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- Page 1 Translation of the original operating instructions RC1000 Remote control for leak detectors Catalog No. 551-010, 551-015 From software version V1.5 lina15en1-07-(2212)
- Page 2 INFICON GmbH Bonner Strasse 498 50968 Cologne, Germany...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
2.4 Hazards in the event of intended use....................... 8 3 Description of the RC1000........................... 11 3.1 Use................................. 11 3.2 Operating Elements .......................... 12 3.3 Back of the RC1000 .......................... 14 3.4 Supplied equipment .......................... 15 4 Installation .............................. 16 4.1 Connection to the leak detector ...................... 16 4.2 Connecting radio transmitter and leak .................... - Page 4 8.1 Weight / dimensions.......................... 43 8.2 Characteristics ............................ 43 8.3 Environmental Conditions ........................ 43 8.4 Mains power for wall plug-in power supply .................... 44 8.5 Wireless permits of RC1000WL ...................... 44 9 Ordering information ........................... 45 10 Appendix ............................... 46 RC1000-Operating-instructions-lina15en1-07-(2212)
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Page 5: Operating Instructions
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 RC1000-Operating-instructions-lina15en1-07-(2212) 5 / 48... -
Page 6: Glossary
The condition of the RC1000WL or RC1000C remote control as it left the factory. RC1000 RC1000C (non-wireless) or RC1000WL (wireless) remote control. If this manual talks about general functions that apply to both versions, it is called only RC1000. 6 / 48 RC1000-Operating-instructions-lina15en1-07-(2212) -
Page 7: Important Safety Instructions
UL3000Fab/Ultra, UL5000, UL6000Fab/Ultra and Modul1000 leak test devices. The former wired remote control (catalog no. 200 99 022) can be replaced by the RC1000. The RC1000 remote control must only be used for the purpose and within the context outlined in this manual. -
Page 8: Hazards In The Event Of Intended Use
When the device is operated, a minimum distance of 7 cm between the remote control and people must be observed, with the exception of hands and wrists. ► Operation at a shorter distance than indicated above is not allowed. The RC1000 remote control complies with part 15 of the FCC regulations (1). - Page 9 NOTICE Possible risk of destruction The RC1000 remote control may be damaged beyond repair by penetrating liquid. ► Do not switch on the RC1000 remote control if liquid has penetrated the unit. ► Contact the INFICON Service Department. RC1000-Operating-instructions-lina15en1-07-(2212) 9 / 48...
- Page 10 (see Technical specifications chapter 8). Any changes made to the RC1000 remote control by the user may result in a violation of statutory provisions or may affect the EMC properties and safety of the product.
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Page 11: Description Of The Rc1000
The RC1000 remote control has been designed to operate the selected INFICON leak detectors. The RC1000 remote control is accommodated in a robust housing the shape of which enables ergonomic working. Magnets on the underside of the unit enable it to be attached to horizontal or vertical metal surfaces. -
Page 12: Operating Elements
3 | Description of the RC1000 INFICON 3.2 Operating Elements Fig. 1: RC1000 remote control Pos. Description Pos. Description Touch Display Charge LED STOP button ZERO button Operating LED START button POWER button Touch Display Shows measurements displayed numerically or as a curve, indicates statuses and offers operating interfaces. - Page 13 INFICON Description of the RC1000 | 3 Charging LED (RC1000WL) Lights up while the battery is being charged. ZERO button Activates the ZERO function (See 5.4). START button Starts the leak test of the leak detector (See 5.4). (See the Technical Manual of the leak detector, and observe the menu option "Control location").
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Page 14: Back Of The Rc1000
3 | Description of the RC1000 INFICON 3.3 Back of the RC1000 NOTICE Risk of damage Use screws that reach max. 6 mm into the housing. Fig. 2: Back of the RC1000 remote control Pos. Description Pos. Description Magnets for attaching the unit to Sound outlet aperture for the metal surfaces, e.g. -
Page 15: Supplied Equipment
INFICON Description of the RC1000 | 3 3.4 Supplied equipment Cat.-No. 551-015 Remote control RC1000WL, wireless Item Quantity Remote control RC1000WL Connection cable, 4 m Wall plug-in power supply (for integrated battery) Radio transmitter Connection cable for radio transmitter Sealing plug for RJ25 socket Operating instructions Cat.-No. -
Page 16: Installation
With the wired version of the RC1000C, leak detectors can be operated over a maximum distance of 34 m using the connection cable (4 m) and a maximum of three extension cables (10 m each) available as accessories. 16 / 48 RC1000-Operating-instructions-lina15en1-07-(2212) -
Page 17: Connecting Radio Transmitter And Leak
(e.g. at the ceiling of the room). The operating range of the radio transmitter will be affected by metal objects in its near, avoid installing the antenna near such objects. RC1000-Operating-instructions-lina15en1-07-(2212) 17 / 48... -
Page 18: Inputs And Outputs
4 | Installation INFICON 4.3 Inputs and outputs RJ25 socket The RJ25 socket is located at the underside of the RC1000 remote control and closed with a protective plug when delivered. Fig. 4: RJ25 socket on the bottom of the remote control RC1000C The RJ25 socket is used exclusively for communication with the leak detector. - Page 19 Standard stereo headphones with a 3.5 mm jack plug and >2x32 Ohm impedance can be connected to the jack. If the headphones are inserted, the volume of the integrated loudspeaker is automatically lowered. Charging socket for the enclosed power supply RC1000-Operating-instructions-lina15en1-07-(2212) 19 / 48...
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Page 20: Wall Plug-In Power Supply
The battery can be charged during operation. You can use the enclosed power supply all over the world; adapt it with the interchangeable blades to the national design (Europe, North America, Japan, UK, China, Australia, see also 8.4). 20 / 48 RC1000-Operating-instructions-lina15en1-07-(2212) -
Page 21: Operating The Remote Control
„no data connection“ is displayed. The establishing of a data connection is described in chapter 5.3.2. If a data connection with a leak detector is established the RC1000 shows the measuring screen on the display (see Fig. 10). See also 2 Connecting / disconnecting WL1000 [} 25]... -
Page 22: Touch Display Operation
"Lock buttons" Touch and hold the symbol for more than 2 seconds to lock out touch display operation. The buttons then become dark. Unlock: touch and hold the symbol for more than 2 seconds. 22 / 48 RC1000-Operating-instructions-lina15en1-07-(2212) - Page 23 Enables to toggle between a large digital display of the values or a display of the progress over time (diagram). "Sound volume" Enables adjusting the volume of the loudspeaker in the leak detector or in the remote control. "Menu" To access the main menu. RC1000-Operating-instructions-lina15en1-07-(2212) 23 / 48...
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Page 24: Main Menu For Configuration
Use the arrow keys to scroll through longer texts Close the window with "OK" Closes the current page No changes made will be saved Closes the current page and saves the changed settings The remote control will now work with these settings 24 / 48 RC1000-Operating-instructions-lina15en1-07-(2212) -
Page 25: Connecting / Disconnecting Wl1000
If devices with which a connection is possible were found in the area, they are displayed in the list "Connectable devices". Select the desired device and connect to it by pressing "Connect". The main menu opens automatically. Press "Cancel" to end the connection process and return to the main menu. RC1000-Operating-instructions-lina15en1-07-(2212) 25 / 48... -
Page 26: Setting The Trigger Level
Confirm the set level with "OK". The trigger level set here does NOT correspond to the trigger lever set on the leak detector but only applies to the acoustic alarm signal of the RC1000 remote control. 26 / 48 RC1000-Operating-instructions-lina15en1-07-(2212) -
Page 27: Scale: Scaling Of The Leak-Rate Curve
• Opens a submenu with a choice between linear and logarithmic display of the measured values and the automatically scaling (see Fig. 16). Time axis: • Opens a submenu for the scaling of the time axis (see Fig. 17). Fig. 16: Scale submenu RC1000-Operating-instructions-lina15en1-07-(2212) 27 / 48... - Page 28 Fig. 17: Menu scaling of the time axis • The selected value is displayed in the centre. • The shown time in this menu is the displayed range of the time axis of the leak- rate curve. 28 / 48 RC1000-Operating-instructions-lina15en1-07-(2212)
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Page 29: Sound Volume
• Set the volume of the leak detector and/ or the remote control with the arrow keys. • Level 0: the volume is turned off The volume of the leak detector is overwritten by the remote control. RC1000-Operating-instructions-lina15en1-07-(2212) 29 / 48... -
Page 30: Recorder
Opens a submenu (see Fig. 20). • Select „Copy“ to write recorded data to a plugged-in USB stick. Opens a submenu (see Fig. 21). • Select „Delete“ to erase data from the internal memory. Opens a submenu (see Fig. 22). 30 / 48 RC1000-Operating-instructions-lina15en1-07-(2212) - Page 31 • „Interval“ is the duration between the storage of two measured values to the data file. • „Memory location“ selects the storage to the USB stick or the internal memory. Set correct values of date and time (see 5.3.8.3) to identify the appropriate data files after recording. RC1000-Operating-instructions-lina15en1-07-(2212) 31 / 48...
- Page 32 Recorded data files can be copied to a plugged-in USB stick Fig. 21: Recorder submenu Copy files • Plug-in the USB stick to the RC1000. • Select the files by clicking on it or use the „Select all“ button. • Press „OK“ to copy the selected files to the USB stick.
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Page 33: Info: Device Information
5 information pages. Fig. 23: Info menu • Select the desired information with the arrow keys. • Return to the main menu with "OK". RC1000-Operating-instructions-lina15en1-07-(2212) 33 / 48... -
Page 34: Miscellaneous
• By clicking on "Language", the sub-menu is opened for selecting the language. • The current language is displayed in the centre. Available are: German, English, French, Spanish, Russian and Chinese. • Select the desired language with the arrow keys and confirm with "OK". 34 / 48 RC1000-Operating-instructions-lina15en1-07-(2212) -
Page 35: Energy-Saving Options (Rc1000Wl)
RC1000WL connected to leak detector via cable) if the leak detector is in STBY or VENT mode. When pushing any key at the RC1000WL the programmed time to switch off the backlight illumination will start again. RC1000-Operating-instructions-lina15en1-07-(2212) 35 / 48... -
Page 36: Set Time And Date
• Confirm the set time with "OK". • The date can be set in the same way. The wired remote control RC1000C can not store date and time if the connecting cable is removed or the leak detector is turned off. 36 / 48 RC1000-Operating-instructions-lina15en1-07-(2212) -
Page 37: Operating The Leak Detector
(holding function) is activated. This displays the maximum leak rate which has occurred since „START“. Press „START“ again to re-initialise the holding function. (See the Operating instructions of the leak test device used.) After starting up, the leak test device can be in „Evacuating“ or „Measure“ mode: RC1000-Operating-instructions-lina15en1-07-(2212) 37 / 48... - Page 38 Pressing the ZERO button activates the background suppression in the leak detector. (See the operating instructions of the leak detector.) The „calibration“ function can only be activated on the leak detector, not with the remote control. 38 / 48 RC1000-Operating-instructions-lina15en1-07-(2212)
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Page 39: Paging Function
Settings - Miscellaneous - Paging function Pressing the button „On“ lets an acoustic signal sound at the remote control, the button „Off“ quits this signal. (Available with leak detector software version V. 4.5 at UL1000/UL5000 and V.1.7 at Modul1000.) RC1000-Operating-instructions-lina15en1-07-(2212) 39 / 48... -
Page 40: Maintenance Tasks
Wall plug-in power supply RC1000WL 200 003 317 6.2 Maintenance The RC1000 remote control requires any maintenance. Only the battery of the RC1000WL needs replacing if its storage capacity becomes less. WARNING Possible short circuit hazard. -
Page 41: Cleaning
INFICON Maintenance tasks | 6 6.3 Cleaning Do not use any solvents Clean the plastic housing of the device, the front foil and the display using a soft cloth, moistened with some water or soap suds. RC1000-Operating-instructions-lina15en1-07-(2212) 41 / 48... -
Page 42: Transport And Disposal
Possible risk of damage The RC1000 remote control may be damaged by improper transport. ► Always transport the RC1000 remote control in its original packaging. 7.2 Disposal Dispose of the device in accordance with the applicable statutory provisions on the disposal of electronic devices, especially also regarding the installed rechargeable battery. -
Page 43: Technical Data
Only for use within buildings EN 61010 Permissible ambient temperature (during 5 to +40 ° C operation) Permissible storage temperature -10 to +60 ° C Maximum relative humidity 80% to 31°C, linear decreasing 50% at 40°C RC1000-Operating-instructions-lina15en1-07-(2212) 43 / 48... -
Page 44: Mains Power For Wall Plug-In Power Supply
Mains voltages and frequencies 100 - 240 ± 10% V, 50/60 Hz Interchangeable blades of mains plug Europe, North America, Japan, UK, China, Australia Power consumption max.30 VA 8.5 Wireless permits of RC1000WL CE, FCC, IC, TELEC, MIC, MII 44 / 48 RC1000-Operating-instructions-lina15en1-07-(2212) -
Page 45: Ordering Information
INFICON Ordering information | 9 9 Ordering information Description Cat. no. RC1000C remote control, non-wireless 551-010 RC1000WL remote control, wireless 551-015 Accessories: 10 m extension cable 14022 Wireless transmitter 551-020 (to operate a second leak detector) RC1000-Operating-instructions-lina15en1-07-(2212) 45 / 48... -
Page 46: Appendix
10 | Appendix INFICON 10 Appendix 46 / 48 RC1000-Operating-instructions-lina15en1-07-(2212) - Page 47 INFICON Appendix | 10 RC1000-Operating-instructions-lina15en1-07-(2212) 47 / 48...
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