Sierra SL-800 instruction manual Quality Assurance Leak Test Procedure, To Initiate the Leak Test

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Cal=Trak calibrator. See Chapter 12-5 Accessories or contact Sierra Instruments for details. Wipe only with a damp cloth and do not spray with liquid solvents or use abrasive cleaners.

Any service to the Sierra Cal=Trak must be performed by Sierra maintenance personnel.

Current service or calibration information and pricing can be received by contacting Sierra Instruments, Inc. at any of the locations listed on the front cover. Alternatively, you can contact us via our web site www.sierrainstruments.com.

11.0Quality Assurance

11.1Leak Test Procedure

A quality assurance self-test feature is provided to verify proper integrity of the flow cell. It is recommended that the self-check leakage test be conducted periodically as part of an ongoing quality assurance program. Passing the leak test does not ensure proper function of the Cal=Trak. It does ensure that total leakage is within the product’s allowable limits. To ensure proper function of the Cal=Trak annual factory calibration is recommended. The leak test may take as long as 6 hours or more to complete per fitting.

Since the leak test may take several hours, it is recommended to plug the charger into the base during the leak test to prevent the unit from turning off.

To Initiate the Leak Test

1Place the Cal=Trak on a flat, vibration-free surface.

2While in the “Main Menu” install the leak test cable (included with the Cal=Trak base unit) between the 9-pin Cal=Trak Base Connector and the 9-pin Cell Connector.

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Main Menu

Setup Leak Test

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From the “Main Menu” remove the cell and select “Leak Test”

After a leak test is initiated, the display will read:

Place the leak test plug over either the inlet or the outlet port fitting on the Cal=Trak flow cell. Invert the Cal=Trak flow cell

Push any key to commence the leak test. At this point the Cal=Trak will time the descent of the piston. The leak test may take up to 6 hours to complete. The display will read:

8A If the test is completed successfully, the display will read:

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Contents Cal=Trak SL-800 Primary Gas Flow Calibrator Worldwide Locations to Serve You Table of Contents Page General Description Theory of OperationIdealized Automatic Piston Prover Cal=Trak Layout Unpacking Checklist Your Cal=Trak SL-800 Base IncludesEach of Your Cal=Trak SL-800 Flow Cells Includes Cal=Trak Installation Attaching & Removing Flow Cells Connecting the Cal=Trak to a Flow SourceCal=Trak Measurement Cycle Attaching Flow CellsInitial Pressure Pulse Timing KPa Begins Ends Application Precautions Inventory Dead VolumeComparison vs. Calibration Initial Pressure PulseSetup for Piston or Bell Provers Alternative Setup for Piston Provers Vacuum Comparison of Cal=Trak with Piston or Bell ProversSetup for LFEs Comparison of Cal=Trak with Sonic Nozzle Transfer StandardsVacuum Setup for Sonic Nozzle Transfer Standard Calibration of Mass Flow Controllers MFCsCalibration of Mass Flow Meters MFMs Calibration of Rotameters Variable Area Flow MetersCharging the Cal=Trak Battery Operating InstructionsTurning the Cal=Trak On Turning the Cal=Trak OffCal=Trak Keypad How To Use the Cal=Trak Keypad Low Battery IndicatorGeneral Menu Navigation Factory Default Settings Parameters Factory Settings Optional SettingsTaking Readings Setting User Preferences Option 1, Sensor Factor Setup Menu 2, Reading Type, # in Average & Minutes/Reading Setup Menu 4, Date, Time & Battery VoltageSetup Menu 5, Date & Time Formats Option 1, DateOption 2, Time Option 3, Auto OffBattery System Battery Maintenance & StorageMaintenance Quality Assurance Leak Test Procedure To Initiate the Leak TestCalibration Leak Test Illustration Leak Test in ProgressReturning Your Unit for Calibration or Service Shipment Replacement Parts & AccessoriesCalibration Includes Part DescriptionAdditional Information Limited Warranty Charge LED does not light when charger plugged Settings have been lost or seem to have changedPiston Error appears on display Unit suddenly turns offPiston does not move when the Read or Auto is pushed When taking readings, the flow seems offDuring Leak Test, Leakage 9.999 ccm appears on display Resetting the Cal=Trak Contact Sierra for AssistanceModel Optimum Flow Range Flow Cell Standardized 15-30CInstallation Operating Instructions for Cal=Soft Software IntroductionRequirements Worksheet descriptionsSetup Cal=Trak IntroductionSetup DUT Setup Cal=SoftPage Page Automatic Flow Calibration Using Sierra 100 Series MFC Software Troubleshooting Serial Port Selection IssueSerial Port Configuration Issue