2 RLD-H10P Product/Technical Bulletin
A
pplication Overview
Growing concern over the effects of certain
refrigerants on the atmosphere has generated a strong
motive to eliminate system leaks and to develop safer
refrigerants. With the RLD-H10P, you can be
confident that your instrument will provide the
sensitivity and capabilities to meet your service needs
today and for the years to come.
The RLD-H10P is intended principally as a service
technician’s tool. This detector has the capability to
detect small amounts of halogenated gases, including
chlorine and fluorine based refrigerants and blends.
T
heory of Operation
The leak detector consists of a control unit with an
auto balancing circuit, a probe with a 4.5 ft cable, a
rechargeable battery, and a battery charger housed in
a shock resistant molded polyethylene case. The
sensor uses positive ion emission technology, which is
based on the ionization characteristics of alkali metals.
The alkali metals act as the cathode of a diode, and
the anode is heated by a DC voltage. Air from the
area being leak checked is pumped from the probe
and into the space between the cathode and anode. If
halogen gas is present, it creates an ionized current
between the cathode and the anode, which is amplified
to sound a speaker and light a neon lamp in the probe.
Sensitivity can be controlled by adjusting the current
(temperature) through the sensor.
D
imensions
5 .5
1 4 0
1 0 .5
2 6 7
rld h 1 0 p
1 0 .5
2 6 7
Figure 2: RLD-H10P Dimensions (in./mm)
A
ccessories
Figure 3: RLD-H10-100--14 in. Flexible Probe
Extension
Figure 4: RLD-H10-101--120 VAC Power Supply
(allows unit to operate from standard outlet)
Figure 5: RLD-H10-102--Cigarette Lighter Adaptor
Figure 6: RLD-H10-600R--Tune-up Kit;
includes sensor, 100 filters, 4 airflow indicator balls,
3 rubber probe tips, and leak vial
Also available:
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Replacement sensor: RLD-H10-601R
•
Maintenance kit; includes 100 filters, 4 airflow
indicator balls, and 3 rubber probe tips:
RLD-H10-602R
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Replacement leak vial: RLD-H10-603R
•
Replacement battery charger (does not provide
enough power to run unit off of 120 VAC outlet):
RLD-H10-103
