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REFMATE 4688001 4688098 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Digital manifold BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG Digitale Monteurhilfe MODE D’EMPLOI By-pass digital ISTRUZIONE PER L’USO Gruppo manometrico digitale MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES Analizador digital...
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English REFMATE operating instructions INTRODUCTION ............ 1 GENERAL INFORMATION ........1 SPECIFICATIONS ........... 5 PRODUCT AND PART DESCRIPTION....6 ART DESCRIPTION .......... 6 UTTONS AND NAVIGATION ......8 TRANSPORT, PACKAGING AND STORAGE ..9 RANSPORT ............ 9 ACKAGING ............. 9 TORAGE ............
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REFMATE operating instructions English Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of this device. This manual is applicable from REFMATE firmware version V3.0. General information Before you start working with the manifold, please read the operating instructions carefully. They contain important information for the successful operation, maintenance and disposal of the manifold.
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English REFMATE operating instructions It should be operated under the following conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must be able to withstand interference, including interference that may result in errors during operation. ISED: 8595A-NINAB1, 8595A-NINAB31...
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REFMATE operating instructions English Important safety instructions Please read and follow all safety instructions carefully. Explanation of symbols: Warning! ... indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in serious injury. Danger! ... indicates an electrical hazard. Failure to observe the safety instructions may result in serious or fatal injury.
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Intended use The manifold has been developed for measuring and regulating the pressure and temperature conditions in mobile and stationary refrigeration systems and heat pumps as well. Only trained refrigeration technicians are permitted to use this REFCO product.
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REFMATE operating instructions English Specifications Property Value Pressure range -0.95 to 60 bar Max. overpressure 80 bar Pressure accuracy ±0.5 (class 0.5) Pressure units bar / psi / kPa / MPa / kg/cm Pressure resolution 0.01 bar / 0.5 psi / 1 kPa / 0.001 MPa / 0.01 kg/cm...
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English REFMATE operating instructions Product and part description The following parts are included in the delivery: Included in standard version Other accessories Digital manifold 2 pcs. K-type temperature clamps with 1.5 m-long 2 pcs. K-type temperature cable sensors with 1.5 m-long cable 2 pcs.
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REFMATE operating instructions English Low pressure To connect a hose connector 1/4” SAE High pressure To connect a hose connector 1/4” SAE Refrigerant / To connect a hose vacuum connector 1/4” SAE Low pressure valve Turn to the left to open or turn...
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English REFMATE operating instructions Buttons and navigation To the LEFT To the RIGHT or or UP DOWN INPUT / BACK button SELECTION Power SWITCH button ON/OFF Refrigerant list Press to access the refrigerant library. Press to get to the right...
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Leave SD card We recommend leaving the SD card in the in the REFMATE REFMATE to prevent the loss of the card! Transport, packaging and storage Transport The digital manifold comes with a plastic case to protect the parts.
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Insert 4 batteries into the battery compartment on the back. Observe the correct polarity of the batteries. If you will not be using the REFMATE for a longer period of time, remove the batteries from the battery compartment. Remove the protective film from the display...
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REFMATE operating instructions English Select refrigerant Press to access the refrigerant library. Select the desired refrigerant by pressing . To confirm the selection, press Refrigerant favourites By pressing and holding at least 3 seconds, you can select favourites. Favourites are marked with * and appear at the top of the list.
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English REFMATE operating instructions 6.1.1 Analogue display Superheat and Subcool By pressing you can switch between the digital, analogue, vacuum and scale displays. Slave pointer The pointer remains in the outer ring of the analogue display at the highest pressure reached.
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REFMATE operating instructions English 6.1.2 Target superheat Target superheat is a method to set superheat ideally for a refrigeration system with a static expansion device. How do you measure: - Superheat with LP/T1 REFCLAMP (Blue) - Indoor wet bulb temperature...
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English REFMATE operating instructions 6.1.4 Scale display The weight value from the connected REFSCALE is displayed on this screen. The weight value is displayed in the same unit as is set in the REFSCALE. 6.1.5 Logging data Logging data Make sure that there is an SD card in the designated slot.
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Evaluating data Option 1 Connect the device to a computer using a USB cable. Switch on your REFMATE. The device is displayed as a USB drive. The data is available as Excel files in csv format. Option 2...
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English REFMATE operating instructions 6.1.6 Menu Field calibration with reference pressure Zeroing the pressure sensors Press and hold pressure can also be zeroed in the menu with zeroing the pressure and press Pressure calibration In the navigation, go with and press .
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REFMATE operating instructions English Temperature Calibration In the navigation, go with and press Choose the tab,press to carry out the field calibration of the temperature sensors. Choose temperature Prepare an ice bath by mixing calibration and press water and ice.
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English REFMATE operating instructions Connections See the tab for the available wireless connections. Under “Enable” you can activate the connection. to search for connections and connect automatically. To connect to Wireless Temperature Clamps, choose in the Clamps the Clamp names T1 for LP and T2 for...
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REFMATE operating instructions English General settings Use the tab for various setting options. The display brightness can be adjusted as required. Quick function: Press and hold while tapping . The brightness is adjusted in increments of 5%. Display Dimming The display brightness can be...
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English REFMATE operating instructions Tube Error Compensation Tube Error Compensation is a temperature correction function that offsets the measurement error from the tube to the refrigerant. This function can be switched “On” or “Off”. Time and language settings tab offers various country-specific settings.
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REFMATE operating instructions English Maintenance The digital manifold requires maintenance work when used regularly: • Clean the screen and the housing surface with a cloth and cleaning agent. • Do not use corrosive cleaning agents or solvents to clean the unit. Weak household cleaners and soap suds may be used.
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English REFMATE operating instructions Select the latest refrigerants and email them to yourself. Connect the REFMATE to your PC via USB cable. When the REFMATE is turned on, a new drive appears in the explorer. Copy the received file from your email to the new drive.
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English Copy the received file from your email to the new drive. Switch off the REFMATE Start the REFMATE by pressing and holding the following key combination: First and then simultaneously for one second until the display switches on.
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Knobs are not fix Replace the knobs, see spare anymore parts Flexible hoses cannot Is the thread broken at the be attached anymore flange, replace the flange, see spare parts Program freezes Remove the battery, put it back and restart the REFMATE...
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DIN EN ISO 9001:2008. Regular quality control checks as well as an accurate manufacturing process guarantee reliable functionality and are the basis for the REFCO guarantee, in accordance with the General Terms and Conditions of Sale and Delivery applicable on the day of delivery.
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English REFMATE operating instructions Spare parts and accessories Spare parts Designation Part no. Replacement knobs (4-Way) M4-7-SET- 4687094 B+N+R+Y Replacement knobs (2-way) M2-7-SET-B+R 4687079 Complete valve set M2-10-95-R/2 4687104 Piston M4-6-04-R/10 4662624 Sight glass assembly with 2 M4-6-11 4491018 gaskets...
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