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Varian 979 Series Operation Manual (140 pages)
Helium Mass Spectrometer Leak Detector
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Varian
| Category:
Security Sensors
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Table of Contents
Warranty
3
Warranty Replacement and Adjustment
3
Items Not Covered by the Warranty
3
Table of Contents
5
Declaration of Conformity
13
Preface
14
Hazard and Safety Information
14
Solvents
15
Equipment, General
16
Power and Static
17
Vacuum Equipment and Cleanliness
19
O-Ring Care
20
Spectrometer Tube
21
Gross Leak Option
21
Pumps
21
Vacuum Technologies Services
22
Contacting Vacuum Technologies
22
Bench Mount Unit
23
Section 1. Introduction to the Model 979 Series
23
The Model 979
23
Model 979 Series Configurations
23
Single, Oil-Sealed Mechanical Pump Configuration on Two-Wheel Cart
24
Single, Dry Mechanical Pump Configuration on Two-Wheel Cart
25
Single, Dry Mechanical Pump Configuration on Four-Wheel Cart
26
Dual, Oil-Sealed Mechanical Pump Configuration on Four-Wheel Cart
27
Dual, Dry Mechanical Pump Configuration on Four-Wheel Cart
28
Unpacking the 979
29
Unpacking Instructions
29
Removing the 979 from the Skid
30
Removing Loose Packing
30
Services Required for Operation
31
Power
31
Helium
32
Recommended Additional Services
32
Preparation for Operation
32
Installation
33
Bench System Installations
33
Bench System Installation
33
Storage
34
Front Panel Displays and Controls
34
Rear Panel Controls
36
System Control and Communication Panel
36
Power Control and Circuit Breakers
37
Universal Remote Option
39
Specifications
40
Series Specifications
40
Section 2. Operating the 979 Leak Detector
43
Initial Startup and Shutdown
43
Startup
43
Calibration
43
Shutdown
43
Operator Interface
44
Front Panel
44
Sniffer Set-Up Procedure
47
Key Switch
47
Sniffer Mode Sensitivity Range (Full Scale)
47
Touch Panel Menus
48
Contrast Adjustment of the Touch Panel Display
48
Changing Variables in Touch Panel Screens
48
Touch Panel Home Screen
48
Selecting Options in Touch Panel Screens
49
Touch Panel Home Screen
50
Digital Leak Rate
50
Leak Rate Displayed on Home Screen: 0.6E-09 Atm CC/Sec
50
Bar Graph Display: 0.6 X
50
Atm CC/Sec
50
Test Port Pressure
51
Leak Detector Status
51
Leak Detector Condition
51
Reject Status Indicator
51
SYS INFO and MENUS Touch Screen Boxes
51
Operating States
52
Condition States
52
System Information Screen
54
System Information Screen Conditions
54
First Menu Selection Screen
56
Calibrated Leak Set-Up
56
Calibrated Leak Set-Up Screen
56
Selecting Internal or External Calibrated Leak for Calibration
57
Selecting Full or Fast Calibration Routine
57
Reject and Audio Set Points
58
Changing and Enabling Set Point Values
58
Reject and Audio Set Points Screen
58
Auto Sequencer Set-Up
59
Auto Sequencer Set-Up Screen
59
Auto Sequencer Set-Up Controls
60
Rough Pump Set-Up
61
Selecting Rough Only or Split Flow Mode
61
Rough Pump Set-Up Screen
61
Inputting the Rough Pump and Forepump Sizes
62
VENT LOCK Function
62
Leak Rate Ranging Set-Up
62
Leak Rate Ranging Set-Up Screen
62
Range Stop and Manual Range Set-Up and Control
63
Selecting Fine Test or Gross Test Only Mode
64
System Sensitivity
64
Standard Sensitivity Leak Detector
65
High Sensitivity Leak Detector
65
Output Control Set-Up
66
Leak Rate Analog Output Voltage Selection
66
Bargraph Display Set-Up
66
Output Control Set-Up Screen
66
Leak Detector Logarithmic Output Voltage
67
Leak Detector Linear Output Voltage
67
Serial Communications Protocol Set-Up
68
Transfer Pressure Set-Up
68
Transfer Pressure Set-Up Screen
68
NEXT and BACK Boxes
69
Second Menu Selection Screen
70
Units Set-Up
70
Leak Rate and Test Port Pressure Units Selection
70
Second Menu Screen
70
Units Set-Up Screen
70
Section 3. Service
71
Version
71
Second Menu Screen
71
Version Screen
71
Service Menu Screen
72
Manual Zeroing and Calibrate
73
Auto-Zero < 0
73
Manual Zeroing and Cal Screen
73
Gain
74
Offset
74
Manual Spectube Tuning
74
Manual Spectube Tuning Screen
74
Changing Manual Tuning Parameters
75
Repeller
75
Emission Current
75
Ion Voltage
76
Variable Focus Voltage
76
Suppressor Voltage
76
Fixed Focus Voltage
76
Filament Selection
76
Manual Valve Control
77
Valve State Table - Single Mechanical Pump System
77
Manual Valve Control Screen
77
Valve State Table - Dual Mechanical Pump System
78
System Initialize Set-Up
79
Gauge Calibration Procedures
79
Vacuum System Diagram
78
System Initialize Set-Up Screen
79
Gauge Calibration Screen
79
System Pressure Gauge Calibration Procedure
80
Vacuum (Low Pressure) Calibration
80
Touch Panel Home Screen
80
Atmospheric Calibration
81
Test Port Pressure Gauge Calibration Procedure
81
Vacuum (Low Pressure) Calibration
82
Atmospheric Calibration
82
Section 4. Maintenance
83
Scheduled Maintenance
85
As-Required Maintenance
85
Daily Maintenance
86
Sensitivity Check
86
Recalibrate the Internal Calibrated Leak
86
Spectrometer Tube Overhaul
86
Removing the Spectrometer Tube Assembly
87
Tools and Parts Required for Spectrometer Tube Overhaul
87
Front Panel
88
Removing the Connectors
89
Quick Clamp
89
Front View of the Spectrometer Tube Assembly
89
Wing Nut
90
Magnet Body Bracket Screws
91
Magnet Assembly Slotted Screws
92
Tuning Magnet Set Screws
92
Removing the Button TC
93
Button TC Assembly
93
Button TC Wires (View with Header On)
94
Removing the Ion Source
95
The Ion Source
96
Ion Source Cavity
96
Removing the Preamplifier
97
Ground Slit Plate
97
Remove the Magnetic Poles
98
Magnetic Pole Piece
98
Removing the O-Ring from Magnetic Pole Piece
98
Examining and Cleaning the Spectrometer Parts
99
Removing the Second Magnetic Pole Piece
99
Discolored Ground Slit Plate
99
Discolored Ground Magnet Pole Piece
100
Vacusolv Cleaning Wipe
100
Reassembly
101
Inspecting the O-Ring
101
Spectrometer Tube Reassembly
101
Ion Source Replacement Outside of Annual Maintenance
102
Reassembly
103
Mechanical Pump
104
Oil-Sealed Pump Fluid Change
104
Triscroll Pump Tip Seal Replacement
104
Spare Parts List
104
Spare Parts
104
Accessory Item List
106
Appendix A. Rear Panel Interface Connectors
107
Optically Isolated Outputs
107
System Control and Communication Panel
107
Summary Table of Optically Isolated Outputs
108
Optically Isolated Inputs
109
Optically Isolated Output Circuit Sketch
108
Summary Table of Optically Isolated Inputs
109
Non-Isolated Serial and Analog Interfaces
110
Optically Isolated Input Circuit Sketch
109
Summary Table of Non-Isolated I/O
110
Remote Control Connector
111
Summary Table of Non-Isolated Serial and Power
111
Appendix B. Communications Protocol
113
Protocol
113
Communicating with
114
Windows Hyperterminal Set-Up Instructions
114
Printing with Hyperterminal
116
Internal Operating Parameters
117
Non-Volatile Operating Parameters
119
Spectrometer Operating Parameters
121
Leak Detection Actions
121
Appendix C. Introduction to Leak Detection
123
Leak Testing-Why Is It Needed
123
Classes of Leak Detection
123
Terminology
124
Decimal Notation
124
Various Methods of Testing for Leaks
125
Helium Mass Spectrometer Leak Detection (MSLD
126
Principles of Mass Spectrometry
126
Application as a Leak Detector
126
The Nature of Flow in a Vacuum
126
Facts about Leak Rates
127
Leak Detection Methods
127
Test Piece Evacuated (Figure C-1A and Figure C-1B
128
Test Piece Pressurized (Figure
128
Determine Overall Leak Rate
128
Test Piece Pressurized: Detector Probe Used to Locate Leak
128
Test Piece Already Sealed (Figure
129
Test Piece Sealed with Helium or Mixture of Helium and Other Gases: Bell Jar Used to Determine Overall Leak Rate
129
Mass Spectrometer Leak Detector-Simplified Description
130
C.7 Mass Spectrometer Leak Detector—Simplified Description
130
Mass Spectrometer Leak Detector
130
Magnetic Separation Principle
131
Index
133
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