Agilent Technologies Helium Manuel utilisateur

Agilent Helium Leak Detector

User Manual

2 Agilent Helium Leak Detector User Manual

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Contents

Agilent Helium Leak Detector User Manual 3

Contents

1Instructions for Use 9

About this manual 10

Validity 10

Definitions and terminology 11

Definition of Caution, Warning and Note 11

Warning Symbols 12

Safety 14

Proper and Improper use 14

Solvents 14

Vacuum Equipment and Cleanliness 15

O-ring Care 15

Metal Seal Care 16

Equipment, General 17

Touch Panel Display 18

Radio 18

Power and Static Sensitivity 19

Spectrometer 22

Pumps 22

Protective equipment 23

Safety guideline for Helium Leak Detector 24

Product Description 25

Transport & Storage 25

Installation 26

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Preparation for Installation 26

Unpacking 26

Installation requirements 32

Bench System Installations 33

Helium 34

Recommended Additional Service 34

Startup and Operation of the Leak Detector 35

Startup Procedure 35

Shutdown Procedure 37

Maintenance 38

Daily Maintenance 42

Sensitivity Check 42

Dry Nitrogen Vent 42

Disposal 43

Service 44

Contents

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2Technical Information 45

Description of the Leak Detector 47

Leak Detector Configurations 49

Technical Specifications 50

Front Panel Display and Operations 52

Home Screen 53

Front Panel Display - Home Screen Display 55

Rear Panel 57

Features 61

Operating the Leak Detector 62

Screens 62

Basic Functions 62

Home Screen 63

Graphical Display Screen 69

Menus Screen 70

Calibration Screen 71

Calibration Set-Up 71

Test Configuration Screen 77

Test Configuration 77

Reject and Audio Set Points 77

Test Configuration Advanced Features 80

Transfer to Test 83

Stabilization Wait Timer 84

High Pressure Test Set-Up Procedure 84

Home Screen - Activate Gross Test 85

Application Setup 86

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Sniff Method 87

Spray Method 89

High Sensitivity 91

Auto Sequencer 92

Auto Sequencer Set-Up 95

Rough Time Setup 95

Test Time Setup 96

Set Point 1 Setup 96

Set Point 2 Setup 96

Using Set Point 1 and 2 together (Optional) 96

Pressure Set point (High & Low Limit) - Optional 96

Split Flow 97

PPM (parts per million) Sniff Method 100

Settings Screen 110

Settings Menu 110

Main Settings 111

Configure Date and Time 113

Screen Settings 115

Analog Output 117

Remote Control 119

Password and Restrictions 120

Wireless 121

Maintenance Screen 122

Maintenance Menu 122

Software Update 123

Internal Calibrated Leak Setup 124

Manual Tuning 127

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Maintenance: Valve Control 130

Maintenance: Pump 133

Maintenance: Gauge Calibration 134

Current Setup Menu 139

Communications Protocol 143

Protocol (RS-232) 143

Communicating with RS-232 144

Windows HyperTerminal Set-Up Instructions 144

Printing with HyperTerminal 146

Customer Accessible Inputs and Outputs 157

Serial Connector 157

I/O Connector 158

Introduction to Leak Detection 161

Leak Testing—Why is it Needed? 161

Agilent's Helium Leak Detection Technologies 161

Methods of Leak Testing 163

Vacuum Testing Method (Outside-in) 164

Pressure Testing Method (Inside-out) 165

System Leak Test Methods 167

Typical Leak Detection Applications 168

Quality Control of Production Parts and Assemblies 168

Maintenance of Systems 169

System Integrated Leak Detection 170

Mass Produced Parts 170

Accessories and Spare Parts 172

Contents

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Instructions for Use

Agilent Helium Leak Detector User Manual 9

1 Instructions for Use

About this manual 10

Validity 10

Definitions and terminology 11

Definition of Caution, Warning and Note 11

Warning Symbols 12

Safety 14

Proper and Improper use 14

Solvents 14

Vacuum Equipment and Cleanliness 15

O-ring Care 15

Metal Seal Care 16

Equipment, General 17

Touch Panel Display 18

Radio 18

Power and Static Sensitivity 19

Spectrometer 22

Pumps 22

Protective equipment 23

Safety guideline for Helium Leak Detector 24

Product Description 25

Transport & Storage 25

Installation 26

Preparation for Installation 26

Unpacking 26

Installation requirements 32

Bench System Installations 33

Helium 34

Recommended Additional Service 34

Startup and Operation of the Leak Detector 35

Startup Procedure 35

Shutdown Procedure 37

Maintenance 38

Daily Maintenance 42

Sensitivity Check 42

Dry Nitrogen Vent 42

Disposal 43

Service 44

Instructions for Use

10 Agilent Helium Leak Detector User Manual

About this manual

Validity

This manual lists the instructions for the users of the Helium Leak Detector (HLD),

with particular reference to the notions relating to safety, operation and first level

maintenance, limited to maintenance operations for which the user is responsible.

The maintenance operations, illustrated in the specific sections, with specific

provisions relating to the higher level of maintenance (personnel specifically trained

for maintenance operations) must not be carried out by the user.

For a correct installation and start/stop, please refer to "Technical Information"

section.

NOTE 1 This manual contains useful information so that all personnel using the

Helium Leak Detector (HLD) can operate it safely and guarantee perfect

efficiency, for its entire life span.

2 Keep this manual, together with all the related publications, in an accessible

place known to all operators/maintenance personnel.

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