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Table of content
1Security and safety directions for the analyzer ........................... 5
1.1. Safety manual .................................................................................................5
1.2. Safety precautions.........................................................................................5
2Introduction...................................................................................... 6
2.1. Intended Use...................................................................................................6
2.2. The company MRU .......................................................................................8
3Description........................................................................................ 9
3.1. Connecting Detector Hand Probe 400DH with analyser. ...............9
3.2. Inserting interchangeable Sensor............................................................9
3.3. Terms and window designation............................................................ 10
3.4. Context menu .............................................................................................. 10
4Measuring ....................................................................................... 12
4.1. Measuring with interchangeable sensor HC40X............................. 12
Starting measurement...................................................................................... 12
Open context menu .......................................................................................... 13
Setting alarm thresholds and units.............................................................. 14
4.2. Measuring with interchangeable sensor RM400 ............................ 16
Starting measurement...................................................................................... 16
Open context menu .......................................................................................... 17
4.3. Measuring with interchangeable sensor RM400 ............................ 19
Starting measurement...................................................................................... 19
Open context menu .......................................................................................... 19
Setting units ......................................................................................................... 20
4.4. Measurement with interchangeable sensor IR400......................... 21
Starting measurement...................................................................................... 21
Open context menu .......................................................................................... 22
Setting Alarm threshold, Unit and Emissivity........................................... 22
4.5. Measurement with interchangeable sensor RF400........................ 25
Starting measurement...................................................................................... 25
Open context menu .......................................................................................... 26
Settings Alarm threshold................................................................................. 26
4.6. Measurement with interchangeable sensor CO400 ...................... 29
Starting measurement...................................................................................... 29
Open context menu .......................................................................................... 29
Setting alarm threshold and unit.................................................................. 30

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4.7. Measurement with interchangeable sensor CD400.......................31
Starting measurement......................................................................................31
Open context menu...........................................................................................32
Settings units .......................................................................................................33
5Technical data.................................................................................34
Interchangeable Sensor HC400 (Nr.11138)...............................................34
Interchangeable Sensor HC401 (Nr.11591)...............................................34
Interchangeable Sensor HC402 (Nr.11733)...............................................35
Interchangeable Sensor RM400 (Nr.11191)..............................................36
Interchangeable Sensor IR400 (Nr.12121)................................................. 36
Interchangeable Sensor HM400 (Nr.11922) .............................................36
Interchangeable Sensor RF400 (Nr.11900)................................................ 37
Interchangeable sensor CO400 (Nr.12130)...............................................38
Interchangeable sensor CD400 (Nr.12623)...............................................39
6Declaration of conformity.............................................................40

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1Security and safety directions for the analyzer
1.1. Safety manual
All general information and safety precautions of MRU products are listed in
the supplied separate safety manual.
Therefore, this manual must be read and observed before the first use of the
analyzer.
Instrument-specific safety and warning requirements in this manual are
prefixed before dangerous actions
1.2. Safety precautions
The used categories of safety precautions are here explained once more
DANGER
Identifies an immediate, impending hazard that, if ignored,
will result in severe bodily injuries or death.
WARNING
Identifies an immediate, impending hazard that, if ignored,
may result in severe bodily injuries, material damage or death.
CAUTION
Identifies a possibly dangerous situation that, if ignored, may
result in minor injuries.
ATTENTION
Identifies a possibly harmful situation that, if ignored, may re-
sult in damages to the device or its surroundings.
NOTE
Identifies user tips and other especially important information.
The explanation of safety notices:
CAUTION
HOT –danger of burns and fire hazards from gas
extraction probe.
Physical harm and property damage can be caused.
►Cool down the probe tube.

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2Introduction
•Read and observe the safety manual supplied separately.
•This user manual enables you to operate the Hand Detector Probe
400DH safely.
•Read this user manual carefully.
•Make yourself familiar with the Hand Detector Probe 400DH, before
using it.
•Pay special attention to the security and warning precautions, in
order to prevent injuries and product damages.
•We can’t be held responsible for damages or injuries, by not follow-
ing the instructions in this manual.
•Always keep this user manual near you, when working with the Hand
Detector Probe 400DH, to be able to read instructions as needed.
•Ensure to hand over all documents to when handing the Hand Detec-
tor Probe 400DH over to others.
NOTE
This user manual only describes the Hand Detector
Probe 400DH and the available interchangeable
sensors. To operate your analyser, read the corre-
sponding user manual.
2.1. Intended Use
Due to interchangeable sensors, the Hand Detector Probe 400DH can
be used for a wide range of applications:
•Usable with interchangeable sensor RM400 for leak detection on ex-
haust pipes.
•Usable with interchangeable sensor HC400, HC401 and HC402 for
leak detection on gas lines in non-explosive environments.
•Usable with interchangeable sensor RF400 for leak detection on
refrigeration systems.
•Usable with interchangeable sensor HM400 to measure environmen-
tal parameters (air pressure, humidity, air temperature and dew
point).
•Usable with interchangeable sensor CO400 for monitoring the CO-
concentration in the ambient air.
•Usable with interchangeable sensor CD400 for monitoring the CO2-
concentration in the ambient air.
Note that all interchangeable sensors are developed for indoor use only.
►Do not use the interchangeable sensors outdoor.

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The Hand Detector Probe 400DH records the measured values and
displays them on the connected analyser for further processing.
The Hand Detector Probe 400DH cannot be used for personal protec-
tion or continuous monitoring tasks.
The Hand Detector Probe 400DH was manufactured according to rel-
evant standards and regulations. The Hand Detector Probe must be
used according to the instructions for the intended used.
WARNING
Risk from manipulations to the measuring device
Operational safety hazard
Modifications or changes to the measuring device
are not allowed.
The Hand Detector Probe 400DH must not be modified in terms of
construction or safety. Modifications of this kind by the user will in-
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2.2. The company MRU
The 400DH is manufactured by the MRU GmbH in Neckarsulm, Germany
(founded in 1984), a medium sized company that specializes in developing,
producing and marketing high quality emission monitoring analyzers. MRU
GmbH manufactures a wide range of instruments, from standard analyzers
up to tailor made industrial analyzers
Plant 1: Sales, Service, R&D
Plant 2: Production
MRU GmbH
Fuchshalde 8 + 12
74172 Neckarsulm - Obereisesheim GERMANY
Phone [phone] (Front office)
Phone [phone] (Service)
Fax [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Internet: www.mru.eu

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3Description
3.1. Connecting Detector Hand Probe 400DH with analyser.
►Connect the Detector Hand Probe 400DH to the analyser via the AUX
socket.
►The red markings of the AUX socket on the analyser and on the plug
the Detector Hand Probe 400DH must match.
NOTE
If necessary, find out about the position of the AUX socket in
the user manual of the corresponding analyser.
►Select in the Measurement menu the menu item 400DH (ext. Sonde).
►Press OK.
Connect sensor! appears.
NOTE
Note that the Detector Hand Probe 400DH alone does not
support a measurement. Each measuring function is deter-
mined by the inserted interchangeable sensor.
3.2. Inserting interchangeable Sensor
►Insert the desired interchangeable sensor into the sensor connector.
►Make sure that the interchangeable sensor clicks into place audibly.
The analyser automatically identifies the

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3.3. Terms and window designation
Function
Explanation
1
Connect probe!
In case of a communication error, check that the
probe is connected to the device via AUX con-
nector and that an interchangeable sensor is cor-
rectly plugged in.
2
SN
The serial number of the mounted sensor is dis-
played.
3
Warm-up time
Depending on the sensor, a certain time is required
to warm up the sensor to the required operating
temperature.
4
Numeric value
Display of the elapsed warm-up time
5
Function bar
Displays the functions available for the sensor used
3.4. Context menu
Depending on the sensor type used, different functions are offered in the con-
text menu:

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Function
Explanation
Signal ON (F1)
If the sensor has a signal threshold, signal ON
appears in the context menu and on the display
(Key F1).
With this function the signal is switched on.
Signal OFF (F1)
If the sensor has a signal threshold, signal ON ap-
pears in the context menu and on the display (F1).
This function turns off the signal.
zeroing(F2)
This function is sensor dependent.
With this function the sensor is zeroed.
Max = 0 (F3)
The value Max is set to zero.
Setting
Depending on the sensor, the units and Signal
thresholds are set.
Print-out (Pr)
Printout is generated, a printer is required for this
function.
Measurement menu
(Esc)
Exit measuring program
Info
The information (sensor name, serial number, firm-
ware version) about the sensor is displayed here.
select (>>) "Arrows
right"
select (<<) "Arrows
left"
Varies depending on the interchangeable sensor:
e. g. with HC402:
Switching between CH4, C3H8and H2

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4Measuring
4.1. Measuring with interchangeable sensor HC40X
ATTENTION
Damage to the device due to incorrect operation
Destruction of the HC sensor by exceeding the meas-
uring range
►Observe the meas. range of the HC sensor
►do not exceed the meas. range of the HC sensor.
The interchangeable sensors HC400, HC401 and HC402 are gas sensors
which are used for leak detection on gas lines in non-explosive environ-
ments.
You can use the interchangeable sensor…
•HC400 to detect CH4(methane).
•HC401 to detect CH4(methane) and C3H8 (propane).
•HC402 to detect CH4(methane) C3H8(propane) and H2(hydrogen).
Using the interchangeable sensor HC402 as an example, the following
shows how to start and configure a measurement.
Starting measurement
DANGER
Risk due to improper use
Fatal accidents may occur if the measurement rules are
disregarded.
►Only use the measuring device to locate gas leaks in
the installation area.
DANGER
Danger when used improperly
Deadly accidents can be the result if the rules are not
obeyed.
The analyzer may only be used for its intended
purpose.
DANGER
Explosion danger in EX zones
There is a possibility of explosion in an EX-zone.
The analyzer may only be used in explosion free
zones.

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►Connect the Detector Hand Probe 400DH with the analyser.
See also chapter 3.1 Connecting Detector Hand Probe 400DH
with analyser., page 9.
►Insert the desired interchangeable sensor into the sensor connector.
See also chapter 3.2 Inserting interchangeable Sensor, page 9.
After the warm-up the analyser automatically switches to the
measuring mode.
The measurement starts.
►If necessary, press the left/right arrow keys to switch between the
available measured values.
►If necessary, press F2 to take a new zero point.
►Guide slowly the interchangeable sensor along the areas to be tested.
If there is a leakage, the measured value changes.
The measurement process is displayed graphically.
Optical and acoustic alarm signals indicate gas leakage.
The flashing frequency of the red LED in the sensor foot increases
with the increase of the measured gas concentration.
Open context menu
In the context menu you can configure the measurement.
►Press the context menu key.
The context menu
►Select the desired option.

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Function
Explanation
Signal ON (F1)
With this function the signal is switched on.
Signal ON (F1)
With this function the signal is switched off.
max=0 (F3)
The value max is set to zero
zeroing (F2)
With this function the sensor is zeroed.
print-out (Pr)
Printout is generated, a printer is required for this
function.
Measurement menu
(Esc)
Exit measuring program
settings
Settings units Alarm thresholds
See also Chapter Setting alarm thresh-
olds and units, page 14.
Info
The information (sensor name, page number, firm-
ware version) about the sensor is displayed here.
select (>>) (<<)
„Arrows right/left“
HC401: Switching between CH4, C3H8
HC402: Switching between CH4, C3H8and H2
Setting alarm thresholds and units.
You can set a defined alarm threshold for each measured value.
As soon as the defined alarm threshold is exceeded, an alarm is issued.
You can change the unit for each measured value.
►Go to the context menu.
►Select settings.
►Press OK.
A menu appears.
►Set the desired alarm threshold and unit for each measured value
separately.
►Press ESC.
The measurement starts/continues.
As soon as the set alarm threshold is exceeded, the measured
value turns red and an acoustic alarm signal will sound.

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Gas
Adjustable Signal thresholds
CH4[ppm]
10 … 500 ppm
CH4[%]
0,001 … 0,050 %
CH4[% LEL]
0,02 … 1,14 % LEL
C3H8[ppm]
10 … 500 ppm
C3H8[%]
0,001 … 0,050 %
C3H8[% LEL]
0,06 … 2,94 % LEL
H2[ppm]
10 … 500 ppm
H2[%]
0,001 … 0,050 %
H2[% LEL]
0,03 … 1,25 % LEL

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4.2. Measuring with interchangeable sensor RM400
The interchangeable sensor RM400 is used for leak detection on flue
gas pipes.
NOTE
The RM400 operates on a conductive sensor surface, so do
not clean with alcohol or distilled water.
If necessary, clean the sensor surface with saline water and
allow it to dry
Starting measurement
DANGER
Risk due to improper use
Fatal accidents may occur if the measurement rules are
disregarded.
►Only use the measuring device to locate gas leaks in
the installation area.
Before measuring, remove the protective cap from the interchangeable sensor.
For measurement, the sensor surface must be dry and at room temperature.
►Connect the Detector Hand Probe 400DH with the analyser.
See also chapter 3.1 Connecting Detector Hand Probe 400DH
with analyser., page 9.
►Insert the desired interchangeable sensor into the sensor connector.
See also chapter 3.2 Inserting interchangeable Sensor, page 9.
The measurement starts.
►If necessary, press the left/right arrow keys to switch between low
sens and high sens.
NOTE
The interchangeable sensor RM400 can sometimes be too
sensitive (e. g. in summer with high humidity).
You can reduce the sensitivity with "low sens".

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►If necessary, press F2 to take a new zero point.
►Guide slowly the interchangeable sensor along the areas to be tested.
If there is a leakage, the measured value changes.
The measurement process is displayed graphically.
Optical and acoustic alarm signals indicate gas leakage.
The flashing frequency of the red LED in the sensor foot increases
with the increase of the measured gas concentration.
Open context menu
In the context menu you can configure the measurement.
►Press the context menu key.
The context menu
►Select the desired option.
Function
Explanation
Signal ON (F1)
With this function the signal is switched on.
Signal OFF (F1)
With this function the signal is switched off.
max=0 (F3)
The value max is set to zero.
zeroing
With this function the sensor is zeroed.
print-out (Pr)
Printout is generated, a printer is required for this
function.
Measurement menu
(ESC)
Exit measuring program
Info
The information (sensor name, serial number, firm-
ware version) about the sensor is displayed here.
select (>>) (<<)
„Arrows right/left“
Switching between high sens and low sens

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NOTE
The RM400 operates on a conductive sensor surface, so do
not clean with alcohol or distilled water.
If necessary, clean the sensor surface with saline water and
allow it to dry
DANGER
Danger due to improper use
Non-compliance with the measurement rules can result in
fatal accidents.
The meter may only be used for advertising purposes to lo-
cate gas leaks in the installation area.

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4.3. Measuring with interchangeable sensor RM400
The interchangeable sensor HM400 is used to measure ambient
parameters.
You can use the interchangeable sensor to…
•to measure the air humidity
•to measure the dew point
•to measure the air pressure
•to measure the air temperature
Starting measurement
►Connect the Detector Hand Probe 400DH with the analyser.
See also chapter 3.1 Connecting Detector Hand Probe 400DH
with analyser., page 9.
►Insert the desired interchangeable sensor into the sensor connector.
See also chapter 3.2 Inserting interchangeable Sensor, page 9.
The measurement starts.
With the interchangeable sensor HM400, it is possible to display all
measured values on the display. However, you also have the option of
displaying a single measured value with a measurement curve in the
display.
►If necessary, press the left/right arrow keys to switch between the
overall display and the single measured values.
Open context menu
In the context menu you can configure the measurement.
►Press the context menu key.
The context menu
►Select the desired option.

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Function
Explanation
Signal ON (F1)
With this function the signal is switched on.
Signal OFF (F1)
With this function the signal is switched off.
max=0 (F3)
The value max is set to zero.
print-out (Pr)
Printout is generated, a printer is required for this
function.
Measurement menu
(ESC)
Exit measuring program
settings
Setting units
See also Chapter Setting units, Page 20.
Info
The information (sensor name, serial number, firm-
ware version) about the sensor is displayed here.
select (>>) (<<)
„Arrows right/left“
Switch between overall view and view of the single
measurands as individual graphs.
Setting units
►Go to the context menu.
►Select settings.
►Press OK.
A menu appears.
►Select the desired measurand.
►Set the desired unit.
►Press ESC.
The unit is assigned to the corresponding measurand.
Measurand
Adjustable units
Humidity
% (relative), g/m3(absolute)
Dew point
° C, ° F
Air pressure abs.
hPa, inHG, mmHG, mmH2O
Temperature
° C, ° F