LEYBOLD PhoeniXL300 dry User manual

GA10218_0102
PhoeniXL300
leak detector
catalog-numbers
PhoeniXL
300
250000, 251000
PhoeniXL
300 dry
250001, 251001
PhoeniXL
300 Modul
250002
Operating Instructions

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Table of Contents
1 General Information ........................................................................................8
1.1 Notes on the Use of this Handbook .................................................................... 8
1.1.1 Safety Symbols .................................................................................................. 8
1.1.2 Indications .......................................................................................................... 8
1.1.3 Symbols of Vacuum Technology ........................................................................ 8
1.1.4 Definiton of Terms .............................................................................................. 9
1.2 Support from LEYBOLD Service ....................................................................... 10
1.3 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 11
1.3.1 Purpose ........................................................................................................... 11
1.3.2 Technical Data PhoeniXL
300
............................................................................. 12
1.3.2.1 Technical Data ................................................................................................. 12
1.3.2.2 Electrical Data .................................................................................................. 12
1.3.2.3 Other Data ....................................................................................................... 13
1.3.2.4 Ambient Conditions .......................................................................................... 13
1.3.3 Technical Data PhoeniXL
300 dry
........................................................................ 13
1.3.3.1 Technical Data ................................................................................................. 13
1.3.3.2 Electrical Data .................................................................................................. 14
1.3.3.3 Other Data ....................................................................................................... 14
1.3.3.4 Ambient Conditions .......................................................................................... 14
1.3.4 Technical Data PhoeniXL
300 Modul
.................................................................... 15
1.3.4.1 Technical Data ................................................................................................. 15
1.3.4.2 Electrical Data .................................................................................................. 15
1.3.4.3 Other Data ....................................................................................................... 16
1.3.4.4 Ambient Conditions .......................................................................................... 16
1.4 Unpacking ........................................................................................................ 16
1.4.1 Supplied Equipment ......................................................................................... 16
1.4.2 Accessories and Options .................................................................................. 17
1.4.2.1 Sniffer line SL300 ............................................................................................. 17
1.4.2.2 Remote control ................................................................................................ 18
1.4.2.3 Partial flow system (PhoeniXL
300
only) .............................................................. 18

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2 Installation ......................................................................................................19
2.1 Working Location ............................................................................................. 19
2.2 Electrical Connections ...................................................................................... 20
2.2.1 Mains Power .................................................................................................... 20
2.2.2 Connections for the Data Acquisition Systems ................................................. 21
2.2.2.1 Option (Accessories) ........................................................................................ 21
2.2.2.2 Digital Out (Control) .......................................................................................... 22
2.2.2.3 Digital In (Control 2) .......................................................................................... 22
2.2.2.4 Recorder .......................................................................................................... 23
2.2.2.5 RS232 .............................................................................................................. 23
2.2.2.6 Remote Control ................................................................................................ 24
2.3 Vaccum Connections ....................................................................................... 24
2.3.1 Inlet Port ........................................................................................................... 24
2.3.2 Exhaust ............................................................................................................ 24
2.3.3 Vent ................................................................................................................. 24
2.3.4 Gas ballast connection ..................................................................................... 24
2.3.5 Connection of an external pump (Only PhoeniXL
300 Modul
) ................................ 25
2.4 Default settings ................................................................................................ 25
3 First Operation Check ...................................................................................27
3.1 Needed Equipment .......................................................................................... 27
3.2 Description of the Initial Operation .................................................................... 27
3.2.1 Startup and Measure ........................................................................................ 27
3.2.2 Internal Calibration ............................................................................................ 28
3.2.3 Verification with an external test leak ................................................................ 29
3.2.4 Measure with a test object ............................................................................... 29
3.2.5 Switch off ......................................................................................................... 29
4 Description and Working Principle ..............................................................30
4.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 30
4.1.1 Vacuum System PhoeniXL
300
........................................................................... 30
4.1.1.1 Vacuum System PhoeniXL
300 dry
...................................................................... 31
4.1.1.2 Vacuum System PhoeniXL
300 Modul
.................................................................. 32
4.1.2 Control Panel ................................................................................................... 34
4.1.2.1 LC Display ........................................................................................................ 34

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4.1.2.2 START Button .................................................................................................. 34
4.1.2.3 STOP Button .................................................................................................... 34
4.1.2.4 ZERO Button .................................................................................................... 35
4.1.2.5 MENU Button ................................................................................................... 36
4.1.2.6 Soft Keys ......................................................................................................... 36
4.1.2.7 Numerical Entries ............................................................................................. 36
4.1.3 Vacuum Method ............................................................................................... 38
4.1.4 Partial Flow Method .......................................................................................... 39
4.1.5 Sniffer Mode ..................................................................................................... 39
4.1.6 Controls on the Remote Control (Optional) ....................................................... 40
4.1.7 Displays on the Remote Control ....................................................................... 42
5 Operation of the PhoeniXL ...........................................................................43
5.1 Display ............................................................................................................. 43
5.2 The Screen in Run-Up Mode ............................................................................ 43
5.3 Display in stand-by mode ................................................................................. 44
5.3.1 Gas Ballast/Purge ............................................................................................ 44
5.4 The Screen in Measurement Mode ................................................................... 44
5.4.1 Call for Calibration ............................................................................................ 45
5.4.2 Speaker Volume ............................................................................................... 45
5.4.3 Status Line in the Display ................................................................................. 45
5.4.4 Measurement Mode with bargraph ................................................................... 46
5.4.5 Measurement Mode with trend information ....................................................... 46
6 Description of the Menu ...............................................................................48
6.1 Main menu ....................................................................................................... 48
6.2 View ................................................................................................................. 50
6.2.1 Scale linear/logarithmic ..................................................................................... 51
6.2.2 Display-range auto/manual ............................................................................... 52
6.2.3 Time axis .......................................................................................................... 52
6.2.4 Contrast ........................................................................................................... 53
6.2.5 Background in Stand-by .................................................................................. 53
6.2.6 Lower display limit ............................................................................................ 54

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6.3 Mode ............................................................................................................... 54
6.4 Trigger & Alarms ............................................................................................... 55
6.4.1 Trigger Level 1 .................................................................................................. 56
6.4.2 Trigger Level 2 .................................................................................................. 56
6.4.3 Trigger Level 3 .................................................................................................. 56
6.4.4 Units ................................................................................................................ 56
6.4.5 Volume ............................................................................................................. 57
6.4.6 Alarm delay ...................................................................................................... 58
6.4.7 Audio alarm type .............................................................................................. 58
6.4.7.1 Pinpoint ............................................................................................................ 59
6.4.7.2 Leak rate prop. ................................................................................................. 59
6.4.7.3 Setpoint ........................................................................................................... 59
6.4.7.4 Trigger alarm .................................................................................................... 59
6.5 Calibration ........................................................................................................ 60
6.6 Settings ............................................................................................................ 61
6.6.1 Vacuum settings ............................................................................................... 62
6.6.1.1 Automatic purge .............................................................................................. 63
6.6.1.2 Vent delay ........................................................................................................ 63
6.6.1.3 Vacuum ranges ................................................................................................ 64
6.6.1.4 Partial flow setup .............................................................................................. 65
6.6.1.5 Sniffer factor ..................................................................................................... 67
6.6.1.6 Machine factor ................................................................................................. 67
6.6.1.7 Leak rate internal test leak ................................................................................ 68
6.6.2 Filter & Background .......................................................................................... 68
6.6.2.1 Calculate inlet area background ....................................................................... 69
6.6.2.2 Background suppression ................................................................................. 69
6.6.2.3 Leak rate filter ................................................................................................... 69
6.6.3 Mass ................................................................................................................ 70
6.6.4 Interfaces ......................................................................................................... 70
6.6.4.1 Location of Control ........................................................................................... 70
6.6.4.2 Define recorder output ..................................................................................... 71
6.6.4.3 RS232 .............................................................................................................. 72
6.6.4.4 Define PLC outputs .......................................................................................... 72
6.6.4.5 Define PLC inputs ............................................................................................ 73

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6.6.4.6 Scaling Recorder Output .................................................................................. 75
6.6.4.7 PLC Sample Rate ............................................................................................. 75
6.6.5 Miscellaneous ................................................................................................... 75
6.6.5.1 Time&Date ....................................................................................................... 76
6.6.5.2 Language ......................................................................................................... 76
6.6.5.3 Calibration request ........................................................................................... 77
6.6.5.4 Service interval fore pump ................................................................................ 77
6.6.5.5 Service interval exhaust oil filter ....................................................................... 77
6.6.5.6 Service message exhaust oil filter ..................................................................... 78
6.6.6 Parameter save / load ...................................................................................... 78
6.6.6.1 Load parameter set .......................................................................................... 79
6.6.6.2 Save parameter set .......................................................................................... 79
6.6.7 Monitoring functions ......................................................................................... 79
6.6.7.1 Pressure limits for vacuum mode. ..................................................................... 79
6.6.7.2 Pressure limits for sniff mode ............................................................................ 80
6.6.7.3 Maximum evacuation time ................................................................................ 81
6.7 Information ....................................................................................................... 82
6.7.1 Service ............................................................................................................. 82
6.8 Access Control ................................................................................................. 83
6.8.1 Access to CAL function .................................................................................... 83
6.8.2 Change Menu-PIN ............................................................................................ 84
6.8.3 Zero ................................................................................................................. 84
7 Calibration ......................................................................................................85
7.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 85
7.2 The calibration routines .................................................................................... 85
7.2.1 Internal Calibration ............................................................................................ 85
7.2.2 External Calibration .......................................................................................... 85

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7.3 Factor of Calibration - Range of Values ............................................................. 87
8 Error And Warning Messages ......................................................................88
8.1 Hints ................................................................................................................ 88
8.2 List of Errors & Warnings .................................................................................. 88
9 Maintenance ..................................................................................................95
9.1 LEYBOLD Service ............................................................................................ 95
9.1.1 Maintenance Plan ............................................................................................. 95
9.1.2 Opening the PhoeniXL ...................................................................................... 96
9.1.3 Exchanging the filter mats ................................................................................ 97
9.1.4 Exchanging the oil ............................................................................................ 97
9.1.5 Cleaning ........................................................................................................... 98
9.1.6 Exchanging the fuses ....................................................................................... 98
9.1.7 Exhaust Oil filter .............................................................................................. 100
9.2 Turbo molecular pump ................................................................................... 100
9.3 Calibrated leak TL7 ........................................................................................ 100
9.3.1 Tecnical Data ................................................................................................. 101
9.3.2 Factory Inspection .......................................................................................... 101
Appendix ..............................................................................................................102

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1 General Information
We recommend that you carefully read this operating instructions to
ensure optimum operating conditions right from the start.
This Technisches Handbuch contains important informations on the
functions, installation, start-up and operation of the PhoeniXL.
All the informations in this handbook are based for the PhoeniXL
300
leak
detector. Changes in the use for the Models PhoeniXL
300 dry
and
PhoeniXL
300 Modul
are stated below the information for the PhoeniXL
300
.
We reserve the right to modify the design and the specified data. The illu-
strations are not binding.
1.1 Notes on the Use of this
Handbook
1.1.1 Safety Symbols
Important remarks concerning operational safety and protection are
emphasised as follows:
Attention Information on correct handling or use. Disregard can lead to
malfunctions or minor equipment damage.
Caution Information on preventing any kind of physical injury.
1.1.2 Indications
The references to diagrams consists of the figure number and the item
number in this order. For example: Fig. 2/7 refers to item 7 in the figure 2.
1.1.3 Symbols of Vacuum Technology
Given in the following are some important vacuum symbols which are
used in this manual.
Vacuum pump in general
Turbomolecular pump
Measuring instrument
Valve

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1.1.4 Definiton of Terms
AutorangingThe range of the preamplifier and the vacuum ranges are selected auto-
matically.
The autoranging feature of the PhoeniXL covers the entire range or leak
rates depending on the selected operating mode. Not only the leak rate
signal, but also the pressure in the test sample (inlet pressure P1) and the
forevacuum pressure (P2) are used for control purposes. Range switching
between the main ranges is performed via valves. Fine range switching
within the main ranges is implemented by switching over the gain factor of
the preamplifier.
Autotune
Mass alignment
This function automatically aligns the mass spectrometer so that a maxi-
mum leak rate is displayed. The control processor changes the voltage
which erates the ions in the selected mass range until a maximum ion cur-
rent is detected by the ion detector. During each calibration the mass ali-
gnment is run automatically.
Auto zeroDetermination and automatic adaptation of the internal background.
Through this function, the internal zero level of the instrument is determi-
ned which is then substracted from the current leak rate signal. This fuc-
tion is run during the calibration process or when operating the start
pushbutton, provided the PhoeniXL has been running previously for at
least 20 seconds in the stanby or vent mode.
GROSSGROSS is a measurement mode which allows high inlet pressure (15 to
0,2 mbar). The smallest detectable leak rate is 1 · 10
-7
mbar l / s.
FINEFINE is a measurement mode with inlet pressure < 0.2 mbar. The mini-
mum detectable leak rate is ≤ 5·10
-12
mbar l / s
PRECISIONPrecision is a measurement mode for the PhoeniXL
300 dry
only from an
inlet pressure < 0,1 mbar. In this mode the PhoeniXL
300 dry
has the high-
est sensitivity, the minimum detectable leak rate is ≤3·10
-11
mbar l / s.
Foreline pressurePressure in the foreline between Turbo pump and rotary vane pump.
Internal helium
background
The existing helium partial pressure in the measurement system. The level
of the internal helium background is measured in the Stand-by mode and
subtracted from the measured signal.
Minimum detectable
leak rate
The smallest leak rate the PhoeniXL is able to detect (≤5·10
-12
mbar l / s)
in vacuum mode.
MenuThe menu allows the user to program the PhoeniXL according to his requi-
rements. The menu has a tree architecture.
Measure
Measurement mode
The PhoeniXL measures the leak rate of the test sample.
DefaultStatus of the PhoeniXL when supplied by the factory.

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1.2 Support from LEYBOLD Ser-
vice
If equipment is returned to Leybold, indicate whether the equipment is
free of substances damaging to health or whether it is contaminated. If it
is contaminated also indicate the nature of the hazard. For this you must
use a form which has been prepared by us which we will provide upon
request or you can take from the technical documentation folder. Also you
will find this declaration on our homepage: www.leybold.com under „sup-
port & download“.
Please attach this form to the equipment or enclose it with the equipment.
This declaration of contamination is required to comply with legal require-
ments and to protect our personal. Leybold must return any equipment
without a declaration of contamination to the sender’s adress.
Before shipping fit the yellow screw-on seals on to the connections
EXHAUST Fig 3/2 and GAS BALLAST Fig 3/3.
Fig. 1 Declaration of contamination form
Declaration of Contamination of Compressors, Vacuum Pumps and Components
The repair and / or servicing of compressors, vacuum pumps and components will be carried out only if a correctly completed declaration has been
submitted. Non-completion will result in delay. The manufacturer can refuse to accept any equipment without a declaration.
A separate declaration has to be copleted for every single component.
This declaration may be completed and signed only by authorised and qualified staff.
Customer/Dep./Institute : Reason for returning applicable please mark
Address : repair chargable warranty
exchange chargable warranty
DKD-Calibration Factory Calibration
Person to contact: restoring goods because of following reason:
Phone : Fax: rent/loan for credit against exchange
Order number of customer: exchange already received/arranged
A. Description of the equipment (machine or component) Ancillary equipment
Type :
Catalogue number:
Serial number:
Type of oil used :
B. Condition of the equipment No Yes No Contamination : No Yes
1
1. . Has the equipment been used toxic
2. Drained (Product/service fluid) corrosive
3. All openings sealed airtight microbiological
4. Purged
explosive
If yes, which cleaning agent radioactive
and which method of cleaning other harmful substances
C. Description of processed substances (Please fill in absolutely)
1. What substances have come into contact with the equipment :
Trade name and / or chemical term of service fluids and substances processed, properties of the substances
According to safety data sheet (e.g. toxic, inflammable, corrosive, radioactive)
X Tradename: Chemical name:
a)
b)
c)
d)
YesNo
1. Are these substances harmful ?
2. Dangerous decomposition products when thermally loaded
Which :
Components contaminated by microbiological, explosive or radioactive products will not be accepted without written evidence of
decontamination.
D. Legally binding declaration
I / we hereby declare that the information supplied on this form is accurate and sufficient to judge any contamination level.
Name of authorised person (block letters) :
_______________________________
date signatur of authorised person
firm stamp

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1.3 Introduction
1.3.1 Purpose
The PhoeniXL is a leak detector for Helium or Hydrogen. This instrument
may be used to detect the location and the size of leaks on objects under
test in two different ways:
 when the test sample has been evacuated first and is sprayed with
helium on the outside. It is required that a vacuum connection is provi-
ded between the PhoeniXL and the test sample (vacuum mode).
or
 when a helium overpressure is provided in the test sample and the test
sample is searched from the outside with a sniffer probe which is atta-
ched to the inlet port (sniffer mode).
CautionThe PhoeniXL is to be used for leak detection only. It must not be
used as a pumping system (esp. pumping aggressive or humid
gases.)
Pumping condensable gases and steams: When pumping test sample
water vapour that is inside the test object can attain to the fore pump.
With the water vapor that is in the air - especially in humid areas or when
using humid or wet test samples - the acceptable compatibility of water
vapor or capacity of water vapor respectively can be exceeded.
The steam in the oil of the pump condeses when the water vapor rises
over the acceptable value. So the attribute of the oil changes and danger
of corrosion occures for the pump.
While using the leak detector with condensable gases and steams the oil
of the fore pump has to be controlled regularly. So you can recognize a
condensation of water vapor in the pump. Usually the oil is light and
lucent. When water vapor is inside it gets blear and milky at operating
state temperature.
When turning the pump off water vapor condensates and raises the part
of water in the oil.
CautionThe leak detector must not directly be switched off after the pro-
cess, in which condensable gases or steams are pumped, is
finished. It must be running (at least 20 minutes) with opend gas
ballast valve (see Chapter 5.3.1) until the oil of the pump is freed
from detached steam.
When not taking care of this instruction there can be a corrosion
within the pump, which will not be covered by our warranty.
The heighth of the oil of the pump has to be controlled regularly.
The normal intervalls of changing the oil from the producer have
to be taken care of. See instructions of the rotary vane pump.
If the PhoeniXL will be used in an application with toxic materials please
contact Leybold for appropriate decontamination rules. Should the unit will
be in contact with dangerous gases, the declaration of contamination has
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1.3.2 Technical Data PhoeniXL300
1.3.2.1 Technical Data
To get down to the minimum detected leak rate range some conditions
must be fulfilled:
 PhoeniXL has to run at least 20 minutes
 Ambient conditions must be stable (temperature, no vibration/accelera-
tions.)
 The part under test has been evacuated long enough without using the
zero function (background is no longer decreasing)
 ZERO must be active
1.3.2.2 Electrical Data
Max. inlet pressure 15 mbar
Minimum detectable Helium leak rates
 in vacuum mode ≤5·10
-12
mbar l / s
 in sniffer mode <1·10
-7
mbar l / s
Minimum detectable Hydrogen leak rates
 in vacuum mode ≤1·10
-8
mbar l / s
 in sniffer mode <1·10
-7
mbar l / s
Maximum Helium leak rate which can be displayed 0.1 mbar l / s
Measurement range 12 decades
Time constant of the leak rate signal (blanked off,
63% of the final value)
<1 s
Pumping speed (Helium) at the inlet
– GROSS mode 0.4 l/s
– FINE mode > 2.5 l/s
Detectable masses 2, 3 and 4
Mass spectrometer 180° magnetic sector
field
Ion source 2 filaments;
Iridium/Yttria-oxide
Inlet port DN 25 KF
Run-up time (after starting) ≤2min
Power supply 230 V, +/- 5%, 50/ 60
Hz
115 V, +/- 5%, 60 Hz
Power consumption 420 VA
Type of protection IP40
Power cords (EU, USA, UK) 2.5 m

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1.3.2.3 Other Data
1.3.2.4 Ambient Conditions
1.3.3 Technical Data PhoeniXL300 dry
1.3.3.1 Technical Data
Valves solenoid
Dimensions (L × W × H) in mm 495 x 456 x 314
Weight in kg 40.0
Noise level dB (A) < 54
max. Audio alarm dB (A) 90
Contamination level (to IEC 60664-1) 2
Overvoltage category (to IEC 60664-1) II
For use within buildings
Permissible ambient temperature (during operation) +10 °C … +40 °C
Permissible storage temperature -10 °C … +60 °C
Max. rel. humidity 80% (up to 31°C)
linear decreasing to
50% at 40°C
Max. permissible height above sea level
(during operation)
2000 m
Max. inlet pressure 15 mbar
Minimum detectable Helium leak rates
 in vacuum mode ≤ 3·10
-11
mbar l / s
 in sniffer mode < 1·10
-7
mbar l / s
Minimum detectable Hydrogen leak rates
 in vacuum mode ≤ 1·10
-8
mbar l / s
 in sniffer mode < 1·10
-7
mbar l / s
Maximum Helium leak rate which can be displayed 0.1 mbar l / s
Measurement range 11 decades
Time constant of the leak rate signal (blanked off,
63% of the final value)
<1 s
Pumping speed (Helium) at the inlet
– GROSS mode 0.02 l / s
– PRECISION mode 0,4 l / s
– FINE mode > 2.5 l / s
Detectable masses 2, 3 and 4
Mass spectrometer 180° magnetic sector
field
Ion source 2 filaments;
Iridium/Yttria-oxide
Inlet port DN 25 KF
Run-up time (after starting) ≤2min

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To get down to the minimum detected leak rate range some conditions
must be fulfilled:
 PhoeniXL has to run at least 20 minutes
 Ambient conditions must be stable (temperature, no vibration/accelera-
tions.)
 The part under test has been evacuated long enough without using the
zero function (background is no longer decreasing)
 ZERO must be active
1.3.3.2 Electrical Data
1.3.3.3 Other Data
1.3.3.4 Ambient Conditions
Power supply 230 V, 50 Hz
115 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption 350 VA
Type of protection IP40
Power cords (EU, USA, UK) 2.5 m
Valves solenoid
Dimensions (L × W × H) in mm 495 x 456 x 314
Weight in kg 35.5
Noise level dB (A) < 54
max. Audio alarm dB (A) 90
Contamination level (to IEC 60664-1) 2
Overvoltage category (to IEC 60664-1) II
For use within buildings
Permissible ambient temperature (during operation) +10 °C … +40 °C
Permissible storage temperature -10 °C … +60 °C
Max. rel. humidity 80% (up to 31°C)
linear decreasing to
50% at 40°C
Max. permissible height above sea level
(during operation)
2000 m

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1.3.4 Technical Data PhoeniXL300 Modul
1.3.4.1 Technical Data
To get down to the minimum detected leak rate range some conditions
must be fulfilled:
 PhoeniXL has to run at least 20 minutes
 Ambient conditions must be stable (temperature, no vibration/accelera-
tions.)
 The part under test has been evacuated long enough without using the
zero function (background is no longer decreasing)
 ZERO must be active
1.3.4.2 Electrical Data
Max. inlet pressure 15 mbar
Minimum detectable Helium leak rates
 in vacuum mode
– with Scroll pump ≤ 8·10
-12
mbar l / s
– with oil sealed pump ≤ 5·10
-12
mbar l / s
 in sniffer mode <1·10
-7
mbar l / s
Minimum detectable Hydrogen leak rates
 in vacuum mode ≤ 1·10
-8
mbar l / s
 in sniffer mode < 1·10
-7
mbar l / s
Maximum Helium leak rate which can be displayed 0.1 mbar l / s
Measurement range 12 decades
Time constant of the leak rate signal (blanked off,
63% of the final value)
< 1 s
Pumping speed (Helium) at the inlet
– GROSS mode 1,0 l / s
– FINE mode > 2.5 l / s
Detectable masses 2, 3 and 4
Mass spectrometer 180° magnetic sector
field
Ion source 2 filaments;
Iridium/Yttria-oxide
Inlet port DN 25 KF
Run-up time (after starting) ≤2min
Power supply 100V ...230 V,
50/60 HZ
Power consumption 350 VA
Type of protection IP40
Power cords (EU, USA, UK) 2.5 m

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1.3.4.3 Other Data
1.3.4.4 Ambient Conditions
1.4 Unpacking
Unpack the PhoeniXL immediately after delivery, even if it will be installed
later on.
Examine the shipping container for any external damage. Completely
remove the packaging materials.
Check the PhoeniXL is complete (see Chapter 1.4.1 Supplied Equipment)
and carefully examine the PhoeniXL visually.
If any damage is discovered, report it immediately to the forwarding agent
and insurer. If the damaged part has to be replaced, please contact the
orders department.
Retain the packaging materials in the case of complaints about damage.
1.4.1 Supplied Equipment
 Leak Detector PhoeniXL
 Set of fuses
 Power cord
 Folder with documents
– Operating unstructions PhoeniXL
– Spare Parts List PhoeniXL
 2 L-type screwed connections (hose connections)
 1 hose nozzle
Valves solenoid
Dimensions (L × W × H) in mm 495 x 456 x 314
Weight in kg 29.5
Noise level dB (A) < 54
max. Audio alarm dB (A) 90
Contamination level (to IEC 60664-1) 2
Overvoltage category (to IEC 60664-1) II
For use within buildings
Permissible ambient temperature (during operation)+10 °C … +40 °C
Permissible storage temperature -10 °C … +60 °C
Max. rel. humidity 80% (up to 31°C)
linear decreasing to
50% at 40°C
Max. permissible height above sea level
(during operation)
2000 m

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 Blank flange DN 25 KF
 Clamping ring DN 25 KF
 Centering ring DN 25 KF
1.4.2 Accessories and Options
The following parts can be ordered additionally:
1.4.2.1 Sniffer line SL300
By use of the sniffer line the PhoeniXL can easily be converted to a sniffer
leak detector. The length of the sniffer line is 4m (i.e. 12 feet).
Installation:
The sniffer line is to be adapted to the KF 25 of the PhoeniXL with the
small flange. Then the plug of the sniffer line is to be connected to the
input „Options“ of the PhoeniXL.
Function:
The green LED is on when
– the PhoeniXL is ready for use and
– the selected trigger level is not exceeded
The red LED is on when
– the PhoeniXL is not ready for use or
– the selected trigger level is exceeded.
The pushbutton in the grip is for the zero function. When pushing the but-
ton the helium background will be suppressed. For cancelling the zero
function push the button once more. (refer to Chapter 4.1.2.4)
 Sniffer Line SL300 252003
 Leak Ware (Software for data aquisation) 14090
 Helium Sniffer QUICK-TEST QT100 15594
 Remote Control Set consisting of
– Remote control
– Cable , 4 m
– Mounting parts
 Extension Cable for remote control, 8 m
252002
14022
 Spray gun with hose 16555
 Set of connection plugs 20028782
 Partial flow system PhoeniXL
300
only 14020 for EU-ver-
sion
 Partial flow system 14028 for US-ver-
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Options for the sniffer line:
Spare parts for the sniffer line
1.4.2.2 Remote control
The remote control is to operate the PhoeniXL from distance up to 30 m
depending on the cable lenght. It provides the functions START, STOP/
VENT, ZERO and speaker volume, and displays leak rates in the bar-
graph. (refer to Chapter 4.1.6 and 4.1.7)
1.4.2.3 Partial flow system (PhoeniXL
300
only)
In the partial flow mode the test sample is additionally evacuated by an
auxiliary pump. Using the optional partial flow pump set offers to the user
the following advantages:
 faster response
 entry into the measurement mode already at an inlet pressure of
1000 mbar
 faster venting of large test objects
The partial flow system consists of the components partial flow valve
block, right angle valve DN 25 KF, control cable and vacuum hose with
flange connections.
The partial flow valve block with the right angle valve has to be connected
to the inlet flange of the PhoeniXL
300
. Connect the control cable to the
Option port and the vacuum hose to the auxiliary pump. The PhoeniXL
300
has to be configurated as described in chapter 6.6.1.4.
For further detailed information please refer to operating instructions GA
10.277 partial flow system.
 Sniffer tip rigid 120 mm 12213
 Sniffer tip rigid 385 mm 12215
 Sniffer tip flexible 120 mm 12214
 Sniffer tip flexible 385 mm 12216
 Capillary filter metal ( for rough conditions) 12217
 Capillary filter plastic (5 pcs) 20003501
 Sinter filter with seal (5 pcs) 20003500
 Felt disc for capillary filter (50 pcs) 200001116

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2 Installation
2.1 Working Location
CautionDanger of electrical shock. The PhoeniXL must not be operated
while standing in water or when exposed to drip water. The same
applies to all other kinds of liquids.
AttentionAvoid contact with bases, acids or solvents as well as exposure
to extreme climatic conditions.
AttentionThe PhoeniXL is designed for indoor use only.
AttentionEnsure a sufficient air cooling. The air inlet as well the air
discharge openings must never be obstructed.
It is recommended that you check all major helium sources in the vicinity
of the PhoeniXL within a radius of about 10 m for the presence of any big
leaks. You may use the sniffer probe for this.
Fig. 2: View of the PhoeniXL
1 inlet flange 2 control panel
2
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2.2 Electrical Connections
2.2.1 Mains Power
Generally the local regulations for electrical connections must be obser-
ved.
Caution Before connecting the PhoeniXL to the mains you must make
sure that the mains voltage rating of the PhoeniXL coincides with
the locally available mains voltage. The instrument must exclusi-
vely be connected to a single phase supply with fuses for instal-
lation (Circuit breaker 10A max. according to IEC/EN 60898 with
tripping characteristic B).
Attention Only 3-core mains cables having a protection ground conductor
must be used. Operation of the PhoeniXL where the ground
conductor has been left unconnected is not permissible. The
PhoeniXL can be damaged when using the wrong voltage. The
voltage must be in the range 230V (+/- 5%) or 115V (+/- 5%)
depending on the version.
The mains voltage rating for the PhoeniXL can be read off from the name
plate beneath the mains socket Fig. 3/4 at the side. This voltage is fixed
and can not be changed.
A separate fuse for each of the mains conductors has been integrated
into the mains switch.
The mains voltage is applied to the instrument via the detachable mains
cable which is supplied with the instrument. A mains socket Fig. 3/4 is
available for this purpose at the side of the instrument.