Seminar for Refrigerant Identifier-

User
Model : Neutronics Ultima ID-HVAC
By :COOLTECH SOLUTION SDN BHD

Present By : David Lim Siow Wei

Table of Contents

 Cautions and Warnings

 Functional Description
 Basic knowledge of refrigerant - air

conditioning system
 Hardware Description
 Standard Operation Procedure
 Demonstration
 Q & A
Cautions and Warnings
 ALWAYS use eye protector when working
with compressed gases. We recommend
wearing gloves when working with
refrigerants.
Cautions and Warnings
 DO NOT direct refrigerant vapors venting
from hoses towards the skin.
 
 
 

Frostbite

Will
cause
Tank Safety Liquid more
than 80%.

IF
Explode
Temperature
exceed 135
Farenheight

Exceed the working

pressure
of each cylinder.
Cautions and Warnings
 ALWAYS verify that the refrigerant to be
tested does not contain or will not emit heavy
loads of oil or liquid.

Refrigerant(Liquid)

OIL
Cautions and Warnings
 Battery Charger Warning: When charging the optional
battery with the 1000mA charger, the charger will become warm. If the
charger becomes hot, unplug the charger immediately!
When charging multiple battery packs, allow the charger to cool between
each

HOT
Cautions and Warnings
WARNING!!!!
 VAPOR SAMPLES ONLY! INTRODUCING
“LIQUID” REFRIGERANT WILL CAUSE
SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE IDENTIFIER AND
WILL VOID THE WARRANTY 
Liquid
Vapor
Vapor

Liquid
Cautions and Warnings
 DO NOT remove the top panel of the instrument.
There are no serviceable components internal to
the instrument.
Cautions and Warnings
>DO NOT utilize any other hose other than
those supplied with the instrument. The use
of other hose types will introduce errors into
the refrigerant analysis.
Incorrect
Result
Cautions and Warnings
 NEVER admit any sample(Refrigerant) into the
instrument at pressures in excess of 300
psig.
Cautions and Warnings
 NEVER obstruct the air intake, sample
exhaust or case vent ports of the instrument
during use.
Functional Description
 TO determine the weight concentrations of
refrigerant types :
R12, R134a, R22, as well as, hydrocarbons and
air.
 Refrigerant purity is automatically

determined for refrigerants R12 and R134a

by the instrument to eliminate human error.
Pure refrigerant is defined as a refrigerant
mixture that contains 98%, by weight, or
greater of either R12 or R134a.
98%
Functional Description-Addition
 In addition , the unit will indicate the
presence of R410a if the refrigerant tested
matches the internal profile established for
virgin R410a. Refrigerant purity is displayed
on the LCD Screen. The user must determine
acceptable levels of purity based on their
recovery or use standards.

R410A
PRINCIPLE OF REFRIGERATION CYCLE

Basic refrigeration cycle consist of 2 changing

states.
• Vaporisation
• Condensation
VAPORISATION

 In the term used when enough heat is added to

a liquid substance to change it into a vapor
(gas).For example: when water is boiled. This
condition occurs within the A/C system
CONDENSATION
 Is the term used to describe the opposite of
the evaporation process, if you take a
vapour and remove enough heat from it, a
change of state occurs.The vapour
becomes a liquid.The change of vapour to a
liquid is called condensation.
REFRIGERATION CYCLE
 A cycle is a series of operations where it is
continuous. A refrigeration cycle is a continuous
cycle where refrigerant absorb heat from the
passenger compartment and then transfer the
heat to the outside air (ambient).
 The series of operation consist of 4 phases:-
 • Vaporisation
 • Compression
 • Condensation
 • Pressure Reduction.
ASHRAE Standard

R-600a (isabutane) R-1140

3
R-290(propane) (vinyl chloride)

HFC-143a R-717
2
HFC-152a (Ammonia)

FLAMMABILITY
HFC-32
2L HFO-1234yf
HFO-1234ze
CFC-11
CFC-12
HCFC-22
1 HCFC-123
HFC-125
HFC-134a
HFC-410A
A B
CATEGORY Lower Toxicity Higher Toxicity
TOXICITY

ASHRAE Standard 34 Matrix with some

Refrigerant Examples
Flammable Refrigerant

Refrigerant LFL,
Auto
Density of Safety PL,
LFL,% ignition GWP
vapor kg/m3 group kg/m3
Group Type kg/m3 temp, °C

R600a 2.48 A3 0.038 1.8 460 0.011 3

HC R290 1.86 A3 0.038 2.1 470 0.008 3

R1270 1.77 A3 0.047 2.7 455 0.008 3

HFO R1234ze 4 A2L 0.299 6.5 405 0.06 6

HFC R32 1.86 A2L 0.307 14.4 648 0.061 550

Overview
Historical Cycle of Refrigerant

Source: Danfloss Refrigerant whitepaper 2017

Basic knowledge of refrigerant air conditioning system-R12

1. Cylinder R12 – White colour

 Dichlorodifluoromethane
 CFC-12
Joint:1/4 “
R12 Sample Hose

Automotive & Freezer

Basic knowledge of refrigerant air conditioning system-R12

CFC 12: Properties & Alternatives

 CFC 12 is considered the most widely used
refrigerant in the MAC sector because of its
excellent properties in refrigeration.
 Why CFC 12 needs to be phased-out:
1. High ozone depletion potential (ODP=1.0).
2. High contribution to global warming.
Best Alternative to CFC 12: R134A
 Have most of the good refrigerant
characteristics.
 Have similar properties like CFC 12, but with

zero ODP (ozone depletion potential) and low

GWP (green-house warming potential).
 Only disadvantage: smaller molecular size
Basic knowledge of refrigerant air
conditioning system-R134a
Cylinder R134a – Light blue colour
 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane
 HFC-134a
Joint :1/2”
½” Acme Thread (Thread onto
Cylinder Stub)
R134a Low Side Stub (Fits into R134a
Low Side Coupler)
R134a Sample Hose

Automotive & Freezer

Basic knowledge of refrigerant air
conditioning system-R22
. Cylinder R22 – Green colour
 Chlorodifluoromethane
 HCFC-22
Joint:1/4”
R12 Sample Hose

Split unit
Basic knowledge of refrigerant air conditioning system-R410A

R410A: Properties & Alternatives

R410A
1. Cylinder R410A – Pink colour
HydroFluorCarbons
 R410a
Joint:1/4 “
R12 Sample Hose
Packing:11.3kg
R-32 Difluoromethane (50% weight),
R-125 Pentafluoroethane(50% weight)
HVAC
Basic knowledge of refrigerant air conditioning system-R410A

R410A: Properties & Alternatives

 R-410A refrigerant was developed as an
environmentally friendly and more efficient
alternative to replace R-22 (Freon). R-410A
refrigerant--also known as Puron--does not
deplete the ozone the way R-22 does but does
have a higher global warming potential than the
R-22 coolant.
Hardware Description
Hardware Description

Sample Filter 
The disposable filter is to the left of the pressure gauge.
The filter is a coalescing type with the added feature of a
color coded dye to detect the presence of oil. The filter
turns red whenever the element has been contaminated
and needs to be replaced.
Hardware Description

 R12 Sample Hose

1.8 meter
Hardware Description
 R134a Sample Hose

 R134a Tank Adapter Fitting

Hardware Description
First Use
Hardware Description
Back Panel Connections
 The connections located on the back panel

are illustrated below.

 CAUTION: The sample outlet port should

never be obstructed. Keep the sample outlet

port free and clear at all times.
 Hardware Description

AC Power Adaptor
 Input = 110/240 V

 Output=25V (without Battery)

 Hardware Description

-
12V Battery Clip
 Input = 12V DC

 Output=12V DC
Hardware Description
 Hard Shell Storage/Carrying Case The hard shell
storage/carrying case is custom fit to the Ultima ID - HVAC. It
provides rugged protection for the instrument as well as
convenient storage for all components. The enclosure is
general purpose and is not watertight.
Wiring Diagram
 240V Connection-Charging

25
V
Ba (with
tte
ry) out 240V
Wiring Diagram
 12V Connection-Vehicle Power Cable

12V
 Standard Operation Procedure
Pre-Operational Procedure
Step 1
If any red spots or discoloration are noticed, REPLACE
THE FILTER BEFORE USING THE INSTRUMENT
 Standard Operation Procedure
Pre-Operational Procedure
b.
Step 2 Inspect the hose for signs of
wear such as cracking, not obstructed
and that of no oil. Replace
c. (OR CLEANED) BEFORE USING THE
Install the selected sample INSTRUMENT!
hose onto the inlet port.
Finger tightened to achieve a
gas-tight seal.

a.
Select the R12 or R134a
sample hose for use in the
 Standard Operation Procedure
Pre-Operational Procedure
Step 3
Inspect the air intake port, the sample exhaust port and
the case vent ports.-clear and unobstructed
 Standard Operation Procedure
Pre-Operational Procedure
Step 4
Make sure the sample port is low side or vapor port.

Low Side
Vapor
No Oil

High Side
Liquid
Oil
Standard Operation Procedure
Step 1
 Plug The 12V battery clip or battery pack .

+ -

OR
Standard Operation Procedure
Step 2a
 ON the power by pressing:

Press
Standard Operation Procedure
Step 2b
 Display Show:

 Continue by Pressing:

Press
Standard Operation Procedure
Step 3 30 seconds
 Calibration Process
Standard Operation Procedure
Step 4
4a.
Calibration Complete
Standard Operation Procedure
4b.
Connect the sample hose

Open the valve

Press button TEST

Press
Standard Operation Procedure
 Step 5
 Analysis Process
Standard Operation Procedure
Step 6
 Analysis Completed

Close the valve

Disconnect the sample connection

Standard Operation Procedure
Step 7a
Result Show.

90 % Pure or Less than 90 %

better Pure
Standard Operation Procedure
Step 7b Blend Refrigerants

Result Show.

OR
Press
Standard Operation Procedure
Step 7C Blend Refrigerants

Result Show.
Standard Operation Procedure
Step 8
 Printing the Test Results by pressing button

PRINT:

Press
Standard Operation Procedure

Step 9
 Exit by pressing button EXIT:

Press
Standard Operation Procedure

Step 10
 Power off by pressing button OFF:

Press
Standard Operation Procedure
Step 11
 Dismantle the 12V battery clip.

+ -
Standard Operation Procedure
Step 11
 Store the item in the Case
Q&A
Standard Operation Procedure

Practical
Demonstration
Thank You