Fully automated for in-line production using simple tooling. Dependant on the application the Gas-FET detectors can be automated using one of the following techniques:

1/ Local chamber clamp test . Useful when testing a joint of 2 tubes etc. A simple clamp with a seal is positioned over the joint, then pressurized with the tracer gas. After a few seconds of accumulation the small dead volume is automatically sampled by the detector and Pass/ Reject result information relayed to the operator.

2/ Accumulation chamber test. In this test the test object is placed in a simple low cost test chamber. The test object is pressurized with the trace gas – refer to ILS 500 product information. After a few seconds of accumulation – dependant on the leak rate- a sample is automatically drawn to the detector, analyzed and the result Pass/Reject is fed to the operator or to the master PLC.

3/ Robotic probe. A useful principle if the leak detection requirements are large, the test object is of a regular shape and the part is consistent in size and geometry.

4/ Special probes, chambers,etc are available from Alcatel for continuous production line speed testing of tubing etc - please request additional information

5/All detection systems have RS232 result reporting interface and a PLC logic control interface.