Appion BluVac LTE digital vacuum gauge

BluVac LTE Digital Vacuum Gauge User’s Guide AccuTools® is a registered trademark of Core Enterprises, Inc. P/N 10527-01 Rev. B  BluVac LTE User’s Guide Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the AccuTools® BluVac LTE Digital Vacuum Gauge. Utilizing patent-pending technology, the BluVac LTE is the most accurate vacuum gauge available. With the BluVac LTE, you can accurately measure vacuum pressure in Microns, Pascals, Millibar, Millitorr, and mmHg with a resolution of 1 micron. Ideal for the HVAC/R professional, the BluVac LTE is small, lightweight, rugged and easy to use Features • Large, high-visibility back-lit LCD display • Measures Vacuum in Microns, Pascals, Millibar, Millitorr and mmHg • 0 to 25,000 Micron Range with 1 Micron Resolution • “Analog” Vacuum Level Bar Graph • Automatic Oil Sensor • Built-in memory retains all previous settings • Rugged, Compact Design – About the Size of a Manifold Gauge • Long Battery Life • Calibration Self Test -- Can be field calibrated with no special equipment • Ideal for HVAC/R Service and Industrial Use Specifications Range: 0 – 25,000 Microns (3333 Pa, 33.330 mBar, 25,000 mTorr, 25.000 mmHg) Vacuum Accuracy: 5% of Reading +/- 5 Microns Vacuum Resolution: 1 Micron (1 Pa, 0.001 mBar, 1 mTorr, 0.001 mmHg) Warm-up Time: Instant Response Time: Instant Power: 9V Alkaline Battery (9V Lithium recommended for low temperature operation) Battery Life: Up to 300 Hours Operating Temperature: 10°F – 122°F (-12°C – 50°C) Vacuum Port Fitting: ¼” Male Flare – Nickel Plated for Durability with Dust Cap Weight: 6 oz. (170g) including Battery and Swivel Hook Dimensions: 3.5” x 3” x 1.25” (9cm x 7.5cm x 3cm) WARNING: To avoid personal injury and to prevent damage to the BluVac LTE Digital Vacuum Gauge, never exceed 500 PSI. 1  BluVac LTE User’s Guide Parts Diagram 2  BluVac LTE User’s Guide LCD Display Item Function A Main Numeric Display B Alternate Numeric Display C “Analog” Vacuum Level Bar Graph Backlight Indicator. Flashing: Temporary, Solid: Always On Sound Indicator Battery Level Indicator Oil Sensor Indicator Calibration Mode Indicator Indicates that Temperature is Displayed on the Alternate Numeric Display (during calibration) Indicates degrees Celsius on the Alternate Numeric Display (during calibration) Pascal Units Indicator Millibar Units Indicator Millitorr Units Indicator Millimeters of Mercury Units Indicator Micron Units Indicator 3  BluVac LTE User’s Guide Keypad Item Function Press to Turn Power On, Press and Hold to Turn Power Off Press to Change Display Units Press and Release to Activate Backlight Press and Hold to Mute/Un-mute Sound Quick Start To operate the BluVac LTE as a basic vacuum gauge: 1. Install the battery as described in the “Battery Installation” section below. 2. Turn the power on by pressing . The display will show to indicate pressure greater than 25,000 Microns. 3. Select the desired units by repeatedly pressing . 4. Attach the BluVac LTE to the system to be evacuated with a high quality vacuum hose. Start the vacuum pump. Read the vacuum level from the Main Display. 5. Turn the power off by pressing and holding . WARNING: To avoid damaging the BluVac, only hand-tighten sensor connection. If greater torque is required, support the sensor housing with a ¾” wrench. NOTE: To assist in the use of this gauge and the interpretation of vacuum information, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions Section at the end of this guide. 4  BluVac LTE User’s Guide Battery Installation & Replacement 1. Remove the battery cover from the rear of the BluVac LTE by compressing tab at the base of the battery cover. 2. If necessary, remove and detach old battery from battery clip. 3. Attach battery clip to new battery and insert into battery compartment. Replace battery cover by aligning tab and snapping back into place. IMPORTANT: TO PREVENT DAMAGE FROM LEAKING BATTERIES, DO NOT LEAVE A DEAD BATTERY INSIDE THE BluVac LTE. REMOVE BATTERY IF THE BluVac LTE IS NOT TO BE USED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. Battery Level Indicator The battery level indicator shows the relative strength of the battery. Four bars indicate full power. As the battery is depleted, the number of bars displayed decreases, until no bars are left. At this point, it is necessary to replace the batteries (refer to the Battery Installation section above). If the battery power drops to the point where the BluVac LTE can no longer function accurately, the alarm will beep 10 times and the power will turn off automatically. When the battery is replaced, and the BluVac LTE is turned back on, the BluVac LTE will resume operation with all previous settings intact. Hi-Pressure Indication If the sensed vacuum pressure exceeds 25,000 Microns (3333.1 Pa, 33.331 mBar, 25,000 mTorr, or 25.000 mmHg), the display will show . Sleep Mode Unlike other Digital Vacuum Gauges, the BluVac LTE helps to conserve battery life through advanced power management. After 5 minutes of displaying , the BluVac LTE will enter “Sleep Mode” in which the sensor and backlight are turned off, thus reducing the load on the battery and extending the battery life up to 300 hours or more. While in this mode, the display will show . Approximately every 35 seconds, the gauge will automatically check the pressure and exit Sleep Mode if the pressure is less than 25,000 Microns. The gauge can be manually brought out of Sleep Mode by pressing any key on the keypad. While in Sleep, the gauge will beep twice every 5 minutes to remind you that it is on. The BluVac LTE will not sleep in the Calibration Mode (see the Calibration section below). Auto Power-Off After 1 hour in “Sleep Mode” the BluVac LTE will automatically turn itself off to further conserve battery power. Units Change the displayed units by pressing the key on the keypad. The appropriate units indicator on the LCD display will show Pa, mBar, mTorr, mmHg, or Microns depending on the units set. 5  BluVac LTE User’s Guide Range and Resolution The BluVac LTE has a broad vacuum pressure measurement range and very high resolution according to the table below: Vacuum Range Resolution Pascals (Pa) 0 — 3,333.1 0.1 Pa Millibar (mBar) 0 — 33.331 0.001 mBar Millitorr (mTorr) 0 — 25,000 1 mTorr mmHg (mmHg) 0 — 25.000 0.001 mmHg Microns (Microns) 0 — 25,000 1 Micron “Analog” Vacuum Level Bar Graph The BluVac LTE also displays a Vacuum Level Bar Graph allowing for a quick visual determination of the vacuum level achieved. Each bar corresponds to a vacuum pressure range depending on units according to the following table: Units Bar Value Microns Pa Millibar Millitorr mmHg 10K 10,000 — ATM 1,000 — ATM 10 — ATM 10,000 — ATM 10 — ATM 5K 5,000 — 10,000 500 — 1,000 5 — 10 5,000 — 10,000 5 — 10 2K 2,000 — 5,000 200 — 500 2—5 2,000 — 5,000 2—5 1K 1,000 — 2,000 100 — 200 1—2 1,000 — 2,000 1—2 500 500 — 1,000 50 — 100 0.5 — 1 500 — 1,000 0.5 — 1 200 200 — 500 20 — 50 0.2 — 0.5 200 — 500 0.2 — 0.5 100 100 — 200 10 — 20 0.1 — 0.2 100 — 200 0.1 — 0.2 50 50 — 100 5 — 10 0.05 — 0.1 50 — 100 0.05 — 0.1 20 20 — 50 2—5 0.02 — 0.05 20 — 50 0.02 — 0.05 10 10 — 20 1—2 0.01 — 0.02 10 — 20 0.01 — 0.02 Oil Sensor It is necessary to prevent oil from being drawn into the Vacuum Sensor. For HVAC/R service, always recover refrigerant prior to attaching gauge. If possible, always close the blank-off valve on the vacuum pump prior to turning the vacuum pump off. Over time, oil vapor and other materials may contaminate the sensor. The BluVac LTE has a built in Oil Sensor that will detect this condition. If the OIL indicator on the display illuminates, this is an indication that the vacuum sensor has been contaminated and is no longer functioning accurately. If the sensor becomes completely saturated with oil to the extent that it cannot function properly at all, the message will show on the display. Prior to further use of the BluVac LTE, clean the sensor as describe in the “Cleaning the Vacuum Sensor” section below. 6  BluVac LTE User’s Guide Backlight To activate the Backlight temporarily, press once. The indicator on the display will flash, and the backlight will turn off automatically after 1 minute. To activate the Backlight permanently, press again. The indicator on the display will show solid. Turn off the backlight by pressing repeatedly until the indicator turns off. During Sleep Mode, the backlight will turn off to help conserve battery power, but will turn on again automatically upon resumption of normal operation if it was previously set in the permanent-on mode. Sound The BluVac LTE has an internal speaker that will emit a beep for each valid key press, and also functions as an alarm in the Calibration mode (see the Calibration section below). It will also beep every 5 minutes in Sleep Mode. For silent operation, the sound can be muted by pressing and holding the key. The Calibration mode alarm is not affected by the mute status. The indicator on the LCD display indicates that the sound is on (not muted). Swivel Hook The BluVac LTE’s removable stainless steel swivel hook enables hanging of the gauge and will allow it to swivel freely in any direction. The gauge may be operated with or without the hook attached. When fastening the hook to the gauge, turn it finger tight only. Use of a tool to tighten the hook may result in damage to the BluVac LTE case. Maintenance The BluVac LTE should provide many years of service with no maintenance required. When not in use, the dust cap should remain in place over the…