REFCO REFMATE Quick Guide
Model Numbers: 4688001, 4688098
Introduction
The REFMATE digital manifold is designed for measuring and regulating pressure and temperature conditions in mobile and stationary refrigeration systems and heat pumps. This REFCO product is intended for use by trained refrigeration technicians.
Commissioning
Follow these steps for initial setup:
- Switch on the device and wait for it to start up.
- Reset pressure to 0 bar (g) by pressing and holding the button for at least 3 seconds.
- Choose the refrigerant and confirm.
- Close valves and attach hoses.
- Switch between analog and digital screen display.
Operation Navigation:
- Left/Up: Navigate
- Back: Go back
- ON/OFF: Power control
- Right/Down: Navigate
- Enter/Select: Confirm selection
- Switch Display: Change screen view
Intended Use and Safety Instructions
The manifold is developed for measuring and regulating pressure and temperature in refrigeration systems and heat pumps. Only trained refrigeration technicians are permitted to use this REFCO product.
Important Safety Instructions:
Read all safety instructions thoroughly and comply with them.
Warning! The symbol indicates a possible dangerous situation that can lead to serious injury if not avoided.
Safety Instructions:
- The manifold must not be used for purposes outside the air-conditioning and refrigeration sector.
- The manifold must not be used for pressures higher than 60 bar / 870 psi / 6000 kPa / 6 MPa.
- Under no circumstances should the manifold be used as a pressure reducing valve, especially when nitrogen N2 is used.
- The manifold must not be used with refrigerant ammonia (NH3 / R717) and not in EX zones.
- The manifold must not be exposed to rain or used in damp or wet environments.
- Always wear protective goggles and gloves when working with the manifold. ? ?
REFCO products are designed and manufactured for use by trained refrigeration technicians. Due to the high pressures and chemical and physical gases used in refrigeration systems, REFCO disclaims all responsibility and liability for accidents, injuries, and death.
REFCO expressly points out that the products should only be used by professionally trained specialists.
Functions
- Set your favourite refrigerant list
- Switching to analog display
- Long-time logging
- Pressure calibration
- Connect to wireless temperature clamps, REFVAC-RC, REFSCALE
- Connect to REFMESH™ App
- Display vacuum readings, weight readings
- Pressure hold
- Auto shut off
- Tube error compensation
- Heat pump mode
- Refrigerant update
- Firmware update
- Drag pointer
Details on the functions can be found in the manual. Please download the manual from the following link: https://www.refco.ch/en/qrcode~3128
Important note: Guarantee date is set within 5 minutes. Remove AA batteries from REFMATE™ after use. Leave SD card in the REFMATE™.
Datasheet
| Property | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Pressure range | -0.95 to 60 bar | |
| Max. overpressure | 80 bar | |
| Pressure accuracy | ±0.5 (class 0.5) | |
| Pressure units | bar / psi / kPa / MPa / kg/cm² | |
| Pressure resolution | 0.01 bar / 0.5 psi / 1 kPa / 0.001 MPa / 0.01 kg/cm² | |
| External temperature sensor | Temperature range | -40°C bis +125°C / -40°F bis +257°F |
| Connector | K-type | |
| Temperature accuracy | +/- 1 K | |
| Temperature clamp | Resolution | 0.1°C / 0.1°F |
| Temperature range | -40°C bis +125°C / -40°F bis +257°F | |
| Connector | K-type | |
| Temperature accuracy | +/- 1 K | |
| Resolution | 0.1°C / 0.1°F | |
| Ambient temperature | -20°C to +50°C / -4°F to +122°F | |
| Power supply | 4 x 1.5 V AA/Mignon/LR6 or USB | |
| Storage temperature | -20°C to +60°C / -4°F to +140°F |
Contact Information:
REFCO Manufacturing Ltd.
Industriestrasse 11
6285 Hitzkirch - Schweiz
Phone: +41 41 919 72 82
Email: info@refco.ch
Website: www.refco.ch
refco.ch/en/qrcode~3128
