TECNOCLIM PRO PLUS
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1. Proceed to the following connections Test sequence High pressure coupler red on HP Efficiency circuits sercice valve an HP pressure sensor s derivation Condenser cable between pressure sensor Evaporator pressure sensors connector and MEC Compressor EXXOCLIM interface PWM compressor Power supply cable to vehicle s 0 5V pressure senso battery 8 Power supplies Validate to continue Monitoring and simulation of D 5V linear pressure sensors AC Pressure sensor test 0 5 The last of the 3 screens opposite allows the user to check the Description Value Unit following parameters SV power supply 50W OV power supply 00V P Signal measurement 196V y a RS PO Poa e SL supplies 5v and ground HP service valve 111 N the signal delivered by the pressure the deduced high pressure from the pressure sensor s signal the high pressure measured by the TECNOCLIM PRO PLUS tool via the systems HP service valve Validate to access simulation mode 26 6 7 2 Simulation function You can go from measuring mode to simulation mode and vice versa just by pressing the key marked with a star on the TECNOCLIM PRO PLUS tool AC The simulation mode allows the user to Pressure sensor test U V alter the value of the pressure sensor s effective pressure present in the system effective high pressure read by the HP pressure sensor effective high pressure read by th2. SPECIFICATIONS Specifications THR probe and TECNOCLIM PRO PLUS tool Temperature Range 10 to 50 C Probe THR Resolution 1 C Temperature Range 30 to 120 C Probes TK Resolution 1 C Hygrometry Probe THR 5 to 95 Range 0 to 31 bars high pressure Resolution 100 mbars Range 0 to 8 bars low pressure Resolution 10 mbars Usong djack plug 9 26V _ Using the A1000 cable to the car battery 6 23V Never not to replace the accumulators by batteries IN Use only accumulators whose characteristics are as follows Accumulateurs Size AA RG Technology Ni MH Nickel M tal Hybride Voltage 1 2V Capacity 1700 mAh Use temperature from 0 to 50 C Environment Storage temperature from 20 to 60 C Reference temperature 23 C 2 C Do not to expose the apparatus to the rain and water projections Do not to use this apparatus to take measurements on the mains 230 Vac 50
3. condenser test evaporator test internal controlled compressor test MEC external controlled compressor test PWM linear 0 5V pressure sensor test power supplies test Description of connections Description of the test conditions Test sequence application 12 AUTO DIAGNOSTIC MODE Vehicle configuration Description of connections Acquisition of the initial conditions Description of the test conditions o Automatic acquisition gt Measurements results display Display of the possible causes of failure Record 9 MEASUREMENT MODE The measurement mode enables graph or digital display of several physical values such as High and low pressure of the vehicle s air conditioning circuit Temperature and hygrometry of the ambient air or of the vent air let out by the system Temperatures of coolant fluid circulating the pipes with which the thermocouple clamps TK1 to TK4 are in contact In measurement mode TECNOCLIM PRO PLUS suggests two types of display e the displayers mode default mode e the detail mode 5 1 DISPLAYERS MODE After selection and confirmation of the measurement mode past the main menu of the AIR CONDITIONING function the TECNOCLIM PRO PLUS goes by default into Displayers mode This display mode shows the whole of AC available data in large digital display HP bar LP bar Temp TK1 C Temp TK2 C To
4. 42 Update mode The update mode allows The activation of the automatic search of available updates for the Tecnoclim manager software and the Tecnoclim Pro Plus tool needs an internet connection The manual search of updates from the internet To show the installed software version of the Tecnoclim manager software To show the installed software version of the TECNOCLIM PRO PLUS To proceed to the updates amp TecnoCLIM Manager 1 02 Preference Activate the automatic update Search for new updates on the internet Last checked on TecnoCLIM Manager Current version Vesrion is available locally TecnoCLIM Serial no Current version Vesrion is available locally 43 USB Capture utility The USB Capture utility allows when the TECNOCLIM PRO PLUS tool is linked to the PC to display the tools screen onto the PC screen 2 possibilities Dynamique display Screenshots 2 1 02 5 x MN Ww a g Capturer Sauver Continu Am ter A propos P riph riques connect s 2 TECNOCLIM PRO G FAri A os Taille originale Recentrer la fen tre USBCapture Aper u E Ol xj becnodlim pro x a Capturer Sauver Continu Aretes A Propos P riph nques connect s ce TECNOCLIM PRO e Aper u Affichage Taille originale Recentrer la fen tre CLIMATISA TION 44 Help The Help mode allows the display of the TECNOCL
5. PRO PLUS tool is now recognized by the PC as an USB peripheral 39 10 DOWNLOADING AND PRINTING OF RECORDS The A4 size printing of records measurement amp Auto Diagnostics is possible using the TECNOCLIM MANAGER storage and printing utlity software This application must be installed from the TECNOCLIM PRO PLUS CD Rom by executing the file Tecnoclim manager Setup exe Configuration At the occasion of the first use ot the Tecnoclim Manager software it is needed to fill in the informations relative to the TECNOCLIM PRO PLUS owner These informations will be systematically shown at the top of any diagnostic or measurement report printed page allows to add a logo at the printed report allows to save the user configuration amp TecnoCLIM Manager 1 02 Company Company name SFK ITALIA S r l Adress lp code Country Phone Operator by default Mame First name Language Language E nglizh se 40 At the end of the configuration data keyboarding save the configuration using the button and quit the page using the button hug Proceed by the same way concerning the update configuration Main screen amp TecnoCLIM Manager 1 02 Diagnostics allows the data downloading to the PC storage and printout of any records memorized in the TECNOCLIM PRO PLUS tool Update allows the updating of the TECNOCLIM PRO PLUS embedded software and the TECNOCLIM MANAGER PC softw
6. Ventilator selector on maximum air speed position Ar distributor on frontal flow Follow up of the description of the position conditions to realise the automatic Place the THR sensor as close as possible of the front central aerator procedure Validate to start the test 30 AC Auto diagnostic Description Value Unit T pulsed air 6 New acquisition phase Only temperature Hygrometry 4A measurements and hygrometry of vent air are T max acceptable 65 C displayed Acquisition 2 A scroll bar inside the red circle shows the progress of the test The user must keep during the whole test the conditions required to get started that have been previously described time s b A ST AC End of procedure in the event of a OU PRESI positive result Ambiant air temperature 24 9 C Ambiant air hygrometry 56 A summary table on the right is displayed Satistaying efficiency S showing the minimal maximum and average values measured in the course of the Description Value Unit diagnosis procedure Over heating 10 80 High pressure 127f bar The initial conditions as well as the efficiency of the air conditioning circuit that is to say the T low pressure 84C lowest temperature reached by the vent air are displayed too A last screen then confirms the correct functioning of the air conditioning system It is then possible to either save these GOOD RESULT
7. hose screw the blue low pressure quick connection to an end of the blue low pressure flexible hose 2 screw the free ends of both high and low pressure flexible hoses onto the TECNOCLIM PRO PLUS tool following the colours indicated on the case 3 connect the 4 thermocouple probes TK1 to TK4 into the location to that effect on the TECNOCLIM PRO PLUS case 4 press ON OFF button to turn the equipment on The diagnosis tool is from now on ready for use the connection to the vehicle of different elements such as TK THR probes HP amp BP quick connections pressure sensors adapters will be displayed on the TECNOCLIM PRO PLUS s screen while in use and depending on the mode or test chosen 4 USE 4 1 STARTING UP THE APPLICATION bescnedlim pro When powered on the TECNOCLIM PRO PLUS displays the opposite main menu CLIMA TISA TION Selecting the icon AIR CONDITIONING Using the navigation keys select the air conditioning icon from the icons in the main menu When the icon has been selected press the validation key in order to open the function AIR CONDITIONING proposed by the tool 4 2 AIR CONDITIONING MENU After selecting and confirming the function AIR CONDITIONING proposed by the tool the following menu appears AC 3 operating modes are suggested pO EEEE Measure mode that enables the user to display in graph form or digitally the DE 1022 Control mode that enables the user to monitor an
8. pressures THR probe for measuring the temperature and hygrometry of ambient air or vent air Wireless probe communicating by radio with TECNOCLIM PRO PLUS Set of TK probes 4 thermocouple probes for measuring the temperature of the coolant fluid by being in contact with the metallic pipes of the air conditioning system 2 2 ONOORWN FRONT PANEL On Off button On Off status led USB communication status Led Quick menu access Up Left key Return key Down Right key Escape key 2 3 CONNECTIONS 1 low pressure input 0 10 bars acceptable maximum pressure 10 bars 2 high pressure input 0 40 bars acceptable maximum pressure 40 bars 3 thermocouple temperature probe inputsTK1 to TK4 4 12V vehicle s battery input to be connected to CRCO PSA cable 5 linear pressure sensor s measurement simulation input to be connected to HP1000 cable to which one of the pressure sensor adapter will be connected Thermocouple temperature probe inputs TK1 to TK4 Use only K type thermocouples Low pressure input Never not to exceed the maximum acceptable pressure of 10 bars High pressure input Never not to exceed the maximum acceptable pressure of 40 bars 12V vehicle s battery input To be connected only to automotive 12V batteries 3 CONNECTING Connect the tool as described below 1 screw the red high pressure quick connection to an end of the red high pressure flexible
9. select a display Eh CN Temp TK3 C Temp TK4 C Temp C Hygro To show the selected value in Detail mode The displays are designed in black on white but they revert to white on black when they are selected 9 2 GRAPHIC MODE Description Value Unit High pressure 13 3bar Low pressure 1 B5 bar Temperature TK1 The Graphic mode lists the whole of avallable signals in table form and Temperature TK2 traces the selected signal Temperature TK3 Temperature TK4 11 5 C Hygrometry From the Displayers Mode or the Detail Mode access to the Graphic Mode can be gained as follows IZ Detail Save Main menu 5 Close 14 5 3 DETAIL MODE This display mode gives detailed information of the selected value in the following way 1 Instant digital value 2 Maximum average and Minimum 3 Visualisation of the variation Trace function The Detail mode has a menu toolbar which allows the user to parameterise the trace function as well as the saving and storing of the values given 4 Menu toolbar 5 Visualisation of the time basis TECNOCLIM PRO PLUS uses the calibre directly thus enabling the most detailed possible display of the trace 3 automatic scale 15 DETAIL MODE MENU TOOLBAR When set in the Detail Mode the TECNOCLIM PRO PLUS is actually acquiring data it displays the value of the reading as well as the maximum the average and the mi
10. temperature of vent air below theoretical limit time s 19 6 2 LOAD TEST The load test aimed to determine the correct level of load of coolant fluid in the air conditioning circuit takes place in 4 stages AC load test AC AC load test load test Proceed to the following connections Test conditions 1 2 Test conditions 4 2 High pressure coupler red on HP A C compressor N since 5 to 10 Temperature selector on maximum circuit sercice valve min cold position n Engine speed hold between 1800 Ventilator selector on maximum air TZ temperature sensor on and 2200 rpm speed position condenser s output metallic manifold vehicle s side windows lowered Air distributor on frontal flow fresh air input flap opened position Validate to continue Validate to continue Validate to continue The last of the 3 screens gives the user 3 physical values High pressure in bars Temperature of high pressure fluid in degrees Celsius Value of under cooling in degrees Celsius AC load test Description Value Unit High pressure 0 lbar T high pressure C Sub cooling fe 0 Under load HP bar On the other hand it shows in graph form the circuits load level by means of a cursor which moves along a 3 zone graphic model Zone A if the cursor is stable in this zone it shows a lack of charge of liquid coolant in the tested circuit Zone B if th
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12. DIAGNOSTIC TOOL FOR AUTOMOTIVE AIR CONDITIONING CIRCUITS R134a TECNOCLIM PRO PLUS For monitoring and diagnosis help of automotive air conditioning circuits R134a USER GUIDE Warranty 2 years parts and labour Document n 0240247 V1 WARNING risk danger see user guide Warranty 2 years parts and labour Document n 0240247 V1 PRECAUTIONS REGARDING THE USE OF THE EXOCLIM INTERFACE AND COOLANT FLUID R134A gt This tool has been exclusively designed for professional operators who must Know about the principles of refrigeration cooling systems gas coolants and the damage that can occur due to devices under pressure Read this booklet carefully This unit may not be used with any coolant different from the one it has been designed for Before starting any operation make sure that the flexible hoses used do not contain non condensable gases Avoid inhaling steam coming from gas coolants Use appropriate protection measures such as eye protection and gloves direct contact with the coolant may cause blindness and other physical damage to the operator The coolants low boiling temperature approx 30 C may cause frostbite Do not work near open flames and hot surfaces coolant gas decomposes at high temperatures and releases toxic and aggressive substances harmful for the operator and the environment gt Use the tool in areas with suitable ventilation and good air circulation V Vv
13. Diag 02 01 Free space Description Value Unit Temperature TK4 C Ambiant temp 27 C Hygrometry 4w A The record is opened it Minimum LOAD DELETE possible to visualize the memorized values and graphicals temperature hygrometry 36 9 CONNECTING THE TOOL TOAPC The TECNOCLIM PRO PLUS tool has a USB port allowing a connection with a PC which is needed for The TECNOCLIM PRO PLUS software updating The TECNOCLIM MANAGER utility software use The USB CAPTURE utility software use Driver installation Insert the TECNOCLIM PRO PLUS disk in the PC s CD Rom drive Connect the tool to the PC using the USB cable included the PC detects a new peripheral and propose its installation Found Hew Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for current and updated software by looking on pour computer on the hardware installation CO or on the Windows Update Web site with pour permission Read our privacy policy Lan Windows connect to Windows Update to search for sofware es this time only dl Yes now and every time connect a device No nat this time Click Next to continue Tick No and validate using the button Next 3 Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for Tecnoclim pro Ce If your hardware came with an installation CD 482 or floppy disk insert it now What do you want t
14. High pressure coupler red on HP A C compressor ON since 5 to 10 Temperature selector on maximum circuit s sercice valve min cold position Engine speed hold between 1800 Ventilator selector on maximum air Low pressure coupler blue on LP and 2200 rpm speed position circuits service valve vehicle s side windows lowered Air distributor on frontal flow fresh air input flap opened position Validate to continue Validate to continue Validate to continue The last of the 4 screens gives the user 2 physical MECH compressor test values Description Value Unit High pressure Dobar High pressure in bars Low pressure 000jhar Low pressure in bars LPibar dia On the other hand it shows in graph form the compressor s operation status by means of a cursor which moves along a graphic model characteristic of the functioning of variable capacity compressors which comprises various zones HP bar Zone A if the cursor is stable in this zone it shows that the compressor is at minimum capacity Zone B if the cursor is stable in this zone it shows that the compressor is at maximum capacity Zone C if the cursor is stable in this zone it shows that the compressor is in the regulation stage if the cursor is stable in one of these zones it indicates compressor malfunction this graphic model is only shown in the event 93 of the vehicle configuration needing a variable cap
15. IM PRO PLUS user manual Needs Adobe Reader TecnoCLIM Manager 1 02 Available documents manuals help 45 PRINTOUT SAMPLE MEASUREMENT MODE Pomar SPXITALIA S r l Date 27 07 2000 MIN immabiculation 2205XY74 klom iraga 142000 km DO HATE DDU 8 D Foemam SPXITALIA S r l anis VIN 7 MF Mod le 307 immairiculadon 2255x774 Marque PEUGEOT Klom trage 142000 km Terrasse PE Commanaires dema Page 2 46 PRINTOUT SAMPLE AUTO DIAGNOSTIC MODE MOBINAIR SPXITALIA 5 r l Tel 4392 Fax 39 _ 253 T 20 267 E EMicachi mauvaise 0 0 bars ao c 25 0 C 0 0 bare 00 T 250 E RESULTAT INCORRECT manque de fluide tranglememt dans le circult Impressa d fschuesux Cachet soc 47 GLOSSARY Undercooling The undercooling shows the difference between the liquid coolant temperature taken when coming out of the condenser and the R134 s theoretical condensing temperature calculated from the high pressure value present in the air conditioning circuit The undercooling value of an R134 air conditioning circuit must be comprised between 4 and 13 C Overheating The overheating shows the difference between the liquid coolant temperature taken when coming out of the evaporator and the R134 s theoretical evaporation temperature calculated from the low pressure value present in the air conditioning circuit The overheating value of an R134 air conditioning ci
16. The Auto Diagnostic Mode will enable the user to carry out a full diagnosis of any air conditioning circuit equipped with 2 service valves and to get only a few minutes later an interpretation of the results of the measurements All along this procedure the user is guided by the tool EXOCLIM which gives an accurate description of the connections to be made prior to every stage of the test as well as how they are brought into play Poke DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE AC Choose mode Auto Diagnostic from the Mode choice main menu AIR CONDITIONING on the tool TECNOCLIM PRO PLUS Auto diagnostic Full air conditioning system diagnostic with final interpretation of results AC Vehicle configuration Service valves 2 Valves HP LP O1 Valve LP 31 Valve HP Pressure sensor type Linear O Mechanical Choose the vehicle configuration The vehicle dealt with in this example consists of 2 service valves high and low pressure It is equipped with a linear high Compressor type a Variable capacity O Fixed capacity E ion t i D pressure sensor with a variable capacity O Calibrated tube accu compressor and with a gas expansion system of the type expansion valve 28 AC Auto diagnostic Connections 1 2 High pressure coupler red on HP circuits sercice valve Description of connections needed for the Low pressure coupler blue on LP circuits service valve measurements to be made b
17. The simulation mode enables the user to Description Value Unit alter the value of the PWM of the signal emitted to the compressor while still being able to read the effective high and low pressures present in the system Obar Obar _ Oz Validate to access measurement mode The user can change the signal set with the high and low keys of the TECNOCLIM PRO PLUS tool This information will then be treated by the compressor which will allow the user to check the air conditioning system s responses at the compressor s valve control signal You can go back to reading mode just by pressing the key marked with a star the compressor will then receive the PWM emitted from the car electronics itself Note 1 the PWM signal set default value is fixed at 50 25 6 7 0 5V PRESSURE SENSOR TEST The pressure sensor test will allow the user to check the good functioning of the high pressure sensor of the air conditioning system by comparing the high pressure value which is deduced from the voltage delivered by the pressure sensor with the real value of the pressure measured by the TECNOCLIM PRO PLUS tool On the other hand the simulation function will allow us to send different pressure values to the ECU thus being able to control the compressor s high and low cut offs its restarts as well as the engine fans starting stopping 6 7 1 Measuring function AC AC Control Pressure sensor test 0 5
18. Y vo WV Before disconnecting the tool make sure that all valves are closed By doing so you Will prevent the coolant from dispersing into the atmosphere The tool must always be used under the supervision of the operator Do not use the interface near explosive gas steam or dust Respect the measurement peaks indicated on the interface Check correct operation of the TECNOCLIM PRO PLUS by measuring known values If in doubt have the tool checked SUMMARY 1 INTRODUCTION i aa iais a ies 5 2 TECNOCLIM PRO PLUS CARRYING CASE DESCRIPTION ccscccssssccsssccccccccccccccsccccccccscccccscccseeees 6 Zar CONTENTO DESCRIPTHON ea ata aie aie aa aaa a a e 6 22 RON N 7 230 CONNECTIONS e e e Sa S Aaaa 8 3 CONNECTING SR S RA AA AAA E AS AAA 9 4 US Esso ina ab aa aa b aa ka aa ba aaa aa as bos ai 10 4 1 STARTING UP THE APPLICATION curo senesni erotico are ei cc en sc nca S 10 42 AIR CONDITIONING MENU suicocaz nd reddit 11 4 3 VEHICLE CONFIGURATION esevtorotorsinintorolorolorotorolorlararcoterotoroloratosolerolocolerolocolartas 11 44 ARCHITECTURE OF THE AIR CONDITIONING FUNCTION eee 12 5 MEASUREMENT MODE ess nie iseis ala si is E Ii aaa si a i ita 13 5 1 DISPLAYERS MODE e i io 13 De CORAPAICSMODE Rau as nore aaa ateo ies a a a a a 14 539 lt DEALJ MODE srera trio 15 6 CONTROL MODE SR ooo das Da a oi as adis sio 18 6T EFFIGOENGY TEST Likau kai a ia i i a a a i a a ee 19 62 COAD TESTS 2 reel a a a a a a a a cu 20
19. acity compressor 6 6 PWM COMPRESSOR TEST The PWM compressor test enable the user to monitor and to simulate the external controlled compressor mounted on the air conditioning circuit being tested AC AC Control PVM compressor test Proceed to the following connections Test sequence High pressure coupler red on HP Efficiency circuits sercice valve Load Low pressure coupler blue on LP Evaporator MEC Compressor Frequency Y cable between PIM m compressor compressor s connector 72 i and Exxoclim interface EXXOCLIM b f O 5V pressure senso 6 Power supplies o Validate to continue Monitoring and simulation of PUM controlled compressors 1 2 3 Condenser circuits service valve 5 6 6 1 Measuring function AC PWM compressor test The last of the 3 screens opposite Description Value Unit allows the user to check the following High pressure OObar parameters Low pressure O00 bar y Frequency 0e the high and low pressure values PWM measured from the air conditioning system The frequency of the signal emitted by the vehicle electronics The PWM of the signal emitted by the vehicle electronics Validate to access simulation mode 24 6 6 2 Simulation function You can go from measuring mode to simulation mode and vice versa just by pressing the key marked with a star on the TECNOCLIM PRO PLUS tool AC PVM compressor test
20. alues of The high pressure The temperature of the fluid when coming out of the condenser The temperature difference at entering and coming out of the condenser The sub cooling value On the other hand a cursor moves along a graphic model called graph showing availability of gas R134 comprising 3 ZONES Zone A fluid coming out of the condenser in liquid state correct result Zone B fluid coming out of the condenser saturated incorrect result Zone C fluid coming out of the condenser in gaseous state incorrect result 21 6 4 EVAPORATOR TEST The evaporator test will enable the user to determine that the evaporator regulator unit of the air conditioning circuit fulfils its role that is to say it makes the liquid coolant go from a high pressure liquid state to a low pressure gaseous state AC AC AC evaporator test evaporator test evaporator test Proceed to the following connections Test conditions 1 2 Test conditions 2 2 Low pressure coupler blue on LP A C compressor ON since 5 to 10 Temperature selector on maximum circuits service valve min cold position Engine speed hold between 1800 Ventilator selector on maximum air and 2200 rpm speed position vehicle s side windows lowered Air distributor on frontal flow fresh air input flap opened position T4 temperature sensor on evaporators output metallic manifold Validate to continue Val
21. among the measurements taken the tool itself can interrupt its own boss s procedure THR probe not connected Warning Sensors not connected THR Cette interruption intervient lorsque aucune communication n est d tect e entre l outil TECNOCLIM PRO PLUS et la sonde THR En mode diag Automatique uniquement Unsuitable ambient temperature Warning Temperature lower than o Test aborted This other interruption occurs exclusively during the measurement of the initial conditions prior to a efficiency test in monitor mode or at the beginning of the Automatic Diag procedure In fact no control or diagnosis of an air conditioning circuit can be really reliable if the temperature outside the vehicle is below 15 C 33 Incompatibility of the vehicle configuration Warning The choosen vehicle s configuration does not allow this test This interruption could occur at the beginning of the Automatic Diag procedure when the vehicle configuration selected by the user is not compatible with the procedure This interruption does not allow the Automatic Diag procedure to carry on for example if the vehicle dealt with only has one fill up valve Abnormal temperature of vent air Warning Check the opening of the front aerator and the mixing flap position This interruption also reserved for the Automatic Diag procedure could occur when the temperature of the vent air remains abnorma
22. are USB Capture utility allowing a dynamic display of the TECNOCLIM PRO PLUS screen to the PC screen Configuration allows the configuration about the user and the advanced configuration of the tool Help gives the access to the TECNOCLIM PRO PLUS user manual pdf files Quit closes the Tecnoclim Manager application 41 Diagnostics mode This mode allows the data downloading storage and printing of the records from the TECNOCLIM PRO PLUS tool TecnoCLIM Manager 1 02 Registration UN MEASUREME Hi DIAGNOSTIC UN MEASUREME Eh DIAGNOSTIC UN MEASUREME UN MEASUREME UN MEASUREME UN MEASUREME UN MEASUREME UN MEASUREME UN MEASUREME UN MEASUREME UN MEASUREME WW MEASUREME UN MEASUREME UN MEASUREME 17408 2007 17 08 2007 17 08 2007 17 08 2007 17 08 2007 14 03 2007 14 03 2007 14 09 2007 14 09 2007 14 03 2007 14 03 2007 14 03 2007 14 09 2007 14 09 2007 14 09 2007 14 09 2007 Mame ip Code Hame PEUGEOT From the records list stored by the Tecnoclim Manager software it is possible to select and open a record as to visualize modify delete or print it out open a record Ri print out a record delete a record allows the data downloading from the Memory of the TECNOCLIM PRO PLUS tool needs the USB connection between the TECNOCLIM PRO PLUS tool the tool must be powered and on its main menu page
23. arry out measurements monitor or automatic diagnostic of any system equipped with 2 fill up valves 3 operation modes will allow the more or less advanced user to carry out in few minutes a complete diagnosis of the cold loop to easily monitor the charge the efficacy of one of the elements of the circuit or to fine tune a research for a breakdown thanks to precise readings of physical values such as pressure temperature hygrometry Completely future proof this tools software can be updated Your ROBINAIR distributor will inform you about its availability and application modes By doing so you can make the most of software development and have permanently at your disposal a tool you can rely on for your everyday needs 2 TECNOCLIM PRO PLUS CARRYING CASE DESCRIPTION 2 1 CONTENT S DESCRIPTION The TECNOCLIM PRO PLUS carrying case contains the following elements TECNOCLIM PRO PLUS tool to place under the bonnet it allows the user to measure and treat the physical values of the air conditioning circuit It allows as well to record and store measurements data Communicating with PC using its USB link Software drivers records and print outs software supplied it allows diagnostic report print outs P12v cable to be connected to the vehicle s 12V battery as to power the TECNOCLIM PRO PLUS tool and to reload its internal battery Cable and couplers for R134a service valves dedicated to the measurement of high and low
24. e TECNOCLIM PRO PLUS tool simulated high pressure deduced out Description Value Unit HP pressure sensor 114bar RP service valve bar 27 bar HP simulated 2i6lbar from the signal set signal set this value can be adjusted TEO by the user Validate to access measurement mode The user can change the signal set with the high and low keys of the TECNOCLIM PRO PLUS tool This information will then be treated by the car electronics which will allow the user to check the air conditioning system s responses at different levels and pressure variations You can go back to reading mode just by pressing the key marked with a star the car electronics will then receive the pressure sensor s signal again which is the real image of the pressure present in the circuit Note 1 the signal set default value is the one which is read when the tool goes into simulation mode Note 2 due to safety reasons the simulation function is only available on those vehicles which are equipped with a High Pressure service valve Note 3 only the so called linear pressure sensors i e those which deliver a voltage image of the high pressure are subject to diagnosing and simulation The old generations of pressure sensors the so called tri function pressure sensors installed in series with the control circuit of the compressor s clutch can nelther be diagnosed nor simulated 21 7 AUTO DIAGNOSTIC MODE
25. e cursor is stable in this zone it shows an excessively high charge of coolant fluid in the circuit under test Zone C if the cursor is stable in this zone it shows a correct charge of the 20 6 3 CONDENSER TEST The condenser test will enable the user to determine that this element of the air conditioning circuit fulfils its role i e it makes the high pressure coolant fluid go from its gaseous state when entering the condenser to its liquid state when coming out of the condenser AC AC AC condenser test condenser test condenser test Proceed to the following connections Test conditions 1 2 Test conditions 2 2 High pressure coupler red on HP A C compressor ON since 3 to 10 Temperature selector on maximum circuit s sercice valve min cold position Engine speed hold between 1800 Ventilator selector on maximum air 11 temperature sensor on and 2200 rpm speed position condenser s input metallic manifold vehicle s side windows lowered Air distributor on frontal flow fresh air input flap opened position T temperature sensor on condensers output metallic manifold Validate to continue Validate to continue Validate to continue AC condenser test Description Value Unit High pressure Talka Input TPC Output RAE Sub cooling eae GOOD RESULT B Enthalpy k J kg Cursor placed in The last of the 4 screens opposite gives the user the digital v
26. element or a functionality of the air conditioning circuit Auto Diagnostic mode that enables the user to do a thorough diagnosis of the whole air conditioning circuit and to Graphic or digital display of give a final interpretation of its results measured values 4 3 VEHICLE CONFIGURATION Regardless of the selected mode AC Measure Control and Automatic Diag a Vehicle configuration Service valves page called vehicle configuration will 32 Valves HP LP tell the tool TECNOCLIM PRO PLUS the Ol Valve LP 01 Valve HP environment in which it is going to be working Pressostat type Linear The following can be configured the ME nes number of service valves available in the Compressor type vehicle the type of compressor mounted Variable capacity in the air conditioning circuit as well as OFixed capacity the type of filtration used in that same Expansion type circuit Pressure reducing valve 7 Calibrated hole accu The selection is done by means of the tools selecting knob and it is saved after pressing the button MEJE 11 4 4 ARCHITECTURE OF THE AIR CONDITIONING FUNCTION Air conditioning main menu MEASUREMENT MODE Vehicle configuration Physical measurements Digital or graphic display of the physical values Record CONTROL MODE Vehicle configuration Test sequence to be choosen from efficiency test R134a load test
27. he wizard to do O Install the software automatically Recommended Ce Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue Tick Install from a list and validate using the button Next Found New Hardware Wizard Please choose your search and installation options Ce Search for the best driver in these locations Use the check boxes below to limit or expand the default search which includes local paths and removable media The best driver found will be installed Search removable media floppy CD ROM Include this location in the search Pr hr 7 Don t search will choose the driver to install Choose this option to select the device driver from 4 list Windows does not guarantee that the driver you choose will be the best match for your hardware Tick Search from and validate using the button Next 38 Found New Hardware Wizard Please wait while the wizard installs the software Tecnoclim pro winder int To CINQ ES vestes Divers Cancel The pilot installation proceeds automatically do not cancel the procedure Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software hor Tecnaclim pro Click Finish to close the wizard At the end of the driver s installation procedure click on Finish to quit the program The TECNOCLIM
28. idate to continue Validate to continue AC The last of the 4 screens opposite gives o ewaporator test _ _ __ the user the digital values of Description Value Unit Low pressure 1 3bar Output AO Over heating se GOOD RESULT Enthalpy k J kg Curseur positionn en The low pressure The fluid temperature when coming out of the evaporator The temperature difference when entering and coming out of the evaporator The overheating value On the other hand a cursor moves along a graphic model called graph showing availability of gas R134 comprising 3 ZONES Zone A fluide en sortie d vaporateur a l tat liquide resultat incorrect Zone B fluide en sortie d vaporateur sature resultat incorrect Zone C fluide en sortie d vaporateur l tat gazeux r sultat correct 22 6 5 MECHANICAL COMPRESSOR TEST The mechanical compressor test will enable the user to ensure the correct functioning of the internal controlled compressor mounted on the air conditioning circuit being tested And in the case of a variable capacity compressor it ensures its good progress depending on the demand of vent air thanks to the user s intervention on the fan s command button This test can be divided up into 4 distinct phases AC AC AC MECH compressor test MECH compressor test MECH compressor test Proceed to the following connections Test conditions 1 2 Test conditions 2 2
29. lly high The user is invited to check that the opening of the front aerator is correct as well as the position of the mixing flap After this check selection and validation of the continue button will enable the user to carry on with the diagnosis procedure 34 8 MANAGING SAVED DATA The Measurement and Auto Diagnostic modes of the TECNOCLIM PRO PLUS allow the recording of data which will be stored as to be visualized or printed out lately RECORDS MEASUREMENT MODE The data recording from the measurement mode is possible as soon as the user has activated the pause function from the detail screen The recording function of the measurement mode will store simultaneously all inputs data from the TECNOCLIM PRO PLUS tool The measurement records are named ACMeas RECORDS AUTO DIAGNOSTIC MODE The data recording from the Auto Diagnostic mode is possible at the end of the diagnostic procedure by the validation of the icon Enregistrer The recorded data are corresponding to the final measurement table and the possible faults list shown at the end of any diagnostic The diagnostic records are named ClimDiag OPENING A RECORD Use the navigation keys in order to choose the saved data for editing E ACMeas 02 01 2 E ClimDiag 01 01 E ClimDiag 02 01 a E 7 LOAD DELETE Free space 30 Press the validation key to open the selected saved data E ClimDiag 01 01 E Clim
30. nimum The trace appears on the screen and the menu toolbar gives the four following choices Fe Goes back to previous screen Displayers or Graph Same function as the back key Deletes according to your choice the maximum the RE average the minimum the trace or the whole of memorised oe eee data L Selects the display speed of the trace points Acguisition speed can be adjusted from 100ms to 10s 0 Goes into pause mode Using the buttons e select the choices from the menu toolbar then select from the sub menus e confirm the selected choice then confirm the settings 16 e The pause mode allows the user to study the memorised trace To re start measuring Moving the trace s displayed area Adjustment of the size of the displayed area Makes a cursor appear on the trace vertical dotted line The cursor moves and the value of the trace under the cursor is displayed Status bar of the trace e The status bar shows the total duration of the trace grey rectangle e The black rectangle shows the visible part of the trace displayed area e 100ms indicates the acquisition speed It can be adjusted using the following values 1 100ms 200ms 400ms 1s 2s 4s or 10s e 6 0s indicates the size of the displayed area black rectangle adjustment e 30s indicates the total duration of the trace 17 6 CONTROL MODE The cont
31. rcuit must be comprised between 4 and 13 C Enthalpy Enthalpy represents the heat energy and the work that is brought into play depending on a fluids temperature and pressure In the case of fluid coolant R134 using an enthalpic diagram will allow us to determine the fluid s status liquid vapour or saturated from its pressure and temperature Output The output shows the effectiveness of the system from the user s point of view Mentioned on the diagnosis report carried out by the TECNOCLIM PRO PLUS tool it can take 3 different estates GOOD if the temperature of pulsated air taken during the acquisition phase is lower than the maximum admissible temperature determined by the tool 48 SATISFACTORY if the temperature of pulsated air taken during the acquisition phase is not over 2 C higher than the maximum admissible temperature determined by the tool BAD if the temperature of pulsated air taken during the acquisition phase is over 2 C higher than the maximum admissible temperature determined by the tool WARRANTY The TECNOCLIM PRO PLUS product has a two years period warranty as from the date of purchase against all vice of manufacture under conditions of normal use and maintenance and in accordance with the instructions present in this user guide Are excluded from this guarantee the accumulators as well as degradations resulting from a misuse or handling from negligence or accident to the product 49
32. results for further consultation even for later printing or to quit the diagnosis procedure 31 End of procedure in the event of a negative result AC A summary table opposite is pel RESULT displayed showing the minimal Ambiant air temperature 17 9 C maximum and average values Ambiant air hygrometry 32 measured in the course of the Vent air temperature 17 9 C diagnosis procedure Bon EN ICEREN Description Value Unit The initial conditions as well as the Sub cooling CCS efficiency of the air conditioning circuit Overheating SPC that is to say the lowest temperature a a CS Low pressure 375bar reached by the vent air are displayed T high pressure 184PC too T low pressure 16 0 AC BAD RESULT Possible faults reasons Automatic treatment of the values raised during 2 phases of acquisition of the procedure thus enabling the tool to under load suggest the possible causes for the faulty compressor malfunctioning of the air conditioning circuit being monitored as well as guiding the user in his search of the breakdown faulty expansion valve blocked It is then possible to either save these results for further consultation even for later printing or to abandon the diagnosis procedure presented case compressor power failure 32 7 2 PROCEDURE INTERRUPTIONS In the course of the automatic diagnosis procedure and when the tool detects incoherence
33. rol mode will enable the user to carry out a test sequence as a reply to a well defined need Test sequence Efficiency Load Condenser Evaporator MEC Compressor PWM compressor 0 5 pressure senso Power supplies In each of the test sequences the user will be guided by the tool TECNOCLIM PRO PLUS which gives an accurate description of the connections to be done prior to the test as well as of how the test will be put into effect 1 2 3 4 5 b f B Air conditioning circuit efficiency control Efficiency it monitors the efficiency of the air conditioning circuit Charge it monitors the charge level of coolant fluid in the air conditioning circuit Condenser it monitors the efficiency of the condenser Evaporator it monitors the efficiency of the evaporator MEC compressor lt monitors the correct functioning of the variable capacity compressor compressor using mechanical control PWM compressor lt monitors the correct functioning of the variable capacity compressor compressor using PWM control 0 5V pressure sensor controls and simulates linear s high pressure sensors Power supplies Volmeter function WARNING access to each of these tests will directly depend on the vehicle configuration selected by the user 18 6 1 EFFICIENCY TEST The efficiency test divided up into 5 phases will enable the user by measuring the vent air to determine the efficiency of the air conditioning s
34. y the tool Validate to continue Auto diagnostic Connections 2 2 T2 temperature sensor on condenser s output metallic manifold 3 temperature sensor on expansic Follow up of the description of valve s Input metallic manifold connections 14 temperature sensor on evaporators output metallic manifole Validate to continue AC Auto diagnostic Initial conditions measurement ambiant air temperature and hygrometry outside of the vehicle Place the THR sensor at a minimium distance of m from the car Follow up of the description of the conditions to realise the initial conditions measurment Validate to start the test 29 AC Auto diagnostic Acquisition 1 Validate to memorize the ambiant air temperature and hygrometry values e m Acguisition of temperature as well as of Initial conditions ambient hygrometry Temperature EE Confirming this page will enable the tool to determine the threshold of effectiveness Hygrometry that the air conditioning system will have to MT AC Auto diagnostic Test conditions 1 2 A C compressor ON since 5 to 10 min ve Engi d hold bet 1600 Description of the conditions to realise and 2200 pm the automatic procedure vehicle s side windows lowered fresh air input flap opened Validate to continue AC Auto diagnostic Test conditions 2 2 Temperature selector on maximum cold position
35. ystem under test depending on the initial conditions measured i e temperature and hygrometry of ambient air outside the vehicle AC AC AC Efficiency test Efficiency test Efficiency test Validate to memorize the i ambiant air temperature and Test conditions 1 2 hygrometry values Proceed to the following connections A C compressor ON since 5 to 10 Place the THR sensor ata Initial conditions min minimium distance of m from Engine speed hold between 1600 the car Temperature C and 2200 rpm vehicle s side windows lowered Validate to continue fresh air input flap opened Validate to continue Hygrometry AC Eff iciency test mr The last of the 5 screens of this test is shared ro lala between a digital display of temperature a patina hygrometry and th eoretical maximum O is temperature of vent air and a graph display position showing the development of the vent air possible of the front central aerator tem 0 eratu re Validate to continue The theoretical maximum temperature varies depending on the initial conditions temperature and hygrometry of ambient air AC o Efficiency test __ This display in graph form is broken down into 3 Description Value Unit zones T pulsed air 5 C Hygrometry 64 _ T max acceptable 8 0 C Zone shows a wrong temperature of vent air Zone B shows a satisfactory temperature of vent air Zone C shows a correct
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