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Labtec PRO

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1 foreword 2

2 safety instructions 2
3 device description 3

4 technical data 4
5 component description 5

6 operating elements 6

7 commissioning 7
8 care and maintenance 7
Attachments: Perform tests manually

A1 Testing of full face breathing masks 9

A2 Testing of demand valves 10
A3 Testing of SCBA 12
A4 Testing of CPS 15

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 1. foreword Labtec devices are partly operated with bre-
athing air in the high pressure range of up to
This operating manual describes the operati- 400bar. Operating a device under high pres-
on of the Labtec PRO series of test instru- sure requires the greatest care. Before
ments. connecting and disconnecting a test item /
breathing apparatus, the test bench must al-
Labtec test devices are professional tools ways be completely depressurized and air
that require comprehensive respiratory pro- supply lines, especially the main valve,
tection expertise, e.g. by completing training closed.
as a respirator maintenance technician, to
ensure proper operation and correct measu- The device connection must always be che-
rement. cked. Devices must always be connected
completely correctly. When connecting to the
A prerequisite for proper operation of the de- high pressure device connection, the device
vice is that the device is operated and used thread must be completely screwed to the
exclusively in accordance with these opera- internal thread of the device connection.
ting instructions. Labtec is not liable for per-
sonal injury or damage to property or conse- Before switching off the test device electri-
quential damage of any kind if the device is cally, the test bench must first be completely
used in a manner other than that described depressurized and vented and then all
in this manual. The same applies to the ac- connected devices and any full face masks
ceptance of any warranty and guarantee must be removed.
claims.
Never test dirty demand valves or masks on
Otherwise, the terms of sale and delivery as the test head. There is a risk of dust particles
well as the warranty and guarantee conditi- getting into the measuring system, which
ons of Labtec GmbH apply, which are not can impair the function.
extended in any way by these instructions.
When the test stand is started up, the mouth
2. safety instructions opening and the instrument connections
must remain open, otherwise self-calibration
Each Labtec test device requires device- will be incorrect and the measurement data
specific instruction by an authorized Labtec will be incorrect.
employee or training partner.
The test device must be set up horizontally
The device may only be operated by instruc- and rest well on all support buffers.
ted and authorized personnel.
Care must be taken to ensure that the mea-
The device may only be serviced and re- suring nozzle in the mouth opening in the
paired by trained and certified Labtec service test head is not clogged. In case of false
technicians. Only original spare parts and measuring values in low pressure, the ope-
accessories must be used. ning can be cleaned with a 0.2 - 0.35 mm
needle.
The device may only be opened by a Labtec
service technician or, if expressly requested,
under instruction by a Labtec employee. In case of queries or uncertainties
contact the Labtec customer service!
To ensure proper functioning of the device
and thus a correct measurement result, the
device must be serviced at least once a year
by a trained and certified Labtec service
technician and tested and calibrated by him
or her using a Labtec calibration device.

The list of current, certified employees, trai-

ning partners and service technicians is up-
dated daily and is available from Labtec or
on the Labtec homepage.

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 3. device description Connection requirements

Labtec PRO are electronic test devices to A 230-240 V / 50-60 Hz power supply is re-
be operated via a PC for the testing of brea- quired to operate the test stand.
thing masks according to DIN EN 136, self-
contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) ac- The high pressure supply required for opera-
cording to DIN EN 137 and chemical protec- tion is provided by a 300 or 200 bar brea-
tive suits (CPS) according to DIN EN 943-1. thing air cylinder or by a central air supply
with 300 bar.
The tests are performed in the low (-50 to 50
mbar), medium (0 to 20 bar) and high pres- As medium pressure connection Euro-
sure measuring range (0 to 300 bar). coupling and nipple are available as stan-
dard. If units with other coupling connections
For testing other breathing apparatus or che- are tested, appropriate intermediate adap-
mical protective suits, contact Labtec. Only ters must be used. Please contact the manu-
breathing air according to DIN EN 12021 facturer of the units for this.
may be used.

Model differences Scope of delivery and accessories

Labtec PRO are fully automatic, "high-end" The scope of delivery of the device includes
test devices without any restrictions in test a high-power-connection cable incl. screw
operation in the low, medium and high pres- fitting, microphone cable (only PRO), power
sure range. supply cable and a USB cable.

Labtec Pro light are automatic test devices Adapters for the connection of CPS, regula-
incl. artificial variable lung for static and dy- tors and sealing caps for respirators must be
namic testing of respirators during breathing. ordered separately depending on the
In contrast to Labtec PRO they do not have connection used (e.g. ESA, PE45, RD40,
the possibility of automatic sealing of de- manufacturer-specific connections).
mand valves, no microphone for automatic
warning signal detection, no pneumatic re- Labtec offers a wide range of accessories for
dundancy and no possibility of SCBA safety test devices.
valve testing by medium pressure increase.
The range includes test adapters for adap-
Compared to Labtec PRO light, Labtec PRO ting all respiratory protection devices on the
static testers do not have an artificial variab- market, quick release devices for quick de-
le lung and are therefore only suitable for vice adaptation as well as holders for holding
static testing of breathing apparatus. helmet-mask combinations.

The devices have several expansion options Further information and brochures
(modules) which are identified by a letter can be found at www.labtec.de
code:

Module R (regulator): External high-

pressure regulator 0 to 330 bar mounted on
the front for variable adjustment of the high
pressure.

Module COM (All-in-One Computer):

Freely positionable touchscreen PC, connec-
ted to test device via swivel arm mounting,
incl. pre-installed LabNet Profi test software.

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 4. technical data

component description unit value

measuring range bar 0...400
high-pressure sensor
precision % ± 0,5
measuring range bar 0…+25
medium pressure sensor
precision % ± 0,5

measuring range mbar -50...0...+50

low pressure sensor
precision % ± 0,05

complete device Max. permissible operating pressure bar 400

power supply V / Hz 230-240 / 50-60

total power electricity W max. 450

IP rating IP 54

permissible temperature range °C -10...+55

measuring volume ml 480

dimensions W X L x H mm 670 x 510 x 540

45 (PRO)
total weight kg 41 (PRO light)
39 (PRO static)

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 5. component description

A
I
C
B

K
D J

Test stand housing

(A) G, H E
Thanks to its ergono- F
mic design, the test
stand can be operated
fatigue-free even during continuous operation. CPS test connection and system vent (F)
Operation in computer mode is via PC key- Quick coupling for filling CPS. For all other
board and mouse or manually via the optio- test procedures, the coupling must be
nally available front panel connected to the supplied plug-in silencer for
system venting.
Front panel (B)
The front panel contains the control buttons Medium pressure device connections
and an OLED display showing measuring va- (G, H)
lues and system information.. Quick coupling for connecting the medium
pressure line of the demand valve to be
Multifunction test head (C) tested.
The test head is a fixed head that can be in- Plug nipple for connecting the medium pres-
flated by an electric pump so that full face sure line of SCBA to be tested.
masks of any brand can be sealed without
problems. A measuring point is installed in the
test head which measures the internal pres- Power connection (I)
sure in the mask or demand valve. On the left side of the housing there is a C13
power plug coupling for the connection of a
The Labtec ECO dynamic model has a se- cold appliance cable with C14 plug.
cond measuring point in the forehead area of
the head. This can be queried via the soft- USB-Interface (J)
ware. The USB port for data transfer to a PC is lo-
cated on the left side of the housing.
Air supply / device connection (D)
The air supply can be provided optionally: Gauges - pneumatic redundancy (K)
1. Through an existing, fixed 300 bar pipe There is a pneumatic redundancy in the Lab-
supply via a 6 mm high-pressure pipe tec PRO model only. The analog pressure
fitting. gauges are used for the optical validity check
2. Through an available 300 bar high pres- of the measurement results. The sensors are
sure hose for connection to a breathing connected in parallel to the installed digital
air cylinder or pipe supply. sensors.

Device connection (E) Artifical Lung

High-pressure device socket for connecting Labtec PRO and PRO light devices contain
the pressure regulator of the SCBA to be an artificial lung, which is continuously ad-
tested. justable in stroke and breathing frequency.
The desired respiration can be infinitely ad-
Vacuum pump justed in the software in the stroke from 5 to
With the built-in vacuum pump, the required 40 strokes/min and in the volume from 0.5 to
air currents are generated and the probe is 3.5 litres.
inflated or deflated. The desired air flow rate
can be set in the software from 1 to 10 l/m.

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 6. operating elements

LCD multi function display

Digital display of status of operation
Display for low pressure (LP)
Display for medium pressure (MP)
Display for high pressure (HP)
Push button for test head inflation
Pressing causes the test head to be inflated out of the test head

Push button for test head deflation

Pressing causes the air to be aspirated out of the test head

Push button to generate positive pressure

Forcing pump +5 l/min is set in motion by pressing this button

Push button to generate negative pressure

Forcing pump –5 l/min is set in motion by pressing this button

Push button for low pressure relief

Pressing causes the air to be aspirated out of the test equipment

Switch button for 10 l/m exhalation

Forcing pump +10 l/min is set in motion by pressing this button. LED shows function. Pressing
button again switches it off.

Switch button for 10 l/m inhalation

Forcing pump -10 l/min is set in motion by pressing this button. LED shows function. Pressing
button again switches it off.

Switch button for CPS inflation

Pressing causes the CPS to be inflated.

Switch button for CPS deflation

Pressing causes the CPS to be deflated.

Push button for medium pressure relief

Pressing causes the air to be aspirated out of the test equipment

Switch button for the main valve

When pressed, the high pressure main valve is opened which raises the high pressure. Pressing
button again switches it off.

Push button for high pressure relief

Pressing causes the air to be aspirated out of the test equipment

Push button for Medium pressure increase (Only Labtec PRO)

When pressing the medium pressure is increased until the safety valve on the device opens.

Switch button for Artifical Lung (main valve has to be open, Only Labtec PRO + PRO light)
When pressed, the artificial lung is switched on and ventilated through the mouth opening of the
test head. Pressing button again switches it off.

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 7. commissioning If the SCBA to be tested does not have a Euro
coupling, a suitable adapter must be used.
When setting up the unit, make sure that it is Please contact the compressed air breathing
horizontal and rests well on all support buffers. apparatus manufacturer.

Establish high-pressure connection The demand valve is inserted into the mouth
opening of the test head using a suitable
Connect the high-pressure line to the air supp- adapter.
ly connection of the test device.

Establish power supply 8. care and maintenance

Connect the power supply to a 230 V / 50-60 The test instrument should be protected from
Hz power source using the supplied power external harmful influences such as water, mo-
cable. Switch on the unit at the switch. isture in the form of steam and dust.

Establish connection to the PC The test head should be cleaned and maintai-
ned regularly. This can significantly increase
Install the LabNet Profi test software accord- the service life of the search unit.
ing to the installation instructions. Establish the
connection between PC and test bench via The test head should always be covered with
USB cable. the enclosed protective hood after the instru-
ment has been used.
> See separate installation and operating
instructions LabNet Profi > See separate test head care instructions

Device connection (breathing mask) The test device must be serviced at least an-
nually by a certified Labtec service technician.
The test head must be completely vented. The
breathing connection of the mask is closed The test device is recalibrated and deviations
with a suitable sealing cap. Alternatively, in the previous test cycle can be excluded.
connect the mask to a suitable demand valve The maintenance is carried out with a special
and then make a device connection (SCBA). calibration device.

The mask is put on the test head. The inner The maintenance is confirmed by a calibration
mask should rest correctly on the nose of the certificate issued directly by Labtec. The main-
probe. tenance may only be carried out by authorized
and trained service technicians.
Then tighten the fasteners of the head mask
starting from the bottom. The test head can In order to ensure a cost-effective and timely
now be inflated until a tight fit of the mask is maintenance, it is possible to conclude a main-
ensured. If necessary, readjust the mask. tenance contract with Labtec.

Device connection (SCBA)

The regulator of the compressed air breathing

apparatus is screwed directly to the high pres-
sure device connection. When connecting,
make sure that the compressed air breathing
apparatus is screwed completely into the inter-
nal thread of the device connection.

For tests in the medium pressure range, dis-

connect the medium pressure line of the
SCBA at the Euro coupling and connect it to
the plug nipple of the medium pressure device
connection and the line of the demand valve to
the EURO quick coupling of the medium pres-
sure device connection.

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 Labtec
Gesellschaft für Labortechnik mbH

Konformitätserklärung
Certificate of Conformity
Attestation de Conformité

Bezeichnung der Maschine: Prüfgerät

Type of machine: Test Equipment
Description de la machine: Instrument de vérification

Modell / Model / Modèle: Labtec PRO

Typ / Type / Type:
Geräte Nr. / instrument no. / Instrument numéro: PRO / PRO light / PRO static
Hiermit wird bestätigt, dass das Gerät den Anforderungen der Maschinenrichtlinie
2016/42/EG, sowie der EMV - Richtlinie 2014/30/EU einschließlich allen bis heute
veröffentlichen Änderungen bzw. Nachträgen entspricht. Das Gerät entspricht
folgenden Normen bzw. Richtlinien:

We do hereby certify that the above mentioned product meets the requirements set
forth in EEC-Guideline 2016/42/EG and EMC 2014/30/EU including all changes and
addendums to date thereto. The above mentioned product meets the following
standards and guidelines:

Nous Vous Confirmons que l’appareil cité ci-dessus correspond aux exigences des
directives 2016/42/EG ainsi qu’ à la directive CEM 2014/30/EU ci-inclus toues les
modifications ainsi que tous les suppléments publiés jusqu’à ce jour. L’appareil
mentionné correspond aux nomes cités ci-après :

DIN EN 60950-1, Ausgabe / dates / en date du 2014-08

DIN EN 135 Ausgabe / dates / en date du 1999
DIN EN 136 Ausgabe / dates / en date du 1998
DIN EN 137 Ausgabe / dates / en date du 2006
DIN EN 837 Ausgabe / dates / en date du 1997

Diese Konformitätsbescheinigung wurde automatisch

Datum / date erstellt und ist ohne Unterschrift gültig.
This calibration certificate was produced automatically
01.01.2022 and is valid without signature.

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 A 1 Testing of full face breathing masks

1. Complete device (full face mask)

1.1 Leak test with open exhalation valve at - # mbar
1.2 Tightness test with closed exhalation valve at + # mbar
1.3 Opening pressure of the exhalation valve

operating
Step Activity Comment
elements
Close breathing connection to mask with sealing If necessary, moisten the exhalation
1.1.1
plug. valve of the mask.
Place the mask on the test head and tighten the
The inflation time varies from mask
1.1.2 mask strap. Fill test head with head inflation
type to mask type.
button

Set test vacuum with negative pressure button Adjust the test pressure with the low
1.1.3
to setpoint value - # mbar. Switch on stop watch. pressure relief button if necessary.

Read the pressure difference after # min. on the

1.1.4
display (LP) and compare with setpoint.
Deflate the test head with button for test head
1.1.5
deflation. Remove mask from test head.

Seal the exhalation valve of the mask with the Test only possible with tightly fitted
1.2.1 adapter. Close breathing connection to mask exhalation valve. Use the manufac-
with sealing plug. turer's specific adapters.
Place the mask on the test head and tighten the
The inflation time varies from mask
1.2.2 mask strap. Fill test head with head inflation
type to mask type.
button

Set test vacuum with negative pressure button Adjust the test pressure with the low
1.2.3
to setpoint value - # mbar. Switch on stop watch. pressure relief button if necessary.

Read the pressure difference after # min. on the

1.2.4
display (LP) and compare with setpoint.
Deflate the test head with button for test head
1.2.5
deflation. Remove mask from test head.

Close breathing connection to mask with sealing

1.3.1
plug.
Place the mask on the test head and tighten the
The inflation time varies from mask
1.3.2 mask strap. Fill test head with head inflation
type to mask type.
button
Switch on vacuum pump with switch 10l/min
1.3.3
Exhalation to produce constant flow.
Read the opening pressure on the display (LP)
1.3.4
and compare it with the setpoint.
Switch off the pump by pressing the 10/lmin
1.3.5
Exhalation switch again.
Deflate the test head with button for test head
1.3.6
deflation. Remove mask from test head.

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 A2 Testing of demand valves
2. Complete device (Demand Valve)
2.1 Tightness: Pressure increase after # min at - # mbar negative pressure / + # mbar positive pressure
2.2 Tightness: Pressure change when medium pressure is applied after # min at # mbar

operating
Step Activity Comment
elements
Insert the test adapter into the mouth opening of
Select suitable adapter according to
2.1.1 the test head and connect it to the demand val-
function and connection type
ve.
Seal the medium pressure hose of the demand
2.1.2 valve with a sealing cap or connect it to the me-
dium pressure connection on the device.
Set test negative pressure with button to gener-
Adjust the test pressure with the low
2.1.3 ate negative pressure to setpoint + # mbar.
pressure relief button if necessary.
Switch on stop watch.
Set test overpressure with button to generate
Adjust the test pressure with the low
opt. positive pressure to setpoint + # mbar. Switch on
pressure relief button if necessary.
stop watch.
After a preset time # min, read the pressure
2.1.4 change on the display (LP) and compare with
the setpoint.

2.1.5 Completely vent the test device.

All further tests require high pressure! Check correct device connection!
The Labtec test bench + connected test device parts must be completely vented before
connecting or removing test devices.

Connect demand valve in combination with a

Check correct device connection!
SCBA base unit to the test device.
Open high pressure main valve with main valve
2.2.1 High pressure flows into the unit.
switch.
Close high pressure main valve with main valve Test instrument/test specimen are
2.2.2
switch. under pressure.
Set test negative pressure with button to gener-
Adjust the test pressure with the low
2.2.3 ate negative pressure to setpoint + # mbar.
pressure relief button if necessary.
Switch on stop watch.
Set test overpressure with button to generate
Adjust the test pressure with the low
opt. positive pressure to setpoint + # mbar. Switch on
pressure relief button if necessary.
stop watch.
After a preset time # min, read the pressure
2.2.4 change on the display (LP) and compare with
the setpoint.

2.2.5 Completely vent the test device.

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 A2 Testing of demand valves
2. Complete device (Demand Valve)
2.3 Opening pressure / cut-in pressure at # l/min suction
2.4 Static overpressure
2.5 Inhalation resistance at 40 x 2.5 l/min breathing (Only PRO + PRO light)

operating
Step Activity Comment
elements
Connect demand valve in combination with a
2.3.1 Check correct device connection!
SCBA base unit to the test device.
Open high pressure main valve with main valve High pressure flows into the unit and
2.3.2
switch. is present in the unit.
until the regulator opens and the
Switch on vacuum pump with switch 10l/min
2.3.3 maximum negative pressure point is
Inhalation to produce constant flow.
reached
Read the opening / closing pressure of the de-
2.3.4
mand valve on the display (LP).
Switch off the pump by pressing the 10/lmin In-
2.3.5
halation switch again.
Close high pressure main valve with main valve
2.3.6
switch.

2.2.7 Completely vent the test device.

Connect demand valve in combination with a

2.4.1 Check correct device connection!
SCBA base unit to the test device.
Open high pressure main valve with main valve High pressure flows into the unit and
2.4.2
switch. is present in the unit.
Read the static overpressure of the opened de-
Test only for positive pressure lung
2.4.3 mand valve on the display (LP) and compare it
valves
with the setpoint.
Close high pressure main valve with main valve
2.4.4
switch.

2.4.5 Completely vent the test device.

Connect demand valve in combination with a

2.5.1 Check correct device connection!
SCBA base unit to the test device.
Open high pressure main valve with main valve High pressure flows into the unit and
2.5.2
switch. is present in the unit.

2.5.3 Start breathing with switch for artificial lung

Read the minimum low pressure

2.5.4 Read the low pressure on the display (LP).
during the inhalation

2.5.5 Stop breathing with switch for artificial lung

Close high pressure main valve with main valve

2.5.6
switch.

2.5.7 Completely vent the test device.

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 A3 Testing of SCBA
3 Pressure indicator (pressure gauge comparison measurement)
3.1 Pressure comparison at # bar (e.g. 300, 200 ...bar)

4 Acoustic warning device

4.1 Response pressure

operating
Step Activity Comment
elements
Connect demand valve in combination with a
3.1.1 Check correct device connection!
SCBA base unit to the test device.
Open high pressure main valve with main valve
3.1.2 High pressure flows into the unit.
switch.
Close high pressure main valve with main valve Test instrument/test specimen are
3.1.3
switch. under pressure.
Vent high pressure with button for high pressure
relief (fast) or medium pressure relief (slower) to
3.1.4 Read off the SCBA manometer
test pressure until PA pressure gauge shows the
set point.
Read the high pressure on the display (HP) and
3.1.5
compare it with instrument pressure.

Repeat test steps 3.1.4 and 3.1.5 with other

opt.
test values required by manufacturer

3.1.6 Completely vent the test device.

Connect demand valve in combination with a

4.1.1 Check correct device connection!
SCBA base unit to the test device.
Open high pressure main valve with main valve
4.1.2 High pressure flows into the unit.
switch.
Close high pressure main valve with main valve Test instrument/test specimen are
4.1.3
switch. under pressure.
Vent high pressure with button for high pressure
relief (fast) or medium pressure relief (slower)
4.1.4
until an acoustic signal (warning whistle) beco-
mes audible.
Read the response pressure on the display (HP)
4.1.5
and compare with setpoint.

4.1.6 Completely vent the test device.

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 A3 Testing of SCBA
5 Pressure Regulator (base unit)
5.1 Static Medium pressure at # bar inlet pressure
5.2 Medium pressure increase after # min

operating
Step Activity Comment
elements
Connect demand valve in combination with a
5.1.1 Check correct device connection!
SCBA base unit to the test device.
Open high pressure main valve with main valve
5.1.2 High pressure flows into the unit.
switch.
Close high pressure main valve with main valve Test instrument/test specimen are
5.1.3
switch. under pressure.
Vent high pressure with button for high pressure
5.1.4 relief (fast) or medium pressure relief (slower) to
to setpoint + # bar inlet pressure
Read the medium pressure on the display (MP)
5.1.5
and compare with setpoint.

5.1.6 Completely vent the test device

Connect demand valve in combination with a

5.3.1 Check correct device connection!
SCBA base unit to the test device.
Open high pressure main valve with main valve
5.2.1 High pressure flows into the unit.
switch.
Close high pressure main valve with main valve Test instrument/test specimen are
5.2.2
switch. under pressure.
Vent high pressure with button for high pressure
5.2.3 relief (fast) or medium pressure relief (slower) to
to setpoint + # bar inlet pressure
Read the medium pressure on the display (MP),
5.2.4
start the stopwatch.
After a preset time of # min, read the medium
Compare difference value with per-
5.2.5 pressure again and compare it with the previous-
missible deviation.
ly measured value.

5.2.6 Completely vent the test device.

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 A3 Testing of SCBA
5 Pressure Regulator (base unit)
5.3 Dynamic Medium pressure at 40 x 2.5 l/min breathing (Only PRO + PRO light)
5.4 Opening pressure of the pressure regulator safety valve (Only PRO)

6 Complete Device
6.1 High pressure tightness test

operating
Step Activity Comment
elements
Connect demand valve in combination with a
5.3.1 Check correct device connection!
SCBA base unit to the test device.
Open high pressure main valve with main valve High pressure flows into the unit and
5.3.2
switch. is present in the unit.

5.3.3 Start breathing with switch for artificial lung

Read the minimum medium pressure

5.3.4 Read the medium pressure on the display (MP).
during the inhalation process

5.3.5 Stop breathing with switch for artificial lung

Close high pressure main valve with main valve

5.3.6
switch.

5.3.7 Completely vent the test device.

Connect demand valve in combination with a

5.4.1 Check correct device connection!
SCBA base unit to the test device.
Open high pressure main valve with main valve
5.4.2 High pressure flows into the unit.
switch.
Close high pressure main valve with main valve Test instrument/test specimen are
5.4.3
switch. under pressure.
Only carry out testing if prescribed by
Increase medium pressure with specific button
5.4.4 the manufacturer, otherwise the de-
until thepressure regulator safety valve opens.
vice may be damaged.

5.4.5 Read the medium pressure on the display (MP).

5.4.6 Completely vent the test device.

Connect demand valve in combination with a

6.1.1 Check correct device connection!
SCBA base unit to the test device.
Open high pressure main valve with main valve
6.1.1 High pressure flows into the unit.
switch.
Close high pressure main valve with main valve Test instrument/test specimen are
6.1.2
switch. under pressure.
Read high pressure on the display (HP), start
6.1.3
stop watch.
After a preset time of # min, read the high pres-
Compare difference value with per-
6.1.4 sure again and compare it with the previously
missible deviation.
measured value.

6.1.5 Completely vent the test device.

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 A 4 Testing of gas-tight chemical protective suits (CPS)
7 Tightness
7.1 Tightness of the suit

8 Valves
8.1 Tightness of the suit valves after # min. at - # mbar
(repeat the test depending on the number of valves)

operating
Step Activity Comment
elements
Close the high-pressure device connection with Device connection must be closed
7.1.1
a plug. during tightness test.
Connect one tightening valve with test adapter, CPS test adapter CGA 200 and brand
7.1.2
seal all other tightening valves with plugs. -specific adapters
Couple the filling hose of the test adapter with
7.1.3 CPS test adapter CGA 200
plug nipple of CPS test connector.
Insert the measuring hose of the test adapter
7.1.4 CPS test adapter CGA 200
into the mouth of the test head.
Open high pressure main valve with main valve High pressure flows into the unit and
7.1.5
switch. is present in the unit.

7.1.6 Fill CPS by pressing the CPS inflation switch CPS is filled to +# mbar

Durch erneutes Drücken des Schalters CSA when the required tightening internal
7.1.7
füllen das Befüllen des Anzugs stoppen. pressure is reached.

Press the CPS inflation switch again to stop fil-

7.1.8 Setting the required settling time.
ling the suit.

When time has elapsed, set the required test

7.1.9 pressure with the CPS inflation or CPS deflation
switches and start the stopwatch.
After a preset time of # min, read the low pres-
Compare difference value with per-
7.1.10 sure on the display (LP) and compare with the
missible deviation.
previously set test pressure.
Close high pressure main valve with main valve
7.1.11
switch.

7.1.12 Completely vent the test device. Open the suit

Insert the measuring hose of the test adapter

8.1.1 CPS test adapter CGA 200
into the mouth of the test head.

manufacturer-dependent adapter,
Connect tightening valve with valve test adapter
8.1.2 depending on the number of
from inside
existing valves.

Set test vacuum with negative pressure button to Adjust the test pressure with the low
8.1.3
setpoint value - # mbar. Switch on stop watch. pressure relief button if necessary.

After a preset time of # min. pressure change

8.1.4 read off the display (LP) and compare with set-
point.

8.1.5 Completely vent the test device.

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