Eclipse Automotive Technology Ltd
Vehicle Diagnostics from Texa, Jaltest & Eclipse
The new generation of A/C service stations from Texa
Compatible with R134a and R1234yf refrigerants
From the 1st of January 2011 newly type approved Car and Light Commercial vehicles in the European market which are equipped with AC or climate control systems, are required to use a refrigerant which meets the 2006/40/CE legislation. A new refrigerant HFO-1234yf will replace the current refrigerant R134a in these newly type approved applications.
TEXA have closely monitored the development of this market, and this has lead to the introduction of the new KONFORT 700R series of AC service stations.
These new service stations have been specifically designed to be compatible with both the existing R134a and the new HFO-1234yf refrigerants.
The range of 700 series AC units includes both basic single gas units for either refrigerant type, and specific dual gas units capable of dealing with both.
The refrigerant reservoir is located on robust electronic scales with a locking system which prevents changes in the reading of the scales during movement of the unit around the workshop.
An SD Card is included as standard which, besides providing a vehicle database, allows an automatic registration of all data relating to each individual service carried out.
The upper console which contains the electronic control system, the analogue gauges and the visual display can rotate (with the exclusion of Germany) to guarantee high visibility under all operating conditions. There is also an high visibility LED indicator, to indicate the machines status from a distance.
Optional accessories are available for all the models:
- Flushing Kit
- Wasy II Module
- Refrigerant analysis Kit (only for versions 760R, 760R
BUS and 780R) - VDC Kit
- Bluetooth Module (only for versions 760R, 760R BUS
and 780R) - Printer (within the 780R series)
- AC efficiency check Kit
- R134a - R1234yf refrigerant retrofit Kit (not required for
version 780R)
Recent studies have shown that air inside vehicles is of poorer quality than that in the home or office.
A large quantity of allergens live and thrive inside your car's ventillation system and spread throughout the vehicle when the fan is switched on.
These allergens, moulds and bacteria are the cause of numerous respiratory problems, including coughs and sore throats, as well as allergies and persistent odours.
R1234yf refrigerant has replaced R134a within new type-approved vehicles from January 2011.
Therefore over the next few years, workshops will need at least two different recharge stations.
One will be used to carry out a service with the current refrigerant (R134a) and the other for the new refrigerant (R1234yf).
Otherwise a station which is able to deal with both refrigerants simultaneously must be used.