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P/N 380419-C
05/2022

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  • Page 1 User Guide P/N 380419-C 05/2022...
  • Page 2 This blank page has been inserted to enable double sided printing of the document!
  • Page 3 Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® User Guide Published by: MOCON Europe A/S Rønnedevej 18 4100 Ringsted, Denmark Tel +45 57 66 00 88 info.dk.mocon@ametek.com www.ametekmocon.com P/N 380419-C 05/2022...
  • Page 4 User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® P/N 380419-C 05/2022...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® Table of Contents 1. Introduction..........7 Important! .
  • Page 6 User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® Leak test ........... . 43 Measurement accessory kits .
  • Page 7 Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® 5. Cleaning and Maintenance ......83 General .
  • Page 8 User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® 7. Technical Information....... . .123 Technical specifications .

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® 1. Introduction Important! Safety and Use WARNING! Personnel operating and maintaining the device must be familiar with all aspects of its operation and be proficient in maintenance. Such personnel should review the information in "Safety and Handling Instructions"...

  • Page 10: Notes, Cautions, Warnings And Tips

    User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® Notes, cautions, warnings and tips! Throughout the manual notes, cautions, and warnings are indicated with various icons and written in bold like the example below: CAUTION! Never use hard tools or abrasive materials when cleaning any part of the device.

  • Page 11: General Description

    Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® General description The Dansensor® Lippke® 5000 is an integrated package test system that measures the seal strength and integrity of flexible, rigid or semi-rigid packages. The seal strength and integrity of the package is measured by inflating it using compressed air. The system consists of a console and one or more accessory kits, each of which is used to test the most commonly used types of packages such as closed packages, open packages, screw top tubes, and IV bags - see...

  • Page 12: Overview

    User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® Overview  5.7" colour touch display For intuitive operation of the device by use of explanatory icons and easy understandable text messages and buttons.  Device name plate Holds device information such as device model, voltage, manufacturing date and serial number.
  • Page 13 Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ®   USB (2.0 - Type B) connector Connects the device to a PC (when using the PC Software).  On/Off switch P/N 380419-C 05/2022...

  • Page 14: Supplied Parts

    User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® Supplied Parts The following items are included with the device:  Power supply cable (5 pcs.)  For connecting the power supply to a main power outlet. Below is an overview of which cable is to be used in which countries/areas*: ...

  • Page 15: Accessories

    Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® Accessories A variety of accessory kits are available for the Dansensor® Lippke 5000 test system. ® "8. Consumables, accessories and options" on page 127 for details. In addition to the selection of measurement accessory kits specially designed for testing of the most commonly used package types, the accessory list also includes other accessories that can be used separately or together with one or more of the measurement accessory kits.
  • Page 16 User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ®  Blunt needle (see page 32 for details)  Hand-held needle, combined (see page 32 for details)  Hand-held needle, separate Feed/Sense (see page 32 for details)  Hand-held needle, mono (with Y-piece) (see page 32 for details)

  • Page 17: Basic Stand

    Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® Basic Stand The basic stand is used to test fully sealed (closed) rigid and semi rigid packages.  The stand can be used together with various accessories and consumables depending on the application: ...
  • Page 18 User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® Setting Up    1. Mount the nut and the washer on the vertical rod , then screw the rod into the   base plate as far as it goes. Tighten assembly by screwing the nut against the base ...
  • Page 19 Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® How does it work?    1. Prepare the package with a septum and place it on the base plate   2. Move the test head downwards to penetrate the package making sure that the ...

  • Page 20: Fixture For Astm Restraining

    User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® Fixture for ASTM restraining This fixture is used to perform restrained tests on closed packages compliant with ASTM F2054. As the name says they restrain the package to ensure that the pressure affects the package sealings in the correct way.
  • Page 21 Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® Setting Up    1. Mount the nut and the washer on the vertical rod , then screw the rod into the   base plate as far as it goes. Tighten assembly by screwing the nut against the base ...
  • Page 22 User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® How does it work? 1. Adjust the restraining height - see "Adjusting the restraining height (ASTM)" on page 21 details.  2. Open the restraining plates by sliding them away from each other. ...
  • Page 23 Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® Adjusting the restraining height (ASTM) The ASTM restraining fixture can be adjusted to various package restraining heights from 6.35 to 76.2 mm (¼” to 3”) in steps of 6.35 mm (¼”). The 12 different height settings are achieved by combining the side bars (A) and (B) as illustrated below.

  • Page 24: Test Head

    User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® Test head The test head should be used together with the “Basic Stand” and the “Fixture for ASTM restraining” measurement accessories. The test head can be fitted with two different needles - see page 32 for details.

  • Page 25: Ppc 300 Ii

    Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® PPC 300 II The PPC 300 II device is designed for performing burst tests on most types of packages, bags or pouches that are open on one side. The device seals the open side of the package, enabling a test to be performed according to the ASTM F1140 standard.
  • Page 26 User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® Setting Up   1. If the PPC 300 II is to be used together with the fixture for package restraining  two units must be assembled using the screws  2. Connect the unit’s air supply (Feed) and pressure measurement (Sense) hoses to the device.
  • Page 27 Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® How does it work? 1. If necessary adjust the restraining height - see "Adjusting the restraining height (PPC 300 II)" on page 26 for details.    2. Use the switch to lower the bottom bar , then use the switch to move the upper ...
  • Page 28 User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® Adjusting the restraining height (PPC 300 II) The package restraining fixture for the PPC 300 II can be adjusted to various package restraining heights.  The restraining height is achieved by adjusting the distance between the two plates ...

  • Page 29: Valve Test Unit (Vtu)

    Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® Valve Test Unit (VTU) The Valve Test Unit (VTU) can be used to perform tests on “Degassing Valves”. Degassing valves are used on some coffee and food products to prevent a pressure build-up inside the product packaging....
  • Page 30 User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® How does it work?  1. Cut out the sample from the package. The sample should have a size of approx. 60 x 60  mm (must cover the O-ring ) and the valve must be placed in the centre of the sample. ...

  • Page 31: Iv-Bag Adapter

    Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® IV-Bag adapter This is an adapter for testing of IV-bags. The conical shape of the adapter’s mouthpiece allows for easy connection to most types of IV-bags. Connect air supply (Feed) and pressure measurement (Sense) hoses to the adapter. Filter When testing and afterwards depressurizing packages filled with powder or liquid substances, there is a risk that particles or fluids can move backwards into the system...

  • Page 32: Pressure Regulator With Filters

    User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® Pressure Regulator with filters The optional pressure regulator/filter unit ensures that the supplied compressed air quality is compliant with DIN ISO 8573-1:2010 [4:4:3]. Package pressure release valve When testing packages with very large volumes, it can be very time consuming to ventilate the package through the device after the test.

  • Page 33: Tube Adapter

    (1.5 - 2 mm thick) to ensure optimal tightness. The illustration shows the dimensions required for the adapter to fit on the test head. If you need further information, do not hesitate to contact MOCON Europe A/S. P/N 380419-C 05/2022...

  • Page 34: Needles

    User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® Needles Needles are used to penetrate and inflate a package with compressed air to perform a test. There are two types of needles: Test head needles  Hand-held needles  Test head needles The test head needles are designed to be fitted either to the test head used together with the “Basic Stand”...
  • Page 35 Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® Hand-held needles The hand-held needles can be used independently of any other accessory and are connected directly to the device. The hand-held needles are used for the same applications as the corresponding test head needles as described on page There are 4 types of hand-held needles:...
  • Page 36 User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® (D) Separate Feed and Ideal for very large packages , large packages with multi- Sense compartment designs and multi-port IV bags. Recommended for Bubble tests on large packages . (E) Mono (with Y-piece) Ideal for small packages where there is no room for dual needles or a bulky test head....

  • Page 37: Septa

    Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® Septa In order to ensure a linear pressure increase in the package and to avoid unnecessarily high consumption of air it is necessary to seal the package’s piercing point with a septum. A septum also protects the package from tearing at the piercing point. Three types of septa are available: ...
  • Page 38 User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® P/N 380419-C 05/2022...

  • Page 39: Tests

    Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® 2. Tests Test types Standard tests The following standard tests can be performed: Burst Test/Seal Strength (ASTM F2054) – see page 39  Leak Test/Pressure Loss (ASTM F2095) – see page 43  NOTE! If you want to upgrade your device with one or more of the test options below, please contact your service provider.

  • Page 40: Test Values

    User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® Test values Testing of a new type of package always starts with finding the approximate “Burst” pressure of the package as this pressure is the basis for all other tests. The “Burst” reference pressure is found by trial and error and when an approximate reference value has been found, the test is repeated 10-15 times to check whether stable test results are achieved using this value.

  • Page 41: Burst Test

    Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® Burst test A Burst test checks the strength of a package sealing by increasing the pressure in the package until it bursts. The Burst test is compliant with ASTM F2054. CAUTION! As the bursting of the test package may lead to considerable noise, we recommend wearing hearing protection.

  • Page 42: Measurement Accessory Kits

    User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® Measurement accessory kits The following measurement accessory kits can be used for a Burst test: Stand, basic (with any test head and needle or tube adaptor, with or without filter)  Fixture f. ASTM restraining (with any test head and needle or tube adaptor, with or ...
  • Page 43 Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® Can for example be used for discontinued test definitions or test definitions that should not be used for a period. Ventilation * This parameter defines how the pressure should be released from a package after a test: The package will not be ventilated through the device.
  • Page 44 User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® Package Connection Select whether or not testing will be performed with combined or separate Feed- and Sense needles. - Select “Combined Feed/Sense” if you are using the test head or the “Combined” type hand-held needle. - Select “Separate Feed/Sense”...

  • Page 45: Leak Test

    Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® Leak test A Leak test checks a package for leaks. The package is inflated to a predetermined pressure (about 30-50% of the package’s burst pressure) and then the pressure loss is monitored to determine whether or not there is a leak.

  • Page 46: Measurement Accessory Kits

    User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® Measurement accessory kits The following measurement accessory kits can be used for a Leak test: Stand, basic (with any test head and needle or tube adaptor, with or without filter)  Fixture f. ASTM restraining (with any test head and needle or tube adaptor, with or ...

  • Page 47: Creep Test

    Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® Creep test A Creep test can be used to identify the weakest area of a package and thereby the possible origination point of a package burst. A Creep test inflates the package to a specific pressure (typically approx.

  • Page 48: Measurement Accessory Kits

    User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® Measurement accessory kits The following measurement accessory kits can be used for a Creep test: Stand, basic (with any test head and needle or tube adaptor, with or without filter)  Fixture f. ASTM restraining (with any test head and needle or tube adaptor, with or ...
  • Page 49 Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® Custom Fields * Select if one or more of the 4 custom fields are required for the current workflow - see "Custom Fields" on page 95 for details. P/N 380419-C 05/2022...

  • Page 50: Creep2Fail Test

    User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® Creep2Fail test The Creep2Fail is test is similar to the Creep test, but it uses a test pressure between 95%- 100% of the burst pressure. The test pressure should be high enough to cause a slow but progressive failure during the specified test time.

  • Page 51: Measurement Accessory Kits

    Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® Measurement accessory kits The following measurement accessory kits can be used for a Creep2Fail test: Stand, basic (with any test head and needle or tube adaptor, with or without filter)  Fixture f. ASTM restraining (with any test head and needle or tube adaptor, with or ...
  • Page 52 User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® Test Speed (S) If for some reason a package is difficult to fill, you can lower the test speed to increase the fill time. Setting the test speed to 50% will double the total fill time. Custom Fields * Select if one or more of the 4 custom fields are required for the current workflow - see...

  • Page 53: Bubble Test

    Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® Bubble test The Bubble test has two purposes; one is to locate the placement of a hole in a package. To do this place the package (with septum and needle) under water. Secondly you can test for example that a Tyvek package functions as intended, meaning that it only leaks within a specific pressure range.

  • Page 54: Measurement Accessory Kits

    User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® Measurement accessory kits The following measurement accessory kits can be used for a Bubble test: Stand, basic (with any test head and needle or tube adaptor, with or without filter)  Tube adapter ...

  • Page 55: Setting Up

    Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® 3. Setting Up Compressed air connections Compressed air supply requirements The compressed air supply must be dry, clean and free from oil - see specifications in "Compressed air supply" on page 124. We recommend to use our optional pressure regulator/filter unit which ensures that the air quality fulfills the required specifications - see "Pressure Regulator with filters"...

  • Page 56: Correct Use Of Hose Connectors

    User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® Correct use of hose connectors Follow procedures below to ensure correct and tight hose connections: Connectors with union nut    1. Unscrew the union nut from the hose connector and slide it onto the hose ...

  • Page 57: Connecting Hoses And Cables

    Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® Connecting hoses and cables NOTE! The device and the various accessories must be placed on an even and steady surface with sufficient working area for the type of packages to be tested. CAUTION! Make sure to place the device so that it is possible to easily switch off the power to the unit, either by means of the ON/OFF switch or by disconnecting the power supply from the device....
  • Page 58 User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® NOTE! Check to ensure that all hoses are firmly and tightly connected. Please use the union nuts provided with the system. This will help ensure that all the connections are safe and leak free - see "Correct use of hose connectors"...

  • Page 59: Operating

    Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® 4. Operating Basics CAUTION! If the device has been stored in a cold location and then moved to a warmer location then at least one hour of acclimatization is required before switching on the unit.  If operated in a cold and high humidity environment it is advisable to let the device heat up for 30 minutes after is has been switched on.
  • Page 60 User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® 4. If, however, login is required the Access menu appears. 5. Select User Login... ...and then either select a user from the User Login list or enter a valid User ID whatever is required. 6.
  • Page 61 Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® 9. The device will start a warm-up cycle... ... and when finished the display changes to show the test screen. 10. Now the device is ready to start a test. P/N 380419-C 05/2022...

  • Page 62: Touch Screen

    User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® Touch screen Except for the ON/OFF button on the back of the device, all the buttons you use are virtual ones on the touch screen. CAUTION! The touch screen should only be finger touch operated. Pencils or metal tools can damage the touch sensitive film....

  • Page 63: The Test Screen

    Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® The Test screen  Test Definitions icon Pressing this icon will take you to the Test Definitions menu for quick selection of a test definition. "Selecting a Test definition" on page 74 for details. ...
  • Page 64 User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ®  Acknowledge The buttons appear on the test screen if Measurement buttons Acknowledge Measurement is enabled in Main Menu -> Workflow. Press the appropriate button after performing a test to Validate test Mark test as invalid Mark test as invalid and apply additional comment The choice determines how the test is recorded in the collected data list - see...
  • Page 65 Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ®  Calibration alert Next calibration in 1 - 30 days Calibration period expired/exceeded Pressing the icon displays a pop-up window with information about the calibration alert:  Manual inflation The button only appears on the test screen if Manual inflation is enabled in Main Menu...

  • Page 66: Test Screen Progress Bar

    User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® Test screen progress bar The test screen uses a progress bar to offer a better view of the test progression. The progress bar shows the area of a test definition’s min. and max. settings of either pressure or time and a small arrow indicates the current pressure or time.

  • Page 67: Display Of Test Results

    Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® Display of test results When a test terminates, the test result is displayed on the screen. There are different possible test results depending on the type of test. The various test results are described below. Burst test PASS FAIL...
  • Page 68 User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® Creep test PASS FAIL No Burst 23 sec Package does not Package bursts at or burst at the specified below the specified pressure within the pressure. specified pressure Package bursts after test time 23 sec.

  • Page 69: Menu Navigation

    Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® Menu navigation The graphic interface offers various elements for navigating through the menu structure:  Sub-menu Open the associated sub-menu.  Open Test Definition Select and open a test definition record.  Return icon Return to the previous menu level.
  • Page 70 User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® Parameters Setting up of test definitions and various device settings involves the following parameter types:  Alphanumeric E.g. PIN-codes, Test Definition- and user names. Tap item to open an alphanumeric keyboard to edit/enter text. "Typing"...

  • Page 71: Typing

    Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® Typing An on-screen keyboard appears automatically anytime you need to type. An alphanumeric keyboard appears when you must enter text, such as test definition- or user names while a numeric keyboard appears when typing numerical values only, such as PIN-codes. In the alphanumeric keyboard you can switch between upper- and lowercase characters, special characters, numbers or symbols, by tapping the appropriate keyboard selection key to the left of the...

  • Page 72: Keyboard

    It is possible to connect an external keyboard, which makes it easier to enter text. USB keyboards with cable or wireless transmitter can be used. MOCON Europe A/S does not offer keyboards. Bar-code scanner If a bar-code scanner is connected to the device, it can be used to scan bar-codes for test definition and user creation....

  • Page 73: Printer

    However, this requires the use of a USB hub, which is available with different numbers of USB connections. MOCON Europe A/S does not offer USB hubs. NOTE! Some USB devices (f.ex. bar-code scanners) have a larger power...

  • Page 74: Pop-Up Messages

    User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® Pop-up messages Three types of messages may occur: Info  Warning  Error  Generally the Info and Warning messages are self explanatory and relates to user interface interaction. They must be acknowledged by tapping or by tapping to decide how to proceed.

  • Page 75: Get Started

    Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® Get started When you start the device for the first time and before you start making measurements, it is recommended that you perform some basic device settings. NOTE! To be able to change device settings you must change the device to “Administrator”...

  • Page 76: Testing

    User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® Testing Selecting a Test definition  1. In the test screen..tap the icon in the top left corner. This will bring up the Test Definition Type screen. This screen can also be reached by tapping the icon in the bottom right corner to go to the Main Menu, and then selecting...
  • Page 77 Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® 5. Once you have found the required test definition, tap it to select it and return to the test screen. Select test definition using a bar-code scanner 1. The device must be ready and show the test screen. 2.

  • Page 78: Performing A Workflow/Test

    User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® Performing a workflow/test 1. Prepare the test package using the appropriate test setup (accessory, needle type, septum type etc.). 2. Connect printer if required. 3. Select appropriate test definition - see "Selecting a Test definition" on page 4.
  • Page 79 Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® 9. If another custom field is required, this could, for example, be selection between 2 predefined options, e.g. packaging machines. Make your selection and press 10. When display changes to... ... press the button to start the test.

  • Page 80: Manual Inflation

    User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® 12. When the test terminates (in this case when the package bursts) the test result is displayed on the screen. In this case the test is approved (PASS) because the package bursts within the limits as specified in the test definition.

  • Page 81: Error Messages

    Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® Error messages NOTE! The error message list below is not complete but describes the possible errors that the daily user has an opportunity to respond to and correct. Other error messages may occur, but these will most often require a greater technical insight into the device or that you contact your assigned service provider (see "Service"...
  • Page 82 User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® Message Problem Solution 3017 Test time is lower than test Incorrect parameter Set appropriate values. time upper limit settings when creating a Creep2Fail Test Definition 3107 Inlet pressure exceeds Inlet pressure exceeds Reduce the inlet pressure allowed limit max.
  • Page 83 Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® Message Problem Solution 3114 Regulation error The package could not be Ensure that correct filled with the settings package connection has selected. been selected. Ensure that the package is restrained, if needed. Do not touch the package when the device is inflating the package.
  • Page 84 User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® Message Problem Solution 3303 Couldn’t find a file from Try another USB-stick. The file must be placed in the correct folder on the USB-stick and it must have the correct name. 3305 File export failed Try another USB-stick.

  • Page 85: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® 5. Cleaning and Maintenance General NOTE! Performing cleaning and maintenance regularly reduces the chances of equipment failure. CAUTION! Personnel performing any maintenance or cleaning must familiarize themselves with the "Safety and Handling Instructions" on page 129 before attempting any of these procedures.

  • Page 86: Pressure Regulator With Filters

    User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® Pressure regulator with filters The filters in the optional pressure regulator unit should be replaced at regular intervals or if they are soiled.  1. Unscrew the filter bowl 2. Replace filter:  ...

  • Page 87: Filter For "Feed" Hose

    Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® Filter for “FEED” hose The optional filter should be replaced at regular intervals or if it is soiled.  Disconnect the filter from the “FEED” hose and replace it with a new - see "Correct use of hose connectors"...
  • Page 88 User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® P/N 380419-C 05/2022...

  • Page 89: Menus And Settings

    Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® 6. Menus and Settings Main menu Tapping the icon in the lower right corner of the test screen takes you to the Main Menu. Please note that the access level of the current user determines which features and menus are available - see "Access levels"...

  • Page 90: Workflow

    User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® Workflow A workflow is set up as a combination of a test definition, the actual testing and a number of predefined custom fields. During the workflow the custom fields allow the user to enter optional texts or numbers and/or to select from a list of predefined text strings....
  • Page 91 Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® Edit Edit an existing test definition. Test definition settings are described in "New" on page Most of the test definition parameters can only be edited if no tests have been performed using the test definition or if the parameter Settings ->...
  • Page 92 User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® Select (as active) This function allows you to select the test definition, you wish to use to perform a test. 1. Selecting Select (as active) brings up the Test Definition Type screen. NOTE! Only Burst and Leak tests are available by default. The other test types can be purchased as an option - see "Consumables, accessories and options"...
  • Page 93 Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® Creates a new test definition with default settings. TIP! If a new test definition will be very similar to an existing test definition, you might  want to use the “Copy” function. An explanation of the parameters for the various test definition types can be found here: Burst - see "Burst test settings"...
  • Page 94 User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® When you have finished setting the test definition parameters, a warning appears when exiting the function: to save the new test definition and return to the Test Definitions menu. P/N 380419-C 05/2022...
  • Page 95 Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® Find and Filter Find and Filter functions can be helpful if you have a large number of test definitions thus making scrolling through the list quite time consuming. The functions can be used separately, or combined as described below: 1.
  • Page 96 User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® 5. Now tap the icon to bring up the Filter screen. 6. If required select the Standard Test filtering parameter. Make required setting, then press the key. 7. Now you can see the selected Standard Test filter setting. Press the key to return to the list of test definitions that meet the search- and filter criteria.

  • Page 97: Custom Fields

    Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® Custom Fields Use the custom fields to add various information about a specific measurement during a measurement workflow. The data entries are saved together with the measurement result. 4 custom fields are available, each of which can be individually defined with a name and an input type.
  • Page 98 User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® When type is set to Presets you have the possibility to define up to 4 different text fields. When prompted during the measuring workflow, you must select either of the preset text fields from the list. Use Previous Value If enabled, the previous entered value will already be filled in, when the appropriate entry keyboard appears....

  • Page 99: Access

    Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® Access From the Access menu the various users and their access levels are created and managed. This is also where the Administrator can log in and change and reset PIN-codes. "Access levels" on page 98 for details about the various access levels and the associated rights.

  • Page 100: Access Levels

    User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® Access levels The various access levels and the associated rights are described below: NOTE! A higher level of access always has all rights from lower access levels. Standard Test Basic user. Operator Can only perform tests on workflows/test definitions marked as ...

  • Page 101: User Administration

    Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® User Administration From here the user database is maintained. You can edit the settings for an existing user, create new users or delete users. Edit Edit an existing user. User settings are described in "New"...
  • Page 102 User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® Creates a new, blank user. The total number of users that can be created is 100. The following parameters can be set for a user: User Name A unique user name (up to 25 characters). User ID Unique user identification code (up to 25 characters).

  • Page 103: Change Pin-Code

    Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® Change PIN-code NOTE! Only available when logged in using a PIN-code.  Use this function to change the PIN-code required for logging in. To change the PIN-code do the following: 1. From the Access menu select Change PIN-code....

  • Page 104: Reset User Pin-Code

    User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® Reset User PIN-code (Administrator only) Use this function to reset a PIN-code to the default ("000000" for an Administrator, and "123456" for all other users). NOTE! The reset functionality cannot be used to reset the PIN-code for the default Administrator.

  • Page 105: Data

    Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® Data From the Data menu you can read out and manage measurement data for selected test definitions and error and event log data. The device can store log data for more than 1,000,000 tests. Data menu holds the following items: ...
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  • Page 107: Test Log

    Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® Test Log From the Test Log screen you can read out and manage the test log data for selected test definitions. Test Log menu holds the following items: Active test definition The test definition currently selected for data management. The field also shows the current number of data logs for the test definition....

  • Page 108: Collected Data

    User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® Collected data Selecting Collected data from the Test Log menu will display a list of the logged measurement data for the selected test definition. The list shows the following information about each log: ...

  • Page 109: Export

    Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® Export Selecting Export from the Data menu will display a screen showing the available export functions. NOTE! The export functions require that you insert a USB-stick in the device’s USB- port (labelled Export Test Log Exports all test data logs (as text file).

  • Page 110: Service

    User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® Service Service menu holds the following items: Service Point Info Displays the company information for your appointed service provider. (Can be changed by a Service Technician). Information Opens the Information screen. "Information" on page 109 for details.

  • Page 111: Information

    Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® Information Information screen holds general information about the device. Installed Options Opens the Installed Options screen, which shows an overview of the installed options: Serial no. Shows the device’s serial number. Firmware Version Shows the firmware version currently installed on the device.

  • Page 112: Diagnostics

    User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® Diagnostics Diagnostics screen holds various internal device parameters. The parameters can only be read and not changed. Main PCB Temperature Shows the temperature measured on the PCB in the device. This will always be slightly higher than the surrounding temperature.

  • Page 113: Test & Adjustments

    Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® Test & Adjustments Test & Adjustments functions can be used to perform various tests. System Leak Test Opens the System Leak Test screen. "System Leak Test" on page 112 for details. 0 adjusting Pressure Sensors Calibrates the zero point of the pressure sensors in relation to the ambient atmospheric pressure.
  • Page 114 User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® System Leak Test The System Leak Test function is primarily to be used for checking the tightness of the system when a the test head or a single hand-held needle is connected to the device. NOTE! System tightness is especially important when performing leak tests....
  • Page 115 Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® 4. The System Leak Test screen shows the date, test pressures and measured pressure loss for the most recent test. Press Perform test. 5. The test screen shows the parameters for the current test. The test pressure (P) is automatically adjusted to 1000 mbar below the current inlet pressure and the leak limit (ΔP) is defined as follows:...
  • Page 116 User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® 7. When a test fails, it will be necessary to investigate where there are leaks in the system and have these repaired. NOTE! We recommend to perform additional tests afterwards. P/N 380419-C 05/2022...

  • Page 117: Settings

    Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® Settings Selecting Settings from the Main Menu will display a menu with available set-up parameters. The menu holds the following items: Export Opens the Export screen "Export" on page 116 for details. Import Opens the Import screen...

  • Page 118: Export

    User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® Export Selecting Export from the Settings menu will display a screen showing the various export functions. NOTE! The export functions require that you insert a USB-stick in the device’s USB- port (labelled NOTE! We recommend to use the various export functions to make backups regularly so that files can be restored in case of a PCB breakdown....

  • Page 119: Import

    Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® Import Selecting Import from the Settings menu will display a screen showing the various import functions. NOTE! The import functions require that you insert a USB-stick with the required files in the device’s USB-port (labelled )....

  • Page 120: Network

    User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® Network Network screen holds the parameters for the Ethernet/LAN connection. DHCP It is possible to choose between a fixed (static) IP-address or a DHCP (dynamic) IP- address, where the device’s network settings are assigned from a DHCP server on the network.

  • Page 121: Network Logging

    Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® Network Logging Network Logging screen holds the parameters for the network logging function. If enabled, the function sends a data string through a LAN connection for each measurement. NOTE! Always consult your network administrator before making network settings, as incorrect settings can result in reduced or no network activity....

  • Page 122: Login

    User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® Login Setting up of the login function. User Login You can choose between 3 types of user login: Not required At start-up the device initializes and when finished it changes to show the test screen, ready for measuring....

  • Page 123: Device

    Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® Device Device screen holds some basic device setup parameters. Language When selecting a language all text throughout the menus will be displayed in this language Use State Mark Select whether or not the State function should be used for test definitions/workflows.

  • Page 124: Date/Time

    User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® Date/Time Date/Time screen holds the time and date setup parameters. Time Setting of current time (hh:mm) Time format Setting of time format (12h or 24h) Date Setting of current date (using Date format) Date format Setting of date format (DD/MM/YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY) Time, Date and Date format are related to the real time clock...

  • Page 125: Technical Information

    Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® 7. Technical Information Technical specifications Mechanical specifications Dimensions 185 x 284 x 236.5 mm (7.3 x 11.2 x 9.3”) (H x W x D) Weight Unpacked: 3.4 kg (7.5 lbs) Crated: 5.8 kg (12.8 lbs) IP Class IP 20 Ambient temperature...

  • Page 126: User Interface

    User Guide Dansensor Lippke 5000 ® ® User Interface Display type 5.7” colour touch display with back-light QVGA (640 x 480 pixels) 4096 colours Functions Multi language text and icons Supported languages: EN, DA, ES, FR, DE, IT PC Software (option) System requirements PC with Microsoft Windows 10 Compressed air supply Hose dimensions...

  • Page 127: Basic Specifications

    Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® Basic specifications Measuring range 1 - 5000 mbar Displayed resolution 0 - 1000 mbar: 0,1 mbar 1000 - 5000 mbar: 1 mbar Accuracy 1 - 350 mbar: ± 0.5 mbar or ±0.5% of reading 350 - 5000 mbar: ±...
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  • Page 129: Consumables, Accessories And Options

    Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® 8. Consumables, accessories and options Ordering items When ordering any of the below listed items please state carefully the item number, the item specification and the number of items wanted and send the order to your spare parts dealer. Consumables Septa, ø21/ø3x3mm (1000 pcs) black, Ser.

  • Page 130: Printer

    ® ® Printer All measurement data can be printed continuously on a connected USB-printer. MOCON Europe A/S does not offer printers, but we have tested the following printers and can therefore recommend these: Epson TM-T20II Series Epson TM-U220B Series NOTE! If you want to connect another printer model, it must be compatible with the ESC/POSTM standard.

  • Page 131: Appendix

    Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® Appendix Safety and Handling Instructions WARNING! Personnel operating and maintaining the device must be familiar with all aspects of its operation and be proficient in maintenance. Such personnel should review the following precautions to promote safety awareness....

  • Page 132: Repairing

    If device is damaged, malfunctions, or comes in contact with liquid, contact your  authorized MOCON Dansensor service provider. Cables If using other third-party cables and power plugs, make sure that they are compatible with ...

  • Page 133: Operating/Storing Temperatures

    Dansensor Lippke 5000 User Guide ® ® Operating/storing temperatures The device is designed to be operated and stored in the temperatures ranges as specified in  "Basic specifications" on page 125. The device can be damaged if stored or operated outside of these temperature ranges. Avoid exposing the device to dramatic changes in temperature or humidity.
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