Mastercool 69HVAC-PRO2 User Manual
ULTIMA ID PRO ™
OPERATION MANUAL
Analyzer Part Number: 69HVAC -PRO2
Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS V
FOR YOUR SAFETY VI
ANALYZER WARNINGS VI
GENERAL CAUTIONS VII
WELCOME VIII
1 INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW 1-09
1.1 GENERAL 1-09
1.2 FEATURES 1-10
1.3 Ultima ID ProTM COMPONENTS 1-11
Ultima ID ProTM Base Unit 1-11
Low Side Vapor Sample Hose 1-11
High Side Liquid Sample Hose 1-12
AC Power Adapter 1-12
Control Panel 1-13
Back Panel Connections 1-13
Hard Shell Stoarage/Carrying Case 1-14
2 ULTIMA ID PROTM OPERATION 2-15
2.1 FIRST USE 2-15
2.2 TURNING ON THE UNIT 2-15
2.3 CALIBRATION 2-16
2.4 VAPOR SAMPLING 2-17
2.5 LIQUID SAMPLING 2-18
2.6 VIEWING THE TEST RESULTS 2-18
2.7 CONTAMINATED BLEND REFRIGERANTS 2-19
2.8 PURE BLEND REFRIGERANTS 2-19
2.9 PURE BLENDS WITH INCORRECT COMPONENT RATIOS 2-20
2.10 MEASURING AIR 2-20
2.11 PRINTING THE TEST RESULTS & CHANNEL DATA 2-21
2.12 CHANNEL DATA MODELLING 2-22
3 MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 3-23
3.1 SETTING THE LCD CONTRAST 3-23
3.2 CHANGING THE WHITE PLASTIC SAMPLE FILTER 3-23
3.3 REPLACING THE BRASS SAMPLE HOSE RESTRICTOR 3-24
3.4 CHANGING THE PRINTER PAPER 3-25
3.5 SOFTWARE UPDATE 3-26
3.6 LOW BATTERY WARNING 3-26
3.7 AIR SENSOR LOW 3-26
3.8 ERROR MESSAGE 3-27
APPENDICES 3-28
3.9 SPARE PARTS LIST 3-28
3.10 APPENDIX B – SPECIFICATIONS 3-28
3.11 APPENDIX E – WARRANTY 3-29
CERTIFICATE OF CALIBRATION 3-30
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For Your Safety:
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE ATTEMPTING INSTALLATION OR OPERATION! Attempting to operate the Ultima ID Pro™ without fully
understanding its features and functions may result in unsafe conditions.
Analyzer Warnings
• REFRIGERANT BLEND WARNING: The HVAC industry is ever evolving new
refrigerants. Many of these new blends can be identied and/or proled using the
Ultima ID Pro™.
• SAMPLE FILTER WARNING: Replace the sample lter of the instrument
AS SOON AS RED SPOTS OR DISCOLORATION BEGIN TO APPEAR ON THE
OUTSIDE DIAMETER OF THE WHITE ELEMENT. Failure to properly maintain and
replace the sample lter will result in severe damage or inaccurate results.
• SAMPLE INPUT WARNING: The instrument includes sampling options. One
for High Side Liquid sampling and one for Low Side Vapor Sampling. Failure to use
the correct hose conguration on the proper sample port may result in incorrect
readings and/or damage to the instrument. DO NOT attempt to introduce liquid or
samples heavily laden with oil into the Low Side sampling hose conguration. Damage caused to the instrument due to the use of the wrong hose conguration on the
wrong port will void the warranty!
• BATTERY CHARGING WARNING: When charging the internal battery with
the supplied power supply, the power supply may become warm. If the power supply
becomes warm, unplug the immediately! When charging multiple analyzers, allow
the charger to cool between each battery.
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General Cautions
• ALWAYS wear eye and skin protection when working with refrigerants. Escaping
refrigerant vapors will present a freezing danger.
• ALWAYS turn the compressor OFF before connecting the instrument to an air
conditioning system.
• ALWAYS inspect the sample hose before each use. Replace the hose if it appears cracked, frayed, structed or fouled with oil.
• DO NOT direct refrigerant vapors venting from hoses towards the skin.
• DO NOT disassemble the instrument. There are no serviceable components
internal to the instrument and disassembly will void the warranty.
• ALWAYS place the Analyzer on a at and sturdy surface.
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not disassemble the instrument; do not
use the instrument in wet or damp areas.
• Some systems may contain hydrocarbons or ammable refrigerants. This
analyzer is designed with sealed heat sources and without sparking
components. Ensure adequate ventilation and always take proper precautions
when working with refrigerants.
• DO NOT breathe refrigerant and lubricant vapor or mist. Exposure may irritate
eyes, nose, and throat. If accidental system discharge occurs, immediately
ventilate the work area.
• DO NOT utilize any hose assembly other than those supplied with the
instrument. The use of other hose types will introduce errors into the refrigerant
analysis and instrument calibration.
• ALWAYS verify that the refrigerant which is tested from the Low Side does not
contain or will not emit heavy loads of oil or liquid.
• NEVER admit any sample into the instrument at pressures in excess of
500 psig.
• NEVER obstruct the air intake, sample exhaust or case ventilation ports of the
instrument during use.
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1 INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
1.1 General
Contamination and mislabelling of refrigerants either in storage cylinders or air conditioning systems
can lead to component corrosion, elevated head pressures and system failures when utilized by
unsuspecting technicians. The ability of the technician to determine refrigerant type and purity is severely hampered by the presence of air when attempting to utilize temperature-pressure relations.
The development of various substitute refrigerants further complicate the ability of a technician to
identify refrigerant purity based upon temperature-pressure relationships. The substitute refrigerant
blends can also introduce a ammability hazard to the technician and the ultimate end user of the
air conditioning system.
The Mastercool Ultima ID Pro™ Refrigerant Analyzer provides a fast, easy and accurate means to
determine refrigerant purity in refrigerant storage cylinders or directly in air conditioning systems.
The instrument utilizes non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) technology to determine the weight concentrations of multiple refrigerant types. Refrigerant purity is displayed on the LCD Screen and the user
must determine acceptable levels of purity based on their recovery or use standards. The instru-
ment is supplied complete with a 1⁄4” Flare Vapor Sampling Hose, a High Pressure Liquid Sample
Trap Assembly, a 100-240 VAC power transformer, built in Lithium Iron Phosphate battery, thermal
printer, and all required plumbing housed within a rugged, portable, storage case.
Testing occurs when sample gas is admitted into the instrument through the supplied sampling hose
congurations and presented to the sensing device. The instrument provides the user with direct
percent by weight concentrations.
The instrument interfaces with the user via a LCD graphic display, status indicator LED’s, and push
button communication switches. Direct percent by weight concentrations of the sampled refrigerant
are provided on the display as well as user directions and prompts. An on-board printer is provided
to print an on-the-spot analysis report.
The Mastercool Ultima ID Pro™ Refrigerant Analyzer provides the refrigerant technician with excellent knowledge of refrigerant type and purity as well as protection against refrigerant contamination
and potential ammability.
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1.2 Features
The Ultima ID Pro™ Refrigerant Analyzer is the MOST advanced portable instrument ever
manufactured for determining the purity of gaseous refrigerants for the HVAC-R market.
Features Include:
• Advanced ergonomic design
• Rugged rubberized hand grips
• Large graphic display with on-screen instructions
• Fast test time
• Built in printer for instant analysis report
• Vapor or Liquid Sampling ability
• Internal, rechargeable Lithium Iron Phosphate battery for cordless operation in any
location
• Hard shell carry/storage case
• USB Port for Remote Software Updates
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1.3 Ultima ID Pro™ Components
Ultima ID Pro™ Base Unit
The Ultima ID Pro™ base unit houses the Graphic Display, Infrared Bench, Electrical Connections,
built in Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery and Printer Module. These components require no main-
tenance; therefore there are no serviceable components internal to the instrument. Disassembly will void the warranty.
Low Side Vapor Sample Hose
The 6.5 foot (2 meter) Low Side Vapor Sample Hose conguration is constructed of a polyurethane tube. A Brass Sample Hose Restrictor acts to reduce pressure at the sample connection
point and reduce the introduction of harmful oil into the machine. The maximum inlet pressure is
500 psig. The hose is provided with an instrument inlet port mating connector on one end and a
1⁄4” SAE female are coupling nut on the service end.
NOTE: The analyzer will indicate “Non-Condensable” or “Unknown Refrigerant” if the analyzer
does not receive a good sample due to obstructed ow or lack of ow. If this occurs the Brass
Sample Hose Restrictor may need to be replaced.
Analyzer End
Brass Sample
Hose Restrictor
Service End
(1/4 SAE Flare Nut)
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High Side Liquid Sample Hose
The 6.5 foot (2 meter) High Side Sample Hose conguration is constructed of a polyurethane tube
with an oil reservoir. A Brass Sample Hose Restrictor acts to transform Liquid refrigerant to Vapor
at the sample connection point while the High Pressure Liquid Sample Trap Assembly collects oil
and provides a means of expulsion after the test is complete. The syringe is provided with a mag-
net for attaching it to the tank, an instrument inlet port mating connector on one end and a 1⁄4”
SAE female are coupling nut on the service end. The maximum pressure is 500 psig.
NOTE: The analyzer will indicate “Non-Condensable” or “Unknown Refrigerant” if the analyzer
does not receive a good sample due to obstructed ow or lack of ow. If this occurs the Brass
Sample Hose Restrictor may need to be replaced.
High Pressure
Liquid Sample Trap
Analyzer End
Brass Sample
Hose Restrictor
Assembly
Service End
(1/4 SAE Flare Nut)
AC Power Adapter
The Ultima ID Pro™ is powered via a Lithium Iron Phosphate battery. You can also power the unit
via the 90-264 VAC, 50-60 Hz power transformer. This transformer is included with each unit and
converts a standard 100-240VAC 50/60Hz wall outlet to 12VDC, 2.0A, which powers the device.
This AC Power Adapter will also charge the battery when connected to the analyzer.
NOTE: Use of any other power source may cause damage to the unit and void the warranty
.
A/C Power Cord
A/C Power Converter
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