LeakPointer E2 Offline Leak Detector
The floor standing LeakPointer E2 leak detection system is designed for the offline seal integrity testing of modified atmosphere package packed in E2 crates or cartons. Must contain at least 10% CO2 in the packs to enable micro-leaks to be detected by the sensitive carbon dioxide sensor. so product must be MAP packed.
The LeakPointer and the LeakPointer E2 are off-line micro leak detectors for modifed atmosphere packed products where CO2 is part of the gas composition used.
The LeakPointer performs a fast and non-destructive test of single packages or entire shipping crates. The LeakPointer E2 has been especially designed to test crates of the European standard E2, whereas the LeakPointer is a budget table top model for smaller shipping crates or single packages.
The leak detectors detect micro leaks in flexible and non-flexible packages containing a wide range of products like pasta, bread, cheese, meat, milk cans etc.
Features
- Fast detection of micro leaks
- Easy to operate via touch screen
- Automatic data logging and statistics
- CO2 as trace gas
- Robust industrial design made in stainless steel
- Complete self-diagnostics
- Easy to set up and requires minimum maintenance
- 5 user defined entry fields for product information
- Combined leak and stress test
- Test of flexible and non-flexible packages
- No calibration needed
- RS 232 computer interface for exporting logged data
- Bar code reader (optional)
- Internal printer (optional)
- Test of shipping crates up to E2 size (only LeakPointer E2)
- Table top model for smaller test samples
- Volume reducers (optional)
Easy operation and self-diagnostics
On the front panel the LeakPointer has a graphical LCD touch screen display. The touch screen has back light and uses unmistakable icons to guide the user through the various functions, furthermore, the user interface is available in multiple language versions. The touchscreen and the icon-based user interface make the LeakPointer very easy to set up and to operate.
The LeakPointer has two user levels. The advanced user level can be password protected.
The LeakPointer has a self-diagnostics function, which can be activated on the touch screen, the self-test will also be launched automatically upon start-up, in case of an error a message will appear in the display. Furthermore, no calibration of the sensor is needed.
Principle of operation Technical specifications – LeakPointer E2
The carton is to be placed in the test area, whereafter the measuring chamber is closed. Now the automatic test cycle starts. PBI-Dansensor”s micro leak detection system creates a user-defined vacuum in the test chamber. In case of a leak, some of the CO2 in the package will leak out into the test measuring chamber. Based on the fast responding, solid state CO2 sensor, developed and patented by PBI-Dansensor, the system detects any leaks in the packages using the present CO2 as trace gas.
During the test, sample gas is continuously passing through the sensor. An increase in the CO2 level in the test chamber indicates that there is a leak in the package.
Technical specifications – LeakPointer
Test item, max. dimensions:
- 545 x 650 x 150 mm (DxWxH)
- 410 x 630 x 210 mm – due to bubble lid
- 270 x 500 x 270 mm – due to bubble lid
Cabinet size: 815 x 1030 x 1050 mm (DxWxH)
Weight173 kg
Applications
- Complete shipping crates up to standard E2 size
- Individual/multiple packages per cycle
Vacuum pump40 m3/h3
Voltage400VAC, 50Hz, 1500 VA
The leak is defined as the increase of CO2 in ppm/ second starting from the moment when the testing time starts. To obtain the best result when detecting micro leaks it is recommended to have a minimum of 10% CO2 in the packages (no upper limit).
Set up programs and data logging
The leak detection system features 500 set up programmes, where the test parameters for each package type are defined and the programme is given a name and/or number. With an optional bar code reader installed the programme and test parameters can be selected by a bar code reading of the package.
Common Technical Specifications
- Test item, max. dimensions400 x 500 x 115 mm (DxWxH) or 230 x 330 x 190 mm – due to bubble lid
- Cabinet size730 x 620 x 460 mm (DxWxH)
- Volume35 L – optional volume reducers 407 x 503 x 30 mm (DxWxH) 407 x 118 x 57mm (DxWxH)
- Weight Approx. 75 kg
- Applications Individual packages and small shipping crates
- Vacuum pump10 m3/h3
- Voltage115VAC 60 Hz or 230VAC 50Hz
Each test result is added to the statistics under the programme used for that particular test. By the end of the day or when convenient the stored test results can be transferred to a computer or printer.
The statistical data can also be shown in the display as: Total number of tests, number of items passing the test, number of items failing the test and number of items rejected by the operator.
Common Specifications
- Sensor type: Ceramic solid state sensor for CO2
- Response time: Maximum 50 milliseconds
- Detection level: Min. detection level of CO2 is 10 ppm/sec. above ambient atmosphere level (normally 350-400 ppm)
- Heating time: 30-minutes from cold condition, the remaining time is displayed
- Test pressure: Down to 200 mbar absolute
- Control panel: Graphical backlight display with touch screen. Icon based navigation
- Alarms: When exceeding the pre-defined leak limits set by the user
- Interfaces: RS 232. Remote data logging
- Calibration: Not necessary
For details of consumables for the LeakPointer E2 Offline Leak Detector click here.
Related Products from the PBI-Dansensor range:
LeakPointer and LeakMatic