What Probes do I Need for measureQuick?

What Probes do I Need for measureQuick?

measureQuick stands out as the industry's most versatile diagnostic app, offering universal compatibility across major tool brands. Whether your team uses Fieldpiece, Testo, Yellow Jacket, or a mix of manufacturers, measureQuick integrates seamlessly with your existing equipment.

Do I need all 9 probes to use measureQuick?

Our "9 probes" approach offers several key advantages:

  1. Comprehensive System View: Capture a complete snapshot of system performance at a single point in time.
  2. Enhanced Accuracy: More data points lead to more reliable diagnostics and fewer errors.
  3. Time Efficiency: Eliminate the need to switch probes mid-diagnosis, speeding up your workflow.
  4. Standardized Process: Ensure consistent results across your entire team, regardless of experience level.
  5. Advanced Troubleshooting: Access a full dataset to tackle complex issues more effectively.
  6. Improved Customer Relations: Provide clear, data-driven explanations to boost customer trust and satisfaction.
Tool Tracker helps you manage your probe inventory across your team. See tool locations on a map, track calibration status, and know which technician has which probes. Access it from the Toolbox.

The Importance of Whole-System Measurements

We emphasize measuring at the supply and return grills, not just at the equipment, for a crucial reason: it provides insight into the entire HVAC system's performance. This approach can uncover issues such as:
  • Duct leakage
  • Heat gain/loss in ductwork
  • Inadequate airflow
  • Improper system balance
These problems often go undetected when only measuring at the equipment level, potentially leading to inefficient operation and customer discomfort. While measureQuick is flexible enough to work with various probe configurations, utilizing all 9 probes delivers the most comprehensive and efficient diagnostic process. It's about equipping your team with the tools to perform at their best, ensuring top-quality service for every customer, every time.
When most of our users start out with our platform, they primarily begin with A/C testing, then expand into furnace testing, so we will begin with the required probes needed for A/C to start, then add additional probes required for Heat Pumps and Furnaces.
Note: These kits are the minimum requirement for the Guided Workflows and Vitals Score.

Required Probes for A/C or Heat Pump Cooling

The measureQuick Basic Kit™ includes:
  1. Low Pressure Probe
  2. High Pressure Probe
  3. Suction Line Temperature Probe
  4. Liquid Line Temperature Probe
  5. Outdoor Air Temperature Probe
  6. Return Air Psychrometer
  7. Supply Air Psychrometer
  8. Return Air Static Pressure (RESP) Manometer
  9. Supply Air Static Pressure (SESP) Manometer

Once you have your probes, pair them over Bluetooth and organize them in your Toolbox so the app can auto-assign them to the right measurement during a test.

Note: A dual-port manometer can substitute for probes 8 & 9, but it will only display Total External Static Pressure (TESP) without isolating supply and return measurements.

Optional Components for the Basic Kit

  • Electrical Multi-meter capable of measuring Power Factor

Additional Probes for Heat Pump Heating

In addition to the measureQuick Basic Kit, heat pump heating diagnostics require:
  • Vapor Line Temperature Probe (can also be used on the Discharge Line in cooling mode)

Required Probes for Furnace Diagnostics

  1. Return Air Temperature Probe (from Basic Kit)
  2. Supply Air Temperature Probe (from Basic Kit)
  3. Static Pressure Manometers (from Basic Kit)
  4. Incoming Gas Pressure Manometer
  5. Manifold Gas Pressure Manometer
  6. Combustion Analyzer

Optional Furnace Probes

  1. Induced Draft Pressure Manometer
  2. TEC DG-8 Manometer for Combustion Air Zone (CAZ) Pressure Testing
Note: For CAZ testing, Fieldpiece, Testo, and Yellow Jacket probes may not be sensitive enough for accurate measurements.

Additional Tools for Partner Integrations

For enhanced functionality with industry partnerships, consider these additional tools:

ACCA VEO Certification:
Standard 9-probe setup plus a combustion analyzer for furnace diagnostics.
NCI Air Upgrade™ and Static Pressure Testing: 
TEC TrueFlow® Grid with DG-8 or DG-1000 Manometer for accurate airflow measurement
Up to 4 manometers for comprehensive static pressure testing (return, post-filter, post-coil, and supply)

These tools enable advanced diagnostics, certifications, and detailed system analysis within measureQuick's partner program workflows.

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