Security and safety directions for the analyzer 1.1. Safety manual All general information and safety precautions of MRU products are listed in the supplied separate safety manual. Therefore, this manual must be read and observed before the first use of the analyzer.
• Usable with interchangeable sensor CD400 for monitoring the CO concentration in the ambient air. Note that all interchangeable sensors are developed for indoor use only. ► Do not use the interchangeable sensors outdoor. 6 / 41 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
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Modifications or changes to the measuring device are not allowed. The Hand Detector Probe 400DH must not be modified in terms of construction or safety. Modifications of this kind by the user will in- validate the declaration of conformity 7 / 41 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
USER MANUAL 400DH 2.2. The company MRU The 400DH is manufactured by the MRU GmbH in Neckarsulm, Germany (founded in 1984), a medium sized company that specializes in developing, producing and marketing high quality emission monitoring analyzers. MRU GmbH manufactures a wide range of instruments, from standard analyzers up to tailor made industrial analyzers Plant 1: Sales, Service, R&D...
3.2. Inserting interchangeable Sensor ► Insert the desired interchangeable sensor into the sensor connector. ► Make sure that the interchangeable sensor clicks into place audibly. The analyser automatically identifies the 9 / 41 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
Display of the elapsed warm-up time Function bar Displays the functions available for the sensor used 3.4. Context menu Depending on the sensor type used, different functions are offered in the con- text menu: 10 / 41 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
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The information (sensor name, serial number, firm- ware version) about the sensor is displayed here. select (>>) "Arrows Varies depending on the interchangeable sensor: right" e. g. with HC402: select (<<) "Arrows Switching between CH and H left" 11 / 41 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
There is a possibility of explosion in an EX-zone. The analyzer may only be used in explosion free zones. 4.1. Measuring with interchangeable sensor HC40X ATTENTION Damage to the device due to incorrect operation Destruction of the HC sensor by exceeding the meas- uring range ►...
Open context menu In the context menu you can configure the measurement. ► Press the context menu key. The context menu ► Select the desired option. 13 / 41 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
► Set the desired alarm threshold and unit for each measured value separately. ► Press ESC. The measurement starts/continues. As soon as the set alarm threshold is exceeded, the measured value turns red and an acoustic alarm signal will sound. 14 / 41 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
► If necessary, press the left/right arrow keys to switch between low sens and high sens. NOTE The interchangeable sensor RM400 can sometimes be too sensitive (e. g. in summer with high humidity). You can reduce the sensitivity with "low sens". 16 / 41 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
Measurement menu Exit measuring program (ESC) Info The information (sensor name, serial number, firm- ware version) about the sensor is displayed here. select (>>) (<<) Switching between high sens and low sens „Arrows right/left“ 17 / 41 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
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Danger due to improper use Non-compliance with the measurement rules can result in fatal accidents. The meter may only be used for advertising purposes to lo- cate gas leaks in the installation area. 18 / 41 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
Open context menu In the context menu you can configure the measurement. ► Press the context menu key. The context menu ► Select the desired option. 19 / 41 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
The unit is assigned to the corresponding measurand. Measurand Adjustable units Humidity % (relative), g/m (absolute) Dew point ° C, ° F Air pressure abs. hPa, inHG, mmHG, mmH Temperature ° C, ° F 20 / 41 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
Visual and audible alarm signals indicate a measurement above the set alarm threshold. The flashing frequency of the red LED in the sensor foot increases with a measurement above the set alarm threshold. 21 / 41 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
Setting Alarm threshold, Unit and Emissivity You can set a defined alarm threshold. As soon as the defined alarm threshold is exceeded, an alarm is issued. You can change the unit. You can set the emissivity. 22 / 41 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
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However, metals, especially those with polished or shiny surfaces, can have an emissivity of 0.1 and are poorly suited for IR measurement. Set the corresponding emissivity before the measurement. Otherwise, there may be large deviations in the measurement. 23 / 41 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
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The emissivity given here serve as a rough orientation and may vary greatly depending on the variation of the material (e.g., not oxidized to oxidized). Research the emission levels relevant to you, e. g. on the Internet or in the relevant specialist literature. 24 / 41 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
The measurement process is displayed graphically. Optical and acoustic alarm signals indicate gas leakage. The flashing frequency of the red LED in the sensor foot increases with the increase of the measured gas concentration. 25 / 41 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
Select (>>) (<<) Switch between measurands „Arrows right/left “ Settings Alarm threshold You can set a defined alarm threshold. As soon as the defined alarm threshold is exceeded, an alarm is issued. 26 / 41 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
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As soon as the set alarm threshold is exceeded, the measured value turns red and an acoustic alarm signal will sound. NOTE Refrigerants marked with * are detectable. Refrigerants that are not marked are referenced and calibrated 27 / 41 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
Open context menu In the context menu you can configure the measurement. ► Press the context menu key. The context menu ► Select the desired option. 29 / 41 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
Setting alarm threshold and unit You can set a defined alarm threshold. As soon as the defined alarm threshold is exceeded, an alarm is issued. 30 / 41 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
► If necessary, press F2 to take a new zero point. ► Guide slowly the interchangeable sensor along the areas to be tested. The measurement process is displayed graphically. Optical and acoustic alarm signals indicate gas leakage. 31 / 41 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
The information (sensor name, page number, firmware version) about the sensor is displayed here select (>>) (<<) Switch between overall view and view of the single „Arrows right/left“ measurands as individual graphs. 32 / 41 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
► Select settings. ► Press OK. A menu appears. ► Select whether you want to change the unit for humidity or temperature. ► Set the desired unit. ► Press ESC. The measurement starts/continues. 33 / 41 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
Test gas 1000ppm CH (50%r. H.) Heat up time 30 s Operating temperature +5°C ... +50 °C Storage temperature -20°C ... +60°C Expected lifetime under normal use 1…5 [years] Size 62mm x 13,5mm 35 / 41 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
Operating temperature +0°C ... +50 °C Rel. Humidity, non-condensing 15...95% RH Air pressure 900...1100 hPa Storage Temperature -20°C ... +50° Expected lifetime under normal use [years] Calibration Frequency yearly Size 71 x 20,5 x16,5mm 38 / 41 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
Response Time (T90) Operating principle Silicon bandgap Heat up time Operating temperature +0°C ... +50 °C Storage Temperature -20°C ... +60°C Expected lifetime under normal use >5 [years] Size 71 x 28,5 x16,5mm 39 / 41 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
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