CPS FX134a Series Manuel utilisateur

FX134a SERIES REFRIGERANT RECOVER

/ RECYCLE / VACUUM AND RECHARGE UNIT

OPERATION MANUAL

Models: FX134a

Covered under US Patent

8,082,750 and other

patents pending.

Certiﬁed by ITS under SAE

J2911 to meet SAE J2788

for R-134a.

Certiﬁed by ITS under SAE

J2911 to meet high voltage

compressor service per SAE

J2788 R-134a.

Table of Contents

Speciﬁcations 2

General Safety 3

Icon Library 4-5

First Time Start Up 6

Theory of Operation 7-8

Other Functions 9

Maintenance and Care 10-11

Parts List and Warranty 11

A/C Database End-User License Agreement 12-13

Unit Consists Of:

Speciﬁcations

• FX134a Automotive Refrigerant Management Center

• Low and High side service hoses R-134a

• Low and High side R134a Service Couplings

• Tank Reﬁll Adapter-Fits High side female for R-134a tank thread

• R-134a ﬁttings for hose storage and oil ﬂush block

• 41 cubic Inch CPS ﬁlter drier (Replacement part number FX3030X1)

• Vent Temperature Probe

• 1 lb (454 gram) check weight

• SD Card with A/C Database

• Operation manual

• 1 Roll 2.25” x 50” Thermal Paper

End user to provide:

• Refrigerant oil and/or dye for injection system

• Refrigerant

FX134a Speciﬁcations

Power 115vac. 60Hz, 15a; 10’ 12 gauge power cord

Compressor 2/3 HP Twin Cylinder Oil-less

Vacuum Pump 6 CFM, single stage

Gauges 3.5” Low side, 30 in/Hg to 250 psi; High Side, 0 to 600 psi

Hoses 120” barrier type

Refrigerant R134a

Storage Tank 50 lb DOT with processor controlled heat band

Display 7” Touch Screen with 256 color graphical display

Printer 22mm heat transfer graphical

Construction Sheet metal frame adorned by injection and rotary molded plastic. Two handle bars, 4” front casters and 10” foam-ﬁlled rear tires

for exceptional maneuverability

Only qualiﬁed service personnel should operate this unit. Most governmental entities require that the user to be licensed in order to operate

this equipment. Please check with your local government authorities.

DANGER – This unit is designed to only work with R134A refrigerant. Use with other refrigerants may cause death, destruction and tidal

waves.

DANGER - This unit’s recovery tanks contain liquid refrigerant. Overﬁlling a recovery tank may cause a violent explosion resulting in severe

injury or even death. Do not disable the overﬁll safety features. Always make sure the correct tank is on the scale.

DANGER - Only use CPS recovery tanks designed for this unit. See your distributor for replacement CPS tanks.

DANGER - Avoid breathing refrigerant vapors and lubricant vapor or mist. Breathing high concentration levels may cause heart arrhythmia,

loss of consciousness or even suffocation. Exposure may irritate eyes, nose, throat, and skin. Please read the manufacturers Material Safety

Data Sheet for further safety information on refrigerants and lubricants.

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 UNIT OR THE VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM.

DANGER - 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.

CAUTION - all hoses may contain liquid refrigerant under pressure. Contact with refrigerant may cause frostbite or other related injuries. Wear

proper personal protective equipment such as safety goggles and gloves. When disconnecting any hose, please use extreme caution.

CAUTION - do not use this equipment in the vicinity of spilled or open containers of gasoline or other ﬂammable substances. Make certain

that all safety devices are functioning properly before operating the equipment.

Cord Gauge (awg) Cord Length (Ft)

CAUTION - to reduce the risk of ﬁre, avoid the use of extension cords thinner than NO. 16 awg. (1,5mm2). The following table references

extension cord wire size vs. maximum length:

CAUTION - This equipment should only be used in locations with mechanical ventilation that provides as least 4 air changes per hour.

CAUTION - RISK OF INJURY, the equipment should only be operated by certiﬁed personnel.

CAUTION - Use only CPS certiﬁed hose assemblies on this unit. The hose assemblies are made to proper length, contain shut offs where

required and have direct effect on the proper operation of this equipment

INTRODUCTION

GENERAL SAFETY

The CPS FX Series Refrigerant Management Centers are designed to revolutionize A/C equipment ease and endurance. From the seven inch

256 color touch screen display, to the patented and patent-pending oil-less compressor and motorized ball valves, we are conﬁdent the FX

Series equipment will quickly impress you with its ease of use and superior functionality.

There are many features built into the FX Series equipment. Below are the most noteworthy:

• A/C System Capacities Database—provides refrigerant/oil type and capacities for most vehicles sold in North America since 1994.

• Multiple Language Support—the FX series comes standard in English. Other languages will be made available and easily installed via

an SD card.

• Heated tank—to help reduce the times the vehicle AC system must be started in order to complete charging, we have added a tank

heating blanket to every FX machine.

• Care and Maintenance—the FX Series designers made ease of maintenance a priority. The vacuum pump oil drain and ﬁll ports are

accessible from the outside — no disassembly is required. The refrigerant ﬁlter is located on top of the tank and machines Graphical

User Interface walks you through the ﬁlter replacement process.

CPS is pleased to bring to the automotive technician the many innovations commercial HAVC/R technicians have enjoyed for years. We hope

you will enjoy using your new FX Series Refrigerant Management Center.

Cord Gauge (awg) Cord Length (Ft)

16 10

14 20

12 25

ICON LIBRARY

ICON NAME DESCRIPTION IMAGE

AIR PURGE Tap to select AIR PURGE

AIR PURGE The AIR PURGE icon indicates that the

unit is purging air from the tank

AMERICAN Tap to select AMERICAN Units

BAR Tap to select BAR

BOTH COUPLERS Tap to select BOTH couplers

° C Tap to select CELSIUS

CALIBRATION Tap to select CALIBRATION

CHANGE TANK The CHANGE TANK icon notiﬁes the

user to change the tank

CHANGE UOM Tap to change the unit of measurement

CHARGE Tap to perform a CHARGE service

CHARGE

COMPLETE

Indicates that the CHARGE service is

COMPLETE

Charge Low Side Press to select Low Side Charging

CHECK SCALE

COMPLETE

The SCALE CHECK COMPLETE notiﬁes

users that a scale check is complete

Close Ball vale Press to close ball valve

CLOSE COUPLER

The CLOSE COUPLER icon notiﬁes

the user to close the coupler during a

recharge service

CLOSE HP Notiﬁes the user to CLOSE HP valve

during a CHARGE service

CLOSEVALVE Notiﬁes user to CLOSE VALVE

COMPLETE Indicates that a given operation is

COMPLETE

CONNECT HP Notiﬁes user to connect HP port

during tank reﬁll

CPS FILTER CPS FILTER

DATABASE Tap to access the vehicle DATABASE

DISCONNECT

COUPLERS

Notiﬁes the user to DISCONNECT

COUPLERS

DRAIN OIL The DRAIN OIL icon notiﬁes the user

that oil is draining from the vehicle

ERROR Displays when there is an ERROR

° F Tap to select FARENHEIGHT

FAILED Indicates that a given operation FAILED

FILTER Displays the current status of the ﬁlter

life.

ICON NAME DESCRIPTION IMAGE

FILTER CHANGE Displays when a ﬁlter change is

required

FILTER CHANGE Tap to CHANGE FILTER

FULL CYCLE

COMPLETE

Indicates that the FULL CYCLE service

is COMPLETE

GRAMS Tap to select GRAMS as UOM

HELP Tap to launch the HELP Menu

HELP Provides Firmware version

HIGH COUPLER Tap to select the HIGH SIDE coupler

only

HOME Tap to launch the HOME screen

INJECTION Notiﬁes the user to INJECT oil and/or

dye at this point in the service

INTERNATIONAL TAP to select INTERNATIONAL UOM’s

KGCM2 Tap to select KGCM2

KGS Tap to select KGS as UOM

KPA Tap to select KPA

LANGUAGE Tap to select LANGUAGE

LBS Tap to select LBS as UOM

LBS:OZ Tap to select LBS:OZ as UOM

LEAKCHECK Indicates that a LEAK CHECK is being

performed

LOW COUPLER Tap to select the LOW SIDE coupler

only

MAINTENANCE Tap to launch the MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE

FILTER CHANGE Tap to CHANGE FILTER

MANIFOLD Tap to launch the MANIFOLD function

METRIC Tap to select METRIC UOM’s

MPA Tap to select MPA

NOT NOW Tap to postpone suggested operation

Open Ball Valve Press to Open Ball Valve

OZ Tap to select OZ as UOM

ICON LIBRARY

ICON NAME DESCRIPTION IMAGE

PLACE WEIGHT Notiﬁes user to PLACE WEIGHT on

the scale

PRINT Tap to PRINT a report of the service

PSIG Tap to select PSIG

PT Tap to select PRESSURE

TRANSDUCER

PURITY PURITY

QUIT Tap to quit the current function

R1234yf Tap to select R1234yf Refrigerant

R134a Tap to select R134a Refrigerant

R22 Tap to select R22 Refrigerant

R407 Tap to select R407 Refrigerant

RECOVERY Tap to perform an RECOVERY service

RECOVERY

COMPLETE

Indicates that the RECOVERY service

is COMPLETE

REFRIGERANT REFRIGERANT

REFRIGERANT

CHANGE Tap to CHANGE REFRIGERANT

RELAY Tap to select RELAY

REMOVE WEIGHT Notiﬁes user to REMOVE WEIGHT

from scale

SAE Tap to select SAE

SAE CHARGE Tap to perform a SAE CHARGE service

SAE CHARGE

COMPLETE

Indicates that the SAE CHARGE service

is COMPLETE

SCALE Tap for SCALE functions

SCALE CHECK Tap to perform SCALE CHECK

SCALE CHECK The SCALE CHECK icon notiﬁes users

that a scale check is in progress

FULL

CALIBRATION Tap to perform full calibration

SCALE ZERO Tap to RE-ZERO the scale

SERVICE Tap to select SERVICE

SERVICE HOSES

BEING FLUSHED

Indicates that the SERVICES HOSES

are BEING FLUSHED

ICON NAME DESCRIPTION IMAGE

SET TIME Tap to SET TIME

SETTINGS Tap to launch the SETTINGS screen

SETUP Tap to launch the SEUP menu

SPEAKER Tap to enable sound

START AC Notiﬁes user to start vehicle and turn

on AC during service

TANK Indicates the level of refrigerant in the

TANK

TANK FULL Notiﬁes user that TANK is FULL

TANK HOSE

TANK REFILL Tap to perform a TANK REFILL

Tank Tare Setup Press to change tank weight and WC

TANKS REFILL

COMPLETE

Indicates that the TANK REFILL is

COMPLETE

TARE Tap to select TARE

TURN UPSIDE

DOWN

Notiﬁes user to TURN TANK UPSIDE

DOWN during tank reﬁll

UNIT Tap to select UOM

UPDATE Tap to UPDATE

UPGRADE Tap to select UPGRADE

UPKEEP Tap to launch the UPKEEP menu

VACUUM Tap to perform a VACUUM service

VACUUM

COMPLETE

Indicates that the VACUUM service is

COMPLETE

VOLUME Tap to Choose VOLUME UOM

WARNING The WARNING icon appears to caution

users of a potential hazard

WEIGHT Tap to Choose WEIGHT UOM

ZERO Tap to RE-ZERO the pressure

transducer

ZEROING Indicates that the unit is ZEROING

FIRST TIME START UP

1. Remove the black tank cover on the back of the unit by unscrewing the two thumb screws located on each side of the cover. Remove the

protective packaging from between the storage tank and the scale. See Figure A below.

Figure A: Shipping support to be removed before start up.

2. Plug the unit into the proper power source. Push the blue lighted power switch. All functions will be operated directly from the 7” Touch

Screen.

3. Connect service hoses to the machine.

4. Install oil purge bottle

Registration: To register your machine for warranty, please visit:

http://motorvac.com/FXRegister

5. Press the key to enter your shop information into your unit. This information will appear on certain screens and on print outs.

Pressing will cause the unit to proceed with set up without personalizing your unit. Selecting will cause the unit to ask you later

if you want personalize your FX134a.

6. When personalization has been completed, press OK and the unit will proceed through self-calibration. When complete, the Home

screen will appear.

7. Select the Gear icon to enter mode to change the default language, Date/Time and units of measure. The FX134A will allow you to

modify the weight unit of measure prior to entering the charge amount. This feature anticipates that the vehicle may be asking for a unit

of measure that is not your selected default.

8. Fill the internal storage tank. From the Home screen, select Connect the red high side hose to a virgin, or recycled refrigerant tank

using the supplied tank adapter. Refrigerant will be moved from the external tank to the internal tank in a liquid state. Therefore, a virgin

tank may be turned upside down, or if ﬁlling from a recycled tank, the hose may be connected to the “liquid” port. Follow the directions

on the FX display.

Congratulations, your FX Series Refrigerant Management Center is ready to use.

Note: Each time the machine is turned on it MUST be disconnected from a vehicle

THEORY OF OPERATION

FX Series Refrigerant Management Centers feature a touch screen Graphical User Interface (GUI) that makes operations intuitive. In this sec-

tion, we will cover each operation’s objective. The screen provides the speciﬁc information and directions during operation, so the descrip-

tions below are limited to operation theory.

Recovery

Select “Recovery” if you want to recover and recycle refrigerant currently in the vehicle prior to opening the system for repair.

The recovery process creates a vacuum on the vehicle system, pulling the refrigerant into a distillation chamber. The chamber has a coil

inside that is heated by compressor outlet gas. This process “distills” the refrigerant (turns it to gas) and separates liquids and debris from

the refrigerant. The refrigerant passes through a coalescing ﬁlter and compressor and is condensed into a liquid before coming to rest in the

internal storage tank.

The process ends when the machine detects that the system is void of refrigerant. The machine will display the amount recovered through-

out the process and at the end. The ending amount may be printed by pressing the icon visible on the Home screen after recovery is

completed.

Vacuum

Select “Vacuum” if the vehicle system is void of refrigerant and is ready to be recharged. Vacuuming the vehicle utilizes the FX Series’ 6 CFM

vacuum pump to pull air and boil moisture from the AC system. A speciﬁc vacuum time may be selected by entering the time (in minutes)

on the displayed key pad. If a vacuum time of 10 minutes or greater is selected, vacuuming will be followed by a 2 minute leak test (vacuum

decay test).

If pressure equal to or greater than 5 psi is observed, the vacuum pump will not start and you will be advised to perform the recovery func-

tion prior to attempting vacuuming. Results may be printed by pressing the icon on the Home Screen.

Charge

Select “Charge” to reﬁll the vehicle system to its designed capacity. Enter the desired charge amount using the displayed keypad. Units other

than that selected at start-up may be selected using the “units” key. If the required charge amount is not visible on the vehicle or if the J639

tag is missing from the vehicle, the FX series offers a database feature that allows the user to look up the correct charge for most vehicles

sold in North America since 1994. Press the key to access this feature.

The FX134a will charge in the liquid phase through the ﬁlter/dryer into the hoses until the desired charge amount is reached. The unit will

then ask if you want to enter the Car Health mode. Do so if you want to check/print system pressures and vent temperature. If you choose

no to Car Health, the machine will guide you through the process to move the refrigerant contained in the hoses into the vehicle’s AC system.

The FX134A is equipped with a heat blanket but if it cannot complete the charge due to pressure equalization, it will notify the user to close

the high side coupler and start the vehicle. This process will quickly complete the charge sequence. Results may be printed by pressing the

icon on the Home Screen.

THEORY OF OPERATION

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Change Units

This function will be displayed when setting the charge amount. It allows

you to change from the default unit of measure to that on the J639 tag on

the vehicle. For instance, if the machine default was set to lbs:oz and the

vehicle tag provides refrigerant capacity in grams use this feature to

change the unit of measure to grams for this charge only.

Add Oil

This icon appears the end of the charge operation and is a reminder to add back the amount of oil that was removed during recovery. If you

had entered the amount of oil after charging, that amount will also appear with the icon. If not, check the oil discharge bottle to determine the

change in volume since the last recovery. Add this amount back to the system.

Full Cycle

Select “Full Cycle” to recover, recycle, vacuum, leak check (if desired) and charge the vehicle AC system. The display will prompt you to

enter a vacuum time and a vehicle charge amount. As described in the “Charge” sequence, the database may be used to retrieve the charge

amount for most vehicles sold in North America.

Once Full Cycle has been selected and started, the machine will proceed with the recovery process described above. At the end of recovery,

the unit will automatically proceed to vacuuming and leak test (if the vacuum time selected was greater than 10 minutes.) Once vacuuming

is complete, the desired charge amount will be installed in the vehicle. The unit will then ask if you want to enter the Car Health mode. Do so

if you want to check/print system pressures and vent temperature. If you choose no to Car Health, the machine will guide you through the

process to move the refrigerant contained in the hoses into the vehicle’s AC system.

The user may print the results by pressing on the “Home” screen.

Tank Reﬁll

Select “Tank Reﬁll” to add refrigerant to the internal storage tank. It is suggested that at least 4.5 lbs or 2 kg of refrigerant be available in

the storage tank prior to beginning any operation. If the tank contains less than this amount, choose this operation to add refrigerant to the

internal tank. This operation transfers refrigerant in the liquid state to the internal storage tank. The Refrigerant amount transferred in this

mode is not counted toward the ﬁlter life.

Start by connecting the red hose to the liquid port on the supply cylinder using the supplied adapter. For virgin cylinders with one port, turn

the tank upside down once connected and open the tank valve and coupler.

Follow the directions on the display until the process is completed.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Car System Health Mode

This mode allows for checking of system pressures and vent temperature before and after servicing the AC

system. System parameters can be printed while in this mode to provide a before and after comparison.

When entering the Car Health mode, the machine will prompt you to start the AC system. You can then

collect and print readings. If you plan to recover next, press the button. You will be taken to the

Home screen. If all is well, press and the machine will guide you through clearing the hoses of

refrigerant back into the AC system.

Change Unit of Measure or Language

Press the maintenance icon and select . This will take you to a screen to allow you to select

either or .

Air Purge

The FX series features automatic air purge at unit start up. An air purge may also be selected in the maintenance mode. Air purges reduce

“non-condensable gases” in the storage tank to an acceptable level and may take a few minutes to complete. Do not turn the machine off or

unplug the unit during an Air Purge cycle.

Loading new Firmware

From time to time ﬁrmware updates will become available. Should you need to install updated ﬁrmware; ﬁles will be sent to you to place onto

a USB stick. Go to the mode and select After selecting, the machine will guide you through the process, including telling you when

to insert the USB stick into the USB port. When complete, the machine will reset. When the Home screen appears, it is complete.

MAINTENANCE AND CARE

Filter Changes

The ﬁlter/dryer has the capacity to dry 150lbs of recovered refrigerant. A ﬁlter life monitor is displayed on the Home

screen. When indicated the ﬁlter must be changed.

To change the ﬁlter:

1. Remove the black plastic tank cover. Have the ﬁlter reset code available before proceeding. It comes with each

new ﬁlter.

2. On the display Press the key and select . Then select

3. Follow the displayed directions. Replace the black tank cover when completed.

Scale Maintenance

Use this mode to check, tare or calibrate the internal tank scale. To access “Scale Maintenance”, press the icon, then select

Select the desired function and follow the on screen instructions. To perform the “Test” mode, you will need to remove the black plastic tank

cover and then use the 1lb test weight included with the system. The Test mode will alert the user to the need to re-calibrate the scale.

A requires lifting the tank while operating the display. It is best to have two people available for and

Use to reset the empty tank weight to zero, thereby enabling indication of the refrigerant weight. Calibration is suggested only if the

calibration test was off by more than .02lbs. Calibration may be performed by a service center. CPS technical support can also assist with

the process. Calibration requires a certiﬁed 25lb weight.

Pressure Transducer Maintenance

Use this mode if you suspect that the internal pressure transducer readings are inaccurate. The internal pressure transducers are used during

recovery, vacuum, air purge and in the manifold mode.

To enter this mode, press the maintenance icon. Then select PT. This will allow the transducer to be set, or calibrated. Calibration will

require a certiﬁed pressure source of 180 psig. Setting zero requires removal of the system hoses.

Follow the displayed direction for the select transducer maintenance function.

High Pressure Alert

The FX134a 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 be turned off and not allowed to restart until the high pressure condition is remedied. In such case, check that

the tank valves and hose ball valves to the tank and ﬁlter are all open. If all valves are open, then contact technical support to determine the

cause of the alarm.

Tank Overﬁll Limit

The FX Series’ 50lb internal storage tank is designed to contain a maximum of 38lbs of refrigerant. If this amount is exceeded, the user will

be alerted and system operations will be halted. Before normal operation can continue, the overﬁll condition must be remedied by moving

refrigerant from the FX tank to another storage tank or into a vehicle AC system. The charge function may be used to transfer internally

stored refrigerant to an external storage facility.

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