We are delighted that you have chosen a product from Testo. We hope that the product
will give you a long period of satisfaction and will aid you in your work.
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 avoid lengthy down times.
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General notes 3
General notes
This documentation contains important information about the features and use of the
product. Please read this document through carefully and familiarise yourself with the
operation of the product before putting it to use. Keep this documentation to hand so
that you can refer to it when necessary.
Pictograms
This product could be dangerous if operated incorrectly. Information that requires particular attention is identified in these Operating Instructions by 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.
Signal word
Notes on special cases and peculiarities in the handling of your unit are indicated by
an exclamation mark.
521
Indicates with which instrument variant a menu can be executed.
526
Pay particular attention to warnings and take the precautionary measures
indicated in order to avoid danger.
Content
The content of this documentation relates to the German version of the instrument.
Standards / Tests
As declared in the certificate of conformity, this product fulfils the guidelines of
2014/30/EC.
10. Technical data ........................................................ 46
10.1 Measuring ranges and accuracies ..........................46
10.2 Other instrument data ............................................47
11. Accessories / spare parts ........................................ 48
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1. Fundamental safety instructions6
1. Fundamental safety instructions
Avoid electrical hazards:
Never make measurements with the instrument and its probes on or near live com-
ponents unless the instrument is expressly approved for current/voltage measurements!
Protect the instrument:
Never store the instrument together with solvents (e.g. acetone).
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!
Temperatures given on probes/sensors relate only to the measuring range of the sen-
sors. Do not expose handles and feeders to any temperatures in excess of 70 °C
unless they are expressly permitted for higher temperatures.
Open the instrument only when this is expressly described in the Instruction Manual
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 further or 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.
Ensure correct disposal:
Dispose of defective rechargeable batteries and spent batteries at the provided col-
lection points.
Send the instrument directly to us at the end of its life cycle. We will ensure that it is
disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.
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2. Intended purpose 7
2. Intended purpose
Employ the instruments for the following applications only:
The testo 521 and testo 526 instruments are handheld pressure-measuring instruments that were developed specifically for use in air conditioning / ventilation equipment,
thermal engineering, automotive engineering and industrial plant engineering. The main
areas of use and measuring applications are:
testo 521
Air conditioning/ventilation, clean rooms and OPs:
Pressure ranges 0 to 100 hPa/0...2,5hPa, Pitot tube measurement, volume flow calculation, pressure drop on filters, fans, ...
testo 526
Industrial pressure measurement:
Pressure ranges 0 to 2000 hPa, pressure in compressed air systems, leaks in pipes &
lines, pressure drop, vacuum
Both instruments offer the following features:
- Measurement location management
- Data management via testo ComSoft software (from Version 3)
- “on-site” printout of the measured results via the testo printer
- Temperature measurement
- Wide range of probes and sensors can be connected so that one instrument covers
as many measuring tasks as possible
Location conditions
Changes in the location and temperature of the instrument and pressure probes have an
effect on the measurement results. Bring the instrument and probes into a stable position before any measurement.
Do not change this position during measurement.
Do not subject the housing to mechanical strains during measurement.
Media compatibility
testo 521/526:
Permitted medium: air and non-aggressive gases
External low pressure probes 0638 1347, 0638 1447, 0638 1547, 0638 1647, 0638
1747: Permitted medium: air and non-aggressive gases
Appears: printing possible.
Flashes: print function activated.
Battery / rechargeable batter capacity:
All segments dark: rechargeable battery/battery full.
All segments light, flashing: Battery / rechargeable battery empty. The instrument switches off automatically
after 1 min.
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3. Product description
10
3.3 Menu overview
3.3 Menu overview
: Open menu, : Select menu, : Back
The menu numbers appear in the topmost line of the display. Example: testo 521
2 Insert the monobloc battery / rechargeable battery.
3 Close the battery compartment.
Charge batteries properly!
Danger of explosion!
Only start the charging process if a recharge-
able battery is in the instrument and Rech.
has been set as the battery type.
rechargeable battery
instrument.
Observe +/-.
To avoid the loss of data, it is imperative that you
switch the instrument off when changing the
battery/rechargeable battery and replace the
battery in < 10 min.
4.2
Using the power unit
The instrument can be operated with mains unit
0554 0088, without a battery/rechargeable battery.
The instrument switches on automatically when the
power unit is connected.
It is normal for the mains unit to warm up. The mains
unit has a thermostatic switch to protect it against
overheating.
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4. Commissioning
4.3 Connecting probes / sensors
4.3 Connecting probes/sensors
Connect the probes / sensors before switching the
instrument on. Probe-specific characteristics are only
read in when the instrument is switched on. Make
sure the connections are secure, but do not use force!
Connect the plug/hoses of the probes/sensors to
the corresponding connections of the instrument:
1 Pressure hoses at p+ and p-
Make sure the pressure hose does not jump
away from the connection socket!
A display test will follow: all segments of the display
will light up for approx. 1 sec.
Automatic probe detection will be carried out. The
supply voltage and the actual time will be displayed.
Set the language in which the menus are to be dis-
played.
You must set the language before the instrument is
used for the first time or after a factory reset.
Select the language with
with
played automatically the next time the instrument is
switched on.
You can change a menu setting later via the menu
item Service->Language.
. The selection is stored and will be dis-
or and confirm
The current readings are displayed. The instrument
is now operational.
The reading of the internal sensor is displayed in
the upper line.
The reading of an externally connected probe
appears in the lower line.
If two probes are connected externally, the measu-
rement of the internal sensor is deactivated.
-Left probe socket: upper line
-Right probe socket: lower line
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5. Basic operating steps
5.2 Menu navigation
Switching off
Readings which are not saved will be lost when the
instrument is switched off!
Switch the instrument off with .
5.2 Menu navigation
Operation is organised into 3 levels:
- Measurement menu
- Main and submenus
- Configuration menus
1 Open the main menu with and return to the
measurement menu with
2 Select the menu with
with
3 Repeat step 2 until you reach the function level.
4 You can make entries with
ding on the menu item. Confirm the entry with
- The current value will be displayed.
Details about the setting and adjustment options for
the individual functions can be found under 6. Menu
functions.
Go back one menu level with .
.
.
.
or and confirm
or , depen-
15
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16
6.1 Measurement location
6. Menu functions
526
521
1
6.1 Measurement site
1 Choose the measurement location In the main
menu with
- The location that is currently set will be displayed.
If a measurement location was allocated via the
testo ComSoft software, this is displayed as well.
- If data is already stored for the chosen location,
illuminates.
or .
Location
01
Location
NEW
2 Activate setting mode with
- The measurement location that is currently set flashes.
- A location is created when the unit is first commissioned. Up to 98 additional locations can be
added. Press the
1
lower line. Confirm with
ment location has been created.
3 Select the desired measurement location with
or
- Adjustable values flash.
and confirm the selection with .
key until NEW appears in the
.
. A new measure-
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6. Menu functions
6.1 Measurement location
17
2
MAN.
Memory
21
MAN.
Man./Auto.
Manual
Auto.
Fast
526
521
521 526
6.2 Memory
In the main menu, choose the measurement location
with
Select required location with
and confirm with
1 In the main menu, select Memory with
2 Select the desired function with
3 Activate setting mode with
- Adjustable values flash.
6.2.1 Man./Auto./Fast
Press or to select Manual, Automatic or
Fast and confirm the selection with
- Manual
save current readings
- Automatic
start a measurement program that will be saved
- Fast
save 25 measurements per second automatically
or
.
or
.
and confirm the selection with .
or .
.
.
or
Only 1 channel can be analysed during a fast mea-
surement. Fast measurement only possible
with pressure probes or internal pressure sensor.
The following order applies during the fast
measurement:
- External pressure sensor before internal pressure
sensor
- Channel 2 before Channel 1.
Start the required save with the
key. The save
process is indicated by a flashing memory icon in the
display. Cancel saving with the
key.
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6. Menu functions
18
6.2 Memory
22
MeasR. hrs.
min. sec.
02:30
Quantity
23
Print
Log
22
00
h min.
03
820
200
521
521
6.2.2 Configuration
526
(only available in the Fast/Automatic measurement
program)
Set how the measurement program is to function.
Measurement program Auto.
4 Set the measuring rate in hrs., min. and sec. with
or . Hold the key down to go forward/
back quickly. Every time 60:00 min. is passed, the
hour value increases. Confirm the selection with
.
5 Select the number of measurements with
(hold the key down to go forward/back
quickly) and confirm the selection with
duration of the measurement series is displayed in
the upper line for your information.
Measurement program Fast (20 measurements
per sec.
4 Select the number of measurements with or
526
)
(hold the key down to go forward/back
quickly) and confirm the selection with
6.2.3 Printing
The logs stored for a measurement location, e.g.
the reading and other available parameters (density,
temperature, humidity, pressure, cross-section, offset
factor, Pitot tube factor) are printed.
4 Select the log with
down to go forward/back quickly) and confirm the
selection with
5 Printout starts
- The data is sent to the printer via the infrared interface.
flashes during data transmission.
or (hold the key
.
or
. The
.
If the key in the measurement menu is pressed, the reading currently stored is printed out.
If no log is stored the display shows “Error”.
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Date: 27.08.2003
Time: 10:15:35
Testo AG
Location: 01
Meas. from: 27.08.2003
Time: 10:15:35
1.1: 918 hPa
2.1: 27.0 °C
Date: 27.08.2003
Time: 10:15:35
Testo AG
Location: 01
Date Time
from:
27.08.2003 10:15:35
to: 27.08.2003 10:25:35
hh:mm:ss
Meas. rate : 00:01:00
1.1: hPa 2.1: °C
00001 27.08.2003 10:15:35
01 917 26.8
Printout of current reading in the measurement menu
Printout after measurement has finished
6.2.3.1 Data transfer
The transmission path should not be obstructed by
obstacles of any kind.
19
60°
max. 2 m
60°
20°
10°
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6. Menu functions
20
6.2 Memory
24
Status
Free %
65.5
521
6.2.4 Status
526
Indicates the available memory space as a %.
25
Clear
Yes
521
6.2.5 Clearing
526
The Clear menu item allows the entire memory to be
cleared.
- It is not possible to clear individual logs or
measurement locations.
4 Select Yes or No with
the selection with
- If you select Yes: the memory content will be cleared.
- If you select No or
celled.
or and confirm
.
: the process will be can-
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21
32
Socket 2
321
SI
2.00
6.3 Probes
526
521
Menu is activated only if external probes are
connected.
1 In the main menu, select Probes with
and confirm the selection with .
2 Select the desired socket with
confirm the selection with
3 Select the desired function with
4 Activate setting mode with
The following control operations for the functions Surface increment, Scaling U/I and Probe reset apply
equally for the Socket 1 and Socket 2 menus.
Different units are available, depending on which
standard was chosen (ISO or US). See 6.6.3 Unit
6.3.1 Surface increment (SI)
526
521
%
This function is only visible if a temperature probe is
connected.
Set which surface increment (SI) is to be calculated in
addition to a surface increment stored in the probe.
The surface increment is the percentage increment
for the measured thermocouple voltage of surface
probes.
.
.
or
or and
or .
5 Select the increment (0 - 30 %) with
Hold the key down to move forward/back quickly.
Confirm the selection with
.
or .
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6. Menu functions
22
22
6.3 Probes
312
Scal. U/I
6.3.2 Scaling U/I
526
521
This function is only visible if the 4 - 20 mA interface
(0554 0528) or the power supply cable (0554 0007) is
connected.
Select the scaling factors for the transmitter.
%
5 Select Scal. U/I with
selection with
or and confirm the
.
6 Activate the „Input“, „Unit“, „Resolution“ or „Out-
521
put“ menus with
7 Select parameters with
the selection with
Input
526
- 0 V - 10 V (for power supply cable
.
or and confirm
.
0554 0007)
- 0 V - 1 V (for power supply cable
0554 0007)
- 4 mA - 20 mA (for power supply cable
0554 0007
or 4 - 20 mA interface
0554 0528)
- 0 mA - 20 mA (for power supply cable
0554 0007
or 4 - 20 mA interface
0554 0528)
Units
526
521
Menu Units
U/I V mA A mV
Temp. °C °F
Humidity % °Ctd g/m
Velocity m/sec m
Pressure Pa psi Torr mmWS kPa mbar bar hPa „H2O „HG
Analysis mS mg/l pH S
Other 1/m User % ppm kHz
3
g/kg °Ftd
3
/hr fpm cfm
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6. Menu functions
6.3 Probes
23
521
521
Resolution
526
Selecting decimal places
Place Min. value Max. value
0 -9999 to 99999
1 -999.9 to 9999.9
2 -99.99 to 999.99
Setting the output
526
Scaling takes place when the unit has been selected.
Example: 4 - 20 mA should correspond to
0 - 100 % in the subsequent display.
Entering the min. value
Set the 4 mA value (corresponds to 0%) with
or
= 0 % (hold the key down to move for-
ward/back quickly) and confirm the selection with
.
Entering the max. value
Set e.g. the 20 mA value (corresponds to 100 %)
with
or (hold the key down to move for-
ward/back quickly) and confirm the selection with
.
521
6.3.3 F-Reset
526
Select whether you want to reset the probe / sensor
data to the standard values (factory setting).
5 Select Yes or No with
the selection with
or and confirm
.
- If you select Yes: probe / sensor data will be reset.
If you select No or
: the process will be can-
celled.
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24
6.4 Input
521
6.4 Input
For velocity measurement with the Pitot tube, the
internal pressure sensor 0 - 100 hPa is the best for
velocities from 5 - 100 m/s. For measurements in the
range of 1 - 12 m/sec., use the external differential
pressure probe 0638 1347 with measuring range
0 - 100 Pa. The velocity v is calculated in the instrument from the pressure difference p in the Pitot tube
according to the following formula:
v [m/sec.] = S x
rho [g/m
To activate the velocity rate measurement and volume
flow rate calculation, please refer to chapter 6.5.6.
Alternatively, it is possible to enter the variables which
influence the air density at the measuring location:
- temperature (see point 6.4.1)
- relative humidity (see point 6.4.2)
- absolute pressure (see point 6.4.3)
Additional input options for calculating the velocity or
volume flow rate are the
- cross-section (see point 6.4.5)
- offset factor (see point 6.4.6)
Calculation formula:
.
3
V [m
/h] = K x v [m/s] x A [m2] x 3600
200000 x p [hPa]
3
]
4
Input
- Pitot tube factor (see point 6.4.7)
1 In the main menu, select Input with
and confirm the selection with
2 Select the required function with
3 Activate setting mode with
.
or
.
or .
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6.4 Input
25
41
Temp.
20.0
42
Humidity
48.5
43
Pressure
°C
%
hPa
521
521
521
6.4.1 Temperature
Set the temperature which is to be used to calculate
the density.
4 Select the temperature with
(-100 °C - 800 °C) (hold the key down to go forward / back quickly) and confirm the selection with
.
or .
6.4.2 Relative humidity
Set the humidity which is to be used to calculate the
density.
4 Select the humidity (0 - 100 %) with
(hold the key down to go forward / back quickly)
and confirm the selection with
or
.
6.4.3 Absolute pressure
Set the absolute pressure which is to be used to calculate the density.
4 Select the pressure (400 - 4000 hPa) with
(hold the key down to go forward / back
quickly) and confirm the selection with
or
.
1013
44
Density
11993
g/m3
521
6.4.4 Density
The density is calculated automatically after the factors of temperature, humidity and absolute pressure
have been entered. If you set the value for the density
directly, no values are displayed for temperature,
humidity and pressure (display: - - - - -).
4 Select the density (1 - 9999.9 g/m
(hold the key down to go forward / back
quickly) and confirm the selection with
3
) with or
.
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26
6.4 Input
45
Section
Circle 1
451
Circle 1
46
O factor
1.00
mm
50
521
521
6.4.5 Cross-section
Set the cross-section for
- circle 1 (Ø in mm)
- circle 2 (Ø in mm)
- rectangle 1 (a x b/height x width in mm or inch)
- rectangle 2 (a x b/height x width in mm or inch)
- area (m
that is to be used to calculate the volume flow rate.
The shapes listed are contained in the instrument as
standard. The shapes can be changed using the software (e.g. five circles).
4 Select the desired function with
5 Activate setting mode with
6 Select the value with
down to go forward / back quickly) and confirm the
selection with
7 Enter the next cross-section. To set the next valu-
es, repeat steps 2 - 6 .
2
)
or .
.
or (hold the key
.
6.4.6 Offset factor (O factor)
Set the offset factor that will be used to calculate
readings. The factor is stored with the cross-section.
The factor changes when another cross-section is
activated. The O factor depends on the outlet. The K
factor affects the calculated volume flow directly. For
standard applications the factor should be 1.
4 Select the O factor (0.01 - 10) with
(hold the key down to go forward / back quickly)
and confirm the selection with
or
.
47
P factor
1.00
521
6.4.7 Pitot tube factor (P factor)
Set the Pitot tube factor that will be used to calculate
readings.
- Testo standard Pitot tube (Prandl), factor 1
- Straight Pitot tubes, factor 0.67
4 Select the P factor (0.01 - 500) with
(hold the key down to go forward / back quickly)
and confirm the selection with
or
.
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6. Menu functions
6.5 Device
27
5
4
Device
51
41
hh:mm
10:24
521
526
521
526
6.5 Instrument
In the main menu, select Instrument with or
and confirm the selection with .
2 Select the desired function / menu with
.
Select Optional:
Confirm the selection with
desired function with
3 Activate setting mode with
and select the
or .
.
6.5.1 Time
Set the time and date.
Time
4 Set the hour with
to go forward / back quickly). The value to be
changed flashes. Confirm the setting with
Repeat this step to set the minutes.
or (hold the key down
or
.
51
41
DD.MM
29.08
YYYY
2003
521
526
Date
5 Set the day with
to go forward / back quickly). The value to be
changed flashes. Confirm the setting with
Repeat the step to set the month and year.
or (hold the key down
.
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28
6.5 Device
52
42
Auto. off
Off
53
Unit
531
P Low
431
P Low
hPa
521
526
521
526
6.5.2 Auto. Off
Set whether the instrument is to switch off automatically after 10 min. without any key being pressed.
4 Select On or Off with
the selection with
or and confirm
.
- If you select On: the instrument will switch off automatically after 10 min.
If you select Off: the instrument will not switch off
automatically.
6.5.3 Unit
Low pressure (P low) (probe up to 2000 hPa)
Set the unit in which the pressure is to be displayed.
The selected unit will be displayed in measurements
with the internal pressure sensor and all external pressure probes (differential and absolute pressure probes) with a measuring range between 0 - 2000 hPa.
The following units are available:
- hPa, Pa, psi, Torr, kPa, mbar, bar for ISO/US
- Torr, mmWs for ISO
-
„H2O, „HG for US
4 Select the desired unit with
confirm the selection with
or and
.
532
432
P High
bar
521
526
High-pressure (P high) (probe from 2000 hPa). Set
the unit in which the pressure is to be displayed. The
selected unit will be displayed in measurements with
the external relative pressure probes with a measuring
range between -1 and +400 bar.
The following units are available:
- hPa, psi, kPa, mbar, bar for ISO/US
- Torr, mmWs for ISO
-
„H2O, „HG for US
4 Select the required unit with
confirm the selection with
or and
.
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6.5 Device
29
533
433
ISO/US
534
434
°C/°F
°C
521
526
521
526
ISO/ US
Set whether European (metric) or US units are to be
displayed.
The following units will be converted:
2
- m
- ft2, mm - inch, g/m3 - gr/ft3, m/sec. - fpm,
3
m
/h - cfm, units of pressure
4 Select ISO or US with
the selection with
or and confirm
.
°C /°F
Set whether temperatures are to be displayed in units
of °C or °F.
4 Select °C or °F with
selection with
or and confirm the
.
55
45
Damping
1
521
526
6.5.4 Damping
If the readings fluctuate widely, it is advisable to damp
the readings.
Set the damping which is to be used to calculate readings.
Damping is the sliding mean calculation over n
values (n can be set in instrument).
4 Set damping (1 - 20) with
key down to go forward / back quickly) and confirm
the selection with
.
or (hold the
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30
6.5 Device
56
46
Optional
561
Velocity
On
562
VolFlow
Off
521
526
521
521
6.5.5 Optional
Velocity
Set whether the calculated velocity is to be shown on
the display.
4 Select On or Off with
the selection with
- If you select On: the calculated velocity will be
shown on the display.
If you select Off: the calculated velocity will not be
shown on the display. Volume flow is automatically
at Off.
Volume flow
Set whether the calculated volume flow is to be
shown on the display.
4 Select On or Off with
the selection with
- If you select On: the calculated volume flow will be
shown on the display. Flow is activated automatically.
If you select Off: the calculated volume flow will not
be shown on the display.
or and confirm
.
or and confirm
.
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6.5 Device
31
563
461
P1-P2
On
462
LeakRate
LeakRate
521
526
526
Delta P
Set whether the differential pressure of two pressure
probes is to be shown on the display.
Calculating the differential pressure (P1-P2):
If one external pressure probe is connected, the differential pressure is calculated from the internal pressure sensor (P1) and external pressure probe (P2). If two
external pressure probes are connected, the internal
pressure sensor is deactivated. The differential pressure is calculated from the external pressure probes.
4 Select On or Off with
the selection with
- If you select On: the differential pressure will be
shown on the display.
If you select Off: the differential pressure will not be
shown on the display.
Leakage rate
Set whether the leakage rate (p/hr. or p/min.) is to
be calculated and shown on the display. The leakage
rate is always calculated for just one channel. The
channel to be measured is selected automatically
according to the following rule:
- external probe before internal probe
- measuring channel 1 before measuring channel 2
or and confirm
.
909
dP/min.
463
Test
-2
526
4 Select p/hr. or p/min. with
confirm the selection with
Measurement starts and the pressure reading is displayed immediately. After about 10 sec. the first pressure difference will be displayed and updated continuously. Measurement can be restarted at any time
by pressing the key
measurement.
Tightness test
The tightness test menu is used in order to analyse
the pressure loss of the vessel, pipes, lines etc.
The steps for performing the tightness test “ The
tightness test menu is used in order to analyse the
pressure loss of the vessel, pipes, lines etc.
. Press or to end
or and
.
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32
6.5 Device
4631
tSlDoReq.
min. sec.
05:00
The steps for performing the tightness test “Test with
air”, based on the standard DIN EN1610 “Construction and testing of drains and sewers”, are outlined in
the instrument menu:
- Enter the set slowdown time (tSlDoReq)
- Enter the set test time (tTestReq)
- Enter the set test pressure at which the measurement is to take place (P Req.)
- Enter the permitted pressure drop p in hPa
that is critical in order to assess whether the pipeline
is leaking or not (P Req.)
The test can start once the required values according
to the standard have been entered. It is divided into
5 areas:
Time zone areas:
- Pre-fill time
Build-up of the pressure in the pipe system and the
actual duration.
- Slowdown time
Measurement of the pressure, which should
exceed
by about
10 % over 5 min. and which records the actual duration.
- Test time
Record of the actual test duration.
- Drop time
Record of the duration of the pressure drop in the
line.
When the test has come to an end the individual
required and actual test data can be printed out on
the printer or automatically imported into a test log via
the ComSoft software.
Slowdown time (tSlDoReq)
Set the required time. According to DIN EN1610, it
should be about 5 min.:
A starting pressure that exceeds the necessary test
pressure p
tained for 5 min.
4 Select tSlDoReq (0 sec. to 99 min., 59 sec.) with
ward / back quickly. Confirm the selection with
menu.
the test pressure required by the standard
o by about 10 %. po must first be main-
or (hold the key down to move for-
. You automatically return to the tTestReq
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6. Menu functions
6.5 Device
33
4632
Test time (tTestReq)
Set the test time during which the pressure drop is
tTestReq.
monitored. The test time is taken from DIN EN 1610
(see table below). For a fast input please use the
ComSoft 0554 0830.
hr. min.
5 Activate setting mode with
(1 min. to 99 hr., 59 min.) with
. Select tTestReq
or (hold
the key down to more forward / back quickly) Con-
00:10
firm the selection with
.
You automatically return to the P Req. menu.
Test pressure, pressure drop and test times for testing with air
Material Method Po* p Test time (min.) for
For dry concrete pipes with a maximum value of 0.058.
For moist concrete pipes and all other materials with a maximum value of 0.058, where t < 5
min. rounded to the nearest 0.5 minutes and t > 5 min. rounded to the nearest minute.
o
Po-
p
p
Kp =
16
DN
Kp =
12
DN
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6. Menu functions
34
6.5 Device
4633
P Req.
mbar
9999.9
4634
dP Req.
mbar
150
4635
measR. hr.
min. sec.
00:01
00
Required test pressure po (P Req.)
Set the required test pressure at which measurement
is carried out. Required test pressure according to
DIN EN1610 (see table on previous page).
6 Activate setting mode with
value with
9999.9mbar) (hold the key down to move forward / back quickly. Confirm the selection with
.
You automatically return to the menu.
Permitted pressure drop P (P Req.)
Set the maximum permitted pressure drop P. At
the end of measurement, this value is used to decide
whether the test piece is leaking or not. Required
pressure drop P according to DIN EN1610 (see table
on page 33).
7 Activate setting mode with
P Req. value with
0.0mbar to 9999mbar) (hold the key down to
move forward / back quickly). Confirm the selection
with
You automatically jump to the measuring rate
menu.
Measuring rate
Set the measuring cycle at which the changes in pressure are recorded.
8 Activate setting mode with
ring rate (1 sec to 24h) with
key down to move forward/ back quickly. Confirm
the selection with
or (example: 0.0mbar to
.
.
Select the P Req.
. Select the
or (example:
Select the measu-
or (hold the
4636
Start?
Start
Start the test with the set parameters.
The entire measurement process is stored in the instrument.
9 Activate start mode with
Cancel testing with
.
.
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6. Menu functions
6.5 Device
Graphic overview of the measurement process
P
2
35
01:05
1.1 hPa
926
Pre-fill
01:05
i.1 hPa
926
SlowDown
3
1
Pre-fill
time
Slowdown
time
Phase 1: Pre-fill time
Build-up of the pressure in the pipe system and the
actual duration.
Jump to the slowdown time menu automatically with
.
Phase 2: Slowdown time
Measurement of the pressure, which should exceed
the test pressure required by the standard by about
10 % over 5 min. and which records the actual duration.
Jump to the test time time menu automatically with
.
Test time
4
Drop
time
5
t
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6. Menu functions
36
6.5 Device
0030
1.1 hPa
926
0030
1.1 hPa
926
Drop
0030
Leak
P hPa
P
3
2
Phase 3: Test time
Recording of the actual test duration.
Jump to the drop time menu automatically with
Phase 4: Drop time
Record of the duration of the pressure drop in the line.
Jump to the end of measurement menu automatically
with
Phase 5: End of measurement
At the end of measurement, the full pressure difference
is displayed and the readings are analysed in order to
determine whether or not the system is to be classed
as leaking.
Press the
result. All values are given in bar to enable comparison.
Return to the measurement menu with
log to be saved is displayed.
.
key to print out the measurement
. The last
.
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6. Menu functions
6.6 Service
37
6
5
Service
61
51
Data
Version
0.10
BAT V
8.4
62
52
Language
English
521
526
521
526
521
526
6.6 Service
1 In the main menu, select Service with or
and confirm the selection with .
2 Select the required function / menu with
.
Confirm the selection with
required function with
3 Activate setting mode with
6.6.1 Data
Indicates the battery
voltage and firmware
version. When the
key is pressed
all information stored
in the instrument will
be printed out.
6.6.2 Language
Set the language in
which the menus are
to be displayed.
The following languages are available:
German, English,
Italian, Spanish,
Portuguese, French,
Dutch, Swedish
4 Select the langua-
ge required with
or and
confirm the selection with
Printout data
Date: 27.08.2003
Time: 10:15:35
Testo AG
Location: 01
Data
Mustermann
Max
Testo Str. 1
Testo AG
07653/681-0
InstrumentType: t521
Version : 0.14
Serial number: 00000021
Battery : 8.5V
Temp.: 20.0 °C
Humidity: 50.0 %
Pressure: 1013 hPa
Density : 1199.0 g/m
P factor : 1.00
Section. : 0.002 m
.
O factor : 1.00
and select the
or .
.
3
2
or
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6. Menu functions
38
6.6 Service
63
53
Bat.type
Battery
64
54
F-Reset
F-Reset
Yes
521
526
521
526
6.6.3 Bat. type
Set whether an ordinary battery or a rechargeable battery is inserted in the instrument.
The battery in the instrument can only be recharged
if it is a rechargeable battery and this is set as the
battery type.
Only set the battery type as Rech. if a recharge-
able battery is actually fitted in the instrument.
4 Select Battery or Rech. with
confirm the selection with
or and
.
6.6.4 F-Reset
Choose whether you want to reset the instrument settings to the defaults (factory settings).
The internal memory is cleared when an F-Reset is
carried out.
The following values are reset in the instrument:
Auto. off: On
Temperature: 20 °C
Humidity: 50 % RH
Absolute pressure: 1013 hPa
Density: 1199 g/m
Area: 1 m
Pitot tube factor: 1
Offset factor: 1
Unit of temperature: °C
Units: ISO
Unit of pressure: hPa
Saving: manual
Battery type: Battery
Language: English
Damping: 1 = no damping
No calculated parameters activated
3
2
4 Select Yes or No with
the selection with
or and confirm
.
- If you select Yes: the instrument settings are reset
to the defaults (factory settings).
If you select No or
the instrument settings are
not reset.
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7. Measuring
M.
00
MAN.
i.1 hPa
521
10.08
1.1 °C
24.8
M.
02
MAN
i.3 m3/h
521
23
2.1 °C
22.6
7.1 Zeroing the display
7.1 Zeroing the display
526
The measurement values can be falsified by a
change in the position of the measuring instrument.
After zeroing, the position of the measuring instrument
must not be changed. Carry out zeroing before every
measurement in order to compensate faulty positioning or long-term zero-point drift. For the display
of the internal pressure to be zeroed, the instrument
must be in the measurement menu and there must be
a differential pressure of < 2.5 % of the full-scale value
(at testo 5213 reset <20% of the full scale value).
Zero the display values of all connected (zeroable)
pressure probes with
Zeroing is lost when the instrument is switched off.
.
7.2 Selecting readings
If velocity or volume flow is activated, these values are
displayed in the upper line by pressing the
Select required reading 2 (bottom line) with .
7. Measuring
key.
39
M.
00
MAN.
i.1 hPa
10.08
1.1 ?C
Hold
Hold
24.8
Max.
Min.
24.8
Mean Mean
521
521
7.3 Activating measuring func-
526
tions
The instrument has the following measuring functions:
- Hold value (Hold)
- Display maximum value (Max.)
- Display minimum value (Min.)
- Calculate spot mean value (Mean)
- Calculate chronological mean (Mean
For the measuring functions to be called up, the instrument must be in the measurement menu.
526
Select the measuring functions one after the other
with
Hold
The last readings are held in the display.
:
)
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7. Measuring
40
7.3 Activating measuring functions
30.5
Max
15.7
Min
N
0011
i.1 hPa
521
521
521
10.08
1.1 °C
24.8
Mean
00:37
i.1 hPa
521
521
10.08
1.1 °C
24.8
Mean
Max.
526
The highest readings since the start of measurement
are displayed.
Min.
526
The lowest readings since the start of measurement
are displayed.
Mean
526
1 Activate calculation of the spot mean value with
.
- Mean flashes.
2 Record the reading for the calculation with
3 Repeat step 2 as required.
- The number of recorded readings is shown in the
topmost line in the display.
4 Calculate the spot mean value with
- The calculated mean value is displayed and can be
stored or printed out.
- Save readings with
- Print readings with
Reactivate calculation of the mean value with
and record additional readings with
Cancel the process with .
Mean
526
1 Activate calculation of the chronological mean
value with
2 Start recording readings with
- Mean
- A reading is recorded every second. The duration
since the readings started being recorded is shown
in the topmost line of the display.
3 Stop calculation of the mean values with
4 Calculate the chronological mean values with
- The calculated mean value is displayed and can be
stored or printed out.
- Save readings with
- Print readings with
.
.
flashes.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
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M.
05
MAN
i.1 hPa
10.08
2.1 °C
24.8
M.
N.
05
0005
AUTO
i.1 hPa
10.08
2.1 °C
24.8
521
7.4 Saving readings
Reactivate calculation of the mean value with
and continue recording the measurement readings
with
Cancel the process with .
526
7.4 Saving readings
For the readings to be saved, the instrument must be
in the measurement menu.
Before you save the readings, you must select the
measurement location under which the data is to
be saved (see 6.1 Measurement location).
Manual save mode set (see 6.2.1 Man./Auto.):
4 Press
date, time, measurement location and other available parameters.
-
.
Automatic save mode set (see 6.2.1 Man./Auto.):
4 Press
program is running. The save program can be
ended early by pressing
a new series of measurements.
.
to save the current readings with the
flashes briefly.
to start the set measurement program.
flashes for as long as the measurement
. Press again to save
7. Measuring
41
M.
05
N.
0005
AUTO
i.1 hPa
10.08
Fast save mode set (see 6.2.1 Man./Auto.):
4 Press
- 25 measurements are saved per sec. automatically.
to start the set measurement program.
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7. Measuring
42
7.5 Printing readings
N.
M.
030005
MAN
i.1 hPa
10.08
1.1 °C
24.8
521
7.5 Printing readings
526
To print all readings stored for a measurement location (see 6.2.3 Printing)
To print individual readings, the instrument must be in
the measurement menu.
4 Press
the date, time, measurement location and other
available parameters.
- The data is sent to the printer via the infrared inter-
face.
Data transfer
The transmission path should not be obstructed by
obstacles of any kind.
to print out the current readings with
flashes during data transmission.
20°
60°
max. 2 m
60°
10°
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8. Care and maintenance
8.1 Changing the battery / rechargeable battery
(Rechargeable battery type: NiMH IEC 6F22)
To avoid the loss of data, it is imperative that you
switch the instrument off when changing the battery/rechargeable battery and replace the battery
in < 10 min.
1 Open the battery compartment on the rear of the
instrument.
2 Remove the empty monobloc battery / rechargeab-
le battery.
3 Insert the new monobloc battery / rechargeable
battery. Observe +/-.
4 Close the battery compartment.
Instrument will start automatically.
8. Care and maintenance 43
8.2 Charging the battery
Charge batteries properly!
Danger of explosion!
Only start the charging process if a recharge-
able battery is in the instrument and Rech.
has been set as the battery type.
The battery in the instrument can only be recharged if it is a rechargeable battery and Rech. is set
as the battery type.
1 Make sure a rechargeable battery is in the instru-
ment.
2 Make sure that Rech. is set as the battery type
(see 6.6.3 Bat. type).
3 Connect the connector of the mains unit to the
12 V jack of the instrument.
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8. Care and maintenance
44
4 Connect the mains plug to the mains socket.
charge
no
5 Question as to whether rechargeable battery
should be charged. Select Yes with
and confirm with .
The charging process will start automatically.
- Automatically go to measurement menu.
flashes during the charging process and the
actual battery voltage is displayed.
8.3 Cleaning the instrument
If the housing of the instrument is dirty, clean it with
a damp cloth. Do not use any corrosive cleaning
agents or solvents! Weak household cleaning
agents and detergents may be used.
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9. Troubleshooting
Fault Possible causes Remedy
Instrument switches off after printing Battery voltage too low Replace battery
Display cannot be zeroed. The differential pressure is outside Make the differential pressure < 2.5%
the zeroable range. of full-scale value
and zero the probes again.
Saved settings and readings Factory reset was carried out or No remedy possible! Keep readings
are no longer held in the instrument. battery was removed. regularly in the software or on paper.
Velocity value is calculated incorrectly Density input incorrect Enter correct density
Velocity value is calculated incorrectly Pitot tube factor incorrect Enter correct Pitot tube factor.
Velocity value is calculated incorrectly Pressure probe not zeroed before Zero pressure probe (without applying
measurement pressure)
Volume flow is calculated incorrectly Offset factor or cross-section input incorrect Enter correct offset or
cross-section
If we were unable to answer your question, please contact your distributor or Testo
Customer Service. For contact data, see back of this document or web page www.
testo.com/service-contact
Overload limit 300 hPa 300 hPa 50 hPa 3000 hPa 3000 hPa
Static pressure
Accuracy* ±1 digit at ±0.2 % of full- ±0.1 % of full- ±0,5 Pa ±0.1 % of full- ±0.05% of full
at nom. temp. 22 °C scale value scale value (0...20 Pa) scale value scale value
and meas. cycle>1 s ±(0,5 Pa + 0,5%
of reading)
(20...250 Pa)
Resolution 0.01 hPa 0.01 hPa 0.1 Pa 0.1 hPa 0.1 hPa
(0 to 100 hPa) (0 to 100 hPa) (0 to 2000 hPa) (0 to 2000 hPa)
*The accuracy specification applies immediately after zeroing of the sensor.
Resolution 0.1 Pa (0638 1347) 0.01 bar (0638 1741) 0.1 °C (-40 - +150 °C) 0.1 °C (-200 - +1370 °C)
0.001 hPa (0638 1447) 0.01 bar (0638 1841)
0.01 hPa (0638 1547) 0.01 bar (0638 1941)
0.1 hPa (0638 1647) 0.01 bar (0638 2041)
0.1 hPa (0638 1747) 0.01 bar (0638 2141)
0.1 hPa (0638 1847)
Probe Current measurement Current/voltage Current/voltage
measurement measurement
Measuring range 0...20 mA 0 - 20 mA 0 - 10 V
Accuracy** Probe 0554 0528 0554 0007* 0554 0007*
±1 digit - ±0.04 mA (0 - 20 mA) ±0.01 V (0 - 10 V)
Resolution 0.01 mA (0...20 mA) 0.01 mA (0 - 20 mA) 0.01 V (0 - 10 V)
* Power supply cable
** Instrument accuracy data apply only to instrument (without connected probe)
Pressure probes NTC Type K (NiCr-Ni)
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10. Technical data
10.2 Other instrument data
10.2 Other instrument data
Power supply 9 V monobloc (6LR61), alkaline manganese or mains unit 12 V DC
Probe interface Round 8-pin plug
PC interface ComSoft V3.4; connecting lead 0409 0178
PC RS232 interface
Printer interface Infrared
Measuring data memory approx. 25000 readings
Battery life in continuous use with 30h with alkaline manganese, 10 hrs. with rechargeable battery, 18 hrs. with
zinc internal pressure sensor carbon at 25 °C
Battery life with connected Dependent on transmitter connected
4 to 20 mA interface Recommendation: Use mains unit
Sensor Piezoresistive
Storage/ transport temperature -20 - +70 °C
Operating temperature
(temperature-compensated) 0 - +50 °C
Intrinsic leakage 0.3 % pressure drop from test pressure over a period of 1 minute
Display LCD display with symbol, 7-segment display and dot matrix part
Weight inc. TopSafe and battery approx. 600 g
Housing material ABS
Dimensions (L x W x H) 219 x 68 x 50
Measuring rate Auto 1s to 24h, fast 0.04s
Refresh rate of display 2 x per sec., with fast measurement 4 x per sec.
Other Automatic detection of all connected probes
Warranty 24 Months
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48
11. Accessories / Spare parts
11. Accessories / spare parts
Article Order no.
Instruments
Differential pressure meter testo 521-1, accuracy ±0.2 % of full scale value 0560 5210
Differential pressure meter testo 521-2, accuracy ±0.1 % of full scale value 0560 5211
Differential pressure meter testo 521-3, accuracy ±0.5Pa (0 to 20Pa); ±(0.5Pa + 0.5% of reading) (20...250Pa) 0560 5213
Differential pressure meter testo 526-1, accuracy ±0.1 % of full scale value 0560 5280
Differential pressure meter testo 526-2, accuracy ±0.05 % of full scale value 0560 5281
Pressure probe 10 bar 0638 1741
Pressure probe 30 bar 0638 1841
Pressure probe 40 bar 0638 1941
Pressure probe 100 bar 0638 2041
Pressure probe 400 bar 0638 2141
Current/Voltage probes
Scalable probe for 4 - 20 mA 0554 0528
Power supply cable (±1 V; ±10 V, 20 mA) 0554 0007
Replacement terminal 0205 0026
Temperature probes
Globe thermometer for measuring radiant heat 0554 0670
Quick-action surface probe with sprung thermocouple strip, measurement range short-term to +500 °C 0604 0194
Quick-action surface probe with sprung thermocouple strip, measurement range short-term to +500 °C 0614 0194
Super quick-action surface probe, bent (probe tip at 90° angle), with sprung thermocouple strip 0604 0994
Super quick-action surface probe, bent (probe tip at 90° angle), with sprung thermocouple strip 0614 0994
Robust surface probe 0604 9993
Robust surface probe 0614 9993
Robust surface probe, bent (probe tip at 90° angle), suitable for confined spaces 0604 9893
Robust surface probe (probe tip at 90° angle), suitable for confined spaces 0614 9893
Robust surface probe with sprung thermocouple strip for high temperature range up to +700 °C 0600 0394
Pipe wrap probe for pipes with diameter of up to 2”, for flow/return temperature measurement in hydronic systems 0600 4593
Magnetic probe, adhesive power approx. 20 N, with magnets, for measurements on metal surfaces 0600 4793
Magnetic probe, adhesive power approx. 10 N, with magnets, for higher temperatures,
for measurements on metal surfaces 0600 4893
Miniature surface probe for measurements on electronic components, small motors 0600 1494
Roller surface probe 0600 5093
Fast response immersion/penetration probe 0604 0293
Fast response immersion/penetration probe 0614 0293
Super quick-action immersion/penetration probe for measurements in liquids 0604 0493
Super quick-action immersion/penetration probe for measurements in liquids 0614 0493
Super quick-action immersion/penetration probe for high temperatures 0604 0593
Super quick-action immersion/penetration probe for high temperatures 0614 0593
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Article Order no.
Temperature probes
Super quick-action immersion/penetration probe for measurements in gases and liquids with a thin, low-mass tip 0604 9794
Super quick-action immersion/penetration probe for measurements in gases and liquids with a thin, low-mass tip 0614 9794
Robust immersion/penetration probe made of V4A stainless steel, waterproof and oven-proof, e.g. for the food sector 0600 2593
Smelting probe for measurements in non-ferrous melting baths, with exchangeable measuring tips 0600 5993
Adapter to connect NiCr-Ni thermocouples and probes with open wire ends 0600 1693
Highly accurate air probe for air and gas temperature measurements with bare, mechanically protected probe 0610 9714
Pitot tubes
Pitot tube, 300 mm long, stainless steel, measures flow velocity 0635 2245
Pitot tube, 350 mm long, stainless steel, measures flow velocity 0635 2145
Pitot tube, 500 mm long, stainless steel, measures flow velocity 0635 2045
Pitot tube, 1000 mm long, stainless steel, measures flow velocity 0635 2345
Pitot tube, stainless steel, 360 mm long, measures flow velocity incl. temperature 0635 2040
Pitot tube, stainless steel, 500 mm long, measures flow velocity incl. temperature 0635 2140
Pitot tube, stainless steel, 1000 mm long, measures flow velocity incl. temperature 0635 2240
Accessories
Plug-in mains unit 230 V 0554 0088
Mains unit 120 V 0554 0077
9 V rechargeable battery for measuring instrument 0515 0025
Lead, 1.5 m long, connects probe with plug-in head to measuring instrument 0409 1745
Lead, 1.5 m long, connects probe with plug-in head to measuring instrument 0430 0143
Lead, 5 m long, connects probe with plug-in head to measuring instrument, PUR coating material 0430 0145
Lead, 2.5m long, for pressure probes 0638 1741, 0638 1841, 0638 1941, 0638 2041, 0638 2141 0409 0202
RS232 cable, connecting lead from PC to instrument (1.8 m) for data transfer 0409 0178
testo printer with 1 roll of thermal paper and 4 mignon batteries 0554 0545
Charger for printer (with 4 standard rechargeable batteries) 0554 0110
Spare thermal paper for printer (6 rolls) 0554 0569
Spare thermal paper for printer (6 rolls), measuring data documentation can be read for up to 10 years 0554 0568
TopSafe with magnet holder and carry belt 0516 0446
Magnetic holder for TopSafe 0554 0225
Connecting hose, silicone, 5 m long 0554 0440
Connecting hose set, 2 x 1 m, coiled, inc. 1/8” screw fitting 0554 0441
Quick release connection 0440 0525
System case (plastic) for instrument and accessories, enables safe and reliable storage 0516 0526
Transport case (plastic) for instrument and accessories, enables safe and reliable storage 0516 0527
Software
ComSoft 3 Professional with measuring data management incl. database, evaluation and graphics function, data analysis, trend curve 0554
0830
4911. Accessories / spare parts
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50 11. Accessories / Spare parts
Article Order no.
Temperature calibration certificates
ISO temperature calibration certificate, for air/immersion probes, calibration points -18 °C, 0 °C, 60 °C 0520 0001
ISO temperature calibration certificate, instruments with air/immersion probes, calibration points 0 °C, 150 °C, 300 °C 0520 0021
ISO temperature calibration certificate, instruments with surface probes, calibration points 60 °C, 120 °C, 180 °C 0520 0071
DKD temperature calibration certificate, for air/immersion probes, calibration points -20 °C, 0 °C, 60 °C 0520 0211
DKD temperature calibration certificate, for air/immersion probes, calibration points 0 °C, 100 °C, 200 °C 0520 0221
DKD temperature calibration certificate, surface temperature probe, contact, calibration points 100 °C, 200 °C, 300 °C 0520 0271
Pressure calibration certificates
ISO pressure calibration certificate, absolute pressure, 5 measuring points across the range (for 0638 1847) 0520 0125
ISO pressure calibration certificate, absolute pressure, 5 measuring points across the range
(for 0560 5213, 0638 1347) 0520 0405
ISO pressure calibration certificate, differential and relative pressure, 5 measuring points across the range
(for 0638 1347, 0638 1741, 0638 1841, 0638 1941, 0638 2041, 0638 2141,
ISO pressure calibration certificate, differential and relative pressure, 5 measuring points across the range
(for 0560 5210, 0560 5211, 0560 5280, 0560 5281, 0638 1447, 0638 1547, 0638 1647, 0638 1747) 0520 0025
ISO pressure calibration certificate, differential and relative pressure, 5 measuring points across the range
for 0560 5281 0520 0035
DKD pressure calibration certificate, diff. and relative pressure, 11 meas. points across the range (<0.1% of fsv.)
for 0560 5281 0520 0205
DKD pressure calibration certificate, differential and relative pressure, 6 measuring points across
the range (> 0.6 % of full scale value) (for 0638 1347, 0638 1741, 0638 1841, 0638 1941, 0638 2041, 0638 2141) 0520 0225
DKD pressure calibration certificate, absolute pressure, 11 measuring points across
the range (0.1 - 0.6 % of full scale value) (for 0638 1847) 0520 0212
DKD pressure calibration certificate, differential and relative pressure, 11 measuring points across
the range (0.1 - 0.6 % of full scale value) (for 0560 5210, 0560 5211, 0560 5280, 0560 5281,0638 1447,
0638 1547, 0638 1647, 0638 1747) 0520 0215
ISO scalable probe calibration certificate 0520 1000
0560 5213) 0520 0005
5/10/15/20/25Pa
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