Pfeiffer ASM 340 Operating Instructions

Translation of the original instructions
ASM 340
Leak detector
Operating Instructions
EN
Table of contents
Table of contents
1 About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1 Validity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1.1 Applicable documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2 Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.2.1 Safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.2.2 Pictographs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.2.3 Instructions/Abbreviations used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.2.4 Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.1 Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.2 Protective equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.3 Proper use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.4 Improper use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3 Transport and storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.1 Transport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.2 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4 Product description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.1 Product identification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.1.1 Scope of delivery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.1.2 Variants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.2 Interface connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.3 Test method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.3.1 Hard vacuum test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.3.2 Sniffing test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.1 Prerequisites for optimising measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.2 Operating conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.3 Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.3.1 Storing the lifting handles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.3.2 Control panel equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5.4 Filling with oil (Wet model only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5.5 Connecting the purge circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.6 Connection to the mains power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.7 Operating for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.7.1 Become familiar with the control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.7.2 Become familiar with the detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.8 Connecting the part/installation to be tested . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5.9 Connecting the exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5.10 Connection the primary pump (Integrable Model). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5.10.1 Characteristics of the primary pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5.10.2 Connection of the primary pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.1 Control panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.1.1 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.1.2 Contrast - Brightness - Screen Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.1.3 Application screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6.1.4 "Standard" screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6.1.5 "Settings" screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6.1.6 "Graph" screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6.1.7 "Vacuum circuit" screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6.1.8 "Measurement" window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6.1.9 Function keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
6.2 Prerequisites to use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
6.3 Switching the detector on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
6.3.1 Switch on. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
6.3.2 Starting a test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
6.4 Monitoring operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
6.5 Shutdown the detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
6.6 Saving and downloading the product’s configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
6.6.1 Saving the configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
6.6.2 Downloading the configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
7 Advanced settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
7.1 "Graph" screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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6.1.1 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
7.1.2 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
7.1.3 Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
7.1.4 Erasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
7.1.5 Viewing a recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
7.1.6 Saving a recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
7.2 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
7.2.1 Tree diagram of the "Settings" menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
7.3 Set points Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
7.3.1 Audio alarm and digital voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
7.3.2 Pollution function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
7.3.3 Hard Vacuum reject point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
7.3.4 Sniffing reject set point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
7.3.5 Probe clogged set point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
7.4 “Test” Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
7.4.1 Test methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
7.4.2 Correction factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
7.4.3 Test mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
7.4.4 Type of probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
7.4.5 Automatic Cycle End. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
7.4.6 Inlet vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
7.4.7 Memo function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
7.4.8 Zero activation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
7.4.9 Bypass Option. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
7.4.10 Regeneration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
7.4.11 Massive mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
7.5 Spectro Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
7.5.1 Tracer gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
7.5.2 Filament parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
7.5.3 Calibrated leak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
7.6 Maintenance Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
7.6.1 Detector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
7.6.2 Timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
7.6.3 Detector Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
7.6.4 Pump Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
7.6.5 Event history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
7.6.6 Calibration history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
7.6.7 Burn-in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
7.6.8 Maintenance for the analyzer cell and the secondary pump. . . . . 55
7.7 Configuration Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
7.7.1 Time - Date - Unit - Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
7.7.2 Function keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
7.7.3 Application screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
7.7.4 Screen Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
7.7.5 Access - Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
7.8 Advanced Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
7.8.1 Leak Detection Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
7.8.2 Leak Detection: Start-up timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
7.8.3 Leak detection: Background suppression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
7.8.4 Leak Detection: Crossover Pressures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
7.8.5 Leak Detection: Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
7.8.6 Leak detection: Analyzer cell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
7.8.7 Leak Detection: Internal Pirani gauge calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
7.8.8 Leak Detection: External gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
7.8.9 Leak Detection: Purge valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
7.8.10 Leak detection: Dynamic calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
7.8.11 Input/Output menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
7.8.12 Input/Output: Serial Link 1 and Serial Link 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
7.8.13 Input/Output: I/O connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
7.8.14 SD Card menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
7.8.15 SAV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
8 Maintenance / replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
8.1 Maintenance intervals and responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
9 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
10 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
11 Technical data and dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
11.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
11.2 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
11.3 Units of measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
11.4 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
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Declaration of conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Declaration of incorporation of partly completed machinery . . . . . . . . . . . 76
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About this manual
1 About this manual

1.1 Validity
This operating manual is for customers of Pfeiffer Vacuum. It describes the functioning
of the designated product and provides the most important information for safe use of
the unit. The description follows applicable EU guidelines. All information provided in this
operating manual refers to the current state of the product's development. The documen-
tation remains valid as long as the customer does not make any changes to the product.
Up-to-date operating instructions can also be downloaded from
www.pfeiffer-vacuum.com.
This manual covers products with the following part numbers:
Part number Description
JSVA00AxMx9x ASM 340 Wet (all models)
KSBA00AxMM9A ASM 340 Dry (all models)
MSXAOxAxMM9A ASM 340 Integrable (all models)
1.1.1 Applicable documents

Documents relevant for the use of options and/or accessories, and for product mainte-
nance are the following:
ASM 340 Operating instructions
Standard Remote Control Operating instructions P/n 121774
RC 500 WL Remote Control Operating instructions P/n IG0140B
RS232 Operating instructions P/n 121777*
Operating instructions for the 15 pin I/O board P/n 121776*
Operating instructions for the 37 pin I/O board (Wi-Fi + Ethernet + USB) P/n 121775*
Bluetooth Module Operating instructions P/n 121778*
Compatibility Modul of E/S HLT Operating instructions P/n 122864*
Profibus Operating instructions P/n 121779*
Standard Sniffer Probe Operating instructions P/n 121780*
Smart Sniffer Probe Operating instructions P/n BG5268BE
Spray Gun Operating instructions P/n 121781*
Bypass Operating instructions P/n PL0002B
ASM 340 Maintenance instructions P/n 121762M
Declaration of conformity Included with this manual
Declaration of incorporation of partly completed machinery Included with this manual
*also available at www.pfeiffer-vacuum.com
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1.2 Conventions
1.2.1 Safety instructions

Operating manual safety instructions Pfeiffer Vacuum are based on the UL, CSA, ANSI
Z-535, SEMI S2, ISO 3864 and DIN 4844 certification standards. This document de-
scribes the following information and danger levels:
DANGER
Imminent danger
Indicates an imminent hazardous situation that will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Possibly imminent danger
Indicates an imminent hazardous situation that can result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Possibly imminent danger
Indicates an imminent hazardous situation that can result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
Command or note
Command to perform an action or information about properties, the disregarding of
which may result in damage to the product.
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1.2.2 Pictographs
Prohibition of an action or activity in connection with a source of danger,
the disregarding of which may result in serious accidents
Warning of a displayed source of danger in connection with operation of

the unit or equipment
Command to perform an action or task associated with a source of dan-

ger, the disregarding of which may result in serious accidents
1.2.3 Instructions/Abbreviations used

Ö or Work instruction: you must perform an operation here.
[XXXX] You must press the XXXX key on the control panel.
I/O Inputs/Outputs
Example: press the "Home" key on the control panel to return to the «Standard»
screen.
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He Helium 4
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He Helium 3
H2 Hydrogen
1.2.4 Labels
This chapter lists all the labels that could appear on the product as well as their meaning.
Safety label: guarantee that the packing has not
been opened since leaving the factory.
Indicates that the operator must:

Ö handle the product using the devices shown on
this label,
Ö comply with the rules for moving the equip-
ment, taking weight and dimensions into ac-
count.
Indicates an electric shock hazard in case of con-

tact:
Ö do not use the product if the power cable is not
earthed,
Ö disconnect the electrical power supply before
working on the product.
Indicates an electrical shock hazard in case of

contact:
Ö disconnect the electrical power supply before
removing the cover and working on the prod-
uct.
Locate a grounding point on the product.
Customization label for the product according to

PRODUIT PERSONNALISE the customer’s request.
CUSTOMIZED PRODUCT
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Quality: certifies that the product has been certi-

fied compliant with quality control upon leaving
the factory.
Indicates whether the Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or Ether-

HLD1302577 - RS232 net options have been installed on the products,
Bluethooth MAC address and their MAC addresses.
XXXXXX / None
Network MAC address
xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx / None
For service centers use only.
Pu_GL : 1 Pu_N : 1
Mu_GL : 12856 Mu_N : 31
Mu_Cal : 1 Mu_LDS : 1800
Indicates the firmware versions installed on the

DD-MM-YY 4 product.
Factory Firmware /Logiciel usine
1) Firmware name
L0232 V3302 E17D 2) Firmware version
L0264 V3200 FD87E7D 3) Firmware checksum
L0285 V3200 8C9D 4) Publication date
1 2 3
Wet model only: indicates that the primary pump

ATTENTION has been drained of oil upon leaving the factory:
POMPE LIVREE SANS HUILE oil must be added before the first detector switch
A L’INTERIEUR on (see 5.4).
Consulter le manuel d’installation
ATTENTION
Product subject to the treatment of waste elec-

tronic and electrical equipment in accordance
with directive 2002/95/EC.
Product identification label (see 4.1).

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1 2
3 4 5 6
7 8
Integrable model only: indicate the connection in-

let port of the primary external pump on the rear.
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Safety
2 Safety
2.1 Safety precautions
Obligation to inform
Any person responsible for installing, using or maintaining the product must first read
the security instructions in this operating manual and comply with them.
Î It is the operating customer’s responsibility to protect all operators against the dan-
gers associated with the product, with the media pumped and with the entire instal-
lation.
Installation and use of the accessories

The products can be fitted with special accessories. The installation, use and refurbish-
ment of the connected accessories are described in detail in the respective manuals.
Î Only use original accessories.
Î Accessory part numbers: see Accessories.
WARNING
Hazard associated with non-compliant electrical installation
Safe operation after installation is the operator’s responsibility.
Î Connect the product to an installation that is compliant with local safety standards.
Î Do not carry out any alterations or modifications to the product on your own initiative.
Î For specific questions, contact your service center.
WARNING
Electric shock hazard in case of contact
When the product's circuit breaker is set at O, some internal components still have an
electrical charge.
Î Make sure that the mains connection is always visible and accessible so that it can
be unplugged at any time.
Î Disconnect the power cable from all power sources before starting any work on the
product.
WARNING
Other located hazardous energies
Electrical circuit and other pressurized circuits as nitrogen are potential hazards:
Î Always lock out these energy sources before working on the product.
WARNING
Risk associated with process gases
A leak detection operation must be carried out under environmental conditions that do
not present any risks to the operator and the equipment. The user and/or integrator of
the product are fully responsible for the operational safety conditions of the equipment.
Therefore the user of the detector must:
Î not test parts or equipment with traces of harsh, chemical, corrosive, inflammable, re-
active, toxic, or explosive substances, nor condensable vapours even in small
amounts. Do not use the nitrogen purge system to dilute these hazardous products:
that is not what it is intended for!
Î apply specific safety instructions in accordance with local regulations. For more infor-
mation, contact your service center.
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NOTICE
Wet Model: Filling with oil
Î Oil must be added to the primary pump before the detector is switched on.
The potential hazards for a leak detector involve electricity, the tracer gas, the pres-
surised nitrogen supply and the lubricant (for the Wet models).
Only qualified personnel trained in safety rules (EMC, electrical safety, chemical pol-
lution) may carry out the installation and maintenance described in this manual. Our
service centers can provide the necessary training.
Do not remove the blanked-off flange from the inlet port while the product is not in use.
Do not expose any part of the human body to the vacuum.
Comply with all safety and risk prevention instructions in accordance with local safety
standards.
Regularly check compliance with all precautionary measures.
Do not turn on the product if the covers are not in place.
2.2 Protective equipment

In some situations, personal protective equipment must be worn when handling the de-
tector and its components. Customers must provide operators with the necessary equip-
ment. This equipment must be checked regularly and used in accordance with the sup-
plier's recommendations.
DANGER
Health hazard in case of contact with the operating fluid
Contact with or inhaling products such as oil from the pump can cause irritation.
Î Wear appropriate protective equipment when carrying out maintenance or adding/
draining oil.
WARNING
kg
Risk of injury through falling objects
When transporting parts/items by hand, there is a danger through loads slipping and fal-
ling down.
Î Carry small and mid-size parts/items two-handed.
Î Carry parts/items > 20 kg with a suitable lifting device.
Î Wear safety shoes with steel toe cap according to directive EN 347.
WARNING
Risk of injury through hot surfaces
The products are designed so as not to present a thermal risk for the operator's safety.
However, specific operating conditions may exist that require extra caution from users
due to the high temperatures (surfaces > 70 °C for parts inside the covers):
Î Leave the part to cool before working on the product.
Î If necessary wear protective gloves according to directive EN 420.
CAUTION
Risk of pinching
When handling the storage tank cover, there is a risk of fingers becoming pinched.
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2.3 Proper use

NOTICE
EC conformity
The manufacturer's declaration of conformity becomes invalid if the operator modifies
the original product or installs additional components.
Î Following installation into a plant and before commissioning, the operator must check
the entire system for compliance with the valid EU directives and reassess it accor-
dingly.
The leak detector is designed to detect and/or quantify a possible installation or com-
ponent leak by searching for the presence of a tracer gas in the pumped gases.
Only the tracer gases identified in this manual may be used.
The parts to be tested must be clean and dry.
The product may be used in an industrial environment.
2.4 Improper use

Improper use will cause all claims for liability and warranties to be forfeited. Improper use
is defined as usage for purposes deviating from those mentioned above, especially:
pumping harsh, chemical, corrosive, inflammable, reactive, toxic or explosive fluids
pumping of liquids
pumping of condensing vapors
pumping dust or solids particules,
operation in potentially explosive areas
testing parts that are soiled or that have traces of water, vapours, paint, adhesive, de-
tergent or rinsing products
use of accessories or spare parts, which are not named in this manual
The product is not designed to carry people or loads and is not for use as a seat, step-
ladder or any other similar purpose.
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Transport and storage
3 Transport and storage

Upon delivery, check that the product has not been damaged during transport. If the
product is damaged, contact the carrier and notify the manufacturer. In all situations we
recommend:
Î Keeping the product in its original packaging so it stays as clean as it was when dis-
patched by us. Only unpack the product once it is at the location where it will be used.
Î Keeping the packaging (recyclable materials) in case the product needs to be trans-
ported or stored.
Î Keeping the blanked-off plate on the inlet port when the product is not in use.
Î Keep the blank-off flange on the pipe connection of the primary external pump (Inte-
grable model only) when the product is not in use.
3.1 Transport
WARNING
Risk of injury associated with heavy loads
Given the weight of the product, it should be removed from its packaging only by per-
sonnel qualified and trained in handling heavy materials.
Î Use the yellow lifting handles installed on the product (re-install if they have been re-
moved).
Î The manufacturer cannot be held liable for the consequences of using lifting devices
other than those provided.
WARNING
Risk of tilting
Even though compliance with EEC safety rules is guaranteed (normal tilting ± 10°), all
necessary precautions should be taken when moving, installing and operating the pro-
duct.
When the detector is used on the trolley:
Î Attach the detector to the trolley.
Î Do not place the product on an inclined plane: its weight could cause the operator to
be dragged.
Î Place it on a flat, hard floor.
Î Do not push the product sideways.
Î Only use the trolley to move it short distances.
NOTICE
Work/Handling the detector
The operator must not work on the product to move it or carry out maintenance until it
has come to a complete shutdown! When the circuit breaker is set at O, you must:
Î Unplug the power cable.
Î Wait for the control panel screen to turn off completely before working on the product
and/or removing the covers.
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Before moving a detector, make sure that the covers are properly attached:
Î The front cover cancels 3 fixing screws for the rear cover (out of the 5 screws in total):
make sure that these 3 screws are in place and properly tightened.
Î Make sure that all the fixing screws for the covers on the detector frame (5 screws for
the rear cover and 4 for the front cover) are in place and properly tightened.
To lift the product:
Î Use a lifting device appropriate for the product's weight.
Î Use a 3-section strap with the following characteristics:
– length of each section > 500 mm
– load per section > 100 kg
3.2 Storage
NOTICE
Obligation to inform
We took care to provide you with a clean product. So that it stays clean, we recommend
storing it in its original packaging.
Storing a new product If a new detector must be stored for more than three months:
Î leave it in its packaging
Î leave the blanked-off flange in place on each inlet port,
Î store it in a clean, dry environment for a maximum of 3 months, in accordance with
the temperature conditions specified in the Technical Characteristics (see 11.2).
Beyond 3 months, factors such as temperature, humidity, salt in the air, etc., could dam-
age some components (elastomers, lubricants, etc.). If this happens, contact your ser-
vice center.
Extended storage Recommended shutdown procedure before extended storage:
Î Place the blanked-off flange on the inlet port.
Î In the [Test] menu, check:
– that the ’hard vacuum’ test method is selected,
– that the air inlet valve is set to ’Operator’
Î Start a test by pressing : wait until the detector reaches the most sensitive test
mode.
Î Stop the test by pressing .
Î Shut down the detector: circuit breaker at O.
Î Wait for the control panel turn off.
Î Unplug the power cable.
In this way, the detector is under a vacuum, reducing the degassing time spent when it
is switched on again.
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4 Product description
4.1 Product identification
To correctly identify the product when communicationg with Pfeiffer Vacuum, always
have the information from the rating plate available.
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1 2
3 4 5 6
7 8
Fig. 1: Nameplate example

1 Part number
2 Description
3 Weight
4 Operating voltage
5 Operating frequency
6 Maximum power consumption
7 Serial number
8 Index
9 Date of manufacture
4.1.1 Scope of delivery

1 leak detector
1 documentation set (Operating manual CD-ROM, Installation manual, plastic-coated
memo for ASM 340 and RS 232)
1 power cable for Europe (France/Germany) and/or 1 power cable for US
2 lifting handles installed on the product
1 calibration certificate for the internal calibrated leak
1 funnel (Wet model only)
1 oil can (Wet model only)
1 draining connector (Wet model only)
1 maintenance kit
1 plastic DN 25 ISO-KF blank-off flange (Integrable model only)
1 protective cover
4.1.2 Variants
The ASM 340 leak detectors are particularly suitable in Industry for vacuum and sniffing
leak detection, in various applications from maintenance to small production applica-
tions. Easy operation, robustness, ultra fast response time, are among the outstanding
features of these compact multipurpose units.
ASM 340, conventional Using a 15 m3/h rotary vane pump, this unit delivers unmatched performance in a com-
pumping pact design. It will be named Wet Model in this manual.
ASM 340, dry pumping Available with diaphragm pump, it is the perfect unit for clean applications where no pol-
lution can be tolerated.
It will be named Dry Model in this manual.
ASM 340, without prima- For greater versatility, this can be used to adjust the proportions of the main pump to suit
ry pumping roughing needs.
It will be named Integrable Model in this manual.
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4.2 Interface connection
2 3 6 5 2 4
Fig. 2: Human-machine interface

Mains power supply SD card
Detector inlet (Inlet port) Standard sniffer probe connection(2)

V
(STANDARD SNIFFER)
Primary pump Exhaust (EXHAUST) Smart sniffer probe connection(2)
(Wet & Dry Models) (SMART SNIFFER)
Switch/Circuit breaker Oil draining (Wet Model)
Neutral gas inlet (purge) Filling with oil (Wet Model)

(SMART SNIFFER/VENT/PURGE)
Air inlet Primary pumping connection (Integrable Mod-
el)
1 Standard remote control connector (2) 4 Interface Connector- I/O D-Sub 37 pins
(INPUTS/OUTPUTS)(1)
2 RS 232 connector D-Sub 9 pins 5 USB plug (USB)
(SERIAL)
3 Interface Connector- I/O D-Sub 15 pins 6 Ethernet plug(1) or Wi-Fi Antenna(1)
(INPUTS/OUTPUTS) (1) (NETWORK)
(1) Accessory or option (at the customer's expense)
(2) Accessory (at the customer's expense)
4.3 Test method

The test method is chosen depending on the part to be tested.
For more information about leak detection test methods, see Leak detector compendi-
um on the website www.pfeiffer-vacuum.com.
4.3.1 Hard vacuum test

Part that can be connected to pipe and placed under a vacuum
Part that can be placed in a vacuum chamber
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Spray method This method involves removing the air from the part to be tested, connecting it to the de-
tector's analyzer cell, then spraying tracer gas on the points of the part that are likely to
leak. The detector measures the flow of tracer gas that penetrates due to part leakage.
At the time of spraying, the leak rate does not appear instantly. There is a response time
which depends on the volume V to be tested and on the tracer gas pumping speed S of
the system at part's inlet, according to the ratio:
T = V/S (T in seconds, V in litres, S in l/s).
T is the time after which the leak rate reaches 63 % of the final value.
Bombing method The part is placed ahead of time in a pressurised gas tracer chamber.
The tracer gas penetrates the part through the potential leaks.
Then the part is removed from the chamber and placed in another vacuum chamber and
connected to the detector.
The detector measures the flow of tracer gas that leaks out of the part.
4.3.2 Sniffing test

Part that can be connected to pipe and cannot be placed under a vacuum
The part to be tested is pressurised with tracer gas.
Using a sniffer probe passed over all the points likely to leak, the detector collects the
tracer gas that escapes from the part. The detector measures the flow of tracer gas that
leaks out of the part.
The measured leak rate is not an exact measurement of the leak.
The sniffer probe only detects part of the tracer gas escaping from the part, depending
on the distance separating the crack from the tip of the probe, and the direction of the
leak in relation to the probe.
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5 Installation
5.1 Prerequisites for optimising measurement
To optimise pumping and measurement speed:
Use pipe with a diameter equal to the diameter of the detector's inlet. The pipes should
be as short as possible and completely sealed.
Do not use plastic hoses such as compressed air pipes.
Check that the connected part/installation is impermeable to tracer gas.
Test only clean, dry parts/installations with no trace of water, vapour, paint, detergent
or rinsing products.
Test that the entire line is completely sealed when the detector is attached to the
pumping circuit, to ensure that the connections are correct (pump, pipe, valves, etc.).
5.2 Operating conditions

DANGER
Explosion hazard.
For detecting leaks with "hydrogen" tracer gas, the operator must use hydrogenated ni-
trogen (mix of 95 % N2 and 5 % H2).
NOTICE
Risk of pollution from solid substances
When applications generate particles, we recommend protecting the detector's inlet.
Î Install a inlet filter and possibly a Bypass (see 10).
NOTICE
Detector ventilation
If there is insufficient ventilation, overheating could cause damage to the components:
Î Comply with the ambient operating temperature.
Î Do not obstruct the air vents.
Î Leave a gap of 70 mm around the air vents.
Environmental conditions (see 11.2).
5.3 Set-up
The leak detector must be installed on a flat, horizontal surface, supported by its feet,
with the detector's inlet port on the top.
Î Choose the location for set up according to the dimensions of the detector: chapter
Technical Characteristics (see 11.2).
Î Move the detector with a hoist, using the handling devices (see 3.1).
5.3.1 Storing the lifting handles

One the detector has been installed, the handles can be removed and stored in the back
of the detector or used to place the control panel on a work surface.
Tools required 5-mm Allen key.
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Fig. 3: Storing the lifting handles
5.3.2 Control panel equipment

The control panel can be placed on a work surface using the lifting handles for support.
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Fig. 4: Control panel on work surface
Î Attach the handles with 2 CHc M6 x 10 screws and 2 ø 6 mm bolts (at customer's ex-
pense).
5.4 Filling with oil (Wet model only)

DANGER
Health risk in case of oil contact
The pumps are delivered empty of oil: the oil is delivered in separate containers.
Î Wear mask, gloves, protective glasses to fill the pumps with oil.
NOTICE
Only use approved operating fluids
The pumps are factory tested using adixen oil.
Î The same oil must be used during operation. The oil safety data sheet is available on
the website.
Î Make sure that the detector is off (circuit breaker at O, the control panel screen is
off) and in a horizontal position.
Î Open the cover.
Î Remove the oil fill cap (1) from the rotary vane pump (2).
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Î Put the funnel (included with the detector) in the oil fill opening (3).
Î Fill with oil to the highest level.
Max
Min
Î Replace the oil fill cap tightly (1).
5.5 Connecting the purge circuit

The Dry and integrable Model's purge system can be connected to a purge circuit and
can be open/closed depending on the settings.
The Wet Model's purge system is always closed and cannot be set by the operator.
NOTICE
Tracer gas concentration
When the air purge is used, we recommend performing the leak detection in a ventilated
room.
WARNING
Pressurised circuit
To work safely on the product, the operator must:
Î Install a manual valve on the nitrogen circuit at a distance of 3 m from the product, so
that the nitrogen supply can be locked.
To guarantee best performance, the nitrogen supply must be clean and filtered, with the
following characteristics:
– relative excess pressure: 200 hPa
– flow rate: 50 sccm
Î Attach the nitrogen pipe to the connector (see 4.2).
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5.6 Connection to the mains power supply

WARNING
Risk of electromagnetic disturbance
The product’s EMC rating is obtained on the understanding that it is installed in compli-
ance with EMC rules.
Î Use shielded links and connections for interfaces in environments that produce dis-
turbance.
WARNING
Hazard associated with non-compliant electrical installation
Safe operation after installation is the operator’s responsibility.
Î Connect the product to an installation that is compliant with local safety standards.
Î Do not carry out any alterations or modifications to the product on your own initiative.
Î For specific questions, contact your service center.
The leak detector is Class 1 equipment and therefore must be earthed.
5.7 Operating for the first time

Wet Model Î Check that the oil level of the primary pump is between the maximum and minimum
levels (see 5.4).
Integrable Model Î Make sure that the client's primary pump is connected to the detector (see chapter on
Connection of the primary pump in the Maintenance Manual) and is switched on.
All Models Î Attach the electrical network to the connector using the power cable.
Î Set the circuit breaker to I.
Î Set the language, unit, time and date (the operator can modifiy this at a later time (see
7.7.1).
Î Wait for the detector to enter Stand-by mode.
5.7.1 Become familiar with the control panel

Control panel description (see 6.1.2)
Î Press several times to familiarise yourself with the application screens.
Î Press several times to see the 2 levels of function keys available.
Î For each level, press or the control panel function key to access the function.
5.7.2 Become familiar with the detector

You can carry out a hard vacuum test and learn about your detector simply by performing
a test on the equipment itself.
Î Leave the blanked-off flange included with the product in place on the detector's inlet.
Î Start a test by pressing . The measured leak rate is displayed: this is the detec-
tor's background.
Î To remove the blanked-off flange from the detector's inlet, press [Inlet vent].
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5.8 Connecting the part/installation to be tested

NOTICE
Limit of operation
Î Make sure that the parts or chambers connected to the inlet of our products withstand
a negative pressure of 1·103 hPa in relation to atmospheric pressure.
The inlet pressure must be no higher than atmospheric pressure. Pressure that is too
high can damage the product.
The detector's performance depends on the type of accessories used and on the qual-
ity of the mechanical connections.
When assembling the vacuum circuit, use accessories to shut off the product and
make maintenance easier (inlet shut off valves, purge systems, etc.).
The maximum permitted weight at the detector's inlet must be no more than 15 kg and
the maximum torque must be 10 N·m.
Comply with these recommendations (see 5.1) to optimise measurement.
Î Remove the blanked-off flange that covers the detector's inlet and save it for reuse
during storage or transport.
Î Connect the part or the equipment using the connection accessories available in the
product catalogue.
Î Test that the entire line is completely sealed when the detector is attached to the
pumping circuit, to ensure that the connections are correct (pump, pipe, valves, etc.).
5.9 Connecting the exhaust

NOTICE
Limit of operation
Î Make sure the exhaust pressure does not exceed 200 hPa (relative). Pressure that
is too high can damage the product.
Dry Model The detector's exhaust is equipped with an external filter.

Make sure that it is never obstructed: clean it regularly.
Wet Model
NOTICE
Wet Model - Pumping at high pressure
Î Connect the exhaust to an exhaust duct. 1/8 Gas connection.
The detector's primary pump is equipped with an internal oil mist eliminator.
The operator can connect an external eliminator instead of this internal eliminator.
Install a pipe connection designed for this purpose, available as an accessory (see chap-
ter Replacement of the internal oil mist eliminator with an external oil mist elimina-
tor in the Maintenance Instructions).
5.10 Connection the primary pump (Integrable Model)

The leak detector must be connected to a primary pump before startup (see chapter
Connection the primary pump in the Maintenance Instructions).
5.10.1 Characteristics of the primary pump

Wet or Dry pump in DN 25 ISO-KF
Empty limit < 1 mbar (5 · 10-2 mbar recommended)
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Minimum throughput = 1 m3/h

If used as a sniffer with a Smart probe, minimum throughput = 3 m3/h
Maximum throughput = 100 m3/h
A greater throughput does not improve the performance of the leak detector/primary
pump combination.
Maximum 2 m-long flexible tube between the detector and primary pump
5.10.2 Connection of the primary pump

Two possible DN 25 ISO-KF connections: on the rear or under the detector frame.
The leak detector is delivered with the connection at the rear.
2 1
1 2
Fig. 5: Rear connection Fig. 6: Connection under the detector frame
1 Stopgap plug
2 DN 25 ISO-KF pipe connection
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6 Operation
6.1 Control panel
It is interfaced with the detector and is used to:
– display information about the test
– access the available functions
– setting of the detector's parameters.
For a screenshot, set a function key to [Screen Copy] (see 7.7.2).
6.1.1 Description
1 4
START 2
STAND-BY
2 5
Fig. 7: Control panel

1 Application screens (touch screen): these are accessible or hidden (see 7.7.3).
2 Test Start/Stop.
3 Changing the application screens: return to the home page (standard screen) from any menu.
4 Standard remote control connection (accessory).
5 Accessing the functions for daily use. Functions assigned to a key by the operator (provides access
to the functions if there is a problem with the touch screen).
6 Displaying a function key level: starting the function or displaying a sub-menu by touching the screen.
7 Changing the level of function keys.
Î Remove the film that protects the screen upon delivery.

Î Use the touch screen manually without using hard objects such as pens,
screwdrivers, etc.
Function deactivated (OFF)
Function activated (ON)
Authorized access without password
Access locked: access with password
"Grey" key: access settings or function
"White" key: key not customisable, for information
"Measurement information" key: to display the measured leak rate
Arrows for navigating within the menus
Access to the error/warning window
Value selected is customisable
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Keys for setting the values
Moving to the next function/screen/parameter
Return to the previous display
Return to the previous display and confirm the changes made
Return to the previous display without confirming the changes made
Deleting the selected file
Set point setting
1
2
3
1 Exponent setting
2 Mantissa unit setting
3 Mantissa tenth setting
6.1.2 Contrast - Brightness - Screen Saver

(see 7.7.4)
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6.1.3 Application screens

The content of the screens is given as an example. Depending on the leak detector and
parameters, the display may be different.
4 2
Fig. 8: Example of each screen

1 "Standard" screen (home)
Information about the current test
2 "Graph" screen
Monitoring and recording the leak rate and/or the inlet pressure
3 "Vacuum circuit" screen
Vacuum circuit of the detector and the status of the valves
4 "Settings" screen
Detector parameters
The operator can hide and/or switch certain screens in the loop (see 7.7.3).
For daily use, after the detector's parameters have been set consult primarily the "Stan-
dard" screen.
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6.1.4 "Standard" screen

Information about the test: display most often shown during a test.
12 9 10
1
8
2
11 7
3 4 5 6
1 Digital display of the leak rate (green ≤ reject set point < red)
2 Bargraph display of the leak rate (adjustable scale)
3 Detector status and Detection mode
4 Access error information
5 Mute function indicator (except ASI 30)
6 Air inlet function indicator (except ASI 30)
7 Cell pressure bargraph display
8 Leak detector unit
9 Leak rate correction function indicator
10 Zero function indicator
11 Detector inlet pressure display (unit consistent with the leak rate unit)
12 Tracer gas (3He, 4He or H2)
A password can be used to lock access to the "Settings" menu while leaving cer-
tain functions accessible using the function keys (see 7.7.2).
Modèle Integrable : Affichage digital du taux de fuite en mode grosse fuite (see 7.4.3).
6.1.5 "Settings" screen

Setting the detector's parameters.
The "Settings" screen is accessible from any window, by pressing the following two keys
at the same time + .
1
2
3
4
5
6
1 Set points setting: reject set point, audio level, digital voice, pollution.
2 Method and test mode selection. Inlet vent management. Correction value. Cycle end.
3 Tracer gas selection. Setting the calibrated leak.
4 Scheduling maintenance
5 Detector setting for the operator: language, unit, password, function keys, application screens.
6 Advanced functions reserved for specific detector uses.
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6.1.6 "Graph" screen

Monitoring and recording the leak rate and/or the inlet pressure.
1 7
2 6
3 4 5
1 Deleting/Viewing/Recording a plot
2 Plot of the tracer gas leak rate (in red)
3 Scale of the tracer gas leak rate (in red)
4 Time scale
5 Inlet pressure scale (in blue)
6 Inlet pressure plot (in blue)
7 Displaying/Hiding the Measurement window (see 6.1.8)
6.1.7 "Vacuum circuit" screen

Vacuum circuit of the detector and the status of the valves.
The vacuum circuit varies depending on the status of the valves, but does not make it
possible to manage the valves.
Fig. 9: Example of a vacuum circuit

Red valve Valve closed
Green valve Valve open
Pumps, Analyzer cell Ö Press the component to display the operating principle.
6.1.8 "Measurement" window

Î Press the [Measure] key to display the window.
Î Press and drag the window to move it on the screen.
2 3 4 5
Fig. 10: [Measure] key and corresponding window
1 Digital display of the leak rate (green ≤ reject set point < red)
2 Detector test mode
3 Error information indicator
4 Zero function indicator
5 Leak rate correction function indicator
Integrable Model : the digital display of the leak rate in gross leak mode is specific (see
7.4.3).
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6.1.9 Function keys

The function keys are used to activate/stop a function or to set set points (see 7.7.2).
Thanks to the function keys, it is possible to give the operator access to a limited
number of functions and to use a password to lock unauthorised functions on the
"Settings" menu. they are sufficient to manage the detector.
Î To allow the operator to use only the [Start/Stand-By] key, do not allocate a function
to the function keys and lock the "Settings" menu.
Î Up to 4 additional function keys can be added, for a maximum of 12. In this case, a
3rd level is made available to the operator.
6.2 Prerequisites to use

The following stages describe the use of the detector according to the initial settings
(see 7.2.1): the leak detector is set to perform a hard vacuum test in the most sensitive
test mode with a reject set point of 1·10-8 Pa·m3/s (1·10-7 mbar·l/s).
For use with any other parameters or other functions, see Chapter 7.
NOTICE
Wet Model: Filling with oil
Î Oil must be added to the primary pump before the detector is switched on.
NOTICE
Risk of seizing
Î Never move the detector while it is in use, even if it is placed on a trolley.
NOTICE
Integrable Model : Connection of the primary pump
Î It is imperative that the primary pump is connected and switched on before the de-
tector is activated.
Before each switching on:

All models Î Become familiar with the safety instructions (see 2).
Î Remove the cover before using the product.
Î Check that all the connections are correct (see 5).
Î Before use, make sure that the leak detector is in an environment free of tracer gas.
Î Check that the electrical network is properly attached to the connector using the
power cable.
Model Wet Î Check that the oil level of the primary pump is between the maximum and minimum
levels (see 5.4).
6.3 Switching the detector on
6.3.1 Switch on
Î Set the circuit breaker to I (see 4.2).
The various stages for switching the detector on are displayed. The detector is ready for
testing when the Stand-by screen appears.
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Fig. 11: Stand-by screen

Switching the detector (see 5.7)
on for the first time
Switching on after If the detector has been stored or has not been used, switching on time will be longer
an extended shutdown than if it is in regular use.
6.3.2 Starting a test

There are 2 possible test methods: hard vacuum or sniffing(see 4.3).
Hard vacuum test Î Select the ’hard vacuum’ test method (see 7.4.1).
Î Set the detector to Stand-by mode.
In Stand-by mode, the leak rate displayed corresponds to the detector's background.
Î Connect the part to be tested to the leak detector inlet port or put the part in the test
chamber connected to the leak detector.
Î Set the reject set point if necessary(see 7.3.3).
Î Start a test by pressing .
The various test stages are displayed.
Î When the detector has reached the most sensitive test mode, wait for the measure-
ment to stabilise: the measurement displayed corresponds to the measured leak rate.
The test can also be started using a remote control (accessory): see Remote con-
trol Operating instructions.
Sniffing test Î Select the ’sniffing’ test method (see 7.4.1).
Î With the leak detector in Stand-by mode, connect the sniffing probe (accessory) to the
provided connector ( or ) and select Standard or Smart probe model (see
7.4.4).
Î Set the reject set point if necessary (see 7.3.4).
Î Start a test by pressing : the leak rate is displayed.
Î Stop the test 77 pressing .
6.4 Monitoring operation

When the detector is in use, the operator is alerted to incidents as follows:
Pictogramme display indicating that the error message should be read.
Error display on the screen.
Message list: see List of warnings/faults in Maintenance instructions.
6.5 Shutdown the detector

Î Set the circuit breaker to O (see 4.2).
Î Wait for the control panel screen to turn off completely before working on the product
and/or removing the covers.
Shutdown due to a mains When there is a mains power failure, the detector shuts down: it switches on again au-
power failure tomatically when power is restored.
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6.6 Saving and downloading the product’s configuration

When a detector is installed or replaced, it is helpful to copy the configuration (all the pa-
rameters and operating set points programmed by the operator) of a detector that is the
same model.
Î Do this while the detector is switched on and in Stand-by mode.
6.6.1 Saving the configuration

Î Follow the procedure for saving (see 7.8.14).
The detector's configuration will be saved on the SD card from control panel.
6.6.2 Downloading the configuration

Î Follow the procedure for downloading (see 7.8.14).
The previous configuration is automatically updated.
All the detector's parameters are downloaded except the following, which must be set by
the operator:
– language
– buzzer (except ASI 30)
– serial link
– time and date
– temperature unit
– pressure unit.
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7 Advanced settings
7.1 "Graph" screen
Î Access the "Graph" screen by pressing .
7.1.1 Description
Monitoring and recording the leak rate and/or the inlet pressure.
1 7
2 6
3 4 5
Fig. 12: "Graph" screen
1 Deleting/Viewing/Recording a plot
2 Plot of the tracer gas leak rate (in red)
3 Scale of the tracer gas leak rate (in red)
4 Time scale
5 Inlet pressure scale (in blue)
6 Inlet pressure plot (in blue)
7 Displaying/Hiding the measurement (see 6.1.8)
Scales (3), (4), (5) are adjustable by pressing the graph.
The operator can move the "measurement" window on the touch screen.
Î Press the window and drag it to the chosen location.
7.1.2 Settings
Î Access the graph settings menu by pressing the graph.
Display
6
1
5
2
4
7
8
3
1 Displaying/Hiding the measured leak rate

2 Displaying/Hiding the inlet pressure
3 Setting the recording time
4 Setting the inlet pressure scale
5 Setting the leak rate scale (If ’automatic’ scale is deactivated)
6 Screen scroll speed
7 Activating/Deactivating the automatic scale
8 Setting the automatic scale
Automatic scale The automatic scale is used to display the measured leak rate centred on 2 or 4 decades.
The scale varies according to the leak rate measured. When the automatic scale is acti-
vated, the scales set for the leak rate and pressure are no longer taken into account.
Example: leak rate = 5·10-8 Pa·m3/s (5·10-7 mbar·l/s)
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automatic scale 2 decades: scale from 1·10-7 to 1·10-9 Pa·m3/s

(1·10-6 to 1·10-8 mbar·l/s)
automatic scale 4 decades: scale from 1·10-6 to 1·10-10 Pa·m3/s
(1·10-5 to 1·10-9 mbar·l/s)
Recording Î Press [Recording].
Duration Recording duration

Capacity Total recording time according to recording duration
Duration Maximum capacity File size

0.2 s (min.) 6 hours 33 minutes 7 Mo
30 s (max.) 983 hours
7.1.3 Recording
Recording makes it possible to store the measurements taken during the test in the con-
trol panel memory: it will not save these measurements (see 7.1.6).
During a recording, all the detector functions are available.
After the detector is switched off (cut off at the mains or by the operator), the recordings
already made are stored in the memory. For the next recording, the operator will have to
specify:
- if the new recording is to be added to the recordings in the memory [OK]
- if the new recording is to delete or replace the recordings in the memory [Cancel].
Î Change the recording parameters if necessary.
Î Press [Record] (ref. 1 Fig. 10) to start recording
None of the measurements displayed on the plot before the recording starts will be re-
corded.
Î Press [Stop] (ref. 1) to stop recording.
Î Press [View Rec.] (ref. 1) to see the recording.
If the memory is not cleared between two recordings ([Clear] (ref. 1), all subsequent re-
cordings will appear consecutively on the same memorised plot. A cursor indicates
the end of each recording.
1 2 3
Fig. 13: Recording example
1 1st recording
2 2nd recording
3 3rd recording
When the memory is full and if a recording is in progress, recording is automatically
stopped.
The [Record] key is replaced by the [Mem full].
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7.1.4 Erasing
Current window Î Display the "Graph" screen (Fig. 10) (see 6.1.1).
Î Press [Clear] (ref. 1) and validate the message.
Clearing the current window does not delete the current recording or recordings already
made.
Recording Î Display the "Graph" screen (Fig. 10).
Î Press [View Rec.] (ref. 1).
Î Press [Clear] (ref. 1) and validate the message.
If the detector is carrying out a test while the previous recording is being deleted, the test
is stopped.
7.1.5 Viewing a recording
At any time, the operator can view the recording already made or zoom in on a
recording, without stopping the current recording.
Î Press [View Rec.] to view the recording made since the last recording was deleted
(ref. 1 Fig.10).
1
Fig. 14: Viewing a recording
1 Total recording time
If no plots have been made, the message "Memory empty" is displayed.

Zoom in Zoom in available only for a recording.
Î Press [View Rec.] (ref.1 Fig. 10)
Î Set the area to be enlarged (ref. 1 then ref. 2 Fig. 13).
Î Press [Zoom] (ref. 3): the enlarged area is displayed.
Fig. 15: Selection and viewing the area to be enlarged

Several successive zooms are possible (except in the same decade).
If necessary, adjust the area to be enlarged by dragging the corners or sides with
your finger.
Zoom out Zoom out available only for a recording.
Î Set the area to be reduced (ref. 1 then ref. 2 Fig. 14): return to the original graph.
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Fig. 16: Return to the original graph

Measurement Exact measurement of a point only available on a recording.
Fig. 17: Example of the recording of a point
1 Modifying the leak rate and inlet pressure scales

2 Point selected
Î Select the point to measure (ref. 2 Fig. 15).

Î Press [Measure] : the exact measurement of the selected point is displayed.
4
1
5
3
2
Fig. 18: Exact measurement of the selected point
1 Selecting the display of the leak rate or the inlet pressure

2 Marker indicating the selected point
3 Moment the measurement took place in relation to the start of the recording
4 Navigation between next/previous recorded points
5 Displaying the tracer gas leak rate (in red) or the inlet pressure (in blue)
To make the exact values of all measurements available on any type of spreads-
heet, save the recording to a .txt file.
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7.1.6 Saving a recording

This function is used to save the most recent recording on a SD card to be played back/
analysed later on a PC. Saving is not automatic.
It is possible to save a screenshot of the recording (.bmp) or to generate a file (.txt) with
all the measurements taken. The .txt file can be used with any spreadsheet (e.g. Excel
Microsoft® Office): the default separator is "tab".
Î Press [Save > SD] (Fig. 12).
Î Name the file and save it
The saved .bmp and .txt files include only the measurement points displayed on the
screen:
– to include all points, you must be positioned on the relevant plot (without zooming).
– if a zoom was carried out before saving, the zoom will apply only to the points of the
selected zone.
If the saved recording is made up of several consecutive recordings:
– the cursor will indicate each new recording on the .bmp files.
– "B.P. # xx" will be noted at the end of the last line of each recording in the .txt files.
.bmp files can be displayed on the control panel screen.
.txt files can be opened only from a PC.
7.2 Settings
Screen for accessing the detector's settings menus to set the detector according the ap-
plication. After this, for daily operation the functions keys will be used.
The "Settings" menu is accessible from any screen by pressing 2 keys + on
the control panel simultaneously.
Access to the various menus can be locked (see 7.7.5).
1
2
3
4
5
6
1 Setting the set points: reject set point, audio level, digital voice, pollution.
2 Method and test mode selection. Inlet vent management. Correction value. Cycle end.
3 Tracer gas selection. Setting the calibrated leak.
4 Scheduling maintenance. Detector information
5 Detector setting for the operator: language, unit, password, function keys, application screens.
6 Advanced functions* reserved for specific detector uses.
*advanced settings requiring substantial knowledge about leak detection: pressure gauge, etc.
7.2.1 Tree diagram of the "Settings" menus

The following table shows the detector's initial settings. When the detector is off, all the
memorised values and parameters are saved for the next use. The operator can save
and download different leak detector configurations (see 7.8.14).
The saved values are the values set at the time saving takes place.
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SET POINTS
Selection Choice - Setting Initial settings
limit
Audio Status Invalid / Valid Valid
Setting (If valid) 1-9 3
Digital voice Status Invalid / Valid Valid
Setting (If valid) 1-9 4
Pollution Status Invalid / Valid Invalid
Setting (If valid) 1·10+19 - 1·10-19 1·10-05
Hard Vacuum Set Reject Point 1·10+06 - 1·10-13 1·10-08
Points Reject Point 2 (If I/O 37 pins) 1·10 +19
- 1·10 -19
1·10-07
Reject Point 3 (If I/O 37 pins) 1·10+19 - 1·10-19 1·10-07
Reject Point 4 (If I/O 37 pins) 1·10+19 - 1·10-19 1·10-07
+19 -19
Reject Point 5 (If I/O 37 pins) 1·10 - 1·10 1·10-07
+06 -12
Sniffer set Points Reject Point 1·10 - 1·10 1·10-04
+19 -19
Probe Clogged With Standard probe 1·10 - 1·10 1·10-06
With Smart probe 0 - 9999 5
TEST
limit
Method Hard Vacuum / Sniff- Hard Vacuum
er
HV Correction Status Invalid / Valid Invalid
Setting (If valid) 1·10+20 - 1·10-20 1·10+0
Mode (If hard vacuum test method) Gross leak / Normal Normal
ProbeType (If sniffer test method) Standard / Smart Standard
Cycle End Automatic cycle end Operator / Operator
Automatic
Setting Roughing Timer Status Invalid / Valid Valid
(If automatic) Setting 0-1h 10 s
Test Timer 0-1h 10 s
Inlet Vent Inlet Vent Operator / Operator
Automatic
Delay 0-2s 0s
Vent Timer Status Invalid / Valid Invalid
Setting (If automatic) 0-1h 9s
Memo Function Active Non / Oui Non
Display Time Status Invalid / Valid Invalid
Setting (If automatic) 0-1h 10 s
Zero activation Activation None / Operator
Operator /
Automatic
Zero Exit (if operator) Press once / Press once
Press > 3 s
Value Trigger Timer / Set point Timer
(If automatic) Setting If Timer 0-1h 10 s
If Set Point 1·10+19 - 1·10-19 5·10-7
Bypass Option Mode None / None
Quick Pump. /
Partial Flow
Evacuation delay Off / On Off
Regeneration Function launching - -
Massive Mode Active Wet / Dry Model No / Yes Yes
Integrable Model No / Yes No
Sensitivity High / Low High
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SPECTRO
Selection Choice - setting Initial settings
limit
Tracer Gas Helium 4 / Helium 4
Helium 3 /
Hydrogen
Filament selected 1/2 1
Filament Off / On On
Filament Status 0 - 100 % 100 %
Calibrated Leak Tracer Gas Helium 4 / Helium 4
Helium 3 /
Hydrogen
Type Internal / External Internal
Unit mbar·l/s / mbar·l/s
Torr·l/s /
Pa·m3/s
Leak Value - Refer to certificate
delivered with the de-
tector
Calibration valve Closed / open Closed
Loss Per Year (%) 0 - 99 6
Reference Temperature of (°C) 0 - 99 23
Temperature Coefficient of (%/°c) 0.0 - 9.9 3.0
Year - Refer to certificate
delivered with the de-
tector
Internal Temperature (°C) (If type = internal) - -
External Temperature (°C) (If type = external)
MAINTENANCE
limit
Detector - 20
Timers Detector - 20
Filament 1 Timer - 20
Reset Timer Function launching - -
Filament 2 Timer - 0
Calibrated leak - To be set
Cycle Counter Cycle Counter - 0
Time interval 1·10+19- 1 5·105
Reset counter Function launching - -
Primary Pump (Wet / Timer (h) - 20
Dry Model) Time interval (h) Wet Model 0 - 99999 8600
Dry Model 0 - 99999 17200
Secondary Pump 1 Timer (h) 20
Time interval (h) 17200
Speed (rpm) - -
Detector Information Access to Detector general information - -
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MAINTENANCE
limit
Pump Information Primary Pump 1 If Dry Model Used - Yes
Status - On
Speed - Maxi
Synchro - Yes
If Wet / Integrable Model - Parameters not avail-
able
Secondary Pump 1 Status - On
Rotation - Synchro
Speed (rpm) - 90000
TMP information Access to Pump gen- - -
eral information
Events History - Empty
Calibration History - Empty
Burn-in Function launching - -
Maintenance Sec- Function launching - -
ondary Pump and
Cell
CONFIGURATION
limit
Unit/Date/Time/Lan- Unit mbar·l/s / To set
guage Pa·m3/s /
Torr·l/s /
atm·cc/s /
ppm /
sccm /
sccs
Date mm/dd/yyyy To set
Time hh:mm:ss To set
Language English / To set
French /
German /
Italian /
Chinese /
Japanese /
Korean /
Spanish /
Russian
Function keys Setting - -
Application Windows Standard Window Pa- Bargraph Zoom on Set Point No / Yes No
rameters Low Decade 1·10+5 - 1·10-13 1·10-12
High Decade 1·10+0 - 1·10-12 1·10-2
Stand-By Value Hide / Show Show
Inlet Pressure Hide / Show Show
Extra Pressure Hide / Show Hide
Lower Display Limit 1·10+19 - 1·10-19 1·10-13
Standard Access - Show
Order - 1er
Graph Access Hide / Show Show
Order (If Show) 2nd - 4th 2nd
Synoptique Access Hide / Show Show
Order (If Show) 2nd - 4th 3rd
Settings Access Hide / Show Show
Order (If Show) 2nd - 4th 4th
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CONFIGURATION
limit
Screen settings Brightness High / Low High
Contrast 0 - 100 50
Panel Off None / None
15 min /
30 min /
1h/
2h/
4h
Paging Function Without RC 500 WL remote control detected - None
With RC 500 WL remote control detected Off / On Off
Reset panel parame- Function launching - -
ters
Access / Password Password 0000 - 9999 5555
Set Points Menu Acess Lock / Unlock
Unlock
Test Menu Access Lock / Unlock
Unlock
Spectro Menu Access Lock / Unlock
Unlock
Maintenance Menu Access Lock / Unlock
Unlock
Configuration Menu Access Lock / Unlock
Unlock
Advanced Menu Access Lock / Unlock
Unlock
User Level Restricted / Full Access
Medium Access /
Full Access
Change Password 0000 - 9999
ADVANCED
Selection Choice - Initial settings
Setting limit
Leak Detection Start Up Timer 0-1h 10 s
Background Suppres- Activation Off / On On
sion
Crossover Pressures Gross Leak Wet / Dry Models 2,5·10+1 - 1·10+1 2,5·10+1
Integrable Model 2,5·10+1 - 5·10-1 5·10+0
Normal Wet / Dry Models 5·10-1 - 1·10-1 5·10-1
Integrable Model 5·10-1 - 5·10-2 5·10-1
Calibration Calibration Operator / Operator
Start-Up /
Manual
Calibration Checking Operator / Operator
checking Automatic
Frequency (If Cycles 0 - 9999 50
automatic) Hours 0 - 9999 10
Analyzer Cell Filament Selected 1/2 1
Filament Off /On On
Triode Pression - -
Electric Zero - -
CalibrationValve - Closed
Target Value - -
Acceleration Voltage (V) - -
Emission (mA) - -
Sensitivity Coefficient - -
Internal Temperature (°C) - -
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ADVANCED
Setting limit
Leak Detection Internal Pirani Cali- Function launching - -
bration
External Gauge Gauge None / None
TPR / PCR /
Linear
External Pressure (mbar) - -
Pression Inlet Source Internal / External Internal
Full scale (mbar) (if Linear) 0.1 - 50000 To set
Purge Valve If Dry Model Automatic / Automatic
Closed /
Open
If Wet Model - Closed
If Integrable Model Closed / Open
Open
Dynamic Calibration Active No / Yes No
(Integrable Model) Value 10+19 - 10-19 1·10-7
Coefficient - 1
Input/Output Serial link 1 Type Serial Serial
(I/O 15 pins) Parameters Mode Basic / Advanced
Spreadsheet /
Advanced /
Export. Data /
RC 500 WL /
PV Protocol /
Ext. Module
Handshake None / None
XON / XOFF
Power Pin 9 - 5V
Serial link 2 Type Not used / Not used
Bluetooth
Parameters (If Mode Basic / Advanced
Bluetooth) Spreadsheet /
Advanced /
Export. Data /
PV Protocol
XON / XOFF
I/O Connector Analog Output 9-gnd Allocation See Manual I/O 15 Mantissa
pins
Value According to Alloca- -
tion
10-gnd Allocation See Manual I/O 15 Logarithmic
pins
Value According to Alloca- 10-12
tion
12-gnd Allocation - Exponent
Value 10+2 - 10-13 10-12
Input/Output Serial link 1 Type Serial / USB Serial
(I/O 37 pins) Parameters Mode Basic / Advanced
Spreadsheet /
Advanced /
Data export /
RC 500 WL /
PV Protocol /
Module Ext.
XON / XOFF
Power Pin 9 - 5V
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ADVANCED
Setting limit
Input/Output Serial link 2 Type Not used / USB
(I/O 37 pins) USB /
Bluetooth /
Network
Parameters Mode Basic / Advanced
Spreadsheet /
Advanced /
Export. Data /
PV Protocol
XON / XOFF
I/O Connector Quick View I/O set in the 37 pins con-
nector
Analog output 37-gnd Allocation See Manual I/O 37 Mantissa
pins
Value According to alloca- -
tion
36-gnd Allocation See Manual I/O 37 Logarithmic
pins
Value According to alloca- 10-12
tion
19-gnd Allocation - Exponent
Value 10+2 - 10-13 10-12
Digital input 11-gnd Allocation See Manual I/O 37 Inlet Vent
pins
Activation Rising edge / Rising edge
Falling edge /
Impulsion
30-gnd Allocation See Manual I/O 37 Zero
pins
Falling edge /
Impulsion
12-gnd Allocation See Manual I/O 37 Calibration
pins
Activation Rising edge / Impulsion
Falling edge /
Impulsion
31-gnd Allocation See Manual I/O 37 Filament
pins
Falling edge /
Impulsion
13-gnd Allocation See Manual I/O 37 HV test
pins
Falling edge /
Impulsion
32-gnd Allocation See Manual I/O 37 Bypass option
pins
Falling edge /
Impulsion
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ADVANCED
Setting limit
Input/Output (I/O 37 I/O connector Digital Transis- 9 - 28 Allocation See Manual I/O 37 Bypass
pins) tor Output pins
Activation NO / NC NO
8 - 27 Allocation See Manual I/O 37 Detector Ready
pins
7 - 26 Allocation See Manual I/O 37 Filament #2
pins
6 - 25 Allocation See Manual I/O 37 Warning/Error
pins
Digital Relay 5 - 24 Allocation See Manual I/O 37 GL Test
Output pins
4 - 23 Allocation See Manual I/O 37 N Test
pins
3 - 22 Allocation See Manual I/O 37 Filament on
pins
2 - 21 Allocation See Manual I/O 37 Reject point
pins
1 - 20 Allocation See Manual I/O 37 HV test
pins
Select Default Function launching - -
Configuration
Other Configurations ASM 142 / -
ASM 182 /
HLT 5xx
Load Config. Function launching - -
from SD Card
SD Card Load LD Parameter Function launching - -
Save LD Parameter Function launching - -
Visualize *.BMP Function launching - -
SAV Access to Menu Service with password. Only for Service Centers.
7.3 Set points Menu

Î From the "Settings" screen, press [Set points] to access the menu.
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7.3.1 Audio alarm and digital voice

Audio alarm The audio alarm informs the operator that the reject set point has been crossed. The lev-
el varies from 0 to 8 (0 to 90 dB (A)).
From the "Settings" screen, press [Set points].
Audio Ö Activate the audio level.
Ö Set the audio level.
For quick access from the control panel, set a function key to [Audio] (see 7.7.2).
Fig. 19: "Audio" screen using a function key

Digital voice Digital voice informs the operator about the status of the detector or actions to be carried
out.
Digital voice Ö Activate digital voice.
Ö Set the digital voice level.
For quick access from the control panel, set a function key for [Voice] (see 7.7.2).
Fig. 20: "Voice" screen using a function key

"Mute" function Î Stop the audio alarm and the digital voice at the same time with the [Mute].
To launch the function from the control panel, set a function key to [Mute] (see
7.7.2).
7.3.2 Pollution function

This is a safety device for the detector. It prevents too much leaked tracer gas from pen-
etrating the detector. We recommend setting the pollution set point to a maximum of 4
decades above the reject set point. If the leak rate rapidly increases above the pollution
set point, the cycle stops automatically and the leak detector returns to Stand-by mode.
In case of high background caused by pollution (see 7.4.10).
Pollution Ö Activate the function.
Ö Set the application set point.
Useful function if the part or installation to be tested is likely to have gross leaks.
7.3.3 Hard Vacuum reject point

The hard vacuum reject point defines the acceptance set point for parts that are "accept-
ed/rejected" in a hard vacuum test:
– Measured leak rate reject set point: part accepted
– Measured leak rate > reject set point: part rejected
From the "Settings" screen, press [Set points] [Hard Vacuum set points].
Reject point Ö Set the reject point value.
Reject point # 4 additional reject points available with the 37 pin I/O board.
Ö Set the set point value.
The reject set point is memorized for each configurable tracer gas.
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For quick access from the control panel, set a function key for [Reject Point] (see
7.7.2).
Fig. 21: "Reject point" screen using a function key.
7.3.4 Sniffing reject set point

The sniffing reject set point defines the acceptance set point for parts that are "accepted/
rejected" in a sniffing test:
– Measured leak rate reject set point: part accepted
– Measured leak rate > reject set point: part rejected.
From the "Settings" screen, press [Set Points] [Sniffing Set Points].
Reject point Ö Set the reject point value.
For quick access from the control panel, set a function key for [Reject Point] (see
7.7.2) and Fig. 19.
7.3.5 Probe clogged set point

The purpose of this set point is to check that the sniffer probe (accessory) is operational.
When the measured leak rate is lower than the set ’probe clogged’ set point, the operator
receives a message to check the probe (See Sniffer probe Operating instructions).
From the "Settings" screen, press [Set Points] [Sniffing Set Points].
Probe clogged Ö Set the set point value.
With the Standard sniffer probe, the set point unit is the unit set for the detector.
With the Smart sniffer probe, the set point unit is always ’sccm’.
Î Block the end of the sniffer probe from time to time with your finger to check that the
leak rate is going down. If not, the probe may be clogged. Do not block the end for too
long: if the measured leak rate decreases too much, there is risk of exiting the sniffing
test.
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7.4 “Test” Menu

Î From the "Settings" screen, press [Test].
1 2
Fig. 22: Hard vacuum test 1 and sniffing test 2 menu
7.4.1 Test methods

There are 2 possible test methods (see 4.3):
hard vacuum test,
sniffing test.
From the "Settings" screen, press [Test].

Method Ö Select the test method.
– For the hard vacuum test, set the test mode (see 7.4.3).
– For the sniffing test, set the sniffing probe model used (see 7.4.4).
Switching from ’Hard Vacuum test’ to ’Sniffing test’
After modifying the settings, a transition duration of < 3 min during which the test can be
performed but calibration is not possible.
Switching from ’Sniffing test’ to ’Hard Vacuum test’
After modifying the settings, a transition duration of 30 s during which neither the test nor
the calibration can be performed.
NOTICE
Limit of operation
Î Make sure that the parts or chambers connected to the inlet of our products withstand
a negative pressure of 1·103 hPa in relation to atmospheric pressure.
For quick access from the control panel, set a function key for [Method] (see
7.7.2).
Fig. 23: "Method" screen using a function key
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7.4.2 Correction factor

The correction factor enables the leak rate measured by the leak detector to be corrected
when it is coupled with a parallel pump.
HV Correction/Sniff. Ö Activate the correction factor application.
Correction Ö Set the correction factor to be applied.
For quick access from the control panel, set a function key for [Correction] (see
7.7.2).
Fig. 24: "Correction" screen using a function key
Displays: digital and Only the digital display is corrected by the correction factor: the correction factor does
bargraph not apply to the bargraph display.
Use the correction factor to work in a unit other than the one suggested if parallel
pumping is installed, or if the Helium 4 used is not 100 % Helium 4: (see 11.3) for
the factor to be applied.
Depending on the concentration of tracer gas used for detecting leaks, the leak
rate displayed changes.
– Example: the leak rate displayed with a calibrated leak of 1·10-8 Pa·m3/s
(1·10-7 mbar·l/s) (with 100 % 4He) connected to the detector's inlet.
% He in the gas used 100 % 50 % 5% 1%

Leak rate displayed on 1·10-8 Pa·m3/s 5·10-9 Pa·m3/s 5·10-10 Pa·m3/ 1·10-10 Pa·m3/s
the leak detector without 1·10-7 mbar·l/s 5·10-8 mbar·l/s s5·10-9 mbar·l/s 1·109 mbar·l/s
correction
Correction value 1 2 20 100
Leak rate displayed on 1·10-8 Pa·m3/s
the leak detector with 1·10-7 mbar·l/s
correction
Integrable Model The customer’s external primary pump does not constitute a parallel pump. It does not
necessitate a correction factor.
7.4.3 Test mode

A hard vacuum test can be performed whenever one of the Gross Leak or Normal test
modes is turned on.
The leak detector will automatically switch to the test mode selected when the internal
pressure reaches the cross over threshold (see 7.8.4).
For quick access from the control panel, set a function key for [Mode] (see 7.7.2).
Fig. 25: "Test mode" screen using a function key
By default, the leak detector is set to work in a hard vacuum test, in the most sen-
sitive test mode: this setting meets the majority of the operators' needs.
Mode Ö Set the test mode.
Integrable Model Display of leak rate in Gross Leak test mode:

Pressure test > 5 mbar:
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– Display bargraph only (measurements recorded if graph recording is in progress)

– No digital display
Pressure test < 5 mbar:
– Bar graph and digital displays
7.4.4 Type of probe

A sniffer probe must be connected in order to work in sniffing.
2 models available: Standard probe and Smart probe, as an accessory (see 10).
Probe type Ö Set the probe model used.
See also Probe clogged set point (see 7.3.5).
Integrable Model Make sure that the connected primary pump can be used with a Smart probe. (see
5.10.1)
7.4.5 Automatic Cycle End

This function allows automatic control of the roughing time and measurement time in a
hard vacuum test.
From the "Settings" screen, press [Test] [Cycle End].
Automatic cycle Ö Activate the function.
end Function activated if ’automatic’ is set.
Roughing timer Setting optional if ’automatic’ is set.
Ö Activate the control for the roughing duration.
Ö Set the maximum roughing duration allowed.
If the control is activated and the duration expires (detector still in roughing) = part re-
jected.
Test timer Setting required if ’automatic’ is set.
Ö Set the measurement duration.
When the duration expires, the measured leak rate is displayed.
Function to use to automate small production or carry out repetitive operations

with different detectors.
7.4.6 Inlet vent

This function allows an inlet vent after a hard vacuum test stop. It allows the detector's
inlet, and therefore the connected part or installation, to return to atmospheric pressure.
This function is secure: a confirmation message "Inlet vent? Please confirm." appears
each time the operator requests an inlet vent.
From the "Settings" screen, press [Test] [Inlet vent].
Inlet vent Ö Activate the function.
Function activated if ’automatic’ is set.
Delay Setting required if ’automatic’ is set.
Ö Set the delay.
Delay = time between the test stop and the automatic opening of the inlet vent valve.
Allows a controlled valve to be closed before inlet vent.
Vent Timer Setting optional if "automatic’ is set.
Ö Activate the closing of the inlet vent valve.
Ö Set the duration.
Duration = time between the opening of the air inlet valve and its automatic closing.
The automatic closing after a set duration is used to limit consumption of dry air or ni-
trogen, if purge is connected.
For quick access from the control panel, set a function key for [Inlet Vent] (see
7.7.2).
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Fig. 26: "Activate VENT" screen using a function key

If ’Automatic’ is selected, inlet vent enters automatically when is pressed to stop
the test.
If 'Operator' is selected, press the corresponding function key to return the detector to
atmospheric pressure.
Inlet vent manual activation from:
the [Inlet vent] function key
the "Standard" screen (see 6.1.5) ref. 6.
To lock the control for the inlet vent valve, delete the [Inlet vent] function key. The
icon will stay on the "Standard" screen as an indicator but manual activation by
the operator will be deactivated.
NOTICE
Automatic inlet vent
Never programme ’automatic’ inlet vent while the detector is connected to a high vacu-
um chamber or semi-conductor process chamber!
Select 'Operator' and/or delete the function key allocated to the automatic inlet vent. The
inlet vent must be carried out using the menu, which can be password locked.
By connecting an inlet vent (or nitrogen) line to the inlet vent, the detector's tracer
gas pollution is reduced.
Integrable Model If the "Regeneration" function is activated: At the end of the regeneration, the configura-
tion of the inlet vent is identical to what it was before the regeneration (see 7.4.10).
7.4.7 Memo function

This function freezes the "Standard" screen and displays the most recent test result: the
leak rate displayed flashes.
From the "Settings" screen, press [Test] [Memo Function].
Active Ö Activate the function.
Display time Setting required if the function is active.
Ö Activate the display time delay.
• On = the value of the measured leak rate flashes for the set duration.
• Off = the value of the measured leak rate will flash until a new test begins.
Ö Set the display duration.
For quick access from the control panel, set a function key for [Memo] (see 7.7.2).
Fig. 27: "Memo function" screen using a function key
7.4.8 Zero activation

This function is used to help the operator identify very small leak rate variations in the
surrounding background or to dilate small measured leak rate fluctuations on the analog-
ical display.
From the "Settings" screen, press [Test] [Zero Activation].
Activation Ö Activate the function (activated if ’automatic’ is set).
Zero Exit Setting required if ’operator’ is set.
Ö Set the type of keystroke for exiting the function (see below).
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From the "Settings" screen, press [Test] [Zero Activation].

Trigger Setting required if ’automatic’ is set.
Ö Set the function trigger factor.
Value Setting required if ’automatic’ is set.
Ö Set the function trigger value.
To launch the function manually from the control panel, set a function key to [Ze-
ro] (see 7.7.2).
Î To activate the function manually, press the [Zero].
Press once: activate/deactivate zero by quickly pressing the [Zero] function key.
Press > 3 s:
– activation: quickly press the [Zero] function key. Each time the key is pressed
quickly, a new zero is carried out.
– deactivation: press > 3 s the [Zero] function key.
Using this function is recommended when the background of the tracer gas is
stable and significant.This function is used to measure a leak rate that is lower :
- 2 decades in hard vacuum test mode 5·10-13 Pa·m3/s (5·10-12 mbar·l/s) maximum
- 3 decades in sniffing mode (5·10-10 Pa·m3/s (5·10-9 mbar·l/s) maximum
than the detector’s background when the detector is no longer in roughing.
To deactivate the Zéro [Zero] function key, set the activation to 'None'.
7.4.9 Bypass Option

Prerequisites:
Detector with the 37 pin I/O board (option/accessory)
Bypass kit (accessory) and its Bypass pump (at customer's expense), connected to
the detector.
For more information about the Bypass and installing it on the leak detector, see the Op-
erating instructions included with the kit.
Î From the "Settings" screen, press [Advanced] [I/O Connector] [Quick View] and
check that the following inputs/outputs are set (initial settings):
Setting required for using the Bypass
Digital Input 32 – Ground = Bypass option
Digital Transistor Output 9 – 28 = Bypass
Î If set otherwise, set like this: see 37 pin I/O board Operating instructions.
Press [Test] [Bypass Option].

Mode None = External Bypass pump installed but not active
Quick pump = External Bypass pump active only during roughing
Partial flow = External Bypass pump active during roughing and test + leak rate cor-
rection to be applied
Evac. Delay On = roughing only via the external Bypass pump.
Off = roughing via the external Bypass pump and the detector’s primary pump (or pri-
mary pump of the client's setup for the Integrable model).
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1st case 2nd case 3rd case 4th case 5th case
Pumping Roughing Primary Pump Bypass Pump Bypass Pump exter- Bypass Pump Bypass Pump
detector external nal external external
only (2) only + + +
Primary Pump Primary Pump Primary Pump
detector detector (2) detector (2)
Passage set point in gross leak test mode (by default 25 hPa for Wet and Dry models and 5 hPa for the Integrable
model)
Test Pumping Detector Pumping Detector Bypass Pump Pumping detector Bypass Pump
only (3) only external only external
+ +
Pumping Detector (1) Pumping Detector (1)
(3) (3)
Setting Mode No Bypass Quick Pump Partial Flow Quick Pump Partial Flow
Evac. Delay On/Off On on Off Off
(1) In this case, correcting leak rate to be applied
(2) or primary pump of the customer’s setup for the Integrable model
(3) and primary pump of the customer’s setup for the Integrable model
7.4.10 Regeneration
This function is used to remove the tracer gas from the detector by automatically carrying
out a series of short tests and inlet vents between each test.
NOTICE
Before launching this function, make sure that the leak detector is in an environ-
ment free of tracer gas pollution.
Î Check that the detector is on Stand-by and that inlet vent is ’automatic’.
Î From the "Settings" screen, press [Test] [Regeneration].
Î Block the detector's inlet port with a blanked-off flange.
Î Press [Start]: regeneration will stop automatically after 1 hour.
Î To stop regeneration before the automatic stop time, press [Stop] in the menu or
. Start a test ("Zero activation" function not activated) to check that the detector
is no longer polluted.
At the end of the regeneration, the configuration of the inlet vent is identical to what it was
before the regeneration.
This function is recommended when the detector's background is high or when

the part or installation to be tested has high level of tracer gas.
To launch the function from the control panel, set a function key to [Regenerati-
on] (see 7.7.2).
7.4.11 Massive mode

This mode allows the detector to carry out a test (4He only) on a very gross leak.
The massive mode cannot be used if an external gauge is selected (see 7.8.8).
From the "Settings" screen, press [Test] [Massive Mode].
Active Ö Activate massive mode.
Sensitivity Ö Select the sensitivity
• High = test on large volume (initial setting, recommended).
• Low = test on volume < 1 l (if necessary).
When there is a very gross leak, the detector does not switch to Gross Leak mode and
remains in roughing.
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Function activated and pressure < 100 hPa, a message notifies the operator that the de-
tector has switched automatically to massive mode: the detector can then perform a
qualitative leak test (leak information > 5 Pa·m3/s (50 mbar·l/s only). The maximum use
time is 55 minutes.
7.5 Spectro Menu

Î From the "Settings" screen, press [Spectro].
7.5.1 Tracer gas

The tracer gas is the gas searched for during a test.
3 gases are available: 4He, 3He and H2.
From the "Settings" screen, press [Spectro].
Tracer gas Ö Select the tracer gas used.
The reject set point is stored for each configurable tracer gas.
Calibration The leak detector should be calibrated with a calibrated leak of the same type as the trac-
er gas used.
Hydrogen test
DANGER
Risque d'explosion.
Pour la détection de fuites par gaz traceur "hydrogène", l'opérateur doit impérativement
utiliser de l'azote hydrogéné (mélange 95 % N2 et 5 % H2).
The detector's background is higher level of Hydrogen than Helium.
Typical H2 background, during a test, when the detector is equipped with a blanked-off
flange on the inlet port:
at switching on :
– low level ± 1·10-6 Pa·m3/s (1·10-5 mbar·l/s)
after 2 or 3 hours:
– low level ± 1·10-7 Pa·m3/s (1·10-6 mbar·l/s) for the Wet and Dry Models.
– low level ± 2·10-7 Pa·m3/s (2·10-6 mbar·l/s) for the Integrable Model.
For quick access from the control panel, set a function key for [Tracer Gas] (see
7.7.2).
Fig. 28: "Tracer Gas" screen using a function key
7.5.2 Filament parameters

Fil. Selected Indicates the filament used for the measurement (2 filaments in the analyzer cell).
Filament Indicates if the filament used is ’on’ or ’off’ when the detector is switched on.
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Fil. status Indicator of analyzer cell performance.

Initial settings: between 90 % and 100 %
Normal operation: between 10 % and 100 %
Normal wear on some cell components will reduce this value over time but will not re-
duce the accuracy of the detector's measurements.
7.5.3 Calibrated leak

For more information about calibrated leaks, see the Maintenance instructions.
From the "Settings" screen, press [Spectro][Calibrated leak].
Tracer gas Ö Set the tracer gas for the calibrated leak used for calibration.
Type Ö Define the type of calibrated leak used for calibration.
• internal = calibration using the leak detector's internal calibrated leak (4He leak
only)
• external = calibration using an external calibrated leak (4He, 3He or H2 leaks).
Unit Ö Set the calibrated leak unit used for calibration. (1)
Leak Value Ö Set the calibrated leak value used for calibration. (1)
Calibration valve Ö Define the actual status of the calibration valve.
Used to open/close the manual calibration valve, for example. Remember to close
the valve again after use. Manual calibration is only for experts.
Loss per Year Ö Set the loss rate per year for the calibrated leak used for calibration. (1)
(%)
Ref. T. (°C) Ö Set the reference temperature for the calibrated leak used for calibration. (1)
T. coeff. (%/°C) Ö Set the temperature coefficient for the calibrated leak used for calibration. (1)
Year Ö Set the month and year of calibration for the calibrated leak used for calibration. (1)
Internal T. (°C) ’Internal’ indicates the temperature around the detector's internal calibrated leak
or (= temperature under the cover).
External T. (°C) ’External’ indicates the temperature outside the detector.
(1) Use the information indicated on the calibrated leak used for calibration or on its calibration certificate.
In case of leak replacement, these parameters must be updated. When the parameters
are saved, all the data from all the calibrated leaks set (1 internal leak and 3 external
leaks) is memorised.
7.6 Maintenance Menu

Î From the "Settings" screen, press [Maintenance].
7.6.1 Detector
From the "Settings" screen, press [Maintenance].
Detector Number of hours that the detector is switched on
7.6.2 Timers
From the "Settings" screen, press [Maintenance] [Timers].
Detector Number of hours that the detector is switched on.
Filament 1 Number of hours that filament 1 is on.
Ö Press [xxx h] [Counter reset] to reset the counter.
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From the "Settings" screen, press [Maintenance] [Timers].

Filament 2 Number of hours that filament 2 is on.
Ö Press [xxx h] [Counter reset] to reset the counter.
Calib. Leak Indicates the month and year of calibration for the calibrated leak used for calibration.
Cycle Counter Indicates the number of performed cycles since the last reset / the set cycle number.
When the set value is reached, an information message is displayed.
Prim. Pump Wet / Dry Model
Indicates the number of primary pump operating since the last reset / the set hour
number.
Integrable Model
No available screen
Sec. Pump # 1 Indicates the number of secondary pump 1 operating since the last reset / the set
hour number.
For quick access to the counters from the control panel, set a function key for
[Maintenance] (see 7.7.2).
Î To set the set point and reset the cycle counter,
From the "Settings" screen, press [Maintenance] [Timers] [xxxx Cy/xxxx Cy].
Cycle Counter Indicates as a % the number of cycles made in relation to the interval set.
Counter Indicates the number of cycles made since the latest reset of the counter.
Time interval Ö Set the value for the counter.
Reset counter Ö Press [Counter reset] to reset the counter.
Î To set the set point and reset the operating hours counter for each pump's ,
From the "Settings" screen, press [Maintenance] [Timers] [xxxx h/xxxx h] for each pump.
Pump XXX Indicates as a % the number of operating hours for the pump XXX in relation to the
interval set.
Counter Indicates the number of operating hours for the pump since the latest reset of the
counter.
Time Interval Ö Set the value for the counter.
Reset Counter Ö Press [Counter reset] to reset the counter.
Primary pump: AMD1 (Dry Model) or RVP 1015 (Wet Model) pumps.
Secondary pump 1: Splitflow 50 pump.
7.6.3 Detector Information
6
1
2
5
3
4
Fig. 29: Detector Information
1 Inlet pressure
2 Reject set point for the test method in progress
3 List of activated functions
4 Primary or secondary pump maintenance
5 Calibration information
6 Detector firmware information
For quick access from the control panel, set a function key for [Infor.] (see 7.7.2).
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7.6.4 Pump Information

Primary Pump #1 No pump information for the Wet and Integrable Models: the message "No parameter
available" is displayed.
From the "Settings" screen, press [Maintenance] [Pump Information] [Prim. Pump #1] .
Used Control of the pump by the detector
Status Status of the pump
Speed Pump speed: Max/Min/Nominal
Synchro Pump at the speed indicated in the firmware
Secondary Pump #1
From the "Settings" screen, press [Maintenance] [Pump Information] [Sec. Pump #1].
Status Control of the pump by the detector
Rotation Pump status: Synchro/Down/Fail/Running/Ram up
Speed (rpm) Pump running speed :
Hard Vacuum test = 90000
Sniffing test = 60000
Î For more information about secondary pump #1, press [TMP Information].
7.6.5 Event history

Event history records the last 30 events. Beyond 30, the oldest recorded event will be
replaced by the most recent, and so on.
Î From the "Settings" screen, press [Maintenance] [Event History].
1
2
3
4
1 Exporting the history in .csv format to the SD card

2 RS 232 code for the event
3 Date - Time of the event
4 Description of the event
Event = Error (Exxx) or Warning (Wxxx) or Event (Ixxx)
List of errors and warnings: see List of warnings/faults in Maintenance instructions.
List of events:
RS 232 Event Description
Code
I300 Inlet vent Inlet vent
I301 Stp on pollution Test stops automatically if leak rate pollution > Pollution
I302 RVP ctr reset Primary pump hour counter reset.
I303 TMP1 ctr reset Secondary pump 1 hour counter reset
I306 Fil 1 ctr reset Filament 1 hour counter reset
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RS 232 Event Description

Code
I307 Fil 2 ctr reset Filament 2 hour counter reset
I308 Cycle ctr reset Cycle counter reset
I310 Autocal restart Automatic start of a new autocalibration
I313 Date/Time up - Date or time modification
Date
I318 Full param reset Detector parameters completely reset
I319 Fil change Filament change (manually or automatically from Maintenance menu
I320 Int. Pirani Calib. Automatic internal Pirani gauge calibration
I321 Storage delay Detector switched off for 15 days (minimum)
7.6.6 Calibration history

The calibration history records the last 20 calibrations made. Beyond 20, the oldest re-
corded calibration will be replaced by the most recent and so on.
Î From the "Settings" screen, press [Maintenance] [Calibration History].
2
3
1 Exporting the history in .csv format to the SD card

2 Date - Time of the calibration
3 Calibration result
7.6.7 Burn-in
This function is used to prepare the detector, leaving it in optimal working condition by
automatically carrying out a series of short tests and inlet vents between each test.
NOTICE
Before launching this function, make sure that the leak detector is in an environ-
ment free of tracer gas pollution.
Î Check that the detector is on Stand-by and that inlet vent is ’automatic’.
Î From the "Settings" screen, press [Maintenance] [Burn-in].
Î Block the detector's inlet port with a blanked-off flange.
Î Press [Start without calib.] or [Start with calib.]: burn-in does not stop automatical-
ly.
[Start without calib.] = series of tests and inlet vents
[Start with calib.] = series of tests, inlet vents and calibrations (not available for
sniffing test)
Î To stop burn-in, press [Stop] on the menu or .
7.6.8 Maintenance for the analyzer cell and the secondary pump
To carry out maintenance on the secondary pump or the analyzer cell, the vacuum part
of the detector must be at atmospheric pressure. This function is used to shut down the
secondary pump and to perform an inlet vent so that the secondary pump and the ana-
lyzer cell are at atmospheric pressure.
Î From the "Settings" screen, press [Maintenance] [Maint.Sec. Pump & Cell].
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Î Press [Stop & Vent] to start the function.

The secondary pump slows to a speed that allows inlet vent.
A message notifies the operator when the leak detector can be shut down.
Î Optional: to carry out an additional inlet vent before shutting down the detector, press
[Stop&Vent].
Î If the operator does not want to shut down the detector, press [Restart detector]: the
detector start-up screen is displayed.
Î Shut down the detector, wait until the control panel turns off completely and unplug
the electric power cable before working on the detector.
7.7 Configuration Menu

Î From the "Settings" screen, press [Config.].
7.7.1 Time - Date - Unit - Language

Î Press [Config.] [Unit/Date/Language].
The update of these parameters is automatically requested when the operator switches
the detector on for the first time: after this, the operator can modify them at any time.
Unit Ö Set the unit to be used.
The set points/values set are not automatically converted to the new unit if the unit
changes: they must be updated by the operator.
Date Ö Set the current date.
Time Ö Set the time.
The time is not automatically updated when switching from summer time to winter
time and vice versa: it must be updated by the operator.
Language Ö Set the language.
7.7.2 Function keys

The function keys are used to activate/stop a function or to set set points.
Per initial settings, the 8 function keys are allocated and distributed over 2 levels: they
can be reallocated by the operator.
START
STAND-BY
Fig. 30: Function keys

Allocating function keys Î From the "Settings" screen, press [Config.] [Function Keys].
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Thanks to the function keys, it is possible to give the operator access to a limited
number of functions and to use a password to lock unauthorised functions on the
"Settings" menu. They are sufficient to manage the detector.
Î To allow the operator to use only the [Start/Stand-by] key, do not allocate a function
to the function keys and lock the "Settings" menu.
Î Up to 4 additional function keys can be added, for a maximum of 12. In this case, a
3rd level is made available to the operator.
Each function key can be allocated to a function chosen by the operator: see the exam-
ple below.
Example: Allocate the ’Correction’ function (ref. 1) to the [Mode] function key (ref. 2).
1
2
Fig. 31: Allocation objective
Î Select the ’Correction’ function (ref. 1) using the and .
Fig. 32: Selecting the function
Î Select the [Mode] (ref. 2) function key by pressing repeatedly (key selected if back-
ground is white).
Fig. 33: Selecting the function key
Î Validate the settings (ref. 3): the function key (ref. 2) is now allocated to the [Correc-
tion] function.
Fig. 34: Result of the allocation
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7.7.3 Application screens

Î From the "Settings" screen, press [Config.][Application Windows].
By pressing repeatedly on the key , the various screens available appear (see
6.1.4).
The operator can hide one or more screen or switch the order in which they appear. The
"Standard" application screen is always available in 1st position.
3 1
4
1 Order of the displayed screens with the key
2 "Standard" application screen always displayed

3 Available screens
4 Displaying/hiding the application screen
The screen order can be modified: press the order number (example: [3rd]) and use the
and keys to choose the new order number then confirm.
Fig. 35: The "Synoptic" screen order has switched from 3 to 4

When a screen is no longer selected or if its order has been changed, the general
order is automatically updated.
Fig. 36: The "Graph" screen is no longer available

When a screen is selected again, it automatically moves to last place.
Fig. 37: The "Graph" screen is available again, and in last place.
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Setting the "Standard"

screen From the "Settings" screen, press [Config.] [Application Windows] [Std Window Parame-
ters].
Std-By Value Ö Display/Hide the leak rate display in Stand-by mode.
Inlet Pressure Ö Display/Hide the inlet pressure display.
Extra Pressure Ö Display/Hide the pressure display of for the cell or an external gauge.
The external gauge (at the customer's expense) is a gauge installed on the custom-
er's application, connected to the 37 pin I/O board.
Lower Display Ö Set the minimum value displayed for leak rate.
Limit Leak rate not displayed if the value is less than the ’Lower Display Limit’ configured
value.
From the "Settings" screen, press [Config.] [Application Windows] [Std. Window Parame-
ters] [Leak Rate Bargraph].
Zoom on set Ö Activate zoom to set point.
point Zoom to set point is used to display on the bargraph the reject set point centred on 2
decades.
Low Decade Ö Set the low decade for the bargraph display.
High Decade Ö Set the high decade for the bargraph display.
7.7.4 Screen Settings

From the "Settings" screen, press [Config.] [Screen Settings].
Brightness Ö Set the brightness.
Contrast Ö Set the contrast.
Panel off Ö Activate the sleep mode screen.
The screen is in sleep mode when the back light goes off (black screen). The device
appears to be off, but this is not the case! Simply touching the screen reactivates the
display. By default, automatic sleep mode is not activated.
If the screen is out of order, its functions are still accessible: use the RS 232 to man-
age/set the detector.
Paging Function Ö Activate the Paging function.
When a RC 500 WL remote control (accessory) is used, the ’Paging’ function makes
it possible to easily find the remote if it is located within its field of use with the detec-
tor. When the function is activated, the remote emits a sound signal so it can be lo-
cated. To stop the sound signal, deactivate the Paging function.
Î Press [Reset Panel Param.] to reset the control panel parameters.
7.7.5 Access - Password

Î From the "Settings" screen, press [Config.] [Access/Password].
Î Enter the password (’5555’ by default) and validate.
Menu access The operator can lock access to one or more menus on the "Settings" screen. To access
a locked menu, the operator will be asked to provide the password.
Î Lock a menu by pressing. .
Î Unlock a menu by pressing .
Fig. 38: Example: Locking the Set Points, Spectro and Advanced menus
On the "Settings" screen, the locked menus are indicated by .
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Fig. 39: Locked menus
Change password Î From the "Settings" screen, press [Config.] [Access/Password].

Î Enter the password (’5555’ by default) and validate.
Î Press [Change Password].
Î Enter the new password and validate.
User level Î From the "Settings" screen, press [Config.] [Access/Password][User level]
3 user levels can be used to restrict the display and operator access to settings and func-
tions:
restricted access,
medium access,
full access.
Limits with Restricted access

Invalid key: no settings can be made without password.
Invalid picto.
Function keys hidden.
Inlet pressure and cell pressure hidden.
Invalid key: test started by RS 232 only.
Measured leak rate and reject set point displayed only in test.
Fig. 40: Displays with Restricted access
With Medium or Restricted access, the operator can temporarily access the 6 me-
nus on the "Settings" screen to set parameters.
Î Press until the "Settings" screen is displayed with all the locked menus.
Î Press the desired menu.
Î Enter the current password (’5555’ by default) and validate.
Î Carry out the desired parameter settings.
Limits with Medium access

Invalid key: no settings can be made without password.
2 function keys available: [Basic Param.] and [Info].
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Function keys hidden.

Inlet pressure and cell pressure hidden.
Valid key.
Measured leak rate and reject set point displayed only in test.
Fig. 41: Displays with Medium access
With Medium or Restricted access, the operator can temporarily access the 6 me-
nus on the "Settings" screen to set parameters.
Î Press the desired menu.
Î Enter the current password (’’5555’’ by default) and validate.
Î Carry out the desired parameter settings.
Limits with Full access.

No limit.
Fig. 42: Displays with Full access
Operator with Restricted or Medium access changing the access level.

Î Press [Config.].
Î Press [Access/Password].
Î Press [User Level].
Î Change the access level: see below the limits for each level.
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Operator with Full access changing the access level.

Î From the "Settings" screen, press [Config.] [Access/Password].
Î Press [User Level].
Î Change the access level: see below the limits for each level.
7.8 Advanced Menu

The Advanced menu is reserved for leak detection experts and/or for setting a par-
ticular product.
Î From the "Settings" screen, press [Advanced].
7.8.1 Leak Detection Menu

Î From the "Settings" screen, press [Advanced] [Leak Detection].
7.8.2 Leak Detection: Start-up timer

The start-up timer prevents the leak detector from being used for a pre-determined du-
ration after it has been switched on. This means measurements cannot be made until the
leak detector is thermically stabilized, or while traces of tracer gas remain in the detector.
From the "Settings" screen, press [Advanced][Leak Detection].
Start-up timer Ö Set the start-up timer.
7.8.3 Leak detection: Background suppression

This function is used to suppress the detector's background.
From the "Settings" screen, press [Advanced] [Leak Detection] [Background Supp.].
Activation Ö Activate the function (’on’ if activated).
Note: after calibration, with background suppression function activated, the leak detec-
tor's background will be lower than 5 · 10-13 Pa·m3/s (5 · 10-12 mbar·l/s).
This function is recommended for testing very small leaks, which improves mea-
surement and reading.
This function can be used to measure a leak rate 2 decades lower than the detec-
tor's background, when the detector is no longer in roughing.
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7.8.4 Leak Detection: Crossover Pressures

In a hard vacuum test, used to define the crossover pressures in the different test modes.
From the "Settings" screen, press [Advanced] [Leak Detection] [Crossover pressures].
Gross Leak Ö Set the cross over from Roughing to Gross Leak mode.
Normal Ö Set the cross over from Gross Leak mode to Normal mode.
7.8.5 Leak Detection: Calibration
NOTICE
Detector calibration
When switched on, the detector suggests that the operator carry out an auto-calibration
(if calibration parameter = operator). For the optimal use of the detector, this auto-ca-
libration must be performed. In all situations, a manual or automatic calibration must
be performed:
at least once a day
to optimise the measurement reliability for high sensitivity tests
if it is uncertain whether the detector is working properly
during intense and continuous operation: start an internal calibration at the beginning
of each work session (e.g. work in teams, every 8 hours).
Calibration makes it possible to verify that the detector is properly adjusted to detect the
selected tracer gas and display the correct leak rate value.
From the "Settings" screen, press [Advanced] [Leak Detection] [Calibration].
Calibration Ö Select the type of calibration. See details below.
Calib. Checking Ö Activate the calibration checking and set the frequency. See details below.
If there is no internal calibrated leak, calibration can be performed with an external cali-
brated leak. By default, autocalibration is set to ’On’ and the internal leak is selected so
that the detector can be calibrated quickly.
Calibration = operator Calibration started by the operator.

Î Press the [AUTOCAL].
If calibration does not start within 20 minutes after the leak detector is switched on, mes-
sage is displayed.
Fig. 43: Leak detector ready for calibration
Calibration = start-up Calibration starts automatically when the leak detector is switched on.
Calibration = manual Calibration starts manually.

Operation reserved for service centers and experts only.
It is also possible to calibrate the leak detector using an external leak (see Calibration .
in Maintenance instructions).
Setting "Calibration Calibration control saves the operator time because the calibration control is quicker than
Checking" the full calibration.
If calibration = ’operator’ or ’start-up’, the calibration control function performs a control
of the calibration according to the parameters set. The calibration control is deactivated
if calibration = ’manual’. The calibration control is performed with the leak detector's in-
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ternal calibrated leak (leak type parameter = ’internal’). The leak detector compares the
measured leak rate of the internal calibrated leak with the set leak rate of the internal cal-
ibrated leak:
If the ratio is within the limits allowed, the leak detector is properly calibrated.
If the ratio is outside those limits, a message appears suggesting that a full calibration
of the leak detector be started.
Checking Ö Select the type of calibration (activated if ’automatic’ has been set).
Frequency Ö Set the set points (cycles and times) for triggering the calibration control.
The first set point reached will trigger the control.
To launch the function from the control panel, set a function key to [Check Cal].
At any time, the operator can start a leak detector calibration control: detector in
Stand-by mode, press the [AUTOCAL] function key twice within 5 seconds.
7.8.6 Leak detection: Analyzer cell

From the "Settings" screen, press [Advanced] [Leak Detection] [Analyzer Cell].
Fil. Selected Indicates the filament used for the measurement (2 filaments in the analyzer cell).
Filament Indicates if the filament used is ’on’ or ’off’ when the detector is switched on.
– Triode pressure Parameters for manual calibration.
– Elec. Zero This type of calibration is reserved for service centers and leak detection
– Target value experts only.
– Acc. voltage (V)
– Emission (mA)
– Coeff. Sens.
Calib. valve Ö Define the actual status of the calibration valve.
Used to open/close manually the calibration valve, for example.
Remember to close the valve again after use. Manual calibration is reserved for
experts only.
Internal T (°C) ’Internal’ indicates the temperature at the detector's internal calibrated leak
or (= temperature under the cover).
External T (°C) ’External’ indicates the temperature outside the detector.
Do not switch off the filament except for carrying out manual calibration. It is not
necessary to switch the filament off in Stand-by mode to save it.
The leak detector switches automatically from one filament to the other if the selected
filament currently being used becomes defective.
When switched on, the leak detector uses the filament that was selected when it was
shut down.
7.8.7 Leak Detection: Internal Pirani gauge calibration

This function is used to calibrate the detector's internal gauge.
Î From the "Settings" screen, press [Advanced] [Leak Detection] [Internal Pirani
Calib.].
Î Block the detector's inlet with a blanked-off flange.
Î Make sure:
– that the leak detector is in a hard vacuum test, in the most sensitive test mode.
– that the end of the cycle is manual (= ’operator’).
The calibration takes place in 2 stages: setting the limit pressure and setting the atmo-
spheric pressure.
Setting the limit pressure Î Make sure that the internal pressure is significantly lower than 1·10-3 hPa.
Î Start a test: press .
Î The "Pressure" value decreases: wait for this value to stabilise (around 5 minutes) and
press the [>HV].
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Setting the atmospheric Î Stop the test: press the .

pressure Î perform an inlet vent: press [Inlet vent].
Î Make sure that the detector is at atmospheric pressure.
Î The "Pressure" value increases: wait for this value to stabilise (around 5 minutes) and
press the [>Atm].
7.8.8 Leak Detection: External gauge

Allows the leak detector to be managed by an external gauge.
Prerequisites Detector equipped with the 37 pin I/O board (see 10).
Î Deactivate the Massive mode to use an external gauge Massive Mode (see 7.4.11).
Î Configure the pressure source of the pump inlet (= 'external').
Possible gauges
Type of gauge detected by Gauge model
the detecto
Linear gauges Capacitives Linear CMRxxx
Piezo Linear APRxxx
Logarithmic gauges Pirani TPR/PCR TPRxxx
Capacitives Pirani TPR/PCR PCRxxx
3 cables (3 m, 10 m and 20 m) available for purchase (see 10).
The gauge and the cable are the client's responsibility
Settings
From the "Settings" screen, press [Advanced] [Leak Detection] [External Gauge].
Gauge Ö Select the external gauge model.
Ext. Pressure Indicates the pressure measured by the external gauge.
(mbar)
Inlet Press. source Ö Set the inlet pressure displayed on the "Standard" screen: ’internal’ (leak de-
tector's internal gauge) or ’external’ (external gauge on the customer's installa-
tion)
Full scale (mbar) Only for a linear gauge
Ö Set the operating range for the gauge: value indicated on the gauge.
7.8.9 Leak Detection: Purge valve
NOTICE
For a global test of the leak detector, this valve must be closed.
Dry Model only The purge valve prevents the detector from becoming polluted thanks to a continuous air
flow inside the vacuum part of the detector.
From the "Settings" screen, press [Advanced] [Leak Detection] [Purge Valve].
Purge Ö Set the status of the valve:
Valve • Automatic = valve opening/closing defined in the detector's supervisory firmware (Wet
and Dry Model only)
• Closed = valve always closed (1)
• Open = valve always open (1)
(1) Temporary Opening/Closing managed by the supervisory firmware if necessary, then return to the set
status.
7.8.10 Leak detection: Dynamic calibration

This function makes it possible to make fine adjustments to the leak rate.
Settings are made via the RS 232 or logic inputs.
NOTICE
This function is an adjustment and its coefficient must not be confused with the
correction coefficient. This coefficient is complementary to the correction coef-
ficient
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Advanced settings
From the "Settings"screen, press [Advanced] [Leak detection] [Dynamic Calibration ].

Active Ö Activate the dynamic calibration
Value Ö Configure the target value to be reached (value of the leak rate of the setup to
be calibrated)
Coefficient Value of the coefficient calculated during the dynamic calibration (Coefficient ap-
plied if dynamic calibration is activated)
Prerequisites Î Perform an autocalibration of the leak detector.

Î Activate the correction factor (see 7.4.2).
Î Activate the dynamic calibration function.
Î Set the target value.
Î Allocate the logic inputs (see Manual I/O 37 pins) or connect the RS 232 link.
Logic input Command RS 232

Start/Stop the dynamic calibration coefficient Dynamic cal. Start: =CDC
calculation Stop: =CDS
Start/Stop Test HV test Start: =CYE
Stop: =CYD
Start/Stop Memo function He memo Start: =MEE
Stop: =MED
Settings procedure on Î Run the prerequisites.

one test Î Activate the dynamic calibration coefficient calculation.
Î Start a test.
Î Activate the Memo function (logic input or RS). The new coefficient is calculated and
memorized automatically.
The calculated coefficient corresponds to the following ratio:
target value
coefficient = ---------------------------------------------------
displayed leak rate value to be adjusted
The calculated coefficient should be between 0.5 and 3. If not, an error message will ap-
pear.
Î Stop the test and deactivate the Memo function (logic input or RS).
Î Stop the dynamic calibration coefficient calculation.
Example:
Target value = 1.0 · 10-7
Displayed leak rate value to be adjusted: 5.0 · 10-8
1.0 · 10-7
coefficient = ------------ = 2
5.0 · 10-8
2 is between 0.5 and 3: the coefficient is correct.
Settings procedure on Several tests may be carried out to calculate the dynamic calibration coefficient. This en-
several tests ables the coefficient value to be refined.
Î Run the prerequisites
Î Activate the dynamic calibration coefficient calculation.
Î Start 1st test.
Î Activate the Memo function (logic input or RS . The new coefficient is calculated and
memorized automatically.
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Advanced settings
The 1st coefficient calculated for the 1st test corresponds to the following ratio:
target value
1st coefficient (Coef 1) = --------------------------------------------
leak rate from the 1st test
The calculated coefficient should be between 0.5 and 3. If not, an error message will ap-
pear.
Î Stop the test and deactivate the Memo function (logic input or RS).
Î Repeat n times all of the last 3 operations:
- Start a test
- Activate the Memo function
- Stop the test and deactivate the Memo function
The calculated and memorized coefficient is adjusted after each test as follows:
Coef 1 + Coef 2 + ... + Coef n
coefficient = ---------------------------------------
n
Î Stop the dynamic calibration coefficient calculation.
NOTICE
The coefficient will be adjusted after each test until the calculation of the dynamic
calibration coefficient has stopped.
7.8.11 Input/Output menu

Î From the "Settings" screen, press [Advanced] [Input/Output].
7.8.12 Input/Output: Serial Link 1 and Serial Link 2

From the "Settings" screen, press [Advanced] [Input/Output], then [Serial Link 1] or [Serial
Link 2].
Type Ö Set the type of serial link: see table below.
Parameters Ö Set the serial link mode: see detail below.
The operator must allocate the 2 serial links (1 and 2) according to their use.
Use Possible allocation Type to select

Serial Link 1 Serial Link 2
RS 232 yes no Serial
(1)
Bluetooth no yes Bluetooth
USB (2) yes yes USB
Wi-Fi (3) no yes Network
Ethernet (4) no yes Network
RC 500 WL remote (5)
yes no Serial
(1) Option or accessory
(2) With all I/O boards (option or accessory)
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(3) With I/O Wi-Fi board (option or accessory)

(4) With I/O Ethernet board (option or accessory)
(5) Accessory
Parameters Î From the "Settings" screen, press [Advanced] [Input/Output] [Serial Link 1] or [Se-
rial Link 2] [Parameters].
Î Modes available depending on use.
Mode Description Use (1)

RS 232 Blue- USB /
tooth Wi-Fi /
Ethernet
Basic Continuous acquisition of data sent to the hyperterminal according to a defined time x x x
duration.
At any time, a command can be sent to the leak detector.
Recommended mode during leak detector test procedure setting operations.
Spreadsheet Variant on the Basic mode. x x x
Continuous data acquisition, formatted in a spreadsheet such as Excel Microsoft ®
Office or other similar software.
Recommended mode for drawing graphs.
Advanced Full control of the detector by a supervisor. x x x
The detector sends information at the supervisor's request.
5 V power supply available.
Recommended mode for automatic systems.
Export Data Export, via a PC, of "tickets" issued by the detector after: x x x
• Calibration with an internal/external calibrated leak,
• Calibration control with an internal leak,
• A test.
Serial links 1 and 2 must not be in “Export Data” mode at the same time.
RC 500 WL Use of a wireless remote control (model RC 500 WL). (1) x x -
PV Protocol Protocol for compatibility with the HLTxxx detector protocol. x x x
List of orders for the protocol compatible with ASM 340. See the RS 232 operating
instructions).
Ext. Module Full control of the detector by a supervisor. x - -
The detector sends information at the supervisor's request.
24 V power supply available.
A 24 V power supply is required for using an external module (example: profi-
bus).
(1) See Standard Remote Control Operating instructions for more details.
7.8.13 Input/Output: I/O connector

Î From the "Settings" screen, press [Advanced] [Input/Output] [I/O Connector].
The detector is equipped:
either with a 15 pin I/O interface (see 15 pin I/O board Operating instructions).
or, a 37 pin Input/Output interface (see 37 pin I/O board Operating instructions).
7.8.14 SD Card menu

From the "Settings" screen, press [Advanced] [SD card].
Load Detector Ö Load the saved parameters onto the SD card.
Param.
Save Detector Ö Save the leak detector parameters to the SD card.
Param.
View * BMP View the saved ".bmp" files.
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Advanced settings
Creating a library of the configurations for each application is recommended if

the detector is used for more than one application.
Any SD card on the market can be used except cards with High Capacity techno-
logy, regardless of the memory size. Before use, make sure that the SD card is not
locked (message "SD card not detected" displayed).
7.8.15 SAV
Access to Menu Service with password. Only for Service Centers.
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Maintenance / replacement
8 Maintenance / replacement
NOTICE
Disclaimer of liability
Pfeiffer Vacuum accepts no liability for personal injury or material damage, losses or
operating malfunctions due to improperly performed maintenance. The liability and war-
ranty entitlement expires.
8.1 Maintenance intervals and responsibilities

The detector maintenance operations are described in the Maintenance instructions
for the detector.
The manual specifies:
– maintenance intervals
– maintenance instructions
– shutting the product down
– tools and spare parts.
The maintenance manual is available on www.pfeiffer-vacuum.com and on the CDRom
of the detector's operating manual.
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Service
9 Service
Pfeiffer Vacuum offers first-class customer service!
On-Site maintenance for many products
Overhaul / repair in the nearby Service Location
Fast replacement with refurbished exchange products in mint condition
Advice on the most cost-efficient and quickest solution
Detailed information, addresses and forms at: www.pfeiffer-vacuum.com (Service).
Overhaul and repair in the Pfeiffer Vacuum Service Center

The following general recommendations will ensure a fast, smooth servicing process:
Î Fill out the "Service Request/Product Return" form and send it to your local Pfeiffer
Vacuum Service contact.
Î Include the confirmation on the service request from Pfeiffer Vacuum with your ship-
ment.
Î Fill out the declaration of contamination and include it in the shipment (mandatory!).
The Declaration of contamination is valid for any product/device including a part ex-
posed to vacuum.
Î Dismantle all accessories and keep them.
Î Close all the ports flange openings by using the original protective covers or metallic
airtight blank flanges for contaminated devices.
Î If possible, send pump or unit in its original packaging.
Sending of contaminated pumps or devices

No devices will be accepted if they are contaminated with micro-biological, explosive or
radioactive substances. "Hazardous substances" are substances and compounds in ac-
cordance with the hazardous goods regulations (current version).
Î Neutralize the pump by flushing it with nitrogen or dry air.
Î Close all openings airtight.
Î Seal the pump or device in suitable protective film.
Î Return the pump/device only in a suitable and sturdy transport container and send it
in while following applicable transport conditions.
Pump or device returned without declaration of contamination form fully completed and/
or non-secured in a suitable packaging, will be decontaminated and/or returned at the
shipper’s expense.
Exchange or repaired
The factory operating parameters are always preset with exchange or repaired devices.
If you use specific parameters for your application, you have to set these again.
Service orders
All service orders are carried out exclusively according to our general terms and condi-
tions for the repair and maintenance, available in our website.
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Accessories
10 Accessories
Description Order number
Standard remote control (mbar·l/s) 106688
Standard remote control (Torr·l/s) 108881
Standard remote control (Pa·m3/s) 108880
Standard remote control (Pa·m3/s + Japon) 106690
RC 500 WL remote control PT 445 432 -T
Standard Sniffer Probe see Pfeiffer Vacuum catalog
Sniffer probe extension (10 m) 090216
Smart Sniffer Probe (3 m) BG 449 207 -T
Helium 4 calibrated leak see Pfeiffer Vacuum catalog
Adaptor for external calibrated leak DN 25 ISO-KF 110716
Spray gun (Elite) 109951
Spray gun (Standard) 112535
37 pin I/O board - Standard 121350S
37 pin I/O board - Wi-Fi 121351S
37 pin I/O board - Ethernet 121352S
Bypass kit (37 pin I/O board requested) PT 445 411 -T (Europe) +
PT 445 413 -T (US)
Bluetooth internal P0482E1
Exhaust connector for external OME - DN 25 ISO-KF (Wet Model) 122405
37 pin D-Sub/25 pin D-Sub adaptor cable A333758
20 m inlet filter, DN 25/25 ISO-KF 105841
5 m inlet filter, DN 25/25 ISO-KF 105844
HLT I/O compatibility module 122742
Profibus 122253
Cart (*) 122570
Gauge cables
3m A333746
10 m A333747
20 m A333748
* Integrable Model : external pumping cannot be installed on this type of trolley.
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Technical data and dimensions
11 Technical data and dimensions

11.1 General
Databases of the leak detectors' technical characteristics Pfeiffer Vacuum:
Technical characteristics according to:
– AVS 2.3: Procedure for calibrating gas analyzers of the mass spectrometer type.
– EN 1518: Non-destructive testing. Leak testing. Characterization of mass spec-
trometer leak detectors.
– ISO 3530: Methods of calibrating leak-detectors of the mass-spectrometer-type
used in the field of vacuum technology
Zero function or suppression background activated, in standard conditions (20 °C,
5 ppm 4He ambient, degassed detector).
Acoustic pressure level: distance in relation to the detector 1 m.
11.2 Technical data

Parameter ASM 340 ASM 340 ASM 340
Wet Model Dry Model Integrable Model
Flange (in) DN 25 ISO-KF DN 25 ISO-KF DN 25 ISO-KF
Pumping speed for He 2.5 l/s 2.5 l/s 2.5 l/s
Backing pump capacity 15 m3/h 3.4 m3/h According to primary
pumping of the custo-
mer
Start-up time (20°C) without calibration ~ 3 min ~ 3 min /
Noise level 54 dB (A) 52 dB (A) 54 dB (A)
Protection category IP 20 IP 20
Power consumption max. 850 W 600 W 350 W
Operating temperature (hard vacuum test) 0-45 °C 0-35 °C 0-45 °C (1)
Operating temperature (sniffing test) 0-35 °C 0-35 °C 0-40 °C
Maximum inlet test pressure 25 hPa 25 hPa 25 hPa (2)
Weight 56 kg 45 kg 32 kg
4He, 3He, H 4
He, 3He, H2 4
He, 3He, H2
Detectable gases 2
Test method Vacuum & sniffing leak Vacuum & sniffing leak Vacuum & sniffing leak
detection detection detection
Minimum detectable leak rate for helium (sniffing leak detection) 5 · 10-10 Pa m3/s 5 · 10-10 Pa m3/s 5 · 10-10 Pa m3/s
Minimum detectable leak rate for helium (vacuum leak detection) 5 · 10-13 Pa m3/s 5 · 10-13 Pa m3/s 5 · 10-13 Pa m3/s
Supply 90-110 V, 50/60 Hz 90-240 V, 50/60 Hz 90-240 V, 50/60 Hz
110-130 V, 50/60 Hz
200-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Environmental conditions
Storage temperature - 20 °C to + 55 °C
Maximum humidity of air 85%, without condensing
Maximum magnetic field 3 mT
1
If primary pump limit vacuum < 5·10-2 hPa. If not, +0 °C to +40 °C.
2
Between 25 mbar and 5 mbar, qualitative measurement only.
11.3 Units of measurement

Conversion table: pressure units
mbar bar Pa hPa kPa Torr
mm Hg
mbar 1 1 · 10-3 100 1 0.1 0.75
bar 1000 1 1 · 105 1000 100 750
Pa 0.01 1 · 10-5 1 0.01 1 · 10-3 7.5 · 10-3
hPa 1 1 · 10-3 100 1 0.1 0.75
kPa 10 0.01 1000 10 1 7.5
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Technical data and dimensions
mbar bar Pa hPa kPa Torr

mm Hg
Torr 1.33 1.33 · 10-3 133.32 1.33 0.133 1
mm Hg
1 Pa = 1 N/m2
Conversion table: gas throughput units

mbar·l/s Pa·m3/s sccm Torr·l/s atm·cm3/s
mbar·l/s 1 0.1 59.2 0.75 0.987
Pa·m3/s 10 1 592 7.5 9.87
sccm 1.69 · 10-2 1.69 · 10-3 1 1.27 · 10-2 1.67 · 10-2
Torr·l/s 1.33 0.133 78.9 1 1.32
atm·cm3/s 1.01 0.101 59.8 0.76 1
11.4 Dimensions
Wet & Dry Models
375
122 253 139

389
364
90
227 547
350
Integrable Model
394
547 375
139 122 253
389
364
204,2
204,2
11
56,3 203,5 146,5

311 350
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Declaration of conformity
We hereby declare that the product cited below satisfies all relevant provisions accord-
ing to the following EC directives:
Machinery 2006/42/EC (Annex II, no. 1 A)

Electromagnetic Compatibility 2004/108/EC
Restriction of Hazardous Substances 2011/65/EU
Waste of Electrical and Electronical Equipments 2002/96/EC
The technical file is drawn up by Mr Gilles Baret, adixen Vacuum Products, Société par
Actions Simplifiées [simplified joint stock company], 98, avenue de Brogny · B.P. 2069,
74009 Annecy cedex.
ASM 340
Harmonised standards and national standards and specifications which have been ap-
plied:
Standards NF EN-61000-6-2 : 2005 Standards NF ENV-50204 : 1996
Standards NF EN-61000-6-3 : 2007 Standards NF EN-60204-1 : 2006
Standards NF EN-61000-6-4 : 2007
Signatures:
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98, avenue de Brogny
B.P. 2069
74009 Annecy
France
(M.Taberlet) (M. Baret) 3.3.14

Président Directeur Produits et Technologies
Declaration of incorporation of
partly completed machinery
We hereby declare that the product cited below satisfies all relevant provisions accord-
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Machines 2006/42/CE (Annexe II, No. 1 A)

Compatibilité électromagnétique 2004/108/CEE
This partly completed machinery must not be put into operation until the machinery into
which it is to be incorporated has been declared in conformity with the provisions of the
2006/42/EC Directive.
We, authorized representatives undertake to transmit, in response to a reasoned re-

quest by national authorities, relevant information on the partly completed machinery.
The technical file is drawn up by Mr Gilles Baret, adixen Vacuum Products, Société par
Actions Simplifiées [simplified joint stock company], 98, avenue de Brogny · B.P. 2069,
74009 Annecy cedex.
ASM 340 Integrable
Harmonised standards and national standards and specifications which have been ap-
plied:
Standards NF EN-61000-6-2 : 2005 Standards NF ENV-50204 : 1996

Standards NF EN-61000-6-3 : 2007 Standards NF EN-60204-1 : 2006
Standards NF EN-61000-6-4 : 2007
Signatures:
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B.P. 2069
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1 About this manual

1.1.1 Applicable documents

1.2.1 Safety instructions

Warning of a displayed source of danger in connection with operation of

Command to perform an action or task associated with a source of dan-

1.2.3 Instructions/Abbreviations used

Indicates that the operator must:

Indicates an electric shock hazard in case of con-

Indicates an electrical shock hazard in case of

Customization label for the product according to

Quality: certifies that the product has been certi-

Indicates whether the Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or Ether-

For service centers use only.

Mu_Cal : 1 Mu_LDS : 1800

Indicates the firmware versions installed on the

Wet model only: indicates that the primary pump

Product subject to the treatment of waste elec-

Product identification label (see 4.1).

Integrable model only: indicate the connection in-

Installation and use of the accessories

2.2 Protective equipment

2.3 Proper use

2.4 Improper use

3 Transport and storage

Fig. 1: Nameplate example

4.1.1 Scope of delivery

4.2 Interface connection

Fig. 2: Human-machine interface

Detector inlet (Inlet port) Standard sniffer probe connection(2)

Neutral gas inlet (purge) Filling with oil (Wet Model)

4.3 Test method

4.3.1 Hard vacuum test

4.3.2 Sniffing test

5.2 Operating conditions

Environmental conditions (see 11.2).

5.3.1 Storing the lifting handles

Fig. 3: Storing the lifting handles

5.3.2 Control panel equipment

5.4 Filling with oil (Wet model only)

Î Replace the oil fill cap tightly (1).

5.5 Connecting the purge circuit

5.6 Connection to the mains power supply

The leak detector is Class 1 equipment and therefore must be earthed.

5.7 Operating for the first time

5.7.1 Become familiar with the control panel

5.7.2 Become familiar with the detector

5.8 Connecting the part/installation to be tested

5.9 Connecting the exhaust

Dry Model The detector's exhaust is equipped with an external filter.

5.10 Connection the primary pump (Integrable Model)

5.10.1 Characteristics of the primary pump

Minimum throughput = 1 m3/h

5.10.2 Connection of the primary pump

Fig. 5: Rear connection Fig. 6: Connection under the detector frame

For a screenshot, set a function key to [Screen Copy] (see 7.7.2).

Fig. 7: Control panel

Î Remove the film that protects the screen upon delivery.

Function deactivated (OFF)

Function activated (ON)

Authorized access without password

Access locked: access with password

"Grey" key: access settings or function