Agilent Technologies Helium User manual

Agilent Helium Leak Detector
User Manual

2 Agilent Helium Leak Detector User Manual
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Contents
Agilent Helium Leak Detector User Manual 3
Contents
1Instructions for Use 9
About this manual 10
Validity 10
Definitions and terminology 11
Definition of Caution, Warning and Note 11
Warning Symbols 12
Safety 14
Proper and Improper use 14
Solvents 14
Vacuum Equipment and Cleanliness 15
O-ring Care 15
Metal Seal Care 16
Equipment, General 17
Touch Panel Display 18
Radio 18
Power and Static Sensitivity 19
Spectrometer 22
Pumps 22
Protective equipment 23
Safety guideline for Helium Leak Detector 24
Product Description 25
Transport & Storage 25
Installation 26

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Preparation for Installation 26
Unpacking 26
Installation requirements 32
Bench System Installations 33
Helium 34
Recommended Additional Service 34
Startup and Operation of the Leak Detector 35
Startup Procedure 35
Shutdown Procedure 37
Maintenance 38
Daily Maintenance 42
Sensitivity Check 42
Dry Nitrogen Vent 42
Disposal 43
Service 44

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2Technical Information 45
Description of the Leak Detector 47
Leak Detector Configurations 49
Technical Specifications 50
Front Panel Display and Operations 52
Home Screen 53
Front Panel Display - Home Screen Display 55
Rear Panel 57
Features 61
Operating the Leak Detector 62
Screens 62
Basic Functions 62
Home Screen 63
Graphical Display Screen 69
Menus Screen 70
Calibration Screen 71
Calibration Set-Up 71
Test Configuration Screen 77
Test Configuration 77
Reject and Audio Set Points 77
Test Configuration Advanced Features 80
Transfer to Test 83
Stabilization Wait Timer 84
High Pressure Test Set-Up Procedure 84
Home Screen - Activate Gross Test 85
Application Setup 86

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Sniff Method 87
Spray Method 89
High Sensitivity 91
Auto Sequencer 92
Auto Sequencer Set-Up 95
Rough Time Setup 95
Test Time Setup 96
Set Point 1 Setup 96
Set Point 2 Setup 96
Using Set Point 1 and 2 together (Optional) 96
Pressure Set point (High & Low Limit) - Optional 96
Split Flow 97
PPM (parts per million) Sniff Method 100
Settings Screen 110
Settings Menu 110
Main Settings 111
Configure Date and Time 113
Screen Settings 115
Analog Output 117
Remote Control 119
Password and Restrictions 120
Wireless 121
Maintenance Screen 122
Maintenance Menu 122
Software Update 123
Internal Calibrated Leak Setup 124
Manual Tuning 127

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Maintenance: Valve Control 130
Maintenance: Pump 133
Maintenance: Gauge Calibration 134
Current Setup Menu 139
Communications Protocol 143
Protocol (RS-232) 143
Communicating with RS-232 144
Windows HyperTerminal Set-Up Instructions 144
Printing with HyperTerminal 146
Customer Accessible Inputs and Outputs 157
Serial Connector 157
I/O Connector 158
Introduction to Leak Detection 161
Leak Testing—Why is it Needed? 161
Agilent's Helium Leak Detection Technologies 161
Methods of Leak Testing 163
Vacuum Testing Method (Outside-in) 164
Pressure Testing Method (Inside-out) 165
System Leak Test Methods 167
Typical Leak Detection Applications 168
Quality Control of Production Parts and Assemblies 168
Maintenance of Systems 169
System Integrated Leak Detection 170
Mass Produced Parts 170
Accessories and Spare Parts 172

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Instructions for Use
Agilent Helium Leak Detector User Manual 9
1 Instructions for Use
About this manual 10
Validity 10
Definitions and terminology 11
Definition of Caution, Warning and Note 11
Warning Symbols 12
Safety 14
Proper and Improper use 14
Solvents 14
Vacuum Equipment and Cleanliness 15
O-ring Care 15
Metal Seal Care 16
Equipment, General 17
Touch Panel Display 18
Radio 18
Power and Static Sensitivity 19
Spectrometer 22
Pumps 22
Protective equipment 23
Safety guideline for Helium Leak Detector 24
Product Description 25
Transport & Storage 25
Installation 26
Preparation for Installation 26
Unpacking 26
Installation requirements 32
Bench System Installations 33
Helium 34
Recommended Additional Service 34
Startup and Operation of the Leak Detector 35
Startup Procedure 35
Shutdown Procedure 37
Maintenance 38
Daily Maintenance 42
Sensitivity Check 42
Dry Nitrogen Vent 42
Disposal 43
Service 44

Instructions for Use
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About this manual
Validity
This manual lists the instructions for the users of the Helium Leak Detector (HLD),
with particular reference to the notions relating to safety, operation and first level
maintenance, limited to maintenance operations for which the user is responsible.
The maintenance operations, illustrated in the specific sections, with specific
provisions relating to the higher level of maintenance (personnel specifically trained
for maintenance operations) must not be carried out by the user.
For a correct installation and start/stop, please refer to "Technical Information"
section.
NOTE 1 This manual contains useful information so that all personnel using the
Helium Leak Detector (HLD) can operate it safely and guarantee perfect
efficiency, for its entire life span.
2 Keep this manual, together with all the related publications, in an accessible
place known to all operators/maintenance personnel.