Inficon XL3000flex Manual

Translation of the original short instruction
XL3000flex
Leak detector
jima83en1-02-(1910)
Catalog No.
520-200
From software version
V2.81 (Operating unit)

INFICON GmbH
Bonner Strasse 498
50968 Cologne, Germany

INFICON Table of Contents
XL3000flex-short-instruction-jima83en1-02-(1910) iii
Table of Contents
1 Warnings ..........................................................................................................................................................4
2 Safety ...............................................................................................................................................................5
3 Short instruction................................................................................................................................................6
4 Description........................................................................................................................................................7
5 Settings...........................................................................................................................................................11

1 | Warnings INFICON
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1 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
This quick-start guide does not replace the operating instructions for the leak detector
XL3000flex.
To ensure the safe use of the detector, please also read the operating instructions,
which include further important information. The operating instructions can be found
either on the USB memory stick or on the INFICON website.
The USB memory stick is included in the shipment.
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 unit or other property may occur.
High voltages are inside the device. Touching parts where electrical voltage is present
can result in death.
• Before starting the leak test, disconnect electrically operated test objects from the
power supply. Make sure that the electric power supply cannot reconnected
without authorization.
• 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.

3 | Short instruction INFICON
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3 Short instruction
Intended use
The XL3000flex is a helium or hydrogen leak detector for sniffing detection. With the
device you locate and quantify leaks on test objects.
A test object always contains gas under overpressure. Check the exterior of the test
objects for escaping gas using a sniffer line (sniffing method).
Only operate the device as described in the operating instructions.
Owner requirements
• Operate the device only as specified in a safety-conscious and hazard-conscious
manner and in compliance with the operating instructions.
• Only use the device when it is technically in good order and condition.
• Meet the following country-specific guidelines and regulations and monitor
compliance.
Operator requirements
• Read, observe and follow the information in the operating instructions and the
working instructions created by the owner, especially the safety instructions and
warnings.
• Carry out any work only based on the complete operating instructions.
• If you have any questions regarding operation or maintenance that you cannot find
answers to in the instructions, please contact INFICON customer service.

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4 Description
Scope of delivery
Item Quantity
XL3000flex 1
USB stick (instruction manuals and short instructions in all
available languages)
1
Filter set for fans 2
Set of fuses 1
Power supply cable US 1
Power supply cable UK 1
Power supply cable JP 1
Power supply cable EU 1
Goods issue inspection log 1
Touch PIN 1
Short instruction 1

4 | Description INFICON
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Front view
123
4
5
6
8 7
1 Connection for sniffer line
SL3000XL
5 Status LED of the operating unit.
Shines: Control unit operates
normally
Flashes: Display in power saving
mode
2 Touchscreen 6 Connection for USB stick
3 Area for fixing a holder for the
sniffer line
7 Reset button, can be triggered by
key PIN
4 Speaker 8 Status LED. A permanently lit
status LED shows that the sniffer
line is supplied with voltage.

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Back view
12
3
4
5
6
7
8
1 Filter ventilator inlet 5 Power cable connection
2 Filter ventilator inlet 6 Mounting screws for a profile rail
(for mounting the I/O module
IO1000 or the bus module,
optional)
3 Device power ON/OFF switch 7 Connection "TL" for connection
cable to calibration adapter for
calibration leaks
4 Electrical fuse 8 Connection “LD“ for the data cable
of the I/O module or bus module

4 | Description INFICON
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Connecting the sniffer line
Connect the sniffer line before you start up the device.
1
1 Connection for sniffer line
1. Align the red marking on the sniffer line plug with the red marking on the socket of
the device.
2. Push the sniffer line plug into the socket on the device until it locks into place. The
plug may no longer be easy to move.
Switching the device on
►Switch on the XL3000flex using the power switch on the back of the device
ðThe system is starting automatically
ðAfter the start-up, the green LED on the front cover of the XL3000flex lights up.

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5 Settings
Setting the language
Select the display language. The factory setting is English. (The display on the
handle of the SL3000XL sniffer line shows messages in English instead of in
Russian and Chinese.)
German
English
French
Italian
Spanish
Portuguese
Russian
Chinese
Japanese
Control unit Main Menu > Settings > Setup > Control unit >
Language
LD protocol Command 398
ASCII protocol *CONFig:LANG
Leak rate unit display
Selecting the leak rate unit in the display for vacuum or sniffing
0 mbar l/s (factory setting)
1 Pa m3/s
2 atm cc/s
3 Torr l/s
4 ppm
5 g/a
6 oz/yr
Control unit Main Menu > Display > Units (Display) > Leak Rate Unit SNIF
LD protocol Command 396 (sniffing)
ASCII protocol Command *CONFig:UNIT:SNDisplay

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Leak rate unit interface
Selecting the leak rate unit of the interfaces for sniff
0 mbar l/s (factory setting)
1 Pa m3/s
2 atm cc/s
3 Torr l/s
4 ppm
5 g/a
6 oz/yr
Control unit Settings > Set up > Interfaces > Units (interface) > Leak rate unit
SNIF
LD protocol Command 432 (sniffing)
ASCII protocol Command *CONFig:UNIT:LRSnif
Select gas type
The machine, calibration and sniff factor are dependent on the configured mass and
are saved in the mass spectrometer module.
2
3
4
H2 (Hydrogen, forming gas)
3He or deuterated hydrogen (HD)
4He (Helium) (factory setting)
Control unit Main menu > Settings > Mass
LD protocol Command 506 with value 2 (3, 4)
ASCII protocol Command *CONFig:MASS 2 (3, 4)