Neutronics MINI ID Operation Manual

NEUTRONICS MINI ID

R-1234yf REFRIGERANT IDENTIFIER

OPERATION MA NUAL

Manual Part Number: 5-06-4900-75-0

Manual File:027245 Rev . A

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS III
FOR YOUR SAFETY IV
ANALYZER WARNINGS V
GENERAL CAUTIONS VI
WELCOME VII

1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1-07

1.1 GENERAL 1-07 2 PRODUCT COMPONENTS 2-08

2.1 BASE MODULE 2-08

2.2 COUPLER WITH FILTER 2-08

2.3 CALIBRATION BULB 2-08

2.4 BATTERY CLIPS 2-08

3 INSTRUCTION FOR USE 3-09

4 TEST RESULTS 3-09

5 HELP/TROUBLESHOOTING 3-10

5.1 UNIT FAILS TO POWER ON 3-10

5.2 EXCESS AIR/FAIL 3-10 APPENDICES 3-11

5.3 SPECIFICATIONS 3-11

5.4 WARRANTY 3-12

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For Your Safety:

PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE ATTEMPTING
INSTALLATION OR OPERATION! Attempting to operate the Neutronics Mini
ID without fully understanding its features and functions may result in unsafe
conditions.

Identifier Warnings

• SAMPLE FILTER WARNING: The Mini ID contains a unique filter designed to
significantly reduce the probability of oil contamination. Replace the brass oil filter of
the instrument AS SOON AS OIL IS DETECTED IN THE SAMPLE HOSE. Failure to
properly maintai n and replace the oil filter may result in severe damage.

• SAMPLE INPUT WARNING: The instrument requires connection of the supplied
sample hose to the LOW SIDE OR VAPOR port of refrigerant storage cylinders or
vehicle ai r condit ioning sy stems. DO N OT att empt to i ntroduce l iquid or samples hea vily
laden wi th oil i nt o the i nstr ument . DO NOT conne ct the sa mple hose to the HIGH SIDE
or LIQUID por t! Liqui d or oil laden sampl es may ca use sever e damage t o the inst rument
that will not be covered under warr anty repairs.

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General Cautions

• ALWAYS wear eye and skin protection when working with refrigerants. Escaping
refrigerant vapors will present a f reezing 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, obstructed or f ouled with oil.

• DO NOT direct refrigerant vapors venting from hoses towards the skin.

• CAUTION – Do not pressure test or leak t est R-1234yf service equipment and/ or vehi cle

air condi ti oni ng syst ems w it h compr es sed ai r. Some mixtures of ai r and R-1234yf have
been shown to be combustible at elevated pressures. These mixtures, if ignited, may
cause injury or property damage. Additional health and safety information may be
obtained from refrigerant manufacturers.

• DO NOT di sasse mble the instrument. T h er e are no ser vi ceable components inter nal t o
the instrument and disassembly will void the warranty.

• ALWAYS place the Analyzer on a flat and sturdy surface.

• To reduce the risk of el ectri cal shock, do n ot di sassembl e the inst rument ; do not us e the

instrume nt in wet or damp areas.

AVOID breathing A/C refrigerant and lubricant vapor or mist. Exposure may irritate eyes,

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nose, and t hroat. If accidental system di scharge occurs, immediately ventilate the work
area. T o remo ve R-1234y f fr om the A/C syst em, us e servi ce equi pment c erti fi ed to meet
the requirements of SAE J2843 or SAE J2851. Additional health and safety inf ormation
may be obtai ned from refr igerant and lubricant manufacturer s.

• DO NOT utili ze any hose assembly other than those supplied with the instrument. The
use of other hos e t ypes w i ll i ntroduc e err or s i nto t he r efriger ant anal y si s and i nst rument
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.

• CAUTION – Should be operated by certified personnel.

• NEVER admit any sample into the instr um ent at pressures in excess of 300 psig.

• NEVER obstruct the air intake, sample exhaust or case ventilation ports of the

instrume nt during use.

• WARNING – This Identifier must not be oper ated in flammable atmospheres.

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WELCOME

Thank you for purchasing the MINI ID R-1234yf Refrigerant
Analyzer.

The Mini ID is the most economical refrigerant identifier ever designed for analysing the purity of
gaseous R-123 4yf automoti ve refrigerant. It has many f eatures to offer the user, which will be described
in this manu al . We reco mmend th at al l per sonnel who use t his i nstr ument rea d thi s manual to be come
more familiar with its pr oper operation.

For further information regarding the application, operation or spare parts, please contact the
Neutronics Inc. Customer Service Department. If you have questions or comments, we would like to
hear from you.

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1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1.1 General

The Neutronics Mini ID Refrigerant Identifier will provide an easy an d accurate means to
determi ne if the R-1234yf refrigerant in vehicle air condi tioning systems is of suitable purity.
The inst rument utilizes non-disper sive infrared (NDIR) technology t o determine t he weight
concentr ations of refrigerant t ypes R134a, R 22, as well as, hydrocarbon s and air.
Refrigerant purity is automatically determined for refrigerant R-1234yf by t he instrument to
eliminat e human err or.

The inst rument is supplied complete with an R-1234y f sample hose, a 12 VDC power cord
and all required plumbing housed within a rugged, portable instrument.
The Neutronics Mini ID is an economical instrument designed to provide a “PASS” or “ FA IL”
indication for R-1234yf Purity. The product will also indicate if an excess amount of non­condensable gas (air) is present in the system. Excess “air” will cause poor cooling
performan ce and can be easily corrected by si mply recovering the refrigerant, evacuating the
system and r echarging t he vehicl e. The Mini ID uses a simple hand pump to purge
refrigerant from the sample cell in order to calibrate the instrument. LED’s provide the user
with easy to understand status indicators. Flashing LED’s require user action while solid
LED’s indicate the i nstrument is performing a task.

The unique br ass filter, located between the Coupler and Sample Hose, provides excel lent
protection from oil contamination by trapping the oil at the coupler and preventing it from
entering the instrume nt. If the i nstrument continually gives excess air messages, this is an
indication that the fi lter has been compromised by oil and the fi lter must be changed.

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2 PRODUCT COMPONENTS

Base Module Coupler with Filter

Calibration Bulb Battery Clips

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3 INST RUCTI ON FOR USE

WARNING: Be sure to turn off the vehicle and let it rest for 3
minutes.

1) Connect the power cable t o the power port located on the bottom of the instrume nt.

2) Connect the power cli ps to the 12 VDC battery source. Be sure to observe the

correct polarity.

3) The lights will sequence, press “NEXT” to begin the “WARM UP”.

4) After approximatel y 90 seconds, t he “CALIBRAT ING” light will flash.

5) Fully squeeze the calibration bulb 5 times and pre ss “NEXT ”.

6) The “CALIBRATING’ light will il luminate for approximately 60 seconds.

7) When the Analyzing light begin to flash, connect hose to the vehicles l ow side

service port and then pr ess “NEXT”.

8) The Analyzing light will illuminate for approx imately 45 sec onds while the test is i n
progress.

9) The “PASS”/”FAIL” light will then provide the t est resul ts (See The Test R esults)

10) Disconnect the sample hose from the vehicle, press the “NEXT” button and squeeze

the calibration bulb 5 times. Remove t he power and the instrume nt may now be
stowed.

4 THE TEST RESULTS

1) After the Analysis is complete, the “PASS” or “ F AIL” light wil l flash.

a) “PASS” indicates the r efrigerant tested is 95% or greater R-1234yf and is suitable for

recovery.

b) “FAIL” indicates the refrigerant tested is less than 95% R-1 234yf and should not be

recovered w ithout special equipment.

c) The EXCESS AIR” light will illuminate in conjunction with the “PASS” or “FAIL” if the

instrume nt determines that a significant amount of air is present. (See
Help/Troubleshooting)

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5 HELP/TROUBLESHOOTING

5.1 Unit Fails to Power On

Check the voltage and polarity of the power source. Ensure that the power plug is fully
inserted into the power socket on the u nit.

5.2 Excess Air/Fail

The Mini ID is equipped with a unique filter located between the coupler and hose. This is a
disposable filter designed to trap oil and sealant to prevent damage to the unit. Remo ve and
inspect the filter for oil etc. and replace if necessary. Remove any oil in the coupler with
compressed air and a dry cloth. Replacement Filter P/N 6-02-6001-53-1

The Mini ID is equipped with internal fault codes for assistance with troubleshooting. When the
“FAULT” light is illuminated, the code is determined by counting the number of flashes.

 Code 3 = Calibration Error
 Code 4 = Temperat ure Error
 Code 5 = Calibration Compensation Error

Should one of these codes appear, take the follow ing action prior to contacting you
Neutronics Service Representative.

1. Disconnect the power from the instrument and verify the power source is between 12
and 15 VDC.

2. Place the unit in a cl imate controlled area bet ween 15°C and 27°C.

3. Full y Squeeze the Calibration Bulb 10 times.

4. Allow the unit to r emain in the climate controlled room for 30 minutes.

5. Reconn ect the unit and re-test.

If these steps fail to restore the unit to good working order, cont act:

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APPENDICES

12 VDC

Oil Free Vap our Refri gerant

20.70 Bar ( 300 Psig)

UL, CE

5.3 Specifications

REFRIGERA NT DETECTED:
PASS/FAIL PURITY:

POWER:
SAMPLE SOURCE:

MINIMUM INPUT PRESSURE:
MAXIMUM INPUT PRESSURE:
OPERATING TEMPERATURE:
APPROVALS

R-1234yf
95%

1.38 Bar (20 P sig)

50-113

o

F (10-45oC)

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5.4 APPENDIX E – Warranty

Neutronics Inc. warrants, subject to the terms listed below, that the goods will be free from
defects in design, materials, and workmanship for a period of (1) one year from the date that
the goods ar e shipped to the buyer.

THE SOLE LIABILITY OF NEUTRONICS INC. FOR ALL PURPOSES SHALL BE TO
REPAIR OR REPLACE, AT THE SOLE OPTION OF NEUTRONICS INC. , DEFECTS
APPEARI NG WITHI N THE (1) ONE YEAR PERI OD. NEUTRONI CS I NC. SHA LL HA VE NO
OBLIGATION FOR REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT UNLESS NEUTRONICS INC. HAS
RECEIVED WRITTEN NOTICE OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT WITHIN THE (1) ONE YEAR
PERIOD AND THE DEFECTIVE GOODS ARE PROMPTLY RETURNED BY THE BUYER,
AT THEIR EXPENSE, TO NEUTRONICS INC. AT: 456 CREAMERY WAY, EXTON, PA
19341 USA, AND THE DEFECT OCCURS UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF PROPER
USE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND MANUALS PROVIDED TO THE
BUYER. NEUTRONICS INC. WILL DELIVER THE REPAIRED OR NEW GOODS TO THE
BUYER AT NEUTRONICS INC. EXPENSE. IN NO EVENT WILL NEUTRONICS INC. BE
LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISI NG FROM THE
DEFECTS OR FROM THE USE OF THE GOODS OR FROM CONSEQUENTIAL OR
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE, FOR
PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY D AMAGE OR ANY FI NANCIAL LOSS.

Buyer shal l be responsible f or insuring that the good s are functioning properly at all ti mes a nd
shall not use any goods which are not functioning properly. Buyer, therefore, agrees to
indemnify Neutronics Inc. from and against all losses and claims to or by any person or
property caused in any manner by the goods or the use of th e goods, including any expenses
and attorney’s fees in connection with all claims, demands, proceedi ngs, or other expenses.

Any description of the goods contained in any documents to which these warranty provisions
relate, includi ng any quotati ons or pur chase order s rel ati ng to the goods bei ng del i vered to the
buyer, are for the sole purpose of identifying the goods, and any such description, as well as
any sample or model which may have been displayed to or seen by the buyer at any time,
have not been made p art of the basi s of t he bargain and have not created or a mount ed t o any
express warranty that the goods would conform to any such description or any such sample
or model.

NEUTRONICS INC. DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE GOODS ARE FREE OF THE
RIGHTFUL CLAIM OF ANY THIRD PERSON BY THE WAY OF INFRINGEMENT OF
PATENT OR OTHER PROPRIETARY INFORMATION AND DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY
AGAINST SUCH INFRINGEMENT.

It shall be t he responsi bil ity of the buyer t o read caref ull y and abi de by all i nstructi ons provided
to the buyer in the instruction manual or elsewhere. If the buyer, or the employees of the
buyer, di d not abi de by such i nst r ucti ons, then the al l eged def e ct shal l not be dee med t o ha ve
arisen und er circumstances of proper use.

The terms of these warranty provisions shall apply to all products sold by Neutronics
Inc., except filters which are considered “consumable items,” and as such are not
covered by the terms of these warranties. No waiver, alteration or modification of the
terms of these provisions shall be valid unless in writing and signed by an executive
officer of Neutronics Inc.

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EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH AND LIMITED IN THIS PARAGRAPH, NEUTRONICS
INC. MAKES NO WA RRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IM PLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES AS TO
MERCHANTABILITY, OR AS TO THE FITNESS OF THE GOODS FOR ANY PARTICULAR USE
OR PURPOSE, AND ANY WARRANTIES SET FORTH IN THIS PARAGRAPH ARE IN LIEU OF
SUCH IMPLIED WA RRA NTIES OF M ERCHANTABILITY A ND FITNESS FO R PA RTI CULA R USE
OR PURPOSE.

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