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Usage in practice Owing to the practice-oriented design of the instruments, work with these is simple and reliable when observing the following: For leak detection Switch the instrument to Search Mode. Guide the sniffer probe as closely as possible to the suspected leaking locations.
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For concentration rise measurements (integral atm.) In the set-up select the unit of measurement “ppm”. Place the test specimen within the chamber free of SF6, close the chamber. Zero the leak detector in clean ambient air by operating the “Zero” button. For the initial measurement with the P1 XTL leak detector, push the sniffer probe for approximately 10 to 20 seconds through a corresponding connection directly into the chamber.
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P1 XT menu system From the main screen that is seen during measurement, the menu system is invoked by clicking the symbol in the upper right corner of the screen. This will bring up the the menu selection screen. Available options are: MEASUREMENT This is home to all settings related to actual measurement.
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Select the gas wich is used in your components • • C4-FN C4-FN allows to select the used concentration if desired. Displayed value is corrected to reflect concentrations lower than 100% so as to give a direct readout of the calculated leak rate. Calibration User Adjustable Zero Tracking The measurement of electron capturing substances is based on a very small current flowing through ionised air.
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mode, pull up the menu system, then select "Measurement" / "Zero Tracking", and use the arrow keys to set the desired modes (OFF/LOW/NORM/HIGH) for leak rate and concentration measurement respectively. To exit, use "BACK" if you wish to continue with the menu system, "ESC"...
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This option is only ever used if you need to connect the instrument to a different USB Radio Stick by entering the Radio Stick's MAC address. To change it, clear the entire entry field, and enter the MAC address of the new USB Radio Stick as per separate instructions.
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Open the Case. Press firmly on the top of the P1 XT Handgun to release the docking station to the working position. The instrument will slide out in the working position. ionscience.com Pioneering Gas Sensing Technology...
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Wait for any action until working position. Take one P1 SmartSensor out of the storage bay. Attach the P1 SmartSensor into the plug at the handgun before you switch the instrument on. ionscience.com Pioneering Gas Sensing Technology...
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To switch the instrument ON press the left button on the Handgun shortly. The P1 XT will start in „SEARCH MODE“ or “MEASUREMENT MODE” whatever was used before. To change from „SEARCH MODE“ to „MEASUREMENT MODE“ and back again swipe your finger over the display from left to right.
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Service life of the P1 SmartSensor The service life to be expected of the SmartSensors is approximately 200 to 300 hours of continuous (!) operation under average conditions of the air in the room. On the basis of an active measurement time of approximately 2 hours per workday, this gives a utilisation duration of approximately 6 months.
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From the 300th operating hour onwards, the operator is reminded upon starting the system that the SmartSensor must be replaced. Up to a maximum of 320 hours, the SmartSensor can still be operated after confirming the reminder. Thereafter, it must be replaced. Exchanging the P1 SmartSensor Before replacing the SmartSensor, the instrument must always be switched off first.
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Instrument Firmware Log Instrument Amendement Manual Firmware Version Software 1.0.08 Launch Version – P1 XTL First Edition n.a. 1.0.11 Display Units ppm and g/year added n.a. Technical Data Screen added 1.0.12 Battery drain Issue improved n.a. Calibration stabilisation time improved Passed calibration screen message improved SmartSensor lifetime message The firmware update process via the radio...
2.8" Touch Display on handset Self diagnostics Sample flow, sensor condition, battery condition, hardware fault Battery Handset Li-ion, inductive charge at docking station, shelf life 12 months if charged fully Storage conditions -10°C ... + 60°C Operating temperature 0°C ... 50°C...
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DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 Certificate No.: DE011836-1 Product description: SF6 Leak detector is sensitive instrument for determining SF6 or gasmixture with C4-FN leaks. Conformity assessment procedure: The product's conformity was assessed with respect to the following requirements: – EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, LVD Directive 2014/35/EU. –...
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