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Fieldpiece MG44 Operator's Manual

Fieldpiece MG44 Operator's Manual

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Wireless
Vacuum
Gauge
OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
Model MG44
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  • Page 1 Wireless Vacuum Gauge OPERATOR'S MANUAL Model MG44...

  • Page 2: Quick Start

    (1) Operator's manual (1) Year limited warranty WARNINGS Disconnect MG44 from system before applying pressure; pressures above 870 psig (60 bar) can damage the vacuum gauge. Hand tighten fittings; overtightening may damage seals. Follow all equipment manufacturer’s testing procedures above those in...
  • Page 3 Reduce the misleading nature of dynamic vacuum measurement during pull down by connecting MG44 directly to the system. The reversible angled coupler makes it easy to orient the gauge so that it's out of the way and easy to see.

  • Page 4: Maintenance

    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 AC system flush.
  • Page 5 GASKETS: Each end of the coupler is sealed by a black rubber gasket. These may become worn over time due to overtightening or connecting to damaged male fittings. 1. Use needle nose pliers or a similar tool to unscrew the Schrader valve depressor from the gasket.

  • Page 6: Operation

    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.
  • Page 7 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)
  • Page 8 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.

  • Page 9: Alarm Mode

    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.

  • Page 10: Specifications

    Wireless Range: 1000 feet (305 meters) line of sight. Obstructions affect distance. Radio Frequency: 2.4 GHz Wireless Device Requirements: (Latest compatibility and firmware at www.fieldpiece.com) Job Link® app: BLE 4.0 devices with iOS® 7.0 or Android™ 5.0 SMAN manifold: Models SM380V/SM480V with latest firmware installed.

  • Page 11: Settings Menu

    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.
  • Page 12 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...
  • Page 13 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.

  • Page 14: Backlight Timer

    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.
  • Page 15 Replace as needed. • 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.

  • Page 16: Safety First

    Safety First! For use only by qualified and certified technicians in the safe use, handling, and transporting of refrigerants. Please refer to flammable refrigerant safety guides, regional codes and legislation for more information. WARNINGS – failure to heed these hazards and actions can result in serious injury or death Always use a grounded outlet Always wear Proper Protective Equipment (PPE), which includes...
  • Page 17 Have emergency, evacuation, and fire protection plans Designate and monitor a Temporary Flammable Zone with a 3-meter perimeter Identify and disable all possible ignition sources within this Zone Monitor air with a flammable refrigerant leak detector within this Zone Use a ventilation fan to maintain 5 air exchanges per hour within this Zone Make power connection of the recovery machine and other equipment outside of the Temporary Hazard Zone...

  • Page 18: Fcc Statement

    Certifications and Module IDs EN 300 328 Regulatory Compliance Mark Waste Electrical and UK Conformity Assessed Electronic Equipment 2ALHR003 Restriction of Hazardous IC: Industry Canada Substances Compliant 22518-BT003 IFETEL: Federal Telecom Institute 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.
  • Page 19 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...

  • Page 20: Obtaining Service

    Any implied warranties arising from the sale of a Fieldpiece product, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to the above. Fieldpiece shall not be liable for loss of use of the instrument or other incidental or consequential damages, expenses, or economic loss, or for any claim of such damage, expenses, or economic loss.

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