1. INTRODUCTION This manual describes how the AD-1690 Leak Tester works and how to get the most out of it in terms of performance. Read this manual thoroughly before using the Leak Tester and keep it at hand for future reference.
2. FEATURES This Leak Tester judges a leak by a pressure change, after the initial pressure is set inside the instrument, to a maximum of -20kPa ± 4kPa. The Leak Tester can verify a leak in a small instrument easily (Example: Micro pipette.
3. PART NAMES・CONSTITUTION 3.1. Main unit Main unit Display AC adaptor jack Plug for accessory adapter opening:right (Connector hole [2]) Air filter unit (Inside:Air filter element) Keys Plug for accessory adapter opening:left (Connector hole [1]) RS-232C interface Main unit bottom side 3.2.
CONFIRMING BEFORE USE (1) Confirming the main unit With following state, confirm that the right Confirm that the filter unit is installed in and left air plugs (○ parts) are pushed the holder located on the main unit in the connector holes firmly. bottom side correctly.
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After confirming, return the inside pressure of the Leak Tester to atmospheric pressure by removing either the right or left air plug. (If an air plug is not removed, the pressure inside the instrument remains in a state of vacuum.) When not starting another measurement immediately, reconnect the air plugs and close the cover on the AC adapter jack, to avoid dust from invading the main unit.
5. MEASUREMENT PREPARATION (1) Connecting the adapter (tube) to the main unit Removing the air plug Remove the air plug located on either side of the main Push the release unit. Connect the tube of the adapter to the main unit. ring * The air plugs and the adapter tube are connected Air plug...
Adapter * When replacing the attachment, remove it by pushing the disconnect button (blue part). Disconnect button Attachment (3) Connecting the ac adapter to the main unit Open the AC adapter jack cover located on the side of the main unit, insert the AC adapter plug into the AC adapter jack.
7. MEASUREMENT (1) Power supply ON:OFF Press the ON:OFF key (The display is Quantity of “display all”). After displaying the setting value pressure All displayed Monitor change time (quantity of pressure change and monitor time for leak judgment), the display is“REDY” S E C (that means...
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When the pressure, with any leakage does not reach -20kPa or when the quantity of pressure change is over the setting value after reaching -20kPa, the Leak Tester judges that there is a leak and displays “fa1l” (abnormality). When pressing the START key, while in the middle of a measurement, the measurement stops and “5top”...
CHANGING THE JUDGMENT CONDITION Time You can change “quantity of pressure change” and “monitor time” if necessary to Judgment of leak set the conditions for judging if there is a fa1l ” display “ leak or no leak. Evacuating When canceling the setting halfway, press the the air Setting value of quantity ON:OFF key to turn the power supply off.
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* If the quantity value of pressure change is insufficient when measuring, “fa1l” may be displayed by changing the measurement system pressure (Leak Tester, adapter, attachment). (3) Changing the monitor time The leak tester judges the leak by the monitor time.
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(5) Initializing the setting value When displaying* of (3), press the DOWN “ ” key at once. Refer to “(3) Changing the monitor time”. Press DOWN After displaying “init”, “init no” is Initialize displayed. confirming display If you want to initialize, press the 1UP1 or DOWN key to change to , and...
9. FUNCTION Set the function by the following procedure. press (1) Entering the function press ON:OFF With the power turned off, press and hold the SET key hold and press the ON:OFF key, to turn the power on. FUNC After displaying “5eleCt”, re5Ult”...
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(4) Setting mode A) Selecting the procedure for measurement result Continued from (3 on page 13) - The 5et procedure is displayed. RESL - Press the 1UP or DOWN key to select either 5et off or 5et on. 5et off:After measurement, Leak Tester display DOWN the only judgment result (pa55 or fa1l).
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* The date and time of the print sample use the internal clock of the AD-8121B. Set the AD-8121B date and time if necessary. * The AD-1690 can send a special code for printing the date and time. Therefore, set to “type 0”, when connecting the AD-1690 to instruments other than the AD-8121B.
10. MAINTENANCE AND NOTES (1) Removing the attachment After measurement, remove the pipette and accessory by the following procedure. When storing the main unit, allow of the Leak Tester to equalize to atmospheric pressure. 1. Remove the pipette from the attachment. Pipette Attachment 2.
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3) Main unit Push the cover in the AC adapter jack and push the air plug in the connector hole (right and left side), so that dust can not invade the main unit. 4) Storing the attachment and adapter Store the adapter and attachments in the sealed bag.
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(3) Exchanging the filter The inside of the main unit is protected from invading dust by the air filter located on the main unit bottom side. Check the main unit regularly, replace the filter element or filter unit if necessary. Turn the power supply of the main unit off by removing the AC adapter.
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3) Installing the filter unit Install the filter unit with the filter element replaced, or with a new filter unit, into the main unit following this procedure: Filter unit 1. Connect the tubes to the both sides of the filter unit. At this time, be careful that the direction of the filter unit is correct (Refer figure at the right).
: 1 bit Code : ASCII Example: Connected to an AD-8121B AD-8121B AD-1690 * Set the mode of the AD8121B to “MODE 3”. The AD8121B can print the example of “(2) Output format” (next page). Pin connections Signal Pin No.
(2) Output format - Output of the setting value When turning the power supply on, the present setting information is output. S e t t i n g I n f o . CR LF 0 0 . 3 k P...
This set consists of a filter unit (one piece) and filter elements (ten pieces) - AD-1690-015 Carrying case An optional carrying case for the AD-1690 Leak Tester and AC adapter, with additional space for an AD-1682 Rechargeable battery (sold separately).
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