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USER MANUAL
HC40X
RM400
HM400
IR400
RF400
CO400
CD400
6822EN

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  • Page 1 500GD USER MANUAL HC40X RM400 HM400 IR400 RF400 CO400 CD400 6822EN...
  • Page 2 User manual 500GD Manufacturer: Legal notices / Intellectual property rights comments Original user manual © 2022 by MRU No part of this manual may be published in any form (print, photocopy, electronic media or any other publication form) without a written approval by the publisher.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    User manual 500GD Table of content Information for product and safety ..........6 1.1. Safety manual ....................6 1.2. Safety precautions ..................6 Introduction ..................7 2.1. Intended use ....................7 2.2. About us ......................8 Description ..................10 3.1.
  • Page 4 User manual 500GD Setting Zeropoint ....................26 5.4. Measuring with interchangeable sensor HM400 ......26 Starting measurement ..................27 Configuring measurement ................27 Selecting measured values ................27 Setting unit ......................28 5.5. Measuring with interchangeable sensor IR400 ....... 29 Starting measurement ..................
  • Page 5 User manual 500GD Appendix ..................43 8.1. Technical data 500 GD ................43 8.2. Interchangeable Sensors ................. 44 Interchangeable Sensor HC400 (Nr.11138) ..........44 Interchangeable Sensor HC401 (Nr.11591) ..........44 Interchangeable Sensor HC402 (Nr.11733) ..........45 Interchangeable Sensor RM400 (Nr.11191) ..........46 Interchangeable Sensor IR400 (Nr.12121) ..........
  • Page 6: Information For Product And Safety

    User manual 500GD Information for product and safety 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 analyser.
  • Page 7: Introduction

    • Pay special attention to the security and warning precautions, in order to prevent injuries and product damages. • MRU can’t be held responsible for damages or injuries, by not following the instructions in this manual. • Always keep this user manual near you, when working with the analyser, to be able to read instructions as needed.
  • Page 8: About Us

     Modifications or changes to the measuring device are not allowed. 2.2. About us The analyser is produced by the MRU GmbH in Neckarsulm, Germany (Founded in 1984), a medium sized company that specializes in devel- oping, producing and marketing high quality emission monitoring analysers.
  • Page 9 User manual 500GD MRU GmbH Fuchshalde 8 + 12 74172 Neckarsulm - Obereisesheim GERMANY Tel +49 71 32 99 62 0 (Front office) Tel +49 71 32 99 62 61 (Service) Fax +49 71 32 99 62 20 Email: info@mru.de Site: www.mru.eu...
  • Page 10: Description

    User manual 500GD Description 3.1. Purpose The main purpose of the analyser in combination with various inter- changeable sensors is the detection of gases and exhaust gases in gas and heating installations. For example, checking of: • freely laid gas pipelines •...
  • Page 11: The Analyser

    User manual 500GD 3.2. The Analyser The analyser consists of a compact and robust glass-fibre reinforced plastic housing. No. Description No. Description Unscrewable filter grid Flexible arm Interchangeable Sensor Sensor connector Display Keypad Mini USB interface 11 / 52 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
  • Page 12: User Interface

    User manual 500GD 3.3. User interface All functions are selected from the analyser display. Operation and navigation are carried out via a keypad. In the individual menus and windows additional submenus are available. Keypad Start screen Measurement 12 / 52...
  • Page 13: Menu Structure

    User manual 500GD 3.4. Menu structure All functions are available in the menu EXTRAS. The menu structure is dynamic. The menu structure changes depending on the inserted interchangeable sensor. Without inserted interchangeable sensor the menu structure of the basic unit contains the following basic menu items:...
  • Page 14: Operation

    Switching on the analyser 4.3.  Press and hold the OK key for at least 3 seconds.  The MRU start screen appears.  A display for inserting an interchangeable sensor appears. NOTE If you switch on the analyser for the first time, a screen for setting the language appears.
  • Page 15: Make Settings On The Basic Unit

    User manual 500GD Insert an interchangeable sensor.  If necessary, a warm-up countdown appears (e. g. with HC400)  The measurement menu is being displayed after warmup.  The analyser is ready to measure. 4.4. Make settings on the basic unit The menu structure is dynamic.
  • Page 16: Setting Language

    User manual 500GD module is marked as an email, so a smartphone/PC automatically makes an e-mail draft. • Off: The measurement is not protocolled. ► Choose "QR Code". ► Press "OK". ► Choose the desired option. ► Press “OK”.  The option is saved.
  • Page 17: Setting Volume

    User manual 500GD ► Choose “Display”. ► Press “OK”. ► Select the desired brightness level.  The desired brightness level is saved. Setting volume ► Choose “Volume”. ► Press “OK”. ► Select the desired volume level.  The desired volume is saved.
  • Page 18: Switching Off The Analyser

    User manual 500GD 4.5. Switching off the analyser There are two possibilities to switch off the analyser. ► Select „Off“. ► Press „OK“.  The analyser switches off. Alternatively, you can switch off the analyser as follows: ► Press and hold the OK key for at least 3 seconds.
  • Page 19: Measuring

    User manual 500GD Measuring DANGER Danger when used improperly Deadly accidents can be the result if the rules are not obeyed.  The analyzer may only be used for its intended purpose. DANGER Explosion danger in EX zones There is a possibility of explosion in an EX-zone.
  • Page 20: Use Interchangeable Sensor With Probe Tube

    User manual 500GD Use interchangeable sensor with probe tube ► Insert the desired interchangeable sensor into the sensor connector. ► Make sure that the interchangeable sensor clicks into place audibly. ► Switch on the analyser.  See also Chapter 4.3 Switching on the analyser, Page 14.
  • Page 21: Detection With Interchangeable Sensor Hc40X

    User manual 500GD ► Press  The alarm mode changes. Display Description The analyser vibrates and makes acoustic signals. The analyser vibrates. The analyser does not vibrate and does not give any acoustic signals. 5.2. Detection with interchangeable sensor HC40X...
  • Page 22 User manual 500GD After the warm-up, the analyser automatically switches to the  measuring mode.  The measurement starts. ► Guide slowly the interchangeable sensor along the areas to be tested.  If there is a leakage, the value changes.
  • Page 23: Configuring Detection

    User manual 500GD Configuring detection For settings that can be made on the basic unit  See also chapter 4.4 Make settings on the basic unit, Page 15. In the following, only sensor-specific settings are described. Setting Zeropoint Leave the analyser in good fresh air for five minutes, if possible, without changing the temperature.
  • Page 24: Setting Alarm Threshold

    User manual 500GD Setting alarm threshold ► Select „Alarm“. ► Press „OK“. ► Choose the desired gas. ► Press „OK“.  A window appears. ► Set the desired alarm threshold. ► Press “OK”  The alarm threshold is changed. ► Select “Back”.
  • Page 25: Measuring With Interchangeable Sensor Rm400

    User manual 500GD 5.3. Measuring with interchangeable sensor RM400 The interchangeable sensor RM400 is used for leak detection on flue gas pipes. The interchangeable sensor RM400 functions on the basis of a conductive sensor surface. Starting measurement DANGER Risk due to improper use Fatal accidents may occur if the measurement rules are disregarded.
  • Page 26: Configuring Measurement

    User manual 500GD ► Guide slowly the interchangeable sensor along the areas to be tested.  If there is a leakage, the measured value changes.  The measurement process is displayed graphically.  Optical and acoustic alarm signals indicate gas leakage.
  • Page 27: Starting Measurement

    User manual 500GD Starting measurement ► Plug the desired interchangeable sensor into the sensor connection.  See also chapter Use interchangeable sensor without probe tube, Page 19.  In the Display "HM400" appears.  The measurement starts. Configuring measurement For settings that can be made on the basic unit ...
  • Page 28: Setting Unit

    User manual 500GD ► Select „Select“. ► Press „OK“. ► Choose the desired measured value. ► Press „OK“.  The desired measured value is saved.  The menu Extras appears. Setting unit ► Select „Unit“. ► Press „OK“. ► Choose the desired measured value.
  • Page 29: Measuring With Interchangeable Sensor Ir400

    User manual 500GD 5.5. Measuring with interchangeable sensor IR400 The interchangeable sensor IR400 is used for non-contact temperature measurement. Starting measurement CAUTION Beware of hot surface Hot surfaces cause severe burns. ► Do not touch hot surfaces. ► Plug the desired interchangeable sensor into the sensor connection.
  • Page 30: Configuring Measurement

    User manual 500GD Configuring measurement For settings that can be made on the basic unit  See also chapter 4.4.Make settings on the basic unit, Page 15. In the following, only sensor-specific settings are described. Setting emissivity Measuring objects emit infrared radiation.
  • Page 31: Setting Alarm Threshold

    User manual 500GD ► Select „Emissivity“. ► Press „OK“. ► Select the desired emissivity. ► Press „Ok“.  The desired emissivity is saved.  The menu Extras appears. Setting alarm threshold ► Select „Alarm“. ► Press „OK“. ► Set the desired alarm threshold.
  • Page 32: Detection With Interchangeable Sensor Rf400

    User manual 500GD 5.6. Detection with interchangeable sensor RF400 The interchangeable sensor RF400 is used for leak detection on air conditioners. NOTE Use of test leaks • The suction must touch the exit of the test leak. • The sensor must react within three seconds to pass the test.
  • Page 33: Configuring Detection

    User manual 500GD ► Press the arrow key if necessary  The display mode changes. ► Guide slowly the interchangeable sensor along the areas to be tested.  If there is a leakage, the measured value changes.  The measurement process is displayed graphically.
  • Page 34: Setting Alarm Threshold

    User manual 500GD ► Press “OK”. ► Choose the desired refrigerant. ► Press “OK”.  The desired refrigerant is saved.  The menu Extras appears. Setting alarm threshold ► Select „Alarm“. ► Press „OK“. ► Set the desired alarm threshold.
  • Page 35: Measuring With Interchangeable Sensor Co400

    User manual 500GD 5.7. Measuring with interchangeable sensor CO400 The interchangeable sensor CO400 is used for monitoring the CO-con- centration in the ambient air. Starting measurement ► Plug the desired interchangeable sensor into the sensor connection.  See also chapter Use interchangeable sensor without probe tube, Page 19.
  • Page 36: Setting Zeropoint

    User manual 500GD Setting Zeropoint Leave the analyser in good fresh air for five minutes, if possible, without changing the temperature. Now you can take a zero point. You can re- peat a zeroing as often as you like. ► Select „Set Zero“.
  • Page 37: Setting Unit

    User manual 500GD Setting unit ► Select „Unit“. ► Press „OK“.  The unit is saved. 37 / 52 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
  • Page 38: Measuring With Interchangeable Sensor Cd400

    User manual 500GD 5.8. Measuring with interchangeable sensor CD400 The interchangeable sensor CD400 is used for monitoring the CO -con- centration in the ambient air. Starting measurement ► Plug the desired interchangeable sensor into the sensor connection.  See also chapter Use interchangeable sensor without probe tube, Page 19.
  • Page 39: Setting Zeropoint

    User manual 500GD Setting Zeropoint When taking a zero point, the measured CO -value is set to 400ppm. When the analyser is switched on, no new zero point is taken. You can set a new zero, if it no longer 400ppm (350...500ppm) is displayed in fresh air due to ageing or environmental conditions.
  • Page 40: Exporting The Measurement Protocol Via Qr Code

    User manual 500GD 5.9. Exporting the measurement protocol via QR code You can create a measurement protocol of the current measurement using the QR code export. To be exported: • sensor name • sensor serial number • min. / max. Values •...
  • Page 41: Display Device Information

    User manual 500GD Display device information 6.1. Display device information of the basic unit In the Info menu, you can display the firmware version, among others. ► Select “Info”. ► Press “OK”.  The menu Info appears.  Device information of the basic device is displayed.
  • Page 42: Maintenance And Care

    Maintenance and care 7.1. Maintenance For accurate reading we suggest an annual service and calibration of the an- alyzer at a local authorized service location (www.mru.eu). 7.2. Care This is a low maintenance analyser: ► If not used for a long time, charge the battery approx. every six months 7.3.
  • Page 43: Appendix

    User manual 500GD Appendix 8.1. Technical data 500 GD Specification Values Operating temperature +5°C ... +50 °C Rel. Humidity, non-condensing 0…95% Storage Temperature -20°C ... +60°C Li-Ion internal battery pack, operat- Li-Ion ing hours (depending on sensor typ. 5h-20h type used)
  • Page 44: Interchangeable Sensors

    User manual 500GD 8.2. Interchangeable Sensors Interchangeable Sensor HC400 (Nr.11138) The interchangeable sensor HC400 does not respond to sealing paste like "neo-fermit" or "plastic-fermit". Specification Values Calibration Gas Measuring Range CH 0… 44000 ppm Resolution 1 ppm Response Time (until Alarm) ≤3 s...
  • Page 45: Interchangeable Sensor Hc402 (Nr.11733)

    User manual 500GD Storage Temperature -20°C ... +60°C Expected lifetime under normal use 1…5 [years] Size 62mm x 13,5mm Interchangeable Sensor HC402 (Nr.11733) The interchangeable sensor HC402 does not respond to sealing paste like "neo-fermit" or "plastic-fermit". Specification Values Calibration Gas Measuring Range CH 0 ...
  • Page 46: Interchangeable Sensor Rm400 (Nr.11191)

    User manual 500GD Interchangeable Sensor RM400 (Nr.11191) Specification Values Measuring range humidity 0 ... 100 Resolution Response Time ≤1s Operating principle Resistance Operating temperature +5°C ... +50 °C Storage temperature -20°C ... +60° Expected lifetime under normal use >5 [years]...
  • Page 47: Interchangeable Sensor Hm400 (Nr.11922)

    User manual 500GD Interchangeable Sensor HM400 (Nr.11922) Specification Values Ambient Humidity Range 0…100%rH Resolution 0,1% +-3%rH(Typ.) Accuracy (20…80%rH) +-9%rH(Max) Operating principle Capacitive Temperature Range 0…60°C Resolution 0,1°C +- 1°C(Typ.) Accuracy +- 3°C (Max) Operating principle Silicon bandgap Ambient pressure Range 300…1100hPa...
  • Page 48: Interchangeable Sensor Rf400 (Nr.11900)

    User manual 500GD Interchangeable Sensor RF400 (Nr.11900) Specification Values Measuring Range 0...1000 ppm Resolution 1 ppm Calibration medium R134a, R32, R1234ze, H FCKW, HFCKW, FKW, HFKW, sensitive to Selectable at 500 GD R134a, R1234ze, R32, H2, R22, R125, R152a, R170, R227,...
  • Page 49: Interchangeable Sensor Co400 (Nr.12130)

    User manual 500GD Interchangeable sensor CO400 (Nr.12130) Specification Values Calibration Gas Measuring range 0 – 1000 ppm Resolution 1 ppm Accuracy abs. / reading ±10 ppm / 5% <30s Response Time (T90) Operating principle electrochemical sensor Operating temperature +0°C ... +50°C Rel.
  • Page 50: Service Menu

    User manual 500GD 8.3. Service menu The service menu is for authorized personnel only and is password protected. 50 / 52 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...
  • Page 51: Declaration Of Conformity

    User manual 500GD Declaration of conformity 51 / 52 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm...

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