HX-490S

DUAL-GAS LEAK DETECTOR FOR INDUSTRIAL QUALITY CONTROL

Trusted by manufacturers worldwide, ATEQ’s tracer gas solutions are built for high-precision leak detection in demanding environments:

He-490S – High-performance helium sniffer
Smart Charge 5 – Automated tracer gas handling system

All devices feature fast response times, intuitive interfaces, and advanced filtering for background suppression — engineered to ensure consistent, accurate results across industrial applications.

Fast. Versatile. Proven.

The Hx-490S combines helium and hydrogen detection in one compact device, ideal for facilities requiring flexibility in tracer gas selection. Paired with the Smart Charge 5, it forms a complete leak testing ecosystem that improves test accuracy, operator safety, and overall productivity.

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APPLICATIONS

FEATURES

SPECIFICATIONS

FACTSHEETS

APPLICATION

EMOBILITY
- Battery Packs
- Pouches & Cells
- Modules
- Housing…

AUTOMOTIVE
- Air Conditioning
- Radiators
- Exhaust
- Transmission…

ELECTRONICS
- Hard Disk
- Watches
- TV Screen
- Camera Lenses…

MEDICAL
- Blister Packs
- Fluid Bags
- Filters
- Condoms…

FEATURES

GENERAL
- Tracer gas background suppression
- Less than 3 minutes total start-up time
- Fully automatic calibration sequence with built-in dual purpose gas leak
- User selectable between helium and hydrogen sniffer
- Front panel key lock-out
- Sealed membrane keypad
- Fully interactive system diagnostics with multilingual displays
- High output (110dB) adjustable audio alarm

TEST MODES
- Flow units (cc/sec, oz/yr, Pa m3/s)
- Helium or hydrogen sniffing test
- Sensitivity to 5 x 10-8 atm cc/sec
- Sealed components test
- And other depending on your application

FLEXIBLE COMMUNICATION FORMAT
- Analog outputs
- AC & DC PLC interfacing
- Full duplex RS232 communication
- Data Link Software (option)

SPECIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL
- Weight: 70 lbs
- Dimensions: (WxHxD) 344 x 395 x 618 mm
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
- 115/220 Volts AC, 60/50 Hz – 6/3 Amps; CE Compliant
TEMPERATURE
- Operating: 32F to 115F / + 0°C to + 46°C
- Storage: 32F to 140F / + 0°C to + 60°C

INTERFACE
- 40 Character alphanumeric, prompting display with intuitive menu-driven operator controls

OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES

ADD-ONS
- ATEQ exclusive Vibrated-Probe w/built-in Auto Zero switch
- Remote Display
- Carrying Case
- Portable Cart
- Test Booth and Fixturing
- Multi-point probes
- Leak Calibrator
- Master Leak
- Connectors
- Robotic Sniffing…