation resulting in damage to property or the environment. TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
• Use of accessories or spare parts that are not named in this manual The product is not designed to carry people or loads, and is not intended for use as a Safe Operation seat, stepladder, or any other similar purpose. LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
Carry out work only with adherence to the complete operating instructions. • If you have further questions regarding the TITAN VERSA operation or maintenance, please contact LACO customer service: Phone: 801-486-1004 | Toll Free: 800-465-1004 Email: Technical Support: techsupport@lacotech.com TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
If parts of the body or other objects are in the vicinity of the inlet flange, they may be sucked in. ➔ Always use the provided inlet screen filter. ➔ Always keep parts of the body or other objects away from the inlet flange. LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
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This may result in the burning out of the cathode. • Do not test gas whose molecules contain halogens such as fluorine or chlorine. TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
➔ Keep the packaging (recyclable materials) in the event the product needs to be transported or stored. ➔ Keep the blanked-off plate on the inlet port when the product is not in use. LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
Use either a lifting crane or a two-person lift to remove unit from packaging. Use the yellow lifting strap to remove leak detector. Be careful not to tip leak detector more than 20 degrees. TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
Store the device under the following conditions: • Ambient temperature • A cool, dry place • Ensure the inlet test port is blanked off with a KF-25 blank LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
TITAN VERSA Lifting Guide Two lifting eyes Lifting sling • Maintenance Kit (see Maintenance Tools and Parts for contents) Maintenance tools Spare parts Oil drain and fill accessories (wet pump versions only) TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
USB Port Display and Cycle Start button Product label Power entry module Multi-Use ports – Area 1 Electrical Interface Fan inlet with filter External pump port Secondary external pump port (for High-Flow) LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
Multi-Use ports – Area 1 Multi-Use ports – Area 2 Electrical Interface Oil sight glass Oil fill area Fan inlet with filter Pump fan with filter Secondary external pump port (for High-Flow) TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
Display and Cycle Start button Product label Power entry module Multi-Use ports – Area 1 Multi-Use ports – Area 2 Electrical interface Oil sight glass Oil fill area Fan inlet with filter Pump fan with filter LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
607 x 562 x 323 403 x 562 x 497 Dimensions mm (H x W X D) (in) (15.8 x 22.1 x 12.7) (23.9 x 22.1 x 12.7) (15.8 x 22.1 x 19.6) TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
Environmental Conditions Environmental Conditions Storage temperature -20 °C to + 55 °C Maximum humidity of air 85% without condensing Maximum magnetic field 3 mT Maximum altitude above sea level 2000 m ASL LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
• Keep heat sources away from the device. • Do not expose the device to direct sunlight. NOTICE: VACUUM PUMP OIL All wet pump units are shipped with vacuum pump oil in the pumps. LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
This filter provides 40-micron protection and leads to increased leak detector life. Place filter into inlet test port with filter towards the inside of the manifold. TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
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• Test that the entire line is completely sealed when the detector is attached to the pumping circuit to ensure the connections (pump, pipe, valves, etc.) are correct. LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
TITAN VERSA models. High-Flow Evac Internal Configurations One Pump High-Flow Evac Two Pump High-Flow Evac VERSA C (Compact) VERSA T This version not available (Tower) VERSA L This version not available (Horizontal) LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
5 INSTALLATION VERSA High-Flow Evac External Configurations One Pump High-Flow Evac Two Pump High-Flow Evac Small pump VERSA C (Compact) Large pump VERSA T This version not available (Tower) TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
A selection of appropriate sniffer probes is listed in the Accessories section. Multi-Use Ports Table 11 summarizes the port configurations and locations for all TITAN VERSA configurations. Ports include: • Vacuum vent • Pump exhaust • Oil drain and oil fill LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
Hole in top rear cover exhaust Pump VERSA L - Dry Vent Spare Spare exhaust TITAN VERSA Multi-Use Port Details Port Specification Picture Vacuum vent 12 mm tube Pump exhaust (wet pump) 12 mm tube TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
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High humidity • Test areas with high helium backgrounds • Production test with fast cycles • High sensitivity testing (<1 x 10 mbar*L/sec) See the Gas Vent Module Manual (SMT-07-1047) for more information. LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
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Use short, large-diameter tubing sections (see P/N: LMSA5503 for 6- foot section). Dry pump versions contain a muffler for the pump exhaust and are to be left alone. Mufflers should be replaced every two years under typical operations. TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
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• VERSA L oil drain 5.2.5.4. Vacuum Pump Oil Fill See the following sections for details on oil change and oil fill. • VERSA T oil fill • VERSA L oil fill LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
2. Connect the device to the electric power supply using the supplied power cable. Electrical interface connections are located on the right side of all TITAN VERSA configurations. Table 13 summarizes all the interfaces, connection specifications, parts, and accessories used with each connection. TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
The TITAN VERSA is equipped with a local I/O on the M8 pin per table below. The local I/O is provided primarily for the analog output features. See Local I/O for configuring local analog inputs. For traditional leak detector I/O, see Remote I/O. LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
NOTICE: Digital outputs utilize 5-volt open collector logic with very low current. LACO recommends using a solid-state relay with a 5-volt coil (P/N: LMSA5981) to drive other voltages (i.e. 24 VDC) or larger current loads. TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
Communication settings: 9600, 19,200, 57,600 and 115,2000. These can be set at Menu > System > Communications. All communication follows these additional serial settings: • Bits: 8 • Parity: None • Stop Bit: 1 LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
Scan any barcode on the Test ID screen. Barcode reader entry allows for quick entry of critical test ID data. See Test ID for more details. TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
Easy I/O wiring with no soldering needed; just a screwdriver is required • 24 VDC logic inputs and outputs • Flexible digital inputs – PNP or NPN • 4-20 mA analog outputs provide less noise and longer runs LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
Pass / Fail Light Accs. 1 and Accs. 2 (externally) This section The pass / fail light assembly illuminates a pass or fail depending the final leak rate value vs. the reject limit. TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
Configure remote screen to Menu > System > Accessories. See the Remote Screen Manual (SMT-07-1041) for more information on the screen and various mounting options. Figure 8: Remote Wired Screen LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
4. From the list, select the correct MAC address. Unit is connected wirelessly and directs to home page. Refer to the RC10 Manual (P/N: 124628) for more information. Figure 9: Wireless Handheld Pendant TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
5 INSTALLATION The device can be disposed of by the user or sent to LACO Technologies for disposal. The device is made of recyclable materials. Use this option to avoid waste and to protect the environment. ➔ Please comply with the environmental and safety regulations of your country when disposing of the device.
Vacuum mode Test object Any test mode Accessories needed per test 2. To power on the VERSA C, the user must power on their external pump prior to switching on the leak detector. TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
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5. After startup is complete, the test screen appears, and the leak detector status will read “Standby”. NOTICE: Allow the device to warm up for 20 minutes before making exact measurements or executing a calibration. LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
This feature prevents oil migration in the cell block in the case of anti-suck back valve failure on a wet pump. NOTICE: Safe to move detector Only after the leak detector has been powered off for five minutes is it safe to move the unit. TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
Calibration Types per Mode and Mass Test Mode Test Gas Mass Calibration Type Vacuum Internal Vacuum Helium 4 Sniff Vacuum Helium 3 External Sniff Vacuum Hydrogen Sniff LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
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This background reading is used for the background suppression feature. 4. If the unit fails a calibration the user will be notified. See Calibration History for more information on reviewing calibration results. TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
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External leaks require the user to enter an estimated calibrated leak temperature. LACO manufactured leak standards are very temperature independent, so entering an average temperature of around 25 °C will work for most applications. LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
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Edit to change the calibrated leak valve settings. 6. Confirm calibrated leak valve is open. 7. Calibration proceeds through peak find and peak measure. 8. Dialog prompts user to close calibrated leak valve. After valve is closed, press Continue. TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
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3. Use a sniff calibrated leak standard. This type of leak standard is different than other vacuum-style calibrated leaks in that the leak element is built directly on the end the calibrated leak element. 4. Place the sniffer probe into the calibrated leak inlet port. LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
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8. Confirm sniffer probe is connected and leak rate is stable. Keep sniffer probe inserted. 9. Calibration proceeds through peak find and peak measure. 10. Dialog prompts user to remove sniffer probe. After probe is removed, press Continue. TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
If test objects are small enough, a plastic bag can be placed over the test object and helium sprayed into bag. This method ensures helium application is global around the entire part LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
5e-7 mbar*L/sec. The test object is filled with helium gas (or another tracer gas) and leaks are detected with a sniffer probe. Exact leak locations can be detected. However, sometimes leaks can be missed if test operators move the probe too quickly. TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
2. Connect test part to charge manifold and turn on evac vacuum pump. 3. For gross leak check, fill test part with air and close air fill valve. Ensure test part pressure is stable. 4. Vent air and close air fill valve. LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
Option button User can configure button to perform these commonly-used functions: None, Zero, Vent, Data Log On, Alarm. The default setting is None. TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
➔ To edit the current configuration, press and hold the screen area for one second. The following screen appears. The user can toggle through the various options as outlined in Table 21. The Option button can also be edited from Settings > System > Display. LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
2. Upper-middle – Status text or screen name. Note that status text is also displayed on the bottom of the screen. 3. Upper-right – Status icons. 4. Right-side menu on test screens for Quick-Access features . TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
F = Fine test mode Method / Mode / Mass • U = Ultra Test mode Superscript – Mass • 2 = Hydrogen • 3 = Helium 3 • 4 = Helium LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
Pressing near the zero level will turn off the audio signal. Setting nine is the loudest signal. If the audio is on and the user quickly presses on the audio icon, the signal will automatically turn off. TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
The Advanced level has access to all functions. Users should only use these functions if properly trained. When the advanced menu button is pressed, the user will be prompted to enter the advanced password. LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
Counters Manual Control Event History Event History Detail Maintenance Detector Info Software Versions Turbo Pump Info Parameters Software Update Pirani Cal Cell Info Advanced Settings Advanced Method Correction Cell Tuning Terminal Testing TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
See the area indicated by a red square in the screen shot below. 3. The following dialog appears. Press the OK button to capture the current screen. Note that the HMI will become unresponsive for about 20 seconds after the screenshot event occurs. LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
Calibration check process. Vent options: • A: Auto Vent mode • M: Manual vent mode Vent Icon vent arrows are green when venting is active. Icons are blue or grey when incactive. TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
To access the Test ID settings, the user must select the Test ID icon from the test screen. ➔ Enter data via the bar code reader or the touchscreen keyboard. ➔ Barcode entry will cycle through all the configured commands. LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
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The user can define up to five user defined Test ID parameters. These parameters are Test ID Fields typically used in data logging. Examples include: • Operator • Part Number • Serial Number • Lot number • Test Description TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
To access the main Settings menu from the test screens, press the menu icon (three bars). In the Settings main menu, the following setting categories are available. Settings Menu Structure Menu Icon Test Calibration System Maintenance Advanced LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
6 OPERATION The test settings section has the following sub-menus: • Test Settings • Reject Levels • Vent • AutoTest • Zero • Data Log TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
(see table below). Test Mode Skip Example Vacuum Scenario 1 – Crossover Pressures to Scenario 2 – Crossover Pressures Pump Directly to Ultra mode to skip Gross Mode only Test Mode Gross Fine TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
➔ On the Test graph screen, the reject point is identified with a red line. When the leak rate is above the reject limit, the graph line is red; the line is green when the leak rate is below the reject limit. LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
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If a gross leak appears the above the setpoint, the unit will switch to Gross Mode and pump to remove gross leak condition. In this condition, the detector can switch between gross and ultra modes to help eliminate the high leak rate condition. TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
If enabled, the vent valve stays open per the vent timer and then closes. The vent timer can be useful for applications where nitrogen venting the of the test volume will enable low background readings. LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
If signal increases while zero is on, the Zero function stays on but is not functional. To re-zero, the user must deactivate Zero function and then reactivate. • When the signal decreases while zero is on a new reference, background is automatically calculated. LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
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Zero Threshold To set Zero Threshold, enter the leak rate at which you need Zero function to start. Zero Timer Enter the desired Zero time, at which the Zero function will automatically start. TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
For data logging features to function, a USB drive must be inserted in the USB port. A USB is provided in shipment in documentation packet. Spare drives can be ordered (P/N: TV5928). LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
Leak Rate Pressure Method Mode Pass Operator Part Num Serial # Lot Num Operator 1/1/2019 15:45:40 2.17E-06 0.174 Vacuum Ultra Fail Operator Part Num Serial # Lot Num Operator 1/1/2019 15:55:59 2.78E-11 0.001 Vacuum Ultra Pass TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
Test Method Log Interval Leak Rate Units Pressure Units Vent Valve Status Zero Status 1/1/2019 16:16:56 Vacuum mbar l/s mbar Time LeakRate Vacuum Status 1.00E-12 26.4 Roughing 1.00E-12 24.3 Roughing 2.81E-07 Roughing 2.05E-03 20.4 Gross LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
The following graph line colors are used. • Black – Standby • Blue – Rough • Green – In cycle and below reject limit • Red – In cycle and above reject limit TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
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Select options of 1 minute, 2 minutes, 4 minutes, or 30 seconds. Logarithmic Select to graph values to log scale; default graph logs in linear scale. Show Grid Select to show grid on graph. LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
6 OPERATION The calibration settings menu has the following sub-menus: • Calibrated Leak Standard • Calibration Start • Calibration History TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
See Section 6.4.1 for more information on performing the different types of calibrations. Reference the leak standard label to enter the parameters below. LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
Cal Start Method There are three options for calibration start. • Cal at Start (not recommended but available) • Cal Check at Start (This runs both a cal check and an autocalibration) TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
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Only use machine factors when external calibrations have been used to verify correct readings. Machine Factor-Vacuum The machine factor is only used in split flow applications. Machine Factor-Sniff Enter desired machine factor for sniff mode. LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
Select the desired the event to review and the following screen will appear where the user can review the calibration history. In a calibration, both the cal factor and acceleration voltage (Vacc) are adjusted. TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
6 OPERATION The calibration settings section has the following sub-menus: • Mass Spec • Units • Accessories • Communication • Local I/O • Remote I/O • Display LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
The filament should only be turned off in cases of required maintenance or troubleshooting. Filament Status This parameter indicates the relative life of the filament. When below 20% the user should schedule maintenance for a filament change. TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
Press the Date and Time box and the screen below appears. Set the desired date and time and press the Back button to save. ➔ Date format: MMDDYY ➔ Time Format: HHMMSS in 24 hour (military) LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
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The audio setting is turned off by default. Select toggle to turn on Audio levels range from 0 (off) to 9 (loudest). Audio levels can also be adjusted by pressing the audio status icons (upper right). Additionally, the option button can be programmed to mute audio signal. TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
High-Flow Evac, High-Flow Vent and Pass / Fail light. If no accessory is configured, select the None option. When the High-Flow Evac valve is configured, the user must select from the options summarized in the following table. LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
Available baud rates are 9600 (default), 19200, 57600, and 115200. All communication adheres to the following additional serial settings: • Bits: 8 • Parity: None • Stop Bit: 1 See the Terminal Testing section for more information on this feature. TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
Ready to Start Exponent Internal Cal LD error Zero In final test mode Inlet Vent Calibrate Ack Clear Error Reject 2 Int Cal Check Reject 3 Go to Ultra mode Calibration active LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
Int Cal Check Set to internal calibration mode, then start Cal Check. Gross Set test mode to Gross. Fine Set test mode to Fine. Ultra Set test mode to Ultra. None No function. TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
Leak Detector is in vacuum method. Fil 1 active Filament 1 is active. Fil 2 active Filament 2 is active. Start Up System is in Startup Initialization. Shutdown System is in Shutdown / Power down. None LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
The "Mantissa" output corresponds with the leak rate mantissa: Mantissa U = Voltage measured (V) on analog output Formula Mantissa = U Examples • U = 3.5 V -> Mantissa = 3.5 TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
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• the integer part represents the exponent • the decimal part represents the mantissa. U = Voltage measured (V) on analog output Formulas Mantissa = 10 x (U - Integer value (U)) LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
= 2.50 10 (8-12) Inlet Pressure The "Inlet Pressure" output corresponds with the inlet pressure source: U = Voltage measured (V) on analog output Formula Inlet pressure = 10 (U- 5.5) Display TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
French, Chinese. The maintenance settings section has the following sub-menus: • Maintenance Tasks • Counters • Manual Control • Event History • Detector Info • Turbo Pump • Parameters • Pirani Calibration LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
When maintenance items are close to being due, the maintenance icon wrench on the test screen (status icon area) will appear orange. When items are due, the icon will become red. TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
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However, this is not recommended in usual practice. In this case the dialog below appears. The maintenance due date will remain the same even if the warning is ignored, but the warning will be suppressed. LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
Filament 1 / 2 Hours Displays the current hours for filaments 1 and 2. When filaments are replaced the hour counters should be reset to 0. Detector hours Display the current total detector hours. TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
Visual indications of valve state, system status, pressure and leak rates. • Control of purge valve. This is the only valve that can be controlled through the HMI. • Ability to Start and Stop leak test cycles. LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
Test screen or the Manual Control screen, and is ideal for applications where the background requires improvement or when new valves are installed on the valve block. Event History TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
Press the Software button to display the Software versions screen. For informational purposes, the software revisions the of the following items are summarized. • HMI Software • Supervisory Board Software • Mass Spec Software TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
The Pirani vacuum gauge sensor should be calibrated every six months. The calibration process had two main steps: • Atmosphere reading • Deep Vacuum reading (take 3-5 minutes to ensure deep vacuum has been reached). LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
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6. Proceed to Deep vacuum section below. Deep Vacuum Reading Setting deep vacuum pressure 1. Place KF-25 blank-off on vacuum inlet. 2. Verify test mode is in Ultra. 3. Press “Go to Vacuum Button”. TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
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4. Leak detector will go into test and evacuate for five minutes. The text “Stabilizing, Please wait” will show. 5. After five minutes, press the Set Vacuum Count button and then press the Stop button and the screen will automatically close. LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
Select the “Set Technician Level Password” button. Set up a four-digit password. This new password enables the technician user to have access to the all parameters except Advanced. TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
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Software Update button. The screen below appears. 4. Press the Start Update button. 5. The update will take approximately two to four minutes. Status text will be displayed. 6. The system will reboot after the update is completed. LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
The Service settings section has the following sub-menus: • Cell Info • Advanced Settings • Method Correction • Cell Tuning (Characterization) • Terminal testing (Serial, Ethernet and barcode) TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
NOTICE: Careless changing of these parameters can lead can cause serious issues with the detector. Use with caution. The advanced settings page allows access the following parameters: • Cal Factor • Acceleration Voltage • Emission Current • Electronic Zero LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
Select this button to enter a different password other than the default 5226. Method Correction This screen is only available for factory use. Cell Tuning This screen is only available for factory use. TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
The LD Command method transmits data via the Send Data box, and responses are displayed in the Received Data box. Press the Send button to transmit the entered command to the leak detector. The LD Command method does not require any external communication devices. LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
Vent Method Automatic (Manual, Automatic) Vent Vent Delay Vent Timer Off (0 seconds) Cycle End Method Manual (Manual, Automatic) Test Time 10 seconds AutoTest Roughing Time On, 10 seconds Sniff Auto Test LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
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Off, 3 (1-9) SO, SY Digital Voice Setting Off, 4 (1-9) Analog Out 1 Mantissa Local I/O Analog Out 2 Logarithmic, -12 Analog Out 3 Exponent, -12 Advanced Signal Filtering Stable (Disabled, Stable) TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
Operation of the device is not interrupted. ➔ Errors are events where device operation will stop until the fault is corrected. The five levels of warnings or faults are outlined in the following table. LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
Launch an autocalibration two calibrations reached Int Pirani Cal Error Ensure leak detector is used Ambient temperature too Temperature too High in the required temperature high tolerance Cell zero stability TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
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• Change the air filter of the vacuum block Filament Request Off High. vac pump speed 3 - Critical Fil. current too high Fault – Test not Filament 2 collector short possible Filament 1 collector short LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
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VHS uncalibrated No electrical current Triode SECU active Check MDP connection 4 - Service Fault – No PIC no found Display 24 VDC problems Calibrated leak external Shutdown of Autocal TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
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• Leak detector cannot start because the use conditions Ensure leak detector is used at startup are not met Out start condition in the required temperature • Ambient temperature too tolerance LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
CAUTION: Risk of injury from improper maintenance work Maintenance on the TITAN VERSA may only be performed by personnel who have been authorized by LACO Technologies to execute these tasks. ➔ When handling gases, comply with the applicable regulations and safety measures.
LS-TVLD-3C Exchange pump 36000 h or 72 months OS or LS LS-TVLD-3L Replace pump AIISP-90 36000 h or 72 months OS or LS Exhaust muffler PFP0995942 12000 h or 24 months TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
“maintenance wrench” icon in in the status icon area (upper right) will change to orange. When maintenance tasks are due, the icon will change to red and flash. Press the icon to see a list of all due or almost due maintenance items. LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
CAUTION: Ensure all maintenance is performed at the required time per instructions in this manual. When a maintenance task is completed, press the reset button to reset the maintenance timer and reminder. TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
72-hour uptime guarantee PM services offer the same basic service items as a service agreement, but without the benefits listed above. Contact us to learn how you can benefit from LACO's service offerings. LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
10. Lift cover until the top is above the test port, then lift at a forward angle. 11. Carefully pull cover away from leak detector to locate and detach the 40 pin IDC screen cable from screen. TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
2. Lift metal cover straight up until it comes free from leak detector. 3. Slowly pull cover away from leak detector and locate fan power cable. 4. Disconnect fan power cable from fan. LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
Pull off the panel. 2. Use a 5 mm Hex wrench to remove the four M6 screws located inside of the bottom compartment and slide the plastic cover forward off the leak detector. TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
Quantity Part Number Mains Fuse T 10.0 A 2 LMSA3844-C Remote I/O Fuse (F2) T 2.0 A LMSA3850 Remote Screen Fuse (F3) T 2.0 A LMSA3850 Accessories Fuse (F1) T 2.0 A LMSA3850 LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
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5. Lock the fuse holders back into place. 6. Close the cover. 8.10.1.2. Replacing terminal block fuses (F1, F2, F3) 1. Turn off power to unit. 2. Remove back cover (see Removing Covers). TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
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4. Open fuse terminal block fuse compartment to reveal defective fuse and replace (2.0 AT, 250 V, Ø5 x 20 mm). 5. Close fuse compartment and rotate terminal block top to closed position. LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
There are three to four fans within the TITAN VERSA. All models have an inlet fan in the main enclosure, a turbo fan, and a mass spectrometer fan. The tower and horizontal units also include a pump fan. LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
2. Use hand to pop off plastic guard on fan. 3. Replace filter (center filter to avoid major gaps). 4. Replace plastic guard. 8.11.2.2. Filter Locations Inlet Fan Filter (all models) Pump Fan Filter – Horizontal Configuration TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
• Depletion rate is indicated on the calibrated leak identification label. • Return leak standards to LACO Technologies calibration lab for recalibration LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
3. Disconnect the temperature sensor from the calibrated leak using a 2.5 mm Hex wrench. 4. Connect Temp Sensor to replacement leak and insert into retaining device. 5. Update the settings of the internal calibrated leak. TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
Minisol Valve 3/2 PF101303 Minisol Valve 2/2 Vacuum Inlet Screens The two vacuum inlet screens on the KF-25 inlet are shown below. Inlet screens may require replacement if they become damaged or clogged. LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
Purge Valve Restrictor / Filter The VERSA TD dry pump configurations include a 50 sccm flow reducer per diagram below. Use a 2.5 mm hex wrench to remove. TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
Valves 8.13.4.1. Valve Cleaning • Clean all surfaces—especially the valve seat area—of valve parts with alcohol. • Improve the cleaning by blowing off the parts with dry filtered air—particularly the o-ring grooves. LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
20 test cycles. Test external tightness with a tracer gas to check the vacuum quality. Pirani Vacuum Gauge Sensor TITAN VERSA Pirani Gauge Components Part Number Description PF795706 Pirani Gauge PF057972 Gauge Filament TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
Follow the valve replacement instructions below to inspect valves. Valve Replacement Valves should be replaced every 200,000 cycles or every four years (whichever comes first). LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
• Dispose of the oil wick cartridge as stipulated by local regulations. • Prevent health hazards or environmental pollution from contamination by means of suitable safety precautions. • Decontaminate affected parts prior to executing maintenance work. TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
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7. Use the special tool (P/N: T10071 or PFPVM40813) to unscrew the cover on the back. 8. Pry the oil wick cartridge with two screwdrivers and dispose of it according to local regulations. 9. Remove the Porex rods (8x) from the guides using tweezers. LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
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15. Reinstall all previous parts. 16. Reconnect the power supply and power on unit. 17. Verify proper turbo pump performance. 18. Enter your maintenance work on the TMP in Maintenance Tasks section. TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
With the covers off, LACO recommends cleaning the interior area and pump surfaces. 8.16.2.1. Removing Pump 1. Place leak detector on blocks to gain access to pump bolts under the unit. 2. Remove lower tower covers. LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
LVOFFUNO6 – Flushing Fluid is recommended for contaminated, older or heavily used pumps. 1. It is recommended the UNO6 be a little hot to make the oil drain easy. Open the oil fill port to drain the oil faster TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
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6. Remove cap from quick-change oil fill bottle. Install oil refill cap onto the bottle. 7. Place cap connector onto fill tube end, as shown below, and let oil fully drain from container into pump. LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
2. Remove the oil cap on the vacuum pump fill line. 3. With the use of a funnel, start to fill the pump with new vacuum oil. 4. Keep watching the oil window to fill to the correct level. TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
2. Remove bolt on top of filter. Be sure to keep o-ring under bolt attached to the bolt. 3. Replace filter element. 4. Lightly oil all o-rings with pump fluid. 5. Assemble in reverse order. LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
Accessing the MVP-030 Pumps To access the MSP-030 pumps on the VERSA T model it is necessary to remove the bottom front and back covers (see Removing Covers). TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
Slide the tube off the black barbed hose fitting on each pump. 4. Remove the hose vent hose from the push tube fitting on each pump. 5. Remove four bolts from each pump and slide out pumps. LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
PFP0995941 *Utilize to remove/install new diaphragms. Additional Pump Parts VERSA TD Pump Parts Part Number Description LMK-TVTD-4 MVP-030 exhaust hose assembly LMK-TVTD-3 MVP-030 pump mount assembly LMSA117070 MVP-030 hose assembly Diaphragm Inspection TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
4. Detach diaphragm support disk and diaphragm from the square head of the connecting screw of the diaphragm clamping disk. If it is difficult to separate the old diaphragm from the diaphragm support disk, use methanol to loosen it. LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
➔ Oil level reading is most accurate if checked while pump is off, hot, and on a horizontal plane. TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
1. Remove the back cover using 6 mm hex wrench. 2. Disconnect the foreline hose from the pump. 3. Disconnect the black exhaust hose from the chassis exhaust port. 4. Unplug the power cord. LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
1. Is recommended the pump be a little hot to make the oil drain easy. Open the oil fill port to drain the oil faster. 2. Remove cap from top of rear cover. TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
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8. Attach 12 mm tube to oil refill bottle and then to fill port, as shown below, and let oil fully drain from container into pump. 9. Remove fill container and place tube cap back on fill hose. 10. Replace back cover with two screws. LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
4. Watch the oil window to fill to the correct level. Oil Mist Eliminator Maintenance The oil mist eliminator filter cannot be replaced individually. To replace the oil mist eliminator, use P/N: PF121494. TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
5. Place leak detector on blocks to gain access to the bottom of the unit. 6. Remove the four pump mounting bolts with a 5 mm hex wrench. 7. Take the pump off for repair or maintenance. LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
(see following image). 3. Remove the outboard housing axially from the frame by removing six Allen head bolts (see image below). TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
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5. If there is compressed air available, blow both scroll parts to remove any seal debris using a razor blade or an exact-o knife to remove debris. Clean the main o- ring and ensure it is in good condition. LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
11. Place the front flywheel cowling in place and reinstall the three bolts. Other Pump Parts VERSA L Pump Parts Part Number Description LMSA119448 ISP-90 hose assembly LMK-TVLD-4 ISP-90 exhaust hose assembly LMK-TVLD-3 ISP-90 pump mount assembly TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
2.95 x 10 psia 7.5 x 10 9.87 x 10 0.01 1.45 x 10 2.95 x 10 in.Hg Ab 7.5 x 10 9.87 x 10 0.01 1.45 x 10 2.95 x 10 TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
Helium Leak Rate vs. Other Gases Multiply Helium Leak Rate by: Convert to Viscous Flow Molecular Flow Argon 0.883 0.316 Neon 0.626 0.447 Hydrogen 2.23 1.41 Nitrogen 1.12 0.374 1.08 0.374 Water Vapor 2.09 0.469 TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual LACO Technologies...
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1'OLD 2'OLD = 0.001 ((20 )/(10 )) = 0.004 atm-cc/sec V'NEW Using the table above, the equivalent leak rate for air under the same conditions is: = 0.004 (1.08) = 0.0043 V,AIR LACO Technologies TITAN VERSA Operations and Maintenance Manual...
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