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Operating Manual

D-TEK Stratus®

Refrigerant Leak Detector and Portable Monitor

074-708-P1A

Summary of Contents for D-TEK Stratus 724-202-G Series

Page 1: ...Operating Manual D TEK Stratus Refrigerant Leak Detector and Portable Monitor 074 708 P1A ...

Page 2: ...INFICON Two Technology Place East Syracuse NY 13057 9714 ...

Page 3: ...ng Cloud Hunting Portable Monitor Mode 17 11 Using Pinpoint Mode 19 12 Manual Zero Mode 20 13 Earbuds and Volume Control 21 14 Removing and Installing the Lithium Ion Battery 22 15 Removing and Installing the Sensor 23 16 Replacing Filters 24 17 Extra long Probe 25 18 Needle Probe Extension 26 19 Carbon Dioxide Sensor 27 20 Cleaning and Storage 28 21 Replacement Parts and Accessories 29 22 Trouble...

Page 4: ...1 Declaration of Conformity INFICON 4 35 074 708 P1A D TEK Stratus OM 1 Declaration of Conformity ...

Page 5: ...ly stop further recharging Do not leave the battery unattended while charging Unplug the charger when the battery is fully charged Improper use or disposal of lithium ion batteries can cause a fire This instrument is not intended for use in flammable environments WARNING This symbol is used to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the liter...

Page 6: ...e approximately 8 hours Cloud Hunting approximately 10 hours Pinpoint Input voltage 5 V dc 5 Input current 1 A 5 Warm up period 45 90 seconds Temperature ranges and humidity Storage 20 60 C 4 140 F Operating 3 20 50 C 4 122 F Charging 0 45 C 32 113 F Humidity 95 RH NC maximum Altitude 2000 m 6500 ft Pollution degree 2 Overvoltage category 2 Weight with battery not including carrying case or access...

Page 7: ...tandard was substituted SAE Applications SAE standards J2791 R 134a and J2913 R 1234yf specify sensitivity to the following leak sizes for the corresponding settings below Super sensitivity is more sensitive than what is required by SAE for leak checking in a clean environment free of background refrigerant If leak checking in a contaminated environment high background refrigerant switch to Super ...

Page 8: ...otorcraft G 05 antifreeze coolant no Gunk liquid wrench no Ford pumice lotion hand cleaner no Ford Motorcraft DOT3 brake fluid no Ford silcon lubricant no Dexron automatic transmission fluid no mineral engine oil no Patents Pending Application 10 2018 206 877 1 Application 18171080 7 Application 10 2018 208 826 8 ...

Page 9: ...INFICON D TEK Stratus 4 074 708 P1A D TEK Stratus OM 9 35 4 D TEK Stratus MODE button SENS ZERO button eject button exhaust port do not block battery door ...

Page 10: ...4 D TEK Stratus INFICON 10 35 074 708 P1A D TEK Stratus OM power button micro USB power input volume button headphone jack ...

Page 11: ...5 5 Included in the Package D TEK Stratus plastic carrying case lithium ion rechargable battery installed D TEK infrared sensor installed extra long probe wall charger including plugs for multiple regions car charger replacement filters earbuds micro USB charging cable ...

Page 12: ... typically closer to the floor These clouds are colorless and odorless for most refrigerants When leak checking with a traditional leak detector it will likely alarm when walking into a refrigerant cloud This does not help you find the leak because the cloud may not be near the leak source D TEK Stratus uses patent pending technology to display the refrigerant concentration in the air in parts per...

Page 13: ...g the battery before use Using the supplied charger or charging cradle accessory a dead battery can be charged to 80 in approximately 2 hours and 100 in approximately 3 hours A full charge typically lasts about 8 to 10 hours of operation depending on the mode used and the operating temperature An on screen indicator displays the remaining battery percentage D TEK Stratus can be used while charging...

Page 14: ...wer button located on the left side of the body of the instrument to turn D TEK Stratus On or Off ð D TEK Stratus begins a variable time warm up for 45 to 90 seconds When warm up is complete D TEK Stratus is ready to use 2 To switch modes press the MODE button This toggles between Cloud Hunting Pinpoint and Manual Zero modes D TEK Stratus always starts in the last mode that was used WARNING Do not...

Page 15: ... the sound indicator Symbol Description battery charge is 75 100 battery charge is 50 74 battery charge is 30 49 battery charge is 10 29 battery charge is 10 battery is charging volume is set to 100 default volume is set to 50 volume is muted CO2 sensor is installed Main display The main display shows the information needed for leak checking The main display includes the ppm reading for Cloud Hunt...

Page 16: ...iption indicates Cloud Hunting mode indicates Pinpoint mode indicates Manual Zero mode sensitivity Super only displayed in Pinpoint mode sensitivity High only displayed in Pinpoint mode sensitivity Medium only displayed in Pinpoint mode sensitivity Low only displayed in Pinpoint mode ...

Page 17: ...d areas of higher refrigerant concentration The higher the number the higher the concentration 3 Press the SENS ZERO button to enable and disable the MAX feature When enabled the highest ppm level observed is shown below the main ppm display To reset the MAX reading long press the SENS ZERO button or toggle the feature off and back on again D TEK Stratus uses a patent pending switching valve in Cl...

Page 18: ...08 P1A D TEK Stratus OM become contaminated with refrigerant which causes the ppm reading to settle back toward zero If this occurs move back to an area with clean air while in Cloud Hunting mode for a few minutes to allow the reference sample to become clean again ...

Page 19: ... each possible leak point ð If a leak is detected D TEK Stratus alarms and the on screen indicator illuminates 3 When a leak is identified pull the probe away from the leak for a few seconds and then recheck the spot to verify the leak In Pinpoint mode D TEK Stratus automatically zeros to the background refrigerant and only alarms again with a higher concentration of refrigerant When this occurs e...

Page 20: ...efrigerant by pressing the SENS ZERO button Once the new zero point is set D TEK Stratus will not alarm unless a higher concentration of refrigerant is detected Manual Zero mode beeps faster at the zero point than other modes If the concentration is lower than the current zero point the beeping slows This allows the user to know if they are moving away from the leak by listening to a change in the...

Page 21: ...r the alarm sounds through the earbuds WARNING If attempting to use headphones not supplied by INFICON be sure to test them carefully to avoid hearing damage A volume button is located next to the headphone jack Press the volume button to toggle from 100 volume to 50 volume and to mute The volume defaults to 100 at startup When the earbuds are plugged in the volume toggles between 100 volume and m...

Page 22: ...he battery door eject button battery release tab 2 Remove the battery by moving the battery release tab to the side until the battery begins to eject Slide the battery out 3 Align the battery with the rails 4 Gently push the battery along the rails until the battery release tab engages ð Do not force the battery If the battery does not slide freely check the alignment and try again 5 Reinstall the...

Page 23: ...n refrigeration and air conditioning applications See Replacement Parts and Accessories 29 eject button sensor release tab To replace the sensor 1 Press the eject button on the back of D TEK Stratus and remove the battery door 2 Grasp the sensor release tab and gently pull it out 3 Align the new sensor with the rails 4 Gently push the sensor along the rails until it is fully inserted ð Do not forc...

Page 24: ...ng step if you suspect your leak detector is not properly detecting refrigerants A clogged air filter can limit the sample air flow probe tip filter Exposing the filter to water or oil can block air flow If this occurs remove the filter with the probe facing down to avoid getting contaminants in the probe and install a new filter If the filter is wet it can be reused once it dries CAUTION Never us...

Page 25: ...tall the extra long probe 1 Unscrew the standard probe from the D TEK Stratus body using a 10 mm wrench 2 Screw on the extra long probe to approximately 35 in lb 4 N m Do not overtighten 3 Unscrew the probe tip from the standard probe and remove the filter or use a new one 4 Insert the filter into the extra long probe 5 Screw the probe tip onto the extra long probe Do not overtighten ...

Page 26: ...king in tight spots and insulation This probe is pointed to easily puncture insulation and fit into small areas while remaining semi flexible and resilient to maneuver through tough areas To install the needle probe extension 1 Unscrew the probe tip Leave the filter in place 2 Insert the new filter into the probe tip 3 Screw the probe tip on Do not overtighten ...

Page 27: ...tus automatically recognizes the CO2 sensor and CO2 is displayed on the top bar of the screen the entire time the CO2 sensor is installed While searching for CO2 leaks it is recommended to wear a respirator or mask to avoid exhaling CO2 toward the probe WARNING Exposure to high concentrations of CO2 or refrigerants is dangerous and can be life threatening The instrument is not for use in toxic or ...

Page 28: ...20 Cleaning and Storage D TEK Stratus can be cleaned with mild detergent or isopropyl alcohol Care should be taken to prevent cleaner from entering the instrument Do not clean with gasoline acetone or other aggressive solvents as they may damage the plastic or display ...

Page 29: ...s plugs for multiple regions 721 606 G1 lithium ion battery 721 702 G1 battery charging cradle 721 610 G1 battery charging cradle combination 721 604 G1 standard sensor detects CFCs HCFCs HFCs HFOs and blends including A2Ls 724 701 G1 CO2 sensor 724 701 G2 filter cartridges quantity 5 712 707 G1 replacement probe cap 712 705 G1 needle probe extension 721 612 G1 extra long probe 721 611 G1 TEK Chec...

Page 30: ...played A sensor error has occurred This can be caused by a failed sensor or by the sensor being improperly installed or having a poor connection Remove and reinstall the sensor If the problem is not fixed replace the sensor See Removing and Installing the Sensor 23 The display does not turn on after long pressing the power button The battery level is critically low Charge the battery or plug the u...

Page 31: ...ing mode Let D TEK Stratus run in clean air in Cloud Hunting mode for up to five minutes The unit alarms in clean air The exhaust port is covered Verify that the exhaust port is not covered The incorrect sensor is installed Verify that the refrigerant sensor is installed instead of the CO2 sensor The ppm falls to zero in an area known to be contaminated The reference sample may be contaminated Let...

Page 32: ...ICON INFICON liability is limited to instruments returned to INFICON transportation prepaid not later than thirty 30 days after the warranty period expires and which INFICON judges to have malfunctioned because of defective materials or workmanship INFICON liability is limited to at its option repairing or replacing the defective instrument or part This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties ...

Page 33: ...y All instruments and parts returned to INFICON for repair or credit must be properly packaged insured shipped transportation charges prepaid and must have a Return Material Authorization RMA number issued before the material is returned The RMA number is to be marked on all shipping labels and packing slips Please see your INFICON distributor for assistance If you have any questions contact INFIC...

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