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.
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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 ..................
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.
• 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.
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.
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 •...
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...
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...
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:...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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“.
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.
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.
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 •...
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.
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.
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...
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 ...
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]...
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...
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