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GasCheck Tesla Instrument User Manual V1.2R

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Contents

Declaration of conformity ..................................................................................................................................... 3

Statements ........................................................................................................................................................... 5

Safety ................................................................................................................................................................................ 5

Quality Assurance ............................................................................................................................................................. 5

Responsibility of use......................................................................................................................................................... 5

Disposal ............................................................................................................................................................................ 5

Calibration Facility ............................................................................................................................................................ 5

Legal Notice ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Instrument Description ......................................................................................................................................... 6

Packing list ........................................................................................................................................................... 7

How GasCheck Tesla works ................................................................................................................................... 8

Thermal Conductivity ....................................................................................................................................................... 8

Instrument main menu ......................................................................................................................................... 9

Running screen ....................................................................................................................................................10

Gas selection .................................................................................................................................................................. 10

Sensitivity ....................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Battery status ................................................................................................................................................................. 10

Backlight ......................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Gas measurement .......................................................................................................................................................... 10

Sound indication............................................................................................................................................................. 10

Bar graph ........................................................................................................................................................................ 10

Peak hold ........................................................................................................................................................................ 10

Functions ............................................................................................................................................................11

Contrast .......................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Backlight ......................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Sound.............................................................................................................................................................................. 11

Peak hold ........................................................................................................................................................................ 11

Calibration ...................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Battery selection ............................................................................................................................................................ 12

View Data ....................................................................................................................................................................... 12

Units ............................................................................................................................................................................... 12

Display ............................................................................................................................................................................ 12

Gas selection .................................................................................................................................................................. 13

Getting started ....................................................................................................................................................14

The Keypad ..................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Using GasCheck Tesla...........................................................................................................................................15

The GasCheck Tesla instrument ..................................................................................................................................... 15

GasCheck Tesla fan current monitor .....................................................................................................................16

Probe options ......................................................................................................................................................17

Detecting leaks ....................................................................................................................................................18

Overview ........................................................................................................................................................................ 18

Calibration ..........................................................................................................................................................19

Over view........................................................................................................................................................................ 19

Selecting Factory or Custom Calibration ........................................................................................................................ 19

Calibration procedure using 'ppm' units ........................................................................................................................ 19

Calibration procedure using 'cc/sec' units ..................................................................................................................... 20

Replacing batteries ..............................................................................................................................................21

Instrument specification ......................................................................................................................................22

Replacement parts ..............................................................................................................................................23

Instrument warranty and service..........................................................................................................................24

Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................................ 24

Service ............................................................................................................................................................................ 24

Contact details................................................................................................................................................................ 24

Manual log ..........................................................................................................................................................25

Summary of Contents for GasCheck Tesla

Page 1: ...Unrivaled Detection ionscience com usa Register your instrument online to receive your extended Warranty GasCheck Tesla Instrument User Manual V1 2R...

Page 2: ...nty Thank you for purchasing your ION Science instrument The standard warranty of your instrument can be extended up to two years To receive your extended warranty you must register your instrument on...

Page 3: ...raphical Product description Handheld micro thermal conductivity sensor used to detect gas leaks This instrument has been designed specifically for search and location of non flammable gases such as h...

Page 4: ...ion 10 Bar graph 10 Peak hold 10 Functions 11 Contrast 11 Backlight 11 Sound 11 Peak hold 11 Calibration 11 Battery selection 12 View Data 12 Units 12 Display 12 Gas selection 13 Getting started 14 Th...

Page 5: ...l may not necessarily be self evident and consequently equipment must be regularly inspected and maintained ION Science recommends that personnel responsible for equipment use implement a regime of re...

Page 6: ...boxes Laboratory applications detection of leaks from mass spectrometers and chromatograph equipment Quality assurance testing seal integrity after product manufacture Industrial leaks from gas cylin...

Page 7: ...y case against the list below before use Should the instrument or any accessory appear damaged or missing then contact the instrument supplier for advise before use Item Qty Description Check 1 1 GasC...

Page 8: ...will affect the rate at which heat transmits from the bead to the block these rates of change are measured and displayed as leak rates The diagram below shows the basic functionality of the GasCheck...

Page 9: ...l Running screen used when locating gas leaks Before using the instrument the various settings should be set and adjusted to suit the application Pressing the Esc key while viewing this Running screen...

Page 10: ...just an outline is displayed the battery is exhausted Backlight The backlight symbol shows the status of the backlight even in bright daylight Gas measurement The GasCheck Tesla measures the leak rate...

Page 11: ...as detected gas levels increase This sounder can be switched On and Off Use the Up or Down key to move the tick to the desired position and then press the Esc key to return to the Main Menu An audible...

Page 12: ...detected readings in a variation of units ppm cc s mg m3 and g yr Use the Up and Down keys to select the desired unit and then press the Esc key to exit to the main menu Please note the Custom Calibr...

Page 13: ...c sec 0 000026 cc sec Refrigerant R11 R11 3 2 E 5 cc sec 0 000032 cc sec Sulphur Hexaflouride SF6 2 2 E 5 cc sec 0 000022 cc sec Carbon dioxide CO2 4 0 E 5 cc sec 0 000040 cc sec Methane CH4 2 9 E 5 c...

Page 14: ...Zero routine is complete the instrument displays its running screen and is ready for use ENTER This key is used to select functions and accept settings after a parameter has been adjusted ZERO Pressi...

Page 15: ...o the object being tested and drag the probe along the seam or joint at a rate of approximately 25mm per second When a leak is detected the bar graph will start to fill and the frequency of the audio...

Page 16: ...uch damage has occurred to the fan inside the unit due to the magnetic field If the current is too high the unit displays an error message preventing the operator from making measurements of the leak...

Page 17: ...robe so the spanner fits over the brass nut unscrew the probe counter clockwise direction Withdraw the spanner and probe assembly To refit the short or the long probe follow the steps above but in rev...

Page 18: ...by 99999 on the display in which case used the UP or DOWN keys to adjust the instruments sensitivity When detecting very small leaks or when detecting gasses less sensitive then a rate of 10mm per se...

Page 19: ...or mg m3 units then the instrument must be calibrated using a 5000 ppm Helium concentration If the GasCheck Tesla is used to detect leaks measured using cc sec units then the instrument must be calibr...

Page 20: ...be into the CalCheck s outlet and press the ENTER key The instrument will automatically sequence through the cold and hot stages of calibration but when finished gives a summary of values Pressing the...

Page 21: ...r fitting new ones unclip the battery holder from the instrument by prising apart the PP3 type clip shown in the illustration Once the battery holder is disconnected from the instrument the batteries...

Page 22: ...Instrument case Polyurethane Dimensions L 390 x W 60 x H 50 mm L15 35 x W2 35 x 2 0 Weight 0 5 kg 1 0 lb Ingress ratings IP20 Length of long probe 300 mm 12 Detection type Thermal conductivity Detecti...

Page 23: ...nt User Manual V1 2R Page 23 of 26 Replacement parts Part Item Number Long probe A 08045 Short probe A 08043 Replacement battery holder 3000 1 BH 01 Nozzle 08024CPC8 Box Spanner A 08029 Accessory Item...

Page 24: ...visiting www ionscience com usa Contact details UK Head Office Ion Science Ltd The Hive Butts Lane Cambridge SG8 7SL UK Tel 44 0 1763 208503 Fax 44 0 1763 208814 Email info ionscience com Web www ions...

Page 25: ...V1 39 N A GasCheck Tesla V1 2 Declaration of Conformity Update image update on page 7 spelling grammar 02 04 20 V1 42 N A GasCheck Tesla V1 2R Declaration of Conformity Update 31 12 2020 V1 42 N A Di...

Page 26: ...of 26 Addendum GasCheck Tesla is suitable for use in magnetic field strengths of 2T at least 2m from an MRI opening 19th March 2021 It s possible to use the instrument in higher magnetic fields but pl...

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