PT3E-0572

SF6 Purity Meter

FI-8000-SF6
Operating ManualContents
1.

Outline of the Product ................................................................................................................................. 3Preface ............................................................................................................................................................ 3
Purpose of use ................................................................................................................................................ 3
Definition of DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE ............................................................................ 3
2. Important Notices on Safety ........................................................................................................................ 42-1. Danger cases........................................................................................................................................... 42-2. Warning cases ......................................................................................................................................... 52-3. Precautions .............................................................................................................................................. 6
3. Product Components .................................................................................................................................. 7
3-1. Main unit and standard accessories ........................................................................................................ 73-2. Names and functions for each part ......................................................................................................... 93-3. Tubing diagram ...................................................................................................................................... 13
4. How to Use ................................................................................................................................................ 144-1. Before using the purity meter ................................................................................................................ 144-2. Preparation for start-up ......................................................................................................................... 144-3. How to start the purity meter ................................................................................................................. 164-4. Basic operating procedures................................................................................................................... 174-5. Self-diagnosis function at start-up ......................................................................................................... 18
4-6. Reference calibration............................................................................................................................. 194-7. Supplying measuring gas ...................................................................................................................... 204-8. Performing measurement ...................................................................................................................... 214-9. Manual memory ..................................................................................................................................... 224-10. Measuring gas/range detail display..................................................................................................... 234-11. Checking zero point ............................................................................................................................. 244-12. Power-off ............................................................................................................................................. 25
5. How to Set Setup Mode ............................................................................................................................ 26
5-1. Entering the setup mode ....................................................................................................................... 26
5-2. Measuring gas setting "1. SELECT GAS" ............................................................................................. 285-3. Date/time setting "2. SET DATE/TIME" ................................................................................................. 295-4. Saved data display "3. VIEW SAVED DATA" ........................................................................................ 305-5. Saved data clear "4. CLEAR SAVED DATA"......................................................................................... 31
5-6. Switch to measuring mode "6. START MEAS." .................................................................................... 32
6. Operations and Functions ......................................................................................................................... 33
6-1. CAUTION display .................................................................................................................................. 33
6-2. ERROR display ..................................................................................................................................... 34
7. Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................. 35
7-1. Maintenance intervals and items ........................................................................................................... 35
7-2. Calibration.............................................................................................................................................. 37
7-3. How to clean .......................................................................................................................................... 38
7-4. Parts replacement ................................................................................................................................. 39
8. Storage and Disposal ................................................................................................................................ 40
8-1. Procedures to store the purity meter or leave it for a long time ............................................................ 40
8-2. Procedures to use the purity meter again ............................................................................................. 40
8-3. Disposal of products .............................................................................................................................. 40
9. Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................... 42
9-1. Troubles on the unit ............................................................................................................................... 42
9-2. Troubles in reading ................................................................................................................................ 4410.
Product Specifications .......................................................................................................................... 45
10-1. List of product specifications ............................................................................................................... 45
10-2. List of options ...................................................................................................................................... 45
11.
Appendix ............................................................................................................................................... 46
12.
Detection Principle ................................................................................................................................ 47

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Outline of the ProductPreface
Thank you for choosing our SF6 Purity Meter FI-8000-SF6 (hereinafter referred to as the purity meter).
Please check that the model number of the product you purchased is included in the specifications on thismanual.
This manual explains how to use the purity meter and its specifications. It contains information required forusing the purity meter properly. Not only the first-time users but also the users who have already used theproduct must read and understand the operating manual to enhance the knowledge and experience before
using the purity meter.
Note that the contents of this manual are subject to change without notice for product improvement. It isalso prohibited to copy or reproduce this manual, in whole or in part, without permission.
Regardless of warranty period, we shall not make any indemnification for accidents and damage caused byusing the purity meter.
Make sure to read the warranty policy specified on the warranty.

Purpose of use
This product is a portable purity meter intended to measure the purity of SF6 inside the devices such as"Gas Circuit Breaker (GCB)", "Gas Insulation Switch (GIS)" and "Gas Insulation Transformer", or used incollecting or recycling of SF6.
Use this product only for the purpose of SF6 purity measurement.

Definition of DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE
Throughout this manual, the following indications are used to ensure safe and effective work.

DANGER

This message indicates that improper handling may cause serious
damage on life, health or assets.

WARNING

This message indicates that improper handling may cause serious
damage on health or assets.

CAUTION
NOTE

This message indicates that improper handling may cause minor
damage on health or assets.
This message indicates advice on handling.

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Product Components
3-1. Main unit and standard accessories
After opening the carton box, check the purity meter and accessories.
If there is anything missing, contact RIKEN KEIKI.

Main unit
For names and functions of individual parts of the purity meter and LCD display, see "3-2. Names andfunctions for each part".

<Main Unit>

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Accessories
AA alkaline battery: 3 pcs

Dry batteries used to drive the purity meter.

Gas inlet socket: 1 pcAttach this part to the sampling point as an inlet of gas to be measured.
Manufacturer: NITTO KOHKI
Model: MC-10SM
Maximum use pressure: 1.0 MPa*

R1/8

Sampling hose
: 1 pcA tube that connects the gas inlet socket attached to the sampling point
withthe GAS IN plug attached to GAS IN of purity meter.
(Maximum pressure: 0.7 MPa, Length: Approx. 2 m)

Manufacturer:
NITTO KOHKI
Model: MC-04PC
Maximum use pressure:
1.0 MPa*PTFE tube
Outer diameter: Φ4,Inner diameter: Φ2Length: Approx. 2 m

Manufacturer:
NITTO KOHKI
Model: MC-04SC
Maximum use pressure:
1.0 MPa*

Product warranty: 1 pc
Operating manual: 1 pc*

The measuring gas supply pressure for the purity meter should be within the range of 0.1 to 0.7 MPa(gauge pressure).

Optional items (sold separately)
Dedicated AC adapter:1 pc

A dedicated AC adapter. (100 - 240 VAC, Cable length: Approx. 2 m)

84-11. Checking zero point
To check the zero point, switch the three-way switching valve to the REF. side and draw fresh air to thesensor using the handy aspirator.

NOTE If zero is not displayed, perform reference calibration again using fresh air. (See "4-6. Referencecalibration" for details.)

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How to Set Setup Mode
5-1. Entering the setup modeThis mode allows changing various displays and settings.
This mode can be entered by pressing the POWER switch while holding down the ▲/REF CAL switch.
Every time the ▲ switch is pressed, various menu screens are displayed in turn.
LCD
Start-up procedures=> P16

Power ONPress the POWER switch
while holding down the▲/REF CAL switch.

↓
Setup mode↓▲

Measuring gas setting
A measuring gas can beselected.

→
ENTER

Measuring gas setting=> P28→ENTER

Date/time setting=> P29→ENTER

Saved data display=> P30↓▲Date/time setting
Set the date and time of theinternal clock.

↓▲
Saved data display
Displays data recorded inthe manual memory.

↓▲

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↓▲
Saved data clear
Deletes the saved data.

→
ENTER

Saved data clear=> P31→
ENTER

Switch to measuring
mode=> P32↓▲
IrDA communication
Establish an infraredcommunication with apersonal computer toperform various settings ordata management.
(The communication
program is available as anoptional accessory.)↓▲
Switch to measuring mode
Exit the setup mode andenter the measuring mode.

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5-2. Measuring gas setting "1. SELECT GAS"
A measuring gas can be set.
(1) Press the ▲/▼ switch and select "1. SELECT GAS" from the setup mode menu.

(2) When the ENTER switch is pressed, the currently set measuring gas, base gas, measuring range andother information are displayed as shown below.

(3) When the ENTER switch is pressed again, the SPE number (a number allocated to a combination ofmeasuring and base gases, measuring range, etc.) in the upper right section of the screen blinks. Everytime the ▲ or ▼ switch is pressed, the displayed SPE number changes.

(4) Press the ENTER switch to confirm it. After a value is confirmed, the purity meter returns to the setup
mode menu automatically.

NOTE Pressing the ESC switch twice returns to the setup mode menu.
 The purity meter provides the following two specifications. Select one suitable for the use.
SPE number

Measuring gas

Measuring range

SPE-8402(standardsetting)SF6 (air base)0 - 99.9% up

SPE-8401

SF6 (air base)0 - 100.0 vol%28

Description
When the sensor detects a measurement result
exceeding 99.9%, it displays "99.9%up".
The purity meter is shipped with thisspecification set.
When the sensor detects a measurement result
exceeding 99.9%, it simply displays themeasurement result like "100.0%" or "100.7%".
This specification is effective in checking thesensitivity or evaluating measurement including
errors.

5-3. Date/time setting "2. SET DATE/TIME"
The date and time of the internal clock can be set.
(1) Press the ▲/▼ switch and select "2. SET DATE/TIME" from the setup mode menu.

(2) When the ENTER switch is pressed, the set time is displayed.
(Input example: January 20, 2014 23:47)

NOTE
When there is no need of changing the setting, press the ESC switch to return to the setup modemenu.

(3) When the ENTER switch is pressed again, the input area blinks. Enter the year, month, day, hour, andminute in this order. Press the ▲/▼ switch to change the values and press the ENTER switch toconfirm each value (24-hour notation is used).
(4) When the ENTER switch is pressed to confirm a change of time (minute), the purity meter returns to thesetup mode menu automatically.

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5-5. Saved data clear "4. CLEAR SAVED DATA"
The data recorded in the manual memory can be deleted.
(1) Press the ▲/▼ switch and select "4. CLEAR SAVED DATA" from the setup mode menu.

(2) When the ENTER switch is pressed, a confirmation screen asking for permission to delete the saved
data appears.

NOTE When there is no need of deleting saved data, press the ESC switch to return to the setup modemenu.
 When saved data clear is executed, all the data recorded up to that time will be deleted.

(3) Press the ENTER switch. When deletion is completed, DATA CLEAR is displayed in the upper rightsection of the screen.

(4) When the ENTER or ESC switch is pressed, the purity meter returns to the setup mode menu.

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The purity meter is equipped with a self-diagnosis function. When the error display appears on the puritymeter, it means that a major abnormality that prevents measurement is found by the self-diagnosis function.
Error display: Appears when a major abnormality is found in the purity meter operation by automatic checkfunction.
• Display operation:
Displays the error detail on the screen to notify users of it.
• Error type:
Battery error, contrast error, UV intensity error, setting information error, systemerror, built-in clock error, optical sensor unit error
See troubleshooting and take appropriate actions.
If the unit has problems and the error display appears frequently, contact RIKEN KEIKI immediately.

<Display Operation>
LCD display

Provides the error detail.

LampBlinks

BuzzerSounds (be-beep, be-beep...)Contrast error
Display Example

NOTE

 When the error display appears, any mode cannot be entered unless the error is eliminated. Whenthe error display appears, promptly take an appropriate remedial measure.
 See "9. Troubleshooting" for error details and appropriate actions.

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7-2. Calibration
Check the gas sensitivity of sensor using a calibration gas at least once a year.
Note that the span adjustment requires dedicated equipment and creation of calibration gas. Request
RIKEN KEIKI to perform span adjustment.

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<Disposal in EU Member States>
When disposing of the purity meter in EU member states, sort the batteries as specified.
Handle the removed batteries according to the classified refuse collection system and recycling system
based on the regulations of EU member states.

NOTE
Crossed-out recycle dustbin mark
 This symbol mark is indicated on the products which contain the batteries whichfall under EU Battery Directive 2006/66/EC. Such batteries need to be disposedof as specified by the latest Directive. This symbol mark indicates that thebatteries need to be separated from the ordinary waste and disposed ofappropriately.

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Out-of-specification
temperature
caution is displayed.
(CAUTION)
OUT of SPEC.
TEMP
Out-of-specificationpressurecaution is displayed.
(CAUTION)
OUT of SPEC.
PRES
Built-in clock error isdisplayed.
(ERROR)
CLOCK
Battery error
is displayed.
(ERROR)LOW BATTERY
Contrasterror is displayed.
(ERROR)LOW BRIGHTNESSUV intensity error
is displayed.
(ERROR)LOW BRIGHTNESS
Optical sensor uniterror(ERROR)
OPTOCAL UNIT
Setting information
error is displayed.
(ERROR)SETTING
System error isdisplayed.
(ERROR)SYSTEM

The built-in temperature
sensor detected a temperature
exceeding the specified range.

Use the purity meter within the specified
temperature range.

The sensor part is not at
atmospheric pressure due toclogging at the end of handy
aspirator or other reasons.

Keep the end of handy aspirator atatmospheric pressure.

An abnormal time setting forthe internal clock wasdetected.

Make a setting of date/time.
If the symptom like this recurs frequently,
contact RIKEN KEIKI.

The battery level is too low
to perform measurement.

Turn off the power and replace the dry batteries
with new ones in a non-hazardous area.

The contrast of interferometricsensor has been decreased somuch due to contaminationthat measurement cannot beperformed.

Request RIKEN KEIKI for the replacement or
repair of interferometric sensor.

An abnormality occurred in thesystem.

Request RIKEN KEIKI for the replacement orrepair of interferometric sensor.

An abnormality occurred incommunication signals
from the optical sensor unit.

Turn off and restart the purity meter. If thesymptom like this recurs frequently, theinterferometric sensor needs to be repaired.
Request RIKEN KEIKI for the repair.

The data set in the setup modeis damaged.

Check the setting in the setup mode. If thesetting disagrees with the displayed content,set the data again.

An abnormality occurred in thesystem.

Request RIKEN KEIKI for repair.

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