testo 560i and testo Smart Valve 0564 1560 0560 5600 Instruction manual
Contents Contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 6.1 6.2 7 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.3.1 7.3.2 7.3.2.1 7.3.2.2 8 8.1 8.1.1 8.1.2 8.1.3 8.1.4 8.1.4.1 8.1.4.2 8.1.5 8.1.6 8.1.7 8.1.8 8.1.9 8.1.9.1 8.1.9.2 8.1.9.3 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 About this document ...........................................................................3 Safety and disposal..............................................................................3 Product-specific approvals .................................................................
Contents 8.6 8.7 8.8 9 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6 10 10.1 10.2 11 11.1 12 Automatic charging by target superheat .............................................. 29 Automatic charging by target subcooling ............................................. 31 Automatic charging via target superheat ............................................. 33 Maintenance ....................................................................................... 35 Calibration ..........................................................
1 About this document 1 About this document The instruction manual is an integral part of the instrument. Pay particular attention to the safety instructions and warning advice in order to prevent injury and damage to the product. Please read this instruction manual through carefully and familiarize yourself with the product before putting it to use. Familiarity with a PC as well as the Microsoft® products is assumed in this documentation.
4 Product-specific information 4 Product-specific information The instrument being dropped or any other comparable mechanical stress may result in breakage of the pipe sections in the refrigerant hoses. The valve positioners may also suffer damage, causing further damage inside the measuring instrument that is not necessarily visible externally. Therefore, always replace the refrigerant hoses with new ones after the measuring instrument is dropped or after any comparable mechanical stress.
5 Intended use 5 Intended use The testo 560i scale and the testo Smart Valve are aids for carrying out maintenance and service work on refrigeration systems and heat pumps. They may only be used by qualified authorized personnel. The devices are intended for indoor use only. Via their functions, the instruments help with charging refrigeration systems and heat pumps.
6 Product description 6 Product description 6.1 Overview of testo 560i Battery compartment (on rear) 1 On/off switch Symbol explanation Observe instruction manual 6 2 It is not possible to charge rechargeable batteries in the instrument.
6 Product description 6.2 Overview of testo Smart Valve 1 Folding suspension device (rear) On/off switch - 1x click: Switch on 2 - Hold down: Switch off - 3x clicks: Open valve for 1 s Battery compartment (on rear) 3 Status LED - Constant red: Valve open Refrigerant outlet: Connection 7/16" UNF, brass. For refrigerant 5 hoses with quick-release fitting, passage can be closed via valve positioner. 4 It is not possible to charge rechargeable batteries in the instrument.
7 First steps WARNING Magnetic field May be hazardous to the health of pacemaker wearers. - Keep a minimum distance of 15 cm between the pacemaker and the device. 7 First steps 7.1 Inserting (rechargeable) batteries Symbol explanation Do not allow children under 6 years of age to play with batteries. Do not throw batteries in the trash. Do not charge batteries. Do not place batteries near fire. Batteries are recyclable.
7 First steps Do not change or remove batteries during operation, otherwise the charging process will be interrupted. When not in use for a long period: Take out the (rechargeable) batteries. Inserting batteries/rechargeable batteries in the testo Smart Valve 1 Unfold the suspension hook and open the battery compartment (clip lock). 2 Insert the battery (supplied) or rechargeable battery (1 x 9.0V (6LR61) block battery) into the battery compartment. Observe the polarity! 3 Close the battery compartment.
7 First steps Switching on Testo Smart Valve Do not switch on Testo Smart Valve until all hoses have been attached and the installation is ready for charging. 1 Press the ON key. The instrument switches on and is in Bluetooth ® connection mode. In Bluetooth® connection mode, connection can be established to the testo Smart App or to a testo 550s or testo 557s manifold. 2 Press and hold the ON key. The instrument is switched off. Establishing a Bluetooth® connection 7.
7 First steps 7.3.2 Establishing a Bluetooth® connection to the testo 550s / testo 557s manifold The instrument is switched on and the measurement menu is displayed. 1 Press [Menu/Enter]. 2 Use [▲] / [▼] to select Bluetooth and [Menu/Enter] to confirm. The Bluetooth menu is displayed. 7.3.2.1 Switching on The Bluetooth menu is selected. 1 [Menu/Enter] the On/Off switch icon, Indisplayed. is 2 Enable Bluetooth®: Use [▼] to activate the [Completed] button and [Menu/Enter] to confirm.
8 Using the product Bluetooth automatically searches for and connects available devices. switch the instrument to be connected off and on again Iftonecessary, restart the connection mode. ® 7.3.2.2 Switching off The Bluetooth® menu is activated. 1 [Menu/Enter] the On/Off switch icon, Indisplayed. is 3 Disable Bluetooth®: Use [▼] to activate the [Completed] button and [Menu/Enter] to confirm. When the Bluetooth® icon is not shown on the display, Bluetooth ® is switched off.
8 Using the product Despite automation, the system can be overcharged. Reasons for this may be due to specific local or system-specific conditions. The technician must always monitor the automatic charging. If the superheat cannot be measured (display shows xx° superheat), then automatic charging cannot be started. Measuring the superheat forms the basis for automatic charging. Generally, charging stops in the following situations: 8.1 The weight on the scale changes suddenly or involuntarily.
8 Using the product 1 2 Open main menu Display of the measurement period 3 Display of the maximum system charging 4 Reading for each probe 5 Can be controlled with different function keys 6 Instrument status bar 7 Configuration 8 Edit reading display Further symbols on the user interface (without numbering) One level back Exit view Share measurement data/report Search Favourite Deleting 14
8 Using the product Further information Display report Multiple selection The Main menu can be accessed via the icon at top left. To exit the main menu, select a menu or right-click on the guided menus. The last screen displayed is shown. Measure Customer Memory Sensors Settings Help and Information Other applications 8.1.1 Creating and editing a customer In the Customer menu, all customer and measuring site information can be created, edited and deleted. Fields marked with * are mandatory.
8 Using the product 3 Click on + New Customer. A new customer can be created. 4 Store all relevant customer data. 5 Click on Save. The new customer was saved. 8.1.2 Creating and editing measuring sites 1 Click on . Main menu opens. 2 Click on Customer. The Customer menu opens. 3 Click on + New Customer. 4 Click on right tab Measuring Points.
8 Using the product 5 Click on + New Measuring Point. A new measuring point can be created. 6 Store all relevant measuring site information. 7 Click on right tab Parameters. 8 Select further parameters. For the duct, outlet or duct with k-factor measuring points, further parameter settings can be implemented. 9 Click on Save. The new measuring site has been saved.
8 Using the product 8.1.3 Searching for and deleting measurement results In the Memory menu, you can call up all the stored measurements, analyze them in detail and also create and save csv data and PDF reports. When clicking on a measurement, an overview of the measurement results is displayed. In the Memory menu, all stored measurements are sorted by date and time. Searching The Memory menu is open. 1 Click on . Search field with measurements opens.
8 Using the product 8.1.4.1 Information Information is stored for each probe. The app is connected to testo 550s / testo 557s. 1 Click on . Main menu opens. 2 Click on Sensors. The Sensors menu opens. 3 Click on one of the displayed probes. Information is displayed about the model, order number, serial number and firmware version. 8.1.4.2 Settings Settings can also be made for each probe. The probe is connected to the App.
8 Using the product 1 Click on . Main menu opens. 2 Click on Sensors. The Sensors menu opens. 3 Click on one of the displayed probes. 4 Click on the Settings tab. 5 Click on one of the displayed probes. Settings appear that can be changed if necessary. 8.1.5 1 Language Click on Settings. The Settings menu opens. 2 Click on Language. A window with different languages opens. 3 Click on the required language. The required language is set. 8.1.
8 Using the product The required measurement settings are set. 4 8.1.7 1 Exit Measurement settings. Company details Click on Settings. The Settings menu opens. 2 Click on Company details. A window with company details opens. 3 Click on the required data and enter if necessary. The required company details are set. 4 8.1.8 1 Exit Company details. Privacy settings Click on Settings. The Settings menu opens. 2 Click on Privacy settings. A window with privacy settings opens.
8 Using the product 8.1.9.1 1 Instrument information Click on Help and Information. The Help and Information menu opens. 2 Click on Instrument information. The current App version, Google Analytics instance ID, refrigerant version and update are displayed for the connected instrument. Automatic updates for instruments can be enabled or disabled. > Use the slider to activate or deactivate Update for connected instruments. 8.1.9.2 1 Tutorial Click on Help and Information.
8 Using the product The firmware of the manifold is up to date. The firmware is updated by downloading the latest testo Smart App from the App Store or Play Store. Settings and controls are implemented via the manifold.
8 Using the product Manifold control keys Symbol Meaning - Open menu - Confirm input - Switch on the display illumination: Press and hold the key for >2s - Switch off the display illumination: Press and hold the key for >2s Change/navigate the display screen. / - Switches to the measurement view - Back to the menu - Switch off the instrument: Press and hold the key for >2s 8.3 Connecting the instruments Before each use, make sure that the refrigerant hoses are in flawless condition.
8 Using the product 3.1 From the valve, connect the yellow refrigerant hose to the low pressure side (blue) of the manifold and connect the low pressure side (blue) and high pressure side (red) of the manifold to the system. Pay attention to the refrigerant flow direction. This is indicated by an arrow on the valve. 3.2 8.4 When using the app, connect the valve directly to the system with refrigerant hoses, without the manifold.
8 Using the product 2 Open valve(s) manually and add refrigerant to the system until the required value is reached. Added refrigerant is displayed in g/kg increments on the manifold/app.
8 Using the product 8.5 Automatic charging by target weight This function enables the system to be charged automatically with an input target weight using the testo 560i scale and the testo Smart Valve in combination with the app or the testo 550s / testo 557s manifold. The appropriate maximum charge value for a system must be entered in the [Max charge] field on the manifold/app. When using the manifold, the app is in second-screen mode. All settings must be made on the manifold.
8 Using the product 2 In the app, set the required weight to be supplied to the system and use the [▼] button to start the process. valve opens and The attempts to fill with the set charge quantity. No pulsating charging takes place. Added refrigerant is displayed in g/kg increments on the manifold/app. 3 28 Once charging is finished, the process can be repeated [New] or another mode for charging [Optimize] can be selected.
8 Using the product 8.6 Automatic charging by target superheat This function enables a refrigerant circuit to be charged via the target superheat value using the testo 560i scale and the testo Smart Valve in combination with the app or testo 550s / testo 557s manifold. For this, the current superheating value is determined. Based on this information, a target superheat value can be entered. The system is filled automatically until the target value is reached.
8 Using the product 2 Set the required target superheat value to be reached on the manifold/app and use the [▼] button to start the process. valve opens and The attempts to reach the set superheat by charging refrigerant. Added refrigerant is displayed in g/kg increments on the manifold/app.
8 Using the product 8.7 Automatic charging by target subcooling This function enables a refrigerant circuit to be charged via the target subcooling value using the testo 560i scale and the testo Smart Valve in combination with the app or testo 550s / testo 557s manifold. For this, the current subcooling value is determined. Based on this information, a target subcooling value can be entered. The system is filled automatically until the target value is reached.
8 Using the product 2 Set the required target subcooling value to be reached on the manifold/app and use the [▼] button to start the process. valve opens and The attempts to reach the set subcooling by charging refrigerant. Added refrigerant is displayed in g/kg increments on the manifold/app.
8 Using the product 8.8 Automatic charging via target superheat This function enables a refrigerant circuit to be charged via the target superheat using the testo 560i scale and the testo Smart Valve in combination with the app or the testo 550s / testo 557s manifold. For this, two testo 605i Smart Probes are connected to the manifold or the testo Smart App. Based on this information, the optimum target superheat can be calculated live.
8 Using the product 2 Set the required target superheat value to be reached on the manifold/app and use the [▼] button to start the process. Refrigerant is automatically supplied to the system until the set value is reached. Added refrigerant is displayed in g/kg increments on the manifold/app.
9 Maintenance 9 Maintenance 9.1 Calibration The testo 560i scale and the testo Smart Valve are supplied with a factory calibration certificate as standard. Recalibration once every 12 months is recommended in many applications. This can be carried out by Testo Industrial Services (TIS) or other certified service providers. Please contact testo for further information. 9.2 Cleaning instruments Do not use any aggressive cleaning agents or solvents! Mild household cleaning agents and soap suds may be used.
9 Maintenance 9.6 Changing batteries/rechargeable batteries Changing batteries/rechargeable batteries in the testo 560i scale The instrument is switched off. 1 Open battery compartment. 2 Remove spent batteries/rechargeable batteries and insert new ones (4 x 1.5V, type AA / Mignon / LR6) into the battery compartment. Observe the polarity! 3 Close the battery compartment. inserting the batteries, the instrument switches on automatically After and is in Bluetooth connection mode.
10 Technical data In Bluetooth® connection mode, connection can be established to the testo Smart App or to a testo 550s or testo 557s manifold. Do not change or remove batteries during operation, otherwise the charging process will be interrupted. When not in use for a long period: Take out the (rechargeable) batteries. 10 Technical data 10.1 Technical data for testo 560i Feature Value Connection to the sensor BLE 4.2+ Interface BLE 4.
11 Tips and assistance Feature Value Solution 0.01 kg Bluetooth range ≥ 30 m in all directions in an open area 10.2 Technical data for testo Smart Valve Feature Value Connection to the sensor BLE 4.2+ Interface BLE 4.2+ Power supply IP class Power source: Rechargeable batteries / batteries 9.0 V, type 6LR61 Battery life: > 60 h at 3000 valve actuations 54 Weight 0.57kg (with battery) Dimensions Approx.
12 Support 12 Support You can find up-to-date information on products, downloads and links to contact addresses for support queries on the Testo website at: www.testo.com. If you have any questions please contact your local dealer or the Testo Customer Service. You can find contact details on the back of this document or online at www.testo.com/service-contact.
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