9 f.a.q. - frequently asked questions, F.a.q. - frequently asked questions – INFICON T-Guard Leak Detection Sensor User Manual

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Info

Cal Factor

This screen shows the actual calibration factor and its global limits. The calibration
factor should be near 1 for a good setting of the automatic times.

Possible values: 0.2 to 5.
Default setting: 1.

Service

This menu item is for authorized INFICON service personnel only.

Main menu

Access control

Access to CAL function

Here, you can lock and unlock the access to the calibration function.

Change Menu PIN

Here, you can set or change a 4 digit PIN to prevent access to the menu via the
control unit. A Menu PIN of "0000" means, that no Menu PIN is assigned.

5.9

F.A.Q. - Frequently asked questions

Q: Why can the measurements not be reproduced?

A1: It is less possible to reproduce measurements when the T-Guard indicates

"moderate background" or "bad background".

Remedial measures: Decrease the background by checking the helium supply
for leaks. If possible, place the helium supply far away from the T-Guard.
Evacuate the test sample after the measurement in order to dispose of the
helium.
Purge the measurement chamber with ambient air. Carrier gas mode only works
if you have a constant pressure of 5 ppm of helium in the air.

A2: Measurements are less reproducible if the chamber has little slots or holes. A

calibration factor of 1.3 or more indicates that he chamber volume was entered
correctly.

A3: Measurements are less reproducible if the trigger level is a lot higher than the

measured leakage rate. The trigger level should be equal to the leakage rate to
be measured.

A4: Measurements are less reproducible if the measurement time was reduced too

much. This has the same effect as a trigger level that is too high.

A5: Measurements are less reproducible if the chamber fan is too weak. The fan

should circulate the chamber volume twice per second.

A6: Measurements are less reproducible if they are carried out in Only GROSS

mode. If this is the case, the T-Guard displays "Only GROSS" when changing the
trigger level.

Remedial measures: Avoid an Only GROSS measurement by using diluted
helium (and setting this) or by using a larger chamber.

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