Inficon Contura S400 Quick guide

Translation of the original operating instructions
Contura® S400
Leak detector
jina91en1-09-(2001)
Catalog No.
570-000
From software version
1.42 (Operating unit)

INFICON GmbH
Bonner Strasse 498
50968 Cologne, Germany

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Table of Contents
1 About these instructions ...................................................................................................................................7
1.1 Target groups ...........................................................................................................................................7
1.2 Warnings...................................................................................................................................................7
2 Safety ...............................................................................................................................................................8
2.1 Duties of the operator ...............................................................................................................................8
2.2 Intended use .............................................................................................................................................8
2.3 Owner requirements .................................................................................................................................9
2.4 Dangers ....................................................................................................................................................9
3 Shipment, Transport, Storage ........................................................................................................................10
4 Installation ......................................................................................................................................................11
4.1 Setup ......................................................................................................................................................11
4.2 Connecting to the power supply system .................................................................................................12
4.3 USB interface usage...............................................................................................................................12
4.4 Other interfaces ......................................................................................................................................12
5 Description......................................................................................................................................................13
5.1 Function ..................................................................................................................................................13
5.2 Device setup ...........................................................................................................................................14
5.2.1 Overall device ............................................................................................................................. 14
5.2.2 Markings on the device ............................................................................................................... 15
5.3 Display ....................................................................................................................................................16
5.3.1 Assembly of the touchscreen...................................................................................................... 16
5.3.2 Result display.............................................................................................................................. 18
5.4 Technical data ........................................................................................................................................19
5.5 Factory settings ......................................................................................................................................20
6 Operation........................................................................................................................................................21
6.1 Switch on and login.................................................................................................................................21
6.2 Basic settings..........................................................................................................................................21
6.2.1 Setting the language ................................................................................................................... 21
6.2.2 Setting date, time and time zone ................................................................................................ 21
6.2.3 User profile settings .................................................................................................................... 21
6.2.3.1 Overview of Rights Groups ................................................................................................21
6.2.3.2 Select, modify, create user profile......................................................................................22

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6.2.3.3 Modify Personal Settings ...................................................................................................23
6.2.4 Switch off Automatic Login.......................................................................................................... 24
6.2.5 Switch on Automatic Login.......................................................................................................... 24
6.2.6 Product-specific settings ............................................................................................................. 24
6.2.6.1 Determine the Measuring mode.........................................................................................25
6.2.6.2 Select, modify or create product (measurement settings)..................................................27
6.2.6.3 Create product variants......................................................................................................28
6.2.7 Changing the volume .................................................................................................................. 28
6.2.8 Automatic measurement starting ON or OFF ............................................................................. 29
6.2.9 Lighting on or off ......................................................................................................................... 29
6.2.10 Change settings for ZERO.......................................................................................................... 30
6.3 Settings for the measurements...............................................................................................................31
6.3.1 Select product ............................................................................................................................. 31
6.3.2 Perform ZERO measurement ..................................................................................................... 31
6.3.3 Using the input field in the measurement window....................................................................... 31
6.3.4 Check the Operation of the Device ............................................................................................. 32
6.4 Measuring ...............................................................................................................................................33
6.5 Measurement data and device information.............................................................................................35
6.5.1 Recall data .................................................................................................................................. 35
6.5.2 Graphical display of the measurement data ............................................................................... 35
6.5.3 Transferring measurement data.................................................................................................. 35
6.5.4 Export measurement data via network ....................................................................................... 35
6.5.5 Deleting measurement data........................................................................................................ 36
6.5.6 Call device information................................................................................................................ 37
6.5.7 Call log ........................................................................................................................................ 37
6.6 Updating the software.............................................................................................................................37
6.6.1 Update the user interface software ............................................................................................. 37
6.6.2 Updating the software of the basic unit....................................................................................... 37
6.6.3 Update the software in expert mode ........................................................................................... 38
6.7 Save user and product data....................................................................................................................38
6.8 Restore user and product data ...............................................................................................................39
6.9 Restoring factory defaults .......................................................................................................................39
6.10 Calibrating the device .............................................................................................................................39
6.10.1 Reasons for calibration ............................................................................................................... 39
6.10.2 Calibration means ....................................................................................................................... 39

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6.10.3 Leak rate calibration.................................................................................................................... 40
6.10.4 Inner volume calibration.............................................................................................................. 40
6.10.5 Outer volume calibration ............................................................................................................. 41
6.10.6 Check calibration of inner volume............................................................................................... 41
6.10.7 Check calibration of outer volume............................................................................................... 42
6.11 Call active errors and warnings ..............................................................................................................43
6.12 Logging off from the device ....................................................................................................................43
6.13 Switching off the device..........................................................................................................................43
7 Warning and error messages .........................................................................................................................44
7.1 List of warning and error messages........................................................................................................44
8 Cleaning and maintenance.............................................................................................................................49
8.1 Cleaning the housing ..............................................................................................................................49
8.2 Cleaning the membrane .........................................................................................................................49
8.3 Cleaning hoses .......................................................................................................................................50
8.4 Check inline filter ....................................................................................................................................51
8.5 Replace inline external filters..................................................................................................................51
8.6 Replace textile mesh ..............................................................................................................................51
8.7 Replace membrane support with membranes ........................................................................................52
8.8 Velcro tape replacement.........................................................................................................................54
8.9 Replacement of the filter mat on the bottom of the device .....................................................................55
8.10 Replacement of the measuring chamber hinges ....................................................................................55
8.11 Replacement of the measuring chamber spring.....................................................................................56
8.12 Service by the manufacturer...................................................................................................................57
8.13 Sending for repair or maintenance .........................................................................................................57
8.14 Maintenance plan ...................................................................................................................................57
9 Operate leak detector via web browser (LAN)................................................................................................58
9.1 Configure the LAN connection of the leak detector ................................................................................58
9.2 Setting the LAN connection in the PC or Tablet .....................................................................................59
9.3 Allow client access..................................................................................................................................59
10 Decommissioning the measuring instrument..................................................................................................60
10.1 Disposing of the device...........................................................................................................................60
10.2 Sending in the device .............................................................................................................................60
11 Accessories and spare parts ..........................................................................................................................62
12 CE Declaration of Conformity .........................................................................................................................63

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Index...............................................................................................................................................................64

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1 About these instructions
This document applies to the software version stated on the title page.
Product names may occur in the document, which are added for identification
purposes only and belong to the respective owner of the rights.
1.1 Target groups
This instruction manual is aimed at the operator of the device, at technically qualified
specialists, and trained personnel.
1.2 Warnings
DANGER
Imminent hazard resulting in death or serious injuries
WARNING
Hazardous situation resulting in potential death or serious injuries
CAUTION
Hazardous situation resulting in minor injuries
NOTICE
Hazardous situation resulting in damage to property or the environment

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2 Safety
2.1 Duties of the operator
• Read, observe, and follow the information in this manual and in the work
instructions provided by the owner. This concerns in particular the safety and
warning instructions.
• Always observe the complete operating instructions for all work.
• If you have any questions about operation or maintenance that are not answered
in this manual, please contact Customer Service.
2.2 Intended use
The device is a leak detector, in which test objects are tested for leaks in the foil
chamber.
• Operate the device only according to this instruction manual.
• Comply with application limits, see "Technical Data".
Improper use Avoid the following, non-intended uses:
• Use outside the technical specifications, see "Technical Data"
• Use in radioactive areas
• Close the measuring chamber, while your fingers are in the swing area of the
measuring chamber
• Use of accessories or spare parts, which are not included in this instruction
manual
• Test of test objects that touch the sealing lips of the foil chamber
• Test of test objects, where no gas is enclosed (e.g. vacuum packaging).
• Test of sharp objects
• Test of wet or damp test objects
• Test of test objects that contain liquids.
• Pumping down of condensible fluids and vapors
• Test of test objects with significant differences in temperature to the environment
• Contaminating the measuring chamber or the sealing lips.
• Using the device in potentially explosive atmospheres
Note: This device is not intended to be used in residential areas and cannot ensure
adequate protection of radio reception in such environments.

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2.3 Owner requirements
The following notes are for companies or any person who is responsible for the safety
and effective use of the product by the user, employee or third party.
Safety conscious operation
• Operate the device only if it is in perfect technical condition and has no damage.
• Only operate the device in accordance with this instruction manual, in a safety and
risk conscious manner.
• Adhere to the following regulations and observe their compliance:
– Intended use
– General applicable safety and accident prevention regulations
– International, national and local standards and guidelines
– Additional device-related provisions and regulations
• Only use original parts or parts approved by the manufacturer.
• Keep this instruction manual available on site.
Personnel qualifications
• Only instructed personnel should be permitted to work with and on the device. The
instructed personnel must have received training on the device.
• Make sure that authorized personnel have read and understood the instruction
manual and all other applicable documents.
2.4 Dangers
The measuring instrument was built according to the state-of-the-art and the
recognized safety regulations. Nevertheless, improper use may result in risk to life and
limb on the part of the user or third parties, or damage to the measuring instrument or
other property may occur.
Dangers from electric
power
There is a danger to life from the contact of conductive parts inside the device.
• Disconnect the device from the power supply prior to any installation and
maintenance work. Make sure that the electric power supply cannot reconnected
without authorization.
The device contains electric components that can be damaged from high electric
voltage.
• Before connecting the device to the power supply, make sure that the supply
voltage specified on the device is the same as the local power supply.

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3 Shipment, Transport, Storage
Scope of delivery Item Quantity
Leak detector (basic unit) 1
Power supply cable 1
Specimen (CON-Check) 1
Textile mesh 6
Operating instructions 1
Quick Guide to Measurement Settings 1
Unpacking instructions 1
►Check the delivery after receipt of the product to make sure it is complete.
CAUTION
Risk of injury from lifting the heavy device
The device weighs approx. 54 kg and can slip out of your hands.
► Lift and transport the device only with two people.
► To lift get hold below the floor panel.
Transport
NOTICE
Damage caused by transport
Transport in unsuitable packaging material can damage the device.
► Keep the original packaging.
► Only transport the device in its original packaging.
Storage Always store the device in compliance with the technical data, see "Technical Data".
NOTICE
Losses due to overly prolonged storage
The functional safety of the membranes of the measuring chamber is limited.
► Do not store membranes for more than 3 years.
► Store the leak detector or other membranes in a dry place and protected from light.

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4 Installation
4.1 Setup
• In order not to distort the measurement results, select a location where the
possible room temperature for the device is constant.
• In order not to block the exhaust opening on the lower part of the device, place the
feet of the unit on a firm even surface.
• To easily reach the power switch on the back of the device, ensure there is
sufficient free space behind the device.
• Do not expose the device to direct sunlight.
WARNING
Danger from moisture and electricity
Moisture entering the device can lead to personal injury due to electric shocks as well
as damage to property due to short circuiting.
► Only operate the device in a dry environment.
► Operate the device away from sources of liquid and moisture.
CAUTION
Risk of injury from lifting the heavy device
The device weighs approx. 54 kg and can slip out of your hands.
► Lift and transport the device only with two people.
► To lift get hold below the floor panel.
NOTICE
Material damage from overheated device
The device heats up during operation and can overheat without sufficient ventilation.
► Please note the technical specifications.
► Ensure sufficient ventilation, especially on the ventilation slots on the left and right
of the device: There should be free space in the front, to the rear and sides of the
unit of at least 10 cm.
► Keep heat sources away from the device.

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4.2 Connecting to the power supply system
WARNING
Danger from electric shocks
Improperly earthed or protected products may be dangerous to life in case of a fault.
The use of the device is not permitted without a connected protective conductor.
► Only use the included 3-wire power cable.
4.3 USB interface usage
You can connect a barcode scanner or a USB flash drive via the two USB 2.0
interfaces. The USB flash drive must be formatted with the FAT32 file system. FAT32
is a file system which has been compiled as an industry standard and is used as an
exchange format across operating system boundaries.
You can perform the following actions with the USB flash drive:
• Transfer stored measurement data, see "Transferring measurement data [}35]”,
• Perform software updates, see "Updating the software [}37]”.
• Transfer user and product information, see "Save user and product data [}38]”
and "Restore user and product data [}39]”.
4.4 Other interfaces
RS232 interface
Interface for controlling the leak detector using the LD protocol, see also “Protocol
Descriptions, document jira91en1“.
RJ45 network interface
Interface for connection to a network, see also “Operate leak detector via web browser
(LAN) [}58]“.
See also
2Overall device [}14]

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5 Description
5.1 Function
The device is a leak detector and can be used for non-destructive testing of food
packaging containing gas for leaks. The type of gas does not matter for the
measurement.
Measuring principle
You place the test objects between the two elastic membranes of the foil chamber. By
pumping air from the foil chamber a pressure gradient is created between the test
object and the foil chamber. Due to this pressure gradient, gas flows through any
leakage from the test object in the foil chamber increasing the pressure there. This
pressure rise allows the device to calculate the leak rate of the test object.
Gross leak detection
If there is a gross leak (e.g. torn packaging, non-welded seam), the gas contained in
the test object may be completely pumped out by the device. After pumping all the air
there will be no pressure rise within the foil chamber so that a test object will be shown
to be leak-proof without any gross leak detection.
For reliable detection of gross leaks, you can activate the gross leak detection. If the
observed volume does not reach a product-specific value, the message "Gross leak"
appears.

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5.2 Device setup
5.2.1 Overall device
Fig.1: Front view
1 Measuring chamber handle 5 USB 2.0 Interface
2 Knurled nut
To release the measuring
chamber. To replace the
measuring chamber, the hose
connections on the rear of the unit
also need to be released.
6 "START" button
to start the measurement
green = ready for measurement
3 Measuring chamber 7 Touchscreen
4 USB 2.0 Interface 8 "STOP"
button to stop the measurement
red = error or warning

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Fig.2: Back view
1 Connector for proximity switch (for
automatic measurement start)
6 RS232 interface
2 Device power ON/OFF switch 7 RJ45 network interface
3 Electrical fuse 8 No function
4 Power cable connection 9 Filter elements (inline filter),
connected to the terminals A and
B
5 Nameplate with specifications
concerning mains voltage, serial
number and production date
5.2.2 Markings on the device
The markings on the device have the following meanings:
Label for the returns to the recycling circuit.

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Device cannot be scrapped with the normal domestic waste.
Hand injuries warning
5.3 Display
5.3.1 Assembly of the touchscreen
The display is a touchscreen and works primarily with symbols.
The touchscreen responds to being touched lightly. To correctly select the chosen
function, avoid strong pressure.
You can always see symbols for the navigation on the display.
Additionally, you can see, depending on the context, other symbols and elements.
Chips
Measurement
Supervisor
Operation
Next page
Previous page
User name
access control
Product name
Settings
Diagnosis
ZERO
Measuring
Name of the current window
Information
Chips
Max. leak rate: 0.03 mbar*l/s
Navigation button
Navigation button
Navigation button
Navigation button
Setpoint
Product picture
Starting the
measurement

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Navigation buttons The buttons can appear in five different colors:
• Gray: Function is disabled
• Dark blue: Function can be activated
• Light blue: Function is active
• Red: Error is active (navigation button diagnosis)
• Orange: Warning is active (navigation button diagnosis)
Settings
Operation
Information
Diagnosis
Table1: Navigation buttons
Function buttons Different colors indicate the status of the function buttons.
The buttons can appear in three different colors:
• Gray: Function is disabled,
• Light blue: Function can be activated,
• White: Function is active.
General function symbols
Cancel ongoing function
Call up help for the current function
Confirm entry or selection
Load
Analysis
Save
Edit
Copy
Delete
Next page
Previous page
Table2: Function buttons
The measurement result is displayed in the measurement window on the left. For
more information, see Result display [}18].

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5.3.2 Result display
The measured leak rate is highlighted in color and numerically in the "Measurement"
window on the left side.
Measurement result:
Leak-proof
If the leak rate is below the setpoint, the measurement result is shown on a green
background.
Max. leak rate:
Measurement
Fig.3: The measurement display is underlined in green when the test object has passed
Measurement result:
Leaking
If the leak rate is above the setpoint or there is a gross leak, the measurement result is
shown on a red background.
Leak
Measurement
Max. leak rate:
Fig.4: Red-underlined measuring display at an excessively high leak rate

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5.4 Technical data
Mechanical data
570-000
Name Contura S400
Dimensions (lxwxh) 700 mm x 480 mm x 500 mm
Weight 54 kg
Usable chamber size 400 mm x 350 mm x 200 mm
Max. volume test object at volume
measurement
0,5 l
Max. volume test object in leak detection
mode
2,5 l
Max. weight of test object 2,5 kg
Housing material Stainless Steel
Electrical data
570-000
Name Contura S400
Main fuse T 3,15 A, 250 V
Output 350 VA
Operational voltage 115 / 230 V ±10%, 50 / 60 Hz
Type of protection IP20D
Excess voltage category II
Electronic interfaces USB, RS232, RJ45
Physical data
570-000
Name Contura S400
Shortes measuremnet time < 12 s
Run-up time < 3 min
Minimum detectable leakrate < 1 · 10-3 mbar l/s
Smallest detectable hole diameter < 10 μm
Ambient conditions
570-000
Name Contura S400

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570-000
Max. altitude above sea level 2000 m
Max. relative humidity above 40 °C 50%
Max. relative humidity from 31 °C to 40
°C
80% to 50% (decreasing linearly)
Max. relative humidity to 40 °C 80%
Storage temperature 0 °C - 60 °C
Pollution degree 2
Max. temperature difference test object/
environment
max. 5°C
Permissible ambient temperature (during
operation)
10 °C - 40 °C
Noise emission
570-000
The A-weighted emission sound pressure level at the operator's premises is less
than 55 dB (A) at all times for all foreseeable uses of the device. The noise emission
measurement declaration was drawn up in accordance with the harmonised standard
DIN EN ISO 3744:2011.
5.5 Factory settings
Illumination of the measuring chamber On
Automated login On
Default User Supervisor
Supervisor PIN (default) 1111
Pre-set product Universal
Measuring mode Universal
measuring time 10 seconds
Automatic start of measurement On
ZERO - Mandatory On
ZERO autostart disabled On
ZERO time interval 30 minutes
ZERO measurement interval 50 measurements
Volume 0
Light On
Optional input field Off