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How it Works
Step 1 Select a Test on the Dial
Select the test on the dial that you want to perform.
Step 2 Enter Data on the INPUT FORM
The INPUT FORM is displayed when a test is selected. Each input line
is a step in the test. Fill out each line using Fieldpiece products, drop down
menus or manual entry. See Inputting Data on page 10-11 for more informa-
tion.
Step 3 View the Results on the OUTPUT FORM
The OUTPUT FORM displays the results of the calculations and ref-
erences this guide for each test. Recommended actions are displayed to fix
problems or confirm system is running properly.
Step 4 Save, Download and Print Test
After the HVAC Guide software is installed, connect to a computer to
download the tests and print. All data and information from INPUT FORM
and OUTPUT FORM is printed.
The HG3 dial.
Superheat OUTPUT FORM.
Superheat INPUT FORM.
Step 2: Inputs can be entered using
Fieldpiece products, manual entry
or drop down menus.
Step 3: Outputs show you the results
of the test. Scroll down using the
arrows to see full results.
Step 4: Save the test, download it
to a PC and printout to hand back
to your customer.
Clear
Input
Output
Sync
Recall
Enter
Save
MAX 30VDC
24VAC
CONNECT ONLY TO
ACCESSORY HEADS!
HVAC Guide
Fieldpiece
HG3
SETUP
Target
Evaporator
Logger
Exit Temp
CFM
Display
Superheat
Subcooling
Combustion
CheckMe!
Data
Jacket
Charging
Clear
Input
Output
Sync
Recall
Enter
Save
MAX 30VDC
24VAC
CONNECT ONLY TO
ACCESSORY HEADS!
HVAC Guide
Fieldpiece
HG3
SETUP
Target
Evaporator
Logger
Exit Temp
CFM
Display
Superheat
Subcooling
Combustion
CheckMe!
Data
Clear
Input
Output
Sync
Recall
Enter
Save
MAX 30VDC
24VAC
CONNECT ONLY TO
ACCESSORY HEADS!
HVAC Guide
Fieldpiece
HG3
SETUP
Target
Evaporator
Logger
Exit Temp
CFM
Display
Superheat
Subcooling
Combustion
CheckMe!
Data
Clear
Input
Output
Sync
Recall
Enter
Save
MAX 30VDC
24VAC
CONNECT ONLY TO
ACCESSORY HEADS!
HVAC Guide
Fieldpiece
HG3
SETUP
Target
Evaporator
Logger
Light
Exit Temp
CFM
Display
Superheat
Subcooling
Combustion
CheckMe!
Data
Service
Clear
Input
Output
Sync
Recall
Enter
Save
MAX 30VDC
24VAC
CONNECT ONLY TO
ACCESSORY HEADS!
HVAC Guide
Fieldpiece
HG3
SETUP
Target
Evaporator
Logger
Exit Temp
CFM
Display
Superheat
Subcooling
Combustion
CheckMe!
Data
Clear
Input
Output
Sync
Recall
Enter
Save
MAX 30VDC
24VAC
CONNECT ONLY TO
ACCESSORY HEADS!
HVAC Guide
Fieldpiece
HG3
SETUP
Target
Evaporator
Logger
Exit Temp
CFM
Display
Superheat
Subcooling
Combustion
CheckMe!
Data
Clear
Input
Output
Sync
Recall
Enter
Save
MAX 30VDC
24VAC
CONNECT ONLY TO
ACCESSORY HEADS!
HVAC Guide
Fieldpiece
HG3
SETUP
Target
Evaporator
Logger
Exit Temp
CFM
Display
Superheat
Subcooling
Combustion
CheckMe!
Data
Clear
Input
Output
Sync
Recall
Enter
Save
MAX 30VDC
24VAC
CONNECT ONLY TO
ACCESSORY HEADS!
HVAC Guide
Fieldpiece
HG3
SETUP
Target
Evaporator
Logger
Exit Temp
CFM
Display
Superheat
Subcooling
Combustion
CheckMe!
Data
Clear
Input
Output
Sync
Recall
Enter
Save
MAX 30VDC
24VAC
CONNECT ONLY TO
ACCESSORY HEADS!
HVAC Guide
Fieldpiece
HG3
SETUP
Target
Evaporator
Logger
Exit Temp
CFM
Display
Superheat
Subcooling
Combustion
CheckMe!
Data
Clear
Input
Output
Sync
Recall
Enter
Save
MAX 30VDC
24VAC
CONNECT ONLY TO
ACCESSORY HEADS!
HVAC Guide
Fieldpiece
HG3
SETUP
Target
Evaporator
Logger
Exit Temp
CFM
Display
Superheat
Subcooling
Combustion
CheckMe!
Data
Clear
Input
Output
Sync
Recall
Enter
Save
MAX 30VDC
24VAC
CONNECT ONLY TO
ACCESSORY HEADS!
HVAC Guide
Fieldpiece
HG3
SETUP
Target
Evaporator
Logger
Exit Temp
CFM
Display
Superheat
Subcooling
Combustion
CheckMe!
Data
Clear
Input
Output
Sync
Recall
Enter
Save
MAX 30VDC
24VAC
CONNECT ONLY TO
ACCESSORY HEADS!
HVAC Guide
Fieldpiece
HG3
SETUP
Target
Evaporator
Logger
Exit Temp
CFM
Display
Superheat
Subcooling
Combustion
CheckMe!
Data
Clear
Input
Output
Sync
Recall
Enter
Save
MAX 30VDC
24VAC
CONNECT ONLY TO
ACCESSORY HEADS!
HVAC Guide
Fieldpiece
HG3
SETUP
Target
Evaporator
Logger
Exit Temp
CFM
Display
Superheat
Subcooling
Combustion
CheckMe!
Data
Clear
Input
Output
Sync
Recall
Enter
Save
MAX 30VDC
24VAC
CONNECT ONLY TO
ACCESSORY HEADS!
HVAC Guide
Fieldpiece
HG3
SETUP
Target
Evaporator
Logger
Exit Temp
CFM
Display
Superheat
Subcooling
Combustion
CheckMe!
Data
Clear
Input
Output
Sync
Recall
Enter
Save
MAX 30VDC
24VAC
CONNECT ONLY TO
ACCESSORY HEADS!
HVAC Guide
Fieldpiece
HG3
SETUP
Target
Evaporator
Logger
Light
Exit Temp
CFM
Display
Superheat
Subcooling
Combustion
CheckMe!
Data
Service
Clear
Input
Output
Sync
Recall
Enter
Save
MAX 30VDC
24VAC
CONNECT ONLY TO
ACCESSORY HEADS!
HVAC Guide
Fieldpiece
HG3
SETUP
Target
Evaporator
Logger
Exit Temp
CFM
Display
Superheat
Subcooling
Combustion
CheckMe!
Data
Clear
Input
Output
Sync
Recall
Enter
Save
MAX 30VDC
24VAC
CONNECT ONLY TO
ACCESSORY HEADS!
HVAC Guide
Fieldpiece
HG3
SETUP
Target
Evaporator
Logger
Exit Temp
CFM
Display
Superheat
Subcooling
Combustion
CheckMe!
Data
Clear
Input
Output
Sync
Recall
Enter
Save
MAX 30VDC
24VAC
CONNECT ONLY TO
ACCESSORY HEADS!
HVAC Guide
Fieldpiece
HG3
SETUP
Target
Evaporator
Logger
Exit Temp
CFM
Display
Superheat
Subcooling
Combustion
CheckMe!
Data
Clear
Input
Output
Sync
Recall
Enter
Save
MAX 30VDC
24VAC
CONNECT ONLY TO
ACCESSORY HEADS!
HVAC Guide
Fieldpiece
HG3
SETUP
Target
Evaporator
Logger
Exit Temp
CFM
Display
Superheat
Subcooling
Combustion
CheckMe!
Data
Clear
Input
Output
Sync
Recall
Enter
Save
MAX 30VDC
24VAC
CONNECT ONLY TO
ACCESSORY HEADS!
HVAC Guide
Fieldpiece
HG3
SETUP
Target
Evaporator
Logger
Exit Temp
CFM
Display
Superheat
Subcooling
Combustion
CheckMe!
Data
Clear
Input
Output
Sync
Recall
Enter
Save
MAX 30VDC
24VAC
CONNECT ONLY TO
ACCESSORY HEADS!
HVAC Guide
Fieldpiece
HG3
SETUP
Target
Evaporator
Logger
Exit Temp
CFM
Display
Superheat
Subcooling
Combustion
CheckMe!
Data
Clear
Input
Output
Sync
Recall
Enter
Save
MAX 30VDC
24VAC
CONNECT ONLY TO
ACCESSORY HEADS!
HVAC Guide
Fieldpiece
HG3
SETUP
Target
Evaporator
Logger
Exit Temp
CFM
Display
Superheat
Subcooling
Combustion
CheckMe!
Data
Clear
Input
Output
Sync
Recall
Enter
Save
MAX 30VDC
24VAC
CONNECT ONLY TO
ACCESSORY HEADS!
HVAC Guide
Fieldpiece
HG3
SETUP
Target
Evaporator
Logger
Exit Temp
CFM
Display
Superheat
Subcooling
Combustion
CheckMe!
Data
Clear
Input
Output
Sync
Recall
Enter
Save
MAX 30VDC
24VAC
CONNECT ONLY TO
ACCESSORY HEADS!
HVAC Guide
Fieldpiece
HG3
SETUP
Target
Evaporator
Logger
Exit Temp
CFM
Display
Superheat
Subcooling
Combustion
CheckMe!
Data
Jacket
Charging
Jacket
Charging
Jacket
Charging
Jacket
Charging
Jacket
Charging
Jacket
Charging
Jacket
Charging
Jacket
Charging
Jacket
Charging
Jacket
Charging
Jacket
Charging
Jacket
Charging
Jacket
Charging
Jacket
Charging
Jacket
Charging
Jacket
Charging
Jacket
Charging
Jacket
Charging
Jacket
Charging
Jacket
Charging
Jacket
Charging
OUTPUT FORM
CO2: 6.3%
Excess O2:
76.8%
COAF: 103ppm
Net Temp:
82 ˙F
Standard Eff:
85%
Siegert Eff:
94%
Draft Press: 0.08IWC
INPUT FORM
Pressure is between
160psig and 220psig.
SL Pressure: ---.-psig
LL Pressure: ---.-psig
Difference: ---.-psig
Confirm Pressures
CustomerID: __JONES123
INPUT FORM
SH Table:Standard
Refrigerant:R-22
OD Dry Bulb:
85.4
˙F
Return WB:
61.0˙F
SL Pressure
:
---.-˙F
SL Temp:
--.-˙F
CustomerID:__JONES123
INPUT FORM
Into Evap
Return DB
: 72.1
˙F
Return WB:
64.5˙F
Out of Evap
Supply DB:
55.6˙F
CustomerID: __JONES123
Units:English
INPUT FORM
Span: 2hours
Per: 30seconds
SEY
SET ID:IndoorTemp
Measurement: 72.8
SET ID:CompAmps
Measurement: 17.2
INPUT FORM
ACV
CustomerID
:--JONES123
01/24/2000 04:20:22PM
OUTPUT FORM
CO2: 6.3%
Excess O2:
76.8%
COAF: 103ppm
Net Temp:
82 ˙F
Standard Eff:
85%
Siegert Eff:
94%
Draft Press: 0.08IWC
INPUT FORM W/O
Manufacturer’s Data
Refrigerant: R-22
LL Pressure: 220.3psig
LL Temp
:
91.1˙F
CustomerID:__JONES123
Units:English
12/31/2011 11:59:59PM
INPUT FORM W/O
Manufacturer’s Data
Refrigerant: R-22
LL Pressure: 220.3psig
LL Temp
:
91.1˙F
CustomerID:__JONES123
Units:English
12/31/2011 11:59:59PM
INPUT FORM
Into Evap
Return DB:
72.1
˙F
Return WB:
64.5˙F
Out of Evap
Supply DB
:
55.6˙F
CustomerID: __JONES123
Units:English
INPUT FORM
Refrigerant:R-410A
Constrict the
Charging Jacket until
the difference
between the SL
Pressure and LL
Pressure is between
INPUT FORM
SH Table:Standard
Refrigerant:R-22
OD Dry Bulb:
85.4
˙F
Return WB:
61.0˙F
SL Pressure
:
---.-˙F
SL Temp:
--.-˙F
CustomerID:__JONES123
INPUT FORM
Sys Type
:AC
Grant and Sys Info:
None
INDOOR UNIT
Meter Device:TXV/TEV
Return DB:
71.7˙F
Return WB:
60.8˙F
INPUT FORM
Sys Type
:AC
Grant and Sys Info:
None
INDOOR UNIT
Meter Device:TXV/TEV
Return DB:
71.7˙F
Return WB:
60.8˙F
Memory:
Com with PC
Erase a Single Test
Erase a Customer
Erase a Grant
Check Memory Status
Clear Data logs
Clear All Data
Memory:
Com with PC
Erase a Single Test
Erase a Customer
Erase a Grant
Check Memory Status
Clear Data logs
Clear All Data
INPUT FORM
SET ID:IndoorTemp
Measurement: 72.8
SET ID:CompAmps
Measurement: 17.2
Span: 2hours
Per: 30seconds
START
INPUT FORM
DCV
CustomerID
:--JONES123
01/24/2000 04:20:22PM
INPUT FORM
Grille 01
ID:LivingRm1
Flow:Supply
Manufacturer’s Data
Free Area in sqft:
00.421sqft
Velocity
: 212ft/min
INPUT FORM
Grille 01
ID:LivingRm1
Flow:Supply
Manufacturer’s Data
Free Area in sqft:
00.421sqft
Velocity
: 212ft/min
INPUT FORM
Into Evap
Return DB:
72.1
˙F
Return WB:
64.5˙F
Out of Evap
Supply DB:
55.6˙F
CustomerID
: __JONES123
Units:English
ARH4
Sling
Psychrometer
Head
ON
AUTO OFF
1%RH/mVDC
1°F/mVDC
1°C/mVDC
LO BATT
DEW POINT
%RH
WET BULB
TEMP
°F
°C
ON
OFF
ATH4
T1-T2
T2
T1
Function
T1
CAL
T2
CAL
AUTO OFF
°C
°F
T1
T2
Set meter to mVDC
range to display
temperature directly.
LO BATT
ON
Dual
Temperature
Head
OFF
ATH4
T1-T2
T2
T1
Function
T1
CAL
T2
CAL
AUTO OFF
°C
°F
T1
T2
Set meter to mVDC
range to display
temperature directly.
LO BATT
ON
Dual
Temperature
Head
OFF
AAV3
Air Velocity
& Temperature
Accessory
Head
ON
LCD
X100
LO BATT
READ
ENGLISH
ENGLISH METRIC
Ft/min
MPH
°F
M/s
KM/hr
°C
METRIC
AVG
NORMAL
AUTO OFF
AOX2
Combustion
Check
%
O
%
CO
TEMP
ON
GAS
OIL
Lo Batt
°C °F
AUTO
OFF
STABLE
Fuel Type
2
2
T/C
CAL
ACM3
Carbon
Monoxide
Accessory
Head
ON
Converts
1PPM CO
concentration
to 1mVDC
LO BATT
ON
OFF
AVERAGE
NORMAL
AUTO
OFF
ZERO
SET
ACH4
CAT.III
300V
400A
CLAMP
AC Current
Clamp
1AAC / 1mVAC
400AAC MAX
!
ASX14
Air
Conditioner
Superheat and
Subcooling
AUTO
OFF
T/C
CAL
SET
ATM
STABLE
ON
LO BATT
Step 1: Switch the dial to the test
you want to perform.
Printout Form.
