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Remote Control for Leak Detector SmartTest
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  • Page 1 RC 500 / RC 500 WL Remote Control for Leak Detector SmartTest Operating Instructions...
  • Page 2 Product identification The information of the type plate is required for the communication with Pfeiffer Vacuum. Fig. 1 Product identification Validity This document is valid for products with article number PT 445 420-T RC 500 WL PT 445 421-T RC 500 You can find the article number on the type plate.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Restrictions of use Hazards in the event of intended use Description RC 500 / RC 500 WL Operating Elements Back of the RC 500 / RC 500 WL Supplied equipment Installation Connection to the leak detector Connecting radio transmitter and leak detector 19...
  • Page 4 Operating the leak detector Paging function Maintenance tasks Spare parts Maintenance Cleaning Transport and disposal Transporting Disposal Technical Data Weight / dimensions Characteristics Environmental Conditions Mains power for wall plug-in power supply Wireless permits of RC 500 WL Ordering Information Declaration of conformity...

  • Page 5: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions How to use this manual • Please read these operating instructions before commissioning the remote control. • Keep the operating instructions so that you can refer to them at any time. • Enclose the operating instructions if the remote control is passed on to third parties.

  • Page 7: Important Safety Instructions

    Intended use The RC 500 / RC 500 WL remote control is intended for the operation of the SmartTest HLT 550, HLT 560, and HLT 570 leak detectors.

  • Page 8: Restrictions Of Use

    Restrictions of use Danger S TOP Danger in explosive environments. The RC 500 / RC 500 WL remote control may only be used away from explosive environments. Hazards in the event of intended use Danger S TOP Possible interference with pacemakers.
  • Page 9 Operation at a shorter distance than indicated above is not allowed. The RC 500 / RC 500 WL remote control complies with part 15 of the FCC regulations...
  • Page 10 The RC 500 / RC 500 WL remote control may be damaged beyond repair by penetrating liquid. Do not switch on the RC 500 / RC 500 WL remote control if liquid has penetrated the unit. Contact the Pfeiffer Vacuum Service Department.
  • Page 11 Caution Possible risk of damage! The RC 500 / RC 500 WL remote control may be damaged by being stored in unfavourable conditions (too damp, too hot, too cold, too high above sea level) for months or years (see Technical specifications chapter 8).
  • Page 12 Notice: Any changes made to the RC 500 / RC 500 WL remote control by the user may result in a violation of statutory provisions or may affect the EMC properties and safety of the product. Pfeiffer Vacuum does not accept any...

  • Page 13: Description Rc 500 / Rc 500 Wl

    Description RC 500 / RC 500 WL The RC 500 / RC 500 WL remote control operates the leak detectors SmartTest HLT 550, HLT 560 and HLT 570. The RC 500 / RC 500 WL remote control is accommodated in a robust housing the shape of which enables ergonomic working.

  • Page 14: Operating Elements

    CHARGE LED Fig. 2 RC 500 WL remote control POWER button (1) RC 500 WL: Power switch. After pressing and briefly holding the switch, the operating LED lights up as confirmation and flashes when the remote control is ready for use.
  • Page 15 Activates the ZERO function. Touch display (4) Shows measurements displayed numerically or as a curve, indicates statuses and offers operating interfaces. Operating LED (5) Flashes during normal operation. Charging LED (RC 500 WL) (6) Lights up while the battery is being charged.

  • Page 16: Back Of The Rc 500 / Rc 500 Wl

    Use screws that reach max. 6 mm into the housing. Sound outlet aperture for the integrated loudspeaker. Eye for attaching carrying devices (e.g. wrist band, to be ordered separately). Fig. 3 Back of the RC 500 / RC 500 WL remote control...

  • Page 17: Supplied Equipment

    Supplied equipment Article number RC 500 WL remote control, wireless PT 445 420-T Supplied RC 500 WL remote control equipment Connection cable, 4 m wall plug-in power supply (for integrated battery) Radio transmitter Connection cable for radio transmitter Operating instructions...

  • Page 18: Installation

    Installation Connection to the leak detector RC 500 WL (wireless) The RC 500 WL remote control is connected to the leak detector by means of a wireless data connection. Connect the leak detector to the radio transmitter for this purpose (see chapter 4.2).

  • Page 19: Connecting Radio Transmitter And Leak Detector

    Connecting radio transmitter and leak detector Connecting the radio transmitter for the RC 500 WL (wireless) remote control: Use Velcro to position the radio transmitter (1) in a suitable location on the SmartTest leak detector so that there is a direct line of sight between the antenna and the remote control.

  • Page 20: Inputs And Outputs

    Inputs and outputs The inputs and outputs of the RC 500 / RC 500 WL remote control have covers to prevent large dirt particles and mois- ture from penetrating. Notice: The IP42 safety class can only be guaranteed if the covers are closed.
  • Page 21 Connections on the side Notice: Fold the protective strip upwards before connecting a plug. Fig. 6 Connections on the side (without cover) USB connection Insert the USB stick (FAT formatted) to record data. 3.5 mm jack for stereo headphones Standard stereo headphones with a 3.5 mm jack plug and >2x32 Ohm impedance can be connected to the jack.

  • Page 22: Wall Plug-In Power Supply

    Wall plug-in power supply Danger S TOP Possible risk of voltage hazard! Do not open the external wall plug-in power supply of the RC 500 WL remote control. This might result in electric shock and/or injuries. Danger S TOP Risk due to incorrect power supply unit!
  • Page 23 The RC 500 WL is always switched on while the power supply cable is connected and the battery is being charged, the Charging LED is lit. Short pressing of the „POWER“ button reduces the backlight intensity, pressing it for a time longer than about 10 s performs a reset of the remote control.

  • Page 24: 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 RC 500 / RC 500 WL shows the measuring screen on the display (see Fig. 9).

  • Page 25: Touch Display Operation

    Touch display operation Fig. 9 Symbols and information on the display Pos. Description Lock/unlock buttons Status of the wireless connection Data set of the entry Display of measured values Charging status display Trigger level Sound volume Toggle display of measured values Menu (access to the main menu)
  • Page 26 Unlock: touch and hold the symbol for more than 2 seconds. • "Connection": Shows whether the RC 500 WL is connected to the leak test device by a wireless link. • "Data recording": The number of the active data record is displayed.

  • Page 27: Main Menu For The Configuration

    Main menu for the configuration The "Menu" symbol (Fig. 9 Pos. 9) can be used to access the main menu for the configuration of the remote control. The functions of the individual buttons are described in more detail in the following. Fig.

  • Page 28: Buttons With Basic Functions

    5.3.1 Buttons with basic functions Fig. 11 Buttons with basic functions If displayed, these buttons have the following functions: "?" Opens a help window for the current display. • Click on "?". • Use the arrow keys to scroll through longer texts. •...

  • Page 29: Connecting / Disconnecting (Rc 500 Wl)

    5.3.2 Connecting / disconnecting (RC 500 WL) The RC 500 WL remote control searches for a receiver (radio transmitter) of a leak detector after turning on or after pressing the "Connect" button. If no connection is found in the area within 20 seconds, the search is aborted.

  • Page 30: Setting The Trigger Level

    Fig. 13 Trigger level menu Notice: 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 RC 500 / RC 500 WL remote control.

  • Page 31: Scaling Of The Leak-Rate Curve

    5.3.4 Scaling of the leak-rate curve Scaling options of the leak-rate curve and the bargraph: • Q(t) axis: Opens a submenu with a choice between linear and logarithmic display of the measured values and the automatically scaling (see Fig. 15). •...
  • Page 32 Scaling the time axis of the leak-rate curve: 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. Fig. 16 Menu scaling of the time axis...

  • Page 33: Sound Volume

    5.3.5 Sound volume In this menu you can set the volume of the acoustic signals at the leak detector and at the remote control using the "Arrow up" and "Arrow down" buttons. Setting the volume: The volume of the loudspeaker of the remote control and the connected leak detector can be adjusted within 15 volume levels.

  • Page 34: Recorder

    5.3.6 Recorder Recording measurements, copying or deleting recorded data • Select „Settings“ to start, to stop or to configure the recording of measurements. Opens a submenu (see Fig. 19). • Select „Copy“ to write recorded data to a plugged-in USB stick. Opens a submenu (see Fig.
  • Page 35 Recorded data files can be copied to a plugged- in USB stick • Plug-in the USB stick to the RC 500 / RC 500 WL. • Select the files by clicking on it or use the „Select all“ button. •...

  • Page 36: Info: Device Information

    5.3.7 Info: device information "Info" provides among others information about the power level of the battery, the wireless connection, and gives information on the current version on 4 information pages. Detailed information: • Select the desired information with the arrow keys. •...

  • Page 37: Miscellaneous

    5.3.8 Miscellaneous In the "Miscellaneous" menu, you can set the language, make software updates, set the time and the date, and select energy-saving options. The menu point Service offers expanded functions and test options via an access PIN. Fig. 23 Miscellaneous menu Language selection •...

  • Page 38: Energy-Saving Options (Rc 500 Wl)

    5.3.8.1 Energy-saving options (RC 500 WL) The background illumination can be automatically decreased after a time between 15 s and 10 min. This lowers the energy consumption and the operating time of the battery is extended. • Set the time period with "Arrow up" and "Arrow down".

  • Page 39: 5.3.8.2 Set Time And Date

    • The date can be set in the same way. Fig. 25 Time menu Notice: The wired remote control RC 500 can not store date and time if the connecting cable is removed or the leak detector is turned off.

  • Page 40: Operating The Leak Detector

    Operating the leak detector The "START/STOP" and "ZERO" buttons on the remote control can be used to operate the leak detector in the same manner as on the actual leak detector. Notice: You must observe the operating instructions of the leak detector in any case! If the remote control displays a menu page of the configuration, you can change to the status display of the...
  • Page 41 After starting up, the leak test device can be in „Pumping down“ or „Measure“ mode: Fig. 27 „Pumping down“ and „Measure“ status displays (numerical and bar graph) Fig. 28 „Measure“ status display (curve)

  • Page 42: Paging Function

    The „calibration“ function can only be activated on the leak detector, not with the remote control. Paging function With the paging function the remote control RC 500 WL can easily be located, if it is searched sometimes. Open the following menu at the leak detector: Setup - Info - Paging function Pressing the button „On“...

  • Page 43: Maintenance Tasks

    Description SP No. PT 445 424 Replacement battery RC 500 WL, 3.7 V, 5800 mAh Housing shell set RC 500 / RC 500 WL including keypad foil and PT 445 423 fixture PT 445 430 Wall plug-in power supply RC 500 WL...

  • Page 44: Cleaning

    Replacing the battery (RC 500 WL) See also „Installation manual rechargeable battery RC 500 WL“, document number IG 0143 BN. Fig. 29 Screws on the bottom of the remote control • Loosen the 6 screws (see arrows) and remove the lower shell.

  • Page 45: Transport And Disposal

    Transport and disposal Transporting Caution Possible risk of damage! The RC 500 / RC 500 WL remote control may be damaged by improper transport. Always transport the RC 500 / RC 500 WL remote control in its original packaging. Disposal...

  • Page 46: Technical Data

    >2 x 32 Ohm RC 500 WL charging voltage from 24 V DC, max. 0,7 A Wall plug-in power supply RC 500 supply voltage from leak detector 24 V DC, max. 0,7 A Range of wireless transmission >100 m in free field...

  • Page 47: Environmental Conditions

    Mains voltages and frequencies for 100 - 250 V, 50/60 Hz wall plug-in power supply Power consumption max. 30 VA Interchangeable blades of mains plug Europe, North America, Japan, UK, China, Australia Wireless permits of RC 500 WL CE, FCC, IC, TELEC, MIC, MII...

  • Page 48: Ordering Information

    Radio transmitter PT 445 422 (for operating a second leak detector) Declaration of conformity The declarations of conformity for the remote control in the wireless version RC 500 WL and non-wireless version RC 500 are reproduced on the two following pages.
  • Page 49 We hereby declare that the products listed above conform to the following regulations. The authorised representative for the arrangement of the technical documents is Andreas Schopphoff, Pfeiffer Vacuum GmbH, Berliner Str. 43, 35614 Asslar • Directive on radio equipment and telecommunica- tions terminal equipment (1999/5/EC) •...
  • Page 50 We hereby declare that the products listed above conform to the following regulations. The authorised representative for the arrangement of the technical documents is Andreas Schopphoff, Pfeiffer Vacuum GmbH, Berliner Str. 43, 35614 Asslar • Directive on electromagnetic compatibility (2004/108/EC)
  • Page 52 Leading. Dependable. Pfeiffer Vacuum stands for innovative and custom vacuum solutions worldwide. For German engineering art, Customer Friendly. competent advice and reliable services. Ever since the invention of the turbopump, we´ve been setting standards in our industry. And this claim to leadership will continue to drive us in the future.

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