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2 Safety

2.1 Duties of the operator

• Read, observe, and follow the information in this manual and in the work

instructions provided by the owner. This concerns in particular the safety and

warning instructions.

• Always observe the complete operating instructions for all work.

• If you have any questions about operation or maintenance that are not answered

in this manual, please contact Customer Service.

2.2 Intended use

The device is a leak detector, in which test objects are tested for leaks in the foil

chamber.

• Operate the device only according to this instruction manual.

• Comply with application limits, see "Technical Data".

Improper use

Avoid the following, non-intended uses:

• Use outside the technical specifications, see "Technical Data"

• Use in radioactive areas

• Close the measuring chamber, while your fingers are in the swing area of the

measuring chamber

• Use of accessories or spare parts, which are not included in this instruction

manual

• Test of test objects that touch the sealing lips of the foil chamber

• Test of test objects, where no gas is enclosed (e.g. vacuum packaging).

• Test of sharp objects

• Test of wet or damp test objects

• Test of test objects that contain liquids.

• Pumping down of condensible fluids and vapors

• Test of test objects with significant differences in temperature to the environment

• Contaminating the measuring chamber or the sealing lips.

• Using the device in potentially explosive atmospheres

Note: This device is not intended to be used in residential areas and cannot ensure

adequate protection of radio reception in such environments.

Summary of Contents for Contura S400

Page 1: ...Translation of the original operating instructions Contura S400 Leak detector jina91en1 09 2001 Catalog No 570 000 From software version 1 42 Operating unit ...

Page 2: ...INFICON GmbH Bonner Strasse 498 50968 Cologne Germany ...

Page 3: ...ower supply system 12 4 3 USB interface usage 12 4 4 Other interfaces 12 5 Description 13 5 1 Function 13 5 2 Device setup 14 5 2 1 Overall device 14 5 2 2 Markings on the device 15 5 3 Display 16 5 3 1 Assembly of the touchscreen 16 5 3 2 Result display 18 5 4 Technical data 19 5 5 Factory settings 20 6 Operation 21 6 1 Switch on and login 21 6 2 Basic settings 21 6 2 1 Setting the language 21 6 ...

Page 4: ...O measurement 31 6 3 3 Using the input field in the measurement window 31 6 3 4 Check the Operation of the Device 32 6 4 Measuring 33 6 5 Measurement data and device information 35 6 5 1 Recall data 35 6 5 2 Graphical display of the measurement data 35 6 5 3 Transferring measurement data 35 6 5 4 Export measurement data via network 35 6 5 5 Deleting measurement data 36 6 5 6 Call device informatio...

Page 5: ...ter 51 8 5 Replace inline external filters 51 8 6 Replace textile mesh 51 8 7 Replace membrane support with membranes 52 8 8 Velcro tape replacement 54 8 9 Replacement of the filter mat on the bottom of the device 55 8 10 Replacement of the measuring chamber hinges 55 8 11 Replacement of the measuring chamber spring 56 8 12 Service by the manufacturer 57 8 13 Sending for repair or maintenance 57 8...

Page 6: ...Table of Contents INFICON vi Contura S400 Operating instructions jina91en1 09 2001 Index 64 ...

Page 7: ...nly and belong to the respective owner of the rights 1 1 Target groups This instruction manual is aimed at the operator of the device at technically qualified specialists and trained personnel 1 2 Warnings DANGER Imminent hazard resulting in death or serious injuries WARNING Hazardous situation resulting in potential death or serious injuries CAUTION Hazardous situation resulting in minor injuries...

Page 8: ...d the following non intended uses Use outside the technical specifications see Technical Data Use in radioactive areas Close the measuring chamber while your fingers are in the swing area of the measuring chamber Use of accessories or spare parts which are not included in this instruction manual Test of test objects that touch the sealing lips of the foil chamber Test of test objects where no gas ...

Page 9: ...instructed personnel should be permitted to work with and on the device The instructed personnel must have received training on the device Make sure that authorized personnel have read and understood the instruction manual and all other applicable documents 2 4 Dangers The measuring instrument was built according to the state of the art and the recognized safety regulations Nevertheless improper u...

Page 10: ...e weighs approx 54 kg and can slip out of your hands Lift and transport the device only with two people To lift get hold below the floor panel Transport NOTICE Damage caused by transport Transport in unsuitable packaging material can damage the device Keep the original packaging Only transport the device in its original packaging Storage Always store the device in compliance with the technical dat...

Page 11: ...personal injury due to electric shocks as well as damage to property due to short circuiting Only operate the device in a dry environment Operate the device away from sources of liquid and moisture CAUTION Risk of injury from lifting the heavy device The device weighs approx 54 kg and can slip out of your hands Lift and transport the device only with two people To lift get hold below the floor pan...

Page 12: ...ystem FAT32 is a file system which has been compiled as an industry standard and is used as an exchange format across operating system boundaries You can perform the following actions with the USB flash drive Transfer stored measurement data see Transferring measurement data 35 Perform software updates see Updating the software 37 Transfer user and product information see Save user and product dat...

Page 13: ... pressure gradient gas flows through any leakage from the test object in the foil chamber increasing the pressure there This pressure rise allows the device to calculate the leak rate of the test object Gross leak detection If there is a gross leak e g torn packaging non welded seam the gas contained in the test object may be completely pumped out by the device After pumping all the air there will...

Page 14: ... handle 5 USB 2 0 Interface 2 Knurled nut To release the measuring chamber To replace the measuring chamber the hose connections on the rear of the unit also need to be released 6 START button to start the measurement green ready for measurement 3 Measuring chamber 7 Touchscreen 4 USB 2 0 Interface 8 STOP button to stop the measurement red error or warning ...

Page 15: ... power ON OFF switch 7 RJ45 network interface 3 Electrical fuse 8 No function 4 Power cable connection 9 Filter elements inline filter connected to the terminals A and B 5 Nameplate with specifications concerning mains voltage serial number and production date 5 2 2 Markings on the device The markings on the device have the following meanings Label for the returns to the recycling circuit ...

Page 16: ...orrectly select the chosen function avoid strong pressure You can always see symbols for the navigation on the display Additionally you can see depending on the context other symbols and elements Chips Measurement Supervisor Operation Next page Previous page User name access control Product name Settings Diagnosis ZERO Measuring Name of the current window Information Chips Max leak rate 0 03 mbar ...

Page 17: ...ion Diagnosis Table 1 Navigation buttons Function buttons Different colors indicate the status of the function buttons The buttons can appear in three different colors Gray Function is disabled Light blue Function can be activated White Function is active General function symbols Cancel ongoing function Call up help for the current function Confirm entry or selection Load Analysis Save Edit Copy D...

Page 18: ...he leak rate is below the setpoint the measurement result is shown on a green background Max leak rate Measurement Fig 3 The measurement display is underlined in green when the test object has passed Measurement result Leaking If the leak rate is above the setpoint or there is a gross leak the measurement result is shown on a red background Leak Measurement Max leak rate Fig 4 Red underlined measu...

Page 19: ... leak detection mode 2 5 l Max weight of test object 2 5 kg Housing material Stainless Steel Electrical data 570 000 Name Contura S400 Main fuse T 3 15 A 250 V Output 350 VA Operational voltage 115 230 V 10 50 60 Hz Type of protection IP20D Excess voltage category II Electronic interfaces USB RS232 RJ45 Physical data 570 000 Name Contura S400 Shortes measuremnet time 12 s Run up time 3 min Minimum...

Page 20: ...eighted emission sound pressure level at the operator s premises is less than 55 dB A at all times for all foreseeable uses of the device The noise emission measurement declaration was drawn up in accordance with the harmonised standard DIN EN ISO 3744 2011 5 5 Factory settings Illumination of the measuring chamber On Automated login On Default User Supervisor Supervisor PIN default 1111 Pre set p...

Page 21: ...er profile 22 6 2 2 Setting date time and time zone ü Supervisor rights 1 Date and time 2 Set up 3 Save 6 2 3 User profile settings 6 2 3 1 Overview of Rights Groups The rights of auser depend upon which group he belongs to User Members of the group User can select between saved products perform ZERO measurements perform measurements view history of the measurement results view device information ...

Page 22: ...ser profile ü Operator or Supervisor rights 1 User accounts Manage user accounts ð Existing users and associated groups are displayed in list form 2 You have the following possibilities To create a new user profile select at the bottom of the window The window User settings will open Otherwise press an already created user name and choose from the tool bar to load a user profile The login window o...

Page 23: ...d Supervisor See Overview of Rights Groups 21 6 In the field Language assign a language to the user via and 7 Save See also 2 Modify Personal Settings 23 6 2 3 3 Modify Personal Settings As a user with limited rights User you can also modify your language or PIN By this the associated user profile is correspondingly adapted Access to the entire user profile is not necessary 1 Press on your name wh...

Page 24: ...ser accounts Manage Automatic Login 2 Deactivate in the window Auto Login the option Active 3 Save ð After restarting the device the current settings are applied 6 2 5 Switch on Automatic Login You can specify if a user of your choice is automatically logged in after the device is switched on without the login window ü Supervisor rights ü The requested user was already created See Select modify cr...

Page 25: ...ize For example Gross leak detection Testing several packages Universal Packages of different sizes and strengths All types of gas filled packages Deactivated Possible Small Soft Less than 500 ml Possible The inaccuracy of the measurement results increases with the number of the packages The measurement result is dependent on constant volume packaging Total volume 500 ml Only same number of packag...

Page 26: ...S400 Operating instructions jina91en1 09 2001 Large Rigid Recommended above 500 ml Possible Only same number of packaging per measurement cycle Depending on the inner volume even with large numbers Peanut can By gas filled inner volume ...

Page 27: ...ings will open to copy product settings The Product Settings window opens with the entries of the copy source to delete a product A confirmation screen appears to create a new product The window Product Settings opens 3 After using some tools the window Product Settings opens In this case enter under Product Name a product name as required change it or keep it Product name Measuring mode Superviso...

Page 28: ...PNG max 400 x 400 px from a USB flash drive FAT32 format to the image database 12 Save 6 2 6 3 Create product variants If you want to mark a partial quantity of a product for example a batch you can create a variant of the product in question This eliminates the need to create the same product again and to assign a measuring mode To create product variants you need a product that has already been ...

Page 29: ...ted in the factory setting If you select the function Measurement or ZERO and then close the measurement chamber the selected process is started automatically For this purpose the signal from a proximity switch is used You can set the Autostart option to ON or OFF ü Operator or Supervisor rights 1 Device 2 Set up 3 Save ð If the automatic measurement start is OFF press the START button on the touc...

Page 30: ...ible to continue measurements without a previous ZERO measurement when prompted to take a ZERO measurement ð To set ZERO prompts to be ignored deselect the ZERO Mandatory option 3 To prevent a filled measuring chamber from being evaluated as a supposed ZERO measurement when the hood is closed when a ZERO prompt is active activate the ZERO autostart disabled option ð This prevents the automatic mea...

Page 31: ...as described below After a prompt on the display Before starting a series of measurements At least once an hour in measuring mode 1 Select 2 Empty the measuring chamber 3 Start the ZERO measurement ð The result is displayed in green and the values are taken over In the event of a fault the result is displayed in red 6 3 3 Using the input field in the measurement window If required you can set up a...

Page 32: ... in the measuring chamber In order to ensure the proper functioning of the device measurement result Leaky red adjust the maximum leak rate accordingly 1 Products ð In addition to other products the product CON Check will be shown according to factory settings 2 Click the product name CON Check 3 Load ð You will be asked to do a ZERO measurement with an empty measuring chamber see Perform ZERO mea...

Page 33: ...ackages so that the gaskets of the measuring chamber halves are not covered or touching Avoid measuring test objects with significant differences in temperature to the surroundings Keep the gaskets of the measuring chamber halves clean If you do not remove contaminants measuring results may be distorted ü You have made general settings see Basic settings 21 ü You have saved the settings for the de...

Page 34: ...color and numerically in the Measurement window on the left side In addition the word OK Leak Gross leak or Empty chamber appears see Result display 18 After completion of the measurement you can remove the test object and measure additional test objects If you repeat the measurements with the same test object the measurement results may differ This is usually due to a reduced amount of filling ga...

Page 35: ...surements are saved You can transfer data from the internal memory to a connected USB flash drive ü Operator or Supervisor rights 1 To transfer data from the internal memory connect a USB flash drive with FAT32 formatting to any of the USB ports of the device 2 Measurements 3 Save ð All measurement data are transferred There is an indication when the transfer is completed The data remain saved on ...

Page 36: ...t Parameter Name Description Options For example dts Start Start time of the time period from which the data is to be exported Date in ISO format dts 2018 05 03T07 15 00 dte End End time of the time period from which the data is to be exported Date in ISO format dte 2018 05 04T11 34 12 f Format Data format of the export csv_en csv_de json Standard csv_en f json f csv_de pid Product Query measureme...

Page 37: ... an aborted connection Do not switch off the device and do not remove the USB flash drive while the software is being updated 1 Copy the file into the main directory of a FAT32 formatted USB flash drive 2 Connect the USB flash drive to a USB port on the device 3 Update Update Operating Unit ð At the top in the window the active software version of the user interface is shown If one or more version...

Page 38: ...system 6 6 3 Update the software in expert mode 1 Update Update Operating Unit Experte ð Software versions already available on the device are shown in a list 2 Highlight any of the software versions as required and proceed to step 5 ð Resetting to an older software version is possible 3 If alternatively you want to add a new software version connect a FAT32 formatted USB flash drive with the upda...

Page 39: ...to factory settings Loss of settings and measurement data After resetting to factory defaults only the manufacturer factory settings is in the memory of the device Backup important settings and measurement data beforehand on a USB flash drive See Save user and product data 38 and Transferring measurement data 35 ü Supervisor rights Reset device 6 10 Calibrating the device 6 10 1 Reasons for calibr...

Page 40: ...alibration leak in mbar l s in the next field 3 Press and follow the instructions on the screen ð You will now be prompted to perform a ZERO measurement and then to measure the calibration leak ð After calibration the determined calibration factor is displayed in the window Calibration 6 10 4 Inner volume calibration The internal volume is evaluated in the measuring modes Small Rigid and Large Rig...

Page 41: ...ng products are displayed as a list 2 Mark any product that has already been assigned the measuring mode Small Rigid see also Determine the Measuring mode 25 ð Agreement between the dimensions and the test specimens is not important ð If you do not find such a product in your list create a new product for example blue test specimen see also Select modify or create product measurement settings 3 Do...

Page 42: ...measuring mode Small Soft see also Determine the Measuring mode 25 ð Agreement between the dimensions and the test specimens is not important ð If you do not find such a product in your list create a new product for example Red test specimen see also Select modify or create product measurement settings 3 Download the product via 4 Perform a ZERO measurement see also Perform ZERO measurement 31 5 C...

Page 43: ...ve working surface In addition the diagnostics symbol changes color 1 Errors and warnings ð The Errors and Warnings button is only available while errors or warnings are active Errors and Warnings are displayed in list form 2 To perform measurements confirm active errors or warnings with the Clear button ð The information displayed is closed See also Warning and error messages 44 6 12 Logging off ...

Page 44: ... message consists of a number and a descriptive text Once you have found the cause for the error continue operation by pressing the button Clear Touchscreen You will find an overview of possible errors and warnings on the touchscreen Help Errors and warnings See also 2 Call active errors and warnings 43 7 1 List of warning and error messages Type Notification Possible sources of error Remedy W102 ...

Page 45: ...rning message Check if the message occurs each time when you restart the device Contact customer service W110 Real time clock was reset Please enter date and time The real time clock has not been set Enter the correct date and time Check that the message does not appear when you restart the device The jumper for the battery in the IO module is not inserted Contact customer service Battery is disch...

Page 46: ...pply unit Contact customer service W315 Measurement aborted Measurement was aborted Repeat the measurement E317 Volume too large Placed product is too large for volume determination Change the measuring mode Insert fewer products Perform a ZERO measurement Volume measurement recalibration W355 Inner volume measurement negative Error with inner volume measurement Perform a ZERO measurement W372 Inc...

Page 47: ...r and replace if necessary Contact customer service E560 Leaking gasket Target pressure not reached Remove a large product with gross leakage Check the hose connections of the measuring chamber Check filter and replace if necessary Contact customer service W561 Leak in the outer gasket Contaminated chamber seal Clean the chamber seal Damaged chamber seal Check the chamber seal and replace it if ne...

Page 48: ...n inserted Repeat the calibration ZERO measurement error Repeat the calibration E660 Leak in the membrane Zero measurement with product in the chamber Perform a ZERO measurement Chamber diaphragm leaking Check membrane and replace if necessary Hose connection A leaking Check the hose connection A and replace it if necessary Filter leaking Check filter and replace if necessary W682 Calibration volu...

Page 49: ...enance work Ensure that the electrical supply cannot be switched back on unintentionally Do not open the stainless steel unit cover 8 1 Cleaning the housing The housing of the device is made of stainless steel and the measuring chamber is made of plastic 1 Make sure that the device is disconnected from the power supply by pulling the power plug securely 2 When cleaning the measuring chamber use an...

Page 50: ...ither side of the Velcro tape and the function of the chamber sealing is not impaired 8 3 Cleaning hoses Withe leak testing the air pumped out of the chamber via two hoses and there are filter cartridges on the end of each see Device setup 14 If a little liquid or condensation has entered the hoses they can be dismantled by a specialist with technical training 1 To dismantle the hoses press the re...

Page 51: ...ternal filters 51 8 5 Replace inline external filters Filter Set CS4 Order number 200006373 Required tools None The inline filters are also changed every 4 years as part of the manufacturer s service see also Service by the manufacturer 57 1 To disconnect the hoses from the filter elements on the rear of the device loosen the blue cap nuts with your fingers see Check inline filter 51 2 Replace the...

Page 52: ...iver During a measurement two mesh protected membranes nestle from the top and from the bottom in the test object due to the pumping action The membranes may be leaking so that accurate measurements are no longer possible Causes of damage can be sharp edged objects aging or wear Remove the membrane support including the damaged membrane If you want a repair please send the diaphragm carrier with m...

Page 53: ...eak testing was performed With an upper membrane support an additional new lip seal also came If you want to take precautions in the event of damage to a membrane you can purchase from the manufacturer of the device ready tensioned upper and lower replacement membrane supports Note that the service life of stored membranes reduced by opening the original packaging and due to light ü They feature a...

Page 54: ...8 Required tools Scissors Self adhesive Velcro tape is attached on both membrane supports on which the mesh is attached The Velcro tape can be replaced ü Velcro tape no longer functions properly or has to be replaced for reasons of age 1 Gently pull the textile mesh from the Velcro tape 2 Remember how the old Velcro tape is fixed and where there are incisions to follow the curvature of the Velcro ...

Page 55: ...ilter at the bottom of the device gently tilt the device 90 degrees to the left when viewed from the front 3 Remove the plastic grid It is attached only by locking lugs 4 Remove the used air filter from the plastic grid and insert a new one 5 Refit the plastic grid together with the new air filter 8 10 Replacement of the measuring chamber hinges Hinges measuring chamber CE4 Set Order number 200006...

Page 56: ...mber CS4 Order number 200006389 Required tools T25 TORX screwdriver T45 TORX screwdriver ü You have an intact spring for replacing a defective spring 1 Make sure that the device is disconnected from the power supply by pulling the power plug securely 2 Open the lid of the measuring chamber 3 Using a T25 TORX screwdriver unscrew the two screws of the black spring housing and remove the spring housi...

Page 57: ...s by the manufacturer s service Service package Replacement of the diaphragm pump membrane Replacement inline internal filters Replacement 2 inline external filters Replacement of lower side air filter 8 13 Sending for repair or maintenance You can send the device to the manufacturer for repair or maintenance For further details see Sending in the device 60 8 14 Maintenance plan Regardless of the ...

Page 58: ...s over WLAN as well as over Ethernet However if you want to access the web interface of the leak testing remotely we recommend an encrypted Virtual Private Network VPN connection However we cannot assume any guarantee for the security of VPN connections which are provided by third parties 9 1 Configure the LAN connection of the leak detector ü Supervisor rights ü The network cable is connected to ...

Page 59: ...nabled in the web browser We recommend using a current version of the web browser Chrome Firefox or Safari To access the leak tester from the PC or tablet web browser enter the IP address of the leak detector as follows http IP address ð The current active user interface of the leak detector is called ð The same functionality is available on the PC or Tablet as on the touchscreen of the leak detec...

Page 60: ...serve the environmental and safety regulations of your country 10 2 Sending in the device WARNING Danger due to harmful substances Contaminated devices could endanger the health The contamination declaration serves to protect all persons who come into contact with the device Fill in the declaration of contamination completely 1 Please to get in touch with us and send a completed declaration of con...

Page 61: ...INFICON Decommissioning the measuring instrument 10 Contura S400 Operating instructions jina91en1 09 2001 61 68 ...

Page 62: ... CS4 200006373 Complete upper membrane support CS4 200006376 Complete lower membrane support CS4 200006368 Velcro tape measurement chamber CS4 200006378 Textile mesh measurement chamber CS4 10 units 200006379 Hinges measuring chamber CS4 Set 200006381 Spring measuring chamber CS4 200006389 Con Check CS4 571 000 Pac Check 572 000 Calibration Kit 573 000 ...

Page 63: ...INFICON CE Declaration of Conformity 12 Contura S400 Operating instructions jina91en1 09 2001 63 68 12 CE Declaration of Conformity ...

Page 64: ...ion of the device 32 Cleaning works 49 CON Check 32 D Data backup Measurement data 35 User and product data 38 Data recovery User and product data 39 Date Time 21 Declaration of Contamination 53 60 61 E Electrical data 19 Entering a barcode 28 Errors and Warnings active 43 F Factory settings 20 Function buttons 17 Function description 13 G Gross leak detection 13 25 I Inner volume calibration 40 I...

Page 65: ...7 load 27 Variants 28 Product settings Copy 27 edit 27 R Replace membranes 52 Restoring factory defaults 39 Return 57 Rights 21 S Setpoint 27 Setting the language 23 Setting the measurement time 28 Setup 11 Software Update basic unit 37 User interface update 37 Storage 10 Supervisor 22 24 Switch OFF 43 Switch ON 21 T Technical data 19 Touchscreen 16 Transfer the product image to the leak detector ...

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