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The Universal Zebra System
The Most Versatile Weapon in Your Arsenal Against ECM Motor Problems. . .
The Universal Zebra System consists of 4 categories of items, many of which are optional, so your
System is customized to you, and to the way you work.
•The
Basic Tool is model UZ-1 (we affectionately call it the UZ1.) It is able to test run a motor in one
or more (up to six) speeds. It has seven LEDs and three 3-way switches. It arrives with one popular
adapter, which fits the very common GE/Regal-Beloit series 2.0 and 2.3 motors.
Adapters couple the UZ1 to the motor. Six different adapters were available when the tool was
released, with many more to come. In fact, we’re committed to making low-cost adapters available for
virtually every new ECM motor that is introduced into the HVAC/R Industry. The PWM Signal Genera-
tor Adapter is available for testing motors that utilize PWM signal inputs.
Motor Power Cords with Plugs are necessary when you want to test a motor out of its air
handler/furnace environment. Most ECM motors have special power input plugs, so bench testing can
be challenging without access to these plugs. A wide variety is available, with more to come.
Accessories round out the System: • A 24” extension for the tool’s main harness is available (it
can also be used to replace the original harness if the fan wheel gets too close!) • A rugged accessory
case is available to protect your adapter and harness collection from getting damaged or lost. • Other
items will be added to this category as you ask for them.
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You’ll notice that a list of all the available Adapters, Accessories, and Motor Power Test Cords &
Plugs isn’t printed on this sheet. That’s because the list would be obsolete shortly after printing. We
add adapters, harnesses, and accessories to the System quite often. To see the most recent list, and
to watch online video tutorials showing troubleshooting techniques, please visit the System’s website
at: www.UniversalZebra.com or Zebra’s main website at: www.ZebraHVAC.com
A Comparison of the Tools Available for working with ECM Systems
To assist you in making a wise choice of tools to work on ECM systems, we offer this chart of the
ECM motor and/or system tools with some comparisons of their features.
Tool
Model
GE
TechMate
XL
GE
TechMate
PRO
Zebra
VZ-7
Zebra
VZ-6
Zebra UZ
System
Notes and
Comments
First available tool. 4 speed
selections. No longer made.
No outer case.
2nd Generation tool. Only one
speed selection. Works on only
a few motors, but popular.
3rd Generation tool. Micropro-
cessor controlled tests. Uses
Inline System Analysis.
3rd Generation tool. Inline
System Analysis. 5 speeds.
For X-Motors & X-13’s only.
Adaptive Tool System. Up to 6
speeds. Adapters available for
nearly all HVAC/R ECM Motors.
Test
Speeds
From
1to4
1
From
3to5
All 5
From
1to6
Tool/Module
Protection
No
Protection
Non-
Replacable
Fuse
Auto-
Resetting
Breaker
Auto-
Resetting
Breaker
Auto-
Resetting
Breaker
Protective
Case
þ
þ
þ
X
X
Legend: þ =Yes,þ A = with available adapter, X =No,? = Possibly, not yet known. (Trademarks are the property of their respective owners.)
Inline System Analysis means having the tool connected between the equipment’s circuit boards and the motor, providing areal-time analysis.
Cost
(Relative)
$
$
$
$$
$$$
- Motor Compatibility -
G. E.
2.0-2.3
G. E .
2.5
G. E.
3.0
X-Motor
& X-13
þ
þ
X
XX
XX
þ
A
Most
New
Motors
X
X
?
No -
but Yes to
X-Motors
þ
X
þ
þ
A
ECM 142
Condenser
þ
A
þ
X
X
XX
þ
þ
A
þ
A
þ
A
þ
A
þ
A
X
X