Operation manual

Leakage Tester

Wöhler DC 430
Leakage Tester
Art. No. 22755 2020-03-03

The Measure of Technology

Contents

Contents

1 General Information .............................. 4

1.1 Operation Manual Information ....................... 4
1.2 Notes ............................................................. 4
1.3 Intended Use ................................................. 4
1.4 Components .................................................. 5
1.5 Transport ....................................................... 5
1.6 Information on disposal ................................. 5
1.7 Manufacturer ................................................. 5
2 Specifications........................................ 6
2.1 Measured values ........................................... 6
2.2 Calculated Values ......................................... 8
2.3 Logger ........................................................... 9
2.4 Technical Data ............................................ 10
3 Component explanation ..................... 11
3.1 Basic unit..................................................... 11
3.2 Probes and components ............................. 13
3.3 Function ...................................................... 18
3.4 Display and key setup ................................. 19
4 Getting started .................................... 21
4.1 Check battery status.................................... 21
4.2 Tightness test .............................................. 23
5 Operation ............................................. 24
5.1 Turning the meter on ................................... 24
5.2 Measuring ................................................... 24
5.3 Using the Pressure computer ...................... 25
6 Measurement modes in the main menu
.............................................................. 27
6.1 Calling up the main menu............................ 27
6.2 Option “Stress test” ..................................... 27
6.3 Option “Tightness test” ................................ 29
6.4 Option “Leakage rate” ................................. 34
6.5 Leakage rate, automatic ............................. 34
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6.5.1 Leakage rate (Decrease of pressure) .......... 39

6.6 Option “Regulator test” ................................ 44
6.7 Option “Determination of the Volume” ......... 45
6.7.1 Automatic determination of the volume........ 45
6.7.2 Determination of the volume (hand-operated
method) ....................................................... 46
6.8 Option “Graph / record”............................... 50
6.9 Option “Air speed”........................................ 51
6.10 Option "U-value" .......................................... 53
6.11 Printing out measurement records ............... 54
6.12 Option "Save record" ................................... 55
6.13 Option "Setup" ............................................. 55
7 Option 'Data management' ................ 58
7.1.1 Save customer records ................................ 59
7.1.2 Recalling saved information ......................... 60
7.1.3 Setting up a new customer .......................... 60
7.2 Data transfer with the PC or notebook ......... 60
8 Troubleshooting ................................. 62
9 Maintenance ........................................ 62
9.1 Maintenance work........................................ 62
10 Warranty and Service ......................... 63
10.1 Warranty ...................................................... 63
10.2 Service ......................................................... 63
11 Accessories......................................... 64
12 Declaration of conformity .................. 65
13 Sales and Service Points ................... 66

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General Information

1 General Information
1.1 Operation Manual In- This operation manual allows you to safely work
formation with the Wöhler DC 430. Please keep this manual
for your information.
The Wöhler DC 430 Leakage Tester should be
employed by professionals for its intended use
only.
Liability is void for any damages caused by not
following this manual.
1.2 Notes
WARNING!
Not following this warning can cause injury or
death.

ATTENTION!
Not following this note can cause permanent
damage to the device.

NOTE!
Useful information

1.3 Intended Use The meter can be used to measure differential

pressure, flow speed, temperature and humidity.
(optional). It is especially designed for the follow-
ing purposes:
Stress test and Leakage test according to the
German Gas Installations Directive (TRGI 2008 -
G 600)
Measurement of the leakage rate according to the
German Gas Installations Directive (TRGI 2008 -
G 600)
Flow pressure, installation pressure, standing
pressure, jet pressure
Flow measurement in air and flue gas ducts (from
ca. 2.0 m/s on)
Data logger/dew point-difference

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 General Information

1.4 Components Device Components

Wöhler DC 430 Leakage Tester

Control report

Measuring hose, 1.7

m, with quick connect-
or

1.5 Transport
ATTENTION!
Improper transport can harm the instrument.
To prevent damage to the instrument, always
transport it in the provided carrying case. The
pressure connectors have to be protected by the
protection cap.
The case is included in the sets and can also be
bought separately.
1.6 Information on disposal

Electronic equipment does not belong into domes-

tic waste, but must be disposed in accordance
with the applicable statutory provisions.
You may hand in any defective batteries taken out
of the unit to our company as well as to recycling
places of public disposal systems or to selling
points of new batteries or storage batteries.

1.7 Manufacturer Wöhler Technik GmbH

Schützenstr. 41
33181 Bad Wünnenberg
Tel.: +49 2953 73-100
Fax: +49 2953 73-250
E-Mail: [email protected]

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Specifications

2 Specifications
2.1 Measured values
Differential pressure Description Data

Range ± 2 bar

Accuracy < 3 % of the reading

If the value is < ± 200
Pa, better than
± 6 Pa

Resolution 1 Pa at
–210 hPa up to
+210 hPa, otherwise
10 Pa

Leakage test according to the Description Data

DVGW directives (German Associ-
ation of Gas and Water Engineers) Range 0,0 l/h to 10,0 l/h, test-
ed up to 8 l/h

Accuracy < ± 0,2 l/h up to 4 l/h,

otherwise 5% of the
reading

Resolution 0.1 l/h

Internal temperature measurement Description Data

Range: -20 °C to 60°C

Accuracy < ± 1 °C

Resolution 0.1°C

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 Specifications

External temperature measure- Description Data

ment
(optional, e.g. with Measuring Pli- Range: 2 canals, -20.0 °C to
ers for Temperature Measurement +800.0 °C
or Special Wall Temperature
Probe) Accuracy < ± 1 °C at 0°C to
67°C, otherwise 1.5 %
of the reading, accord-
ing to the directive EN
50379-2

Resolution 0.1°C

Moisture measurement (optional) Description Data

Range 0 % to 100 % rh (rela-

tive humidity), non
condensing

Accuracy ± 3 % rF

Resolution 0.1 % rh

Absolute pressure (optional) Description Data

Range 300 hPa to 1100 Pa

Accuracy ± 2 hPa

Resolution 0.1 hPa

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Specifications

2.2 Calculated Values Variable Calculation

Pressure units hPa, Pa, mmH2O, PSI, inwc,

bar, mbar, conversion ac-
cording to the general con-
version rules

Temperature °C to °F, conversion accord-

unit ing to the general conversion
rules

Flow speed measured with a Prandtl-S-

tube probe, indicated in m/s,
2 to 150 m/s

Pipeline volume Automatic determination of

the pipeline volume
0.0 to 1000.0 l.

Leakage rate Automatic (class V)

0.0 l/h to 10.0 l/h (tested
according to the directive VP
952 of the German Associa-
tion of Gas and Water Engi-
neers (DVGW).
In l/h (according to the work-
ing sheet G624 of the DVGW
–TRGI) There is a data base
integrated in the meter,
where the data necessary for
the measurements of differ-
ent gas types can be select-
ed.
With external sampling (de-
crease of pressure method),
class D: 0.0 l/h to 300.0 l/h
(The decrease of pressure
method is not tested.)

Decrease of Stress test and leakage test

pressure according to the Technical
Rules for Gas Installations
(TRGI), working sheet G600
of the DVGW (German As-
sociation of Gas and Water
Engineers).
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 Specifications

2.3 Logger

Description Data

Number of data rec- 9999 data records,

ords each with pressure
and humidity readings
(optional) and three
temperature values (if
the external tempera-
ture sensors are con-
nected) can be stored
in the internal
memory. The user can
set the log rate from 1
second to 24 hours.

USB data transfer and Permanent online da-

Bluetooth (option) ta, already during the
registration

User adjustable log The user can select a

rate sampling interval be-
tween 1 second and
24 hours.

NOTE!
Ensure that the device is connected to the power
supply or that the batteries are charged.

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Specifications

2.4 Technical Data

Description Data

Current consumption 4 AA rechargeable

batteries or 4 AA dis-
posable batteries 1.5
volt
- working mode:
ca. 60 mA,
- off-mode and log
mode:
ca. 45 µA for clock
and processor

Interfaces USB- (COM-Port),

Bluetooth (optional)
- With the TD 600
thermal fast printer it is
possible to start the
printout of the read-
ings directly from the
main menu.

Storage Temperature -20 °C to +60 °C

Operating Tempera- 5 °C to +40 °C

ture

Mass ca. 450 g, with inte-

grated magnet

Dimensions 80 x 550 x 60 mm

Date and time Date and time are

included in the meas-
urement report

Internal memory 2 MB

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 Component explanation

3 Component explanation
3.1 Basic unit

4 5
8
6

1
3

12

9 13

11 10

Fig. 1: Overview

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Component explanation

Number Function

1 Mini-USB-Port

2 Connection for protection cap

3 Power jack

4 Color display

5 ESC key The function of the key changes according to the con-
text.
Escape

NOTE!
Keeping this key depressed will always call up the main
menu.

6 Arrow keys The function changes according to the context. Scroll

up and down.

7 ENTER a) Confirm the setting.

and On-/Off key b) The function changes according to the context.
c) Press and hold the key for 3 seconds to turn off the
unit.

8 Infrared interface Thermal fast printer to print out the measurement report

9 Overpressure socket Main socket for the leakage test

(+)

10 Underpressure sock- Socket for the measurement of the differential pressure

et (--) and static socket for the S-tube probe

11 Connection for the gas Connect the gas bladder, needed for the leakage test.
bladder

12, 13 Standard jacks for temperature probes NiCr-Ni

14 Battery cover (in Fig. 1 on the rear side)

There are diffusion openings for the internal registration

of the humidity and temperature on the rear side of the
Wöhler DC 430. The internal temperature measurement
is necessary for the temperature compensation of the
pressure sensor.
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 Component explanation

3.2 Probes and components

Standard hose, 1.7 m, for leakage test. The over-
pressure socket (+) of the Wöhler DC 430 has to
be connected to the test opening of the gas instal-
lation.
A hose with an internal diameter of 5 - 6 mm or a
quick connector, type DN 2.7, can be connected to
the test opening.

ATTENTION!
Do not use silicone hoses when measuring high
pressure, because, from an overpressure of 1000
hPa on, perforations may appear in this material.
The Wöhler Leakage Test Set includes convenient
textile hoses (see Accessories).

Fig. 2: Hose assembly of the Wöhler DC

430 for the leakage test

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Component explanation

Gas bladder connection for measuring the leakage

rate with gas.

NOTE!
Please observe the valid accident prevention regu-
lations!

Fig. 3: DC 430 with hose assembly and

a filled gas bladder for the leakage test.

S-tube probe for measuring the flow speed (see

chapter 6.3)
• Insert the plug of the S-tube probe into jack 12
(Fig. 1) of the Wöhler DC 430.
• Connect the overpressure hose (turned against
the flow) of the S-tube probe to the overpres-
sure socket (+) (Fig. 1, part 9) and the under-
pressure hose to the underpressure socket (-)
(Fig. 1, part 10).

Fig. 4: S-tube probe

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 Component explanation

Connections for the hand-operated method for the

determination of the volume and the leakage rate
according to the falling-pressure method (without
internal pump).

Fig. 5: Connections

1 Wöhler Gas Line Sealing Set:

1 X-connector
4 2 hose to be connected to the meter
3 hose to be connected to the pump
4 hoses to be connected to the gas pipe

Fig. 6: Wöhler Gas Line Sealing Set

Connections when measuring the differential pres-

sure at a gas fan burner:

Note!
A measurement hose 3,5 mm Ø, 1,5 m length and
two T-pieces 4 mm Ø are necessary (art. 9237,
see accessories).
• Cut the hose in two equal parts and cut a 10
cm piece of hose from each half.
• Plug each of the two longer hoses on the mid-
Fig. 7: Connections when measuring the dle part of the T-piece and plug the two shorter
differential pressure at a gas fat burner parts of hose on the exterior end of the T-
piece.

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Component explanation

• Remove the hoses of the burner and connect

the free parts of the two t-pieces.
• After that connect the two 10 cm hoses to the
burner
• Switch on the Wöhler DC 430 und read the
differential pressure in the measuring mode.

Fig. 8: Wöhler DC 430 connected to the

gas fan burner (for the measurement of
the differential pressure)

Two temperature measuring pliers can be con-

nected at the same time.
• Insert the plug of the temperature measuring
pliers into the jacks 12 and 13 (Fig. 1) of the
Wöhler DC 430.
The temperature value measured by the meter
connected to jack 12 will be indicated in the display
as T1 and the one measured by the meter con-
nected to jack 13 will be shown as T2.

NOTE!
Fig. 9: Connection of two temperature Any thermocouple type K may be connected to the
measuring pliers.
jacks 12 and 13.

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 Component explanation

Connection of the Special Wall Temperature Probe

to measure the heat transmission coefficient. (See
chapter 6.10) Two Special Wall Temperature
Probes can be connected at the same time.
• Insert the plug of the Temperature Probe into
the jacks 12 and 13 (Fig. 1) of the Wöhler DC
430.

Fig. 10: Connection of the Special Wall

Temperature Probe for measuring the
heat transmission coefficient.

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Component explanation

3.3 Function

Overpressure socket (+) / connection to the

gas line
Gas bladder connection

Valve

Pressure tank
Pump
Absolute-pressure
and humidity sensor

Fig. 11: Interior of the device

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 Component explanation

Functions The Wöhler DC 430 performs the leakage test

according to the directions (class V) of the DVGW
(German Association of Gas and Water Engineers).
This means that a defined volume will be added to
keep the working pressure constant. - The volume
added will be divided by the measuring time, and
the result will be the correspondent leakage rate.
During this process, the volume is injected in dis-
continuous steps. First a small pressure storage is
emptied and filled by two pumps afterwards. Then
the volume flow is injected to the gas installation via
an electric valve.
If a filled gas bladder is connected to the pump
entry, the test can be done with gas.
3.4 Display and key setup The Wöhler DC 430 has a color 2.4' display.

The OLED-technology allows reading the display

from almost any angle of view.

Four keys are available below the display to oper-

ate the Wöhler DC 430.

Escape On/Off
Scroll/Zoom

Fig. 12 : Display and keys

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Component explanation

Abb. 13: Display details

The display is divided into a status, a menu and a
readings segment.
The currently selected task is shown in the left
status segment.
- Date and time, client (if selected), system diag-
nosis status and battery level are shown in the
status segment on the right.
The readings segment displays the readings or
the menu items.
The menu segment is situated at the bottom of the
display. It consists of three soft keys.

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 Getting started

4 Getting started
4.1 Check battery status When the device is switched on, the battery indi-
cation is displayed in the upper right hand corner
of the screen. A fully charged set of batteries is
shown as a solid green battery symbol. An empty
red symbol indicates discharged or empty batter-
ies. If the batteries are almost empty, the backlight
will dim. The warning "charge batteries" will ap-
pear. In this case, finish the measuring process as
soon as possible.

WARNING!
Incorrect use of batteries can cause injury!
Never dispose the battery to fire or high tempera-
tures. Danger of explosion!
Liquids can pore out of the batteries due to mis-
Fig. 14: Position of the batteries in the treatment. Never touch the liquid. If you got in
Wöhler DC 430
contact to the liquid remove it with water. If the
liquid got into your eyes, remove it with water and
see your doctor as soon as possible.

WARNING!
Risk of electrical shock!
Never touch the power supply with wet hands!
Protect the power supply against water and mois-
ture!
Do not unplug the recharger by pulling the cable!
Do not use the power supply when the voltage
requirements of the recharger and the supply do
not match!
The batteries can be recharged even while they are
located in the analyzer.

NOTE!
You can still go on measuring while battery charg-
ing is in progress.

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Getting started

ATTENTION!
- Ensure rechargeable batteries are equipped in
the DC 430 before charging. Never try to charge
disposable batteries.
Use 4 AA rechargeable batteries only.
- Only use the Wöhler charger.
How to charge the batteries:
• Before you plug the recharger into the outlet,
connect it to the charging connection of the
DC 430 (Fig. 1, part 3)

Standard AA rechargers can be used for external

charging when the batteries are not located in the
analyzer.
• To remove the batteries from the DC 430
open the battery compartment cover by press-
ing the clip and pushing the battery compart-
ment cover at the same time.
Recharging empty batteries can take up to 3
hours.

NOTE!
To ensure maximum capacity use batteries of
same age and condition only. Always replace a
full set of batteries when necessary.
Fig. 15: Open the battery compartment.

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 Getting started

4.2 Tightness test Before the Wöhler DC 430 is used as a leakage

tester the tightness of the device, of the measur-
ing hoses and of the connectors should be tested.
Please, proceed as follows:
• Switch on the Wöhler DC 430.
• Close a custom PET bottle of at least 1 liter
capacity with the sealing cone PA 1 (blue,
small) and connect it via a hose to the over-
pressure socket (+) of the Wöhler DC 430.
• Select "Leakage rate" from the main menu
and test the Wöhler DC 430 with its valves
and hoses.
• The measured leakage rate should not ex-
ceed 0.1 l.
Do not perform gas line measurements, if the
device has not passed the tightness test de-
scribed above.

NOTE!
Fig. 16: Tightness test with a PET bottle To avoid temperature changes, do not touch the
bottle during the test.

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Operation

5 Operation
5.1 Turning the meter on
ATTENTION!
Before the meter is used, a visual check must en-
sure each and every time that all functions work
properly. Before performing a leakage test, a
tightness test, according to chapter 4.2 must be
done.
Fig. 17: Key pad with on/off-key
• Press on/off-key (on the right) to turn on the
meter.
The meter will automatically start with a 10 second
self test and a zeroing.

ATTENTION!
Do not connect any hose while the meter is per-
forming the self check and do not expose it to any
differential pressure, because the pressure sensor
will automatically be zeroed during the self test.

Fig. 18: Zeroing

5.2 Measuring After that the meter will automatically call up the
measuring mode.
Al readings (measured and computed values) will
be shown continuously in the readings segment.
The following functions can be selected from the
menu segment
• "Menu" key opens the main menu
• Zoom: Turns the zoom-mode on and off (hold-
ing the button pressed).
• Menu item „PD=0“: Differential pressure: The
pressure sensor will be zeroed once more.
Fig. 19: Measuring mode

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 Operation

5.3 Using the Pressure • Holding the left button depressed (ESCAPE)
computer will always stop the current menu and call up
the main menu.

Escape On/Off
Scroll/Zoom

Fig. 20: Display and keys

• In the measuring mode, press the up or down

key to enter the zoom-mode. In the zoom
mode three values are shown in the display.
Press the up or down key to scroll the read-
ings.
Fig. 21: Zoom feature • Keep the up or down key depressed to zoom
in or out.

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Operation

• The Wöhler DC 430 is equipped with integrat-

ed magnetic holders on the rear side.
The magnetic holders will fix the analyzer on
any magnetic material surface.
• It is also possible to fix the Wöhler DC 430
with the supporting loop during the measure-
ment.

Fig. 22: DC 430 with supporting loop

While measuring, either

• hold the Pressure Computer in one hand
or
• place it with the magnetic holder to any ap-
propriate surface
or
• fix it with the supporting loof.

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 Measurement modes in the main menu

6 Measurement modes in the main menu

6.1 Calling up the main Press the left key "Menu" to select the main
menu menu. In the main menu you can select all meas-
urement and setup modes. The following sub-
menus can be selected:

Fig. 23: Main menu

6.2 Option “Stress test” New gas lines with operating pressures up to
1000 hPa (1 bar) have to be checked by a stress
test in accordance to the DVGW (German Associ-
ation of Gas and Water Engineers) worksheet,
Technical Rules for Gas Installations (TRGI)
2008. The test pressure is relatively high com-
pared to the operating pressure and therefore the
gas line has to be charged with pressure by an
external device. (hand-operated air pump or elec-
Fig. 24: Wöhler Leakage Test Set (Op- trical compressor). The stress test has to be done
tion, see Accessories) without gas-devices when all the valves are
closed.

NOTE!
For the stress test, a compressed air pump (op-
tionally an electrical compressor), a cross piece
and connection hoses are needed. We recom-
mend the Wöhler Leakeage Test Set.

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Measurement modes in the main menu

1. Close the gas line and seal it with a suitable

test plug.

WARNING!
Please observe the valid accident prevention reg-
ulations!

2. Switch the Wöhler DC 430 on before connect-

ing the overpressure socket (+) with a hose to
the test plug.
3. Connect a compressed air pump with a sec-
ond hose and the cross piece.
4. Select the menu item "Stress test" from the
main menu.

Fig. 25: Example for the connections

during the stress test.

The default test pressure, the measuring time and

the stabilization time will be displayed.
The user can change the settings with the up and
down keys. When the test pressure is lower than
300 hPa, the pumps integrated in the DC 430 will
inflate the gas line automatically.

NOTE!
We recommend to do the measurement with the
default settings, because these conform to the
requirements of the valid Technical Rules for Gas
Fig. 26: Settings according to the Tech- Installations (TRGI).
nical Rules for Gas Installations (TRGI)

5. Press "Start" to begin the measurement

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 Measurement modes in the main menu

In the display the request "Inflate up to 1000 hPa"

will appear.
6. Pump air into the tube until the display indi-
cates a pressure of at least 1000 hPa.
As soon as the default test pressure of 1000 hPa
is reached, the stabilization phase will start (10
minutes according to TRGI).

NOTE!
The stabilization phase will start, as soon as the
Fig. 27: Stress test – Inflate
test pressure of 1.000 hPa is reached. It will end
automatically, when the test pressure is lower
than 90% of the default value, that is lower than
900 hPa. In this case, the measurement cannot
be done and the user will have to check the con-
nections first.

After that, the measurement will start automatical-

ly (10 minutes). The current pressure will be indi-
cated on screen.

Fig. 28: Stress test - stabilization

After the test time has expired, the readings and
an evaluation according to the TRGI will be shown
in the display.
The test result is OK, when the following conditions
are fulfilled.
1. The initial pressure is higher or equal to the
preset test pressure.
2. The test time has been observed.
3. The decrease in pressure during the meas-
urement is lower than 100 hPa (Minimum
Fig. 29: Result of the stress test resolution according to TRGI)
After that the printout of the protocol can be start-
ed by selecting the correspondent item in the
main menu, see chapter 6.11.
6.3 Option “Tightness The tightness test according to DVGW - TRGI
test” 2008 has to be done after the stress test or gen-
erally after every modification of the gas line.
Before doing the tightness test disconnect all gas-
devices and close all valves.

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Measurement modes in the main menu

HINWEIS!
During the tightness test of the whole installation
no pressure regulator may be connected. (insert
plate if necessary).

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 Measurement modes in the main menu

1. Close the gas line and seal it with a suitable

test plug.
2. Connect the DC 430 via a hose and an adapt-
er to the test plug.

WARNING!
Please observe the valid accident prevention reg-
ulations!

Fig. 30: DC 430 connected to the test

plug via a hose.

The default test pressure, the measuring time and

the stabilization time will be displayed.
The user can change the settings with the up and
down keys. Press the "Info" key to select the test
time and the stabilization time according to the
TRGI G 600.

NOTE!
We recommend to do the measurement with the
default settings, because they conform to the re-
Fig. 31. Setting according to the quirements of the valid Technical Rules for Gas
Technical Rules for Gas Installa- Installations (TRGI).
tions (TRGI)

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Measurement modes in the main menu

The integrated pumps of the Wöhler DC 430 will

inflate the gas line automatically until a test pres-
sure of 300 hPa is reached. If desired, the user
can also pump manually.

NOTE!
If the tightness test shall be done with the hand
operated method, the hoses and the pump have
to be connected with the Wöhler Leakage Test
Set (see accessories) as described in the chapter
Fig. 32: Selection "Inflate manu- corresponding to the "stress test".
ally".

1. Select "Start Measurement" and press "Start",

see Fig. 31.
2. Parameter “Pump automatically”. The Wöhler
DC 430 will inflate until the preset test pres-
sure is reached and the stabilization time will
start. After that, the measurement will start au-
tomatically.
2. Parameter "Pump manually": The user pumps
with the air pump until the test pressure is
reached.
Fig. 33: Request to inflate After that, the stabilization time will follow.

After the stabilization time has expired, the meas-

urement will start.
The current pressure values are indicated in a
diagram. Below the diagram the remaining test
time is indicated.

Fig. 34: Diagram of measured

values during the leakage test.
After the test, the text "measurement finished" will
appear below the diagram.
3. Press right key "Continue".

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 Measurement modes in the main menu

After that, the readings and an evaluation accord-

ing to the TRGI will be indicated in the display.
The test result is OK, when the following condi-
tions are fulfilled.
1. The initial pressure is higher or equal to the
preset test pressure.
2. The test time has been observed.
3. The decrease in pressure during the meas-
urement is lower than 10 hPa (Minimum reso-
lution according to TRGI)
Fig. 35: Leakage test result:
After that, the protocol can be printed by selecting
the correspondent item in the main menu, see
chapter 6.11.

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Measurement modes in the main menu

6.4 Option “Leakage rate”

6.5 Leakage rate, The serviceability of gas lines which are already in
automatic use can be checked by the leakage rate test (ser-
viceability check).
ATTENTION!
Protect the gas bladder against direct sunlight,
because it could damage the material (natural
rubber).

1. Connect the gas bladder via the test hose

included in delivery to the gas installation and
fill it as follows:
• Connect the gas bladder via the connection
adapter to the gauge connection and fill it with
gas.
• Unplug the gas bladder from the gas installa-
tion. The valve integrated in the snap-in-
connector will close automatically.

WARNING!
The gas bladder can be filled up to an overpres-
sure of 50 hPa (maximum).

Fig. 36: Filling the gas bladder

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 Measurement modes in the main menu

2. Close the gas line (cut off valve). Do not con-

nect the test hose to the DC 430 yet.

NOTE!
The test hose is equipped with a snap-in-
connector. The snap-in-connector is very helpful
when filling the gas bladder or connecting the
hose to the overpressure socket (+) of the Wöhler
DC 430.
3. Switch on the Wöhler DC 430 and wait until
the pressure sensor has been zeroed.
4. After that connect the overpressure socket (+)
via the snap-in-connector to the test hose.
Connect the gas bladder to the gas bladder
connection of the DC 430 (fig. 1, part 11).

NOTE!
If the installation is equipped with a diaphragm
control valve, observe the following: The inlet
Fig. 37: Wöhler DC 430 connected to the pressure must be higher or equal to the outlet
gauge connection via hose and adapter. pressure.

Fig. 38: Plan of the connections for the leakage rate test with the Wöhler DC 430 with gas bladder.

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Measurement modes in the main menu

5. Call up the main menu and select "Leakage

rate (autom.).
6. Press right key "Start".
The stabilization time, the test time, the gas type,
the air pressure, the operating pressure and the
pump pressure are indicated. The user can
change the settings with the up and down keys.
After pressing the "Info"-key, the user can select
the stabilization time and the test time according
to the DVGW, VG 925 prescriptions.
Fig. 39: Upper part of the display The following gas types can be selected for the
before the leakage rate test. test: natural gas, hydrogen, butane, propane, city
gas and air.
The test can be done with the correspondent gas
using the gas bladder or with air after having
cleared the tube.

WARNING!
It is absolutely necessary to clear the tube with an
inert gas before doing the test with air.

Fig. 40: Lower part of the display If the DC 430 is equipped with an integrated abso-
before the leakage rate test. lute pressure sensor (optional), the air pressure
will be measured automatically. If there is no ab-
solute pressure sensor integrated, the current air
pressure must be entered manually into the meter
(see chapter 6.13, Setup, parameter "air pres-
sure").
Based on these settings the DC 430 will compute
the necessary pump pressure of the internal pres-
sure tank, so that even the smallest leakages of
only 0.1 l/h can be detected.

NOTE!
If the gas line is filled with gas, the gas type "natu-
ral gas" has to be selected.

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 Measurement modes in the main menu

NOTE!
According to the Technical Rules for Gas Installa-
tions (TRGI) the test time and the stabilization
time depend on the tube volume. When ‘stabiliza-
tion time’ and ‘test time’ are selected with the cur-
sor, an info-button will appear in the lower left
corner of the display. (see chapter Fig. 39)

After the info key has been pressed, a table with

the stabilization times and the test times pre-
Fig. 41: Information according to scribed by the DVGW VP 952 will appear. These
DVWG VP 952 prescriptions must be observed during the test.
In the info-display the user can select the volume
corresponding to the gas line to be tested. When
confirming the volume by OK, the selected volume
will be the base of the measurement.
7. Select "Start Measurement" and start the
measurement.
8. The Wöhler DC 430 will pump until the preset
test pressure is reached and the stabilization
time will start. After that, the leakage rate test
will start automatically.

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Measurement modes in the main menu

• During the test, the current readings and the

remaining test time are indicated in the dis-
play.

NOTE!
The reading "V: x.xxx l" corresponds to the vol-
ume injected during the test time. (see fig. Fig.
42). PL indicates the current pressure of the gas
line and PK the pressure of the internal pressure
tank of the DC 430 during the injection.
Fig. 42. Leakage rate during the
test

After the test time has expired, the readings and

an evaluation according to the TRGI will appear in
the display:

NOTE!
The indicated results observe the Technical Rules
for Gas Installations (TRGI):
Absolutely capable of being used: leakage rate <
1l/h
Capability of being used is reduced: Leakage rate
Fig. 43: Leakage test result: ≥1 und < 4,9 l/h
Not capable of being used: Leakage rate ≥5 l

9. Confirm with "OK"

In the main menu a tick mark beside the menu
"leakage rate" will indicate that the test has al-
ready been done.

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6.5.1 Leakage rate (Decrease of pressure)

Theoretical background According to the decrease-of-pressure-method

(hand-operated method) the leakage rate will be
calculated automatically according to the two fol-
lowing equations. Thus, this method observes the
rules of the Technical Rules for Gas Installations
(TRGI) worksheet G 624 of the DVGW.
• •
pB max • Leakage amount of gas in l/h under
V B = V L ⋅ ⋅f VB operating conditions
pStart
• Leakage amount of air under test pres-
VL sure.
• VRohr  p + pstart 
VL = ⋅  akt −1
p +p Maximum operating pressure of gas of
t mess  akt stopp  pB max the installation

Test pressure when starting the test

pStart
Test pressure when finishing the test
pStopp
Absolute air pressure, select "Setup" >
pakt "Air pressure" to enter the correspond-
ent value manually (default 1013 hPa).

f absolute viscosity of air/ absolute vis-

cosity of the gas, is selected automati-
cally after the gas type has been chosen
(see Fig. 39).

Test time in hours (default 1 min)

t mess
Volume of the test pipe section in l,
VRohr (select menu item "volume" to meas-
ure).

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Measurement modes in the main menu

Performing the test

NOTE!
If the user wants to pump manually, he needs an
air pump (or an electrical compressor), a cross
piece and connection hoses.
1. Close the gas line and seal it with a suitable
test plug.

WARNING!
Please observe the valid accident prevention reg-
ulations!

2. Determine the volume of the gas line, see

chapter .
3. In the main menu select "Leakage rate (de-
crease of pressure method).

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 Measurement modes in the main menu

The volume of the gas installation, see chapter

6.7, the stabilization time, the test time, the gas
type, the air pressure, the test pressure, the oper-
ating pressure and the parameter “automatic” or
“pump with air pump” are indicated in the display.
Now the user can select if the DC 430 shall pump
automatically or if the user will pump with an air
pump.
The user can change all the settings with the up
and down keys. The following gas types can be
Fig. 44: Upper part of the display selected: gas, hydrogen, butane, propane, city
before the leakage rate test (de- gas and air.
crease of pressure).

Fig. 45: Lower part of the display before

the leakage rate test (decrease of pres-
sure).

NOTE!
According to the Technical Rules for Gas Installa-
tions (TRGI) the test time and the stabilization
time depend on the tube volume. When you select
stabilization time and test time with the cursor, an
info-button will appear in the lower left corner of
the display.

Fig. 46: When the parameters "stabiliza-

tion time" or "test time" are selected, the
info-key will appear.

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Measurement modes in the main menu

After pressing the info-key, an information about

the stabilization time and the test time prescribed
by the working sheet VP 952 of the DVGW will
appear. These prescriptions must be observed
during the test.
In the info-display, the user can select the volume
that corresponds to the gas line to be tested. The
user has to confirm the volume by pressing OK
and the selected volume will be the base of the
measurement.
Fig. 47: Information according to DVWG
VP 952

4. Select "Start Measurement" and press "Start"

(Fig. 11).
5. Parameter: "Inflate automatically". The Wöhler
DC 430 will pump until the preset test pres-
sure is reached and the stabilization time will
start. After that, the measurement will start au-
tomatically.
5. Parameter "Inflate with air-pump": The user
has to pump until the preset test pressure is
reached.

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 Measurement modes in the main menu

During the test, the current readings and the re-

maining test time are indicated in the display.

Fig. 48: Leakage rate during the test

(decrease-of-pressure-method)

After the test time has expired, the readings and

an evaluation according to the TRGI will be indi-
cated in the display:

NOTE!
The results appearing in the display ( according to
the Technical Rules for Gas Installations (TRGI))
are as follows:
Absolutely capable of being used: leakage rate <
1l/h
Fig. 49: Leakage test result (decrease in
pressure) Capability of being used is reduced: Leakage rate
≥1 and < 4,9 l/h
Not capable of being used: Leakage rate ≥5 l

6. Confirm with "OK"

In the main menu a tick mark beside the menu
item "leakage rate" will indicate that the test has
already been done.

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Measurement modes in the main menu

6.6 Option “Regulator In the menu "Regulator test" the functions of the
test” pressure regulator (SAV) can be checked.

NOTE!
If the installation is equipped with a diaphragm
control valve, observe the following: The inlet
pressure must be higher or equal to the outlet
pressure. OR separate the control valve from the
gas line and/or use an isolating plate.

NOTE!
- Impose pressure to the control valve.
Fig. 50: Display during the regulator inlet: 1,1 x pu max
check after the static pressure has been outlet: 1,1 x pds max (no more than150 mbar)
measured The inlet pressure must be higher or equal to
the outlet pressure.
- Check tightness of the tube ends by applying
soap suds or with the Wöhler GS 220 Leak-
age tester (see accessories).

The static pressure should be constant. It has to

be measured when the gas installation is switched
off. If the static pressure increases or falls during
the check, the regulator is damaged.
The flow pressure has to be measured while the
Fig. 51: Display of the regulator check fireplace is operating. The flow pressure value
after the flow pressure has been meas- should only be insignificantly lower than the static
ured pressure value. When the flow pressure declines
considerably, the regulator is damaged or too
small.
• Press "Accept"-key to accept the static pres-
sure and the flow pressure.
The reseating pressure of a safety shut-off valve
is checked by increasing the pressure on the low
pressure side of the safety shut-off valve until the
valve closes.
• Press "Start"-key.
The pressure in the tube will be increased by the
pumps integrated in the meter. The user can ad-
just the pump power with the up- and down-keys.
• Press "Stop" as soon as a sound indicates the
closing of the valve.
This way, the reseating pressure is determined
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 Measurement modes in the main menu

and stored by the Wöhler DC 430.

• Press "Save" to finish the Regulator Check.
In the main menu a tick mark beside the menu
"Regulator check" will indicate that the regulator
check has already been done.

6.7 Option “Determination of the Volume”

6.7.1 Automatic determina- A tube volume up to 100 l can be determined au-

tion of the volume tomatically.

NOTE!
A tube volume between 100 l and 1000 l should
be measured with the hand-operated method (see
the following chapter).

1. Go to the main menu, select "Volume" and

confirm with OK.

Fig. 52: Select volume

The meter will suggest a value for the test pres-
sure and the air pressure.

NOTE!
The user can modify the test pressure value. A
test pressure of 5 hPa is recommended.
If the Wöhler DC 430 is not equipped with an ab-
solute pressure sensor, the user must enter the
air pressure value, see chapter 6.13, parameter
"air pressure".
Fig. 53: Determination of the volume

2. Press "Start".
The device pumps until the preset test pressure
value is reached.

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Measurement modes in the main menu

After the test pressure has been reached, the Volume V

will be indicated.
When the value V keeps stable, press "OK" to accept it.
In the main menu a tick mark beside the menu "Volume"
indicates that the volume has already been determined.

Fig. 54: Volume test result

6.7.2 Determination of the It is recommended to determine a tube volume

volume (hand- between 100 l and 1000 l (maximum) with the
hand-operated method.
operated method)

Measuring principle of the hand- After a sample Vsample has been drawn with the
operated method for the deter- Soot Test Pump, the pressure value in the tube
mination of the volume will change. Based on this pressure change, the
total volume Vtube can be determined.
The Volume Vtube is determined according to the
following equation in accordance with the principle
p
∆p

VRohr = VPr obe ⋅  akt − 1 |
Temp. = const.
of the Boyle-Mariott's Law:
Vtube Tube volume to be determined
 
Vsample Volume that is drawn as a sample

∆p Maximum pressure difference that re-

sults when the sample is drawn

pact Absoulte air pressure, has to be entered

in the setup menu by the user
(Default: 1013 hPa)

The DC 430 measures the pressure difference ∆p.

For an exact measuring result, the pressure dif-
ference ∆p should at least amount to 200 Pa, so
that an exact result can be reached. Therefore,
the sample Vsample that the user draws with the
Soot Test Pump should amount to at least 1/500
of the tube volume.

NOTE!
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 Measurement modes in the main menu

In case of a higher pressure, the stabilization time

during the temperature compensation will be
longer and the influence of leakages that might
exist is higher.

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Measurement modes in the main menu

Guidelines for the selection of the Pump volume Max. tube volume
sample volume that has to be
drawn with the soot test pump. 163 ml 80 l
(1 strike with the soot
test pump)

489 ml 240 l
(3 strikes with the soot
test pump)

Hand-operated method for the

determination of the volume
NOTE!
If the volume has to be determined with the hand-
operated method, a Soot Test Pump will be need-
ed. The volume of the Soot Test Pump is 163 ml
per strike.
1. Close the gas line and seal it with a suitable
test plug.

WARNING!
Please observe the valid accident prevention reg-
ulations!

2. Switch the Wöhler DC 430 on before connect-

ing the overpressure socket (+) via a hose to
the test plug.
Fig. 55. Hand-operated method for the 3. Connect the soot test pump with a second
determination of the volume with the hose and the cross piece (see Fig. 55).
Wöhler DC 430 and the soot test pump
4. Go to the main menu, select "Volume" and
confirm with OK.
5. Enter the test volume into the meter according
to the sample volume that has to be drawn
with the soot test pump, e.g. 163 ml, that is
one strike with the soot test pump.

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 Measurement modes in the main menu

NOTE!
If the Wöhler DC 430 is not equipped with an ab-
solute pressure sensor, the user must enter the
air pressure value into the meter, see chapter
PARAMETER "air pressure".

6. Press "Start".
In the display the request to take the sample vol-
ume will appear.
Fig. 56: Presetting before the determina-
tion of the volume 7. Take the sample volume with the soot test
pump.
8. Start the measurement.
The volume V is indicated in the display.
9. When the value V keeps stable, press "OK to
accept it.
In the main menu a tick mark beside the menu
"Volume" will indicate that the volume has already
been determined.

Fig. 57: Volume test result

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Measurement modes in the main menu

6.8 Option “Graph / The "graph / logging" mode is used to start a per-
record” manent data recording. A graph of the records will
be indicated.
The user can modify the log interval, the number
of measurements, the stop date and the stop time
as follows:
1. Go to the next digit by pressing the left-/right-
key and increase or reduce the value by
pressing the up- and down-keys.
The display can be switched off during the data
recording.

NOTE!
Fig. 58: Menu item Logging The display can only be switched off between the
measuring cycles, when a log interval of at least
20 seconds is selected.

2. Press "Start " to start data logging.

NOTE!
Ensure that the device is connected to the power
supply or that the batteries are charged.

A graph which presents the measured values

appears in the display.
After the key "Stop" has been pressed, the logged
data will be recorded.
Press "Print record" to print the graph of the se-
lected measuring canal. Change the measuring
canal with the center keys.
When you press "Continue" the request "Accept
measuring values" will appear in the display.
Press "No" to return to the main menu without
saving the measured values. In this case there will
be no tick mark beside the menu "Graph / log-
ging". Press "Yes" to return to the main menu
after saving the measured values. Beside the
menu "Graph / Logging" there will appear a tick
mark that indicates that the recorded data have
been saved.
After the logging process has stopped select the
'SAVE RECORD' option in the main menu screen
to save the logged data as a customer record.

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 Measurement modes in the main menu

6.9 Option “Air speed” In this menu the flow speed (v) of the gas is
measured in m/s.

NOTE!
An S-tube probe (see accessories) is needed for
this measurement.

Fig. 59: Connection of the S-tube probe

to the Wöhler DC 430
1. Connect the total pressure connector of the S-
tube to the (+) overpressure socket of the
Wöhler DC 430.
2. Connect the static pressure connector of the
S-tube to the (-) underpressure socket of the
Wöhler DC 430.
3. Switch on the Wöhler DC 430.
4. When folded up, the S-tube can be inserted
through the measurement opening into the
Fig. 60. Measurement of the flow speed gas flow.
with the S-tube
5. Fix the S-tube with a cone, open it as shown
in Fig. 60 and direct the sensors as shown in
the figure.
6. If necessary, adapt the S-tube to the cross
section of the gas line with the help of the two
knurled screws.

NOTE!
This must be done before the measurement
starts. After loosening the knurled screws, adjust
the depth of immersion of the sensors and adjust
the oppositely running orientation of the measur-
ing tubes.

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7. In the main menu, select "Flow speed" and

confirm with OK.
The flow speed v is indicated in the upper part of
the display. The temperature measured by the
sensor or the S-tube is indicated in the lower part
of the display. There are also indicated the differ-
ential pressure PD and the density ρ which are the
basis for the computation of the flow speed.

Fig. 61: Measurement of the flow speed

NOTE!
The wanted signal of the Wöhler S-tube probe is
better than that of a normal pitot tube, if the flow
speed is equal. In the setup-menu, the pitot factor
0.93 must be set once (see chapter 6.13).

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 Measurement modes in the main menu

6.10 Option "U-value" The heat transfer coefficient refers to the heat flow
in W/m²k that flows through a building element.

NOTE!
A Special Wall Temperature Probe is needed to
measure the heat transfer coefficient (see acces-
sories). All temperatures (also the interior air tem-
perature tai and the outside air temperature tao
should be measured with the same sensor.

The temperature values measured by the Wöhler

DC 430 and the Special Wall Temperature Probe
are necessary for the determination of the heat
transfer coefficient. The heat transfer coefficient U
is determined with the following equation according
Fig. 62: Application example DC 430 to the DIN standard 4108.
with Special Wall Temperature Probe

Fig. 63: Display during the measurement

of the heat loss rate

a i ⋅ [t LI − tWI ] Ucurrent U-value in W/(m²k), current value

U ist =
[tLI − tLa ] tAI interior air temperature

tWI interior wall temperature

tAO outside air temperature

ai fix value, 7,69 W/(m²k)

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Measurement modes in the main menu

6.11 Printing out measure- In the main menu, select "PRINT" to start a data
ment records printout of all measured values. First, a print pre-
view will appear on screen. In the Setup-menu
different thermal printer types can be selected.
The menu options in the preview screen are:
• Option "ESC" (left key): Click the left key to
exit and return to the main menu screen.
• Option „↓↑“ (center keys): Click either up or
down key to scroll up or down in the preview.
Keep the key pressed to scroll various lines.
• Option "Print" (right key): Click the right key to
Fig. 64: Transmission of data records start the print out.
from the DC 430 to the thermal fast
printer TD 600.

When printing is in progress, a status bar will dis-

play the current process state and the Text “Print-
ing protocol … Please wait.” will appear. Press
"ESC" to stop the printout.

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 Measurement modes in the main menu

6.12 Option "Save record" To save all records which are marked by a tick
mark in the main menu, select the "SAVE REC-
ORD" option, see chapter 7.1.1.

6.13 Option "Setup" Select the option "SETUP" to enter the main setup
menu. Navigate through the menu as follows:
1. Use the arrow keys to select and change the
parameters.
The parameter that can be changed appears in
red.
2. Press "ESC" to return to the main menu with-
out saving the modification or press "ON/OFF"
(right key) to confirm the modification.

Fig. 65: Option "SETUP"

Option "Time" Change the current time of the internal clock (for-
mat 00:00)
Option "Date" Change the current date of the internal calendar
(format 01.01.2010)

Option "AIR PRESSURE" Enter the current air pressure pcurr (in hPa) of the
place where the measurement has to take place
(QFE). This is important for the exact determina-
tion of the density and the leakage rate. Values
between 800 hPa and 1200 hPa can be entered
(default: 1013 hPa).
The air pressure can be determined as follows:
Consult the meteorological service, e.g. in Inter-
net, to find out the current air pressure.
This air pressure value refers to the sea level.
As the air pressure value indicated by the meteor-
ological service refers to the sea level, it is neces-
sary to determine the altitude of the place where
the measurement has to take place.
For every 8 m of the altitude of the measurement
place, 1 hPa has to be deduced from the pressure

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Measurement modes in the main menu

referred to the sea level.

Example: Calculation of the absolute pres-

sure of the city of Paderborn.
The meteorological service indicates that the ac-
tual air pressure amounts to 991 hPa. Paderborn
is situated at 94 m above the sea level. The abso-
lute air pressure in Paderborn is calculated as fol-
lows:

991hPa − 94m = 979 hPa

8 m hPa

NOTE!
It is possible to arm the Wöhler DC 430 with an air
pressure sensor (see accessories). In this case it
will not be necessary to enter the air pressure into
the meter.

Pressure unit Select the pressure unit hPa, Pa, mmH2O, PSI,
inwc, bar or mbar. The preselected unit is hPa.
Pressure measurement Select "normal pressure measurement" (1 reading
per second) or "fast pressure measurement" (4
readings per second).
Temperature unit Select the temperature unit °C or °F.
Brightness Adjust the brightness of the display (range: 20 %
to 90 %).
Fast printing out Select "on" to activate the fast printing mode. In
the fast printing mode the readings can be printed
out by the thermal fast printer Wöhler TD 600. If
you want to print with the thermal printer Wöhler
TD 23 select "off".
Customer selection Select between "customer name" and "customer
number". Now the name or the number of the
customer can be selected in the customer menu.
Pitot factor The pitot factor is important for the measurement
of the flow speed. It depends on the cross section
of the utilized s-tube. The pitot factor of the s-tube
probe is 0.93. Therefore the preselected value is
0.93.

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Alpha Heat transmission coefficient for the u-value

measurement
Printer logo Enter a custom corporate logo (6 lines) that will
appear in every printout.
Default Reset the DC 430 to its factory default setting
(except the calibration).

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Option 'Data management'

7 Option 'Data management'

The Wöhler DC 430 offers different possibilities of
data management.
The device can save and manage the records of
64 customers.

Abb. 66:
Option ‘DATA MANAGEMENT’

There are two possibilities to select the customer

option:
• Select option 'Customer' directly after having
switched on the DC 430, while the device is
performing the self check.
• Select the 'Data management' option from the
main menu.
The first line of the customer screen will show the
memory size and the number of customer records.
The data management allows to:
• Preselect a customer
• Set up a new customer
• Print saved information
• Delete customer records
• Delete all customer records
• Receive customer records
• Send customer records

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 Option 'Data management'

7.1.1 Save customer records A later version of the Wöhler DC 430 will include
the possibility to transfer Data to the PC.
If one gas installation has to be checked by a
stress test, a leakage test and a leakage rate test
with the same customer number, proceed as fol-
lows:
1. Select the 'Save' option from the main menu.

NOTE!
If no customer has been selected before, the cus-
tomer screen will open automatically.
2. Use the up- and down keys to navigate
through the menu.

NOTE!
Keep the up or down key depressed to scroll fast-
er.
3. Confirm with "OK".

NOTE!
The records marked with a tick mark in the main
menu are saved now.
After the records have been successfully saved, a
lock will appear instead of the tick mark.

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Option 'Data management'

7.1.2 Recalling saved infor- If a customer is marked by a tick mark in the cus-
mation tomer screen, there are already customer records.
These records can be shown at any moment.
To see the data records proceed as follows:
1. Select a customer
2. Select the 'PRINT' option from the main menu.
A print preview will appear in the display.

Fig. 67: Recall saved information

7.1.3 Setting up a new cus- There are two possibilities to set up a new cus-
tomer tomer.
• Import the customer records from the data
management program from your PC.
or
• Enter the name, a customer number and the
installation number.

Fig. 68: Set up a new customer

7.2 Data transfer with the The data can be transferred from the Wöhler DC
PC or notebook 430 to the PC or Notebook via an USB data cable.
Proceed as follows:
• Wöhler DC 430 mit dem im Lieferumfang
enthaltenen USB-Kabel an den PC anschlie-
ßen.
• Unterpunkt „USB-Datenübertragung“ auswäh-
len: Main menu > data management > USB
data exchange.

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 Option 'Data management'

Das Wöhler DC 430 befindet sich nun im USB

Modus.
• Datenverwaltungsprogramm am PC öffnen.
Die weitere Steuerung der Datenübertragung
erfolgt vom PC aus.

Fig. 69: USB-Mode

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Troubleshooting

8 Troubleshooting
Error message Possible reason Solution

Batteries low Disposable or rechargeable Replace or recharge batter-

batteries are empty. ies.

Stabilization not possible. - During the measurement Check connections.

The loss of pressure is too the pressure is falling, so
high. that no measurement will be
possible.

ATTENTION! Overpressure High pressure warning Deflate pressure

when pumping manually.

9 Maintenance
Proper operation of the Wöhler DC 430 requires
regular maintenance.
9.1 Maintenance work Interval Maintenance work

If required (user) Clean the device with a

wet cloth and a smooth
cleanser.

Change the Wadding

Filter when it seems
dirty. The Wadding
Filter is situated above
the gas bubble connec-
tion (fig. 1, part 11). It
can be changed with a
pair of tweezers.

Once a year (factory) Send the device to one

of our service points for
checking and calibra-
tion.

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 Warranty and Service

10 Warranty and Service

10.1 Warranty Each Wöhler Leakage Tester DC 430 will be test-
ed in all functions and will leave our factory only
after extensive quality control testing. The final
control will be recorded in detail in a test report
and delivered with any unit.
If used properly, the warranty period for the Wöh-
ler Leakage Tester DC 430 will be twelve month
from the date of sale. Not covered by the warranty
are batteries and defects of the pressure sensor
caused by overpressure.
This warranty does not cover the freight and pack-
ing costs when the device is sent to the factory for
repair.
Service by non authorized personnel or making
modifications to the analyzer voids any warranty.
10.2 Service Wöhler has built our reputation on excellence in
customer service. Therefore, of course, we are
readily available to assist you after the warranty
period ends.
• Send us the device, and we will repair it and
return it to you with our package service.
• Immediate help is provided by our technical
staff over the telephone.

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Accessories

11 Accessories
Probes and sensors
Special Wall Temperature Probe Order no. 4651
Measuring pliers for temperature measurement Order no. 6679
S-tube probe Order no. 9244

Tightness
Leakage Test Set Order no. 21580
High pressure cone G 1/2 with sealing rings Order no. 7213
High pressure cone G 3/8 with sealing rings Order no. 7214

Extras
Supporting loop with snap hook Order no. 54348
Wöhler Thermal Fast Printer TD 600 Order no. 4130
Thermal Paper, 10 rolls Order no. 4145
Measuring hose with brass quick connector DN 10 Order no. 9237
Wöhler Soot Test Pump Order no. 2412

Spare parts
Wadding Filters Order no. 9243

Option
Installation of an absolute pressure and humidity sensor Order no. 9242

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 Declaration of conformity

12 Declaration of conformity
The manufacturer:

Wöhler Technik GmbH

Schützenstr. 41, D-33181 Bad Wünnenberg

declares that the product

product name: Leakage Tester

model number Wöhler DC430
device class: V, according to the prescription G 5952 of the DVGW (German
Association of Gas and Water Engineers)
complies with the following requirements for conformity and electromagnetic compati-
bility.

- requirements for electromagnetic compatibility in accordance with EN 61326-1 1997+

A1: 1998+A2:2001
- requirements according to DIN EN 61010-1:2002
- the essential requirements for the protective system in accordance with EN
60529:1991

This declaration is submitted for the manufacturer by:

Dr. Stephan Ester, managing director Bad Wünnenberg, 18.04.2016

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Sales and Service Points

13 Sales and Service Points

Germany Wöhler West
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