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4.4.2  Default  

Values

1.  From main screen, use   or   to get to Set up and 

press YES.

2.  Scroll to Default  Values, press YES to enter.
3.  Press YES button to scroll though various options.
4.  Modify values by using 

 

 to select position of cursor 

and the numeric keypad to change entered value. Press 
YES to accept value.

Opt ion

Desc r ipt ion

Fill Cylinder target 
amount 

The value set here will be the amount of re-
frigerant which will have been transferred 
when the procedure stops automatically.

Initial vacuum hold

Only applicable to "C" version units. This 
sets value where vacuum pump will pull the 
A/C system into a vacuum and then pause 
for a period of 60 seconds.

Final vacuum level

Only applicable to "C" version units. This 
sets the target vacuum level for service.

Vacuum run time

This screen prompts for the length of time 
the vacuum pump will run during each cycle.

Hose overcharge 
amount

A small overcharge of refrigerant is neces-
sary to compensate for refrigerant which will 
remain in the hose after a charge procedure

Default minimum line 
voltage

Only applicable to "C" version units. During 
machine operation, the line voltage is moni-
tored to remain above a threshold to ensure 
correct operation.

Elevation from sea 
level

Elevation from sea level to adjust pressure 
transducer calibration.

Oil life vacuum rise 
level

Only applicable to "C" version units. Enter 
the amount of rise in vacuum level used dur-
ing the vacuum pump oil life test

Oil drain max level

Currently not applicable.

Minimum vacuum 
leak level

During vacuum leak test, this value is used to 
determine a pass or fail.

High voltage flush 
charge amount

Used to set amount of refrigerant used in 
flush routine. DO NOT REDUCE THIS VALUE 
TO LESS THAN 1.6LBS; risk of residual oil 
may be left in hoses!

Default vacuum leak 
time

Used to set amount of time vacuum leak 
process will check for potential leaks.

4 .4.3   M aint enanc e 

Opt ions

1.  From main screen, use   or   to get to Set up and 

press YES.

2.  Use   or   to scroll to Maint enanc e  Opt ions  and 

press YES again.

3.  Press YES or NO to either select or bypass the different 

options.

4.  Alter  values  with 

  or 

.

5.  Move to next value with 

 

.

6.  Store entries and return with YES.

Opt ion

Descr ipt ion

Perform calibration 
check?

Press YES if desired. When prompted, attach 
supplied steel calibration check ball to mag-
net at bottom of load cell to continue check.

Perform internal load 
cell site calibration

Press YES if required, press NO otherwise. 
If required, special 4KG weight required and 
available for purchase (see Accessory Items).

Perform internal load 
cell shop calibration.

Press YES if required, press NO otherwise. If 
required, special 10KG weight required and 
available for purchase (see Accessory Items).

Set date and time?

Press YES key if adjustment needed, press 
NO otherwise. If adjustment is needed, use 

 to modify value and press YES to ac-

cept entry.

Perform Input/Output 
diagnostics?

Use this to test solenoid and sensor function. 
Also can monitor sensor values for trouble-
shooting purposes.

Perform combo filter 
replacement

Press YES key if replacement needed. Press 
NO otherwise. If YES selected, unit will 
check pressure in accumulator to ensure no 
refrigerant is present.

Perform vacuum 
pump oil replacement

Press YES key if replacement needed, press 
NO otherwise. Vacuum pump oil should be 
replaced every 10 hours for best perform-
ance.

Change operator 
password

If YES is selected, unit will ask for service 
manager password prior to allowing operator 
password change. Press NO to bypass pass-
word change.

Change service man-
ager password

Press YES if desired, press NO otherwise.

Print parameter set-
tings

Press YES if desired, press NO otherwise. If 
printer not installed, file can still be printed/
saved to flash drive.

4 .4.4   Tot al 

Capac it ies

1.  From main screen, use   or   to get to Set up and 

press YES.

2.  Use   or   to scroll to Tot al Capac it ies and press 

YES again.

3.  Press YES to scroll through different values.

Opt ion

Descr ipt ion

Combo Filter Life Remaining

Amount of refrigerant able to be 
processed until replacement of 
combo filter required.

Total Refrigerant Recycled

Total refrigerant recovered 
throughout life of unit.

Total Refrigerant Charged

Total refrigerant charged  
throughout life of unit.

Vacuum Pump Oil Life Remain-
ing

Time remaining until vacuum 
pump oil must be replaced.

Содержание ACX1180

Страница 1: ...MAHLE ACX1180 EN Original instructions AC Service Units ...

Страница 2: ...t Optional 13 3 4 1 Delivery 13 3 5 Functional description 14 4 Commissioning 15 4 1 Removing transportation packaging 15 4 2 Attaching handle 15 4 3 ACX1180 16 4 3 1 Setting language 16 4 3 2 Setting date and time 16 4 3 3 Activating deactivating printer buzzer 16 4 4 Setup 16 4 4 1 Selectable Options 16 4 4 2 Default Values 17 4 4 3 Maintenance Options 17 4 4 4 Total Capacities 17 4 6 Filling in...

Страница 3: ...e update 27 7 8 Replacing printer paper 27 7 9 Replacing white sample lter Refrigerant identi cation unit 27 7 10 Resetting the circuit breaker 27 7 11 System information 27 7 12 Spare and wearing parts 28 7 12 1 ACX1180 28 7 12 2 Refrigerant identi cation unit 28 8 Disposal 28 8 1 Disposal of electronic parts 28 8 2 Disposal of LCD screen 28 8 3 Disposal of refrigerants UV dye lubricants and oils...

Страница 4: ... h Wear protective gloves 2 Important notes Before start up connecting and operating MAHLE products it is absolutely essential that the Original instructions owner s manual and in particular the safety instructions are studied carefully By doing so you can eliminate any uncertainties in handling MAHLE products and thus associated safety risks upfront something which is in the interests of your own...

Страница 5: ... given intervals Set intervals such as to ensure that faults that can be expected to occur are deter mined in good time y The test is to take the electrical engineering principles relating hereto into account y Upon request of the trade association a test manual is to be maintained into which specific entries are made Liability All data in this program is based where possible on manufacturer and i...

Страница 6: ...ontamination with other refrigerants y If the refrigerant has been contaminated by being mixed with other gases remove the contaminated refrigerant and add fresh R134a before using the ACX1180 for A C service y R134a is not to be used in areas in which there is a danger of explosion Fire open flames and smoking are prohibited Welding and soldering are not permitted y y The ACX1180 unit should not ...

Страница 7: ... 10 Rated frequency 50 60 Hz Rated current 10 A Rated tripping current 30 mA Tripping switch C Avoid using an extension cord with the unit If necessary use a good condition three wire grounded 14AWG or larger extension cord of the shortest possible length In addtion the current drawn by all devices connected to the wall socket must not exceed 15A total 2 4 2 Refrigerant identification unit y Inspe...

Страница 8: ...service work on vehicles with air conditioning systems employing refrigerants other than R134a as this will cause damage Prior to A C service check the type of refrigerant used in the vehicle air conditioning system 3 2 Scope of delivery Description Handle Service hose high pressure Service hose low pressure Quick release coupling high pressure Quick release coupling low pressure Used oil bottle O...

Страница 9: ... adapter depending on unit model 2 High side parking ush adapter depending on unit model 3 Service hose 4 Service hose connections 5 Power switch 6 Used oil bottle 7 Vacuum pump oil ll access port 8 Service door for oil bottles and vacuum pump 3 3 Description of unit Fig 1 Front view 1 Rear handle and grip 2 Tool tray and storage 3 Display and operating unit 4 Front handle 5 ACX1180 front housing ...

Страница 10: ...ection 7 9 for detailed information on the software updating procedure 3 3 1 Selection and function keys Keys Name Function Yes Confirm and store No Stop procedure Exit menu or Up or down control or Right or left control Automatic Takes operator directly to Automatic process Recycle Takes operator directly to Recycle process Vacuum Takes operator directly to Vacuum process Charge Takes operator di...

Страница 11: ...e left side and one on the rear of the housing t Tools can be placed on the upper cover t The service door on the side provides access to the the internal refrigerant bottle and the filter drier t The service door on the rear permits access to the Vacuum pump oil fill drain and used oil Fig 5 Opening service door on back To open the service door on the cover remove the two Phil lips head screws an...

Страница 12: ...ease couplings are connected to the service connections of the vehicle air conditioning system during A C service When not in use the service quick release couplings can be connected to the park ing flush couplers t To remove the service quick release couplings from the parking flush coupler Fig 8 Pos 2 press the coupling slightly towards the connection and carefully pull the knurled section back ...

Страница 13: ... of the unit When not in operation the power supply cable can be coiled up and set on the spare tank storage area on the back of the ACX1180 The ACX1180 is switched on by toggling the rocker switch to the On position 3 4 Refrigerant identification unit Optional The refrigerant identification unit permits precise determina tion of the type of refrigerant as to prevent cross contamina tion by other ...

Страница 14: ...tioning system passes through the combo filter to remove suspended particles and moisture The purpose of the vacuum pump is to generate a vacuum in the air conditioning system which removes excess mois ture and to detect possible leaks in the vehicle air condition ing system Used oil separated from the vehicle refrigerant recovered drains into the used oil bottle Oil removed from the vehicle A C s...

Страница 15: ...it to remove metal strap 6 Remove cardboard blocks from under ACX1180 unit 7 Remove ACX1180 from pallet t Do not unplug any electrical connections and only have internal components opened and repaired by trained customer service personnel t Contact customer service in the event of any transporta tion damage e g oil leakage 4 2 Attaching handle 1 Remove plastic bubble wrap from handle 2 Remove bolt...

Страница 16: ... get to Setup and press YES 2 Press YES again to enter Selectable Options 3 Press YES button to scroll though various options 4 Activate deactivate by using or to select YES or NO Option Description Select language Select language to be displayed on screen Buzzer enabled Audible alarm additionally sounds in the event of error messages Refrig ID installed Optional accessory that can be purchased an...

Страница 17: ...ress YES or NO to either select or bypass the different options 4 Alter values with or 5 Move to next value with 6 Store entries and return with YES Option Description Perform calibration check Press YES if desired When prompted attach supplied steel calibration check ball to mag net at bottom of load cell to continue check Perform internal load cell site calibration Press YES if required press NO...

Страница 18: ... a dead weight in the tank to keep the internal refrigerant circuit wetted Add 1lb 454g to the set quantity when filling with refrigerant for the first time 1 To fill internal bottle push until FILL CYLINDER is displayed then press YES 2 Follow the menu prompting t The current pressure inside the external refrigerant bottle is indicated on the low pressure gauge t Any amount of refrigerant between...

Страница 19: ... loss of refrigerant and the possibility of refrigerant contamination t Follow the vehicle manufacturer s recommendations for A C service on vehicles with a low pressure connection only 1 Set the ACX1180 on a flat vibration proof surface 2 Actuate the caster brake to stop the unit from rolling 3 Connect the power supply cable to the power supply 4 Switch on the main switch t Follow the manufacture...

Страница 20: ... t Database is updated yearly with current model year vehicles Updates can be purchased and downloaded through the MAHLE Aftermarket Inc website 6 3 Refrigerant identification unit 6 3 1 Refrigerant analysis m Oil contamination will damage the refrigerant identifica tion unit If the refrigerant sample is supplied to the unit from the recycling equipment directly it must be pro tected from oil that...

Страница 21: ...lemented manually with the ACX1180 t R134a can only be added to an air conditioning system in which there is a vacuum The vacuum phase must therefore be implemented before filling with R134a 6 5 Manual A C service m Before connecting service hoses proceed as follows 1 Perform refrigerant identification if equipped see chapter 6 3 m Only after successful identification of refrigerant serv ice hoses...

Страница 22: ...nditioning system during charging recovery must be performed in order to continue 6 7 Flushing after changing type of oil m When servicing a vehicle the type of oil in the vehicle s A C system should be noted to prevent a cross contam ination inside the ACX1180 If a PAG system is serviced and another vehicle with a POE system is to be serviced next a flush routine must be performed to prevent a cr...

Страница 23: ...23 en 6 9 Non condensable gases t Purging takes place automatically in the ACX1180 on the basis of a pressure and temperature algorithm The purged non condensable gases are routed to the built in ventilation fan and removed from the ACX1180 ...

Страница 24: ...low on screen instructions to recalibrate unit 4 Remove the calibrating weight once complete 7 3 Calibration check 1 Use and to select Setup Maintenance Op tions Calibration check 2 Follow on screen instructions to check calibration t Getting message calibration check failed calibration check should be performed again and if it still fails a second time a calibration of the internal refrigerant bo...

Страница 25: ...ry 10 hours of vacuum pump use t Use the vacuum pump oil specified by MAHLE part number 360 82946 00 1 Place a container under the drain on back side of unit 2 Open rear service door and slide open flap to expose oil fill port 3 Open the drain plug and filler plug of the vacuum pump 4 Drain all the oil 5 Close the drain plug 6 Pour vacuum pump oil into oil fill port until oil level is somewhere be...

Страница 26: ...n be performed t The message Filter replacement due appears once 57kg 125lbs of refrigerant have passed through the filter As soon as this warning message is displayed contact customer service to order a new filter The con tact data can be found on the rating plate m Pay attention to correct positioning of the two O rings when fitting a new filter Fig 14 O Rings Fig 15 Replacing lter 1 Combo lter ...

Страница 27: ... 4 Position the filter into its retaining clip on the unit case 5 Remove the 4 screws that attach the plastic tool tray 6 Remove the 2 screws that attach the front display unit 7 Carefully open the front display NOTE This step may require operator to loosen the 2 locking nuts at the pivot point to be able to open the display 8 Once unit is open inspect clear hose coming from back side of identifie...

Страница 28: ...60 81733 00 7 12 2 Refrigerant identification unit Description Order number White sample filter 360 82958 00 8 Disposal 8 1 Disposal of electronic parts This product is subject to the European directive 2002 96 EC WEEE Old electrical and electronic devices including cables accessories and batteries must be disposed of separately from household refuse h Please make use of the return and collection ...

Страница 29: ...900 W Operating temperature 10 C 50 C Optimum R134a filling weight for operation 4 kg 9 5 kg t The ACX1180 conforms to the low voltage directive LVD 9 2 Electromagnetic compatibility This product complies with the standards EN 61000 6 2 and EN 61000 6 4 10 Glossary y Recovery phase The refrigerant is extracted from the vehicle air conditioning system cleaned and routed into the internal bottle of ...

Страница 30: ... MAHLE 30 ACX1180 Notes en 11 Notes ...

Страница 31: ... MAHLE Notes ACX1180 31 ACX1180 31 31 en ...

Страница 32: ...2015 01 12 035 82221 00 MAHLE Aftermarket Inc 10 Innovation Drive York PA 17402 USA 717 840 0678 www servicesolutions mahle com ...

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