Yellow Jacket 40812 Refrigeration System Analyzer
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1. YELLOW JACKET Refrigeration System Analyzer Users Manual UPC 40812 40813 and 40815 Versions 1 06 and higher RITCHIE ENGINEERING COMPANY INC Note These instructions do not cover the manifold attached to the instrument Table of Contents chanier ie Pok C Betorevousen fe C oore serey moman 3 2 ceringreqamtes o Turning the Instrument On 4 and Off oe Battery Considerations P Understanding the Displays 6 esr 7 Vacuum Sensors __ Temperature and Pressure Mode 7 VacuumMode 8 __ Vacuum Sensor Calibration 10_ 4 Datatogging Begintogging J __ Playback and USB Functionality 11 e raseFiles Ltt 8 settings o T Retigerantype f P Temperate unt fe O fewn e hovem Gauge dt Power Saving ese e hormen fe eaten ye es Tine Fomat O mem e O Roron raons OO e O eors fe Entng the Setup Display Settings Shoncot 8 Maintenance f General menoras Replacing me Batre Searerans Sotware Updates FurerAssisancs dS o few 2 l t ok l KRYPRT_ RTO oO olo MININ chapter Title Po Features ana Speocatons 15 TT rsrumentaon Specteatons 16 warentyPoiy O e List of Tables rawe me Po List of Figures Battery Power Symbol Battery Power Symbol 2 1 2 2 2 3 Low Battery Pop up Message 24 memos O Se 2s SystomanayzerDapay 6 25 errno 6 2 7 Va2. Auto Vacuum Gauge choose from ON or OFF see Chapter 3 Vacuum Mode Power Saving Mode choose from the available values discussed in Chapter 2 Battery Considerations Power saving mode Auto Power Off choose from the available values see Chapter 2 Battery Consid erations Auto power off Battery Type choose from the avail able types Graph Type Choose from the available types Time Format Multiple date display formats are supported This setting will determine how dates are displayed on the instrument The factory default is MM DD YY Time and Date These settings are modified in a slightly different manner Selecting this setting for modification will open a pop up window Each component of the time and date values may be changed by using the A or V keys to scroll though them To advance to the next component press the Enter key After setting each component the values are accepted by once again pressing the Enter key The changes may be discarded by pressing the Menu key while the pop up window is active 07 07 09 09 04 Psig R 22 LCD brightness Time amp Date set 0 07 09 09 04 Ver A 1 03 ver B 1 03 S N ESN 03 Figure 5 2 Time amp Date Setting Screen Refrigerant Favorites This feature allows customization of the refriger ant list so only the refrigerants likely to be used will be visible in the selection list Refrigeran
3. e 11 Temperature Sensor Suction line temperature for superheat e T2 Temperature Sensor Liquid line temperature for subcooling e Low Side Pressure Transducer internal e High Side Pressure Transducer internal Temperature Probes The system analyzer will display readings from any K type thermocouple probe with a miniature style connector see picture The K type is usually indicated with a letter K on the con nector The miniature style thermocouple connectors have two flat blade contacts The two blade con tacts are different widths to ensure proper polarity Plug the blade contacts into the matching slots in the analyzer Your system analyzer includes a pair of K type bead thermocouples To measure a surface tem perature the bead must be held firmly against the surface Insulating tape can be used to hold the bead in place The insulation will prevent the sur rounding air from affecting the bead temperature Figures 3 1 3 2 and 3 3 show the three digital manifold displays for monitoring system charging and operation e The first display see Figure 3 1 presents all available data outputs including XY Time Pressure charting e The second display see Figure 3 2 is the same as the first except for the exclusion of the Temp 1 Temp 2 vapor Low sat and liquid High sat saturation points e The third display see Figure 3 3 is the same as the first except for the exclusion of the XY Time Pressure ch
4. teries around explosive gas vapor or dust Various refrigerants have been intentionally excluded for very significant safety reasons Never use refrigerants in this instrument that are not listed in the Set up menu The refrigerant database in this unit may include refrigerants classified as flammable If such refrigerants are selected the operator may need additional certifications and or training Consult your government and legal authority and comply fully with all require ments Always wear eye and skin protection when working with refrigerants Escaping refriger ant vapors will present a freezing danger Do not direct refrigerant vapors venting from hoses towards the skin Maximum Working Pressure High Side 700 psia 4 83 MPa Maximum Working Pressure Low Side 350 psia 2 41 MPa Because this instrument allows for various inputs including electrical and mechanical care must be taken to observe any ways that an electrical shock hazard could develop Example Wet or humid conditions along with a damaged thermocouple or vacuum sensor could allow an electrical path across the instrument and over wet hoses Keep all interconnected equipment clean organized and in proper condition Do not use the in strument if you are not qualified to recognize potential electrical faults cont next page Table 1 1 Safety Information Caution To avoid damage to equipment follow these guidelines e Do not al
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6. Sec Left Side Suction pressure Low Side Press the UP LEFT key to activate a pop up screen where options can be changed using the UP LEFT and DOWN RIGHT keys Press the MENU key to save the selections and exit the pop up screen eee Viicrons 0 03 42 D Figure 3 4 Vacuum Gauge Display 10 Vacuum Sensor Calibration Utility Whenever a new vacuum sensor is used the six digit calibration number printed on the side of the vacuum sensor must be entered At the screen shown in Figure 3 4 press and hold the ENTER key A small pop up window will appear where the elapsed time usually appears The 6 digit number displayed is the sensor calibration num ber currently in memory These digits need to be changed to match the number on the new sensor The white highlighted digit indicates the digit being edited Use the UP DOWN buttons to change the highlighted value When the highlighted value matches the digit on the sensor label press the ENTER button to move to the next digit position Repeat until all 6 digits match the digits on the sensor label When the sensor number is properly entered press the CLEAR button The sensor number field will disappear and the elapsed time field will reappear The instrument is now ready for use with the new sensor Calibration Number Figure 3 5 Sensor Calibration Number Connect the gauge to a dry part of the system The sensor will not work if it becomes filled with s
7. Auto vacuum gauge ON Power saving mode 10 min Auto power off 1 hour Battery type Alkaline Graph type Line 70 0 41 0 41 2 71 0 41 6 418 TAQ 42 3 42 5 73 0 42 9 43 2 44 0 43 6 43 8 75 0 44 3 44 5 Figure 2 6 P T Chart Display Figure 2 9 Set Up Display See Chapter 5 This display shows the P T Pressure Tempera ture chart for the refrigerant that is selected in the Set Up display Use the A or V keys to scroll through the chart Press the Menu key to exit Using the Temperature and Vacuum Sensors To use the external temperature and vacuum sen sors plug them into the connectors located on the side of the instrument The use of rubber connec tor boots is optional They will however increase the weather resistance of the unit and reduce the amount of dust that could enter at the vacuum connector if that boot isn t used When not in use the vacuum and USB connector openings should be covered with the tethered plugs Vacuum Plugged Figure 2 10 Sensor Connections Figure 2 11 Sensors without Boots Figure 2 12 Sensors with Boots Chapter 3 Getting the Job Done Temperature and Pressure Mode Note A common mistake is to forget to zero the pressure sensors before using the instrument for a job resulting in incorrect pressure readings and calculations See Chapter 5 Settings Zero pres sure for more information The unit will simultaneously display inputs from four sources
8. alibration Utility further down in this UP LEFT key to activate a pop up screen that are typical when operating vacuum pumps the MENU key to save the selections and Vacuum Mode ee range will appear until the vacuum reaches ber must be entered The instrument will report counter to 0 00 00 chapter for instructions where options can be changed using the exit the pop up screen Note If you are using a new vacuum sensor for 25 000 microns incorrect data if this is not done Go to Vacuum Vacuum Units Vacuum readings can be displayed in Microns mTorr Torr mmHg mBar KPa and Pa If it is desirable to match the pressure units with the vacuum units the pressure units must be selected before proceeding with vacuum procedure While using any of the digital manifold or vacuum gauge display screens press the UP LEFT and DOWN RIGHT keys Press This screen can be accessed from the main menu Vacuum Gauge selection or the Digital Manifold screen by simply plugging in a vacuum sensor if the Auto micron meter is set to ON See Set tings Auto Vacuum Gauge in the Setup menu When recording is activated the sampling rate is displayed here See Chapter 4 Data Logging to set the sampling rate The minimum and maximum pressures encountered since the memory was last cleared Clear key Typical for high and low sides 28 0 f Min 0 0 Max 00 Min 0 0 Sampling rate 1
9. arting Once the default digital manifold display has been selected from the main menu pressing the Enter key will advance through all three displays Figure 3 1 First System Analyzer Display Date and Time See Chapter 5 to set 2 Pressure units While using any of the digital manifold or vacuum gauge display screens press the UP LEFT key to activate a pop up screen where options can be changed using the UP LEFT and DOWN RIGHT keys Press the MENU key to save the selections and exit the pop up screen 3 Refrigerant type While using any of the digital manifold or vacuum gauge display screens press the UP LEFT key to activate a pop up screen where options can be changed using the UP LEFT and DOWN RIGHT keys Press the MENU key to save the selections and exit the pop up screen Battery strength See Chapter 2 for battery considerations 5 The minimum and maximum pressures encountered since the memory was last cleared Clear key typical for high and low sides Set The pressure represented by the center horizontal line on both charts Crs Cursor The charted pressure marked by the vertical line on both charts 7 Left Side Vapor Saturate The vapor satura tion temperature for the selected refrigerant Also known as dew point Right Side Liquid Saturate The liquid satu ration temperature for the selected refriger ant Also known as bubble point Temp 1 T1 The
10. cuum Gauge Display 2 8 2 9 2 10 2 11 2 12 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 5 4 1 4 2 4 3 5 1 a b 5 2 5 3 5 4 Refrigerant Favorites Screen 5 5 Settings Shortcut Data Logging Start up Display Set Up Display Sensor Connections Sensors without Boots Sensors with Boots First System Analyzer Display 2nd System Analyzer Display 3rd System Analyzer Display Vacuum Gauge Display Sensor Calibration Number EE EE ES ES Ea EE EE O Data Logging Menu Data Logging Start Up Screen 1 Data Log Files Set up Displays Time amp Date Setting Screen h a OIOOININI 10 Refrigerant Favorites Set up Chapter 1 Before You Start Contacting Ritchie To order accessories receive assistance or locate the nearest YELLOW JACKET distributor Corporate Office and Mailing Address Ritchie Engineering Co Inc YELLOW JACKET Products Division 10950 Hampshire Avenue South Bloomington MN 55438 2623 U S A Phone 952 943 1300 or 800 769 8370 Fax 800 769 8370 E mail custserv yellowjacket com www yellowjacket com Safety Information Use the instrument only as specified in this manual Otherwise the protection provided by the instrument may be impaired Refer to safety information in Table 1 1 A Warning identifies conditions and actions that pose hazards to the user A Caution identifies conditions and actions that may damage the instrument or the equipment under test Table 1 1 Saf
11. e 5 4 Refrigerant Favorites Screen Zero Pressure The Zero pressure setting changes the pressure reading from whatever the unit is reading to zero Selecting this setting for modification will open a pop up window with further instructions Verify that manifold pressures have been released before performing this procedure Exiting the Set Up Display To exit the Set up display press the Menu key Settings Shortcut While using any of the digital manifold or vacuum gauge display screens press the UP LEFT key to activate a pop up screen where options can be changed using the UP LEFT and DOWN RIGHT keys Press the MENU key to save the selections and exit the pop up screen Temperature Vacuum Figure 5 5 Settings Shortcut Screen Chapter 6 Maintenance Introduction Basic operator maintenance is covered in this chapter For more extensive maintenance and for repair contact Ritchie Customer Service See Chapter 1 for contact information General Maintenance Since this instrument may be used in the pres ence of a wide range of chemical liquids and va pors it is recommended that the case be cleaned fairly often with a damp cloth and mild detergent such as dish soap If the unit encounters enough exposure to liquid chemicals that the chemical wicks between the in strument boot and the case immediately remove the boot and clean the case as described above The rubber boot may be immersed in soapy wate
12. enu key Coin Cell Battery Battery Connector Battery Pack Figure 5 7 Battery Servicing Main Batteries See Chapter 7 for battery type specifications Because this instrument allows for various inputs including electrical and mechanical care must be taken to observe any ways that an electrical shock hazard could develop Example Wet or humid conditions along with a damaged thermocouple or vacuum sensor could allow an electrical path across the instru ment and over wet hoses Keep all intercon nected equipment clean organized and in proper condition Do not use the instrument if you are not qualified to recognize potential electrical faults Turn the unit off Rotate the hook 1 out of the way of the battery door Unscrew the battery door thumbscrew 2 and remove the battery door Lift the battery pack out somewhat to allow access to the battery connection 3 Reconnect the battery pack Tuck the battery harness to the side of the battery compartment as shown if Figure 6 2 as the battery assembly is lowered into the battery compartment Coin Cell Battery If the unit is not maintaining the correct time and date follow the instructions above to remove the main battery pack and expose the coin cell battery through an access hole in the floor of the battery compartment Using a tool such as a small screw driver deflect the battery to the side until a corner of the battery springs up slightly It
13. eping track of the dates and times of your service jobs and your recordings will allow for easier playback and reporting at a later time 07 07 09 09 11 10 05 21 09 16 56 48 09 05 21 09 16 42 31 1 5 KB 21 5 KB 2 5 KB 735 0 KB 531 0 KB 534 0 KB 24 5 KB 08 05 21 09 16 32 27 07 05 21 09 15 43 15 06 05 21 09 15 07 44 05 05 20 09 16 09 10 04 05 20 09 15 40 15 Figure 4 3 Data Log Files Erase File Use the arrow keys to highlight the data file to be erased Press clear to erase Erase All Files Press clear to erase all data files Chapter 5 Settings Introduction This following display presents the instrument settings that may be changed by the user Use the A or Y keys to scroll through the settings Press the Enter key to select a setting for modification The various setting options will then be available by using the A or Y keys to scroll through the options Once the desired option is displayed press the enter key to activate it and return to the list of settings 07 07 09 09 10 Psig R 22 am R 22 Temperature unit Fahrenheit Elevation 0 Auto vacuum gauge ON Power saving mode 10 min Auto power off 1 hour Battery type Alkaline Graph type Line Figure 5 1a Set Up Display 07 07 09 09 10 Psig R 22 LCD brightness LCD contrast Time format Time amp Date set MM DD YY Ze Ver A 1 03 ver B 1 03 S N ESN 03 Figure 5 1b Set Up Display Refrigerant T
14. ety Information Warning To avoid personal injury or death follow these guidelines e Most governments and legal authorities re quire that HVAC technicians be trained and certified in the safe and proper operation of HVAC tools such as this instrument Since this tool may be connected to many types of equipment through a limitless combination of hoses and fittings proper training is the most important element of using this tool safely Read the entire Users Manual before using the instrument Use the instrument only as described in the Users Manual otherwise the protection pro vided by the equipment may be impaired Do not use the instrument if it is damaged Before you use the instrument inspect the case Look for cracks or loose components Table 1 1 Safety Information Warning The instrument contains no internal user serviceable parts other than batteries that may be accessed through the battery door Do not open the instrument other than open ing the battery door Have the instrument serviced only by Ritchie Engineering Co or authorized service centers Do not use the instrument if it operates ab normally Protection may be impaired When in doubt have the instrument serviced Refer to warnings supplied with batteries acquired for use in this instrument If the bat teries are not supplied with warnings obtain them from the manufacturer or supplier Do not operate the instrument or service bat
15. g files for equipment performance reports via USB port Real time clock for time and date stamping of equipment performance reports Real Time Clock Temperature Sensors Two temperature compen sated continuity fault detecting K type temperature sensor ports Vacuum Sensor Full scale via pressure trans ducers and micron gauge Pro prietary sensor part 69087 Pressure Two transducers plumbed to Transducers manifold Manifold Mates with TITAN 4 Valve Manifold Pressure Press key in setup menu to Zeroing zero Elevation Enter elevation in setup menu Compensation for psia compensation PT Chart All installed refrigerant Reference profiles may be displayed Screen Batteries Main AA size Quantity 8 Alkaline NiCd NiMH A A Lithium Li lon Li Pol One day of continu ous operation when using fresh alkaline batteries or healthy rechargeable batteries Battery Coin Cell Coin type lithium clock bat tery for maintaining time and date Panasonic CR2032 or equivalent Features cont Instrumentation Housing Highly weather resistant glass Specifica tions fiber reinforced engineering grade thermoplastic Pressure Low side 0 1 psi 0 01bar Integral hook swivels 360 and es 1kPa 0 01MPa 0 01kg cm stows when not used High side 0 1 psi 0 01bar Due to high accuracy and reso 1kPa 0 01MPa 0 01kg cm lution of the pressure transduc Pressure 0 5 of full scale at 25 C ers leaks
16. illustration below shows three bars that indi cate a fresh or well charged battery pack When the battery weakens the bars will disappear one by one as the battery power decays When one bar remains the symbol will turn yellow When all bars are gone the batteries are nearly dead and the symbol will turn red The unit will briefly show a pop up message just before the unit stores all data and then automatically shuts off Figure 2 2 Battery Power Symbol if Ae UG Low battery Please replace battery Shutting Down Figure 2 3 Low Battery Pop Up Message Automatic Power Off The instrument may automatically turn off after a period of time The default is one hour The user may select other settings from ten minutes to four hours from the Setup menu see Chapter 5 The user may also disable this feature The Auto Power Off time limit is automatically disabled during data logging and is automatically restored once data logging has terminated Power Saving Mode The display backlight will fade darkening the display to save battery life if a key has not been pressed for a set period of time While in Power Saving Mode pressing any key turns the display backlight back to full brightness Note that backlighting is independent from the display brightness and contrast settings see Chapter 5 which do not affect battery life The Power Saving Mode is preset to 10 minutes From the Setup menu see Chapter 5 you can s
17. in equipment can be Sensing quickly sensed Accuracy 1 of full scale 55 F to 130 F 2 of full scale 40 C to 120 C Working Low side 0 350 psia Proof Tolerable pressure without Pressure internal damage Low side 1000 psi Warranty Policy High side 1000 psi Burst Tolerable pressure without loss The YELLOW JACKET Refrigeration System Pressure of seal Analyzer from Ritchie Engineering Company l l Inc is guaranteed to be free from material and Low side 1500 psi workmanship defects for a period of two years dice sider 4500 081 All other YELLOW JACKET products included IgM Sige psi in this package are guaranteed to be free from Temperature material and workmanship defects for a period of Sensor Range one year These guarantees do not cover prod Upsemen ucts that have been altered abused misused or Temperature 0 1 F or improperly maintained Display Resolution Not all catalogued products are stocked and eli Temperature gible for return Please check with your YELLOW Accuracy JACKET representative or the factory for more Instrument normak Vacuum Shows two most significant Display digits in microns 25xxx Resolution 10xxx 99xx 10xx 99x 10x 99 RGA number from Ritchie Engineering Customer EDE areal sia Service by calling 800 769 8370 Vacuum 20 of reading All returns must be pre paid Accuracy Ritchie Engineering Co Inc YELLOW JACKET Products Division 10950 Hampshire Avenue South Bloomington
18. l number is printed on the floor of the battery compartment After you have secured your version and serial number see the contact information in Chapter 1 to obtain an RMA number and arrange for service For warranty information please see the warranty listed at the end of this Users Manual Chapter 7 Specifications Safety Maximum Liquid and or High side 700 psia Vapor Pressure Low Side 350 psia Physical Specifications Operating 4 to 122 F 20 to 50 C Temperature Storage 20 to 170 F Temperature 8 3 wide x 6 7 tall x 3 6 thick 21 x 17 x 9 cm manifold excluded Weight 3 2 Ibs 1 45 kg manifold excluded Display unit Digital color TFT display with adjustable brightness and con trast behind anti glare scratch resistant protective lens Features Display Digital analog redundancy for Graphics pressure values adjustable chart resolutions to display more or less data three screen layouts to facilitate various viewing distances Superheat Automatically calculated and Subcool Max Displays and records the maxi and Min mum and minimum Pressures pressures Hold Holds current reading and Function scrolls back to past readings Refrigerant 84 NIST refrigerant profiles included upgradeable Database Data Adjustable time intervals from Logging 0 1 to 10 seconds minimum of 24 hours at 1 0 second intervals Computer Interface Downloads data lo
19. low pressures beyond the specifi cations listed in this manual Be aware that internal pressures can change unintentionally when equipment is stored with pressure in the system during temperature changes If sub cooled liquid refrigerant is trapped in a hose or manifold with no room for expansion it may result in dramatic pressure variations with seemingly small temperature changes Pressures can reach high enough levels to cause dam age to the instrument s internal pressure transducers Release liquid refrigerant from the hoses and manifold when disconnecting from a system Refer to cautions supplied with batteries acquired for use in this instrument Do not attempt to introduce liquid or samples heavily laden with oil into the instrument Read and observe instructions and specifi cations related to the batteries used in this instrument that may cause damage to it Do not use this instrument on systems containing leak sealing chemicals These leak sealants can collect and harden in the instrument causing permanent damage Table 1 2 Symbols Important information Power On Off Temperature 1 Temperature 2 Indicates that the instrument is REC recording readings data logging Indicates page by page scrolling gt lt mode during data log playback Battery connector orientation Chapter 2 Getting Acquainted Introduction This instrument will clearly and accurately report critical information needed to pro
20. may be lifted out of the battery socket at this point Reverse this procedure to install the fresh battery Spare Parts Spare parts are listed in Table 6 1 See Chapter 1 for contact information See the included TITAN manifold instructions for manifold related spare parts 40824 System Analyzer Bumper Plugs amp Sensor Probe Boots 40827 USB cable 40828 General Purpose K Type Probe 4M 69218 General Purpose K Type Probe 1M Software Updates Details related to software updates are available online at www yellowjacket com sa or by contact ing Ritchie Engineering See Chapter 1 for contact information When Further Assistance is Needed If this manual does not include information need ed to resolve any difficulty you may experience 1 Examine the instrument for any cracks or other damage It may be necessary to remove the boots and battery door for a complete inspection If damage is found contact Ritchie Engineering See the contact information in Chapter 1 2 Replace the sensors probes and or batteries 3 Additional technical information may be available at www yellowjacket com sa 4 It may be necessary to return the instru ment to Ritchie if the information in this manual and the help provided here does not resolve the issue If this is the case determine the version and serial numbers for your instrument by accessing the set up screen If the unit is not functional the seria
21. nly larger pres sure changes Zoom out Left Side Suction pressure Low Side Right Side Discharge pressure High Side 07 07 09 09 19 Psig R 22 Min 28 lt Figure 3 2 2nd System Analyzer Display screens press the UP LEFT key to activate a pop up screen where options can be changed using the UP LEFT and DOWN RIGHT keys Press the MENU key to save the selections and exit the pop up screen Discharge pressure High Side 3 When data recording is activated this indicator will gradually change from red to blue indicating the size of one page of 4 1 Pressure units While using any of the digital manifold or vacuum gauge display F Temperature 2 F q data During playback it will help the user to decide whether to move through the data slowly or page by page Adjusting the sampling rate will affect the amount of data on each page Figure 3 3 3rd System Analyzer Display Vacuum reading The message Out of The instrument can simultaneously use display inputs from two sources Vacuum Sensor e Internal Pressure Transducers Note Although the internal pressure transducers are primarily used for positive pressures they also give a helpful indication of vacuum activity before the vacuum sensor indicates values in the ranges the first time the vacuum sensor calibration num Elapsed time display Press Clear to reset Sensor C
22. o display more or less of the data acquisition event enhancing a user s ability to see significant events not accessible during data logging Toggles pressure resolution to fit analog pressure data within the display enhancing a user s ability to see significant events Up Left Assists in selection of values and D J data points depending on the func Right tion feature involved not accessible during data logging Understanding the Displays 07 07 09 07 16 Psig R 22 a DIGITAL MANIFOLD P T CHART VACUUM GAUGE DATA LOGGING SET UP 07 07 09 09 09 Psig R 0 0 0 0 hin 0 0 Max 0 0 Min 0 0 Max 0 0 Figure 2 4 Menu Display Figure 2 7 Vacuum Gauge Display See Chapter 3 Use the A or Y keys to scroll through the menu Press the Enter key to make a selection 07 07 09 09 19 Psig R 22 C 66 4 261 1 Mlin 29 0 Max 149 1 Min 28 4 Max 260 2 6 30 BEGIN LOGGING PLAY BACK ERASE FILE Set64 0 Crs 650 Set2563 Crs 2593 Yaporsat 38 3 F Liquidsat 120 0 F Temp 1 56 8 F Temp BDE PF Superheat 18 5 Ff Subcool 34 3 F ERASE ALL Figure 2 8 Data Logging Start Up Display Figure 2 5 System Analyzer Display See Chapter 4 See Chapter 3 07 07 09 09 10 Psig R 22 Refrigerant type R 22 Temperature unit Fahrenheit Elevation 0 07 07 09 09 09 Psig R 22 an Pressure Vapor F Liquid F 66 0 38 2 38 4 67 0 38 9 39 1 68 0 39 6 39 8 69 0 40 3 40 5
23. pecify settings from 30 seconds to 60 minutes Low Battery Conditions The unit will attempt to store all logged data if low battery power is detected Once the data is stored unit will turn off Maximizing Battery Life Battery life decays fastest when the DIGITAL MANIFOLD display is selected the vacuum sen sor is attached and the backlight is on Battery life during data logging is maximized by using high performance batteries detaching the vacuum sensor if not in use and a short Power Saving Mode time setting is selected Keyboard Keys Note that pressing a key that has not been assigned to a function will result in three short beeps T 2 1 Key Functions Power On Off see Chapter 2 Turn ing the Instrument On and Off Menu Accesses menu of instrument functions Accepts selected functions and values This key will also toggle the instru ment data display modes See Chapter 3 During playback of logged data toggles between point by point and page by page scrolling A single press clears the chart set point See Figure 3 1 item 11 Press and hold to clear Min and Max values See Figure 3 1 item 5 Resets vacuum timer to 0 00 00 See Chapter 3 Freezes the data display at the moment the key is depressed when data is being displayed A second key press will return the display to the normal dynamic mode not ac cessible during data logging Toggles time resolution t
24. perly service re frigeration and air conditioning equipment With its many features time can be saved and the quality of service can be verified through data reports for customer satisfaction Some of the most signifi cant features include e High accuracy and resolution e Very fast and sensitive leak detection e Robust temperature compensation with fault detection e Data logging and downloading for reporting and analysis e High durability and weather resistance Note that these instructions do not cover the manifold attached to the instrument Turning the Instrument On and Off Press and release the O key to turn unit on After the logo appears briefly the instrument will pres ent the main menu Press and hold the O key two seconds to turn unit off 07 07 09 07 16 Psig T Roo DIGITAL MANIFOLD P T CHART VACUUM GAUGE DATA LOGGING SET UP Figure 2 1 Menu Display Battery Considerations The instrument uses eight AA batteries The user may select batteries of the following types Alkaline AA Lithium Ni MH Ni Cd Li Pol Li lon from the Setup menu see Chapter 5 Do not mix battery types including rating i e do not mix four Ni MH rated at 1600mAh with four Ni MH rated at 1800mAh Also each battery in a set of eight must be at the same power state preferably fully charged The battery life indicator is only accurate when the correct battery type is selected in the SET UP menu The
25. r to clean it Although the display has a tough hard coated protective lens clean the lens carefully since display clarity is a critical component of this instru ment e Normally the lens can be cleaned as one would clean plastic eyeglass lenses Use a soft 100 cotton or microfiber cloth and water or eyeglass lens cleaning solution Do not use paper products e lf the lens is very dirty generously soak a soft cloth with warm soapy dish soap water and place the cloth for a couple of minutes over the lens to loosen any stubborn dirt Wipe off excess water with a clean less dampened 100 cotton or microfiber cloth and complete the cleaning using the normal lens cleaning method described above f a non water soluble substance adheres to the lens soak a small piece of soft cloth with kerosene and place the cloth for a couple of minutes over the substance to loosen it Gen tly dab the loosened substance with clean less kerosene dampened pieces of 100 cotton cloth until the substance is lifted Allow to dry and then complete the cleaning using the normal lens cleaning method described above 13 Replacing the Batteries The main batteries will need to be replaced on a routine basis Battery performance issues are discussed in Chapter 2 The coin cell battery maintains the time and date information It may need to be replaced once or twice in the life of the instrument To exit the Set up display press the M
26. t favorites can be changed at any time by going to the SET UP menu second page and selecting Refrigerant Favorites 02 22 10 11 38 Psig R 22 LCD brightness LCD contrast Time format Time amp Date set MM DD YY Refrigerant favorites Zero pressure Ver A 1 06 Ver B 1 04 S N ESN 03 Figure 5 3 Refrigerant Favorites Set up The refrigerant favorites screen will appear giving several options Favorite refrigerants will be identi fied with the standard blue or red background colors Refrigerants that are not favorites will be identified with a grey background color The CLEAR button will clear all favorites except the currently active refrigerant shown at the top of the screen The HOLD button will set all refrigerants as favorites e Use the UP LEFT or DOWN RIGHT buttons to scroll through the refrigerant list The yellow underline will identify the location in the list To change a favorite identify it with the yellow underline and press the ENTER button The ENTER button will either remove the refriger ant as a favorite by turning it grey or make it a favorite by turning it red or blue The MENU button will close the refrigerant favorites screen saving changes 02 22 10 11 40 Psig R 11 R 12 R 22 c R 22 a R 114 R 115 R 116 R 123 R 125 R 134a R 141b i ba _R 152a R 218 R 236ea R 236fa R 245ca R 113 Clear Clear all Enter Set Clear Hold Set all Menu Done Figur
27. temperature indicated by the T1 thermocouple For proper superheat measurement the T1 probe should be mea suring the suction line temperature Temp 2 T2 The temperature indicated by the T2 thermocouple For proper subcool ing measurement the T2 probe should be measuring the liquid line temperature While using any of the digital manifold or vacuum gauge display screens press the UP LEFT key to activate a pop up screen where options can be changed using the UP LEFT and DOWN RIGHT keys Press the MENU key to save the selections and exit the pop up screen Superheat The calculated superheat for the selected refrigerant Subcool The calculated subcooling for the selected refrigerant NOTE These calculations are based on the measured pressures and temperatures Charted pressure Time indication cursor Seconds per samples sample interval Use the Chart Time key to toggle this value through the available settings A small number will show rapid pressure changes by displaying a short period of time Zoom in A large number will show only slower pressure changes by display ing a larger period of time Zoom out Pressure scale range Use the Chart Pres Key to toggle pressure resolution to fit analog pressure data within the display enhancing a user s ability to see significant events A small range will show small pressure changes zoom in A larger range will show o
28. ulated time limit based on the current sampling rate When data logging the sampling rate will dictate the chart time setting on the Digital Manifold screen 07 07 09 09 11 Sampling rate 0 1 Sec Press ENTER to begin Free space 11490 KB Estimated logging time _ Figure 4 2 Data Logging Start Up Screen After selecting the sampling rate and pressing ENTER the digital manifold screen will appear as usual When the instrument is logging data the REC icon will flash at the top of the screen and the red indicator light next to the keypad will flash periodically Playback and USB Functionality Saved data log files can be viewed using the Playback option In Playback mode the digital manifold screen will appear just as it did during the logging process Use the lt gt buttons to scroll through the recorded data As you scroll the date time pressures temperatures and charts will change to match the stored values To scroll faster use the ENTER key to switch to page by page scrolling indicated by lt gt icon Pressing ENTER again will switch back to the slower point by point scrolling Instructions for utilizing the USB functionality are supplied with the software which is available at www yellowjacket com sa Note that data log files whether viewed on the analyzer as shown in Figure 4 3 or on a PC will always be identified by the date and time when the recording was started Ke
29. ype The proper refrigerant type must be entered in this field in order to get accurate saturation tempera tures and superheat subcooling calculations Your system analyzer is pre loaded with an extensive list of refrigerants identified by their official ASHRAE numbers This list of refrigerants can be updated See our website at www yellowjacket com sa for more information about updating the refrigerant list 11 12 The refrigerant database in this unit may include refrigerants classified as flammable If such refrigerants are selected the operator may need additional certifications and or training Consult your government and legal authority and comply fully with all requirements Note As you scroll through the list that the names of flammable refrigerants are highlighted with a red background If a flammable refrigerant is selected a warning message will appear This warning message must be acknowledged before proceeding Refrigerants that do not have ASHRE designations if any are designated with abbrevi ated trade names Temperature Unit select Fahrenheit F or Celsius C degrees Elevation For accurate refrigerant PT data and psia calculations the operating elevation must be entered The more accurately you set the elevation the more accurate your readings will be Remember to change the elevation setting when your job takes you to higher or lower elevations The factory default is zero sea level
30. ystem oil When the pressure falls into the read out range the numeric readout will appear The vacuum sensor requires approximately 30 seconds of operating warm up time before the readings are accurate Tips for avoiding sensor contamination Inspect fitting for signs of oil before connecting the 69086 vacuum gauge sensor Keep the sensor vertical when possible e Connect the gauge directly to the system away from the pump e Isolate the pump from the system and the gauge with a valve before turning the pump off This is very important when the gauge is mounted near the pump Chapter 4 Data Logging Introduction Data simultaneously generated by the tempera ture and pressure inputs and vacuum sensor may be stored in the instrument s memory for viewing later via the instrument s PLAYBACK mode or by downloading the data to a PC Before data logging verify that the units tem perature pressure vacuum are set to the desired values They cannot be changed when data logging is active 04 221 SLLLN BEGIN LOGGING PLAY BACK ERASE FILE ERASE ALL Figure 4 1 Data Logging Menu Begin Logging To activate data logging select the BEGIN LOG GING option from the main Data Logging menu The data logging start up screen will appear allowing you to select the sampling rate The sampling rate defines how often readings will be stored This screen also shows the available data logging memory and the calc
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