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ASM 182 TD+ / ASM 192 TD+

ASM 192 T2D+

HELIUM LEAK DETECTOR

User’s Manual

Summary of Contents for ASM 182 TD PLUS

Page 1: ...ASM 182 TD ASM 192 TD ASM 192 T2D HELIUM LEAK DETECTOR User s Manual ...

Page 2: ...t includes a whole host of experienced subsidiaries distributors and agents The first step was the founding of Alcatel Vacuum Products Hingham MA in the United States thirty years ago reinforced today by 2 others US subsidiaries in Fremont CA and Tempe AZ In Europe AVTF France headquarters and three of its subsidiaries Alcatel Hochvakuumtechnik Germany Alcatel Vacuum Technology UK Scotland and Alca...

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Page 5: ...uired over 35 years by Alcatel in vacuum and leak detection technology The applications of helium leak testing are extremely diversified ranging from high tech installation maintenance to high speed testing of industrial products Each product of the ALCATEL detector range is designed to meet the specific needs of each application portability high sensitivity pumping capacity pumping type automatio...

Page 6: ...tions are available in German Spanish Italian Portuguese Dutch and Danish languages at the end of this manual Copyright Intellectual property The use of Alcatel products are subject to copyright and intellectual property rights in force in any jurisdiction All rights reserved including copying this document in whole or any part without prior written authorization from Alcatel Vacuum Technology Fra...

Page 7: ...y to a printer or another device B 400 ASM 182 series Before starting up the leak detector B 401 ASM 192 series Before starting up the leak detector Chapter C OPERATION C 100 Factory configuration of the leak detector parameters C 110 Operating principle of the control panel C 120 Setting and maintenance part presentation of the control panel C 130 Access to level 4 4 Password C 140 Summary of scr...

Page 8: ...tance sniffer probe and Helium spray gun E 700 ASM 182 TD Maintenance of the ACP 28 pump E 701 ASM 192 TD T2D Maintenance of the ACP 28 pump E 730 Restarting of the molecular and turbomolecular pumps E 740 Greasing molecular and turbomolecular pumps Chapitre F COMPONENTS F 000 Spare parts instructions of use F 001 AVTF Customer Service offer F 100 Tools F 200 ASM 182 TD Monitoring and display F 20...

Page 9: ...r F 900 ASM 192 TD Cover F 900 ASM 192 T2D Cover F 1000 Options Accessories F 1100 Pictures of components Chapter G APPENDIX G 100 Declaration of conformity G 200 ASM 182 TD Wiring diagrams G 201 ASM 192 TD Wiring diagrams G 202 ASM 192 T2D Wiring diagrams G 300 0 8 Volts Analog output G 400 Long distance sniffer probe user manual G 500 Helium spray gun user manual G 600 Safety questionnaire Alcat...

Page 10: ...bration mode A 300 Analyzer cell operating principle Description Design and manufacture A 400 Testing methods Overview Helium concentration and signal displayed Spray method inboard testing Sniffer method outboard testing Bombing method A 401 About Helium and hydrogen Helium Helium and leak detection which purity Hydrogen Helium Hydrogen and sensitivity And now some wrong ideas A 500 Operator inte...

Page 11: ... Headphone connector Transport cart Foot pedal for cycle command 1 5 m 5 feet Calibrated Helium leaks Calibration accessory Spray probe Inlet adaptator Printer Inlet filters Short distance sniffer probe to be connected to the inlet part of a leak detector Bombing chamber Test chambers required interface board Neutral gas vent line kit 4 swiveling wheels kit Ø125 mm Covered sniffer probe and remote...

Page 12: ...iconductor process systems vacuum components quality control blister tests in the pharmaceutical industry These leak detectors offer unique features such as high sensitivity 5 10 12 mbar l s and fast response time in spraying mode The ASM 182 192 series are extremely flexible and easy to operate They provide automatic operation throughout the range from atmospheric sniffer tests test of long gas l...

Page 13: ...on ASM 182 T with extended pumping speed capability T2 or leak testing large chamber Console version ASM 182 TD Console version ASM 192 T2D with a extended pumping speed capability for leak testing large chambers ASM 182 T ASM 182 TD THE VERSIONS ACCORDING THE DETECTOR TYPES PUMPING COMPACT VERSION CONSOLE VERSION 1 Rotary vane pump RVP 2021 1 Hybrid pump TMP 5154 ASM 182 T ASM 192 T 2 Rotary vane...

Page 14: ...3C 6 Outlet pressure gauge PI1 7 Vent connector 8 Long distance sniffer connector 9 Nitrogen purge connector 15 Roughing primary pump ACP 28 16 Roughing molecular pump MDP 5011 18 Detection turbomolecular pump TMP 5154 VA1 Inlet vent valve VR1 Roughing valve VB By pass valve VT1 Exhaust valve VT4 Detection valve VS Sniffing valve VC2 Calibration valve Detection VC1 Calibration valve Roughing VC3 C...

Page 15: ...r Inlet Pressure 1 mbar Gross leak test mode 1 mbar Inlet Pressure 6 mbar Operation in vacuum test mode 3 stages 1 Primary roughing Note Only operational parts are represented 2 3 VR1 15 VB 5 12 16 3 VR1 VT1 9 VB 18 1 15 16 5 2 Alcatel Vacuum Technology France User s Manual ASM 182 192 TD ASM 192 T2D ...

Page 16: ...r operating principle Operation in sniffing mode LDS Operation in vacuum test mode 3 stages continued High sensitivity test mode HS 3 VS 8 VT1 18 15 16 1 2 9 3 VT4 VT1 18 15 16 1 2 9 Sniffer probe Alcatel Vacuum Technology France User s Manual ASM 182 192 TD ASM 192 T2D ...

Page 17: ...977 Edition 04 September 04 4 VC3 Operation in internal calibration mode 1 Roughing of calibrated leak 2 Calibration 3 Venting of calibrated leak The leak is returned to atmospheric pressure Alcatel Vacuum Technology France User s Manual ASM 182 192 TD ASM 192 T2D ...

Page 18: ...tlet pressure gauge PI1 7 Vent connector 8 Long distance sniffer connector 9 Nitrogen purge connector 15 Roughing primary pump ACP 28 15 Second roughing dry primary pump ACP 28 16 Roughing molecular pump ATP 100 17 Roughing molecular pump MDP 5006HDS 18 Detection turbomolecular pump TMP 5154 VA1 Inlet vent valve VR1 Roughing valve VB By pass valve VT1 Exhaust valve VT4 Detection valve VS Sniffing ...

Page 19: ...September 04 3 Gross leak test mode 3 mbar Inlet Pressure 30 mbar Note Only operational parts are represented 1 Stand by VS VT1 18 15 2 17 1 Primary roughing 2 3 15 VT1 Operation in vacuum test mode Alcatel Vacuum Technology France User s Manual ASM 182 192 TD ASM 192 T2D ...

Page 20: ...ting principle 4 Normal test mode 5 High Sensitivity test mode inlet pressure 2 10 2 mbar 5 10 1 mbar Inlet Pressure 3 mbar 2 10 2 mbar Inlet Pressure 5 10 1 mbar Operation in vacuum test mode ctd Alcatel Vacuum Technology France User s Manual ASM 182 192 TD ASM 192 T2D ...

Page 21: ...4 5 A 201 ASM 192 T2D detector operating principle GB 01358 Edition 03 September 04 Operation in sniffing mode LDS Sniffer probe Alcatel Vacuum Technology France User s Manual ASM 182 192 TD ASM 192 T2D ...

Page 22: ... 5 A 201 ASM 192 T2D detector operating principle 1 Calibration 2 Operation in internal calibration mode Roughing of calibrated leak 3 Venting of calibrated leak Alcatel Vacuum Technology France User s Manual ASM 182 192 TD ASM 192 T2D ...

Page 23: ...ectrons lost on ionization The principle of magnetic deflexion spectrometry is as follows The neutral molecules of the gas being analyzed pass into an ionization chamber or source of ions where they are bombarded by an electron beam generated by a heated tungsten filament A large number of the molecules are transformed into ions Analyzer cell functional diagram Description Alcatel Vacuum Technolog...

Page 24: ... at the input to a direct current amplifier The current of helium ions is proportional to the partial pressure of helium in the installation and by measuring it we can find the flow rate of the leak that has been detected It is essential that the total pressure in the analyzer cell is less than 10 4 mbar so that the trajectories of the electrons and the ions are not disturbed by residual molecules...

Page 25: ...pports all the electrodes and electrical connections in the cell They include the sealed power supply socket mounted on a metal gasket the amplifier mounted on an elastomer gasket vthe supporting block which screens the target and on which the source of ions is mounted the source of ions which is made up of 2 parts a filament holder an ionization chamber with a stainless steel electron collector a...

Page 26: ...nected to an evacuation line The part is sealed BOMBING method The sensitivity is limited by the internal dead volume of the part as well as on the bombing time and the pressurization value Global test without possible location of the leak SPRAY method laeak rate measurement from 10 10 to 10 1 mbar l s and possibility of locating the leak SNIFFING method Minimum detectable leak of 10 6 mbar l s an...

Page 27: ... of the system at the opening of the part according to the following relation T V S T in seconds V in litres S in l s T is the time required for the signal to reach 63 of the final value The detector measures the flow of helium penetrating the part This involves removing air from the test part connecting it to the analyzer and then spraying helium over the outer surface In accordance to the He con...

Page 28: ...the distance separating the leak from the tip of the probe The part is placed under a cover containing a sniffer probe The leak cannot be located The helium from the leak accumulates over time inside the cover The detector measures the concentration of helium Global test Local sniffing test Sniffer method outboard testing The test part is pressurized with helium The detector via an LDS Long Distan...

Page 29: ...through the leak and produces a signal This signal is not a direct measurement of the leak as the helium pressure inside the part is difficult to determine Several parts play an important part such as the pressurization time the helium bombing pressure the internal volume the aeration time the size of the leak Bombing method This method is used for sealed objects that cannot be connected directly ...

Page 30: ...rary Helium is mined from natural gas and oil wells This is economical at concentrations above 0 4 Helium comes up with the natural gas and is separated and stored The annual world wide production is ca 3x107 m3 or 4 500 tons It occurs in economically extractable amounts in certain natural gases Natural resources can be found in the USA Texas and Kansas and Poland Natural Helium concentrations rea...

Page 31: ...t or contamination for the cell analyzer by using standard purity level of Helium gas Helium Air Liquide and Linde sources Europe Purity Average market price 2004 in m3 99 9995 27 99 999 13 99 5 10 97 5 8 The gas producers as Air Liquide Linde Praxair Sanfu and others push customers to use high purity level for Helium of course because cost and margin are higher and your mission by selling Helium ...

Page 32: ...in the concentration range 4 to 75 in air or oxygen and can detonate in the range 18 to 60 in air or oxygen Compared to the helium at same purity hydrogen is less expansive than helium but on the field the reality is different because to use Hydrogen under safe conditions you have to mix the Hydrogen with an inert gas like Nitrogen the concentration of Hydrogen in Nitrogen must be lower the 5 to b...

Page 33: ...ation for equivalent leak with substitute gas Pressure test 8 bar gas concentration 100 Equivalent leak in Hydrogen H2 3 32 x 10 5 mbar l s Equivalent leak in Helium He 1 66 x10 5 mbar l s Because Hydrogen is not a safe gas the maximum concentration of H2 in N2 is 5 to be non flammable With a such concentration the leak to be found becomes 20 times lower at 1 66 x10 6 mbar l s Conclusion To contro...

Page 34: ... Purity 97 5 8 Hydrogen Mixture 95 N2 5 H2 25 to 30 Helium is expansive Hydrogen is less expensive than Helium Security Hydrogen isn t dangerous No theoretically hydrogen isn t dangerous if and if But reality is different and if all the mixtures of H2 inert gas in a bottle have a limited life time probably the bottle isn t so safe The reason is because of the weight of H2 the lightest element over...

Page 35: ...s on the user interface level User interface level C 120 Operation part 1 Inlet port pressure analog display 2 Control and menu selection indicators ON when activated 3 Auto calibration START ABORT control key 4 Sniffing mode ON OFF control key 5 Auto zero ON OFF control key 6 Cycle START STOP control key 7 Control keys 4 keys 8 Standby ON OFF indicator 9 Evacuation ON OFF indicator 10 Test ON OFF...

Page 36: ...s on the user interface level User interface level C 120 Operation part 1 Inlet port pressure analog display 2 Control and menu selection indicators ON when activated 3 Auto calibration START ABORT control key 4 Sniffing mode ON OFF control key 5 Auto zero ON OFF control key 6 Cycle START STOP control key 7 Control keys 4 keys 8 Standby ON OFF indicator 9 Evacuation ON OFF indicator 10 Test ON OFF...

Page 37: ...rol interface C 400 1 Spectro pressure status indicator 2 Alphanumeric display 4 lines x 20 characters 3 Parameter function keys 1 key per display line 4 Modification keys 4 keys 5 Menu selection access keys 4 keys 6 Control keys 4 keys 7 Cycle Start Stop control key 8 Sniffing mode ON OFF control key 9 Autocalibration Start Abort control key 10 Mute Audio signal ON OFF control key 11 SET POINT me...

Page 38: ...ressure status indicator 2 Alphanumeric display 4 lines x 20 characters 3 Parameter function keys 1 key per display line 4 Modification keys 4 keys 5 Menu selection access keys 4 keys 6 Control keys 4 keys 7 Cycle Start Stop control key 8 Sniffing mode ON OFF control key 9 Autocalibration Start Abort control key 10 Mute Audio signal ON OFF control key 11 SET POINT menu selection key 12 SPECTRO cal...

Page 39: ...M 192 T2D ASM 1002 Metal seals 1 Inlet port 2 Units 3 Languages 4 3 masses 5 Automatic test chambers 6 Roughing system 7 Interface board 8 Remote control cable length 9 Test of gas line 10 Stainless steel cover UCT 11 Control panel with graphic interface 12 Transport cart A 700 Voltage configuration Power plug Remote control A 700 also available in accessories Alcatel Vacuum Technology France User...

Page 40: ...and high vacuum manifolds and the analyzer cell are equipped with metal seals instead of elastomer seals to protect the leak detector against contamination with helium This option is particularly usefull in case of high sensitivity helium leak detection in an helium contaminated environment Metal seals Localisation of the metal seals F 800 1 The user can choice the language of the software English...

Page 41: ...ility to obtain and adjust the settings possibility to obtain all the maintenance information for preventive maintenance purposes This RS 232 is the most effective interface to supervise your leak test from a PC data recording on an Excel sheet for instance and or to monitor the detector from a small PLC Interface board 8 Used to perform spray testing on long lines typical diameter 1 4 with a redu...

Page 42: ...allows it to have as a supplement to the standard control panel functions a graphic interface Control panel with graphic interface 12 AUTO CAL ZERO CYCLE SNIFFER SET POINTS SPECTRO MAINTENANCE OTHER 10 12 10 11 10 10 10 9 10 8 10 7 10 6 10 5 10 4 10 3 10 2 COR mbar l s STDBY LEAK RATE EVAC TEST Pa m3 s Torr l s Alcatel Vacuum Technology France User s Manual ASM 182 192 TD ASM 192 T2D ...

Page 43: ...quired interface board 4 Transport cart 5 Foot pedal for cycle command 1 5 m 5 feet 6 Calibrated helium leaks 7 Calibration accessory 8 Spray probe 9 Interface board p n 107657 A 600 Inlet adaptor 10 Printer 11 Inlet filter 12 Short distance sniffer probe 13 Bombing chamber 14 Test chambers 15 Neutral gas vent line kit 16 4 swiveling wheels kit 17 Covered sniffer probe and remote control kit 18 Bo...

Page 44: ...88 Unit Torr l s Front face in English 108 881 Unit Pa m3 s Front face in English 108 880 Unit Pa m3 s Front face in Japanese 106 690 Remote control with 5 m 15 feet cable length Designation Part No Cable of 10 m 394 101 881 Cable of 15 m 591 101 882 Cable of 20 m 797 802 494 Cable of 25 m 984 802 339 Cable of 30 m 1181 802 767 Cable of 35 m 1378 802 768 Cable of 40 m 1575 802 769 Cable of 45 m 17...

Page 45: ...ube length 40 m 1575 802 828 Tube length 50 m 1969 802 829 Tube length 60 m 2362 802 830 Tube length 70 m 2756 802 831 Tube length 80 m 3150 802 832 Tube length 90 m 3543 802 833 Tube length 100 m 3937 802 834 Long distance sniffer with short regid nozzle Designation Part No Tube length 20 m 787 802 835 Tube length 30 m 1181 802 836 Tube length 40 m 1575 802 837 Tube length 50 m 1969 802 838 Tube ...

Page 46: ...n 3 With the headphone connector the operator can connect a headphone to its detector Part No A459818 Headphone connector 4 The headphone connector is an accessory but to use it the detector must be equipped with the interface board option CAUTION Which headphone used C 410 ASM 182 range Part No 111196 Transport cart 5 Alcatel Vacuum Technology France User s Manual ASM 182 192 TD ASM 192 T2D ...

Page 47: ... 5 m 5 feet 6 ASM 142 range It can be fixed to the detector Part No 108068 ASM 142 range In addition to the standard cart p n 108068 a 4 wheels stainless steel cart is proposed for 142 series Part No 802862 Transport cart ctd 610 mm 24 02 inch 335 mm 13 18 inch 1040 mm 40 95 inch Alcatel Vacuum Technology France User s Manual ASM 182 192 TD ASM 192 T2D ...

Page 48: ...and Hydrogen All ALCATEL calibrated leaks are based on permeable membrane technology Most calibrated leaks last many years even though the helium is permanently escaping the leak rate is very small in comparison to the amount of helium contained in the reservoir yearly loss is indicated on the calibrated leak identification label However it is recommended to have every calibrated leak with reservo...

Page 49: ...s usually very easy especially if you need fast and rough detection Spraying Helium could also become a technical challenge when you need to pinpoint very fine leaks more so when they are located in areas with difficult access The Helium spray gun is an easy to use and multipurpose tool which allows you to work in various conditions of test Multi standard thanks to the 3 different adapters to be c...

Page 50: ... Ø 114 mm 105 847 5 µm inlet filter Ø 114 mm 105 848 O ring Ø 5 mm Ø 114 mm 082 152 Inlet filters 12 Designation DN Flange Part No Sniffer probe with membrane DN 40 flange and a 1 5 meter tube 5 ft 40 067 683 Sniffer probe with membrane DN 40 flange 40 067 677 Sniffer probe with membrane DN 25 flange 25 103 592 Sniffer probe with membrane and 14 mm O D smooth tube connection Ø 14 mm 067 678 Short ...

Page 51: ...N 50 3 802 454 Medium test chamber DN 25 1 802 455 Medium test chamber DN 40 2 802 456 Medium test chamber DN 50 3 802 457 Large test chamber DN 40 for ASM 182 T TD 802 458 Large test chamber DN 40 for ASM 192 T TD 802 459 Large test chamber DN 50 for ASM 192 T2 T2D 802 460 Test chambers required interface board 15 small test chamber hemispherical test chamber Ø 72 mm depth 31 mm medium test chamb...

Page 52: ...rch 04 Neutral gas vent line kit 16 Neutral gas vent line kit 4 swiveling wheels kit Ø 125 mm 17 Soft wheel improve the mobility Customers have the possibility to lock 1 2 3 or 4 wheels independently Part No 801846 Part No 801421 Alcatel Vacuum Technology France User s Manual ASM 182 192 TD ASM 192 T2D ...

Page 53: ...Accessories Covered sniffer probe and remote control kit 18 Remote control mbar l s English Length 5 m 197 Long distance sniffer probe Bottle handle for cart 19 Part No 802844 Bottle handle for cart p n 111196 Part No 802819 Alcatel Vacuum Technology France User s Manual ASM 182 192 TD ASM 192 T2D ...

Page 54: ...speed At inlet port 4 4 l s Roughing primary pump characteristics Hybrid primary pump pumping speed in air 25 m3 h 15 cfm 10 l s Hybrid turbomolecular pump characteristics Hybrid turbomolecular pump pumping speed in air 110 l s Hybrid turbomolecular pump exhaust pressure safety limit 6 mbar Analyzer cell Spectro Analyzer cell design self protected 180 magnetic deviation mass spectrometer Analyzer ...

Page 55: ...wer frequency low voltage 100 130 V 10 high voltage 200 240 V 10 Power frequency 50 60 Hz single phase Power consumption maximum 1 5 kVA Start up temperature 10 to 40 C Ambient operating temperature 10 to 40 C Storage temperature standard detector 25 C to 70 C Storage temperature ASM 182 TD equiped 20 C to 60 C with the graphic interface control panel max 48 h at 20 C max 168 h at 60 C Humidity AS...

Page 56: ...mary pump pumping speed in air 1 ACP 28 version 27 m3 h 16 cfm 10 l s Hybrid primary pump pumping speed in air 2 ACP 28 version 54 m3 h 32 cfm 10 l s Analyzer cell Spectro Analyzer cell design self protected 180 magnetic deviation mass spectrometer Analyzer cell filament 2 tungsten filaments Analyzer cell sensitivity 3 10 4 A mbar Emission current range 0 2 to 2 mA Air pumping speed 110 l s Helium...

Page 57: ... mn 1 s 24 mn 4 s Miscellaneous Power voltage low voltage high voltage 100 130 V 10 200 240 V 10 Power frequency 50 60 Hz single phase Power consumption 1 ACP 28 Version 2 ACP 28 Version maximum at roughing delay 1 sec 1 5 kVA 2 3 kVA stabilized at roughing max 1 kVA 1 9 kVA stabilized in test mode or in standby mode 0 8 kVA 1 3 kVA Start up temperature 10 to 40 C Ambient operating temperature 10 ...

Page 58: ...dition 03 September 04 1 1 A 900 Dimensions mm inch ASM 182 TD 280 11 456 18 444 17 5 421 16 6 461 18 1 487 19 2 594 23 4 inlet port DN 40 Alcatel Vacuum Technology France User s Manual ASM 182 192 TD ASM 192 T2D ...

Page 59: ...ns mm inch ASM 192 series 594 23 4 170 6 7 498 19 6 869 34 1 734 28 9 692 27 2 519 20 4 215 8 5 387 15 2 46 1 8 Inlet port DN 50 ASM 192 T2 ASM 192 T2D DN 40 ASM 192 T ASM 192 TD Alcatel Vacuum Technology France User s Manual ASM 182 192 TD ASM 192 T2D ...

Page 60: ...e detector to the installation B 300 Controlling the detector with the I O interface Purpose of the I O interface Location of the I O interface Prepare the connector wiring The controls inputs The signals outputs 24 V DC Power supply B 310 Controlling the detector with a PC computer through the RS 232 interface Purpose of the PC computer interface Location of the RS 232 interface RS 232 interface ...

Page 61: ... Connection to the printer Tickets available B 400 ASM 182 series Before starting up the leak detector Check power voltage Installation Check the oil level of the rotary vane pump ASM 182 T B 401 ASM 192 series Before starting up the leak detector Check power voltage Check the oil level of the rotary vane pump ASM 192 T T2 Remote control support installation Alcatel Vacuum Technology France User s...

Page 62: ...ing during handling installation and operation CAUTION Certain detectors are fitted with oil pumps the oil load needed for pump operation is in separate cans We also recommend that the user drains the pump before re shipping the equipment CAUTION Check the pumping conditions of the detector the leak detectors are not equipped for pre pumping of corrosive gases condensable vapours of liquids even i...

Page 63: ...ns of the mains plug Residual voltages due to filter capacitors can provoke an electrical shock WARNING Ensure that parts or enclosures connected to the inlet of the detectors can handle a pressure drop of 1 bar relative to atmospheric pressure CAUTION If the detecor rotates in an axis perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the secondary pump there is a risk of seizure of the secondary pump CAUT...

Page 64: ...er switch this label indicates that the product has been customized in factory according to customer order Located at the top of the frame near the exhaust port this label indicates that the exhaust port should not be blocked Located on the rear of the pump this label warns the user against possible risk of injury due to any hand contact with hot surfaces It states that protective gloves should be...

Page 65: ...ocated near the main power switch this label indicates the part number of the leak detector and its serial number Located on the front cover this label indicates that the product has been drained before leaving factory It should be fill with oil before running Located at the upper cover this label indicates that the leak detector could not be moved in all positions Alcatel Vacuum Technology France...

Page 66: ...lease contact your service manager of your local service center see addresses at the back of the manual Alcatel contact in case of emergency Located outside the packaging box Located inside a or outside b the packaging box this tilt indicator indicates that the box has been tipped a b Alcatel Vacuum Technology France User s Manual ASM 182 192 TD ASM 192 T2D ...

Page 67: ...f the detector Before opening check the name of the model and the serial number After opening check the color of the desiccant bags packed in the detector casing red in the event of humidity In the event of an anomaly take the necessary action with the shipper and notify Alcatel if necessary a calibration certificate of the internal calibrated leak an User s Manual a RS 232 User s Manual a mainten...

Page 68: ...eak detector Plugs are also supplied to replace the rings during normal use of leak detector Console version Four lifting rings are supplied with the leak detector They will be screw at the back of leak detector after unpacking Weight A 800 A 801 Note If the operator doesn t use a hoist 2 people are necessary to carry the leak detector Weight A 800 Alcatel Vacuum Technology France User s Manual AS...

Page 69: ...s must be kept away from heat and light direct sunlight and ultraviolet light in order to prevent hardening of the elastomers Precautionary measures for the leak detector installation The leak detector is equipped with 4 pivoting wheels without brake 2 wheels with brake on the console version So If the detector is placed on a high surface the operator should take care to lock the wheels of the det...

Page 70: ...ys be connected to the female free flow quick connector The inlet vent status open or closed depends on the parameters set by the operator C 500 If no inlet vent system is connected the inlet vent is connected to the ambiant air Used to accelerate the cleanup of the helium background noise in the pumps after detecting a significant leak Make high sensitivity testing easier due to the decreasing an...

Page 71: ... 5 sccm ASM 182 TD 50 sccm Use pressure Nitrogen is typically the neutral gas used but you can use any gas on the condition that it is poor in helium concentration 1 ppm Take care with the ambiant air it should not be polluted with helium According to the installation or item to test The gas should be clean dry without dust no toxic 0 3 0 1 bar relative 20 psig Quality purity Purge flow Alcatel Va...

Page 72: ...r inlet B 200 External control system I O interface LDS probe accessory A 700 Remote control accessory C 400 B 300 LDS probe accessory support Caution exhaust port do not block Pump exhaust PC B 310 Nitrogen purge ASM 182 TD only B 200 Gas line connection option C 420 ASM 182 TD only Controlling the detector with a PC computer through the RS 232 interface Refer to the RS 232 User s Manual delivere...

Page 73: ...DS Probe accessory A 700 Remote control C 400 Exhaust Air inlet B 200 Fuse of the 3 back plugs Main power cord External control system I O interface B 300 PC B 310 Nitrogen purge TD only B 200 Controlling the detector with a PC computer through the RS 232 interface Refer to the RS 232 User s Manual delivered with your detector Alcatel Vacuum Technology France User s Manual ASM 182 192 TD ASM 192 T...

Page 74: ...ernal ground 24 common external ground 21 common external ground It is recommended to use a shielded cable which is grounded on the connector cap B 210 The I O interface makes it possible to control the leak detector with a PLC or any other external control device The common points of the controls are pins 21 and 24 G 300 23 Interface Contact open the filament command is valid Contact closed the f...

Page 75: ... power supply 25 If SW1 on P0344 interface board is closed upper position 24V DC maximum current 350 mA supplied by leak detector If SW2 is open lower position point for customer external power supply 24 V 24 21 If SW2 on P0344 interface board is closed upper position External ground If SW2 is open lower position point for customer external power supply Alcatel Vacuum Technology France User s Manu...

Page 76: ...e RS 232 interface RS 232 interface instructions Commands available for your leak detector Only the commands which correspond to the fonctions of your leak detector are available See details in the RS 232 User s manual A specific manual describes to the operator all the commands available with the RS 232 Alcatel protocol It is delivery with your leak detector It is a Sub D 9 pin Male connector Con...

Page 77: ...ter serial port 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Pin Function Communication protocol 1 External loudspeaker Mode Asynchronous 2 Rx Bauds 9600 3 Tx Bits 8 4 NA Parity None 5 Ground Stop bit 1 6 Headphone Parity control None 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 Internal use only Don t connect it It is a Sub D 9 pin Male connector B 210 211 Purpose of the printer interface Location of the printer interface Communication mode description ...

Page 78: ...ernal calibration with internal leak 2 Automatic print after an internal calibration with internal external leak refer to C 301 Internal calibration with external leak 3 Calibration checking with internal leak 5 Automatic print after a calibration checking with internal leak refer to C 302 Test 6 Automatic print at the test end refer to C 211 212 Memo function must be active C 550 Alcatel Vacuum T...

Page 79: ...les every 0010 hours filament in use 2 electronic zero 110 acceleration voltage V 217 electronic current mA 0 0 sensitivity coefficient 01 00 He calibrated leak location internal value 1 0E 07 unit mbar l sec year 2003 loss per year 2 00 temperature C 20 temp coefficient C 3 00 MAINTENANCE MENUS high vac mnt periodicity hours 12000 high vac mnt due in hours 12000 filament 1 running time hours 0 fi...

Page 80: ... INFORMATIONS total time sec 74 result COMPLETED CURRENT ASM1002 CALIBRATION DATE Jan 01 2003 TIME 00 03 00 Fil 1 Ie 0 6 Vacc 232 Coef_sens 00 86 3 Calibration ticket with external calibrated leak DATE Jan 01 2003 TIME 00 05 03 ASM1002 CALIBRATION gas He Unit mbar l sec CALIBRATED LEAK PARAMETERS location external value 1 0E 05 unit mbar l sec calibration year 2003 loss per year 2 00 calibration t...

Page 81: ...e 1 10E 07 target value 1 10E 07 percent allowance 15 RESULT 0 6 Test ticket DATE Jan 01 2003 HOUR CASE PRESSURE LEAKRATE 00 28 26 start 3 8E 01 3 4E 11 00 28 55 GL 1 2E 02 1 4E 09 00 29 40 NR 6 3E 05 9 1E 06 00 29 45 stop 5 8E 05 NR DATE Jan 01 2003 HOUR CASE PRESSURE LEAKRATE 01 02 31 start 6 5E 01 4 8E 11 01 02 32 GL 4 6E 01 4 8E 11 01 02 33 NR 5 9E 02 1 8E 00 01 02 36 stop 9 9E 05 NR Leak valu...

Page 82: ...the console version So If the detector is placed on a high surface the operator should take care to lock the wheels of the detector It s forbidden to place the leak detector on a sloping surface 1 without take precautions for its translation stop Check power voltage The performance of the detector pumping speed accuracy and reliability depends on the vacuum connections the frequency and quality of...

Page 83: ...ver of the unit indicates this and the filling oil is supplied The pump will be damaged if it runs without oil 5 mn The oil required for the first use is supplied with the detector Replacement of oil is the user s responsability The pumps have been tested with ALCATEL 200 oil The technical characteristics of the pump are guaranteed only with the recommended oil Alcatel Vacuum Technology France Use...

Page 84: ... 2 Check power voltage The performance of the detector pumping speed accuracy and reliability depends on the vacuum connections the frequency and quality of maintenance the helium calibration Check that the power voltage is compatible with the power configuration of the leak detector check the indications of the label located close to the power switch Alcatel Vacuum Technology France User s Manual...

Page 85: ...il is the user s responsability The pumps have been tested with ALCATEL 200 oil The technical characteristics of the pump are guaranteed only with the recommended oil Position the unit so there is no possible risk of it falling or tilting The leak detector is equipped with 4 pivoting wheels without brake 2 wheels with brake on the console version So If the detector is placed on a high surface the ...

Page 86: ...t out Access to the internal components E 110 Remove the 4 liftings rings and screw them to the back of the leak detector Cut the clamps Remote control support installation 5 Fix the remote control support on the work table and screw it Work table Remote control cable Fix the remote control to its cable Alcatel Vacuum Technology France User s Manual ASM 182 192 TD ASM 192 T2D ...

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