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Neutronics Ultima ID Pro HVAC/R Refrigerant Analyzer Named Top Tool In 2011 AHR Expo Innovation Awards Competition

- New advanced analyzer selected for coveted industry award in event co-sponsored by the AHR Expo, ASHRAE and AHRI –

Exton, PA… Neutronics Refrigerant Analysis, a leading innovator of refrigerant service technology, has just received an innovations award for its new, advanced, Ultima ID Pro HVAC/R Refrigerant Analyzer, Model RI-700H. The new analyzer has been recognized as the best new HVACR tool in the Tools Category of the 2011 AHR Expo Innovation Awards Competition. Judging in the AHR Expo Innovation Awards Competition was conducted by a panel of industry professionals, selected for their knowledge and expertise in HVACR. The award will be presented at a special ceremony to Neutronics, Inc. during the 2011 AHR Expo (January 31- February 2, 2011) in Las Vegas.

Now in its 10th year, the AHR Expo Innovation Awards Competition recognizes the most innovative HVACR products showcased at the International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo®). The competition is jointly sponsored by International Exposition Company (IEC), the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI). It is intended to encourage innovation and to provide funds to a charitable organization in the city where the Expo is held

Neutronics' new Ultima ID Pro HVAC/R Refrigerant Analyzer has been heralded as an indispensible front line tool for contractors, W/D consolidators, and reclaimers, and is one the newest cost-savings tools available to the HVACR professional. This remarkable, portable analyzer quickly and accurately identifies the type of refrigerant and protects against refrigerant contamination. It also provides for convenient pre-screening, which can help avoid costly refrigerant mixing during consolidation and reclamation.

The Ultima ID Pro works on a variety of refrigerants, including R22, R134A, R404A, R407C, R410A, and Hydrocarbons and reduces the need for costly and time-consuming gas chromatography. The Ultima ID Pro delivers results in less than three minutes at an accuracy of +/- 2% or better.

Initial customer response exceptional
According to Peter Coll, Refrigerant Analysis Division Manager for Neutronics Inc., "The initial response to our new refrigerant analyzer has been overwhelming. Since we previewed the Ultima ID Pro at the 2010 AHR Show, we have had excellent sales results." Coll noted that new global refrigerant mandates will have a significant impact on the HVAC business. The phase out of R22 refrigerant is reducing the availability of pure R22 and substantially increasing the value of recovered R22. "As new refrigerants are introduced to the market, the potential for mixing those refrigerants with the R22 supply will increase and usher in a financial penalty that will affect all levels of distribution, from the contractor to the reclaimer. The Neutronics Ultima ID Pro HVAC/R Refrigerant Analyzer will help solve this problem," Coll added.

Reduces disposal costs, increases profitability
The Ultima ID Pro offers the widest range of refrigerant analysis available in a portable instrument. It easily identifies more than a dozen refrigerants with a component breakdown of the blend ratios for the most common HVAC refrigerants. This allows the consolidator to know the quality of the refrigerant before it goes to the reclaimer and eliminates unnecessary disposal costs for the contractor. The Ultima ID Pro also provides the reclaimer with a quick means of sorting a wide variety of refrigerants by both type and quality.

Coll further notes, "Analysis now becomes a must. As R22 is replaced by a variety of new refrigerants, HVAC/R professionals must be able to know the type of refrigerant they are handling, because the financial penalty could be severe. The value of good reclaimed R22 can be as much as several dollars per lb., while the cost to dispose of mixed refrigerant can exceed $4.00 per lb. That means contaminating one R22 cylinder with another refrigerant can cost a contractor over $300.00. For the consolidator, the costs of a contamination mistake could run in the thousands."

Leading edge technology, extremely portable
The Neutronics Ultima ID Pro uses Neutronics' leading edge infrared refrigerant gas analysis technology to provide fast and accurate identification. It features an innovative and ergonomic design in a compact, self-contained and extremely portable package. The instrument also has a Remote Software Update capability, which allows it to be kept up to date with the latest software improvements and refrigerant additions via a USB thumb drive.

The Ultima ID Pro is simple to use and has an extra large, easy to read LCD display, soft keys, and a built-in printer. It is ruggedly constructed with a molded ABS housing and weighs less than 10 lbs. The unit can operate from an 110/ 220 VAC power source or optional built-in rechargeable power pack. Operating temperature is +50 °F to +110 °F. Approvals include UL, CE, and CUL certifications.

For additional information, please contact Peter Coll, Refrigerant Analysis Division Manager, Neutronics Inc., 456 Creamery Way, Exton, PA 19341, 610-524-8800 or toll-free 800-378-2287. info@refrigerantid.com

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