Product overviewThe F28 LP pressure decay / vacuum decay instrument from ATEQ is part of the F28 range and is designed for industrial leak testing and quality control. Its compact housing allows mounting close to the test part to improve measurement conditions. A user-friendly interface enables straightforward programming and supervision.
Applications- Packaging
- Blister packs
- Watches
- Mobile phones
- Pneumatic fittings
- Hydraulic fittings
Features- Pressure decay leak measurement: vacuum to 20 bar
- Smart pressure regulation without external regulator – auto fill (optional)
- Electronic regulation (optional)
- Units: Pa, Pa/s, sccm
- Compact dimensions: H 141.5 x L 225 x D 97 mm
- Mechanical or electronic regulator from vacuum to 10 bar
- Integrated fill and dump valves
- Ethernet network up to 50 modules (Modbus IP)
- DIN-rail mounting
- RoHS compliant
Measurement characteristicsStandard pressure decay method based on measurement of a small pressure variation or drop using a piezo sensor. Suitable when the application does not require very high accuracy or very fast cycle time.
PresentationElectrical supply- Voltage: 24 V DC / 1.6 A
- Main adapter included: 110–230 V AC
Air supply- Clean, dry air required
- Air quality: ISO 8573-1
- Test pressure input: external regulator required
Temperature- Operating: +5°C to +45°C
- Storage: 0°C to +60°C
TechnologyThe standard pressure decay method compares the pressure in the part with atmospheric pressure and measures small pressure variations using a piezo sensor.
Leak test and Desensitized ModeTest pressure is applied to the part inlet and measured by the pressure sensor. Components referenced in illustrations: 1 Device, 2 Pressure sensor, 3 Part under test.
Technical specifications- Model: F28 LP
- Measurement principle: pressure decay / vacuum decay
- Measurement range: vacuum up to 20 bar
- Units: Pa, Pa/s, sccm
- Regulators: mechanical or electronic (vacuum to 10 bar)
- Integrated valves: fill and dump
- Connectivity: Ethernet (Modbus IP) up to 50 modules
- Mounting: DIN rail
- Dimensions (mm): H 141.5 x L 225 x D 97
- Weight: approx. 3.5 kg
- Electrical: 24 V DC / 1.6 A (main adapter 110–230 V AC included)
- Air: clean, dry air per ISO 8573-1; external regulator for test pressure input
- Operating temperature: +5°C to +45°C; Storage: 0°C to +60°C
- Compliance: RoHS