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HVAC/R Instruments Vital in Military Effort

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from the article:

The Right Stuff for Use in the Field
by Jack Sine
June 28, 2010
theNEWS
achrnews.com

“They’re a critical part of the work HVACR technicians do. Often called “tools of the trade,” the instruments and tools a technician has in his bag are almost as important to him as his expertise. A tech can possess all the knowledge and experience in the world, but if one of his tools fails or is inaccurate, it can really ruin his day and do damage to his employer’s business. In the case of Warren Brader and his crew, lives could literally hang in the balance…”

Fieldpiece test instruments are essential in keeping military communications up and running around the world.

Click here to read the rest of the story as told in the ACHR News.

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Fieldpiece Instruments Introduces Two New Wireless Clamp Meters That Connect Directly with the Job Link® System App

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Orange, Calif., November 4, 2019 — Fieldpiece Instruments, the only company solely dedicated to creating tools and test instruments for HVACR professionals, introduces two new wireless power clamp meters that work with the Fieldpiece Job Link® System App for on-the-go testing and reporting. The SC480 and SC680 meet the rigorous demands of the HVAC professional in the field for HVACR electrical tests.

HVACR professionals are dealing with time constraints in getting their jobs completed in a suitable manner, while having the accurate measurements they need. These new clamp meters utilizing the Job Link® System offer advanced solutions for HVACR electrical tests that can be customized for the jobs they are working on.  While working on-the-go, technicians must get the correct data to make informed decisions about the service they are providing in a timely manner, including measuring power in kilowatts to help determine how efficiently a system is running. With the electrical measurements documented, technicians can recommend cost saving actions to the customer. The Fieldpiece Job Link app makes the job easier, faster, better.

With the mini-split market continuing to grow, these new meters are perfect for getting electrical measurements on mini-splits. The included Molex tips are super thin to get readings on hard to reach circuitry and a low pass filter provides more reliable voltage readings on variable frequency drives (VFDs). Plus, the SC680 also measures DC amps for inverter systems.

“It’s easy to receive and document a complete system snapshot by pairing the new meters with our manifolds, wireless scale, and Job Link Probes,” said Russ Harju, Product Manager Fieldpiece Instruments. Harju added, “Working as a team, technicians can clearly communicate the health of the system with co-workers and even with the customer! This will help reduce call-backs and increase sales.”

Using Power (kW), phase rotation, True RMS, Inrush features, and super thin Molex test leads, the field technician can easily test HVACR electrical equipment. Because these new meters are CAT IV rated at 600 Volts they cover the higher levels of transient overvoltage HVACR professionals may encounter when working on utility service equipment.

A summary of additional benefits and features follows:

  • Molex Test Leads SC480 and SC680
    • Work efficiently on hard to reach circuitry like mini-split boards.
  • Power (kW)
    • Help customers understand how much their system is costing in electricity usage.
  • Electrical Testing for HVACR
    • True RMS readings through the clamp or leads. Capture starting amps with Inrush.
  • VFDs voltage accuracy SC480 and SC680
    • Low Pass Filter (LPF) to remove noise and get true voltage on VFDs.
  • Swivel Head with LED Flashlight SC680
    • Open the clamp to illuminate the wire bundle you’re hunting.
  • Test 3-Phase Power with Only Two Leads SC480 and SC680
    • Conveniently test phase rotation without carrying around that extra lead.
  • Trusted Dual-Temp SC480 and SC680
    • Reliable temperature in fast changing environments. View both temperatures or T1-T2.
  • Capacitance SC480 and SC680
    • Test motor start and run caps. Determine when a capacitor needs to be replaced.
  • Wireless Bluetooth Beacon SC680
    • 115’ (35 meters) wireless connection direct to mobile device
  • Dial Backlight SC680
    • Clearly view the dial in low light situations

Included with the clamp meters are:

  • SC680 or SC480 Job Link® System Power Clamp Meter
  • ATB1 Thermocouple (2x on SC680)
  • ADLS2 Silicone Leads
  • ASA2 Gator Clip Leads
  • ANC7 Padded Case
  • RCT2 Molex Tips

For more information about the new clamp meters please visit http://www.fieldpiece.com or call us at 714.634.1844.

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Fieldpiece Instruments Introduces New Vacuum Pump for the European Market

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Orange, Calif., June 12, 2019 — Fieldpiece Instruments, the industry leader in tools and test instruments for HVACR professionals, introduces a new vacuum pump for the European market that is lightweight and portable, full of features and competitively priced.  The VP55INT is designed for European HVACR professionals who are pulling vacuum in A/C and refrigeration units either prior to adding refrigerant on a new installation or performing a system repair.

The VP55INT is a 5cfm pump with an AC motor and has dual voltage to easily change from 110 VAC to 230 VAC. A unique feature of the Fieldpiece vacuum pumps is the four in-line ports in three different sizes that allow for tidy hose routing and hose options. Another feature for the HVACR professional is the extra wide base to help prevent the pump from tipping and spilling oil.

Oil management, including inspecting the condition of the oil as well as ease of changing the oil, is important when installing or repairing a system. With the Fieldpiece Vacuum Pump, the HVACR professional can clearly view the oil condition through the large oil tank window. The oil backlight not only allows the technician to see the condition of the oil but also to see if the fill level is correct. In addition, with the Fieldpiece RunQuick™ oil change system, the oil can be replaced in under 20 seconds, even without losing a vacuum while the pump is running.

Russ Harju, Product Manager Fieldpiece Instruments says, “Performance and features are at the core of our new vacuum pump. We are excited to launch this new vacuum pump in the European market at a competitive price. With our proven track record of performance, the VP55 will become the one pump the technician asks for.”

The VP55 is available now. The European headquarters of Fieldpiece is located at:

Fieldpiece Instruments B.V., Kingsfordweg 151, 1043GR Amsterdam, Netherlands. Telephone: +34 659.181.882 or +44 1604 654164.

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Fieldpiece Instruments Opens UK Office for Sales and Customer Service

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Orange, Calif., April 25, 2019 – As part of its international development strategy, Fieldpiece Instruments (www.fieldpiece.com) is pleased to announce the opening of its UK office to add to Fieldpiece’s Europe operation and to provide sales and customer service in the United Kingdom. The office will also serve as a technical support and warranty service facility to Europe as a whole.

Fieldpiece is a United States-based company established in 1989 to focus solely on creating tools for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) professionals.  One of the leading brands in the US, Fieldpiece is now expanding into the European market.

Since the beginning of the company, Fieldpiece has maintained its focus on the HVACR professional. All Fieldpiece products are designed to enhance the ability of engineers to do their jobs easier, faster, and with more precision. To ensure durability, each product goes through rigorous field testing before being sold into the market.

“Along with our warehouse in The Netherlands, moving into this new office in England allows us to better serve our customers in Europe,” said Russell Harju, president of European operations. “We are excited that Michael Harris, an experienced HVACR professional, is heading up the office as General Manager of the European team.”

Michael Harris MInstR has a Mechanical Engineering background and is a member of the UK based Institute of Refrigeration. For more than 27 years, Harris led sales and managed new business development worldwide in all sectors of the refrigeration and air conditioning industry. He joined Fieldpiece Instruments BV in September 2017 to take on the challenge of establishing the European entity and in particular developing the UK potential market. “We’re opening our doors in England because of the considerable potential the UK region has to offer. We look forward to Fieldpiece being part of the growing HVACR community here,” said Harris.

The new office is located at:
Fieldpiece Instruments B.V.
Newton House
Northampton Science Park
Kings Park Road
Moulton Park Industrial Estate
Northampton, England NN3 6LG

Telephone: +44 16 04 65 41 64; E-mail: europe@www.fieldpiece.com

For sales and technical service outside of the United Kingdom, distributors and engineers can contact the Fieldpiece Madrid office at + 31 20 2146 500.

Fieldpiece Instruments corporate office is located at 1636 West Collins Ave., Orange CA 92867. For more information about our products please visit our website at http://www.fieldpiece.com or call us at +1.714.634.1844.

ABOUT FIELDPIECE

Formed in 1989, Orange County, Calif.-based Fieldpiece Instruments has become the leading manufacturer of professional-grade, hand-held instruments for HVACR field service.

Over the course of its history, Fieldpiece narrowed its focus to serve the HVACR industry exclusively. Product features inspired by real world use make Fieldpiece Instruments the leading choice of HVACR field technicians. While innovation fuels product development at Fieldpiece, the company’s original mission holds true to this day: To provide the network of test tools HVACR pros trust to do more. Please visit our website at http://www.fieldpiece.com or call +1 714.634.1844. Follow us on Facebook and watch our YouTube Channel.

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Fieldpiece Instruments Introduces New Wireless Manifolds

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Orange, Calif., February 5, 2019 – Fieldpiece Instruments, the industry leader in tools and test instruments for HVACR professionals, announces two new SMAN™ Refrigerant Manifolds that have been refined to offer the ultimate in field performance.  Years of feedback from A/C and refrigeration professionals is combined with Fieldpiece’s laser focus on continuous improvement to bring one of the toughest, most advanced digital manifolds to HVACR.

The extremely rugged case not only protects the manifold from field use, it also makes it water resistant with an IP rating of 54. Thermocouple ports have been moved to the rear for added protection and a streamlined setup. The manifolds are optimized for live readings and receive direct long-range (up to 350’) wireless measurements directly from the Fieldpiece Job Link Probes and SRS3 Wireless Scale with no transmitter required. Models SM380V (three-port manifold) and SM480V (four-port manifold) are both wireless and have built in micron gauges.  They are targeted to be available at distributors spring 2019.

The new SMAN™ manifolds will easily help the HVACR professional check, evacuate, and charge systems faster. The pro can view the calculated target superheat while monitoring, in real-time, how their charge is affecting actual superheat and subcooling. All measurements and live calculations can be viewed on the extra large LCD or from a distance or on a mobile device with the Job Link® System App. Up to nine jobs can be saved to the internal flash drive.

The large vacuum port on the SM480V matches perfectly with Fieldpiece Vacuum Pump models VP55 and VP85. While the refrigerant port on both models can be used to connect to a refrigerant cylinder directly, or to a recovery machine like Fieldpiece model MR45. More than 70 refrigerants are pre-programmed into the manifold and future refrigerants can be added by utilizing the micro USB port. A rolling list of the ten most recently used refrigerants is stored at the top of the main refrigerant list for quick selection. When the manifold powers off, the current refrigerant is added automatically to this dynamic list of ten.

The new manifolds are customizable with the ability to adjust auto power off duration, adjust backlight duration, set high and low vacuum alarms and select each unit of measurement individually. In addition, a Tightness Test function is available to check for leaks after repairs or installations and to allow the pro to view pressure differential over time. A timer tracks the duration of the test and temperature is compensated with SL temp to avoid false positives.

In addition to the included thermocouples, you can connect wirelessly to psychrometers, pipe clamps, and even a refrigerant scale. For example, assign one psychrometer (model JL3RH) to return air and another to supply air to view live temperature split across the evaporator directly.

“It’s our job to make HVACR pros’ jobs easier, faster, and better,” said Russ Harju, product manager at Fieldpiece. “These new wireless refrigerant manifolds do just that, especially with the large screen that’s so easy to read, and the new, more rugged, upgrades.”

The suggested MSRP is $535.00 for the SM380V and $675.00 for the SM480V. For more information about our products please visit our website at http://www.fieldpiece.com or call us at 714.634.1844. Follow us on Facebook and watch our YouTube Channel.