ATEQ Hydra Owner's/Operator's Manual

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Four Channel Leak Testing System

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Page 1 Hydra Four Channel Leak Testing System Owner/Operator Manual Reference: LHYD40101-R00...
Page 2 Front Inside Cover...
Page 4 WinAteq 300 Software Copyright Information The WinAteq 300 software installed on the instrument(s) described in this Manual is the exclusive property of ATEQ Corp., and may only be used in conjunction with the operation of the instrument(s) described in this Manual.
Page 5 Foreword PREFACE Dear Customer, You have just purchased an ATEQ instrument, and we thank you for the trust you have placed in our brand. This instrument has been designed to ensure a long and unparalleled life expectancy, and we are convinced that it will give you complete satisfaction during many long years of operation.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Additional Product Labeling ................18 Symbols used in this Manual .................19 Chapter 2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ..................21 Hydra Capabilities ..................21 Hydra Features ....................21 Hydra Leak Test Measurement Ranges ............21 Exterior Component Summary ..............22 Chapter 3 PRODUCT SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ........25 Owner Responsibility ..................25 ATEQ USA Safety Support ................25...
Page 8 Hydra Test Area Requirements ..............61 Hydra Clean/Dry Air Requirements ..............62 Hydra Basic Installation and Initial Startup .............64 Connecting a Clean/Dry “Test Air” Supply to the Hydra ........68 Chapter 7 INSTRUMENT STARTUP / OPERATIONS / SHUT-OFF ........71 Key Operational Basics about the Hydra Instrument ........71 Instrument Power Up and Computer System Startup ........72...
Page 9 Running Tests on a Leak Test Channel using a Calibrated Leak ..... 114 Chapter 10 WINATEQ 300 SOFTWARE “PARAMETERS” SCREEN ........117 10.1 Access to this Screen ................. 117 10.2 “Parameters” Screen and User Interface ............118 LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information Page 9 / 240...
Page 10 10.17 PARAMETERS Tab Data Field: MAX FILL ............144 10.18 PARAMETERS Tab Data Field: MIN FILL ............144 10.19 PARAMETERS Tab Data Field: REJECT UNIT ..........145 Type of Leakage Rate Unit determines “Operation Mode”: ......146 Page 10 / 240 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information LHYD40101-R00...
Page 11 Test Result Status Lights below each Test Cycle Data Panel ......184 12.4 “Cycle” Screen Display Types ..............185 12.5 Test Cycle “Front Panel” ................186 12.6 Test Cycle Controls from the “Cycle” Screen ..........187 LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information Page 11 / 240...
Page 12 Displaying one Leak Test Channel “Device” ..........213 18.4 Renaming one Leak Test Channel “Device” ..........214 Chapter 19 ACCESSORIES ................... 217 19.1 Calibrated Leak Kit ..................217 19.2 Air Filtration Module ................... 218 Page 12 / 240 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information LHYD40101-R00...
Page 13 3.1 Fixture Seals Damaged ................. 235 3.2 Pneumatic Air Supply Too Low .............. 235 3.3 Environment ..................235 3.4 Calibration ................... 235 3.5 Reliability of a Hydra’s Circuits ............... 236 Document Revision History ....................238 LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information...
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Page 15: Chapter 1 Introduction
Owner/Operator Manual INTRODUCTION Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION This chapter introduces the Hydra and provides an orientation for this Manual. Scope of this Manual This Manual provides the information and procedures necessary to install, configure, operate, and monitor the ATEQ Hydra. ATEQ recommends that all engineers, technicians, leak testers, and technical managers read this manual and understand its content before accessing this equipment.
Page 16: Product Summary
(I/O) relay connector and an RS-232 connector. A variety of front test port fittings are also available. The Hydra allows you to remove one or more test channel modules for service or calibration, and still be able to conduct leak testing with the remaining channels.
Page 17 Owner/Operator Manual INTRODUCTION The “plug and play” interface on the Hydra, supported by ATEQ’s WinAteq 300 software and touchscreen, makes this fully integrated system very easy to use. The on-screen displays offered by the Hydra (some of which are shown below), in conjunction with the 4 input-output channels and dual rear USB ports, result in: ...
Page 18: Product Specifications & Identification Labeling
Owner/Operator Manual Product Specifications & Identification Labeling On the rear of the Hydra case, there are labels identifying the specific unit and providing a summary of its specifications. Below is an example of this type of labeling. Figure 1–3: Product Specifications & ID Labels on the Hydra...
Page 19: Symbols Used In This Manual
This symbol indicates a reference in this Manual to document(s) that should be read, which may include manuals from OEMs. This symbol is also used to highlight definitions inserted into the text. LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information Page 19 / 240...
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Page 21: Chapter 2 Product Overview
This chapter provides an external overview of the Hydra instrument. Hydra Capabilities The ATEQ Hydra is an air-to-air leak detection instrument that enables simultaneous or sequential pressure decay leak testing on four completely independent channels. With an onboard computer and color touchscreen monitor driven by the WinAteq 300...
Page 22: Exterior Component Summary
Owner/Operator Manual Exterior Component Summary The Hydra has 4 separate Leak Test Modules built-in to the instrument casing, which provide leak testers with 4 independent Leak Test “Channels” that can be employed to conduct separate concurrent testing or multi-channel sequential testing.
Page 23 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Owner/Operator Manual & USER INTERFACE As illustrated in Figure 2–2, the rear of the Hydra cabinet provides the following components in support of incoming power and test air:  an power cord connector for plugging in an AC electric power cord (included);...
Page 24 PRODUCT OVERVIEW & USER INTERFACE Owner/Operator Manual As illustrated in Figure 2–1, the rear of the Hydra casing also provides the following components in support of electronic communications to/from the Instrument:  RS-232 connectors (4) for connecting an RS-232 Printer or external memory storage device to each Leak Test Module;...
Page 25: Chapter 3 Product Safety Requirements
ATEQ instrument in any capacity or via any method. As such, ATEQ, ATEQ USA, or any of ATEQ Corp.’s partners or affiliates will not be held responsible for any accident connected to the improper use of the instrument, to the work bench, or to any other lack of compliance with the safety precautions covered in this Chapter, as well as any general “best practice”...
Page 26: Electrical Safety
2. To avoid electromagnetic interference, all cable connections to the instrument should be less than two meters in length. Page 26 / 240 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information LHYD40101-R00...
Page 27: Testing Environment And Operational Safety
1. Keep the test area around the instrument as clean as possible. 2. Immediately clean up any spills or droppings of grease or any other slippery substance on or around the instrument. LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information Page 27 / 240...
Page 28: Hydra Clean/Dry Air Requirements
REQUIREMENTS Owner/Operator Manual Hydra Clean/Dry Air Requirements The presence of dust, oil, humidity, and/or impurities inside any of the Hydra instrument’s Leak Test Channels may cause an inaccurate test result and/or instrument malfunction while testing is be conducted. Further, latent accumulation of dust, oil, humidity, and/or impurities inside any of the Hydra the instrument’s Leak Test Channels may cause inaccurate test results and/or...
Page 29: Chapter 4 Onboard Computer System Overview
Hydra instrument. Onboard Computer with Touchscreen Monitor Built into the Hydra instrument is a tablet computer that includes a touchscreen monitor. All user access to the onboard computer system is via this touchscreen and through connection to the USB ports (described later in this chapter.
Page 30: Windows Operating System For Touchscreen Monitor Access
The Hydra’s onboard tablet computer system is driver by the Windows operating system (Windows 8.1 or later). From Windows, the WinAteq 300 software is launched. When the Hydra instrument and its onboard computer is started up, the first “user” screen that displays on the touchscreen monitor is an “ATEQ Windows Desktop”, which includes an “app”...
Page 31: Recommendations For Using Windows On The Touchscreen
 Whenever your actions with the WinAteq 300 software result in you needing to input or edit text, the software will render a “virtual keyboard” on the Hydra touchscreen. Use that software keyboard as you would any other “on-screen” keyboard.
Page 32: Winateq 300 Software Overview And Major Screen Elements
WinAteq 300 Software Overview and Major Screen Elements The factory installed WinAteq 300 software enables you to configure and control the Hydra instrument, and then to set up, view, and manage leak testing. The WinAteq 300 software has the capability to: ...
Page 33 Hydra ONBOARD COMPUTER SYSTEM Owner/Operator Manual OVERVIEW Figure 4–3: Major Elements on all WinAteq 300 User Interface Screens LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information Page 33 / 240...
Page 34: Major Screens Available Via The Winateq 300 Software
Owner/Operator Manual Major Screens available via the WinAteq 300 Software Every WinAteq 300 user screen on the Hydra displays the below function tabs. Each name represents one “screen”, a set of functions related to one purpose, such as defining and managing “Parameters”, or showing and saving test “Results”.
Page 35: Cycle Screen
This screen displays a list of all leak tests performed on one Leak Test Channel over a given time period, and lets the tester run a new leak test cycle on that channel, employing the current leak test Program assignment. Figure 4–7: “Results” Screen Sample Screen Display LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information Page 35 / 240...
Page 36: Graphs Screen
Leak Test Channel over a given time period, and lets the tester run a new leak test cycle on that channel, employing the current leak test Program assignment. Figure 4–9: “Statistics” Screen Sample Screen Display Page 36 / 240 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information LHYD40101-R00...
Page 37: Storage Screen
This screen provides tools for configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting the operation of each Leak Test Module – the equipment that facilitates each Channel – as well as the Hydra instrument as a whole. Figure 4–11: “General” Screen Sample Screen Display LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp.
Page 38: Journal Screen: With Winateq 300 Version 1.35
This screen enables you to display entries from a running “journal” database of WinAteq 300 user sessions on the Hydra, which includes details of what screens were run, what data was created or updated, and any other major actions that were taken.
Page 39: Optional External Usb Devices For Use With The Computer System
OVERVIEW Optional External USB Devices for use with the Computer System There are two USB ports on the rear of the Hydra casing. Listed below are some USB compatible external devices that may be easily incorporated into a Hydra setup: ...
Page 40: Winateq 300 Software "Options" Menu
Section 4.7-C (Page 53) Figure 4–14: “Options” Menu Options Menu Access: Select the icon located in the upper right of all WinAteq 300 screens(below). Figure 4–15: “Options” Icon Location on ALL WinAteq 300 Screens Page 40 / 240 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information LHYD40101-R00...
Page 41: Options: "Styles" Menu
A. Options: “Styles” Menu: This menu enables you to set the “color scheme” style for all WinAteq 300 screens when you display them on the Hydra. Simply select the color scheme on the menu that you want applied to the screens, and the selected color scheme will immediately be implemented.
Page 42 Hydra ONBOARD COMPUTER SYSTEM OVERVIEW Owner/Operator Manual Aqua Blue Silver Figure 4–18: Other “Color Scheme” Styles Page 42 / 240 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information LHYD40101-R00...
Page 43: Options: "Settings" Dialog Box
Items marked with “ ” are “reserved for future features” and unavailable. All other fields on the Settings dialog box are described on the following pages. Figure 4–20: Settings Dialog Box LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information Page 43 / 240...
Page 44 Hydra power up, all screen definitions are checked by default. This ensures accurate WinAteq 300 screen rendering during possibly varying system conditions. Even though this check might add some time to the Hydra startup process, it is recommended to keep this automatic startup task active.
Page 45 Unlike error conditions, there are some cases where it is more useful to not highlight “events”. Below is an example of an “event” that by default will always be displayed, unless Notify Events is un-checked. Figure 4–22: Test Channel Detection “Event” at Startup LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information Page 45 / 240...
Page 46 (b) Change the currently assigned Test Channel for performing Test Cycles; and (c) For the currently assigned Test Channel, change the “active” Test Program. What users cannot do when the Hydra is “locked”, is edit Parameter data fields in any Test Programs, nor can users add, copy, or delete Test Programs.
Page 47 (a) place the cursor over the “Locked” icon (example ), then select it. The following Unlock dialog box will display: The ATEQ password “from the factory” to un-lock WinAteq 300 is “admin”. To modify this password, see Step 6 on the next page.
Page 48 See the example below, where the interval was set at “2 minutes”. Example of the WinAteq 300 Software “Re-Locking” Automatically after 2 Minutes Figure 4–23: WinAteq 300 on a Hydra Automatically Re-Locking Page 48 / 240 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information...
Page 49 Step 5 (above), except: (a) When the Unlock dialog box displays, select Modify. (b) Enter the current and desired new password in the Password Modification dialog box, then select OK. LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information Page 49 / 240...
Page 50 Checkbox Description and Usage: Since the Hydra uses a touchscreen monitor, any time you select a numeric or text input field on a WinAteq 300 screen, a “virtual keyboard” will display unless you have connected an external keyboard, in which case the virtual keyboard no longer displays.
Page 51 Description and Usage: This setting enables you to specify an “alternate save directory” for each of the following sets of data which is being saved (archived) by the Hydra via a WinAteq 300 screen:  Curve 1 and Curve 2 represent the graphical data that can be saved via the Graphs screen, as part of the Test Program results-save functionality of the Hydra.
Page 52 Description and Usage: The WinAteq 300 software employs a custom App called “WinAteqGraphViewer” to render Hydra test results data into graphical format on the Graphs screen. The default directory where this App is stored is shown in Figure 4–26. This setting enables you to specify an “alternate directory location” for this App.
Page 53: Options: "Admin" Dialog Box
Regional ATEQ Customer Service Representative into the input box below the Serial Number display, then select Activate. This action ensures that the WinAteq 300 software installed on your Hydra Instrument is properly registered with ATEQ Corp. and will operate standardly.
Page 54: Winateq 300 Software "Help" Menu
Owner/Operator Manual WinAteq 300 Software “Help” Menu The WinAteq 300 software provides online Help with basic information about the version of the software installed on your Hydra Instrument. Help Menu Access: Select the icon located in the upper right of all WinAteq 300 screens (below).
Page 55: Chapter 5 Product Technical Description
Channel, an external hard drive or a USB flash drive can be plugged into either of the Hydra’s USB ports then accessed by any of the four Leak Test Channels for the purpose of storing test data from those test channels.
Page 56: Leak Test Channel Components
Owner/Operator Manual Leak Test Channel Components The functional core of the Hydra is its set of four Leak Test Channels, which each operate independently from the other channels. Inside the Hydra cabinet, each Leak Test Channel is supported by a Leak Test Module assembly that pressurizes a connected test part using the incoming “test air”, then...
Page 57 Hydra PRODUCT TECHNICAL Owner/Operator Manual DESCRIPTION Front of Hydra Cabinet Rear of Hydra Cabinet Figure 5–1: Leak Test Channel Components LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information Page 57 / 240...
Page 58: Pressure Measurement Methods Supported By The Hydra
Indirect Pressure Decay Measurement Method The test part is placed in a sealed bell and the Hydra is pneumatically connected to the bell. The part is externally pressurized (with up to 20 MPa or 200 bar), and the bell is lightly pressurized.
Page 59: Leak Test Cycle Stages For Direct Pressure Decay Measurement
Fill Time Pressurization of the test part. At the end of the fill time, the Hydra instrument checks the test pressure. If this is not correct, the instrument will triggering a test pressure error.
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Page 61: Chapter 6 Installation Procedures
Hydra instrument, its accessories, and any supporting equipment: 1. The test bench or whatever counter or table will be the location for the Hydra instrument must be a stable structure that can easily support the weight of the instrument itself along with any required accessories and/or supporting equipment.
Page 62: Hydra Clean/Dry Air Requirements
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES Owner/Operator Manual Hydra Clean/Dry Air Requirements The presence of dust, oil, humidity, and/or impurities inside any of the Hydra instrument’s Leak Test Channels may cause an inaccurate test result and/or instrument malfunction while testing is be conducted. Further, latent accumulation of dust, oil, humidity, and/or impurities inside any of the Hydra the instrument’s Leak Test Channels may cause inaccurate test results and/or...
Page 63 In accordance with ISO standard 8573-1 concerning classes of compressed air for measurement instruments in an industrial environment, ATEQ strongly recommends: (a) The clean/dry air supply that will be connected to the Hydra instrument at the push to connect fitting under “AIR IN” for the purpose of providing “test air pressure”, should comply with these particular standards: 1.
Page 64: Hydra Basic Installation And Initial Startup
Referring to Figure 6–2 (page 65) through Figure 6–6 (page 67), perform the steps in this section to install the Hydra instrument then start it up for the first time: 1. Place the Hydra instrument upon the intended test site platform (bench, table, counter), located so that the site requirements on page 61 are met, and there is no danger of the instrument being knocked off the platform while in use.
Page 65 Hydra Owner/Operator Manual INSTALLATION PROCEDURES Figure 6–2: Hydra Instrument – Installation and Initial Power-Up 5. Monitor the Hydra’s touchscreen until the display content no longer changes. If the WinAteq 300 software on your instrument is set up to “auto-start”, the WinAteq 300 “Parameters”...
Page 66 Step 5: [Continued] If the WinAteq 300 software on your instrument is not set up to “auto-start”, manually start up the WinAteq 300 software from the ATEQ Windows “desktop”, by performing the following steps: (a) On the touchscreen , double-select (tap/click) the WinAteq 300 icon The WinAteq 300 “Parameters”...
Page 67 On the test cycle control panel , select the icon. When the test cycle has completed on all four channels, their data panels should look similar to this: Figure 6–6: “No Pressure” Display LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information Page 67 / 240...
Page 68: Connecting A Clean/Dry "Test Air" Supply To The Hydra
(a) If this clean/dry test air hookup is part of an initial installation, follow the instructions on page 64 to start up the Hydra instrument. (b) If this clean/dry test air hookup is on a Hydra instrument that was previously installed, follow the instructions in Chapter 7 to start up the Hydra instrument.
Page 69 Hydra Owner/Operator Manual INSTALLATION PROCEDURES Rear of Hydra Cabinet Front of Hydra Cabinet Figure 6–7: Connecting a Clean/Dry “Test Air” Source LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information Page 69 / 240...
Page 70 Cycle screen do not look similar to the above samples: (a) check all points on your air hookup to ensure air is in fact getting to the Hydra; (b) ensure that both regulator knobs are opened enough to admit air to the Hydra.
Page 71: Chapter 7 Instrument Startup / Operations / Shut-Off
The Hydra instrument contains four separate Leak Test Modules that each operate independently to provide the tester with four distinct Leak Test Channels.  Key to the proper operation of the Hydra instrument is the connection of a clean/dry source of compressed “test air”, governed by the REGULATOR knob. ...
Page 72: Instrument Power Up And Computer System Startup
Instrument Power Up and Computer System Startup Refer to Figure 7–2 (below) while performing the following steps: 1. On the rear of the Hydra casing, press the AC electric power ON/OFF switch the “ON” ( ) position, in order to power up the Hydra instrument.
Page 73 Figure 7–3: WinAteq 300 Sample Screens 3. If the WinAteq 300 software on your instrument is not set up to “auto-start”, manually start up the WinAteq 300 software from the ATEQ Windows “desktop”, by performing the following steps: (a) On the touchscreen...
Page 74 , select the icon. Upon test cycle completion on all channels, all data panel displays should look like one of these: Figure 7–5: “After Test” Display Examples from the “Cycle” Screen Page 74 / 240 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information LHYD40101-R00...
Page 75: Test Air Pressure Limits
This data field defines the unit of measurement for the Maximum Fill Pressure and Minimum Fill Pressure limits. If you set the TEST (Test Time) data field to “Inf.” (“no test time limit”), the Hydra then ignores the test pressure limits. (See section 10.14 starting on page 140).
Page 76: How To Regulate Test Air Pressure
Owner/Operator Manual How to Regulate Test Air Pressure There are two test air pressure REGULATOR knobs on the rear face of the Hydra instrument. Each knob controls air to one leak test channel pair as shown below. Figure 7–7: Test Air Pressure Regulator Knobs (2) on the Hydra The diagram below illustrates which way to turn each regulator knob to raise and lower test air pressure to its corresponding pair of leak test channels.
Page 77: How To Quickly Set A Specific Test Air Pressure
Refer to Chapter 11 as needed. 1. Before proceeding further, cap off the connection port to all Hydra leak test channels (even the ones you are not using for your test, to prevent leaks).
Page 78 Remember to set the Max Fill and Min Fill limits for the selected Test Program to values slightly above and below the test air pressure you just set. Page 78 / 240 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information LHYD40101-R00...
Page 79 MAX FILL parameter (upper pressure limit) was input at 25.00 PSI; and  the MIN FILL parameter (lower pressure limit) was input at 2.00 PSI. Figure 7–9: Sample Leak Test Results using Pre-Set Test Air Pressure LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information Page 79 / 240...
Page 80: Leak "Test Cycle" Status Indicator Lights
The test part “failed” the indicated test program. (Example: “Pr01”) An “alarm” situation such that the test cycle did not complete due  Leak Test Channel failure;  out-of-bounds parameter conditions, and/or  Regulator out of adjustment. Page 80 / 240 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information LHYD40101-R00...
Page 81: Leak "Test Cycle" Status Indicators On Front Panels
(Example: “Pr01”) An “alarm” situation such that YELLOW the test cycle did not complete due to:  Leak Test Channel failure;  out-of-bounds parameter conditions, and/or  Regulator out of adjustment. LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information Page 81 / 240...
Page 82: Leak "Test Cycle" Stages
On some leak test instruments, this is the time during which the sealing connections are made before the part is filled. This stage has no meaning on the Hydra instrument, so if you set a “wait time”, it will instead just delay the Test Cycle.
Page 83 “stages”. Figure 7–10: Running a Test Cycle from the “Graphs” Screen Figure 7–11: Program Parameters used in the above Leak Test Cycle Example LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information Page 83 / 240...
Page 84: How To Run And Monitor A "Test Cycle
Owner/Operator Manual How to Run and Monitor a “Test Cycle” Every WinAteq 300 user screen on the Hydra displays the below function tabs. Select the name of the screen you want in order to initiate that screen. Figure 7–12: WinAteq 300 Software “Function Tabs” on the Hydra A.
Page 85: How To Run And Monitor Leak Test Cycles Using One Leak Test Channel
“stages” described on page 82. Figure 7–13: Front Panel “DONE” Display 7. At any time select the icon to discontinue the test cycle. LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information Page 85 / 240...
Page 86 OPERATIONS / SHUT-OFF Owner/Operator Manual 8. On the Functions tab, select other screen(s) to view results in other formats. Figure 7–14: Run and Monitor Leak Test Cycles using ONE Leak Test Channel Page 86 / 240 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information LHYD40101-R00...
Page 87: Running Single Leak Test Channel Tests From The "Cycle" Screen
Leak Test Channel you are using for the test. Figure 7–15: Running a Single Leak Test Channel Test from the “Cycle” Screen LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information Page 87 / 240...
Page 88: Running Simultaneous Test Cycles On Multiple Leak Test Channels
This will configure the “Cycle” screen to run and monitor leak test cycles on a all leak test channels simultaneously. Figure 7–16: Running Simultaneous Test Cycles on MULTIPLE Leak Test Channels Page 88 / 240 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information LHYD40101-R00...
Page 89: Saving The Results Of Your Leak Channel Tests
Erase all the test results currently displayed on this screen. (b) The toolset enables you to control automatic backups and their format. Consult Chapter 13 for instructions and further options. Figure 7–17: Saving Test Results from the “Results” Screen LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information Page 89 / 240...
Page 90: Instrument Shut Down And Complete Power Off
Hydra and power off the Hydra unit. 1. If the WinAteq 300 Software is running on the Hydra (which is the case if you see a WinAteq 300 screen displayed), select (tap/click) the software-exit icon (“X”) in the upper right of the screen to close and exit from the WinAteq 300 software.
Page 91 – see the examples in Figure 7–20 on page 92. The Windows “Menu” allows for many different screen icon configurations. Therefore the screen on your Hydra may look different than the examples on page 92. LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information...
Page 92 Hydra INSTRUMENT START-UP / OPERATIONS / SHUT-OFF Owner/Operator Manual Figure 7–20: Examples of the Windows “Menu” on the Hydra Screen Page 92 / 240 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information LHYD40101-R00...
Page 93 INSTRUMENT START-UP / Owner/Operator Manual OPERATIONS / SHUT-OFF 4. On the Windows “Menu”, select the (Power) icon – see below for an example. Figure 7–21: Power Icon on the Windows “Menu” LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information Page 93 / 240...
Page 94 5. A choices list will then display above the (Power) icon (see below example). (a) The “Shut down” choice will shutdown the computer system onboard the Hydra. Use this choice to completely shut down and power off the Hydra Instrument.
Page 95 The touchscreen should go completely dark when the computer powers off. (a) If you are shutting down the Hydra completely, then move on to Step 7 below. (b) If you are restarting the computer system only, then this is your last step.
Page 96 INSTRUMENT START-UP / OPERATIONS / SHUT-OFF Owner/Operator Manual 7. On the rear of the Hydra casing, press the AC electric power ON/OFF switch the “OFF” ( ) position, in order to power off the Hydra instrument. Figure 7–24: Hydra Instrument Power Off It is not required that you disconnect the Hydra from its Test Air source when completely shutting down the Instrument.
Page 97: Chapter 8 Test Channel Setup / Test Part Connection
The following functions and procedures must be performed successfully before beginning the procedures described in this Chapter:  The Hydra must be installed per the procedures in Chapter 6.  This includes connecting a clean/dry test air source to the Hydra.
Page 98: Configure One Leak Test Program For The Leak Test Channel
Front Panel if it is not already displayed. Use your pointer to drag the Front Panel somewhere below the SPECIAL CYCLE data display, but ensure it does not cover any other displays. Page 98 / 240 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information LHYD40101-R00...
Page 99 If you cannot figure out what is preventing a “READY” status, consult the guidelines in Appendix F, and/or contact ATEQ USA Customer Service (page 3). 9. Ensure that the test part connection port for the Leak Test Channel is capped.
Page 100: Connect A "Test Part" To The Leak Test Channel
Otherwise follow the procedure in Chapter 6 to properly connect an acceptable clean/dry air source to the Hydra before proceeding any further. 4. Verify that the Hydra has been powered on and started up, and that the WinAteq 300 software is running, by verifying that one of its screens is displayed on the touchscreen monitor.
Page 101 Hydra TEST CHANNEL SETUP / Owner/Operator Manual TEST PART CONNECTION Front of Hydra Cabinet Rear of Hydra Cabinet Figure 8–3: “Test Part” Connection to a Leak Test Channel LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information Page 101 / 240...
Page 102: Configure & Test Additional Parameter Programs For This Channel
4. If you want the “next” Program to start-off with the same parameters as the first program, use the Copy/Paste function per the instructions in Chapter 10. 5. On the Program Settings screen section , select the “PARAMETERS” tab Figure 8–4: Configuring an Additional Parameters Program Page 102 / 240 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information LHYD40101-R00...
Page 103 If you cannot figure out what is preventing a “READY” status, consult the guidelines in Appendix F, and/or contact ATEQ USA Customer Service (page 3). 10. Perform the following steps to run some “dummy leak tests” on the test part you...
Page 104: Optional] Connect A Device To The Channel's I/O Relay Connector
Each of the four Leak Test Channels has an associated 16-Pin Input/Output (I/O) Relay Connector on the rear panel of the Hydra. Figure 8–6: 16-Pin I/O Relay Connectors (4) on the Rear Panel of the Hydra Types of external devices that can be hooked up to a Leak Test Channel’s 16-Pin I/O Relay Connector include (but are not limited to): ...
Page 105 Step 1 above. 3. On the device, perform whatever configuration steps can be done in advance of hookup to the Hydra, based upon the results of Step 1 and Step 2 above. Connection Procedure: Perform the following steps to connect the external device and ready it for use: 1.
Page 106: Optional] Connect A Device To The Channel's Rs-232 Connector
Each of the four Leak Test Channels has an associated RS-232 connector on the rear panel of the Hydra. Figure 8–8: RS-232 Connectors (4) on the Rear of the Hydra Types of external devices that can be hooked up to a Leak Test Channel’s RS-232 connector include (but are not limited to): ...
Page 107 3. On the device, perform whatever configuration steps can be done in advance of hookup to the Hydra, based upon the results of Step 1 and Step 2 above. If you are connecting one of the Hydra’s Leak Test Modules to an external computer via the Module’s RS-232 connector, verify that the cable being...
Page 108: Optional] Re-Test The Channel After External Device Installs
B. Saving your Leak Channel Setup Re-Tests and External Device Installs After the Program configuration process and Leak Test Channel testing, it is recommended that you make a point of saving your work. Page 108 / 240 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information LHYD40101-R00...
Page 109 Hydra TEST CHANNEL SETUP / Owner/Operator Manual TEST PART CONNECTION Program PR01 Program PR02 Figure 8–10: Screens used to RE-TEST a Leak Test Channel After External Component Installation LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information Page 109 / 240...
Page 110: Saving Your Program-Channel Assignments And Configurations
(b) The toolset enables you to perform manual backup of Program data to the Hydra’s computer, and to restore Program data from previous backups. Consult Chapter 10 for instructions and further options. Figure 8–11: Saving Programs with the “Parameters” Screen Page 110 / 240 ATEQ Corp.
Page 111: Chapter 9 Leak Test Channel Calibration
In some testing applications, the calibrated leak tool is inserted into the “test part” connection to the Leak Test Channel port using a tee fitting. You can purchase calibrated leak “kits” from ATEQ USA (Chapter 19) or from various other leak measurement tool suppliers, depending upon your testing requirements.
Page 112: Calibrated Leak Pressure/Leak Rate Specifications
Below is an example of such a table, which in this contains all metric values. The left side of the table lists PRESSURE (which is what the Hydra indicates), and the right side of the table shows LEAK (RATE) TYPES.
Page 113: Establishing A "Baseline" Between Pressure Drop And Flow Rate
The initial purpose of a calibrated leak tool is to enable you to establish a “baseline” correlation between leak test measurements by the Hydra, expressed as a pressure drop (in Pascals or a similar unit), to actual test part leakage, which is expressed as a leak flow rate (in cubic centimeters per minute or hour, or similar unit).
Page 114: Running Tests On A Leak Test Channel Using A Calibrated Leak
This list represents the test pressure(s) you will need to calibrate this channel for. 2. Verify that a clean/dry air source is securely connected to the Hydra via the push to connect fitting on the rear of the instrument.
Page 115 Front Panel after test cycle completion. This is now your “baseline” value for that test pressure. Figure 9–4: Sample Calibrated Leak Test Cycle Results at 23.22 PSI Pressure LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information Page 115 / 240...
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Page 117: Chapter 10 Winateq 300 Software "Parameters" Screen
Select “Parameters” on the screen toolbar. When the “Parameters” screen is initially displayed (see example below), there are 4 major tabs corresponding to the Hydra’s Leak Test Channels (Modules). The last selected Leak Test Channel tab (“E292-0009”) is highlighted, and below that the name of the currently assigned leak test Parameters Program (“Pr01”) is displayed,...
Page 118: Parameters" Screen And User Interface
Programs to define the testing parameters for leak tests,  assign programs to each of the Leak Test Channels on the Hydra instrument,  initiate an actual leak test using the specified Leak Test Channel and Program.
Page 119 From here you can initiate a new leak test using the selected Leak Test Channel and Leak Test Program, and also stop the test prematurely if necessary. Figure 10–2: Major Elements on the WinAteq 300 “Parameters” Screen LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information Page 119 / 240...
Page 120: Purpose Of The Parameters Screen Data Fields
10.3 Purpose of the Parameters Screen Data Fields The purpose of the data fields on the Parameters screen is to define: (a) Testing Parameters, both for individual Test Programs and the Hydra overall; and (b) Operational Parameters for the Hydra Instrument that apply to all Test Programs.
Page 121: Test-Program-Specific Versus "Global" Data Fields
“PARAMETERS” SCREEN 10.5 Test-Program-Specific versus “GLOBAL” Data Fields The following illustrates how the Parameters screen data fields are stored in the Hydra: (a) Most data fields on the Parameters screen are “Test Program specific” because the values and choices entered for these data fields apply only to the Test Program currently selected.
Page 122: How To Edit Leak Test Program Parameter Values
2. On the numeric keypad that pops-up, type the new value for the numeric field. 3. On the numeric keypad, tap the [ENTER] button to save the new value for the numeric field. Page 122 / 240 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information LHYD40101-R00...
Page 123: Choice Fields
(After you do this, the [+] box will turn into a [-] box.) 3. To “contract” the field (hide its sub-fields), tap on the [-] box to the left. The display will return to just showing the top-level field name again. LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information Page 123 / 240...
Page 124: Creating A Completely New Parameters Program
3. If any of the above checks do not “pass” for the newly assigned Program, debug further or try a different Program. Then repeat Step 1 and Step 2 as needed. Figure 10–3: Leak Test Channel NEW Parameters Program “Assignment” Page 124 / 240 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information LHYD40101-R00...
Page 125 (d) If Special Cycles will be required (see Chapter 11), edit the data fields under the “SPECIAL CYCLE” tab per the instructions in Chapter 11. The new Program configuration is now COMPLETED. Figure 10–4: Leak Test Channel new Program Configuration LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information Page 125 / 240...
Page 126: Copying An "Existing" Parameters Program To Create A New Program
(“methods”) you can use to copy and paste that data. Both methods yield the same results, so perform whichever method you prefer. To Perform To Perform Method Choices a “Copy” a “Paste” In-Line “Action Menu” Top-of-Screen “Toolset” Page 126 / 240 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information LHYD40101-R00...
Page 127: Selecting An Existing Parameters Program From Which To Copy Data
3. If not, then select the desired Parameters Program from the Programs list Repeat Step 2 and this step as needed until you the desired Program is selected. Figure 10–5: Leak Test Channel existing Parameters Program “Selection” LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information Page 127 / 240...
Page 128: C-1. Transfering Program Data Using In-Line Program Menus
(see section 4.3). 3. On the inline action menu, select the Copy choice. 4. Place your cursor over the Programs List entry for the Test Program to which you want to copy data. Page 128 / 240 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information LHYD40101-R00...
Page 129 (see section 4.3). 6. On the inline action menu, select the Paste choice. The Test Program’s data is now “transferred”. Figure 10–6: Test Program Data “Transferred” from Program to Program LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information Page 129 / 240...
Page 130: C-2. Transfering Program Data Using The "Clipboard" Toolset
Program show the data copied from the selected existing Program, which includes:  data fields , under the PARAMETERS, SYSTEM-SETTINGS, and CONFIGURATION tabs and  data fields under the SPECIAL CYCLE tab. Page 130 / 240 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information LHYD40101-R00...
Page 131 Hydra WINATEQ 300 S/W Owner/Operator Manual “PARAMETERS” SCREEN Figure 10–7: Test Program Data COPIED from an existing Program Figure 10–8: Test Program Data PASTED into Another Program LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information Page 131 / 240...
Page 132: Editing A Test Program's Parameters Data After Being Transferred
The example in Figure 10–10 (on page 133) shows that two “PARAMETERS” tab data fields have been edited since being copied from another Program (as described in the earlier steps). Once you complete all such edits, the new Program configuration is COMPLETED. Page 132 / 240 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information LHYD40101-R00...
Page 133 Hydra WINATEQ 300 S/W Owner/Operator Manual “PARAMETERS” SCREEN Figure 10–9: Test Program before Copied Data is EDITED Figure 10–10: Test Program after Copied Data is EDITED LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information Page 133 / 240...
Page 134: Parameters Tab Data Fields Defined [Basic Settings]
[Basic Settings] The data fields under the “PARAMETERS” tab are the core values that define and drive any test run performed by the Hydra Instrument. Test runs can be “fine tuned” using the data fields under the “CONFIGURATIONS” tab and generating Special Cycles with the “SPE CYCLE” tab data fields, but the data fields under the “PARAMETERS”...
Page 135: Parameters Tab Data Field: Type Test
The choice “VALVE CODE”, although present on the “TYPE TEST” menu display, is not a type of test that is supported at this time on the Hydra Instrument. Therefore, avoid selecting this choice when configuring Test Programs for the Hydra.
Page 136: Leak Test (Leak)
The choice of working in Pa or in Pa/s depends on the application. NOTE: The full scale of the sensor in Pa or Pa/s is limited to 50, 500 or 5000 Pa depending upon the Hydra Instrument’s configuration. Page 136 / 240 ATEQ Corp.
Page 137: Desensitized Mode Test (Mode D)
This parameter is generally employed when additional equipment has been fitted to an ATEQ Instrument (such as an automatic connector), which cannot be used with a Hydra. Therefore any input value entered into this field will just create a “no action” waiting period before the FILL TIME (see below) is applied.
Page 138: Parameters Tab Data Field: Fill Time
(b) during the current test cycle, there is no longer any fall in test pressure during the stabilization stage. This is now an appropriate Fill Time value for test cycles on the connected test part. Page 138 / 240 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information LHYD40101-R00...
Page 139: Parameters Tab Data Field: Stab
Pressure and temperature will then stabilize in the part. If the test pressure is wrong (large leak), the test pressure will decay rapidly, the Hydra Leak Test Module will not run to the test mode and will trigger an error.
Page 140: Parameters Tab Data Field: Test
This data field is a required entry for any and all Leak Tests. Test Time sample data incorporated into a test program is shown in Figure 10-13. This value you enter for this field sets the time during which the HYDRA’s piezo transducer measures the pressure decay in the Test Part. The signal is electronically processed and displayed, then the part is declared as pass or fail.
Page 141: Option: Setting The Test Time To "Infinite" -- No Test Time Limit
OPTION: Setting the Test Time to “Infinite” -- NO Test Time Limit The Winateq 300 software on the Hydra provides the option of setting the Test Time value to “Infinite”, which means there will be no automatic time limit control for the Testing Stage of the Leak Test Cycle.
Page 142: Note About Running Test Cycles With "Infinite" Test Time
Whatever value has been entered into the “Max FILL” field will be completely ignored by the Hydra, which means the Test Part will continue to be pressurized until the specified FILL TIME has elapsed – or until the Test Part reaches the external Test Pressure set before the test run –...
Page 143: Parameters Tab Data Field: Dump
During the Dump Stage of the Leak Test Cycle period, the Hydra vents the Test Part to atmosphere. This data field enables you to set how long that period lasts. (1) The Hydra by default sets a Dump Time of zero, in which case the dump valve stays closed until the next Test Cycle.
Page 144: Parameters Tab Data Field: Max Fill
When the TEST TIME field is set to “Infinite” (page 141), the Maximum Fill Pressure is not monitored by the Hydra. Care should therefore be taken to avoid excess pressure being applied to the part during the test. See section 10.14, especially page 142.
Page 145: Parameters Tab Data Field: Reject Unit
(similar to an odometer reading on a vehicle). This mode is more unstable, but is more sensitive. The Hydra Instrument totals all the variations occurring due to variations in volume or temperature over the entire test time.
Page 146: Type Of Leakage Rate Unit Determines "Operation Mode
For an absolute value operation mode, the pressure variation measured is the total of the absolute pressure drop over the entire test time (similar to an odometer reading on a vehicle). This mode is more unstable, but is more sensitive. Page 146 / 240 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information LHYD40101-R00...
Page 147: Parameters Tab Data Field: Reject Max
This field appears only if “REJECT UNIT” is a flow rate. If the value you enter is zero or a negative value, this data field is ignored. Figure 10-16: REJECT MIN LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information Page 147 / 240...
Page 148: Parameters Tab Data Fields Defined [Advanced Settings]
Leak Test Programs, and which are editable on the Parameters screen under the PARAMETERS tab. The example below highlights these fields. Always Present Optional Additional Field Figure 10-17: PARAMETERS Tab Data Fields for “Advanced Settings” Page 148 / 240 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information LHYD40101-R00...
Page 149: Parameters Tab Data Field: Threshold Recup
Pass (OK) and Fail (NOK) outputs are both activated simultaneously. Figure 10-18: Failed Part Rework Limits Function When a part is "Reworkable", the Test Result is similar to this example: Figure 10-19: Test Cycle Results showing a “Reworkable” Test Part LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information Page 149 / 240...
Page 150 “THRESHOLD MAX” field, or simply un- check the “THRESHOLD RECUP.” box. (The value will be retained but ignored.) Figure 10-20: THRESHOLD RECUP. Page 150 / 240 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information LHYD40101-R00...
Page 151: Parameters Tab Data Field: End Of Cycle
Following the dump time, the end of cycle relay is activated. If a Test Part fails, the action of the Hydra Instrument is based on the END OF CYCLE data field setting, as follows: End of Test Cycle function not activated (“END OF CYCLE”...
Page 152 To de-activate the use of the End of Test Cycle Configuration function, simply un-check the “END OF CYCLE” box. (Whatever “MODE” is set will be retained but ignored.) Figure 10-21: END OF CYCLE Data Fields Page 152 / 240 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information LHYD40101-R00...
Page 153: Data Fields Related To Attenuated Transient Reduction (Atr)
The operational principle of Attenuated Transient Reduction (ATR) consists of measuring the pressure variations caused by transient phenomena through the use of a learning cycle for a test part, then removing these variations from the final test result. LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information Page 153 / 240...
Page 154 It is therefore necessary to track its evolution. To avoid having to carry out learning cycles too often, the ATEQ instrument saves the last ten values of parts considered as very good (result close to 0) and recalculates the transient using the average value.
Page 155: Parameters Tab Data Field: Atr0
TOLER. (Drift tolerance on acquisition of the transient, as a % of the Reject level). The pressure units required are based on the setting in the PRESSURE UNIT field. Function Operations The “Start” value is saved and subtracted from the final result of the tests. LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information Page 155 / 240...
Page 156 PARAMETERS Tab of the Winateq 300 Parameters Screen. Function Group NOT “Activated” Function Group “Activated” but Un-Expanded Function Group “Activated” and Expanded into Individual Data Fields Figure 10-23: ATR0 Function Group Data Fields Page 156 / 240 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information LHYD40101-R00...
Page 157: Parameters Tab Data Field: Cycling
GOOD PART: chains on a good part.  BAD PART: chain on a bad test part. When an active program is sequenced with another program, a " " sign is displayed next to the program number. LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information Page 157 / 240...
Page 158 To de-activate the use of the Program Sequencing (Cycling through multiple Programs) function, simply un-check the “CYCLING” box. (Whatever chaining conditions values were entered previously will be retained but ignored.) Figure 10-24: CYCLING Data Fields Page 158 / 240 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information LHYD40101-R00...
Page 159: Parameters Tab Data Field: External Dump
Checkbox Description and Usage: The Hydra does not support the use of external valves with the Instrument, so checking this box will have no effect on the performance of the Hydra Instrument. Regardless, it is recommended that you keep the data field checkbox UN-checked.
Page 160: Parameters Tab Data Field: Valve Code
Checkbox, Expands to lower Checkboxes Description and Usage: The Hydra does not support the use of external valves with the Instrument, so checking this box will have no effect on the performance of the Hydra Instrument. Regardless, it is recommended that you keep the checkbox data field UN-checked.
Page 161: Parameters Tab Data Field: Continuous Dump
Checkbox Description and Usage: The Hydra does not support a “continuous dump” mode of operation, so checking this box will have no effect on the performance of the Instrument. Regardless, it is recommended that you keep the checkbox data field UN-checked.
Page 162: Systems Settings Tab Data Fields Defined
Test Programs you define with the Parameters screen. Beginning after this section is a definition for each of these data fields under the SYSTEM SETTINGS tab. Figure 10-28: SYSTEM SETTINGS Tab Data Fields for “Basic Settings” Page 162 / 240 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information LHYD40101-R00...
Page 163: Systems Settings Tab Data Field: Dump Thres
 You can input a dump “threshold pressure”, above which the Hydra ends the Test Cycle and transmits the end cycle message. When the "Dump Threshold " function is not activated (group field un-checked), the normal dump process is by default in place.
Page 164: Systems Settings Tab Data Fields: Input 5 And Input 6
See Appendix D for the corresponding connector pin positions and technical details. These two input signal routes on each of the four (4) Hydra Test Channels, can be programmed to trigger a Special Cycle action (these are covered in Chapter 11).
Page 165: Systems Settings Tab Data Field: Handshake
Handshake protocol enables sending or keeping (holding) Test Result data “frames” in cases where the receiving equipment (for example, an external computer) is not available to receive the data frames from the Hydra during a specific time period. When the Handshake data field is “checked” (function active): ...
Page 166: Test Program Data Management Via The Parameters Screen's Toolbar
7.9, sub-section “B” beginning on page 85 toolset is described in this section beginning on page 167. Detailed instructions for the toolset are in this section beginning on page 168. Page 166 / 240 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information LHYD40101-R00...
Page 167: Parameters Screen "Actions" Toolset
PDF file. Enables you to “erase” (delete) specific sets of Test Program data previously set up on this Hydra Instrument. Before performing this action, it is recommended that you export or backup your Test Program data to an EXTERNAL DEVICE (USB flash drive, memory card, external hard drive) so that you have safe copies in case you erase the wrong Test Program.
Page 168: Parameters Screen "Backup" Toolset
 backup all Test Program data stored in the Hydra Instrument to the external Windows computer you are using to operate the Hydra, or to external media, and to  restore all Test Program data to the Hydra from previous backups.
Page 169 The screen captures and excerpts below and on the following pages give examples. This entire procedure is performed from the WinAteq 300 Parameters screen. 1. From the Hydra Instrument’s test channel port tabs, select one Hydra test channel. 2. On the Backup toolset, select the icon.
Page 170 “PARAMETERS” SCREEN Owner/Operator Manual Steps to Backup all Hydra Test Programs to an External Location that YOU Specify The screen captures and excerpts below and on the following pages give examples. This entire procedure is performed from the WinAteq 300 Parameters screen.
Page 171 An in-progress box will appear, then when the backup is completed, a message box will appear in the lower right of the screen. Use whatever means you prefer to verify that your backup file was written. LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information Page 171 / 240...
Page 172 WINATEQ 300 S/W “PARAMETERS” SCREEN Owner/Operator Manual [Restore ALL] This function will restore all Test Program data to the Hydra’s internal memory from back-ups stored on:  the “default” location on your external Windows computer’s hard drive, as predefined by the WinAteq 300 software, ...
Page 173 The screen captures and excerpts below give examples. This entire procedure is performed from the WinAteq 300 Parameters screen. 1. From the Hydra Instrument’s test channel port tabs, select one Hydra test channel. 2. On the Backup toolset, select the icon.
Page 174 The screen captures and excerpts below and on the following pages give examples. This entire procedure is performed from the WinAteq 300 Parameters screen. 1. From the Hydra Instrument’s test channel port tabs, select one Hydra test channel. 2. On the Backup toolset, select the icon.
Page 175 It is strongly recommended that you use the WinAteq 300 software’s Parameters screen to verify the restore, by spot-checking different Test Programs, including looking on tabbed data panels other than the PARAMETERS tab panel. LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information Page 175 / 240...
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Page 177: Chapter 11 Special Cycles ("Parameters" Screen)
SPECIAL CYCLES via the “Parameters” screen. 11.1 Access “SPECIAL CYCLES” & Prepare for Special Cycle Functions 1. Access the “Parameters” screen, then: (a) Select the tab corresponding to the Hydra channel that will be used to conduct the leak test (“E292-0011” in the example); then (b) Select the parameters Program that will be used to drive the leak test (“Pr01”...
Page 178: Special Cycles Menu
The following list shows all the special cycles which are available via the Special Cycles menu in the WinAteq 300 software. Which special cycle functions are present on your Hydra instrument will depend upon what is checked in the expanded menus, and/or what optional extras were requested at the time of manufacture of your instrument.
Page 179: Special Cycles Functions
With Winateq or from a programmable input configured for this function, start the cycle, and at the end the cycle stops itself. If the auto test is a fail, an alarm is triggered. LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information Page 179 / 240...
Page 180 "Pass part" and "End of cycle" if the target is lower than or equal to the FAIL reject level,  "Fail part" and "End of cycle" if the target is greater than the test FAIL level. The measured leak will correspond to the entered value. Page 180 / 240 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information LHYD40101-R00...
Page 181: Chapter 12 Winateq 300 Software "Cycle" Screen
Select “Cycle” on the screen toolbar. When the “Cycle” screen is initially displayed (see below), there are 4 test cycle data panels corresponding to the Hydra’s Leak Test Channels (Modules). Each panel is labeled with the ID name of the Leak Test Channel it represents.
Page 182: Cycle" Screen And User Interface
When a Leak Test Channel is highlighted, you can re-run its last test protocol. Highlighted Leak Test Channel’s Status Panel Displays the status of a currently “in-progress” leak test cycle or one last completed. Page 182 / 240 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information LHYD40101-R00...
Page 183 When this box is checked, all actions selected via on the Test Cycle Control Panel apply to all the Test Channels. Figure 12–2: Major Elements on the WinAteq 300 “Cycle” Screen LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information Page 183 / 240...
Page 184: Test Result Status Lights Below Each Test Cycle Data Panel
Note: When one selects the “stop” icon (white square inside red circle) the test cycle data panel goes “gray” with no data other than the Program name, a “READY” label, and the EOC. Page 184 / 240 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information LHYD40101-R00...
Page 185: Cycle" Screen Display Types
WINATEQ 300 S/W “CYCLE” Owner/Operator Manual SCREEN 12.4 “Cycle” Screen Display Types There screen display type is controlled by what you indicate on the icon. Figure 12–3: “Cycle” Screen Display Types LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information Page 185 / 240...
Page 186: Test Cycle "Front Panel
Turn the Front Panel on/off by selecting this toolset icon on the top toolbar: It is recommended that before you start any test cycle, you turn this display “on”. Figure 12–4: Turn “ON” the Front Panel Page 186 / 240 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information LHYD40101-R00...
Page 187: Test Cycle Controls From The "Cycle" Screen
5. Once your indicated test cycle(s) have begun, you can follow the progress on the Cycle function displays. When all cycles have completed or cancelled, the last status is displayed on screen. LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information Page 187 / 240...
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Page 189: Chapter 13 Winateq 300 Software "Results" Screen
A set of screen tabs represent the four Leak Test Channels. In the below example, the tab for the last selected channel is highlighted, and the displayed test results are for that channel. Figure 13–1: WinAteq 300 “Results” Screen Initial Display LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information Page 189 / 240...
Page 190: Results" Screen And User Interface
Shows the key parameters and final results for “passed” Leak Tests performed on the indicated Leak Test Channel. Display Row Entries showing Results of “Failed” Tests Shows the key parameters and final results for “failed” Leak Tests performed on the indicated Leak Test Channel. Page 190 / 240 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information LHYD40101-R00...
Page 191 From here you can initiate a new leak test using the currently selected Channel with the current settings, and also stop the test prematurely if necessary. Figure 13–2: Major Elements on the WinAteq 300 “Results” Screen LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information Page 191 / 240...
Page 192: Test Cycle "Front Panel
Turn the Front Panel on/off by selecting this toolset icon on the top toolbar: It is recommended that before you start any test cycle, you turn this display “on”. Figure 13–3: Turn “ON” the Front Panel Page 192 / 240 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information LHYD40101-R00...
Page 193: Test Cycle Controls From The "Results" Screen
3. Once your test cycle has begun, you can follow the progress on the front panel display if you had selected that option. Otherwise, when the test cycle has completed or cancelled, the last status is displayed as one row on the test cycles listing. LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information Page 193 / 240...
Page 194: Saving The Results Of Your Leak Channel Tests
Erase all the test results currently displayed on this screen. 2. The toolset enables you to control automatic backups and their format. The following page provides additional information about this toolset. Page 194 / 240 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information LHYD40101-R00...
Page 195: Automatic Backup Options
Hydra WINATEQ 300 S/W “RESULTS” Owner/Operator Manual SCREEN 13.6 Automatic Backup Options LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information Page 195 / 240...
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Page 197: Chapter 14 Winateq 300 Software "Graphs" Screen
Select “Graphs” on the screen toolbar. When the “Graphs” screen is initially displayed (see example below), real time pressure and leak measurements are graphed as you watch. Figure 14–1: WinAteq 300 “Graphs” Screen Initial Display LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information Page 197 / 240...
Page 198: Graphs" Screen And User Interface
Leak Test Channel Control Panel From here you can initiate a new leak test using the currently selected Channel with the current settings, and also stop the test prematurely if necessary. Page 198 / 240 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information LHYD40101-R00...
Page 199 From here you can configure some of the graph conditions and appearance, as well as print, save, and backup graphic content. Figure 14–2: Major Elements on the WinAteq 300 “Graphs” Screen LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information Page 199 / 240...
Page 200: Additional Functions Available Via The "Graphs" Screen
Hydra WINATEQ 300 S/W “GRAPHS” SCREEN Owner/Operator Manual 14.3 Additional Functions available via the “Graphs” Screen Page 200 / 240 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information LHYD40101-R00...
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Page 203: Chapter 15 Winateq 300 Software "Statistics" Screen
Select “Statistics” on the screen toolbar. When the “Statistics” screen is initially displayed (see example below), numerical statistical information is displayed via the “Counters” tab (see next section). Figure 15–1: WinAteq 300 “Statistics” Screen Initial Display LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information Page 203 / 240...
Page 204: Statistics" Screen And User Interface
Programs. Numeric Statistical Summary Report Displays leak test summary results in numeric format for the selected Leak Test Channel -- “E292-010” for example -- and the selected Program. Page 204 / 240 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information LHYD40101-R00...
Page 205 From here you can initiate a new leak test using the currently selected Channel with the current settings, and also stop the test prematurely if necessary. Figure 15–2: Major Elements on the WinAteq 300 “Statistics” Screen LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information Page 205 / 240...
Page 206: Statistics" Function Tabs
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Page 207: Chapter 16 Winateq 300 "Storage" Screen
Plus you can clean up outdated long term storage files. Figure 16–1: WinAteq 300 “Storage” Screen Initial Display LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information Page 207 / 240...
Page 208: Storage" Screen And User Interface
However, access is restricted primarily to folders and files whose data cannot affect the performance of the onboard computer and/or the WinAteq 300 software. Below is an sample display of the “Storage” screen: Figure 16–2: Sample of the WinAteq 300 “Storage” Screen Page 208 / 240 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information LHYD40101-R00...
Page 209: Chapter 17 Winateq 300 "Journal" Screen
This screen enables you to display entries from a running “journal” database of WinAteq 300 user sessions on the Hydra, which includes details of what screens were run, what data was created or updated, and any other major actions that were taken.
Page 210: Journal" Screen And User Interface
Owner/Operator Manual 17.2 “Journal” Screen and User Interface On the left side of the screen display, is a list of dates for which the Hydra has a record of user activity via the WinAteq 300 software. Select one date from this list, then the main display shows all the user session entries for that one day.
Page 211: Chapter 18 Winateq 300 Software "General" Screen
“General” screen in order to perform various general administrative functions. 18.1 Access to this Screen Select “General” on the screen toolbar. With this screen you can monitor the Hydra’s communications. You can also use it to rename Leak Test Channels. Figure 18–1: WinAteq 300 “General” Screen Initial Display LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp.
Page 212: General" Screen And User Interface
Operation of this screen by untrained and/or unauthorized personnel could result in possible data loss and potential inoperability of the Hydra instrument. Below is an sample display of the “General” screen: Figure 18–2: Sample of the WinAteq 300 “General”...
Page 213: Displaying One Leak Test Channel "Device
The “Information” display will then show the device name, and everything displayed on the screen will be for that device (Leak Test Channel). Figure 18–4: Displaying a “Device” (Leak Test Channel) LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information Page 213 / 240...
Page 214: Renaming One Leak Test Channel "Device
2. On the General screen, select the icon. The previously selected device will be highlighted, and a virtual numeric keypad will display on the screen (see below). Figure 18–6: Renaming a “Device” (Leak Test Channel) Page 214 / 240 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information LHYD40101-R00...
Page 215 (At any time before that, you can cancel any inputs you have already done, by selecting the [ESC] key icon.) The General screen will redisplay with your device name input reflected. Figure 18–7: Renaming a “Device” (Leak Test Channel) from the General Screen LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information Page 215 / 240...
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Page 217: Chapter 19 Accessories
Hydra Owner/Operator Manual ACCESSORIES Chapter 19 ACCESSORIES This chapter describes the accessories that are available for use with the Hydra. 19.1 Calibrated Leak Kit This is available directly from ATEQ USA, either via your local agent, or through: http://atequsa.com/product/leaks-and-jets/ Figure 19–1: Calibrated Leak Kit LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp.
Page 218: Air Filtration Module
The air filter module and its replacement filter are both available directly from global distributors such as Radwell International, or from ATEQ USA via your local agent. Figure 19–2: CKD Air Filtration Module “A1019-1C” Page 218 / 240 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information...
Page 219: Appendix Aglossaries
LCD applications include monitors for computers, televisions, instrument panels, and other devices ranging from aircraft cockpit displays, to every-day consumer devices such as video players, gaming devices, clocks, watches, calculators, and telephones. LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information Page 219 / 240...
Page 220 / piezoelectric transducer A device that generates electric current when pressure (or other physical stress) is applied to the device. This type of device is employed on the Hydra to measure air pressure drop during leak testing. transducer A device that converts physical changes (pressure, motion, light, etc) to electricity.
Page 221: Appendix B Pressure Measurement Unit Conversion
APPENDICES Appendix B Pressure Measurement Unit Conversion Pascal (Pa) A unit of pressure measurement equivalent to 0.000145 pounds per square inch (PSI). Named after the French mathematician and inventor Blaise Pascal. LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information Page 221 / 240...
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Page 223: Appendix C Circuit Diagram Symbols (Pneumatic And Electrical)
Pneumatic connector (according to option) for the plugging of a supplementary pneumatic supply, used in the event of the test pressure being greater than 8 bar. Ground Connector Connector for the electric connection to the ground. LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information Page 223 / 240...
Page 224 Output Connector Connector for a pneumatic output. Input Connector Connector for a pneumatic input. Printer Socket Printer connection socket. Bar Code Reader Socket Bar code reader connection socket. Output Dry contact output. Page 224 / 240 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information LHYD40101-R00...
Page 225 USB flash drive, USB keyboard cable, USB printer cable, other USB device, or to an external computer running Windows. Analog Output Analog output. Analog Input Analogue input for the temperature sensor. LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information Page 225 / 240...
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Page 227: Appendix D Leak Test Module 16-Pin I/O Relay Connector Specs
Appendix D Leak Test Module 16-Pin I/O Relay Connector Specs Use the technical specifications below to connect external devices via this connector to one Leak Test Module, and to configure and/or program their use with the Hydra. LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information...
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Page 231: Appendix E Leak Test Module Rs-232 Connector Specifications
Leak Test Module, and to configure and/or program their use with the Hydra. If you are connecting the Hydra to an external computer via one of the Hydra‘s RS-232 connectors, you must use a “null modem cable”, regardless of what type of external computer or for what purpose.
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Page 233: Appendix Fdiagnostics & Troubleshooting
Appendix F DIAGNOSTICS & TROUBLESHOOTING The following pages describe troubleshooting procedures for diagnostic indicators, error messages, and for observable error conditions during operation of the Hydra. 1. Diagnostic Indicators on the Winateq 300 “Cycle” Screen On the Winateq 300 Cycle screen, just below the Test Status display for each Test Channel, are these software generated “indicator lights”:...
Page 234: Troubleshooting Error Messages
The following table shows some of the error messages that may display on the WinAteq 300 software Cycle screen’s Test Cycle Control Panels and on the optional Front Panels during Hydra operations, and what usually causes these errors. Message Display in the...
Page 235: Long-Term Operational Troubleshooting And Maintenance
The dampness of parts may cause errors in the readings (insufficient drying after washing, outdoor storage, condensation, presence of water in the fixture, etc). Calibration ATEQ does not accept any liability in regard to calibrations and settings to its instruments which are not carried out by its own personnel. LHYD40101-R00 ATEQ Corp.
Page 236: Reliability Of A Hydra's Circuits
Leak Test Channel: 1. Cap off the Leak Test Channel at the connection port on the front of the Hydra. 2. On the Parameters screen, select a Test Program, then set the Test Program’s...
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Page 238: Document Revision History
Manual that you are now reading. Please ensure that this is the latest publication by contacting Customer Service (see back cover) or by visiting our web site: www.atequsa.com Page 238 / 240 ATEQ Corp. Proprietary Information LHYD40101-R00...
Page 239 Back Inside Cover...
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