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Quick start guide: PHD Pro2

Quick start guide: PHD Pro2
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Quick start guide: PHD Pro2

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Safety Warnings:
  • Individuals with pacemakers or electronic implants should avoid using this equipment.
  • Do not operate in combustible atmospheres or ATEX Hazardous Areas.
  • Only trained personnel should operate the equipment.
  • Ensure the instrument is grounded before use.
  • Ozone is produced during use; ensure adequate ventilation.
  • Do not use if the equipment has been immersed in water.
Declarations of Conformity:
  • EC and UKCA declarations confirm compliance with relevant directives and regulations.
Specifications:
  • Output voltage ranges from 500V to 40kV depending on the model.
  • Max output current is less than 1mA.
  • Alarm sensitivity is factory-set to 200μA.
  • Complies with various NACE and ASTM standards.
  • Battery life varies by model, ranging from 8 to 16 hours.
Maintenance:
  • Regular cleaning is recommended; avoid letting fluids enter the unit.
  • Annual calibration is required.
Product Registration:
  • Registering the product provides service reminders and updates.
Useful Advice:
  • Sensitivity settings should be adjusted based on testing conditions.
  • Alarm suppression settings can be adjusted to reduce multiple alerts.
Kit Contents:
  • Includes main detector unit, test probe handle, calibration certificate, and other accessories depending on the kit type.
Risk Assessment:
  • Ensure all users are trained and aware of the risks.
  • Check for explosive atmospheres and ensure proper grounding.
Factory Settings:
  • Default settings include a 10kV output voltage and 200μA sensitivity.
Setup:
  • Instructions for setting up the instrument and adjusting settings are provided.
Main Settings and Procedures:
  • Setting Interface Language: Access the main settings menu, navigate to 'Set Language', select the desired language, and return to the main display.
  • Setting Output Voltage: Access the main settings menu, navigate to 'Adjust Voltage', select the desired voltage, and return to the main display.
  • Setting Sensitivity Threshold: Access the main settings menu, navigate to 'Adjust Sensitivity', select the desired threshold, and return to the main display.
  • Setting Alarm Suppression: Access the main settings menu, navigate to 'Alarm Suppression', select the desired level, and return to the main display.
  • Setting Test Thickness via a Standard: Access the main settings menu, navigate to 'Test Standard', select the desired standard, input the test material thickness, and observe the calculated test voltage.
Testing Procedure: Ensure all settings are correct, then test the instrument by holding the ON button on the test probe handle and briefly placing the electrode in contact with a conductive, grounded item. The alarm system should trigger.
Recommendations: Users should establish appropriate test conditions in conjunction with their clients, considering the material being tested. In the absence of a customer specification, NACE SP0274 is recommended as a general-purpose standard, but users are responsible for ensuring safe and reliable testing conditions.
Contact Information: Buckleys (UVRAL) Ltd., Buckleys House, Unit G, Concept Court, Shearway Business Park, Shearway Road, Folkestone, Kent CT19 4RG, UK. Tel: +44 (0)1303 278888, Email: [email protected], Website: www.buckleysinternational.com
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Quick start guide: PHD Pro2-1

High-voltage DC pinhole/porosity detector kit Quick Start Guide Please read this manual before using the equipment

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Quick start guide: PHD Pro2-3

Safety Warnings IMPORTANT: We strongly advise that individuals with pacemakers, cochlear implants, or trans-dermal electronic implants e.g., glucose monitors do not use our highvoltage test equipment under any circumstances. IMPORTANT: This product must not be used in combustible atmospheres or ATEX Hazardous Areas, such as fuel stations or in proximity to any combustible gas (and/ or oxygen concentrations exceeding normal atmosphere). All high-voltage testing equipment must be operated by suitably trained, responsible, authorised personnel only. IMPORTANT: This product can cause radio interference...

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Quick start guide: PHD Pro2-4

Quick Start Guide EC Declaration of Conformity We, Buckleys (UVRAL) Ltd., as sole manufacturer of the apparatus listed below, declare that the product PHD Pro2 is manufactured in conformity with the following directives: 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU, 2015/863/EU and 2011/65/EU (RoHS). Date: 01/07/2021 Authorised by: J P Hoveman CEO, Buckleys (UVRAL) Ltd. UKCA Declaration of Conformity We, Buckleys (UVRAL) Ltd., as sole manufacturer of the apparatus listed below, declare that the product PHD Pro2 Pro2 is manufactured in conformity with the following UK legislation: Electronic Compatibility Regulations...

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Quick start guide: PHD Pro2-5

Maintenance The PHD Pro2 is designed for minimum maintenance by the user, however the following periodic checks/actions are recommended: The exterior of the unit should be cleaned regularly. Stubborn dirt may be removed with a moistened cloth (99% water +1% mild detergent). Mild solutions may be used to remove greasy dirt. Do not allow cleaning fluid to enter the unit. The use of other cleaning agents may lead to damage to the detector’s surface areas. Our service team will ensure your detector’s performance is within our strict tolerances and carry out a thorough inspection of the entire kit;...

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Quick start guide: PHD Pro2-6

Quick Start Guide Kit Contents Upon delivery of your PHD Pro2, please take the time to ensure that the kit is complete, and all components shown below are present and undamaged: Main detector unit Test probe handle and nosecone Interconnecting lead Electrostatic discharge wristband Calibration certificate 150mm stainless steel drum brush electrode 5m earth cable on reel Trailing earth lead D-cell batteries D-cell rechargeable batteries Battery charger with mains power adaptors and in-car charger* Straight phosphor-bronze brush electrode Pair of knurled locknuts Rolling spring electrode claw Pointed...

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Quick start guide: PHD Pro2-7

Risk Assessment It the user’s responsibility to complete a risk assessment before using Buckleys equipment. The following points offer some guidance but must not be assumed to be complete or sufficient. Personal safety • Have all users been trained in the correct and safe use of the instruments? • Are they aware that the instrument produces high voltages, and can give electric shocks if used incorrectly? • Is the instrument in good condition, undamaged? Is the instrument dry? Are the accessories similarly in good condition, dry and undamaged? • Is it possible to ensure that persons with pacemakers,...

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Quick start guide: PHD Pro2-9

Setup (continued) Instrument settings Switch the instrument on by pressing a. The screen displays the following information (see fig.8): a Battery level indicator b Menu symbol c Voltage currently applied to electrode d Current draw at electrode e Output lock ON/OFF f Sensitivity threshold g Set test voltage h Sensitivity threshold graph i Handle temperature Setting interface language Press b to access the main settings menu and press d or e to scroll to Set Language and press b. Press d or e to scroll to the desired language and press b. Press c to return to the main display screen. Setting...

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Quick start guide: PHD Pro2-10

Quick Start Guide Basic Testing Press and hold the ON button

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Quick start guide: PHD Pro2-11

Basic Testing (continued)

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Contact Details Manufacturer Address Buckleys House Unit G, Concept Court, Shearway Business Park, Shearway Road Folkestone, Kent CT19 4RG, UK Tel: +44 (0)1303 278888 Email: [email protected] www.buckleysinternational.com

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