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OCTA-WIRELESS 4686663 Instruction Manual Electronic Charging scale Bedienungsanleitung Elektronische Füllwaage Mode d’emploi Appareil de charge électronique Istruzioni per l’uso Bilancia elettrica Manual de instrucciones Báscula eléctrica...
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OCTA-WIRELESS User’s Guide Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Refco OCTA-WIRELESS Digital Charging Scale. The OCTA-WIRELESS is the most accurate and precise refrigerant meter available today with features that cannot be found anywhere else. It is ideal for HVAC and Refrigeration service, including Critical Charging of small refrigeration systems.
OCTA-WIRELESS User’s Guide English The manufacturer is not responsible for any interference with radio or television receivers which results from illegal use of the device. Such alterations can lead to a loss in operating license. Specifications Capacity 100 kilograms (220 Pounds) Accuracy 0.5% of Reading +/- 1 Least Significant Digit Resolution...
English OCTA-WIRELESS User’s Guide Parts Diagram Refrigerant Can (optional) 10612-REF (optional) Thread to mount LCD Display 10612-REF Keypad Transmitter battery compartment Weighing Platform Transmitter LED Indicator On/Off Mounting clip Optical Port for - PLUS Speaker Grill Battery Cover Control Box Rear View...
OCTA-WIRELESS User’s Guide English LCD Display Item Function Main Numeric Display Alternate Numeric Display Tank Capacity Percent Indication Units Indicators Sound Mute Indicator “Floating” Negative Indicator (Indicates weight removed from platform) Battery Level Indicator Fast Adjustment Indicator Set Mode Indicator Tank Capacity Mode Indicator Run Mode Indicator Hold Mode Indicator...
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English OCTA-WIRELESS User’s Guide Keypad Press for power-on, press/hold for power off. Press to cycle through displayed units. Press to select low, medium, or high display resolution. Press to “zero-out” current reading on display. Use to adjust various settings and programming values/Backlight. For faster adjustments.
OCTA-WIRELESS User’s Guide English Quick Start To operate the OCTA-WIRELESS as a basic weigh scale, perform the following steps: Setup 1. Unpack the scale as described in the “Unpacking the OCTA-WIRELESS” section below. 2. Install the batteries into the control box as described in the “Battery Installation” section below.
English OCTA-WIRELESS User’s Guide Stand-by Mode After shutting off the device, it will remain in stand-by mode for 25 minutes. By pushing button during this time the scale can be reactivated without separately turning on the transmitter. If no activity happens for 25 minutes, the transmitter shuts off automatically. Unpacking the OCTA-WIRELESS 1.
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OCTA-WIRELESS User’s Guide English Resolution The resolution (minimum incremental weight or volume) that can be displayed by the OCTA-WIRELESS can be adjusted to make the display easier to read. Unstable loads or high winds can cause the display to fluctuate erratically. By reducing the display resolution, external influences can be minimized.
English OCTA-WIRELESS User’s Guide Over Range Indication If the weight applied to the weighing platform exceeds the maximum capacity of the OCTA- WIRELESS (100 kg), a single “1” will be shown on the left side of the display. To prevent damage to the OCTA-WIRELESS, immediately remove the weight from the platform.
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OCTA-WIRELESS User’s Guide English 5. Press . The display will automatically change to zero and the RUN indicator will show to indicate that the program is running. 6. When the applied (or removed) weight exceeds the programmed amount, the alarm will sound and the DONE indicator will flash on the display.
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English OCTA-WIRELESS User’s Guide Tank Capacity Mode Training 1. While holding down, press . The SET TANK indicator will turn on, and OFF will show on the display. This indicates that the Tank Capacity Mode is currently off. 2. Turn the Tank Capacity Mode on by pressing .
OCTA-WIRELESS User’s Guide English Turning Tank Capacity Mode Off 1. While holding down, press . The SET TANK indicator will turn on, and ON will show on the display. This indicates that the Tank Capacity Mode is currently on. 2. Turn the Tank Capacity Mode off by pressing .
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English OCTA-WIRELESS User’s Guide sending the product to the manufacturer for service. A known calibration weight (in kilograms) is required to recalibrate the scale, and can be any value between 5 kg and 100 kg. 25 kg is recommend. Best accuracy is obtained by using the largest weight available (i.e. a 50 kg calibration weight will provide better calibration accuracy than a 5 kg calibration weight).
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OCTA-WIRELESS User’s Guide English Restoring Factory Calibration If you make a mistake recalibrating the OCTA-WIRELESS, you can always restore the factory calibration (and factory defaults) of the scale. To restore the factory settings perform the following steps: 1. Turn the power to the OCTA-WIRELESS off. 2.
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3. Carefully set the refrigerant cylinder on the weighing platform. 4. Attach the cylinder to the charging manifold via a utility hose. Open the cylinder valve and purge air from the hose. (ie. REFCO CL hoses) 5. Program the desired refrigerant charge weight as described in the Programming section.
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REF-METER-OCTA 4679462 Instruction Manual Electronic Charging scale Bedienungsanleitung Elektronische Füllwaage Mode d’emploi Appareil de charge électronique Istruzioni per l’uso Bilancia elettrica Manual de instrucciones Báscula eléctrica...
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English REF-METER-OCTA User’s Guide Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the REF-METER-OCTA Digital Charging Scale. The REF- METER-OCTA is the most accurate and precise refrigerant meter available today with features that cannot be found anywhere else. It is ideal for HVAC and Refrigeration service, including Critical Charging of small refrigeration systems.
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REF-METER-OCTA User’s Guide English Parts Diagram Refrigerant Can (optional) LCD Display 10612-REF (optional) Keypad Thread to mount 10612-REF Weighing Platform Storage Dock Button for Cable auto reel Mounting Clip Optical Port for REF- METER- Speaker OCTA-PLUS Grill Battery Cover Control Box Rear View...
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English REF-METER-OCTA User’s Guide LCD Display Item Function Main Numeric Display Alternate Numeric Display Tank Capacity Percent Indication Units Indicators Sound Mute Indicator “Floating” Negative Indicator (Indicates weight removed from platform) Battery Level Indicator Fast Adjustment Indicator Set Mode Indicator Tank Capacity Mode Indicator Run Mode Indicator Hold Mode Indicator...
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REF-METER-OCTA User’s Guide English Keypad Press for power-on, press/hold for power off. Press to cycle through displayed units. Press to select low, medium, or high display resolution. Press to “zero-out” current reading on display. Use to adjust various settings and programming values/Backlight. For faster adjustments.
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English REF-METER-OCTA User’s Guide Quick Start To operate the REF-METER-OCTA as a basic weigh scale, perform the following steps: Setup 1. Unpack the scale as described in the “Unpacking the REF-METER-OCTA” section below. 2. Install the batteries into the control box as described in the “Battery Installation” section below.
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REF-METER-OCTA User’s Guide English Unpacking the REF-METER-OCTA 1. Remove the REF-METER-OCTA from the carry bag. 2. Push the signed part of the control box to remove it from the storage dock. The storage dock is placed on the low side of the weighing platform. 3.
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English REF-METER-OCTA User’s Guide Resolution The resolution (minimum incremental weight or volume) that can be displayed by the REF- METER-OCTA can be adjusted to make the display easier to read. Unstable loads or high winds can cause the display to fluctuate erratically. By reducing the display resolution, external influences can be minimized.
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REF-METER-OCTA User’s Guide English Over Range Indication If the weight applied to the weighing platform exceeds the maximum capacity of the REF- METER-OCTA (100 kg), a single “1” will be shown on the left side of the display. To prevent damage to the REF-METER-OCTA, immediately remove the weight from the platform.
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English REF-METER-OCTA User’s Guide 5. Press . The display will automatically change to zero and the RUN indicator will show to indicate that the program is running. 6. When the applied (or removed) weight exceeds the programmed amount, the alarm will sound and the DONE indicator will flash on the display.
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REF-METER-OCTA User’s Guide English Tank Capacity Mode Training 1. While holding down, press . The SET TANK indicator will turn on, and OFF will show on the display. This indicates that the Tank Capacity Mode is currently off. 2. Turn the Tank Capacity Mode on by pressing .
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English REF-METER-OCTA User’s Guide Perform the following steps to turn the Tank Capacity Mode Off: Turning Tank Capacity Mode Off 1. While holding down, press . The SET TANK indicator will turn on, and ON will show on the display. This indicates that the Tank Capacity Mode is currently on. 2.
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REF-METER-OCTA User’s Guide English Calibration The REF-METER-OCTA is calibrated at the factory to provide high accuracy. While recalibration should seldom, if ever, be necessary, recalibration is performed easily without sending the product to the manufacturer for service. A known calibration weight (in kilograms) is required to recalibrate the scale, and can be any value between 5 kg and 100 kg.
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English REF-METER-OCTA User’s Guide Restoring Factory Calibration If you make a mistake recalibrating the REF-METER-OCTA, you can always restore the factory calibration (and factory defaults) of the scale. To restore the factory settings perform the following steps: 1. Turn the power to the REF-METER-OCTA off. 2.
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3. Carefully set the refrigerant cylinder on the weighing platform. 4. Attach the cylinder to the charging manifold via a utility hose. Open the cylinder valve and purge air from the hose (ie. REFCO CL hoses). 5. Program the desired refrigerant charge weight as described in the Programming section.
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3. Carefully set the refrigerant cylinder on the weighing platform. 4. Attach the cylinder to the charging manifold via a utility hose. Open the cylinder valve and purge air from the hose (ie. REFCO CL hoses). 5. Program the desired refrigerant charge weight as described in the Programming section.
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