MAHLE ACX2180H ArcticPRO® R134a Refrigerant Handling System The H on the end of this model number is the whole reason to choose it. The ACX2180H is the ArcticPRO R134a station whose hybrid function is certified — the standard ACX2180's own specification sheet records that the hybrid function is not fitted to it and is available only here. If hybrid and electric vehicles come through your bays, that single row in the table is the difference between a machine you can use on them and one you cannot. The reason the distinction exists at all is worth understanding. A conventional A/C compressor is belt-driven and its lubricant never sees a live electrical winding. A hybrid or electric vehicle's compressor is driven by a high-voltage electric motor, and the oil circulating through it is part of the insulation system. Introduce the wrong lubricant — or oil carried over from a machine that has serviced conventional vehicles all week — and you have contaminated the insulation path of a high-voltage component. The failure is not a cooling complaint. It is a high-voltage fault on a vehicle that costs a great deal to put right, and it is traceable straight back to the shop that did the service. What That Means Day to Day It means one machine can cover both sides of a mixed workshop without a technician having to remember which cart is safe for which vehicle. In a shop where the hybrid work arrives unpredictably — a taxi fleet, a used-car operation, a dealership taking in trades — that is a practical answer rather than a theoretical one, because the mistake this prevents is exactly the kind that gets made on a busy Friday. Will It Fit Your Bay? Size. 47" H x 29" W x 29" D (119 cm x 74 cm x 74 cm), plus door-swing room at the front. Mass. 215 lb. (98 kg) on casters — one person can reposition it on flat, clean concrete. Supply. One standard single-phase outlet: 120 VAC - 60 HZ - 12 AMP. Reach. 9 ft. (2.75 m) service hoses. Ambient. Specified for 50° - 122°F (10°-50°C). Confirm your bay stays inside that band year round. Checking the socket, the floor space and the working temperature is the buyer's responsibility — we can advise, but only you can measure the room. Three Transducers, and Why the Cycle is Quicker Like the standard ACX2180, this unit carries three pressure transducers instead of two, which MAHLE states reduces process times against dual-sensor machines. The mechanism is straightforward: an automatic station has to be certain that recovery has finished, that the vacuum has held and that the charge has landed. With fewer pressure references it must sit out conservative safety margins to be sure. A third reference lets the controller reach the same certainty earlier and move on. Multiply that across a summer's worth of A/C work and it is real bay capacity. Oil and Dye Recovered oil is weighed automatically, so what goes back in matches what came out rather than what somebody estimated, and the injection system takes two oil types — which is what allows one cart to serve two different lubricant requirements without a manual top-up outside the automated cycle. Integrated UV dye injection is standard, so a leak that will not show itself on the day of service is already marked for the next visit. On hybrid work in particular, having dye go in as part of the cycle rather than as a separate manual step is one less place for a mistake. Stated Performance Charge accuracy is given as +/- 0.5 oz. at 70° to 75°F (+/- 15g at 21° to 24°C) and recovery as 95% at 70° to 75°F (21° to 24°C) within 30 minutes — both at a defined bench temperature, which is the only honest way to quote refrigerant figures. The working parts are a 3/8 HP compressor, a 2 CFM dual stage vacuum pump, a 30 lb. (13.6 kg) DOT charging cylinder and a spin-on filter-drier rated for 150 lb. (68kg). The Screen and the Support Behind It A colour 7" capacitive touch screen drives the unit, with an LED status indicator readable across the workshop. Software updates arrive wirelessly and permanently. MAHLE can dial in over WiFi to troubleshoot and give advanced support. Every service is logged and monitored, which turns refrigerant consumption, service reminders and warranty reporting into data rather than paperwork, and network printing hands the customer a record. The iOS and Android app for remote session mirroring is part of this model; a thermal printer and a refrigerant identifier are listed as options. Routine maintenance is done through the hinged front service door. Perfect For Workshops taking hybrid and electric vehicles alongside conventional cars, who need one machine that is safe for both. Taxi, rideshare and delivery fleets where hybrids are the majority of the vehicles. Dealerships whose model range spans both drivetrains. Independent shops planning ahead — the proportion of electrically driven A/C compressors on the road only moves one way. What's in the Box #023 80095 00 Quick Release High Side Coupling R134A #023 80096 00 Quick Release Low Side Coupling R134A #028 80532 00 Red Hose R134A #028 80533 00 Blue Hose R134A Specifications Model ACX2180H Refrigerant R134a Hybrid function Certified Pressure sensing Three transducers Operation Fully automatic Charge performance +/- 0.5 oz. at 70° to 75°F (+/- 15g at 21° to 24°C) Recovery performance 95% at 70° to 75°F (21° to 24°C) within 30 minutes Compressor 3/8 HP Vacuum pump 2 CFM dual stage Charging cylinder 30 lb. (13.6 kg) DOT Filter-drier capacity 150 lb. (68kg), spin-on type Hoses 9 ft. (2.75 m) Display Colour 7" capacitive touch screen Power source 120 VAC - 60 HZ - 12 AMP Operating range 50° - 122°F (10°-50°C) Languages English, French, Spanish Dimensions 47" H x 29" W x 29" D (119 cm x 74 cm x 74 cm) Weight 215 lb. (98 kg) Standards, Stated Honestly The specification table lists the refrigerant-handling performance standards and the electrical-safety standard the unit is built to, and it records the hybrid function as certified. Read those for what they are: descriptions of the machine's construction and measured performance. They are not an operating approval for your business, and they do not speak to what your insurer, your fleet policy or your local jurisdiction may separately require of refrigerant equipment or of the technician using it. High-voltage vehicle work in particular tends to carry its own training and safety requirements imposed by someone other than the equipment manufacturer, and refrigerant handling in the United States carries federal technician-certification obligations of its own. If a named approval is a condition of your cover, your licence or a manufacturer programme, get it in writing and check it against this specification before you order. Shipping and Delivery Freight to the lower 48 states, free of charge. It arrives on a pallet, so plan how it comes off the truck: forklift, several sets of hands, or a terminal collection arranged with the carrier. Residential delivery carries a residential fee, shown to you at checkout. Inspect before signing. Photograph anything that looks crushed, torn or scraped and note it on the bill of lading in front of the driver. A clean signature is the carrier's proof the unit arrived sound and it makes a later claim extremely difficult. Warranty and Support This unit is listed with a two year standard warranty, nationwide service centres and lifetime phone support coverage. MAHLE builds the ArcticPRO units to be repaired by the owner rather than exchanged, which matters on a tool that stays in a bay for years. Before making a claim, do not disassemble the machine. Opening a sealed refrigerant circuit or pulling a suspect component ahead of authorisation usually ends the claim outright, however sound the reasoning. Call it in, take the instruction, then work to it. Product Features State-of-the-Art. Ergonomic design, 7" capacitive touch LCD display, and intuitive user interface sets a new industry standard. Extra Transducers. Contains three transducers, providing reduced process times over dual sensor units. Status Indicator. LED light indicates status visible from anywhere in the workshop. Smart. iOS and Android capable phone app allowing remote service session mirroring and advanced functions. Best In Class Serviceability. New ergonomic hinged service door simplifies unit service. Automatic Updates. Permanent wireless software updates, ensuring you always have the latest features. Oil System Management. Automatic weighing of recovered oil, allowing accurate replenishment of oil removed during service and allows two oil types for injection. UV Dye Injection. Integrated UV dye injection provides high level of A/C system leak detection. Remote Support for Technicians. Allows MAHLE to connect to a unit over WiFi for troubleshooting and advanced support. Data Management & Reporting Metrics. Ability to log and monitor services allowing analytics for proactive service reminders, refrigerant use optimization, warranty reporting and more. Customer Service. Every unit is built to be easily repaired by the owner and we proudly offer nationwide service centers and lifetime phone support coverage and a two year standard warranty. Network Printing. Retains valuable service records, network printing capability to print services provided for customer. Optional thermal printer allows printing of service reports. Optional refrigerant identifier prevents contamination of machine internals. Includes #023 80095 00 Quick Release High Side Coupling R134A #023 80096 00 Quick Release Low Side Coupling R134A #028 80532 00 Red Hose R134A #028 80533 00 Blue Hose R134A Product Specifications Model ACX2180H Certifications SAE J2788, SAE J2099, UL 1963 Charge Performance +/- 0.5 oz. at 70° to 75°F (+/- 15g at 21° to 24°C) Recovery Performance 95% at 70° to 75°F (21° to 24°C) within 30 minutes Operation Fully Automatic Charging Cylinder 30 lb. (13.6 kg) DOT Compressor 3/8 HP-0.279kW Display Color, 7” Capacitive Touch Screen Filter-Drier Capacity 150 lb. (68kg)spin-on type Hoses 9 ft. (2.75 m) Hybrid Function Certified Languages English, French, Spanish Operating Ranges 50° - 122°F (10°-50°C) Power Source 120 VAC - 60 HZ - 12 AMP Printer Optional Vacuum Pump 2 CFM dual stage Dimensions 47" H x 29" W x 29" D (119 cm x 74 cm x 74 cm) Weight 215 lb. (98 kg) Pick Up and Delivery Call, text, or chat with us if you have questions. 866-774-7743
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