The Protec P3000 and P3000XL are sniffer-type leak detectors that use helium as the tracer gas. The Wise Technology sensor works without a vacuum or turbomolecular pump, and the P3000XL offers a high gas flow of up to 3000 sccm so leaks can still be found from a greater distance. They are used for leak testing of systems and components in refrigeration and air conditioning, automotive and new energy applications.
| Measuring Method | Helium sniffer leak detection with the INFICON Wise Technology helium sensor, which needs no vacuum or turbomolecular pump |
| Models | Protec P3000, Protec P3000XL |
| Minimum Detectable Leak Rate | P3000: 1×10⁻⁷ mbar l/s / P3000XL: 1×10⁻⁶ mbar l/s at 3000 sccm, 1×10⁻⁷ mbar l/s at 300 sccm |
| Measurement Range | P3000: 5 decades / P3000XL: 4 decades at 3000 sccm, 5 decades at 300 sccm |
| Gas Flow | P3000: 300 sccm / P3000XL: 300 / 3000 sccm (switchable between high flow and low flow) |
| Sensor Response Time | 450 ms |
| Response Time Including Sniffer Line | Less than 0.7 s |
| Leak Rate Units | mbar l/s, Pa m³/s, ppm |
| Leak Rate Units for Refrigerant Equivalents | g/a, oz/yr, lb/yr |
| Run-up Time | Approx. 5 min |
| Ambient Temperature | 10 to 45 °C |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 610 × 265 × 370 mm |
| Weight | 27 kg |
| Supply Voltage | 230 V, 50 Hz / 100/115 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Sniffer Line (Optional) | With integrated display and push buttons. Lengths 3 m / 5 m / 10 m / 15 m (P3000: SL3000, P3000XL: SL3000XL) |
| Operator Functions | I·Guide mode (guides the checking positions, time sequence and repetition rate), simple calibration with the internal reference leak |
| Alarms | Audible alarm, flashing sniffer tip LEDs, handle vibration, handle display background changing from green to red |
| Certification | cTÜVus CERTIFIED (NRTL APPROVED) |