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- Page 1 Translation of the original operating instructions FTC3000 Flexible test chamber for ELT3000 Catalog No. 600-102 From software version mima95en1-04-(2208)
- Page 2 INFICON GmbH Bonner Strasse 498 50968 Cologne, Germany...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
7.6 Change liquid separator ......................... 29 7.7 Cleaning hoses ............................ 30 7.8 Checking inline filter .......................... 31 7.9 Change inline filter .......................... 31 7.10 Change the hinges of the test chamber .................... 32 7.11 Change the coil spring of the measuring chamber................. 33 FTC3000-Operating-instructions-mima95en1-04-(2208) - Page 4 Table of contents INFICON 7.12 Service by the manufacturer ........................ 35 7.13 Maintenance plan FTC3000........................ 35 8 Accessories and spare parts ........................ 36 9 Decommissioning ............................ 37 9.1 Disposing of the device .......................... 37 9.2 Sending in the device.......................... 37 10 CE Declaration of Conformity ........................
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Page 5: About This Manual
Imminent hazard resulting in death or serious injuries WARNING Hazardous situation resulting in potential death or serious injuries CAUTION Hazardous situation resulting in minor injuries NOTICE Hazardous situation resulting in damage to property or the environment FTC3000-Operating-instructions-mima95en1-04-(2208) 5 / 42... -
Page 6: Definition Of Terms
* Helium equivalent leak rate for DMC with a pressure difference of 1000 mbar versus 0 mbar. Gas Control Unit (basic unit, operating unit) Gas Detection Unit Dimethyl carbonate, typical solvent in battery electrolyte. CAS No. 616-38-6 MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet 6 / 42 FTC3000-Operating-instructions-mima95en1-04-(2208) -
Page 7: Safety
• Testing of partially or fully charged cells and batteries without further safety measures • Use outside the technical specifications, see "Technical Data". • Use in locations with very low humidity. • Use in radioactive areas. FTC3000-Operating-instructions-mima95en1-04-(2208) 7 / 42... -
Page 8: Duties Of The Operator
• Only operate the flexible test chamber and the battery leak detector as intended, in a safety-conscious and hazard-conscious manner and in compliance with these operating instructions. 8 / 42 FTC3000-Operating-instructions-mima95en1-04-(2208) -
Page 9: Dangers
The measuring instrument was built according to the state-of-the-art and the recognized safety regulations. Nevertheless, improper use may result in risk to life and limb on the part of the user or third parties, or damage to the unit or other property may occur. FTC3000-Operating-instructions-mima95en1-04-(2208) 9 / 42... - Page 10 Sharp foreign objects can penetrate into test pieces during the test procedure and cause a short circuit. Defective test specimens can start a fire, even with a time delay. The elastomer components of the device are not fire-resistant and cannot prevent the 10 / 42 FTC3000-Operating-instructions-mima95en1-04-(2208)
- Page 11 The device features a purging function which can be carried out in case of minor soiling, see ELT3000 instructions "Purging the device". Use personal protective equipment. ► Change the membrane supports if they are heavily soiled. See also "Change membrane support [} 24]". FTC3000-Operating-instructions-mima95en1-04-(2208) 11 / 42...
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Page 12: Scope Of Delivery, Transport
(VENT and INLET) Stud Knurled nut Operating manual Unpacking instructions for FTC3000 Hose assembly leaflet for FTC3000 ► Check the scope of delivery after receipt of the product to make sure it is complete. Transport NOTICE Damage caused by transport Transport in unsuitable packaging material can damage the device. -
Page 13: Description
INFICON Description | 4 4 Description Fig. 1: FTC3000 Stud mount (4x) Inspection dome Handle for opening the test Top membrane support chamber Bottom membrane support 4.1 Function The flexible test chamber, in conjunction with the Gas Control Unit of the ELT3000, makes it possible to perform leak testing on test objects. -
Page 14: Markings On The Device
After the analysis, the result is compared with the setpoint. A distinguishable leak- proof/leaky signal is output. 4.2 Markings on the device The markings on the device have the following meanings: Device cannot be disposed of as normal domestic waste. Warning about hand injuries Read operating instructions 14 / 42 FTC3000-Operating-instructions-mima95en1-04-(2208) -
Page 15: Technical Data
10 °C to 40 °C Permissible storage temperature (°C) 0 °C to 60 °C Relative humidity (%) 80 % at 30 °C, linear decrease to 50 % at 40 °C Height above sea level (m) 2000 m Degree of contamination FTC3000-Operating-instructions-mima95en1-04-(2208) 15 / 42... -
Page 16: Installation
► Operate the device away from sources of liquid and moisture. 5.2 Mount the device NOTICE Property damage due to improper installation It is recommended to have the installation carried out by INFICON or by trained personnel. 16 / 42 FTC3000-Operating-instructions-mima95en1-04-(2208) - Page 17 INFICON Installation | 5 Fig. 2: FTC3000 mounted on GCU Rear stud (2x) Test chamber Knurled nut (4x) Front stud (2x) Remove the four screws on the top of the Gas Control Unit. CAUTION Injury due to electric shock To ensure good grounding, the four studs must be correctly fixed in place.
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Page 18: Connect Device
5 | Installation INFICON 5.3 Connect device Fig. 3: Connection of FTC3000 to GCU "VENT" Liquid separator "INLET" Connection for proximity switch (for automatic measurement start) with red- green display and ESD connection. 18 / 42 FTC3000-Operating-instructions-mima95en1-04-(2208) -
Page 19: Operation
► Only place obviously undamaged batteries in the test chamber. CAUTION Warning about hand injuries ► Only open and close the test chamber when your fingers are outside the test chamber halves and outside the pivoting range of the test chamber. FTC3000-Operating-instructions-mima95en1-04-(2208) 19 / 42... - Page 20 ► Always place the test objects carefully in the test chamber and then remove the test objects carefully. ► Avoid contamination of the test object and test chamber. ► To prevent the membranes from losing their elasticity, avoid direct sunlight and UV radiation. 20 / 42 FTC3000-Operating-instructions-mima95en1-04-(2208)
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Page 21: Perform Leak Test
ð The green LED lights up when a leak less than the configured setpoint has been detected. You can now open the cover and remove the test object. Skin contact with electrolyte when cleaning the test chamber or removing test objects that have failed leak tests should be avoided. FTC3000-Operating-instructions-mima95en1-04-(2208) 21 / 42... -
Page 22: Cleaning And Maintenance
For external cleaning of the test chamber, use an agent that is commonly used on plastic or metal surfaces (e.g. light-duty household cleaners). Do not use any solvents that may attack plastic or metal. Avoid all areas inside the chamber that will be exposed to vacuum. 22 / 42 FTC3000-Operating-instructions-mima95en1-04-(2208) -
Page 23: Clean Membranes And Lip Gaskets
The two lip gaskets are located on the upper half of the chamber. Fig. 4: FTC3000 with GCU Wipe off the membrane and the lip gaskets with a damp cloth. In case of minor soiling (e.g. -
Page 24: Change Membrane Support
200010777 Required tools T25 screwdriver Wrench, size 16 for counterholding Wrench, size 12 Fig. 5: FTC3000: Back view 1 Upper chamber half 3 "VENT" hose 2 Lower chamber half 4 "INLET" hose During measurement, two membranes nestle against the test object from above and below as air is pumped out. - Page 25 Lower membrane support: To remove the lower membrane support including the damaged membrane if necessary, first disconnect both hoses from the bottom of the measuring chamber and pull them off. To loosen the nuts, use a wrench (size 16) for counterholding. FTC3000-Operating-instructions-mima95en1-04-(2208) 25 / 42...
- Page 26 • If you want to take precautions in the event of damage to a membrane, you can purchase from the manufacturer of the device ready-tensioned upper and lower replacement membrane supports. Note that the service life of stored membranes reduced by opening the original packaging and due to light. 26 / 42 FTC3000-Operating-instructions-mima95en1-04-(2208)
- Page 27 Mount the lower hose connections to the lower membrane support. Fig. 9: Membrane support 1 Upper chamber half 3 "VENT" hose 2 Lower chamber half 4 "INLET" hose Move the black hose guides into a right angle arrangement. This provides strain relief. FTC3000-Operating-instructions-mima95en1-04-(2208) 27 / 42...
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Page 28: Check Liquid Separator
Fig. 10: Check liquid separator Inspection glass Replace the inspection glass if it is clearly dirty. When reinserting the inspection glass, make sure that the gasket is in the liquid separator. 28 / 42 FTC3000-Operating-instructions-mima95en1-04-(2208) -
Page 29: Change Liquid Separator
Union nuts (metal) To change the liquid separator, loosen the union nuts and pull off the hose. Replace the dirty liquid separator with a new liquid separator. Note the direction of mounting. Tighten the union nuts again. FTC3000-Operating-instructions-mima95en1-04-(2208) 29 / 42... -
Page 30: Cleaning Hoses
ð If a larger amount of liquid has reached the bottom of the hoses, contact the service department. Replace the hoses and filter if necessary, see "Change inline filter [} 31]". Reinsert the hoses with the filter. 30 / 42 FTC3000-Operating-instructions-mima95en1-04-(2208) -
Page 31: Checking Inline Filter
To be able to pull the hose off the filter element, loosen the union nuts with a wrench, see "Checking inline filter [} 31]". Replace the contaminated filter element with a new filter element. Note the direction of mounting. Tighten the union nuts of the filter element. FTC3000-Operating-instructions-mima95en1-04-(2208) 31 / 42... -
Page 32: Change The Hinges Of The Test Chamber
7 | Cleaning and maintenance INFICON See also 2 Maintenance plan FTC3000 [} 35] 7.10 Change the hinges of the test chamber Hinges for test chamber CS4 (set) Order number 200006381 Required tools T45 screwdriver ü You have a set with two hinges for the replacement. -
Page 33: Change The Coil Spring Of The Measuring Chamber
Carefully lift the upper test chamber lid. Once the spring is unloaded, gently pull on the back of the test chamber lid to remove the spring from the guide on the lower support and pull it backwards. FTC3000-Operating-instructions-mima95en1-04-(2208) 33 / 42... - Page 34 "Change the hinges of the test chamber [} 32]". In order to avoid scratching the test chamber lid with dome, place it on a soft surface. Pull out the defective spring and replace it. Install in reverse order. 34 / 42 FTC3000-Operating-instructions-mima95en1-04-(2208)
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Page 35: Service By The Manufacturer
Hinge Changing 200 063 81 FTC3000 replace if necessary Coil Spring Changing 200 062 89 FTC3000 replace if necessary Table 1: Maintenance plan FTC3000 Repair Level I: Customer Repair Level II: Customer with technical training by INFICON FTC3000-Operating-instructions-mima95en1-04-(2208) 35 / 42... -
Page 36: Accessories And Spare Parts
Complete lower membrane support 200010777 FTC3000 Liquid separator + hoses 200009855 Inline Filter 200009854 Hinges measuring chamber CS4 (Set) 200006381 Spring measuring chamber CS4 200006389 Complete hose set for FTC3000 200010962 Chamber gasket set for FTC3000 200010778 36 / 42 FTC3000-Operating-instructions-mima95en1-04-(2208) -
Page 37: Decommissioning
Contact the manufacturer and send in a completed declaration of contamination before return shipment. ð You will then receive a return number and a shipping address. Use the original packaging when returning. Before sending the device, attach a copy of the completed contamination declaration. FTC3000-Operating-instructions-mima95en1-04-(2208) 37 / 42... - Page 38 9 | Decommissioning INFICON 38 / 42 FTC3000-Operating-instructions-mima95en1-04-(2208)
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Page 39: Ce Declaration Of Conformity
INFICON CE Declaration of Conformity | 10 10 CE Declaration of Conformity FTC3000-Operating-instructions-mima95en1-04-(2208) 39 / 42... -
Page 40: Declaration Of Conformity
11 | UK Declaration of conformity INFICON 11 UK Declaration of conformity 40 / 42 FTC3000-Operating-instructions-mima95en1-04-(2208)