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Translation of the original operating instructions
HLD6000
Leak detector
Order no.:
510-025, 510-027,
510-028
Software version:
1.21 or higher (Operating
unit)

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  • Page 1 Translation of the original operating instructions HLD6000 Leak detector Order no.: Software version: 510-025, 510-027, 1.21 or higher (Operating 510-028 unit)
  • Page 2 No part of this manual may be reprinted, translated or duplicated without the expressed written consent of INFICON GmbH.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents About these instructions ............................7 Target groups ................................. 7 Other applicable documents ............................ 7 Displaying information ............................... 7 1.3.1 Warnings ..................................7 Safety ....................................9 Intended use ................................... 9 Owner requirements ..............................9 Operator requirements .............................10 Dangers ..................................10 Shipment, Transport, Storage ..........................11 Description ..................................13 Function ..................................13...
  • Page 4 6.3.6 Set time interval for calibration request ......................36 6.3.7 Setting the filter change request .......................... 36 6.3.8 I/O module ..................................36 6.3.8.1 Create a connection between the device and the I/O module ..............36 6.3.8.2 Configuring analog outputs ........................... 37 6.3.8.3 Setting the upper scale value for 10 V of the analog output ..............
  • Page 5 Warning and error messages ..........................57 Maintenance .................................63 Basic unit ..................................63 8.1.1 Replacing the filter plates ............................63 8.1.2 Cleaning the calibration opening .........................64 8.1.3 Replacing the fuses ..............................64 8.1.4 Cleaning the device ..............................64 Sniffer line ..................................65 8.2.1 Replacing the filter holder ............................65 8.2.2 Changing the filter block ............................66 Sending for repair or maintenance ........................66...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents...

  • Page 7: About These Instructions

    This document applies to the software version stated on the title page. Target groups These operating instructions are intended for the operator of the HLD6000 leak detector and for technically qualified personnel with experience in leak detection technology. Other applicable documents Interface Protocols, document no.
  • Page 8 1 About these instructions...

  • Page 9: Safety

    The device is a leak detector for sniffer leak detection. With the device you locate and quantify leaks on test objects. The HLD6000 sniffs for different gases depending on which sniffer line is connected. The following sniffer lines are available: ...

  • Page 10: Operator Requirements

    ► If you have any questions regarding operation or maintenance that you cannot find answers to in these instructions, please contact INFICON customer service. Dangers The device was built according to the state of the art and the recognized safety regula- tions.

  • Page 11: Shipment, Transport, Storage

    Shipment, Transport, Storage Table 1: Shipment Shipment Item Quantity HLD6000 (Basic unit) Sniffer line with sniffer tip (100 mm) Mains cable, country-specific 1 or 2 Fuses Filter holder for sniffer tip Filter blocks for sniffer tip Operating instructions Interface description USB stick with instructions, software ►...
  • Page 12 3 Shipment, Transport, Storage...

  • Page 13: Description

    Description Function The HLD6000 is made up of a basic unit and a line with handle. This line is referred to as the sniffer line. To locate leaks, move the tip of the sniffer line over places from which gas may be escap- ing.

  • Page 14: Basic Unit

    Basic unit The basic unit is only called a “device” in the following as long as the meaning remains clear. Fig. 1: Frontal view Touchscreen USB connection LED operating display Calibration opening for internal calibration Speaker Sniffer line connection port b LED operating display Operating display with 3 statuses: –...
  • Page 15 Mains plug The mains plug is used to switch the device on and off. b M12 socket, 8-pin – For connection of the INFICON I/O module, available as an accessory see "6.3.8 I/O module", page – Length of the data cable: Max. 30 m...

  • Page 16: Sniffer Line

    Fig. 3: View from below Rating plate with information regarding sup- COOL-Check calibration leak behind the cover ply voltage, serial number and production date. Filter plates Sniffer line You need a sniffer line to operate the device. There are sniffer lines for verification of a sin- gle gas or sniffer lines for the verification of several gases see "2.1 Intended use", page 9 see "10.1 Accessories and spare parts", page...

  • Page 17: Technical Data

    Fig. 4: Handle: Display and functions Illumination LED Status LED Sniffer tip Name of gas or sniffer line If the setpoint is exceeded, the display switches from green to yellow, see "Table 7: Signals of the LED on the handle grip", page You can also set the illumination LEDs to flash at the lower end of the sniffer probe, "6.4.2 Setting up the sniffer probe", page Technical data...
  • Page 18 Table 2: Technical data (Contin.) Electrical data Power supply and frequencies 100 … 240V 50/60 Hz Power consumption 55 VA Protection class IP 30 Excess voltage category Mains fuse 2 x 1 A slow-blowing (Ø 5 × 20 mm) Power supply cable 2.5 m (8.2 ft.) Length of the data cable on the M12 plug Max.
  • Page 19 Table 3: General factory settings (Contin.) Error information operator No. and text Error information supervisor No., text and info Filter change request Filter change interval 40 hours Gas of R600a sniffer line R600a Gas of SMART sniffer line R134a Gas of R600a sniffer line R600a I/O module protocol ASCII...
  • Page 20 Table 3: General factory settings (Contin.) Sniffer light alarm configuration Flashing Sniffer light brightness Probe key configuration Setpoint Setpoint audio alarm Setpoint Screenshot with probe key Record interval 500 ms Memory location Language English Show warnings Value axis decades Value axis grid Linear Time axis scale 30 s...
  • Page 21 Table 4: Factory settings for access authorization (Contin.) Show measured value Operator Module at M12 connector Supervisor Name user gas Supervisor Phase Service Calibration leak external Supervisor Interface unit leakage rate Supervisor Sniffer light alarm configuration Supervisor Sniffer light brightness Supervisor Probe key configuration Supervisor...
  • Page 22 4 Description...

  • Page 23: Installation

    Installation Setup Danger from moisture and electricity Moisture entering the device can lead to personal injury due to electric shocks as well as to property damage due to short circuiting. ► Only operate the device in a dry environment. ► Operate the device away from sources of liquid and moisture.

  • Page 24: Sniffer Tip

    5 Attach the new sniffer line. You can switch the device back on again. Sniffer tip 5.3.1 Replacing the sniffer tip Material damage from pollution Particles in the air intake can destroy the sniffer line. Always switch off the device before every installation! ►...

  • Page 25: Using A Water Conservation Sniffer Tip

    "10.1 Accesso- ries and spare parts", page In addition to the rigid sniffer tip what comes delivered with the HLD6000 you can also use a 400 mm long flexible tip. By bending the flexible tip accordingly, hard-to-reach areas can also be accessed.

  • Page 26: Using An Extension Hose For A Sniffer Tip

    5.3.4 Using an extension hose for a sniffer tip To get into hard-to-reach areas, attach an extension hose to the sniffer tip, see "10.1 Ac- cessories and spare parts", page Note that you cannot trace CO with an extension hose! Fig.

  • Page 27: Inserting Or Replacing A Cool-Check Calibration Leak

    Inserting or replacing a COOL-Check calibration leak A built-in calibration leak (COOL-Check) and various external calibration leak devices are available as accessories for the device, see "10.1 Accessories and spare parts", page No COOL-Check is available for the R744 (CO ) and R600a/R290 gases.
  • Page 28 5 Installation...

  • Page 29: Operation

    Operation Switching on the device Connect a sniffer line and switch on the device. The device will start up and, after a short time, display "Reading data". Fig. 9: The device starts up In order to switch to English from another language, press "EN" on the depicted window. After the run-up, the device will measure the leakage rate on the sniffer line.

  • Page 30: Operating The Device

    Operating the device 6.2.1 Structure of the touchscreen The display primarily works with symbols. Four symbols are always shown on the display: the navigation buttons . You also see other symbols and elements depend- ing on the context, see "Table 6: Function buttons", page Fig.
  • Page 31 Table 5: Navigation buttons (Contin.) – Symbol for operation – Call up measurement display – Display active error or warning message – Information symbol – Display information regarding the device such as the software version, operating hours, serial number, date and time –...

  • Page 32: Measurement View Elements

    Status bar A text appears in the blue status bar with information about the main display area. Recalibrating the The HLD6000 is delivered with a calibrated touchscreen. If required, you can recalibrate touchscreen the touchscreen. 1 Switch the device off.

  • Page 33: Display On The Sniffer Line

    6.2.3 Display on the sniffer line A status LED is mounted on the sniffer line probe where you can read the different operat- ing modes, see "Table 7: Signals of the LED on the handle grip", page Fig. 12: Sniffer line display Calibration button, see "6.4.6.1 Time and type of calibration", page 44 Status LED...

  • Page 34: Basic Settings

    Basic settings  To get an overview of the available options, look at the illustration of the menu trees Overview see "10.2 Menu trees", page  You can either carry out your own changes or keep the factory settings, see "Table 3: General factory settings", page 18 see "Table 4: Factory settings for access authoriza- tion", page...

  • Page 35: Setting Auto Standby

    Screen tap sound Three possible settings: Off, Soft, Loud. ► To adjust the volume, select " > Volume". Alternatively, when on the touchscreen select the button 6.3.4 Setting auto standby As well as having the option to manually switch over into standby mode (see "6.5 Stand- by", page 51), it is also possible to set up an auto standby function.

  • Page 36: Set Time Interval For Calibration Request

    To create the connection between the I/O module and the device, do the following: 1 Switch the device off. 2 Connect the INFICON I/O module with a data cable to the M12 socket on the rear of the device, see Fig. 2 on Page 3 Switch on the HLD6000.

  • Page 37: Configuring Analog Outputs

    3 Confirm your settings using 6.3.8.4 Setting up the I/O module protocol Refer to "Interface description HLD6000 (doc. no. kins44e1-a)" for switching between "ASCII", "LD" (Leak Detection), "Normal" and "Simple" formats. 1 Select " > Setup > Interfaces > I/O Module > Protocol".

  • Page 38: Configuring Plc Inputs

    – Measuring – Standby – Sniffer is closed – Error or warning – CAL internal possible 3 Choose between "Normal" or "Inverse". 4 Assign additional PLC outputs to a function if necessary. 5 Confirm your selection using 6.3.8.6 Configuring PLC inputs You can set which function is carried out by a signal on the PLC input.

  • Page 39: Bus Module

    To create the connection between the bus module and the device, do the following: 1 Switch the device off. 2 Connect the INFICON bus module with a data cable to the M12 socket on the rear of the device, see "Fig. 2: Rear view", page 3 Switch on the HLD6000.

  • Page 40: 6.3.11.1 Protecting Settings Via Pin Assign

    To cancel protection again, enter “0000” as the PIN (factory setting). If you have forgotten the supervisor PIN, then please contact the INFICON service team. Further information can be found from the help text when entering the PIN.

  • Page 41: 6.3.12 Save Parameters

    6.3.14 Switching the "Screenshot" function on or off To allow screenshots to be saved on a USB stick, enable the "Sceenshot" function. You can use screenshots when contacting INFICON service. 1 Insert a FAT formatted USB stick with the USB port on the device.

  • Page 42: Settings For The Measurements

    Settings for the measurements 6.4.1 Setting setpoints By setting setpoints you can define which quantity of escaping gas you want maximum tolerance for a test object. One setpoint You only set setpoint 1. The button on the sniffer probe is not required to switch from one setpoint to another set- point.

  • Page 43: Setting Up An Alarm Profile For Setpoints

    User-defined gases You can set up 3 additional gases of your choice, provided that these can be verified by the device. You can obtain more information about this from INFICON by request. ► To create a name of your choice for another gas, choose "...

  • Page 44: Verifying R290 With The Sniffer Line For R600A/R290

    The internal COOL-Check with coolant R134a is used as a basis and the discrepancy for the desired gas is automatically corrected by means of an adjustable calibration factor on the device. For most gases the required calibration factors from INFICON can be used. 1 Select " > Gas" and enter your desired user-defined gas.

  • Page 45: Calibration With An Internal Cool-Check

     Switching between the gases  Request for calibration by the system If you insert a COOL-Check calibration leak then this is the easiest method to calibrate the device. The COOL-Check is integrated into the base plate of the device as described in the separate COOL-Check installation manual.

  • Page 46: Calibration With An External Calibration Leak

    – If you are not prompted to calibrate, but wish to do so anyway then lead the sniffer tip into the calibration opening at the front of the basic unit whilst holding down the button on the sniffer probe. Calibration takes place automatically. If the button on the sniffer probe is not pressed then the calibration is only checked see "6.4.6.4 Checking the calibration with an in- ternal COOL-Check", page...

  • Page 47: Checking The Calibration With An Internal Cool-Check

    6.4.6.4 Checking the calibration with an internal COOL-Check The calibration can also be checked without changing calibration values. You can find out whether calibration is necessary. 1 Switch to measurement display. 2 Lead the sniffer tip into the calibration opening on the front of the basic unit without pressing the button on the sniffer probe.

  • Page 48: Measuring

    6.4.7 Measuring Risk of electric shock Electrical voltages can be transmitted via the sniffer probe and cause damage to proper- ty or personal injury. ► Do not touch live parts with the sniffer probe. ► Disconnect electrically operated test objects from the mains before starting the leak test and secure them against being restarted without authorization.

  • Page 49: Measured Data

    – If the button is not pressed on the sniffer probe: Measurement takes setpoint 1 into consideration, – If the button is pressed on the sniffer probe: Measurement takes setpoint 2 into con- sideration. If you have activated the "Screenshot" function, see "6.3.14 Switching the "Screenshot"...

  • Page 50: Evaluating Measured Data

    A file with measured date is constructed as follows: For example // Record file: \L0000001.txt // Created by HLD6000CU V0.11.02.18681 // HLD6000CU Ser.-No.: 00000000000 // HLD6000 Ser.-No.: 00000000000 // HLD6000MB V0.22.06(1.04.00) // Probe V1.00 // Probe Ser.-No.: HLD5000 probe // Probe Type: SMART (R134A) // IO1000 V0.05.00(0.02.02)

  • Page 51: Deleting Measurement Data

    > Active Warnings". Service The Service menu is password-protected. You can configure settings in the Service menu only after completing a special training course from the INFICON service department. Histories To receive information on errors and warnings which have occurred, select "...

  • Page 52: Parameter List

    3 View the desired information. These include, for example – under "Basic Unit" there is information regarding the software version, the serial number of the device, the operating hours and the interior housing temperature, – under "COOL-Check" there is information regarding the leakage rate depending on temperature and on the remaining time of use available, –...

  • Page 53: Updating The Software

    Updating the software Software updates from INFICON are installed with the aid of a USB stick. The update func- tion of the device can be found under " > Update". An update is possible, ...

  • Page 54: Updating The Software Of The Basic Unit

     if in the case of the "sniffer line" or the "I/O module" these parts are also connected free of disturbances and have an update function. The corresponding buttons in the update menu such as "Basic Unit", "Operating Unit", "Sniffer Line" and "I/O Module" are active and can be activated individually. Inactive but- tons can be recognized as they are in gray.

  • Page 55: Updating The Software Of The Sniffer Line

    6.8.3 Updating the software of the sniffer line The software on the HLD6000 sniffer line can be updated from the basic unit provided that the sniffer line is connected and works perfectly. The software is included in the file named "Flash_HLD6000_Probe_Vxx.xx.xxx.bin".
  • Page 56 6 Operation...

  • Page 57: Warning And Error Messages

    – If the problem persists, please contact INFICON cus- tomer service. E131 Wrong parameter in the sniffer line The parameters stored in the sniffer line are wrong. Please contact INFICON customer service. E132 Unsupported old sniffer line An old sniffer line is connected which is not Use a current sniffer line.
  • Page 58 (disconnect and reconnect; if possible try a different sniffer line). – If the problem persists, please contact INFICON cus- tomer service. E135 Check sum error while communicating – The interface to the sniffer line does not function –...
  • Page 59 – Optical cell is contaminated with water vapor. – Depending on the quantity of water inside the opti- cal cell, let the HLD6000 run between 1 minute and – The optical cell is dirty two hours to clean the optical cell.
  • Page 60 – Check the connection of the sniffer line with the ba- sic unit (disconnect and reconnect; if possible try a different sniffer line). – If the problem persists, please contact INFICON cus- tomer service. W544 Valve does not toggle Internal defect of the sniffer line.
  • Page 61 – The fan is defective or blocked. – Clean the ventilation openings or replace the filter plates. – Please contact INFICON customer service. E711 Temperature main board far too high – The ambient temperature is too high. – Switch off the device and allow it to cool down.
  • Page 62 7 Warning and error messages...

  • Page 63: Maintenance

    Maintenance Carry out maintenance work on the device in accordance with the following description. Life threatening hazard from electric shock Considerable voltages arise inside the device. Touching parts where electrical voltage is present can result in death. Disconnect the device from the power supply prior to any maintenance work. Ensure ►...

  • Page 64: Cleaning The Calibration Opening

    Life threatening hazard from electric shock Switch off the device and disconnect from the mains. 2 Carefully turn the basic unit onto its side. 3 Loosen both screws in the middle of the filter holder, see "Fig. 15: View from below", page 4 Remove the filter plates.

  • Page 65: Sniffer Line

    Sniffer line Material damage from compressed air Compressed air can damage tine inside of the sniffer line. Never try to clean the probe or the filter holder with compressed air. ► Two filters are built into the sniffer line of the device: ...

  • Page 66: Changing The Filter Block

    "10.1 Accessories and spare parts", page 69 Sending for repair or maintenance You can send your device to INFICON to have it maintained or repaired. For further infor- mation regarding this topic see "9.2 Sending in the device", page...

  • Page 67: Decommissioning The Device

    Decommissioning the device Disposing of the device The device can be disposed of by the operator or sent to INFICON. The device consists of materials that can be recycled. This option should be exercised to prevent waste and also to protect the environment.
  • Page 68 This form can be downloaded Copies: from our website. Original for addressee - 1 copy for accompanying documents - 1 copy for file of sender INFICON GmbH Bonner Str. 498,50968 Cologne, Germany zisa01e1-b (1106) Tel: +49 221 56788-112 Fax: +49 221 56788-9112 www.inficon.com leakdetection.service@inficon.com...

  • Page 69: Appendix

    Appendix 10.1 Accessories and spare parts Table 11: Accessories, spare parts, order no. Order no. Basic unit Filter plate 133x55x3mm, 10 units 200 005 506 Sniffer line R744 (CO 511-045 R600a/R290 511-048 SMART (gas family of the HFC refrigerant) 511-047 Sniffer tip 100 mm long, rigid, includes 6 filter holders and 5 filter blocks 511-021...

  • Page 70: Menu Trees

    10.2 Menu trees Pressing the navigation button brings you back to the measurement display regard- less of whether you were previously in a menu or sub-menu. Table 12: Menu tree "Settings" Setpoints Leakage rate setpoint 1 Setpoint alarm Leakage rate setpoint 2 Display settings Value display Value axis...
  • Page 71 Table 13: Menu tree "Information" Basic unit COOL-Check I/O module Parameter list Sniffer line Operating unit Bus module Table 14: Menu tree "Diagnosis" Active warnings Service Enter service PIN Histories Error and warning history Calibration history Update Basic unit Operating unit Sniffer line I/O module 10 Appendix...

  • Page 72: Ce Declaration Of Conformity

    10.3 CE Declaration of Conformity 10 Appendix...

  • Page 73: Index

    Index Access control 39 Measuring 48 Access rights 39 Menu trees 70 Accessories and spare parts 69 Adjust volume 34 Name user gas 43 Basic settings 34 Bus module 39 Operator requirements 10 Owner requirements 9 Calibrating the touchscreen 32 Calibration 44 Parameter access controls 20, 40 Calibration - COOL-Check 45...
  • Page 74 Index...
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