Fieldpiece ®

SMAN™ Refrigerant
Manifold + Micron
Gauge (4 Port)
OPERATOR'S MANUAL Model SM480V
Contents Menu . . . . . . . . . . 22
Data Logging
Auto Power Off (APO)
Important Notice . . . . . . 4 Temperature Calibration
Class A2L/A2/A3 Refrigerant Safety Notice Wireless Measurement Sources
Warnings Target Superheat (TSH) Sources
Units
Quick Start . . . . . . . . 5 Vacuum Alarms
What’s Included Backlight Timer
Advanced Pressure Calibration
Description . . . . . . . . 6 Firmware View and Update
Features Restore User Settings
Display Delete Log File
Front View Format Internal Flash Drive
Rear View
Maintenance . . . . . . . 35
Operation . . . . . . . . 14 Cleaning
Buttons Battery Replacement
Recent Refrigerants Using Different Refrigerants
VIEW Select
AIR Select Specifications . . . . . . . 36
Superheat (SH) and Subcooling (SC) Temperature
Target Superheat (TSH) Pressure
Deep Vacuum Deep Vacuum
Test Tightness (Pressure Test) Wireless Compatibility
Test for Noncondensables Manifold Diagram

Compliance . . . . . . . . 39
2 Limited Warranty . . . . . . 42 3
Important Notice Quick Start
This is not a consumer product. Only qualified 1. Install the included six AA batteries into rear
personnel trained in service and installation of battery compartment.
A/C and/or refrigeration equipment shall use 2. Press center blue button for 2 seconds to
this product. turn on your new SMAN manifold.
Read and understand this operator’s manual in 3. Connect your hoses and pipe clamps to the
its entirety before using your SMAN Refrigerant SMAN manifold and to the system.
Manifold to prevent injury or damage to you or 4. View live pressures and temperatures.
equipment. 5. Use arrow buttons to select a refrigerant and
view calculations in real-time!
Class A2L/A2/A3 Refrigerant
Safety Notice What’s Included
• SM480V SMAN­Refrigerant Manifold (4 Port)
Systems using class A2L (mildly flammable),
• (2) TC24 Type K Pipe Clamp Thermocouples
class A2 (flammable), or class A3 (highly
• (1) ATA1 Type K Bead Thermocouple w/Clip
flammable) refrigerants can be tested safely ONLY
• (1) Year Warranty
by qualified personnel explicitly trained in the use
• Operator’s Manual
and handling of those refrigerants. This manual
is in no way a replacement for proper training.

! WARNINGS
Do not apply more than 800 psig to any port of the manifold.
Ground properly when testing A2L/A2/A3 (hydrocarbon) refrigerants.
Do not use in the vicinity of explosive substances.
Inhalation of high concentrations of refrigerant vapor can block oxygen to
the brain causing injury or death.
Refrigerant liquid can cause frostbite.
Follow all equipment manufacturer’s testing procedures above those in
this manual in regards to properly servicing their equipment.

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Description Pressure sensors automatically compensate
for altitude and weather changes. Use the
SMAN™ Refrigerant Manifolds give you the internal vacuum gauge for fast and convenient
trust needed for doing the job right the first time. monitoring of your evacuations through the full
Your new Fieldpiece manifold has been bore 3/8” VAC port.
upgraded for ultimate field protection and
long range wireless communication. The fully Features
rubberized case seals and protects from dust, Job Link® System Ready
bumps, and light rain. Use the heavy duty hook - Long Wireless Range (350 feet/106 meters)
- Connect to Your Mobile Device Directly (page 38)
to hang it in your work vehicle while protected - Connect Job Link Tools Directly (page 38)
by its large padded soft case. Real-time Calculations
Model SM480V is your testing hub at the jobsite. - Superheat and Subcooling
In addition to the included thermocouples, you - Vapor Saturation and Liquid Saturation
can connect wirelessly to psychrometers, pipe - Target Superheat (requires model JL3RH for real-time)
- T1-T2
clamps, and even a refrigerant scale. For example, (3) Type K Thermocouple Jacks
assign one psychrometer (model JL3RH) to - Suction Line
return air and another to supply air to view live - Liquid Line
temperature split across the evaporator directly. - Outdoor Ambient
View all your measurements and live (4) Ports: (1) 3/8” (3) 1/4”
Built-in Micron Gauge
calculations on the extra large LCD or from a Tightness Test
distance on your mobile device. A rolling list of Recent Refrigerant List
your 10 most recently used refrigerants is stored Sealed Sight Glass
at the top of the main refrigerant list for quick Heavy Duty Rubberized Construction
selection. Rugged Hanging Hook
Operation in the Rain (IP54)
Verify proper charge by comparing actual Data Logging with USB Export
superheat (SH) with target superheat (TSH).
Use the outdoor dry bulb thermocouple and
an optional indoor psychrometer for live TSH
calculations. 7
Display TSH: Target Superheat (calculated from IDWB and ODDB)
T1-T2: Measurement Differential
SLT: Suction Line Temperature (low side)
LLT: Liquid Line Temperature (high side)
ODDB: Outdoor Dry Bulb Temperature
IDWB: Indoor Wet Bulb Temperature

LOG: Data Logging in Progress

Job: Job Slot (1-9) of Data Log
Span: Hours (Hrs) of Data Logging
Interval: Seconds (Sec) Between Logged Measurements
°F: Temperature (Fahrenheit)
R: Return Psychrometer
°C: Temperature (Celcius)
S: Supply Psychrometer
DB: Dry Bulb from Psychrometer
Psig: Pressure (pounds/in2)
WB: Wet Bulb from Psychrometer
Bar: Pressure
DP: Dew Point from Psychrometer
MPa: Pressure (megapascals)
%RH: Relative Humidity from Psychrometer
kPa: Pressure (kilopascals)
BTU/LBM: Enthalpy from Psychrometer (BTU per pound mass)
inHg: Negative Pressure (inches of mercury)
KJ/KG: Enthalpy from Psychrometer (kilojoules per kilogram)
cmHg: Negative Pressure (centimeters of mercury)
TΔT: Target Dry Bulb Split from Psychrometers
ΔT: Dry Bulb Split from Psychrometers
Microns: Vacuum (microns of mercury)
Pascals: Vacuum
Lb: Pounds (from wireless scale)
mBar: Vacuum (millibar)
Oz: Ounces (from wireless scale)
mTorr: Vacuum (millitorr)
Kg: Kilograms (from wireless scale)
Torr: Vacuum (equivalent to mmHg)
g: Grams (from wireless scale)
Δ/min: Vacuum Rate (differential per minute)
h:m:s: Hours:Minutes or Minutes:Seconds
APO: Auto Power Off Enabled
: Top 10 Refrigerant Selected
SH: Superheat (suction line - vapor saturation)
: Speaker Turned Off
SC: Subcooling (liquid saturation - liquid line)
: Battery Life Remaining
VSAT: Vapor Saturation Temperature (from P-T chart)
: Wireless Signal Strength
LSAT: Liquid Saturation Temperature (from P-T chart)
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 Pipe Clamp Storage Arms
Metal shorting blocks are for
Rapid Rail™ Thermocouple
model JL3PC (sold separately)

Display
Front View

Buttons Micro USB Port

Removable rubber cover

(LOW) Suction Line Port Valve

(HIGH) Liquid Line Port Valve
(VAC) Vacuum Port Valve
(REF) Refrigerant Port Valve
Sight Liquid
Suction Glass Line Port
Line Port

Refrigerant Port
Vacuum Port Connect to a refrigerant
Large port matches cylinder directly, or to
perfectly with Fieldpiece a recovery machine like
Vacuum Pump models Fieldpiece model MR45
VP55 and VP85
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 Rear View

Battery Cover Screws

Steel Hanging Hook

Battery Door Finger Pull

4 Digit Job Link® System ID

0000001234
1234
SM480V
Use when connecting to the Job Link
Mobile App for testing and reporting

(LLT) Liquid Line

Thermocouple Jack
Shown not inserted enough

(ODDB) Outdoor
Thermocouple Jack Thermocouple
Shown without thermocouple Bumpers
Bumpers help secure
thermocouple plugs.
(SLT) Suction Line Pipe clamp thermocouples
Thermocouple Jack have indents on the plug
Shown fully inserted that line up with the bumper
when fully inserted.
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Operation VIEW Select
Press VIEW to cycle through ODDB (outdoor
Buttons dry bulb), TSH (target superheat), and T1-T2
A beep sounds when a button is pressed. A (middle display - bottom display).
double beep sounds when a button is pressed
and the function is not possible at that time. The ODDB: Live reading of the rear ODDB thermocouple jack. ODDB does
not show if set to manual value (page 27).
speaker can be muted altogether (page 22). TSH: Live target superheat calculated from ODDB and IDWB. Each of
these measurements can be live or manually entered (page 17).
Press 2 sec to toggle power. Press to toggle backlight. T1-T2: Live simple subtraction of the bottom display (T2) from the
Scroll through refrigerants or change values. middle display (T1). With SLT and LLT showing, you can check for
ENTER: Confirm a changed value or activate an ALARM (page 18). a temperature drop across a filter drier. With R and S showing, you
MENU: Enter the menu (page 22) or exit a mode. can check the effect of the indoor unit. With TΔT and ΔT showing,
VIEW: Display ODDB, TSH, or T1-T2 (page 15). you can see how close the actual ΔT is to the target.
AIR: Display SLT/LLT or various return and supply air measurements
from optional psychrometers (page 15).
WIRELESS ON/OFF: Toggle wireless communication ON/OFF. Turn
AIR Select
wireless OFF to increase battery life. Press AIR to display various calculations
ZERO WEIGHT: Press 2 sec to zero (tare) weight from a wireless and measurements from Job Link system
scale (page 26). psychrometers you’ve assigned (page 26). The
TEST TIGHTNESS: Enter tightness test setup (page 20). parameter is briefly shown when pressed, then
ZERO PRESSURE: Press 2 sec to zero the displayed pressures.
shown at the top of the LCD.
Press AIR for >1 second to view SLT/LLT.
Recent Refrigerants ( ) SLT: Live reading of suction line temperature.
A rolling list of your 10 most recent refrigerants, LLT: Live reading of liquid line temperature.
indicated by a , is stored above the main list.
R: Live reading from return air psychrometer.
When you power off your manifold, the current S: Live reading from supply air psychrometer.
refrigerant is added automatically to this dynamic
list of 10. TΔT: Live target dry bulb split from psychrometers.
ΔT: Live actual dry bulb split from psychrometers.
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Superheat (SH) and Subcooling (SC) Target Superheat (TSH)
Superheat is the amount of heat added to Compare target superheat (TSH) to actual
refrigerant after changing to a vapor in the superheat (SH) when charging fixed orifice
evaporator. Subcooling is the amount of heat air conditioning systems. TSH is continually
removed from refrigerant after changing to a calculated from indoor wet bulb (IDWB) and
liquid in the condenser. View both live at the outdoor dry bulb (ODDB) temperatures.
same time!
IDWB: By default, this is a manually set value of 60.0°F.
1. Use ARROWS to select the system refrigerant. For a live measurement, assign the optional model JL3RH wireless
2. Close all manifold valves. psychrometer (page 26).
3. Connect EPA approved refrigerant hoses to LOW and HIGH side ports. ODDB: By default, this is the live measurement of the ODDB
4. Fully plug pipe clamp thermocouples into SLT and LLT rear jacks. thermocouple jack. If you prefer a static measurement, assign a
5. Hand tighten both the LOW side hose to suction line service port and manual value (page 27).
the HIGH side hose to the liquid line service port.
6. Clamp the SLT thermocouple to the suction line between the 1. Connect the included type K bead thermocouple to the ODDB
evaporator and compressor, at least 6 inches from the compressor. thermocouple jack. Use the alligator clip to locate the bead in a
7. Clamp the LLT thermocouple to the liquid line between the shaded area of the condenser to measure the temperature of air
condenser and metering device, as close to the service port as entering the condenser.
possible. 2. Press VIEW until ODDB is displayed to verify the measurement.
8. Purge hoses as you open HIGH and LOW manifold valves. If you changed ODDB to a manually set value, it will be used to
9. View superheat and subcooling in real-time. calculate TSH but will not be displayed.
3. Measure IDWB after the filter, just in front of the indoor coil. If
• Ensure system has stabilized before using superheat or subcooling to a psychrometer is assigned, you can press AIR until wet bulb is
adjust the charge of the system. displayed to verify the measurement.
• To add or remove refrigerant connect the tank/cylinder/machine to 4. Press VIEW until TSH is displayed.
the REF port. Use the manifold valves to precisely charge or recover
refrigerant as needed. Follow recommended charging or recovery
practices from equipment manufacturer and training.
• When superheat and/or subcooling cannot be calculated, “- - - - ”
will be displayed. If superheat and/or subcooling is negative, “Below
Typical Range” will show. In rare cases this is normal, but usually a
thermocouple is disconnected or the selected refrigerant is incorrect.
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Deep Vacuum
Follow recommended evacuation practices
from equipment manufacturer and training.
Alarms can be adjusted in the MENU (page 28).

1. Close all manifold valves.

2. Setup your tools and equipment (see diagram).
Connect HIGH port to liquid line service port.
Connect LOW port to suction line service port.
Connect VAC port to vacuum pump.
3. Turn on your vacuum pump.
4. Open VAC valve.
The vacuum sensor is now exposed to your pump, but it will not
display until HIGH/LOW manifold valves are opened. This ensures the
measurement is of the system and not just the manifold.
5. Open HIGH and LOW manifold valves.
6. Press ALARM to activate the low alarm.
The stopwatch starts. The rate of change is displayed in units
per minute. The smaller the rate of change, the closer you are to
stabilization. You may need to improve your setup if rate slows well Tips for Better Evacauations
before reaching your desired vacuum (see Tips for Better Evacuations). • Remove schrader cores and depressors with a core removal tool.
7. Once the the low alarm level is reached, the backlight blinks and • Use shortest vacuum rated hoses with largest diameter available.
alarm sounds. Press any button (other than ENTER) to silence alarm. • Do not evacuate through hoses with low loss fittings.
8. Close VAC valve to block the pump. • Inspect the rubber seals at both ends of your hoses for damage.
Do not close HIGH and LOW valves or you’ll block the system and • Change pump oil before and during the job. Change pump oil on-
measure just the manifold! the-fly without losing vacuum with Fieldpiece vacuum pumps.
9. Turn off your vacuum pump. • When the vacuum pump is blocked, a slow rise that stabilizes may
10. Press ALARM to activate the high alarm and start the stopwatch. signify moisture is still present in the system. A continuous rise to
11. Once the high alarm level is reached, the backlight blinks, alarm atmosphere indicates a leak. Check hoses, tools, or the system itself.
sounds, and the stopwatch stops. Press any button (other than • Measurements are less representative of the entire system when
ENTER) to silence alarm. the vacuum pump is on because pumping creates a pressure
12. Close HIGH and LOW manifold valves. gradient. Block the pump and allow the system to stabilize before
The vacuum sensor is now blocked from the system (page 39). assuming the measurement is of the entire system.
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Test Tightness (Pressure Test) Test for Noncondensables
After working on a refrigerant-side component If head pressure seems high even after cleaning
of an emptied system, it’s a good idea to coils, optimizing airflow, and other routine
pressurize the system with dry nitrogen and maintenance, you may have noncondensables
check for pressure drops before evacuation. trapped in the system. Noncondensables can
reduce efficiency, performance, and put extra
1. Pressurize the system with dry nitrogen. Pressure levels vary with stress on system components. Noncondensables
the equipment you’re testing. Always check with the manufacturer.
2. Connect the low side (suction line) port to the system and wait for can enter the system in many ways, and your initial
the pressure to stabilize. You can connect the high side (liquid line) system service may be following years of poor
as well to help monitor stability, but the pressure differential (P.diF) service that introduced the noncondensables.
calculation is only using the low side sensor.
3. Attach SLT clamp to the pipe you’re going to pressurize. 1. Use ARROWS to select the system refrigerant.
This temperature is used to compensate for any temperature changes 2. Unpower the compressor, but allow the condenser fan to run.
between the start and end of the test. 3. Connect high side port to the system to view system pressure.
To deactivate temperature compensation, unplug or unassign SLT 4. Clamp one thermocouple to the discharge line.
before starting the test; SLT will not be shown or used. 5. Clamp the other thermocouple to the liquid line.
4. Press TEST TIGHTNESS to prepare test. 6. Clip the ODDB thermocouple to measure the air entering the
5. Press ENTER to start the test. condenser.
The stopwatch starts. 7. Monitor all three temperatures until they all stabilize and show the
Real-time compensated pressure change is labeled P.diF. same value.
Real-time temperature is labeled SLT. 8. View the subcooling (SC) calculation on the display.
Real-time temperature change is labeled ΔT. The closer SC is to 0.0°, the fewer noncondensables are trapped.
6. Press ENTER to stop the test. Depending on the system, a negative SC may suggest a need to
The stopwatch, P.diF, and ΔT freeze. recover, evacuate, and charge with virgin refrigerant.
If P.diF is negative, there may be a leak in the system.
If P.diF is positive, SLT or nitrogen temperature may be unstable.
High and low side pressures and SLT continue to display, but they are
no longer being used.
7. Press ENTER to exit the test.

• To save battery life, the screen will turn off after 3 hours of testing,
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Menu Data Logging
Log measurements and resulting calculations,
Press MENU to enter the menu where most
settings are located. Use arrows to scroll through such as Superheat, at chosen spans and intervals.
the menu and press ENTER to select one of the Save up to 9 Jobs (logs) to the internal flash drive.
below menu items.
MENU/LogData
LogData: Enter data logging setup mode (page 23). 1. Use ARROWS to scroll through Jobs.
(StopLog): If data logging, stop the log (page 23). The display will alternate between the % free space on the drive and
AutoOff: Enter auto off timer setup mode (page 24). the % of space the chosen Job uses.
CalTemp: Enter calibration mode for Type K jacks (page 25). 2. Press ENTER to select.
Wireless Sources: Enter wireless source setup mode (page 26). If a Job already exists in that slot, use ARROWS then ENTER to choose
TSH Sources: Enter target superheat source setup mode (page 27). whether or not you want to save over that Job.
Units: Enter units setup mode (page 28). 3. Use ARROWS to set the Span (total time).
Vac Alarms: Enter vacuum alarm setup mode (page 28). It’s a good idea to use new batteries if setting up a long span. If
Mute: If unmuted, mute the speaker. batteries run out during a Job, the log will automatically stop and
(Unmute): If muted, unmute the speaker. save, then the SMAN manifold will turn off.
Backlight Timer: Enter backlight timer setup mode (page 29). 4. Press ENTER to select.
Adv Pressure Cal: Enter advanced calibration mode for pressure 5. Use ARROWS to set the Interval (time between measurements).
sensors (page 30). 6. Press ENTER to select and begin logging data until the Span ends.
F Ware: Enter firmware view and update mode (page 32). LOG will blink to indicate the log is still active.
Restore Settings: Enter restore factory settings mode (page 33).
(Delete Log File): If a log file is saved to the internal flash drive, • Press MENU to exit setup at any time.
enter delete log file mode (page 34). • Press MENU and select StopLog to stop the Job and return to
Format Drive: Enter format drive mode (page 34). standard operation. The Job will be saved.
• To save battery life, the screen will turn off after 3 hours of logging,
but will continue to log. Press any button to turn the screen on.
• Some buttons and features (including auto power off) are disabled
until the Job ends.
• Jobs are saved as .csv files.
• Connect to your computer via the micro USB port under the
removable rubber cover. View its internal flash drive just like any
other USB drive.
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Auto Power Off (APO) Temperature Calibration
To save battery life, your SMAN manifold Thermocouples ( T/C) are not calibrated
automatically powers off after a set time of no directly. Instead, each T/C jack (ODDB, SLT, LLT)
button presses. must be calibrated to the particular T/C that
is plugged into it. Though it’s possible for a
MENU/AutoOff calibration to hold for years, it’s best practice to
1. Use ARROWS to scroll through times (default is 30 min). calibrate regularly if only to verify accuracy.
2. Press ENTER to select and exit. If changes were made, choose Calibration is quick and easy, requiring just a
whether or not you want to save changes.
known temperature to calibrate to. Ice water is
• Press MENU to exit at any time. If changes were made, choose probably the most accurate and readily available
whether or not you want to save changes. known temperature (32.0°F, 0.0°C) in the field.
• APO is automatically disabled when data logging.
MENU/CalTemp
1. Stabilize a large cup of ice water by stirring. Pure, distilled water
will be the most accurate.
2. Immerse the sensing end of the thermocouple in the ice water.
3. Use ARROWS to select the temperature you want to calibrate (SLT,
LLT, or ODDB).
4. Press ENTER to select.
5. Use ARROWS to adjust the temperature to match 32.0°F (0.0°C)
making sure the ice water is continually stirred. The calibration
range is limited to ±7°F (±3.8°C) in order to help prevent mistakes.
6. Press ENTER to save and return to the list of temperatures.

• Press MENU to exit at any time. If changes were made, choose

whether or not you want to save changes.
• If you have a wireless thermocouple (model JL3PC) assigned and
wireless is on, calibration is for the wireless thermocouple.
• Calibration of a wireless thermocouple (model JL3PC) does not
override a wired thermocouple calibration. You can switch between
wired and wireless without having to recalibrate.
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Wireless Measurement Sources Target Superheat (TSH) Sources
Assign wireless Job Link system tools to Target superheat is calculated from outdoor
core manifold measurements such as pipe dry bulb (ODDB) entering the condenser coil and
temperature or to broader measurements such indoor wet bulb (IDWB) entering the evaporator
as refrigerant weights and psychrometrics. coil. Assign a wireless psychrometer to return air
and plug in a thermocouple to ODDB for real-time
Wireless OFF: Line temperatures (SLT and LLT) are automatically comparison of target vs actual superheat.
assigned to their type K jacks.
Wireless ON: SLT and LLT type K jacks DO NOT override an
assigned wireless source. MENU/TSH Sources
1. Use ARROWS to toggle between IDWB and ODDB.
2. Press ENTER to select.
MENU/Wireless Sources 3. Use ARROWS to scroll through detected measurement sources.
1. Use ARROWS to scroll through the list of measurements. Job Link system tools are displayed by their 4 digit ID, usually found
2. Press ENTER to select. on the back of the tool. ODDB cannot be set to wireless.
3. Turn on any wireless sources you want to assign. 4. Turn on any wireless sources you want to assign.
If your Job Link system tool has a selector switch, ensure it’s set to If your Job Link system tool has a selector switch, ensure it’s set to
match the measurement. match the measurement.
4. Use ARROWS to scroll through detected measurement sources. 5. Press ENTER to select and exit or go to next.
Job Link system tools are displayed by their 4 digit ID, usually found
on the back of the tool. • Press MENU to exit at any time. If changes were made, choose
5. Press ENTER to select and return to the list of measurements. whether or not you want to save changes.
• Most Job Link system tools have a switch that selects a side of the
• Press MENU to exit at any time. If changes were made, choose system. Set it to match the measurement you’re assigning it to.
whether or not you want to save changes. • Select Clear to set a source to its factory default source. This is
• Most Job Link system tools have a switch that selects a side of the useful when you want to use a previously assigned tool at the job
system. Set it to match the measurement you’re assigning it to. site, but do not want to use it with the SMAN manifold.
• Select Clear to set a source to its factory default source. This is • A wireless Return psychrometer is assigned to both Return air (page
useful when you want to use a previously assigned tool at the job 15) and IDWB when selected.
site, but do not want to use it with the SMAN manifold. • Turning wireless on/off does not change the assigned source.
• A wireless Return psychrometer is assigned to both Return air and • If ODDB is set to a manually set value, the thermocouple jack is
IDWB (page 17) when selected. deactivated even if a thermocouple is plugged in.
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Units Backlight Timer
Each measurement can have its own unit of The backlight turns off automatically after a set
measure. time of no button presses.

MENU/Units MENU/Backlight Timer

1. Use ARROWS to scroll through the list of measurements. 1. Use ARROWS to scroll through times (default is 2 min).
2. Press ENTER to select. 2. Press ENTER to select and exit. If changes were made, choose
3. Use ARROWS to scroll through units of measure. whether or not you want to save changes.
4. Press ENTER to select and return to the list of measurements.
• Press MENU to exit at any time. If changes were made, choose
• Press MENU to exit at any time. If a change was made before whether or not you want to save changes.
pressing ENTER, choose whether or not you want to save the change.

Vacuum Alarms
Set high and low vacuum alarms so you know
when you’ve reached an appropriate vacuum
(Low) and time how long it takes to rise after
blocking the pump from the system (High).

MENU/Vac Alarms
1. Use ARROWS to toggle between high and low alarm.
2. Press ENTER to select.
3. Use ARROWS to adjust the alarm trigger.
4. Press ENTER to select and exit or go to next.

• Press MENU to exit at any time. If changes were made, choose

whether or not you want to save changes.
• The low alarm cannot go higher than the high alarm.
• The high alarm cannot go lower than the low alarm.
• Press ENTER (ALARM) while in deep vacuum to activate the next
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Advanced Pressure Calibration Troubleshooting an “Err” message
Typical HVACR service does not require this 1. Measured pressure was less than 10 psig.
procedure, but you can occassionally calibrate the • Refrigerant cylinder may be nearly empty.
pressure sensors to maintain highest accuracy. • Valves may be closed.
It works by measuring the temperature of
2. Measured pressure was not within ±3psig of VSAT pressure on
virgin refrigerant and applying an offset to match the P-T chart.
the pressure to that refrigerant’s P-T chart. • Thermocouple may not have been calibrated properly.
• Thermocouple may not have been attached properly to cylinder.
1. Calibrate a beaded thermocouple to the ODDB jack (page 25). • Thermocouple may have not been connected to ODDB jack.
2. Store a virgin refrigerant cylinder, upright and untouched, in the • Refrigerant cylinder pressure was unstable.
stable ambient environment for at least 24 hours. • Refrigerant cylinder temperature was unstable.
3. Leaving the cylinder in the same place it was left to stabilize, • Refrigerant selected did not match refrigerant in cylinder.
connect the cylinder to either the HIGH or LOW side port.
4. Close VAC and REF valves and cap the unused port.
If you don’t have caps with seals, you can connect both ends of a
refrigerant hose to the unused ports or hose seats. Some refrigerant
will remain in the hoses which you need to recover after calibration.
5. Use ARROWS to select the refrigerant type in the cylinder.
6. Use tape to attach the ODDB thermocouple bead halfway up the
cylinder to measure the temperature of the refrigerant.
7. Press VIEW if ODDB is not shown.
8. Open both HIGH and LOW side manifold valves.
9. Open the refrigerant cylinder valve.
The pressure inside cylinder should now be displayed on both HIGH
and LOW side pressure sensors.
10. Allow the pressure readings and ODDB temperature to stabilize.
11. Press MENU.
12. Use ARROWS to show Adv Pressure Cal.
13. Press ENTER to initiate calibration of the pressure sensors.
14. Each pressure sensor will briefly display “Good” if successful or “Err”
if unsuccessful, then return to normal operating mode.
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Firmware View and Update Restore User Settings
Firmware often becomes available as new Restore factory default user settings when you
refrigerants and features become available. want a fresh start.
Before entering this mode, download from
www.fieldpiece.com and transfer from the MENU/Restore Settings
computer to the manifold via the micro USB port 1. Use ARROWS to select Yes or No.
on the side. 2. Press ENTER to select and exit.
Or you can initiate an update over the air from • Press MENU to exit at any time. If changes were made, choose
your mobile device running the Job Link system whether or not you want to save changes.
mobile app while the version is displayed. • If you choose to restore, it may take a few seconds before returning
to standard operation.
MENU/F Ware
1. View the firmware version on the top line, P/T chart on the
second line, and radio region on the bottom line.
2. If a new firmware file is found on the internal flash drive the new
versions will be shown. Choose whether or not you want to update.
3. Once installation begins you will see a bar moving across the
screen. “donE” will appear and your SMAN manifold will turn off
when finished.

• Press MENU to exit at any time before installation begins.

• During installation, buttons are disabled.
• User settings are not deleted.
• Log files are not deleted.

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Delete Log File
Clear up space by deleting old logs or just view
Maintenance
free space available. Cleaning
Wipe with damp cloth to clean the exterior.
MENU/Delete Log File Do not use solvents.
1. Use ARROWS to scroll through Jobs (logs). The display will alternate
between the % free space on the drive and the % of space the chosen Battery Replacement
Job uses. The batteries must be replaced when the
2. Press ENTER to select a Job to delete. Choose whether or not you
want to delete that Job. battery life indicator is empty. Once the batteries
3. If you choose to delete, it may take a few seconds to finish. If no are drained beyond operating voltage, “Low Bat”
more Jobs are found, the manifold returns to standard operation. briefly appears and the manifold turns off.
Unscrew the 4 cover screws and pull out the
• Press MENU to exit at any time. rear battery cover. Replace the 6 AA batteries and
Format Internal Flash Drive properly dispose of the old ones.
Quick ly clear up maximum space by Using Different Refrigerants
reformatting the internal flash drive. This deletes You can use different refrigerants, but be
everything on the drive including log files, sure to purge your manifold with nitrogen
firmware update files, and any other files added before connecting to a system with a different
manually. refrigerant. Contamination can hurt system
performance and cause damage.
MENU/Format Drive
1. Use ARROWS to select Yes or No.
2. Press ENTER to select and exit.
Temperature Calibration
See page 25.
• Press MENU to exit at any time.
• If you choose to format, it may take a few seconds before returning
Advanced Pressure Calibration
to standard operation. See page 30.
• User settings are not deleted.

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Specifications
Display: LCD (5 inches diagonal)
Temperature
Sensor Type: Type K thermocouple
Backlight: Blue (adjustable duration) (nickel chromium/nickel aluminum)
Low Battery Indication: is displayed when the battery voltage Jack Type: (3) Type K thermocouple
drops below the operating level. Range: -50°F to 257°F (-46°C to 125°C), limited by the thermocouple
Over Range Display: OL for pressure, - - - - for temperature specification. Display range is -95°F to 999.9°F (-70°C to 537.0°C).
Auto Power Off: 30 minutes of inactivity (adjustable) Resolution: 0.1°F (0.1°C)
Maximum Manifold Pressure: 800 Psig (5500 kPa) Accuracy: Shown accuracies are after field calibration.
Battery Type: 6 x AA alkaline ±(1.0°F) -95°F to 200°F, ±(2.0°F) 200°F to 999.9°F;
Battery Life: 350 hours typical ±(0.5°C) -70°C to 93°C, ±(1.0°C) 93°C to 537.0°C
(without vacuum, backlight, and wireless)
Radio Frequency: 2.4 GHz Pressure
Wireless Range: 350 feet (106 meters) line of sight. Sensor Type: Absolute pressure sensors
Distance decreases through obstructions. Port Type: (1) 3/8” and (3) 1/4” standard NPT male flare fittings
Data Port: Micro USB (for extracting data logs or updating firmware) Pressure Range and Units: 580 Psig (English), 40.00 Bar (Metric),
Operating Environment: 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C) at <75% RH 4.000 MPa (Metric), and 4000 kPa (Metric)
Storage Environment: -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C) at <80% RH Negative Pressure Range and Units:
(with battery removed) 29 inHg (English), 74 cmHg (Metric)
Temperature Coefficient: 0.1 x (specified accuracy) per °C (0°C to Resolution: 0.1 Psig; 0.01 Bar; 0.001 MPa; 1 kPa; 0.1 inHg; 1 cmHg
18°C, 28°C to 50°C), per 1.8°F (32°F to 64°F, 82°F to 122°F) Negative Pressure Accuracy:
Weight: 4.03 lbs (1.83 kg) 29 inHg to 0 inHg: ±0.2 inHg;
Water Resistant: Designed to IP54 74 cmHg to 0 cmHg: ±1 cmHg
US Patent: www.fieldpiece.com/patents Pressure Accuracy:
Refrigerants: New refrigerants are continually being added so be 0 Psig to 200 Psig: ±1 Psig;
sure to visit www.fieldpiece.com for the latest firmware. 200 Psig to 580 Psig: ±(0.3% of reading + 1 Psig);
R11 R115 R290 R407A R414B R422B R448A R500 R600A 0 Bar to 13.78 Bar ±0.07 Bar;
R12 R116 R401A R407C R416A R422C R449A R501 R601 13.78 Bar to 40.00 Bar: ±(0.3% of reading + 0.07 Bar);
R13 R123 R401B R407F R417A R422D R450A R502 R601A 0 MPa to 1.378 MPa: ±0.007 MPa;
R22 R124 R402A R408A R417C R424A R452A R503 R744* 1.378 MPa to 4.000 MPa: ±(0.3% of reading + 0.007 MPa);
R23 R125 R402B R409A R420A R427A R452B R507A R1233ZD 0 kPa to 1378 kPa: ±7 kPa;
R32 R134A R403B R410A R421A R428A R453A R508B R1234YF 1378 kPa to 4000 kPa: ±(0.3% of reading + 7 kPa)
R113 R236FA R404A R413A R421B R434A R454B R513A R1234ZE
R114 R245FA R406A R414A R422A R438A R458A R600
*Maximum pressure: 580 Psig (4000 kPa)
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Deep Vacuum Manifold Diagram
Sensor Type: Thermistor
Port Type: (1) 3/8” and (3) 1/4” standard NPT male flare fittings Low Pressure Sensor Deep Vacuum Sensor High Pressure Sensor
Range and Units:
50 to 9999 microns of mercury (English), LOW HIGH
6 to 1330 Pascals (Metric), Valve Valve
0.06 to 13.3 mBar (Metric),
50 to 9999 mTorr (Metric),
VAC REF
0.05 to 10 Torr (Metric, equivalent to mmHg) Valve Valve
Best Resolution: LOW HIGH
1 micron of mercury (below 2000 microns), Port Port
1 Pascal (below 250 Pascals),
VAC REF
0.001 mBar (below 2.5 mBar), Port Port
1 mTorr (below 2000 mTorr),
0.001 Torr (below 2.5 Torr)
Accuracy @ 77°F (25°C):
±(5% of reading + 5 microns of mercury), 50 to 1000 microns
±(5% of reading + 1 Pascal), 7 to 133 Pascal
±(5% of reading + 0.01 mBar), 0.067 to 1.33 mBar
Compliance
±(5% of reading + 5 mTorr), 50 to 1000 mTorr
±(5% of reading + 0.005 Torr), 0.067 to 1 Torr
EN 300 328 Regulatory Compliance Mark
Wireless Compatibility
Latest compatibility at www.fieldpiece.com
Job Link System Minimum Device Requirement: 2ALHR005 Waste Electrical and
BLE 4.0 devices running iOS 7.1 or AndroidTM Kitkat 4.4 Electronic Equipment
Wireless Measurement Source Assignments:
Suction line temperature: Fieldpiece model JL3PC (set to blue)
Liquid line temperature: Fieldpiece model JL3PC (set to red) IC: Industry Canada Restriction of Hazardous
Supply air psychrometer: Fieldpiece model JL3RH (set to blue) 22518-BT005 Substances Compliant
Return air psychrometer: Fieldpiece model JL3RH (set to red)
Refrigerant weight scale: Fieldpiece models SRS3, SRS3P

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FCC Statement IC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment conditions:
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not 1. This device may not cause interference.
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause 2. This device must accept any interference, including
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no interference that may cause undesired operation of the
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If device.
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio
more of the following measures: exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions
1. Reorient the receiving antenna. suivantes :
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 1. L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from 2. L’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
that to which the receiver is connected. même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. fonctionnement.
FCC Caution:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party IMPORTANT NOTE: IC Radiation Exposure Statement:
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits
this equipment. set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause radiator & your body.
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20cm de
in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps
IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set
forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be
installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the
radiator & your body.
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Limited Warranty Obtaining Service
Visit www.fieldpiece.com/rma for the latest
This product is warranted against defects in
material or workmanship for one year from date information on how to obtain service.
of purchase from an authorized Fieldpiece dealer. Warranty for products purchased outside of the
Fieldpiece will replace or repair the defective unit, U.S. should be handled through local distributors.
at its option, subject to verification of the defect. Visit our website to find your local distributor.
This warranty does not apply to defects
resulting from abuse, neglect, accident,
unauthorized repair, alteration, or unreasonable
use of the machine.
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
machine or other incidental or consequential
damages, expenses, or economic loss, or for any
claim of such damage, expenses, or economic
loss.
State laws vary. The above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you.

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