TESTO 0555 4444, 0699 5100/1, 0699 5100/5 Instruction Manual

Instruction manual

Flow transmitter
0555 4444 / 0699 5100/1...5

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Reproduction and employment contrary to the justified interests of
Testo AG are prohibited without the prior, written consent of the
company.

We reserve the right to modify technical details in the descriptions,
specifications and illustrations contained in this documentation.

Testo AG
Postfach 11 40
D-79849 Lenzkirch

Preface / General notes

Preface

Dear Testo customer,

Congratulations for choosing a Testo product. We hope that you will enjoy many years of using the
product and that it will help you in your work.

Please read these operating instructions carefully and familiarise yourself with the operation of the unit
before putting it to use.

If problems should occur which you cannot rectify yourself, please consult our service department or
your dealer. We will endeavour to provide fast and competent assistance to save you long downtimes.

General notes

Assembly, electrical installation and commissioning should only be carried out by suitably trained
authorised personnel.

You must always comply with the regulations applicable in your country to the opening and repair of
electrical equipment.

Warnings and particularly important information which you must note when handling the product are
identified in this instruction manual as follows:

Pictograms

Warnings are identified by means of a warning triangle. The relevant signal word! indicates the degree
of risk:

Warning! means: Serious physical injury could occur if you do not take the precautionary
measures indicated.

Caution! means: Slight physical injury or material damage could occur if you do not take
the precautionary measures indicated.

Pay particular attention to warnings and take the precautionary measures indicated in
order to avoid danger.

Notes on special cases and peculiarities in the handling of your unit are indicated by an exclamation
mark.

Standards / Tests

As declared in the certificate of conformity, this unit fulfils the guidelines of 2004 / 108 / EC.

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Signal word!

Content

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Imprint ..................................................................................2

Preface / General notes ........................................................3

Content ................................................................................4

1. Fundamental safety instructions ............................................5

2. Product description ..............................................................6

3. Measuring instrument dimensions ........................................6

4. Advantages of the flow transmitter ........................................7

5. Standard versions ................................................................7

6. Version options ....................................................................8

7. Compensation for thermal probes ........................................9

8. Configuration of connections ..............................................10

9. Connection ........................................................................11

9.1 Description of the 4-wire system ........................................11

9.2 Current/voltage measurement (4-wire system) ....................11

10. Troubleshooting ..................................................................12

11. Technical data ....................................................................13

12. Accessories ........................................................................14

1. Fundamental safety instructions

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Please read the following safety instructions with care:

Avoid electrical hazards:

Never make measurements with the unit and its external probes on or near live components unless
the unit is expressly approved for current and voltage measurements.

Damaged mains cables must only be replaced by authorised personnel.

The transmitter should be wired when disconnected.

You must always comply with the regulations applicable in your country to the opening and repair of
electrical equipment.

Protect the instrument:

Note the measuring ranges of the sensor! Overheating will destroy the probes.

Keep to the admissible storage and transport temperature and the permitted operating temperature!

Product safety / preserving warranty claims:

Operate the instrument only within the parameters specified in the technical data.

Handle the instrument properly and according to its intended purpose.

Never apply force!

Do not use the device for control purposes at the same time as operating or servicing the transmitter.

Open the instrument only when this is expressly described in the Operating Instructions for
maintenance purposes.

Carry out only the maintenance and repair work that is described in the instruction manual. Follow
the prescribed steps exactly. For safety reasons, use only original spare parts from Testo.

Any additional work must only be carried out by authorised personnel. Testo will otherwise refuse to
accept responsibility for the proper functioning of the instrument after repair and for the validity of
certifications.

Installation, setting and calibration work must only be carried out by authorised personnel.

Ensure correct disposal:

Send the instrument directly to us at the end of its useful life. We will ensure that it is disposed of in
an environmentally friendly manner.