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Jacobs SNIFFER 430 User Manual

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  • Page 1 SNIFFER User Manual APRIL 2023...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SNIFFER Jacob’s USER MANUAL Table of Contents Table of Contents The use and principle of application Safety and Liability Warranty Technical specifications Prior to first-time use Operation Troubleshooting APR 2023 | PAGE...

  • Page 3: The Use And Principle Of Application

    SNIFFER Jacob’s USER MANUAL The use and principle of application 1. The SNIFFER system is used to pinpoint leaks in pipes or vessels using the tracer gas technique. The system consists of a measurement device and a wireless hydrogen (H2) sensor (Figures 1-2). The tracer gas used is a mixture of 95% nitrogen and 5% hydrogen gas.

  • Page 4: Safety And Liability

    SNIFFER Jacob’s USER MANUAL Figure 2. SNIFFER Sensor Safety and Liability This manual contains important information related to safety and proper use of the SNIFFER system. Read it carefully before the first use of the equipment. Keep this manual for future reference. Use the SNIFFER system only for the intended use described in Section 1 of this manual.

  • Page 5: Warranty

    SNIFFER Jacob’s USER MANUAL The user is solely responsible for the use of the SNIFFER system, measurement of gas readings, interpretation of readings and their validity, professional conclusions, leak detection, excavations related to leak exposure, and all other works or factors related to the system operation or leak detection.

  • Page 6: Technical Specifications

    SNIFFER Jacob’s USER MANUAL Technical Specifications Table 1 summarizes the technical specifications of the SNIFFER system. Specifications SNIFFER device Screen size and type Capacitive touch-screen, 7 inch Power Replaceable Li-Ion 3.7V 3000mAh (or higher) 18650 batteries (2 units, included) Power adapter: Input: AC 100-240V, 50-60Hz Output: DC 12V, 5A Dimensions...
  • Page 7 SNIFFER Jacob’s USER MANUAL Power adapter: Input: AC 100-240V, 50-60Hz Output: DC 12V, 5A Electric plug type: 2-pins Dimensions Length: 31.5 inches Sensor diameter: 2.36 inches Rubber suction cup diameter: 3.94 inches Operational temperature range -14°F to 122°F Package and scope of delivery Specifications SNIFFER system SNIFFER...
  • Page 8 SNIFFER Jacob’s USER MANUAL Figure 3. SNIFFER System kit APR 2023 | PAGE...

  • Page 9: Prior To First-Time Use

    SNIFFER Jacob’s USER MANUAL Prior to First-Time Use Install a 18650 lithium battery into the battery compartment of the sensor. The battery should be placed with the positive terminal facing the "+" sign marked in the battery compartment. Install two 18650 lithium batteries into the battery compartment of the device.
  • Page 10 SNIFFER Jacob’s USER MANUAL different factors such as air humidity or traces of gas trapped inside the sensor from the previous use. In such a case, the user can wait several more minutes with the H2 Sensor pump switched on until the PPM value drops to zero.
  • Page 11 SNIFFER Jacob’s USER MANUAL Figure 4. SNIFFER Device and H2 Sensor Device On/Off button Device AC adapter power socket Device battery status LED Device reset button H2 Sensor On/Off button Air outlet H2 Sensor AC adapter power socket H2 Sensor battery status LED Figure 5.

  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    SNIFFER Jacob’s USER MANUAL Troubleshooting Problem Solution Device does not detect the H2 Sensor Check if the H2 Sensor is switched Gas readings are reducing too Check if the sensor air outlet slowly after exposure to tracer gas (small opening on the top edge of H2 Sensor, see Figure 4) is blocked.