LEYBOLD Phoenix Mobilis User manual

Phoenix Mobilis
Operating instructions 300956073_C0

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You must use this product as described in this manual. Read the manual
before you install, operate, or maintain the product.

1 Safety and compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.1 Denition of Warnings and Cautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.2 Trained personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.3 Safety symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2 Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.1 Principal of operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.2 Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3 Technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.1 General technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.2 Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.2.1 Response time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.2.2 Gas detection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4 Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.1 Unpack and inspect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5.1 Getting started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5.2 Phoenix Mobilis running screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5.3 Use of Phoenix Mobilis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5.4 Phoenix Mobilis keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.5 Probe options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
6 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.1 Replace or install batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.2 Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.3 Custom calibration (concentration units). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6.4 Custom calibration (cc/sec leak rate units). . . . . . . . . . . . 23
7 Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
8 Disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
9 Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
9.1 Return the equipment or components for service . . . . . . 27
10 Spares and accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Contents

10.1 Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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Figure 1. The Phoenix Mobilis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Figure 2. Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Figure 3. Items in the storage case. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Figure 4. Running screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Figure 5. Phoenix Mobilis keypad layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Figure 6. Phoenix Mobilis menu structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Figure 7. Remove the probe cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Figure 8. Change between short and long probes. . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Figure 9. Replace batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
List of Figures

1 Safety and compliance
1.1 Denition of Warnings and Cautions
NOTICE:
For safe operation from the start, read these instructions carefully before you install or
commission the equipment and keep them safe for future use.
Read all the safety instructions in this section and the rest of this manual carefully
and make sure that you obey these instructions. The equipment must only be
operated and maintained by trained personnel in the proper condition and as
described in this instruction manual.
Obey local and state requirements and regulations. If you have any questions about
safety, operation or maintenance of the device, please contact our nearest subsidiary.
Important safety information is highlighted as warning and caution
instructions. Obey these instructions.
WARNING:
If you do not obey a warning, there is a risk of injury or death. Different symbols are
used according to the type of hazard.
CAUTION:
If you do not obey a caution, there is a risk of minor injury, damage to equipment,
related equipment or process.
NOTICE:
Information about properties or instructions for an action which, if ignored, will cause
damage to the pump or the system.
We reserve the right to change the design and the stated data. The
illustrations are not binding.
Keep the instructions for future use.
1.2 Trained personnel
“Trained personnel” for the operation of this equipment are
▪skilled workers with knowledge in the elds of mechanics, electrical
engineering, pollution abatement and vacuum technology and
▪personnel specially trained for the operation of vacuum pumps.
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1.3 Safety symbols
The safety symbols on the products show the areas where care and
attention is necessary.
The safety symbols that follow are used on the product or in the product
documentation.
Warning/Caution
An appropriate safety instruction must be followed or caution to a
potential hazard exists.
Warning - Risk of explosion
There is a risk of explosion when you do the task.
Warning - WEEE symbol
Indicates that the equipment must be disposed of carefully.
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2 Description
The Phoenix Mobilis is a portable, battery-powered, hand-held gas leak
detector. The indications of a leak can be identied (refer to Figure: The
Phoenix Mobilis):
▪on the digital display
▪by a front-mounted LED asher
▪audible clicks from a rear panel loudspeaker.
The Phoenix Mobilis is supplied in a convenient storage and carrying case,
together with a spare battery holder, an additional long exible probe (for
leak detection in areas where access is restricted) and a box-spanner for
probe changing.
This manual provides installation, operation and maintenance instructions for
the Phoenix Mobilis. You must use the Phoenix Mobilis as specied in this
manual.
The units used throughout this manual conform to the SI international
system of units of measurement.
Figure 1. The Phoenix Mobilis
1. Keypad 2. LED asher
3. Display 4. Probe cover (short probe installed)
5. Speaker (on the rear of unit) 6. Battery case (on the rear of unit)
1. Keypad 2. LED asher
3. Display 4. Probe cover (short probe installed)
5. Speaker (on the rear of unit) 6. Battery case (on the rear of unit)
2.1 Principal of operation
The Phoenix Mobilis contains a heated thermistor bead that transmits heat
to a block of material that remains at a constant temperature. As air is drawn
through the detector chamber, a constant amount of heat passes from the
bead to the block. Gases that have a different thermal conductivity to air will
affect the rate at which heat transmits from the bead to the block. These
rates of change are measured and can be displayed as leak rates.
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2.2 Applications
You can use the Phoenix Mobilis on many types of applications, including:
▪Quality assurance testing on manufactured component seals.
▪Pneumatic applications, such as leak testing of pipeline joints, gaskets
and so forth.
▪Detection of leaks from:
▪Laboratory applications: the gas chromatographs, mass
spectrometers, gas cylinders and ttings.
▪Industrial applications: the detection of leaks from gas
installations, in cylinder receiving rooms, from pipeline
assemblies, stored gases and vapours released from stored
chemicals.
▪Medical applications: the gas bottles and pipelines and leak
testing of membrane materials, glove boxes etc.
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3 Technical data
3.1 General technical data
Table 1 Technical data
Parameter Data
Operating temperature 0 to 50 °C
Storage temperature -25 to 70 °C
Materials of construction for Phoenix
Mobilis Polypropylene
Materials of construction for storage case Polyurethane
Battery requirements MN1500 or equivalent i.e. M, LR6 (4
required)
Typical battery lifetime 40 hours (with backlight switched off)
Dimensions of the storage case 420 x 320 x 97 mm
Dimensions of Phoenix Mobilis See Figure: Dimensions
Mass of Phoenix Mobilis 0.5 kg
Mass of complete unit (in storage case) 1.6 kg
Ingress ratings (minimum) IP20
Figure 2. Dimensions
- All dimensions given are in mm (inch).
- Length of the long probe is 300 mm.
3.2 Performance
3.2.1 Response time
▪Detection time to T90: 1 second (short probe), 9 seconds (long probe)
▪Clear downtime: 1 second (short probe), 9 seconds (long probe)
▪Minimum detectable leak: refer to Table: Smallest detectable leak
level.
3.2.2 Gas detection
The Phoenix Mobilis can detect any gas or vapour which has a different
thermal conductivity to the ambient air in which it was made to zero. The
larger the difference the greater the sensitivity, the Phoenix Mobilis is not
highly sensitive to the gases normally found in large concentrations in the
ambient air, for example N2(Nitrogen) and O2(Oxygen).
Note:
The Phoenix Mobilis cannot identify and differentiate different gases.
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The Phoenix Mobilis is supplied with a list of calibration factors for common
gases (refer to Table: Smallest detectable leak level). It comes with 5
generic 'gas groups' with a variation in sensitivities which can be used as a
substitute for gases not listed in Table: Smallest detectable leak level
(group 5 being the highest sensitivity through to group 1 being a low
sensitivity). Contact us for advice on which groups to use.
Table 2 Smallest detectable leak level
Name Abbreviation
Minimum sensitivity
ppm (cc/sec)
Hydrogen H250 7.7 E-6
Helium He 65 1.0 E-5
Dichlorodiuoromethane R12
CCl2F2175 2.7 E-5
Chlorodiuoromethane R22
CHF2Cl 166 2.6 E-5
Bromotriuoromethane R1301
CBrF3159 2.4 E-5
Butane C4H10 155 2.4 E-5
Ammonia NH3155 2.4 E-5
Krypton Kr 164 2.5 E-5
Neon Ne 144 2.2 E-5
Sulphur dioxide S02172 2.6 E-5
1,1,2
Trichlorotriuoroethane
R113
C2Cl3F3169 2.6 E-5
1,2
Dichlorotetrauoroethane
R114
C2Cl3F4179 2.7 E-5
Sulphur Hexauoride SF6145 2.2 E-5
Methane CH4189 2.9 E-5
Trichloromethane CHCl3159 2.4 E-5
Refrigerant R502 R502
CHClF2196 3.0 E-5
Xenon Xe 147 2.3 E-5
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4 Installation
4.1 Unpack and inspect
1. Remove all the packaging materials.
2. Check the storage case or other item for signs of damage.
3. If the storage case or other item is damaged, notify your supplier and
the carrier immediately. Give the supplier and the carrier the
information that follows:
▪item number
▪serial number stamped on the rear case of the Phoenix Mobilis
▪order number
▪supplier's invoice number
4. Remove all packaging materials, then open the storage case and
inspect the equipment.
5. Refer to Figure: Items in the storage case and check that the
package contains the items listed in Table: Checklist of items. If any
of these items are missing, notify the supplier in writing within three
days.
Table 3 Checklist of items
Quantity Description Check
1 Phoenix Mobilis (with short probe and nozzle installed) ❏
1 Long probe ❏
1 Box-spanner ❏
1 Spare battery holder (with 4 batteries) ❏
Figure 3. Items in the storage case
1. Long probe 2. Spare battery holder
3. Phoenix Mobilis (with short probe
and nozzle installed)
4. Box-spanner
1. Long probe 2. Spare battery holder
3. Phoenix Mobilis (with short probe
and nozzle installed)
4. Box-spanner
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5 Operation
5.1 Getting started
WARNING: EXPLOSION HAZARD
Risk of injury. Do not use the Phoenix Mobilis in potentially explosive atmospheres.
The Phoenix Mobilis is not internally safe. Do not use the Phoenix Mobilis in safety
critical applications.
Make sure that the batteries are installed as per the procedure detailed in
Replace or install batteries on page 21.
When the Phoenix Mobilis is switched on a number of screens are displayed
before the unit is ready to detect leaks see Table: Screens displayed
during Phoenix Mobilis startup.
Table 4 Screens displayed during Phoenix Mobilis startup
Display Function
Displays the gas with which the Phoenix
Mobilis has been calibrated with.
Displays the instrument serial number and
the rmwareversion.
Indicates that the Phoenix Mobilis is
zeroing the input signal.
5.2 Phoenix Mobilis running screen
The Phoenix Mobilis displays the 'running screen' whenever the instrument
is used to detect leaking gas. See Figure: Running screen for the
information and various icons displayed.
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Figure 4. Running screen
1. Gas selection 2. Sensitivity
3. Sound indicator 4. Battery status indicator
5. Backlight indicator 6. Peak hold indicator
7. Data symbol indication of leak rate
stored in memory
8. Bar graph indication of leak rate
9. Leak rate
1. Gas selection 2. Sensitivity
3. Sound indicator 4. Battery status indicator
5. Backlight indicator 6. Peak hold indicator
7. Data symbol indication of leak rate
stored in memory
8. Bar graph indication of leak rate
9. Leak rate
5.3 Use of Phoenix Mobilis
CAUTION: WET AND DIRTY SURFACES
Risk of damage to the equipment. Avoid placing the instrument on wet or dirty
surfaces. Blocking of the probe will result in instrument failure.
CAUTION: BENDING OF THE PROBES
Risk of damage to the equipment. Do not bend the probes. The accuracy of the
Phoenix Mobilis will be affected.
Note:
Make sure that the ambient air is clean and free from any tracer gas when
the Phoenix Mobilis is switched on. Failure to do so will result in inaccurate
zero readings.
Do not touch the probe or brass sensor housing. Any changes in heat can
result in signicant changes in signal causing false readings.
Switch on the Phoenix Mobilis with the power key.
While on the running screen, make sure that the sensitivity is set to the
'x100' range as this is the most sensitive. Adjust the sensitivity with the up
and down keys if required.
Hold the Phoenix Mobilis at 45°to the object under test and draw the probe
across the test area at a rate of approximately 25 mm per second. When a
leak is detected, the bar graph will ll, the reading will increase and the
frequency of the LED asher will increase. The frequency of the audio
indicator will also increase if this function has been switched on in the main
menu.
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When a leak is detected, return the probe to the area where the leak was
identied and move the probe around slowly until the exact source is
identied. Hold the probe steady until the leak rate stabilizes.
Note:
If the Phoenix Mobilis bar graph lls completely or the instrument display
indicates a ashing 99999, the leak ate has exceeded the detection limit. In
the event of the leak rate being too great, the sensitivity should be adjusted
to a lower level using the up and down keys.
Variation in temperature, humidity or background gas may result in a
constant offset being detected on the Phoenix Mobilis. To reset the zero,
hold the Phoenix Mobilis away from the source of contamination and press
the zero key. Human breath contains moisture and carbon dioxide which
may also affect the readings of the instruments.
5.4 Phoenix Mobilis keypad
The Phoenix Mobilis is operated using a 6 button tactile keypad as shown in
Figure: Phoenix Mobilis keypad layout.
Figure 5. Phoenix Mobilis keypad layout
Table 5 Phoenix Mobilis keypad description
Button Function
Escape returns the display to the previous screen. Also
used to abort an adjustment. Repeated pressing of
Escape will return the display to the 'Running Screen'.
Enter is used to select functions and to accept settings
after parameter has been changed.
Up is used to scroll up through the function menu. Also
used to adjust settings.
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Button Function
Down is used to scroll down through the function menu.
Also used to adjust settings.
Zero is used to zero the background reading.
Power is used to switch the unit on. Press and hold the
key until the bar reaches the right hand side of the screen
to switch the unit off.
Note: The unit automatically switches off if no key presses
are detected for approximately 10 minutes.
Pressing the esc key switches the Phoenix Mobilis between the running
screen and the main menu. Once in the main menu screen, pressing the up
and down buttons scroll between the different instrument functions. See
Figure: Phoenix Mobilis menu structure.
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Figure 6. Phoenix Mobilis menu structure
1. Running screen 2. Contrast
3. Blacklight 4. Sound
5. Peak hold 6. Calibration
7. Battery selection 8. View data
9. Units 10. Gas selection
1. Running screen 2. Contrast
3. Blacklight 4. Sound
5. Peak hold 6. Calibration
7. Battery selection 8. View data
9. Units 10. Gas selection
Display Function
Contrast adjusts the contrast of the Phoenix Mobilis LCD display.
Signicant variations in ambient temperature conditions may cause
the display to appear too dark or dim. When selected a number
appears indicating the contrast as a percentage; use the up or
down keys to adjust the display contrast to the desired level. Press
the esc key to exit to the main menu.
Backlight selects whether the backlight is on or off. In daylight, the
user may not be able to determine if the backlight is on or off
therefore a symbol on the main running screen shows the status.
Use the up or down key to move the tick to the desired position
and then press the esc key to return to the main menu.
Note: The backlight signicantly reduces battery life.
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Display Function
The sound switches the audible indication of the leak rate on and
off. The frequency of the signal increases as detected gas levels
increase. Use the up or down key to move the tick to the desired
position and then press the esc key to return to the main menu.
Note: An audible beep can also be heard whenever the keypad is
pressed, this beep cannot be switched off.
Peak hold can be used to record the highest detected reading on
the display until the enter key is pressed. Use the up or down key
to move the tick to the desired position and then press the esc key
to return to the main menu. When you use the Phoenix Mobilis in
peak hold mode, press the enter key to clear the held reading. The
reading held on the screen will be logged when the enter key is
pressed.
Calibration can be used to switch between the factory calibration
setting and user dened calibration parameters. Factory calibration
cannot be adjusted. User dened calibration is described in
Calibration on page 21.
Battery selection can be used to select whether the batteries
installed are Alkaline (non-rechargable) or Nickel Metal Hydride
(rechargeable). Select the battery type using the up or down key to
move the tick to the desired position and then press the esc key to
return to the main menu.
Note: If you do not select the correct battery type, it will not
damage the instrument or affect its ability to detect gas, however it
will cause the battery indicator to read incorrectly.
View data allows 10 readings to be logged in internal memory and
recalled later. To store a reading press the enter key while on the
main running screen. When readings are stored in memory a
symbol will appear on the main running screen. When the memory
is full the symbol will ash. The stored data can be viewed by
scrolling through the logged readings using the up and down keys.
To delete the stored data press and hold the enter key, the symbol
will ash, continue holding the enter key until the data is deleted.
Press the esc key to exit to the main menu.
Units selects the leak rate units displayed on the LCD screen.
Select the required units using the up or down to move the tick to
the desired position and then press the esc key to return to the
main menu. The following units are available:
cc/sec = Cubic Centimetres per second (volumetric leak rate)
ppm = Parts per million, (concentration)
mg/m3 = Milligrams per metre cubed (concentration)
g/yr = Grams per year (an alternative volumetric leak rate)
The display allows the cc/sec and g/yr units to be displayed in
decimal or exponential format. Select the required format with the
up or down key to move the tick to the desired position and then
press the enter key to return to the main menu.
Note: Readings in ppm and mg/m3can only be displayed in
decimal form.)
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Display Function
The gas selection allows the correct calibration curve for the gas to
be detected to be selected. See Table: Smallest detectable leak
level for a list of gases available. Select the required format with
the up or down key to move the tick to the desired position and
then press the esc key to return to the main menu.
5.5 Probe options
CAUTION: SEMI TRANSPARENT PROBE SLEEVE
Risk of damage to the equipment damage. Do not remove the semi transparent
probe sleeve, this makes the inner metal probe remains 1 mm from any surface in
order to prevent any accidental dirt and moisture ingress.
CAUTION: OVER TIGHTENING
Risk of damage to the equipment damage. Only use the box spanner supplied with
the Phoenix Mobilis to tighten the probes. Other tools may result in over tightening of
the nut and permanent damage to the instrument.
In some circumstances, the grey probe cover may restrict access to the
area to be leak tested. Remove the probe cover by pulling rmly with one
hand to reveal the short probe, see Figure: Remove the probe cover.
Some applications may require a longer probe in order to reach inaccessible
areas. The Phoenix Mobilis is supplied with a 300 mm long probe in the
storage case.
For probe installation see the procedure that follows:
1. Make sure that the instrument is switched off. Remove the probe cover
to access the short probe as shown in Figure: Remove the probe
cover.
2. Slide the box spanner over the short probe as shown in Figure:
Change between short and long probes.
3. Unscrew the probe counterclockwise.
4. Remove the spanner and the probe assembly. To replace the short
probe with the long probe, perform the same sequence in reverse
order.
Note:
When detecting leaks with the long probe installed, the response time
of the Phoenix Mobilis is signicantly increased. The speed at which
the probe is drawn over the inspection surface should be reduced to
around 10 mm per second.
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Figure 7. Remove the probe cover
A. With probe cover B. Short probeA. With probe cover B. Short probe
Figure 8. Change between short and long probes
A. Short probe B. Box spanner over short probe
C. Probe assembly
A. Short probe B. Box spanner over short probe
C. Probe assembly
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