New helium leak detector from Leybold

Leybold has launched the PHOENIX 4, a new family of helium leak detectors.

With its ergonomic design and improved measuring characteristics, the fourth generation PHOENIX sets new standards – especially in terms of operating comfort, response times, helium sensitivity and reliability, according to Leybold. Moreover, the stationary and mobile models are designed to be easier to handle and maintain than their predecessors. For example, it is now possible to change the filter without removing the housing. The leak detector is available in three classes, the PHOENIX Vario, PHOENIX Quadro and PHOENIX Magno, which are designed for various customer applications with their different pumping speed configurations.

The PHOENIX 4 can be operated via a color touch display or wirelessly with any Internet-capable mobile device. The number of interfaces for data acquisition, communication and system integration has been increased. Additional communication and bus interfaces are now integrated directly at the leak detector alongside with new, optional interface modules. These enhanced communication interfaces are designed to facilitate easy data export and the creation of test reports.

As the smallest in its class, the PHOENIX 4 Vario is a suitable space-saving system in special research applications, according to Leybold. The designers went without an integrated backing pump leaving more flexibility, not least due to its low weight of 30 kilograms. The next variant in line, the PHOENIX 4 Quadro, has an oil-sealed TRIVAC rotary vane vacuum pump as backing pump. In the dry version of the Quadro, a diaphragm pump is used. Leybold said this model, in particular, is intended for use in the food and packaging industry. The model range is rounded off with the most powerful leak detector, the PHOENIX 4 Magno for large test volumes. In the oil-sealed version, the SOGEVAC rotary vane vacuum pump is installed, whereas in the dry version, the oil-free scroll vacuum pump SCROLLVAC is utilized.