INFICON DataFID Portable Flame Ionization Detector for Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) - Manual (Page 34)

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WARNING
The hydrogen fuel cylinder retention plate MUST be installed on the DataFID
to retain the intrinsic safety rating.
6. Open the hydrogen fuel cylinder on/off valve if monitoring is to be started.
Attaching the LDARProbe to the DataFID
The LDAR Probe has a quick disconnect fitting. Push in the tab on the female connector of the
LDAR Probe and firmly insert it into the DataFID inlet male connector.
The LDAR Probe connector can be released by pressing in the tab located on the connector.
Basic Operating Instructions
The following steps should be followed to operate the basic functions of the DataFID.
1. Ensure that the DataFID battery has been fully charged.
2. Attach the hydrogen fuel cylinder to the left side of DataFID instrument body. The cylinder slides
through an open holder, and the swage connector engages the cylinder with the instrument. A distinct
click will be heard when this occurs.
3. Install the hydrogen fuel cylinder holding plate with the two screws that are attached.
4. Turn on the hydrogen fuel cylinder on/off valve (see Figure 8) by rotating the knob counter-clockwise.
Wait a few minutes for the hydrogen fuel to flow to the DataFID detector.
5. Turn on the DataFID using the “OFF /ON” power switch on the top right of DataFID
instrument body. On is the symbo l” l” and off is the symbol “o”.
6. The display screen on the instrument will show the “Main Menu” depicted in Chapter 3 User
Functions.
7. The DataFID body display has three red soft keys (see Figure 5) that operate all menu functions
facilitating single handed use of the instrument.