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Due to its environmental impact, R134a, the refrigerant currently used in vehicles around the world, is being phased out. To comply with new U.S. legislation, a new refrigerant, R-1234yf, is being introduced in its place. While it is an efficient refrigerant, R134a is also known to have consequences for global warming. Increasing environmental awareness has led the scientific and industrial community to search for a less harmful alternative. Starting in 2012, a range of vehicles with air conditioning systems running on the new R-1234yf gas will enter the U.S. market. however, the great majority of vehicles on the roads will still be using the older R-134a refrigerant and these will continue to require servicing for the next 15 years or so. This means that your workshop will need equipment that can handle both the old and new vehicles.
R-1234yf has now emerged as the best possible replacement. This gas has an environmental impact of 4 gwp (units of global warming potential) well under the Eu limit of 150 gwp, and a major improvement on R134a, which has a whopping 1430 gwp. whats more, R-1234yf does not have hefty cost implications for industry.
The only downside of the new refrigerant, compared to R134a, is that it can be flammable in specific circumstances. however, this can be kept under control with well-engineered air conditioning servicing machines like our Robinair units and some common sense precautions in the workshop.
Bosch SERVICE SOLUTIONS HELPS COMPANIES GREEN UP
Bosch works with customers to develop solutions that require less energy, reduce environmental impact and minimize waste. with AC1234, our focus is on increasing energy efficiency and reducing refrigerant use. The result: a solution thats not just greener, but also more cost effective.
LESS WASTE, MORE PRODUCTIVITY
Bosch companies also create technologies and enhanced processes that help customers operate in more environmentally friendly ways. For example, thanks to Robinair's unsurpassed performance and quality, the AC1234 minimizes refrigerant use, recovering 99 per cent of R-1234yf refrigerant.
What are you looking for in a new recharging station? If maximum safety, ease of use, top quality, efficiency and Eco-friendliness are on your list, the AC1234 has your needs covered.
MAXIMUM SAFETY:
- Meets all applicable safety requirements
- Safe management of R-1234yf flammable gas
- low refrigerant emissions during normal operation
- Compliant with CE and SAE standards including the tough SAE J2843
- Automatic functionality prevents error-prone manual processes
- Automatic control of internal ventilation
- Can be connected to an external refrigerant identifier, preventing contamination
- uses only one gas eliminates risk of refrigerant contamination
EASE OF USE:
- Automatic unit does the hard work for you
- Electronic scales ensuring accurate, efficient oil/uV dye recovery and injection
- Handy keypad functions are performed at the press of a button
- Large color display, with more than 20 languages available
- Services both standard and hybrid A/C systems
- Built in refrigerant identifier samples and tests purity of gas before recovery process
- Training video and help function no need to read the manual or get any special training
- Designed for minimum maintenance and maximum serviceability vacuum pump oil and internal filter are simple to replace, saving you time and hassle
- Oil/dye injection bottles are easily accessible, thanks to magnetic connectors
- Large and readable gauges to check A/C system pressure
- Electronic pressure AC system check
- Automatic tank refill (with automatic level check) just plug in the source tank and the unit does the refilling for you
TOP QUALITY:
- Maximum accuracy during recovery no refrigerant is wasted, minimizing refrigerant costs
- Independent oil and uV dye injection systems no cross contamination of lubricants
- Automatic internal and service hose clearing
- Automatic unit maintenance service counter to ensure unit is operating efficiently
- Designed to comply with rigorous OEM guidelines
EFFICIENCY:
- Service time can be reduced by 20 minutes compared to a standard unit thanks to the unique deep recovery function, which cuts out the vacuum phase
- Automatic functionality also minimizes time-consuming manual processes
- Recovers 10 percent more refrigerant than a standard unit (SAE J2843 certification) so you save refrigerant costs with each service plus, there is 80 per cent less waste of refrigerant during normal operations, saving you even more money
- Can be connected to pCs / shop system
- Micron gauge measures depth of vacuum, reduced pressure evaporation and moisture before charge
- Temp/humidity additional diagnostics, integrated with printer output
ECO-FRIENDLINESS:
- Refrigerant waste is minimized during normal operation as a result of automatic air purge and oil draining
- At least 95 per cent of refrigerant is recovered from the A/C system thanks to deep recovery function
- 20 per cent lower energy consumption compared to similar products, thanks to time savings
 Warning: This product may expose you to chemicals including lead which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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Product Features
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R-1234YF
Units Comparison
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Features
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AC1234-4
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AC1234-6
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Fully
automatic operation - program for service, walk away and return when
complete
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Y
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Y
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98.5% recovery efficiency
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Y
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Y
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Programmable
vacuum operation - quickly achieves necessary vacuum level in any
condition
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Y
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Y
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System leak test to identify gross leaks in a
system
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Y
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Y
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Charge
accuracy within +/- .5 oz
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Y
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Y
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Automatic oil drain - shows how much oil was
removed from the system during service
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Y
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Y
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Automatic
air purge - removes potential of air accumulating in the internal tank
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Y
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Y
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Integrated refrigerant identifier (meets SAE J2927)
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Y
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Y
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Liquid
refrigerant flush function - flush A/C system components using liquid
refrigerant
instead of harsh chemicals
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Y
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Y
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Automatic internal tank refill - no stopping to
fill internal tank during or before service
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Y
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Y
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Color
graphical display
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4.3 in
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1/4 VGA
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On-board printer
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Optional
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Y
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Ethernet
Network Port
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Y
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USB 2.0 Port
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Y
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Audio jack
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Y
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Standard SD Card slot
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Y
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Y
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Meets /
exceeds SAE J2843 requirement for R-1234YF recover, recycle and
recharge equipment
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Y
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Y
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- Fully automatic operation program for service, walk away and return when complete.
- 95% recovery efficiency
- Programmable vacuum operation helps get to the necessary vacuum level in any condition quickly.
- System leak test to identify gross leaks in a system
- Charge accuracy within +/- ½ oz.
- Automatic oil drain shows how much oil was removed from the system during service.
- Automatic air purge removes the potential of air accumulating in the internal tank.
- Integrated refrigerant identifier (meets SAE J2927)
- Liquid refrigerant flushing function can flush A/C systems or individual components using liquid refrigerant instead of harsh chemicals.
- Automatic internal tank refill. No stopping to fill the internal tank during service, or before service.
- 1/4 Color VGA display. Large easy to read graphical display
- On-board printer capable of printing vehicle service report slips to present to customers
Specifications
- Operating voltage - 103-127V, 60Hz AC
- 100mm, EN837-1 pressure gauges
- Alpha-numeric keypad with service function keys
- 1.5 cfm dual stage vacuum pump
- 1/3 hp hermetic compressor
- 22 lb. ASME internal storage tank
- USB, SD, and RJ45 I/O ports
- 8 ft. SAE J2888 service hoses with 1234YF high and low side system couplers
- Meets all requirements of SAE J2843
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