Bacharach H25-IR - Manual (Page 11)

H25-IR Introduction
Instruction 3015-4342 5
1.6 Functional Overview
The H25-IR is an industrial gas leak analyzer for the detection of CFCs, HCFCs, HFCs and halogen gas
compounds, R600a, SF
6
,, or CO
2
. This instrument can be used to locate and then quantify gas leaks, as well as
log and totalize a group of leaks in a system.
The H25-IR’s front panel contains 7 membrane pushbuttons, probe connector, calibration gas port, and a 3-
¼ x ¾ inch VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display) that provides a bright, high-contrast display for easy viewing.
The plug-in instrument is housed in an all-metal case with adjustable handle. The battery operated instrument
version includes a padded carrying case.
The instrument has two modes of operation: Search and Measure. The Search mode is used to locate the
source of a leak. While the Measure mode is used to quantify the size of the leak. A hand-held probe is used to
draw in a gas sample from the area under inspection.
With the instrument in its Search mode, the location of a leak is pinpointed by means of visual and audio
indicators positioned on both the instrument and probe*. As the probe tip approaches the leak source the length
of a bar graph at the bottom of the instrument’s front panel display, the blink rate of an LED on the probe, and
the frequency of an audible tone are all affected in a positive manner (bar graph becomes longer, LED flashes
faster, and the audio tone increases in frequency). There are three search sensitivities available: SM, MED and
LG, indicating the size of the leak being searched for. This feature is useful in avoiding being bothered with
small leaks when searching for larger ones.
In the Measure mode, the probe tip is held over the leak source until the displayed value of the leak rate
stabilizes. Leak rates can be displayed in units of Oz/yr, g/yr, mL/s, PaM
3
/s. The Measure mode can also
be used to display the quantity of gas contained in a confined space with the instrument set up in its ppm mode.
The leak rate is measured by first capturing all the gas leaking from the component under test. Then by
accurately measuring the flow rate of the sampling stream and the gas concentration within that stream, the
leak rate can be calculated using Equation 1-1. The instrument then converts this data into the desired leak rate
units of measure and displays the leak rate on the instrument’s front panel.
Eq. 1-1
Leak Rate = Flow Rate x Gas Concentration
where:
Leak Rate = rate of gas leak from component under test
Flow Rate = sample flow rate
Gas Concentration = concentration of gas in the sample (ppm)
A leak measurement can be logged in memory with a time/date stamp. Up to 50 leaks can be logged and
totalized. This feature is useful in testing an installation that has a maximum permissible leak rate. Logged data
can be recalled for viewing on the display.
There are four user-defined setups that allow the operator to quickly switch between frequently used
combinations of Gas Type, Range, Feedback Mode, Setpoint, and the Auto Zero Off condition.
Extensive diagnostics keep track of several system parameters. When a fault is detected, the word “FAULT”
blinks on the display and an audible beep is heard every 2 seconds. Text descriptions of all current fault
conditions can be displayed from the instrument’s Diagnostics menu.
Four SPDT relays provide control over a variety of external equipment (e.g., horns, bells, strobe lights) that can
be automatically triggered when their associated relays are energized by any one of 11 different operating
conditions.
A 4
20 mA current loop output can be used for the connection of external monitoring equipment (e.g., chart
recorder). An RS232 serial port can output leak rate data as ASCII text at 10 times per second.
* The Standard Probe does not contain an LED.