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MSX MAXXAIR Series Owner's Manual

Automotive refrigerant management centers recover, recycle & recharge a/c systems in passenger vehicles & light trucks
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MAXXAIR
MSX Series
™
AUTOMOTIVE REFRIGERANT MANAGEMENT CENTERS
Recover, Recycle & Recharge A/C Systems
In Passenger Vehicles & Light Trucks
Models MSX134, MSX1234, and MSX3030
For use with R-134a and R-1234yf Refrigerants
OWNER'S MANUAL (English)
Latest updates: www.cpsproducts.com
TO BE OPERATED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY
UL1963 EEI, CSA C22.2 120 DEI, SAE J3030

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  • Page 1 MAXXAIR MSX Series ™ AUTOMOTIVE REFRIGERANT MANAGEMENT CENTERS Recover, Recycle & Recharge A/C Systems In Passenger Vehicles & Light Trucks Models MSX134, MSX1234, and MSX3030 For use with R-134a and R-1234yf Refrigerants OWNER’S MANUAL (English) Latest updates: www.cpsproducts.com TO BE OPERATED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Optional Accessories ............6 Oil Change Procedure .............31 Premium Vacuum Pump Oil ..........31 Specifications ..............7 Refrigerant Change ............32 Refrigerant Charging Scale ..........34 MSX Series Machine .............7 Pressure Transducer ............35 Vacuum Pump ..............7 Tare (Zero) ...............35 Refrigerant Scale ..............7 Calibrate ..............36 Refrigerant Tank ...............8 Automatic Air Purge ............37...

  • Page 4: General Safety Instructions

    DANGER: Electrical shock hazard! Always disconnect power source when servicing this equipment. DANGER: Do not use compressed air to pressure test or leak test the MSX unit or vehicle air conditioning system. Mixtures of air and refrigerant are combustible at elevated pressures. These mixtures are potentially dangerous and may result in fire or explosion causing personal injury or property damage.

  • Page 5: Product Registration

    High Pressure Alert The MSX will alert the user should a high pressure condition exist on the outlet side of the compressor. When such a condition is detected, the compressor will turn o and won’t restart until the high pressure condition is remedied. If this occurs, check to ensure that tank valves and hose ball valves running to the tank and filters are open.

  • Page 6: Key Features/Benefits

    (#TACI100) to log temperature, humidity, dew point and other diagnostic data inside of, or around a vehicle. MSX Series machines can be connected to other Wi-Fi devices or printers and job reports Wi-Fi Capable can be e-mailed directly from the machine.

  • Page 7: Specifications

    Specifications MSX Series Machine Power 115V 60Hz Compressor 2/3 HP Twin Cylinder Oilless Gauges 3.5” Low side, 30 in/Hg to 250 psi; High Side, 0 to 600 psi Hoses 10 Ft. (3.0 m), Barrier Type Refrigerant For Use With R-134a and R-1234yf...

  • Page 8: Refrigerant Tank

    Adjustable Velcro Strap Max Length 19˝ (0.48 m) Heater Blanket Width 3˝ (76 mm) Heater Blanket Length 24˝ (.60 m) AR27XHB115-1 (Optional Refrigerant Cylinder Heater Blanket) Heater Blanket Color Dark Orange Electrical Connection Type IEC320 C15 Female Connector MAXXAIR™ MSX Series Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 9: Machine Layout

    Machine Layout 1. One piece welded frame 4. Handle bar (1 Piece) SD card port access 2. Storage tray for small tools or fittings 5. Replaceable refrigerant filter/dryer (North American A/C database) 3. 4” swivel locking caster brake, 6. 30 Lb refrigerant recovery (internal) Left &...

  • Page 10: Quick Start Guide

    CAUTION: BEFORE TURNING THE MACHINE ON, ENSURE THERE ARE NO HOSES CONNECTED TO VEHICLE. 2. The vacuum pump on the MSX Series machine contains vacuum pump oil (factory filled). Check the sight glass on the vacuum pump to ensure oil level is between MAX and MIN lines.

  • Page 11: Overview, Primary Touch Screen Keys

    Overview, Primary Touch Screen Keys Home Screen This MSX Series machine features a 7” (17.8 cm), color, touch-screen LCD display from which all machine functions or settings can be accessed. 5 Selectable Functions 1. Refrigerant Recovery ....................pg 21 2. A/C System Evacuation.................... pg 22 3.

  • Page 12: Print Key

    Print Key The Print function is accessed from the Home screen. Use the MSX Bluetooth low energy or Wi-Fi functions to connect to a wireless printer. Bluetooth range is generally up to 30 ft., while Wi-Fi is generally up to 150 ft (both direct line-of-sight).

  • Page 13: Machine Upkeep

    Overview, Primary Touch Screen Keys (continued) Machine Upkeep The Machine Upkeep screen is accessed from the Home screen. It has two functions; Setup Function and Maintenance. HOME HOME MACHINE UPKEEP Touch to access the Machine Upkeep screen. The serial number and firmware version are indicated. Touch to enter the Setup Function Touch...

  • Page 14: Hybrid Vehicles

    Connect service hoses to flush ports. Open service couplers. Cancel Next screen HOME HYBRID VEHICLE HOME HYBRID VEHICLE Close service couplers. Next screen Disconnect service hoses from flush block. Touch to move to Home screen. MAXXAIR™ MSX Series Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 15: Setup

    Setup Note: Not all screens are shown. Language MSX Series machines have an English language default setting. To change the default from English to German, French or Spanish, follow the instructions. HOME SETUP FUNCTION HOME SETUP FUNCTION LANGUAGE Touch to view Languages Touch a key that corresponds to the screen language you prefer: English, German, French or Spanish.

  • Page 16: Tank And Refrigerant Weights

    Enter Tank Water Capacity. Confirm or Change Refrigerant/Tank Weights. Touch “W” for Weight, or “V” for Volume. Touch if values are correct, and move to next screen. Touch if further changes are needed. MAXXAIR™ MSX Series Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 17: Job Tracker

    Touch for the Job Tracker screen Generate Warranty Code: Touch white box to have MSX machine generate an encrypted warranty code for manufacturer’s vehicle being serviced. Track Jobs: Touch white box to have job data appear. Selections include; Technician Identification Number, Vehicle Identification Number and Work Order Number.

  • Page 18: Wireless Device Setup

    Wireless Device Setup Note: Not all screens are shown. The MSX Series features Bluetooth Low Energy and Wi-Fi capability for convenient wireless connection to other wireless devices. Bluetooth LE Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth LE, colloquially BLE, formerly marketed as Bluetooth Smart) is a wireless personal area network technology designed and marketed by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (Bluetooth SIG).

  • Page 19: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi Note: Not all screens are shown. The MSX Series can be connected to several Wi-Fi devices including printers. The MSX Series also has the ability to email job reports by entering an email address in the MSX machine. HOME MACHINE UPKEEP SETUP FUNCTION...

  • Page 20: Online Registration

    ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ACTIVATE YOUR MSX UNIT FOR USE. Follow the onscreen instructions as outlined below to activate your MSX unit. Once you have submitted the online registration form a 5-digit Activation Code [to verify serial number] will be displayed onscreen.

  • Page 21: Sae / Global Standards

    SAE / Global Standards Note: Not all screens are shown. MSX Series machines are shipped with a default SAE Mode setting (for the U.S. and most Canadian markets). Yet, some Canadian and many global markets use the International setting. HOME SETUP FUNCTION...

  • Page 22: Operation

    HOME RECOVERY HOME RECOVERY Screen displays weight of refrigerant recovered and Refrigerant oil draining (into the MSX unit’s included oil remaining tank weight capacity. recovery bottle). Countdown timer shows remaining time. HOME RECOVERY HOME RECOVERY Touch to return to Home screen.

  • Page 23: A/C System Evacuation

    A/C system must be evacuated. Any moisture that is present can mix with oil to form sludge, while moisture mixed with refrigerant forms hydrofluoric and hydrochloric acids all of which can permanently damage a system. The MSX Refrigerant Management Center will evacuate (degas and dehydrate) an A/C or refrigeration system prior to refrigerant charging.

  • Page 24: Refrigerant Charging

    During cold conditions, a heater blanket (CPS optional accessory #CCXHB) may be wrapped around the recovery tank to assist with charging. If the MSX Series cannot complete a charge due to pressure equalization, it will notify the user to close the high side coupler and start the vehicle.
  • Page 25 Operation (continued) Refrigerant Charging (continued) HOME CHARGE HOME CHARGE Start the vehicle. Touch to move to the next screen. HOME CHARGE HOME CHARGE Follow the onscreen instructions to close valves and Inject the necessary amount of oil into vehicle .Touch disconnect coupler(s).Touch to move to the next screen.

  • Page 26: Full Cycle

    1. The display will prompt you to enter a vacuum time and 5. The MSX Series will ask if you want to enter Car Health a vehicle charge amount. Mode. Select this mode to check/print system pressures and 2.

  • Page 27: Refrigerant Tank Refill

    HOME TANK REFILL HOME TANK REFILL Connect high side service hose to supply tank. Touch Invert the supply tank (source of refrigerant for the MSX follow the on-screen instructions. tank) so that a liquid transfer can occur. Touch follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 28: Refrigerant Type In Tank

    HOME TANK REFILL HOME TANK REFILL Refrigerant transfer in process (screen shows weight of Refill has been completed (the MSX tank has been filled to refrigerant that can still be transferred to MSX tank until it capacity). Touch to return to the Home screen.

  • Page 29: Maintenance

    Maintenance Filter/Dryer Note: Not all screens are shown. The included filter/dryer has the capacity to dry 150 lbs of recovered refrigerant. The remaining filter life is graphically displayed on the top center of the Home screen. When all 4 segments are no longer visible, change the filter/dryer. Note: Refrigerant recovery cannot be performed if filter/dryer life has been exceeded.
  • Page 30 filter/dryer ID. Filter Dryer HOME MACHINE UPKEEP MAINTENANCE FILTER CHANGE Filter/dryer replacement completes. Check or change vacuum pump oil. Touch to return to Home screen. MAXXAIR™ MSX Series Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 31: Vacuum Pump Oil Change Frequency

    Oil Change Procedure 1. Before draining the Vacuum Pump Oil from an MSX Series machine, ensure oil is warmed up. If not, run pump for 10 minutes. Then, before draining oil, allow oil to reach room temperature. If in doubt as to the temperature, use an infrared thermometer to check the housing temperature.

  • Page 32: Refrigerant Change

    After a 3 – 5 minute purge/deep vacuum to remove any Follow the onscreen instructions to close both valves 1 and remaining trace of the refrigerant, you will be prompted to valves 2. The MSX will indicates when complete. replace tank. Touch to move to next screen.
  • Page 33 Maintenance (continued) Refrigerant Change (continued) Disconnect Tank Connect New Hoses to Unit and Tank Filter Bracket Once the the refrigerant is purged, After the old tank has been removed, use a 9⁄16”wrench to disconnect the tank from the MX3030 connect the new hoses to the ¼” SAE Male brass fittings unit.

  • Page 34: Refrigerant Charging Scale

    Note: Not all screens are shown. Note: The scale is powered by the MSX Series machine (no batteries to replace) Scale calibration is suggested only if the calibration test was o by more than .02 lbs. Calibration may be performed by a CPS authorized service center.

  • Page 35: Pressure Transducer

    Maintenance (continued) Pressure Transducer Note: Not all screens are shown. The internal pressure transducers are used during recovery, vacuum, air purge and in the manifold mode. Access this menu if you suspect the internal pressure transducer readings are inaccurate. • Calibration will require a certified pressure source above 70 PSIG. •...

  • Page 36: Calibrate

    HOME MACHINE UPKEEP PRESSURE TRANSDUCER HOME MACHINE UPKEEP PRESSURE TRANSDUCER CALIBRATE Touch to calibrate the pressure transducer. Touch for Help or to proceed. HOME MACHINE UPKEEP PRESSURE TRANSDUCER CALIBRATE Touch to proceed to the next Maintenance step. MAXXAIR™ MSX Series Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 37: Automatic Air Purge

    This mode should only be entered with direction by CPS Products Technical Support or by a CPS Authorized Service Center. The MSX Series features automatic air purge at machine start up. Air purge may also be selected in the Maintenance mode. This mode enables the testing of each device controlled by the MSX Series computer.

  • Page 38: Diagnostics

    Field Software Upgrade Note: Not all screens are shown. Use this mode to update the MSX Series system software. The latest MSX Series firmware can be downloaded at: https://www.cpsproducts.com/support/firmware-updates/. Select the MSX Series model and follow the instructions: HOME MACHINE UPKEEP MAINTENANCE...

  • Page 39: Touch Screen Display Calibration

    • Calibration is then complete. SETUP SCREEN CALIBRATION SETUP SCREEN CALIBRATION Touch screen to continue. The MSX will ask you to touch and release a series of filled circles (appearing in red) on the screen. SETUP SCREEN CALIBRATION SETUP SCREEN CALIBRATION Touch anywhere to check for accuracy.

  • Page 40: Car System Health Mode

    Ambient high side pressure and low side pressure shown. Select Recovery or Full Cycle. Touch to proceed to next screen. HOME CAR SYSTEM HEALTH HOME CAR SYSTEM HEALTH Touch to proceed to Recovery or Full Cycle. Close high pressure valve. MAXXAIR™ MSX Series Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 41 Car System Health Mode (continued) HOME CAR SYSTEM HEALTH HOME CAR SYSTEM HEALTH Wait. Close valves and disconnect couplers. HOME CAR SYSTEM HEALTH HOME CAR SYSTEM HEALTH Wait. Return to Home screen Corded Temperature Probe (Included) The included corded temperature probe #TMX2P has a 15’ (4.5m) reach and is commonly used to measure vent or liquid temperatures in vehicles.

  • Page 42: A/C Database For North American Vehicles

    SD card slot is located on the back of the MSX machine. HOME A/C DATABASE A/C Database will provide Refrigerant Type, Refrigerant Capacity, and Refrigerant Oil Type. If information shown is OK, touch to enter data and move to next screen.

  • Page 43: Flush Refrigerant Hoses

    Flush Refrigerant Hoses Note: Not all screens are shown. HOME HYBRID HOME HYBRID From the Home screen, touch if the vehicle is Hybrid/ To clear service hoses (of refrigerant), close couplers and Electric to flush service hoses. Touch to continue. If disconnect service hoses, then touch to continue.

  • Page 44: Appendix (Complete Icon Library)

    END-USER AGREEMENT Agreement Touch to select MPA ERROR Displays when there is an ERROR NOT NOW Touch to postpone suggested operation ° F Touch to select FARENHEIGHT OPEN BALL Press to Open Ball Valve VALVE MAXXAIR™ MSX Series Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 45: Print

    Appendix (Complete Icon Library) (continued) Icon Name Description O /On Icon Name Description O /On SCALE ZERO Touch to RE-ZERO the scale Touch to select OZ as UOM Notifies user to PLACE WEIGHT on the SERVICE Touch to select SERVICE PLACE WEIGHT scale Indicates that the SERVICES HOSES are...

  • Page 46: Error Codes

    Auto Coupler Brass High Side 14mm AR2788X14A R134a Refill Hose Adaptor 1/2 ACME AR2788X14B R134a Refill Hose Adaptor 1/4 SAE CRX430T 30 lb 400psi Recovery Tank CRX400T 50 lb 400psi Recovery Tank 481500 / 481500YF Spotgun® Oil Injection Kit MAXXAIR™ MSX Series Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 47: Maxxair™ Warranty

    TWO-YEAR FULL COVERAGE WARRANTY CPS Products Inc (herein CPS), warrants this MSX series machine to be free from defects in materials, workmanship, and components for 2 Years from the date of purchase. If equipment should fail during the warranty period, it will be repaired at no charge to the original owner.

  • Page 48: A/C Database End-User License Agreement

    ON DAMAGES INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, LOST GOODWILL, LOST PROFITS, LOSS OF DATA, WORK STOPPAGE OR IMPAIRMENT OF OTHER GOODS, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BROUGHT, EVEN IF MOTOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY MAXXAIR™ MSX Series Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 49: Cps Company Locations

    A/C Database End-User License Agreement (continued) OF SUCH DAMAGE OR IF SUCH DAMAGE COULD HAVE BEEN REASONABLY FORESEEN, AND NOTWITHSTANDING ANY FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED IN THIS AGREEMENT. 5. TERM; TERMINATION. This Agreement is e ective for the period of time set forth in your Agreement with the web site owner hosting the DATABASES, but in no event longer than the term of the agreement between MOTOR and that web site Distributor.
  • Page 50 NOTES MAXXAIR™ MSX Series Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 51 NOTES Get the latest updates at www.cpsproducts.com...
  • Page 52 www.cpsproducts.com 73-927 REV A...

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