Inficon XL Sniffer Adapter Set Quick guide

XL Sniffer Adapter Set
Translation of the original operating instructions
Catalog no.
from software version
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Document no.
560-319
Control unit 2.11
MSB 2.11
jinxa54en1-03

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Content 3
Content
1 About these instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1 Target groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2 Other applicable documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.3 Displaying information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.3.1 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.3.2 Text markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.2 Owner requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.3 Operator requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.4 General safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3 Shipment, Transport, Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.1 Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.2 XL Sniffer Adapter Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.3 XL Sniffer Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.4 FINE throttle flange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.5 GROSS throttle flange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.6 Backing pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.7 Sniffer line SL3000XL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.7.1 Operating elements on the handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.8 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.8.1 Mechanical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.8.2 Physical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.8.3 Electrical data of the backing pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.8.4 Ambient conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.8.5 Factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5.1 XL Sniffer Adapter assembling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.2 Mounting the backing pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.3 Installing the FINE throttle flange on the connection block . . . . . . . . . 19
5.4 Installing the GROSS throttle flange on the connection block . . . . . . 20
5.5 Installation of the pressure sensor PSG500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.6 Creating hose connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.7 Creating data connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.8 Connecting the SL3000XL sniffer line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

4Content
5.9 Start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5.9.1 Switching on the LDS3000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5.9.2 Checking and updating the software version of the MSB box 22
5.9.3 Updating the software of control unit CU1000 . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5.9.4 Maintenance interval of the backing pump activation . . . . . . 23
5.9.5 Maintenance message activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.1 Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.2 Measuring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
7 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
7.1 Indication of the next maintenance interval and 
total operating time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
7.2 Maintenance message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
7.3 Backing pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
7.4 Replacing the filter cartridge on the sniffer probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
7.5 Replacing the filter on the FINE throttle flange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
7.6 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
8 Decommissioning the device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
8.1 XL Sniffer Adapter set disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
8.2 Sending the XL Sniffer Adapter Set to INFICON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
8.3 Declaration of Contamination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
9 Declaration of Incorporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

About these instructions 5
1 About these instructions
1.1 Target groups
These operating instructions are intended for the owner and for technically qualified
personnel with experience in leak detection technology and integration of leak detec-
tion devices in leak detection systems. In addition, the installation and use of the unit
require knowledge of electronic interfaces.
1.2 Other applicable documents
1.3 Displaying information
1.3.1 Warnings
1.3.2 Text markings
Mass spectrometer module operating instructions jiqa54
Operating instructions for CU1000 jina54
Operating instructions I/O module jiqc10
Protocol Descriptions jira54
Imminent threat resulting in death or serious injuries
Hazardous situation resulting in potential death or serious injuries
Hazardous situation resulting in minor injuries
Hazardous situation resulting in damage to property or the environment
Marking Meaning
Requirement for execution of an action
Tool or aid for an action

6About these instructions
►Instruction
1, 2, 3, ... Several instructions in a fixed order
Result of an action
Marking Meaning

Safety 7
2 Safety
2.1 Intended use
The XL Sniffer Adapter supplements the mass spectrometer module LDS3000. With
this addition, mass spectrometer module LDS3000 can be used as a sniffer leak de-
tector in low flow or high flow. This combination makes it possible to capture leaks at
a larger distance from the expected leak if the detection limit is deteriorated. The
SL3000XL sniffer line must be used in order to be able to use low flow as well as high
flow.
The LDS3000 mass spectrometer module can be used as a tracer gas for helium and
forming gas (hydrogen) together with the XL Sniffer Adapter.
►Install, operate and service the unit only in compliance
►with these instructions.
►Comply with the limits of application (see chapter 4.8, page 16).
2.2 Owner requirements
Safety conscious operation
►Operate and install the unit only in technically perfect working order and as spec-
ified, in a safety-conscious and hazard-conscious manner and in compliance with
these instructions.
►Fulfill and ensure compliance with the following regulations:
– Intended use
– Generally applicable safety and accident prevention regulations
– International, national and local standards and guidelines
– Additional device-related provisions and regulations
►Use only original parts or parts approved by the manufacturer.
►Keep this manual available at the operating site.
Personnel qualifications
►All work must be performed only by technically qualified specialists who have
been trained on the unit.
►Allow personnel in training to work with the unit only under the supervision of tech-
nical specialists.
►Make sure that the authorized personnel have read and understood these instruc-
tions and all other applicable documents (see chapter 1.2, page 5), especially the
information on safety, maintenance and repairs, before starting work.
►Define responsibilities, authorizations and supervision of personnel.
2.3 Operator requirements
►Read, observe and follow the information in these instructions and the working in-
structions created by the owner, especially the safety instructions and warnings.
►Perform all work based on the complete instructions.

8Safety
2.4 General safety information
The unit was built according to the state of the art and the recognized safety regula-
tions. Nevertheless, improper use may result in risk to life and limb on the part of the
user or third parties, or damage to the unit or other property may occur.
Electric power
The device is operated with electrical voltages of up to 24 V. Inside the unit there are
voltages that are considerably higher. Touching parts where electrical voltage is
present can result in death.
►Disconnect the unit from the power supply prior to any installation and mainte-
nance work.
The sniffer probe is made of metal and is electrically conducting.
►Live parts should not come into contact with the sniffer probe.
►Before starting the leak test, switch off electrically operated test objects and en-
sure the absence of voltage for the duration of the test.
The unit contains electrical components that can be damaged from high electric volt-
age.
►Before connecting the unit to the power supply, make sure that the supply voltage
is 24 V+/-10%.
Liquids and chemical substances
Liquids and chemical substances can damage the device.
►Comply with the limits of application (see chapter 4.8, page 16).
►Do not suck up any liquids.
A hydrogen concentration that is too high can cause explosions.
►The hydrogen concentration may be 5 % at most.

Shipment, Transport, Storage 9
3 Shipment, Transport, Storage
Shipment
The cable kit contains
– a replacement cable (200005089) that replaces the previous connection be-
tween MSB box, turbo molecular pump and the fan. The replacement cable
has an additional RJ45 connection for the power supply to the XL Sniffer
Adapter.
– SUB-D cable (200005092) for the connection between the service interface on
the MSB box and the XL Sniffer Adapter.
– M8 cable (200005091) for the connection between the sniffer interface on the
MSB box and the XL Sniffer Adapter.
The USB stick contains
– 3D graphics of the XL Sniffer Adapter and the overall configuration
– Menu tree of the control unit CU1000
– these operating instructions in a PDF file
– die current software for the LDS3000
►Please check the scope of delivery of the product for completeness after receipt.
Transport
Storage Always store the device in compliance with the technical data, see chapter 4.8,
page 16.
Item Quantity
XL Sniffer Adapter 1
GROSS throttle flange 1
FINE throttle flange 1
Replacement filter cartridge 3
Cable kit, comprising three cables 1
Operating instructions, printed 1
USB stick with instructions, software 1
Damage due to unsuitable packaging material
Transport in unsuitable packaging material can damage the device.
►Transport the unit only in the original packaging material.
►Keep original packaging material.

10 Description
4 Description
4.1 Function
The XL Sniffer Adapter set amends the LDS3000. With the XL Sniffer Adapter set,
even small leaks can be detected from a great distance. The best detection limit is
achieved in low flow. Switching to high flow achieves a better distance sensitivity
while the detection limit is made worse.
The flow-rate in low flow is approx. 300 sccm, in high flow approx. 3000 sccm.
Helium or forming gas (hydrogen) are used as sample gases.
4.2 XL Sniffer Adapter Set
The following graphic shows the flexible hose and the electrical connections that are
required for the connection of the XL Sniffer Adapter.

Hose connection Electrical connection

Flange
XL Sniffer Adapter
The XL Sniffer Adapter is the interface between the electrical and the vacuum unit,
i.e. between LDS3000 and SL3000XL. It is ready for front panel installation.
SL3000XL
Fig. 1 Connection diagram of XL Sniffer Adapter set, LDS3000, backing pump, PSG500
HIGH FLOW LOW FLOW
BAC 2
Service
Sniffer
LDS3000
XL Sniffer Adapter
GROSS FOREPUMP
FINE SNIFFER
SL3000XL
FINE
GROSS
XL HIGH FLOW
Forepump
FINE
1
PSG500
TMP
MSB
Filter

Description 11
The sniffer line belonging to the XL Sniffer Adapter is the SL3000XL.
FINE throttle flange
The FINE throttle flange is on the "FINE Sniffer" connection and is the connection to
the LOW FLOW connection of the XL Sniffer Adapter. It also includes the connection
to the FINE input of the backing pump.
GROSS throttle flange
The GROSS throttle flange is on the "GROSS FOREPUMP" connection and con-
nects the backing pump with the LDS3000.
Pressure sensor PSG500
The pressure sensor PSG500 is on the second FINE connection.
TMP
"TMP" is the abbreviation for turbo molecular pump.
MSB
"MSB" is the term for the connection block.
4.3 XL Sniffer Adapter
aConnection SL3000XL, connection for the sniffer line on the front
bTheStatusLEDindicatesthestatus ofthe XL Sniffer Adapter. A permanently lit status LED
shows that the XL Sniffer Adapter is supplied with voltage.
Fig. 2 XL Sniffer Adapter - Front view
XL Sniffer Adapter
a
b

12 Description
aHose connection "HIGH FLOW", hose connection to the "HIGH FLOW" connection of the
backing pump
bHose connection "LOW FLOW", hose connection to the filter on the FINE throttle flange
cConnection A, RJ45. This connection is used to supply the XL Sniffer Adapter with voltage
and connect the internal pressure sensor with the MSB box. The cable is part of the re-
placement cable kit.
dConnection B, RS232. This connection transmits the signals of the sniffer line to the
LDS3000. The cable is connected with the "Service" connection of the MSB box. The cable
is part of the replacement cable kit.
eConnection C, M8. The cable is connected with the "Sniffer" connection of the MSB box. It
transmits the switching signals between low flow and high flow of the sniffer line or the XL
Sniffer Adapter to the MSB box. The cable is part of the replacement cable kit.
Fig. 3 XL Sniffer Adapter - Rear view
HIGH FLOW LOW FLOW
A B C
a
b
cd
e

Description 13
4.4 FINE throttle flange
aHose connection to the FINE connection of the backing pump
bUnion nut for filter with hose connection to the low flow connection on the 
XL Sniffer Adapter
cFlange connection to the FINE connection of the connection block on the LDS3000
4.5 GROSS throttle flange
aFlange connection to the GROSS connection of the connection block on the LDS3000
bHose connection to the GROSS connection of the backing pump
Fig. 4 FINE throttle flange for the connection to the LDS3000
a
b
c
Fig. 5 GROSS throttle flange for the connection to the LDS3000
ab

14 Description
4.6 Backing pump
The backing pump can be ordered from Inficon by catalog no. 560-330.
aHose connection high flow. Hose connection to the "HIGH FLOW" connection of the XL
Sniffer Adapter
bHose connection GROSS. Hose connection to GROSS throttle flange on the LDS3000
cHose connection Fine. Hose connection to FINE throttle flange on the LDS3000
dPump outlet. The pump outlet has sound absorber.
Fig. 6 Backing pump
a
b
c
d

Description 15
4.7 Sniffer line SL3000XL
4.7.1 Operating elements on the handle
The display of the handle displays part of the information of the main display.
The leak rate is shown as a bar graph and displayed numerically. The unit of mea-
surement is the same as in the main display.
The display also shows the gas type and the tracer gas concentration. If the XL Sniff-
er Adapter is operated in the high flow operating mode, then the gas type display has
a dark background.
The display shows the messages when warnings or error messages are generated.
The message can be acknowledged with the right button.
The right button can otherwise be used to switch between low flow and high flow.
The left button can be used for a ZERO adjustment: The background display is set
to ZERO by pressing the key.
The handle of the probe has LEDs that illuminate the area around the line.
The lighting behavior of the LEDs can also signal that a trigger has been exceeded,
see "Settings for the XL Sniffer Adapter" n the operating instructions for the
LDS3000.
Fig. 7 Sniffer line SL3000XL
Risk of eye damage
LEDs generate a bundled light that can damage your eyes.
►Do not look into the LEDs from a short distance or for longer periods of time.

16 Description
4.8 Technical data
4.8.1 Mechanical data
4.8.2 Physical data
4.8.3 Electrical data of the backing pump
4.8.4 Ambient conditions
4.8.5 Factory settings
The following table shows the factory settings of the control unit in the "XL Sniffer
Adapter" operating mode.
Dimensions XL Sniffer Adapter (W x H x D) 106.2 mm x 128.4 mm x 49.2 mm
Weight XL Sniffer Adapter 500 g
Gas flow1
– High Flow
– Low Flow
1. Measured at 1 atm (1013 mbar) at sea level. The gas pressure changes with geographical height and
barometric pressure.

3000 sccm
300 sccm
Minimum detectable leak rate (MDLR)
– Helium
– High flow
–Lowflow
– Forming gas (95/5)
– High flow
–Lowflow


2 x 10-6 mbar l/s
2 x 10-7 mbar l/s
2 x 10-6 mbar l/s
2 x 10-7 mbar l/s
Response time
– High Flow
– Low Flow

< 1 s
< 1 s
Supply voltage 24 V DC ±10 %
Power input 4.5 A
Permissible ambient temperature 
(during operation)
10 °C ... 45 °C
Permissible storage temperature -20 °C ... 60 °C
Max. relative humidity up to 31 °C 80%
Max. relative humidity from 31 °C to 40 °C linearly decreasing from
80% to 50%
Max. relative humidity above 40 °C 50%
Protection class IP20
Pollution degree II
Max. altitude above sea level 2000 m

Description 17
The following table shows additional and modified factory settings of the mass spec-
trometer module in the "XL Sniffer Adapter" operating mode.
Parameters Factory setting
Display off after 1h (= 1 hour)
Display brightness 100%
Measurement view mode Diagram
Audio alarm mode Proportional
Auto scale On
Data record Off
Decades 3
Pressure unit of the display mbar
Favorite 1 Volume
Favorite 2 Measurement view mode
Favorite 3 CAL
Error info Operator No. and text
Error info Supervisor No., text and info
Error info Viewer Number only
Used trigger 1
Volume 8
Linear or logarithmic Log.
Time axis scale 30 s
Record interval 500 ms
Memory location USB
Show warnings On
Show value On
Parameters Factory setting
Filter I•Filter
Flow control low (LOW FLOW)
Flow (button to control) on
Gas concentration H2 5%
Capillary surveillance
Pressure capillary blocked (low flow)
Pressure capillary broken (low flow)
Pressure capillary blocked XL (high flow)
Pressure capillary broken XL (high flow)
0.2 mbar
0.6 mbar
150 mbar
400 mbar
Language English
Display range
Displ. upper limit exponent
Displ. lower limit exponent
1 decade
1 decade
Leak rate unit mbar l/s
Compatibility mode XL Sniffer Adapter
Mass 4 (helium)
Turbo molecular pump frequency 1000 Hz

18 Installation
5Installation
The XL Sniffer Adapter set is installed in the immediate vicinity of the LDS3000
(40 cm). A suitable holding fixture must be provided by the operator.
Sufficient ventilation must be ensured for a closed housing.
Fig. 8 Assembly of the components
h
g
fe
d
c
ba
aPressure sensor PSG500 eConnections on the MSB box
bTurbo molecular pump fControl panel CU1000
cFINE throttle flange gXL Sniffer Adapter
dGROSS throttle flange hBacking pump

Installation 19
5.1 XL Sniffer Adapter assembling
1Position the XL Sniffer Adapter inside the holding fixture.
2Fix the XL Sniffer Adapter in place using suitable mounting screws.
5.2 Mounting the backing pump
Please refer to the backing pump operating and installation instructions for informa-
tion on the assembly of the KNF backing pump.
5.3 Installing the FINE throttle flange on the connection block
1Remove the cover from one of the FINE ports of the LDS3000 connection block.
2Remove the blank flange from the FINE port.
3Remove the protective cover on the FINE throttle flange.
4Attach the FINE throttle flange with the centering ring on the FINE port and attach
with the clamping ring.
Fig. 9 Dimensions of the adapter front panel in mm (inches in brackets)
(4.18) 106,2
(4.06) 103
(3.6) 91,4
(0.39)
9,9
(4.82)
122,4
(0.12)
3
(5.06)
128,4
(0.374)
9,5
(0.13)
3,2

20 Installation
5.4 Installing the GROSS throttle flange on the connection block
1Remove the blank flange from one of the GROSS ports of the connection block.
2Remove the protective cover from the GROSS throttle flange.
3Attach the GROSS throttle flange with the centering ring on the GROSS port and
attach with the clamping ring.
5.5 Installation of the pressure sensor PSG500
The pressure sensor is included in the delivery scope of the LDS3000.
1Remove the blank flange on the second FINE connection of the connection block.
2Attach the pressure sensor PSG500 on the FINE connection with the centering
ring.
3If the second GROSS connection of the connection block is open, close the con-
nection with a blank flange.
5.6 Creating hose connections
See also Fig. 1:„Connection diagram of XL Sniffer Adapter set, LDS3000, backing
pump, PSG500“ auf Seite 10.
►Connect the "HIGH FLOW" output of the XL Sniffer Adapter with "XL HIGH
FLOW" input of the backing pump.
►Connect the "LOW FLOW" output of the XL Sniffer Adapter with the filter of the
FINE throttle flange: Screw the hose installed on the XL Sniffer Adapter onto the
filter on the FINE throttle flange with a luer lock connection.
►Connect the FINE throttle flange on the LDS3000 with the "FINE" connection of
the backing pump. For details on this work step, refer to the operating instructions
provided by the manufacturer of the backing pump.
►Connect the GROSS throttle flange on the LDS3000 with the "GROSS" connec-
tion of the backing pump. For details on this work step, refer to the operating in-
structions provided by the manufacturer of the backing pump.
5.7 Creating data connections
See also Fig. 1:„Connection diagram of XL Sniffer Adapter set, LDS3000, backing
pump, PSG500“ auf Seite 10.
►Replace the data cable between the MSB box and the turbo molecular pump
1Open the cable tie above the MSB box.