Operating instructions, Snapshot mode operation – Robinair ACR2005 Air Conditioning and Refrigerant Service Solution User Manual
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© 2004 Robinair, SPX Corporation
DIAGNOSING SYSTEM OPERATION USING
SNAPSHOT MODE
WARNING
Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working
with refrigerants. Observe all warnings listed at the beginning
of this manual.
Verify the vehicle is in PARK before turning on the engine.
Provide adequate ventilation, or pipe exhaust to outside.
Vehicle exhaust fumes can cause injury or death.
To assist in system diagnostics, the ACR2005 Snapshot mode allows the
technician to monitor and record key operating information from the vehicle
being serviced. This data includes:
Date/Time
Ambient Temperature and Humidity
Low-Side System Pressure minimum value
High-Side System Pressure maximum value
Front Duct Temperature minimum value
Rear Duct Temperature minimum value
Refrigerant Identifier Results
Additionally, the amount of refrigerant recovered and refrigerant charged can be
captured after completion of each of these operations.
SNAPSHOT MODE OPERATION
1. Press the
SNAPSHOT
key (or press the
SCROLL MENU
key to reach
a screen with the
SNAPSHOT
function, then press the
SNAPSHOT
key).
2. You will be prompted to perform the following steps: Connect service
hoses. Open the service couplers. Connect both the red (15 ft.) and the
blue (30 ft.) duct temperature probes. Start the vehicle, and turn the
vehicle A/C system to Maximum Cool or Recirculate setting.
3. Press the
START
key.
4. After identifying the vehicle refrigerant, the ACR2005 displays and
updates minimum and maximum values described above. Pressing the
RESET MIN/MAX
key resets and begins tracking new minimum and
maximum values. You may press the
key at any time to capture
and print the screen information. The printout contains the following
data:
Operating Instructions
IMPORTANT:
Let the A/C
system run
long enough to
reach typical
operating
temperatures/
pressures.
IMPORTANT:
The automatic
air purge
periodically
vents air. Any
brief release of
air you hear is
normal
activation of the
air purge.