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Translation of the original operating instructions ELT Vmax Battery Leak Detector Catalog No. 600-301 minc98en1-01-(2405) From software version V1.43...
Overview of rights groups .................... 25 6.2.3.2 Select, modify, create user profile .................. 26 6.2.3.3 Modify personal settings .................... 27 6.2.4 Switch off Automatic Login...................... 27 6.2.5 Switch on Automatic Login...................... 27 6.3 Settings for the measurements ...................... 29 ELT Vmax Operating-instructions-minc98en1-01-(2405)
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6.12 Logging off from the device........................ 40 7 Cleaning and maintenance.......................... 41 7.1 Maintenance of ELT Vmax........................ 42 7.1.1 ELT Vmax: Cleaning the housing .................... 42 7.1.2 ELT Vmax: Change filter mat...................... 42 7.2 Maintenance plan........................... 43 8 Decommissioning ............................ 44 8.1 Disposing of the device ..........................
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 ELT Vmax Operating-instructions-minc98en1-01-(2405) 5 / 50...
• The test objects must contain a solvent in the electrolyte, which can be detected by a quadrupole mass spectrometer. • The ELT Vmax and the CP7 are suitable for use in the dry room. • Only operate the device as intended, as described in the operating instructions, in order to avoid hazards due to incorrect use.
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INFICON Safety | 2 • Note: This device is not intended to be used in living areas. ELT Vmax Operating-instructions-minc98en1-01-(2405) 7 / 50...
• Always observe the complete operating instructions for all work. • If you have any questions about operation or maintenance that are not answered in this operating instructions, contact INFICON service. 2.3 Owner Requirements The following notes are for companies or any person who is responsible for the safety and effective use of the product by the user, employees or third parties.
Transport in unsuitable packaging material can damage the device. ► Keep the original packaging. ► Only transport the device in its original packaging. Storage Always store the device in compliance with the technical data, see Technical Data [} 16]. ELT Vmax Operating-instructions-minc98en1-01-(2405) 9 / 50...
One or more test chambers are connected to the device at the same time. After closing the test chamber*, the measuring process is started and the test chamber is evacuated. In the case of customer test chambers and INFICON test chambers (optionally available), the customer activates the measuring process via an interface.
INFICON Description | 4 4.2 Design of device 1 2 3 4 5 Fig. 1: ELT Vmax Connection 24 V DC Purge hose connection Status LED Pump 1 Anybus I/O (IO1000 or BM1000) Pump 2 CP7 connection Test chamber connection Protective conductor connection There is an additional connection for the protective earth conductor on the rear of the ELT Vmax.
Navigation button settings Optional input field Product name Navigation diagnostic button Time Purge Access control Measure User name ZERO Previous page Setpoint Next page Name of current window Navigation operation button Navigation information button Start button 12 / 50 ELT Vmax Operating-instructions-minc98en1-01-(2405)
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Call up help for the current function Confirm entry or selection Load Analysis Save Edit Copy Delete Page forward Page back The measurement result is displayed in the measurement window on the left. For more information, see Result display. ELT Vmax Operating-instructions-minc98en1-01-(2405) 13 / 50...
If the leak rate is below the setpoint, the measurement result is shown on a green Leaktight background. Measurement result: If the leak rate is above the setpoint for leaks, the measurement result is shown on a Leaking red background. 14 / 50 ELT Vmax Operating-instructions-minc98en1-01-(2405)
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If the leak rate is above the setpoint for warning but still below the setpoint for leaks, Warning the measurement result is shown on an orange background. The specification of a setpoint for a warning is optional. ELT Vmax Operating-instructions-minc98en1-01-(2405) 15 / 50...
Degree of cleanliness of the operating ISO CLASS 6 environment (clean room or clean room class) Indoors only 4.3.3 Electrical data 600-301 Current Voltage 24 V DC ± 5% Electronic interfaces Anybus I/O Connection, Controll Unit 16 / 50 ELT Vmax Operating-instructions-minc98en1-01-(2405)
► Connect the ELT Vmax and the CP7 to an equipotential bonding. ► Do not operate ELT Vmax and the CP7 in the immediate vicinity of dangerous electrical voltages. ► Disconnect the ELT Vmax from the power supply immediately by pulling out the 24V DC plug in the event of recognizable defects.
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► Install the ELT Vmax and the optional CP7 in a 19" rack. ► Do not shake the ELT Vmax during operation or for five minutes after switching off. ► Always operate the ELT Vmax and the optionally available CP7 as a desktop unit or installed in a 19"...
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INFICON trained and instructed employees. ELT Vmax Use as a table-top appliance Distance dimensions of the rubber feet depth 448 mm, width 344 mm • In order not to distort the measurement results, select a location where the room temperature for the battery leak detector is as constant as possible.
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5 | Installation INFICON 1 2 3 4 5 Fig. 3: ELT Vmax Connection 24 V DC Purge connection Status LED Pump 1 Anybus I/O Pump 2 Connection of CP7, IO1000 or Test chamber connection BM1000 Protective conductor connection Fig. 4: CP7...
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INFICON Installation | 5 Connection diagram of ELT Vmax / system example with 3 test chambers 12 13 14 ELT Vmax Test chamber connection Protective conductor connection Pump connection 2 Connection CP7 Pump connection 1 Connection of IO1000 / BM1000...
► Do not expose the battery leak detector to direct sunlight. ► Please note the technical specifications. 6.1 Switch on and login ► Switch on the power supply to start the ELT Vmax. ð On delivery, the device displays the measurement screen after a start-up phase on the CP7.
• Export/delete measurement data, • Modify measurement settings. Supervisor Members of the group Supervisor have all the rights of groups User and Operator. In addition, they can • Create/modify/delete operators, • Create/modify/delete supervisors, • Perform software updates ELT Vmax Operating-instructions-minc98en1-01-(2405) 25 / 50...
Mueller Name Mueller Group User Language German User settings If the "PIN" field is not filled in or you want to change the content, enter a 4-digit PIN. 26 / 50 ELT Vmax Operating-instructions-minc98en1-01-(2405)
You can specify whether a user of your choice is automatically logged in after the device is switched on without the login window. ü Supervisor rights ü The requested user has already been created. See "Select, modify, create user profile [} 26]". > User accounts > Manage Automatic Login ELT Vmax Operating-instructions-minc98en1-01-(2405) 27 / 50...
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Enter the name of the user in the "Name" window. The input is case-sensitive. Enter the current PIN of the user profile in the "PIN" window. Activate the option "Active" in the window "Auto Login". Save 28 / 50 ELT Vmax Operating-instructions-minc98en1-01-(2405)
, to create a new product. The window "Product Settings" opens. Click on "Settings" / "Product" to open the "Product settings" window. In this case, enter under "Product Name" a product name as required, change it or keep it. ELT Vmax Operating-instructions-minc98en1-01-(2405) 29 / 50...
For example, a serial number or batch number. This text is not only displayed in the measurement window, but also saved during data recording. The text is assigned to the measurement performed. 30 / 50 ELT Vmax Operating-instructions-minc98en1-01-(2405)
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This is automatically transferred to the input field. When scanning several barcodes, they are separated from each other by a |. Reading a barcode with a barcode scanner is possible in this window. ELT Vmax Operating-instructions-minc98en1-01-(2405) 31 / 50...
ü You have saved the settings for the desired product in the device. ü You have selected the desired product, see "Select product [} 30]". ü The measurement process of the ELT Vmax is designed so that the connected test chamber is prepared before the measurement is started with the ELT Vmax. This was to enable the addition of carrier gas.
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After completion of the measurement you can remove the object and measure additional test objects. ð Interface: The leak rate determined by the ELT Vmax can be read out using the corresponding command of the interface protocol you have selected.
Simple purge is started via the system The ELT Vmax performs an automatic purging process after the function is started. Here, the test chamber and vacuum system are cyclically pumped out and ventilated so that the background is reduced in the device following contamination.
The CP7 records data in the internal memory for each measurement and in the event of an error. You can either send this file to INFICON via email or request an upload link from support. How to provide INFICON with this data Connect a FAT32 formatted USB flash drive to the control unit Navigate to the "Diagnosis...
> Device information ð The stored information is displayed. 6.7.5 Bringing up log Button to display device messages in list form. This information is useful when you contact the manufacturer's service department. ► > Protocol 36 / 50 ELT Vmax Operating-instructions-minc98en1-01-(2405)
In order to load the new software version, press on the button "Update". ð After completion there is an automatic restart of the operating unit. ELT Vmax Operating-instructions-minc98en1-01-(2405) 37 / 50...
In order to load the new software version, press on the button "Update". ð After completion there is an automatic restart of the system. 38 / 50 ELT Vmax Operating-instructions-minc98en1-01-(2405)
In order to load the new software version, press on the button "Update". ð After completion there is an automatic restart of the system. ELT Vmax Operating-instructions-minc98en1-01-(2405) 39 / 50...
► > General > Measurement Improper changes can result in faulty measurements. ► Only make changes to the settings on this page after consultation with INFICON. 6.11 Call up active errors and warnings with CP7 Active errors Errors or warnings are displayed on the active user interface. In addition, the diagnosis symbol changes color >...
► Consult a physician if necessary. CAUTION Danger due to dropping heavy loads The device is heavy and can damage persons and items through tilting or dropping. ► Place the device only on a sufficiently sturdy surface. ELT Vmax Operating-instructions-minc98en1-01-(2405) 41 / 50...
7.1.1 ELT Vmax: Cleaning the housing The housing consists of a painted metal housing. Make sure that the ELT Vmax is disconnected from the power supply. Only use water for moistening. Avoid cleaning agents that contain alcohol, fat or oil.
Replace the internal Internal filter 200013817 filter *As required Explanation of maintenance levels: Maintenance level I: Customer without any technical training Maintenance level II: Customer with technical and INFICON training Maintenance level III: INFICON Service ELT Vmax Operating-instructions-minc98en1-01-(2405) 43 / 50...
ð You will then receive a return number and the shipping address. Use the original packaging when returning. Before shipping the instrument, attach a copy of the completed contamination declaration to the outside of the package. For contamination declaration see below. 44 / 50 ELT Vmax Operating-instructions-minc98en1-01-(2405)
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