SF6 GasCheck 6000

General Details

The ideal low cost SF6 leak detector

The SF6 GasCheck 6000 leak detector is a great device for mobile SF6 leak detection. In practical use, it has a detection threshold of 1×10-6 mbar l/s, which makes it perfectly suitable for simple leak detection applications on SF6 switchgear.

The easy to use, processor controlled instrument features both an audible alarm and an LED bar graph display, letting you know if a small, medium or big leak has been detected.

The leak detector automatically compensates all ambient influences like temperature changes or movement of air in the room. Intelligent control sets up the instrument appropriately for the ambient situation.

The ‘Auto Shift’ function

The exclusive ‘Auto Shift’ function compensates for any SF6 concentration that may be present at the measuring site, e.g. caused by previously escaped leakage gas.

SF6 GasCheck 6000 automatically detects the highest present gas concentrations, and selects the corresponding measuring range. It then uses the present gas concentration as its zero line, and begins to look for even higher gas concentrations, which by all means occur when a leak is approached. This will again be indicated audibly and visually. It is thus possible to determine leaks even in an already seriously contaminated area.

The assessment of large leaks is often useful to get an idea of a component’s leak tightness, before much more sensitive instruments like SF6 LeakCheck P1:p must be used.

Features

Low cost, effective detection of SF6 leaks. The SF6 GasCheck 6000 is a low cost, portable detector for the fast detection of SF6 leaks.

• Fast, accurate leak detection
• Easy to use
• Portable
• Low cost operation
• Automatic range shifting
• Simple solution for SF6 switchgear leaks
• Audible alarm and LED bar graph display
• Detects small to large leaks
• Automatic compensation to ambient conditions
• Detects leaks in serious contaminated areas
• Intelligent control system

Specifications

Detector
High voltage ionisation

Sensitivity
1×10-6 mbar l/s for SF6

Response Time
Approximately 1 second

Audio
Sound pitch proportionally follows leak rate

Display
8 position LED bar

Sniffing Probe
385 mm flexible pipe

Operating Temperature
-20 to +600C (-4 to 122 0F)

EMC Rating
CE declaration of conformity

Weight & Dimensions 
1.16 kg (2.5 lb) including accessories 230 x 75 x 300 mm (9 x 2.9 x 11.8”) including transport case

Applications

• SF6 Switchgear
• Service & maintenance in SF6 switchgear production
• Mobile leak detection on test equipment (pressure, mass flow..)