Fieldpiece SRH3 - In Duct Diagnostic Psychrometer - Manual (Page 2)

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A/C Basics
The Evaporator, Condenser,
Restrictor (Throttling valve) and
Compressor are the four basic
components of an air conditioner.
Following one pound of refrigerant
through the system shows the
function of each component.
Subcooled liquid refrigerant at high
pressure enters the restrictor and is
throttled to saturated refrigerant at a
lower pressure. The restrictor can be
of either a fixed or TXV/EXV type. The
fixed type must be charged to a target
superheat that varies with indoor and
outdoor conditions. TXV/EXV systems
must be charged to subcooling.
The evaporator capacity varies
with the indoor heat load on a fixed
restrictor. The TXV/EXV regulates the
size of the restriction to maintain a
constant superheat. This essentially
adjusts the capacity of the evaporator
responding to the indoor heat load.
After the restrictor, refrigerant enters
the evaporator at a low temperature
and pressure and boils (evaporates)
condenses back into a liquid. Once
all of the gas is condensed into a
liquid, additional removal of heat
causes a temperature drop that
is known as subcooling. TXV/EXV
systems are charged to subcooling
since superheat is controlled by
the throttle valve. Subcooling
measurements are taken on the
liquid line between the condenser
and TXV/EXV. Finally, the subcooled
liquid enters the restrictor and the
cycle starts again.
Maintenance
Clean the exterior with a dry cloth.
Do not use liquid.
Sensor Care
When not in use it is best to protect
this sensors with the vinyl slip cover
included with the SRH3.
Extreme conditions or exposure to
solvent vapors may offset the RH%
sensor. If this happens, place the
sensor in a controlled envrionment of
75%RH and between 68°F - 86°F for a
period of 24 hours.
To create a 75%RH environment
moisten a small amout of table salt,
in an open container such as a clean
2 liter bottle cap.
Place the container with the salt
solution and the SRH3 probe in a
sealable plastic bag, and leave the bag
in a room temperature location where
it will not be disturbed for 24 hours.
Note: It is important that the salt
solution does not come in direct
contact with the sensor, as this may
permenantly damage the sensor.
Battery Replacement
When
the meter displays the battery
should be replaced. Turn your SRH3
off and replace with 9V battery.
Auto Power Off
Your SRH3 powers off automatically
after approximately 15 minutes to
lengthen battery life. To disable
"Auto Off," hold the button while
powering on your SRH3. When
disabled, APO will not display in upper
left of LCD.
Limited Warranty
This meter is warranted against
defects in material or workmanship
for one year from date of purchase.
Fieldpiece will replace or repair the
defective unit, at its option, subject
to verification of the defect.
This warranty does not apply
to defects resulting from abuse,
neglect, accident, unauthorized
repair, alteration, or unreasonable use
of the instrument.
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.
State laws var y. The above
limitations or exclusions may not
apply to you.
For Service
In the USA, call Fieldpiece
Instruments for one-price-fix-all out of
warranty service pricing. Send check or
money order for the amount quoted.
Send the meter freight prepaid to
Fieldpiece Instruments. Send proof
of date and location of purchase for
in-warranty service. The meter will be
repaired or replaced, at the option of
Fieldpiece, and returned via least cost
transportation. Outside of the USA,
please visit www.fieldpiece.com for
service contact information.
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into a gas by absorbing heat from the
indoor air. The refrigerant stays at the
same temperature and pressure until
all the refrigerant evaporates into a
gas. After the refrigerant becomes a
gas, it will continue to absorb heat
and become superheated at which
point its temperature will change. The
Superheat measurement is the best
indication of refrigerant charge level
in a fixed restrictor system. A TXV/
EXV system will keep the superheat
constant. There must be superheat
present to ensure liquid does not
flood the compressor.
Superheat measurements are taken
on the suction line between the
evaporator and compressor.
The compressor takes this low
temperature, low pressure, slightly
super heated refr igerant and
compresses it to a much higher
temperature and pressure.
The highly superheated gas enters
the condenser and rejects heat
into the outside air. The refrigerant
EVAPORATOR
CONDENSER
THROTTLE
VALVE
COMPRESSOR
REFRIGERANT
FLOW
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Low Press
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RETURN AIR SUPPLY AIR
OUTDOOR AIR HOT AIR
CAT.III 300V
400A CLAMP
ACH4
AC Current Clamp
1AAC / 1mVAC 400AAC MAX
!
ET2W
LO BATT
SEND
RECEIVE
ON
AC DC
Wireless Transmitter SYNC
ET2W
LO BATT
SEND
RECEIVE
ON
AC DC
Wireless Transmitter SYNC
ET2W
LO BATT
SEND
RECEIVE
ON
AC DC
Wireless Transmitter SYNC
AUTO OFF
ARH4
ET2W
with ARH4
ET2W
with ACH4
ET2W
with ACM3
Clea r
Input Output
Recall
Enter
Save
Sync
SETUP
Target Evaporator
Logger
Light
Exit Temp
CFM
Display
Superheat
Subcooling Combustion
HVAC Guide
CheckMe!
Fieldpiece HG3
Data
Service
Display
INPUT FORM
SET 01
Set ID:Indoor Temp
Measurement: 72.8
SET 02
SET ID:Comp Amps
Measurement: 23.6
CustomerID : __JONES123 HG3 Multi-Channel
Wireless Receiver
data logging
multiple readings at
the same time
CAT.III 300V
400A
CLAMP
ACH4
AC Current
Clamp
1AAC / 1mVAC
400AAC MAX
!
ET2W
LO BATT
SEND
RECEIVE
ON
AC
DC
Wireless
Transmitter SYNC
ET2W
LO BATT
SEND
RECEIVE
ON
AC
DC
Wireless
Transmitter
SYNC
ET2W
LO BATT
SEND
RECEIVE
ON
AC
DC
Wireless
Transmitter SYNC
AUTO OFF
ARH4
ET2W w/ ARH4
transmitting wirelessly
to EH4W
MAX 30VDC
24VAC
CONNECT ONLY TO
ACCESSORY HEAD !
PRESS FOR 1 SEC TO EXI T
AUTO-OFF
SEND ONLY
EH4W
DC AC FUSED
200 m A
MAX
FUSED
30V
MAX
WIRELESS
ENABLED MAX/MIN
SYNC HOLD
CAT.III
MAX
600V
15 SEC FOR 500 m V
RANGE
AUTO-OFF
500 600 600
50
5000m
500m
500µ
50m
200m
200m
500m
5000m
50m
50500
500µ
500
750
500
1400
200
2 K
200
20 M
2 K
200 K
20
RECV
LT17AW w/ Built-in Wireless
Clea
r
Input Output
Recall
Enter
Save
Sync
SETUP
Target
Evaporator
Logger
Light
Exit Temp
CFM
Display
Superheat
Subcooling Combustion
HVAC Guide
CheckMe!
Fieldpiece HG3
Data
Service
Display
INPUT FORM
SET 01
Set ID:Indoor Temp
Measurement: 72.8
SET 02
SET ID:Comp Amps
Measurement: 23.6
CustomerID : __JONES123
HG3 w/ Multi-
Channel
Wireless
T1 T2
Atmospheric Pressure
Superheat Subcooling
T1 T2 Direct Saturation
Target Superheat
CAL CAL
CAL CAL
Test Pressure
AUTO OFF Refrigerant ON/OFF
Enter
Units Alarm
Digital Manifold + Vacuum Gauge
SMAN3
ODDB
HH:MM:SS
Psig
Kpa
inHg
cmHg
Psig
Kpa
inHg
cmHg
SHT1
VSAT
APO Microns
HiLo
Set Stable
Alarm
IDWB
Target SH
R-
°F°C
SCT2
LSAT
°F°C
°F°C
SMAN3 Digital
Manifold w/
Micron Gauge
SMAN3 is the most advanced digital
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