Activate wireless in the menu to send measure- ments to compatible Job® Link system tools. 5. Press NEXT to change bottom line view. What's Included (1) MG44 Wireless Vacuum Gauge (1) 1/4" SAE 45° coupler w/depressors (2) AA Batteries (1) Operator's manual...
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Reduce the misleading nature of dynamic vacuum measurement during pull down by connecting MG44 directly to the system. The assymetrically angled, reversible coupler makes it easy to orient the gauge so that it's out of the way and easy to see.
This may damage the sensor. 1. Power off MG44. 2. If attached, remove the coupler from MG44 to expose the cavity of the 1/4" male fitting. 3. Fill up about half of the cavity with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol or RX-11 flush.
Operation Buttons Unless muted, each button press triggers a beep. An inactive button press triggers a double beep. Hold to toggle power. Toggle backlight. Silence alarm. Hold to enter MENU. Hold to exit MENU without saving. ENTER selection. Stop low alarm and start high alarm. NEXT view.
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Display In standard operating mode, the top line shows the live measurement. The bottom line shows one of three selectable views. : Auto Power Off Enabled : Battery Level : Low Alarm : High Alarm : Muted : Rate (differential per minute) : Wireless Enabled (shown at startup) : Wireless Disabled (shown at startup)
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Views Press NEXT to change the content of the bottom line. Each view provides a unique way to monitor your evacuation. RATE: The running 10-second average of the measurement's change per minute. Negative rates indicate the vacuum is getting deeper. RATE METER: The graphical representation of the measurement's real-time change per minute.
Alarm Mode Every evacuation is different. Some require multiple purges of dry nitrogen, while some take less time than a phone call. Activate alarm mode so you can get other things handled without babysitting your gauge. Follow recommended evacuation practices from the equipment manufacturer and training.
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• Change pump oil before and during the job. Change pump oil on-the-fly without losing vacuum with Fieldpiece vacuum pumps. • When the vacuum pump is isolated from the system, a slow rise that stabilizes may signify moisture is still present in the system.
Settings Menu The settings menu can be entered when in standard operating mode. Selecting a new setting automatically exits the menu. This saves time getting in and out of the menu quickly for your most commonly changed setting (e.g. wireless). 1.
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List of Settings Start : Enable Wireless (if off ) Stop : Disable Wireless (if on) Auto Off : Set Auto Off Timer Units : Set Unit of Measure Alarm Lo : Set Low Alarm Level Alarm Hi : Set High Alarm Level Mute : Enable Speaker (if off ) Unmute...
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Wireless Start or stop sending wireless measurements. Live measurements can be sent to SMAN manifold (overrides its internal vacuum gauge), and to the Job Link mobile app for added capabilities such as live trending. Wireless is disabled by default to maximize battery life. Auto Power Off Timer (APO) Set the timer for the gauge automatically powering off.
High Alarm Level ( ) Set the vacuum level required to trigger the high alarm. Hold NEXT for quicker scrolling. (Low Alarm - 1000 - 9000) Mute ( ) Mute or unmute the speaker. Button presses and alarms remain silent if the speaker is muted. icon appears if the speaker is muted.
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Restore To restore all settings to their factory defaults, press NEXT until "YES" is displayed and press ENTER to confirm. To exit without restoring, select "no" or hold ENTER.
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Certifications and Module IDs EN 300 328 Regulatory Compliance Mark 2ALHR003 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment 00263-18-10972 Restriction of Hazardous Substances Compliant IC: Industry Canada IFETEL: Federal Telecom Institute 22518-BT003 RCPFI2A18-0235...
FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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IC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 0.5 cm between the radiator and your body. Fieldpiece Instruments 1636 West Collins Avenue, Orange, CA 92867...
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IFETEL Statement La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones: (1) es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y (2) este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que pueda causar su operación no deseada. The operation of this equipment is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device or device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device or device must accept any interference, including...
Limited Warranty This probe is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for one year from date of purchase from an authorized Fieldpiece dealer. Fieldpiece will replace or repair the defective unit, at its option, subject to verification of the defect.
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