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GasCheck Tesla Instrument User Manual V1.2R

 

 

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Safety 

Please  read  this  manual  in  full  before  using  the  GasCheck  Tesla  instrument.  ION  Science  Inc  takes  no 
responsibility for damage, injury or death resulting from misuse, misunderstanding or negligence while using this 
gas detector. Please contact ION Science Inc via the address below for clarification on any aspect of this manual 
that is not understood or for additional information required. 
This instrument should only be used by qualified or competent persons with suitable knowledge of the hazards 
relating to the gases contained within equipment or in the local environment. 

 

Quality Assurance 

GasCheck Tesla instruments  are manufactured  by ION Science  Inc within an ISO 9001:2015 compliant quality 
system,  which  ensures  that  the  equipment  supplied  to  our  customers  has  been  designed  and  assembled 
reproducibly, and from traceable components. 

 

Responsibility of use 

Many gases are hazardous and can cause explosions, poisoning and corrosion resulting in damage to property 
and life. It is the responsibility of the person using this instrument to ensure it is being used in accordance with 
this manual and that the instrument is functioning correctly before use. 
The GasCheck Tesla can detect a large range of gases but some gases are more difficult to detect. 
It  is  the  responsibility  of  the  user  to  ensure  the  GasCheck  Tesla  instrument  has  the  sensitivity  to  detect  the 
required gas before reaching potentially dangerous levels. 
Inadequate performance of the gas detection equipment described in this manual 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 regular checks to ensure it performs within calibration limits, 
and that a record be maintained which logs calibration check data.   The equipment should be used in accordance with 
this manual, and in compliance with local safety standards.   

 

Disposal 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disposal of GasCheck Telsa, its components and any used batteries shall be in accordance with local and national 
safety  and  environmental  requirements.    This  includes  the  European  WEEE  (Waste  Electrical  and  Electronic 
Equipment)  directive.  ION  Science  Inc  offers  a  'take-back'  service.  Please  contact  Ion  Science  Ltd  for  more 
information. 

 

Calibration Facility 

Ion Science Ltd offers a calibration service including the issue of a traceable certificate valid for 12 months.  A 
GasCheck  Tesla  Calibration  Kit  offers  a  means  of  checking  and  calibrating  the  instruments  against  a  known 
reference,  however  ION  Science  Inc  strongly  recommend  the  instrument  is  returned  to  an  approved  service 
centre on an annual basis for general maintenance and calibration. 

 

Legal Notice 

While every attempt is made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this manual, Ion Science accepts 
no liability for errors or omissions, or any consequences deriving from the use of information contained herein.  It is 
provided "as is" and without any representation, term, condition or warranty of any kind, either express or implied. To 
the extent permitted by law, Ion Science shall not be liable to any person or entity for any loss or damage which may 
arise from the use of this manual.  We reserve the right at any time and without any notice to remove, amend or vary 
any of the content which appears herein. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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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