Inficon Sentrac Strix Edition User manual

Operating Instructions
Sentrac® Strix™ Edition
Hydrogen Leak Detector
ninb65en1-01-(2010)
Type number: SEN.122.162, SEN.122.163
From software version
2.01.01

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Table of Contents
1 General Information..........................................................................................................................................7
1.1 About this Document ................................................................................................................................7
1.1.1 Related Manuals ........................................................................................................................... 7
1.1.2 Document History ......................................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Introduction to the Instrument ...................................................................................................................7
1.2.1 Intended Use................................................................................................................................. 7
1.2.2 Available Models........................................................................................................................... 8
1.3 Password Menu ........................................................................................................................................8
1.4 Warnings...................................................................................................................................................8
2 Equipment and Storage..................................................................................................................................10
2.1 Supplied Equipment Desktop Model.......................................................................................................10
2.2 Supplied Equipment Portable Model ......................................................................................................11
2.3 Peripheral Equipment .............................................................................................................................12
2.4 Storage Environment Sensistor Sentrac.................................................................................................13
3 Instrument Description....................................................................................................................................14
3.1 Front View...............................................................................................................................................14
3.2 Rear View ...............................................................................................................................................15
3.3 Labels .....................................................................................................................................................16
4 Hand Probe ....................................................................................................................................................17
4.1 Description..............................................................................................................................................17
4.2 Calibration...............................................................................................................................................18
5 System Examples...........................................................................................................................................19
5.1 Desktop Model........................................................................................................................................19
5.2 Portable Model........................................................................................................................................20
6 Setup ..............................................................................................................................................................21
6.1 Placement of the Instrument...................................................................................................................21
6.2 Connect the Instrument ..........................................................................................................................21
7 Settings...........................................................................................................................................................22
7.1 Probe Settings ........................................................................................................................................22
7.2 General Settings .....................................................................................................................................22
7.3 Communication Settings.........................................................................................................................22
8 Menu System..................................................................................................................................................23

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8.1 Instrument Display ..................................................................................................................................23
8.1.1 Menu Navigation ......................................................................................................................... 23
8.1.2 Menu Buttons.............................................................................................................................. 25
8.1.3 Navigation and Other Buttons..................................................................................................... 25
8.2 Passwords and Menu Overview .............................................................................................................26
9 Operating the Instrument................................................................................................................................29
9.1 Preparation .............................................................................................................................................29
9.1.1 Conditions for Leak Detection..................................................................................................... 29
9.2 Battery Operation....................................................................................................................................30
9.3 Settings...................................................................................................................................................30
9.3.1 How to Locate Leaks .................................................................................................................. 30
9.3.2 How to Detect Leaks................................................................................................................... 31
9.3.3 How to Measure Leaks ............................................................................................................... 31
9.3.4 Measuring Leaks......................................................................................................................... 32
9.4 Hands On................................................................................................................................................32
9.5 To Quantify Leaks...................................................................................................................................33
9.6 I•Guide....................................................................................................................................................33
10 Recipes...........................................................................................................................................................35
10.1 Recipe Overview.....................................................................................................................................35
10.2 Create a Recipe......................................................................................................................................35
10.2.1 New Recipe................................................................................................................................. 35
10.2.2 Modify a Recipe .......................................................................................................................... 35
10.2.3 Select an Existing Recipe ........................................................................................................... 36
10.2.4 Delete a Recipe .......................................................................................................................... 36
11 Calibration ......................................................................................................................................................37
11.1 About Calibration ....................................................................................................................................37
11.1.1 When Needed? ........................................................................................................................... 37
11.1.2 Required Equipment ................................................................................................................... 37
11.2 How to Calibrate .....................................................................................................................................38
11.2.1 Prepare the Calibration Leak ...................................................................................................... 38
11.2.2 Set the Calibration Value ............................................................................................................ 38
11.2.3 Calibration Procedure ................................................................................................................. 39
12 Info..................................................................................................................................................................41
12.1 Statistics .................................................................................................................................................41

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12.1.1 Run Time .................................................................................................................................... 41
12.1.2 Calibration................................................................................................................................... 41
12.1.3 I•Guide ........................................................................................................................................ 41
12.2 Export/Import ..........................................................................................................................................41
12.2.1 Export.......................................................................................................................................... 41
12.2.2 Import.......................................................................................................................................... 42
12.3 Settings Overview...................................................................................................................................42
12.4 I/O ...........................................................................................................................................................42
12.5 Show Password ......................................................................................................................................42
12.6 About ......................................................................................................................................................42
13 Diagnosis........................................................................................................................................................43
13.1 Warning ..................................................................................................................................................43
13.2 Service Screen .......................................................................................................................................43
13.3 Reset ......................................................................................................................................................43
14 Serial Communication ....................................................................................................................................44
15 Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................................................53
15.1 Faulty Symptoms ....................................................................................................................................53
15.2 Warning Messages .................................................................................................................................54
16 Maintenance Instructions................................................................................................................................55
16.1 Changing Fuses......................................................................................................................................55
16.2 Changing Probe Tip Filter.......................................................................................................................56
16.3 Changing Probe Protection Cap .............................................................................................................56
16.4 Changing Probe Sensor .........................................................................................................................57
16.5 Changing the Battery (Portable Model) ..................................................................................................58
16.6 Software Update .....................................................................................................................................61
17 Service............................................................................................................................................................62
18 Technical Data................................................................................................................................................63
18.1 Interfaces and Connectors......................................................................................................................64
18.1.1 SD Card Slot ............................................................................................................................... 64
18.1.2 USB 2.0 Port ............................................................................................................................... 64
18.1.3 I/O-Connector Port...................................................................................................................... 64
18.1.4 Probe Connector Port ................................................................................................................. 68
18.1.5 Power Input (Desktop Model) ..................................................................................................... 68
18.1.6 Power Input (Portable Model) ..................................................................................................... 68

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19 Spare Parts and Accessories .........................................................................................................................69
19.1 Spare Parts.............................................................................................................................................69
19.2 Accessories ............................................................................................................................................70
20 Support from INFICON ...................................................................................................................................71
20.1 How to Contact INFICON .......................................................................................................................71
20.2 Returning Components to INFICON .......................................................................................................71
21 EU Declaration of Conformity .........................................................................................................................72
22 Disposing of the Instrument............................................................................................................................73
23 Appendix.........................................................................................................................................................74
23.1 Parameter index .....................................................................................................................................74
Index...............................................................................................................................................................76

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1 General Information
Read this Manual carefully before putting your instrument into service. When reading,
pay particular attention to the WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and NOTICES found
throughout the text.
1.1 About this Document
The purpose of this manual is to:
• Describe the working principle of the instrument
• Teach the reader how to set up the instrument
• Show examples of different ways of testing and locating leaks
1.1.1 Related Manuals
Manual Part no.
Sensistor Sentrac Quick Start Guide 592-012
1.1.2 Document History
Revision Date Remark
01 10-2020 First public release
1.2 Introduction to the Instrument
The instrument can be used to detect the presence of a leak, where on the test object
the leak is located and how much it is leaking.
1.2.1 Intended Use
• The instrument is designed for indoor use only.
• The instrument can be setup via the touchscreen or via PC.
• Different sets of parameters can be saved. Each set forming a specific recipe for a
specific test object.

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1.2.2 Available Models
Fig.1: Available Models
Sensistor Sentrac Part no.
1 Sentrac Strix edition, desktop model For stationary use 590-830
2 Sentrac Strix edition, portable model 12 hours operating time on
batteries
590-840
1.3 Password Menu
All menus except the service menu are available when no basic, intermediate, or
advance password is set. If any of these passwords are set by the user, the following
menus will be accessed with the respective password.
1.4 Warnings
DANGER
Imminent threat resulting in death or serious injuries
WARNING
Hazardous situation resulting in potential death or serious injuries
CAUTION
Hazardous situation resulting in minor injuries

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NOTICE
Hazardous situation resulting in damage to property or the environment

2 | Equipment and Storage INFICON
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2 Equipment and Storage
When receiving the equipment, check that it has not been damaged during
transport.
2.1 Supplied Equipment Desktop Model
Pos. Part Part no.
1 Instrument Unit Desktop Model 590-905
2 Strix Hand Probe 590-730
3 Probe Cable (3 m) 590-161
4 Mains cord (Desktop Model)
EU
UK
US
591-146
591-147
591-853
5 Sample Kit Probe Tip 591-799
6 Sensor Key 598-461
7 Operating Manual instrument (this manual) 592-010
8 Translations of the manual (USB)
9 Return Product Condition Report
10 Instrument Test Record
11 Quick Start Guide 592-012

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2.2 Supplied Equipment Portable Model
Pos. Part Part no.
1 Instrument Unit Portable Model 590-915
2 Strix Hand Probe 590-730
3 Probe Cable (3 m) 590-161
4 Battery Charger 591-795
5 Sample Kit Probe Tip 591-799
6 Sensor Key 598-461
7 Operating Manual instrument (this manual) 592-010
8 Translations of the manual (USB)
9 Return Product Condition Report
10 Instrument Test Record
11 Quick Start Guide 592-012
12 Carrying Case 591-993

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2.3 Peripheral Equipment
Pos. Part
1 Tracer gas
2 Compressed Air
3 Tracer Gas Filler
4 Two-Step Gas Regulator
5 Calibration Leak with Certificate
6 Calibration Gas with Certificate
7 Compressed Air Filter
For more information, see Spare Parts.

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2.4 Storage Environment Sensistor Sentrac
Desktop Model (590-830)
Temperature: 0°C - 45°C (32°F - 113°F)
Humidity Range: 10% to 75% RH (non-condensing)
Portable Model (590-840)
Temperature: 0°C - 45°C (32°F - 113°F)
Humidity Range: 10% to 75% RH (non-condensing)
For long storage period we strongly recommend that the power supply battery
is charged only to 50% of full charge to keep high charging capacity level for
long time.

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3 Instrument Description
The instrument is manually controlled by the touchscreen menu system. The screen
also shows results and sequence graphically and in plain text.
3.1 Front View
Pos. Port/Interface
1 Probe Connector Port
2 Earphone Jack
3 Touchscreen
4 LED Lamp

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3.2 Rear View
Pos. Port/Interface Connect
1 Not used -
2 SD Card Slot SD Card
3 USB 2.0 To a host (for example PC)
4 I/O-connector RS232, PLC I/O and signals.
5 Probe Connector Port Probe
6 Power Input (Desktop Model) Power Cable
7 Power Switch (Desktop Model) -
8 Power Input (Portable Model) Battery Charger
9 Power Switch (Portable Model) -

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3.3 Labels
At the rear side of the instrument, a label indicates the electrical specifications of the
instrument and its serial number.
Pos. Labels
1 Device Plate Desktop Model
2 Device Plate Portable Mode
3 Manufacturing Year Label
4 Connections Label
SEN.
122.162
Type number Desktop Model
SEN.
122.163
Type number Portable Model
WEEE symbol.
See Disposing of the Instrument.
CE marking. Conformity with the essential health and safety
requirements.

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4 Hand Probe
NOTICE
Connection and disconnection of the sensor cable must be done with power
off. Sensor can be damaged if power is on.
The Hand Probe is a no-flow probe. Gas sensing takes place in the
replaceable sensor located in the tip of the probe.
4.1 Description
123
4
5
7
6
Pos. Part Description
1 Hydrogen Sensor Detects and measures leaks.
2 Display Displays results, information and warnings.
3 General information Information depends on customer settings
and applications.
4 Measuring and locating
information
Shows by value and graphics.
5 Function Button function Shows available function.
6 Function Button Performs available function.
7 Lamp Lights up the measuring surface.
The probe can be ordered with a flexible neck.

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For more information see Spare Parts.
4.2 Calibration
The probe must be calibrated for optimal accuracy. Make sure it is calibrated before
using it to measure gas concentration or leak rate value. For more information see
Calibration.

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5 System Examples
5.1 Desktop Model
Pos. Description
1 Sensistor Sentrac Desktop Model
2 Compressed Air
3 Tracer Gas
4 Tracer Gas Filler e. g. TGF11
5 Strix Hand Probe
6 Test Object
7 Evacuation and Gas Filling

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5.2 Portable Model
Pos. Description
1 Sensistor Sentrac Desktop Model
2 Test Object
3 Strix Hand Probe