Refrigerant Sniffer - Overview
The SMARTSTATION RS and RSPlus feature VTI's AERO VAC Odyssey mass spectrometer as the measurement heart of the system with high sensitivity, speed and rugged construction. Both units provide front panel display of signal levels during the measurement cycle. This is augmented by an audible signal to allow leak seeking without visual reference.
The Digital electronics in the SMARTSTATION RS and RSPlus allow the instrument to be tuned to the different peaks necessary for monitoring different refrigerants. The system can also be switched from 'direct' sampling to 'counter-flow' sampling allowing Helium to be monitored as a test gas. The electronics also provide precise control over test sequence parameters, operator prompts as necessary, and include diagnostic functionality to allow rapid fault remedy and maximize system up-time critical to the production environment.
The unit can also be integrated into the test procedure with 'Test Inter-locking' and connected to the Plant Information Management System for product tracking and test result logging purposes. A field replaceable sniffer probe with filter assembly and the utilization of a dry sample pump make system maintenance simple and efficient.
The SMARTSTATION RSPlus additionally offers Pressure Decay, Evacuate, Charge, and Exhaust line valves and an additional front panel LCD display. This allows automatic preparation of the test piece with a pressure decay test, evacuation and charge with Refrigerant prior to sniffer leak testing. This minimizes test inconsistencies and ensures uniform test and product quality and identifies units with gross leaks saving valuable time (and Refrigerant) on the production line. Optionally, a recovery valve can be added to permit recovery of the Refrigerant charge after each test with a separate recovery system.
Applications
These advantages ideally equip the SMARTSTATION for a multitude of uses including:- Air Conditioning Manufacturing
- Refrigeration Manufacturing
- Automotive Manufacturing
- Aeronautics/Aerospace
- Research and Development
- General Leak Checking
