• The instruction manual is an integral part of the instrument.
• Keep this documentation to hand so that you can refer to it when necessary.
• Always use the complete original instruction manual.
• Please read this instruction manual through carefully and familiarize yourself
with the product before putting it to use.
• Hand this instruction manual on to any subsequent users of the product.
• Pay particular attention to the safety instructions and warning advice in order
to prevent injury and damage to the product.
Safety and disposal
Security
General safety instructions
• Only operate the product properly, for its intended purpose, and within the
parameters specified in the technical data.
• Do not apply any force.
• Do not operate the instrument if there are signs of damage to the housing or
connected cables.
• Dangers may also arise from objects to be measured or the measuring
environment. Always comply with the locally valid safety regulations when
carrying out measurements.
• Do not store the product together with solvents.
• Do not use any desiccants.
• Only perform maintenance and repair work on this instrument that is
described in this documentation. Follow the prescribed steps exactly when
doing the work.
• Use only original spare parts from Testo.
Batteries
• Improper use of batteries may cause the batteries to be destroyed, or lead to
injury due to current surges, fire or escaping chemicals.
• Only use the batteries supplied in accordance with the instructions in the
instruction manual.
• Do not short-circuit the batteries.
• Do not take the batteries apart and do not modify them.
• Do not carry out measurements on live components.
• Do not expose handles and feed lines to temperatures in excess of 70°C
unless they are expressly approved for higher temperatures. Temperature
specifications on probes/sensors refer only to the measuring range of the
sensor system.
• Only open the measuring instrument if this is expressly described in the
documentation for the purposes of maintenance or servicing.
Intended use
The measuring instruments testo 512-1 and testo 512-2 are compac t digita l
pressure gauges with temperature compensation for measuring the positive and
negative overpressure and the differential pressure of non-aggressive gases.
They are intended for indoor use only.
The measuring instrument testo 512-1 can also be used to measure the flow
velocity via a pitot tube.
The product is designed for the following tasks/areas:
• Measurements on heating, ventilation and air-condit ioni ng s y stems
• Customer service and maintenance work
• Measuring range up to 200 hPa (testo 512-1)
• Measuring range up to 2000 hPa (testo 512-2)
The product should not be used in the following areas:
• In potentially explosive atmospheres
• For diagnosti c mea sure ment s in the medi cal fiel d
Open the battery compartment (on the back of the instrument) via the
2
Insert or replace batteries (3 x AA
3
Close the battery compartment.
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6First steps
First steps
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Inserting / changing batteries
WARNUNG
Serious risk of injury to the user and/or destruction of the instrument.
There is a risk of explosion if the batteries are replaced with ones that
are the wrong type.
- Only use non-rechargeable alkaline batteries.
snap lock.
alkaline batteries).
Observe the polarity!
When not in use for a long period: Take out the batteries.
Symbol explanation
Do not allow children under 6 years of age to play with batteries.
The testo Smart App is installed on the smartphone and con nect ed
Settings and controls are implemented either on the instrument or via
1 On/Off / MODE/END key
2
->0<- / ◄ key
3
4
Differential pressure reading
5
Parameter 1 unit
7 Using the product
Using the product
Controls on the measuring ins trument
to the instrument via Bluetooth®.
testo 512-1
the app.
If the measuring instrument is connected to the testo Smar t App,
settings can only be made via the app. The measuring instrument then
remains in the measurement view and other menus, e.g. Settings,
cannot be opened.
The instrument is switched on and is in the measurement view.
1
Press MENU/ENTER until the display changes.
Press MENU/ENTER to switch to the next function. You can leave
7.1.3
Configuration mode is open, “UNITS” is displayed.
1
Press ◄ / ► to choose between metric (“METR”) and imperial
2
Press ◄ / ► to set the required unit and confirm with MENU/ENTER.
Function Setting options/comments
In configuration mode:
Confirm input
parameter (bottom line) (512-1 only).
In configuration mode:
Opening configuration mode
The instrument is now in configuration mode.
configuration mode at any time. To do this, press MODE/END until the
instrument has changed to the measurement view. Any changes that
have already been made in configuration mode will be saved.
Setting the unit
(“IMPER”) units of measurement and confirm with MENU/ENTER.
Press ◄ / ► to select whether the cross-sectional area is to be
2
Press ◄ / ► to set the cross-sectional area and confirm with
7.1.5
Configuration mode is open, “P.FACT” is displayed.
1
Press ◄ / ► to set the pitot tube factor and confirm with
The measuring instrument displays “T_AMB” and the ambient
measuring instrument and is measured, but not displayed as a separate
7.1.6
Configuration mode is open, “P_ABS” is displayed.
1
Press ◄ / ► to set the absolute pressure and confirm with
7 Using the product
Setting the area (testo 512-1 only)
entered in m² or in mm² and confirm with MENU/ENTER.
MENU/ENTER.
The measuring instrument can show a maximum of 5 digits in the
display (99999 mm²). Conversions from m² to mm² with a value greater
than 0.09 m² are therefore not possible!
Setting the Pitot tube factor “P.FACT”
(testo 512-1 only)
The pitot tube factor depends on the pitot tube used.
MENU/ENTER.
temperature last measured.
The ambient temperature is required for internal calculations in the
measurement parameter in the measurement view.
Setting the absolute pressure (testo 512-1
only)
The absolute pressure is required for pressure compensation of the flow velocity
reading.
The absolute pressure must be measured using a separate instrument or
obtained from the local weather station.
each measurement to compensate for positioning errors and long-term
2
Carry out a zero-point adjustment with the pressure connections open:
3
Connect the pressure hoses to the pressure system or position the
7.3.1
1
Switch the display of the second parameter between speed (m/s, fpm)
7.3.2
1
Press ◄ several times until the desired value is displayed.
The following are displayed in turn:
oCurrent measuring value
7.3.3
1
Press ◄ several times until Max or Min is shown.
2
Hold down ◄ (approx. 2 s).
All maximum and minimum values are reset to the current reading.
7 Using the product
drift of the zero point.
A zero-point adjustment is only possible in the range 0 to 25% of the
measuring range.
Press and hold down ◄.
pitot tube and read the measured values.
Changing the measurement channel
display
and volume flow (m³/h, cfm, l/s (512-1 only)):
Press ►.
Freezing a reading, displaying the
maximum/minimum value
The current reading can be frozen. The maximum and minimum values since
the last time the instrument was switched on in the standard view or during a
multi-point or continuous measurement can be displayed.
o Hold: frozen measured value
o Max: Maximum value
o Min: Minimum value
Resetting maximum/minimum values
The maximum/minimum values of all channels can be reset to the current
reading.
Display of connected measuring
instruments including reading s
Measurement configuration (the
and the application selected)
8 Controls via testo Smart App
Controls via testo Smart App
If the measuring instrument is connected to the testo Smart App, it is primarily
operated via the app. The measuring instrument remains in the measurement
view and settings menus cannot be opened on the measuring instrument.
Additional symbols on the user interface of the app (not numbered)
One level back
Exit view
Share measurement data/repo rt
Favourite
Deleting
Further information
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.
measuring instrument and is measured, but not displayed as a separate
8.4.8
The Settings tab is open.
1
Enter the value for the absolute pressure and confirm with OK.
8.5
The ambient temperature is required for internal calculations in the
measurement parameter in the measurement view.
Setting the absolute pressure (testo 512-1
only)
The absolute pressure is required for pressure compensation of the
flow velocity reading.
The absolute pressure must be measured using a separate instrument
or obtained from the local weather station.
The changes are transferred to the measuring ins trum ent an d
synchronization with the app is confirmed on the measuring instrument
via “SYNC DONE”.
Display of the readings
The available readings can be displayed in different views.
• Live view:
The readings transmitted by the measuring probes can be displayed in a live
view. Readings from all connected measuring probes are displayed.
• Graphic view:
Up to four different readings can be displayed in graph format. Readings to
be displayed can be selected by tapping on a reading above the diagram.
• Table view:
In the table view, all readings are displayed in sequence according to date
and time. Different readings from the individual measuring probes can be
displayed by pressing ◄ ►.
Open the battery compartment (on the back of the instrument) via the
2
Insert or replace batteries (3 x AA
3
Close the battery compartment.
9.2
1
If the housing of the instrument is dirty, clean it with a damp cloth.
Do not use any aggressive cleaning agents or solvents! Mild household
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9 Maintaining the product
After the update the measuring instrument is restarting.
The firmware can be checked in the instrument menu or via the app.
A restart of the testo Smart App is recommended after the instrument
update.
Maintaining the pr oduct
c
Inserting / changing batteries
WARNUNG
Serious risk of injury to the user and/or destruction of the instrument.
There is a risk of explosion if the batteries are replaced with ones that
are the wrong type.
- Only use non-rechargeable alkaline batteries.
snap lock.
alkaline batteries).
Observe the polarity!
When not in use for a long period: Take out the batteries.