country for opening and repairing electrical equipment.
Avoiding personal injury and damage to equipment
> Installation, setting and calibration work must only be carried
out by qualified and authorized personnel!
> Only open the instrument when this is expressly described in
the instruction manual for installation, maintenance or repair
purposes.
> Observe the permissible storage, transport and operating
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temperature.
> Do not store the product together with solvents. Do not use any
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desiccants.
> Do not use the instrument for control purposes at the same time
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as operating or servicing the transmitter.
> Only operate the product properly, for its intended purpose and
within the parameters specified in the technical data. Do not
Any additional work must only be carried out by authorized
personnel. Otherwise testo will not accept any responsibility for the
proper functioning of the instrument after repair and for the validity
of certifications.
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regulations) or return the product to Testo for disposal.
Use
> Please read this documentation through carefully and
familiarize yourself with the product before putting it to use. Pay
particular attention to the safety instructions and warning advice
in order to prevent injuries and damage to the products.
> Keep this document to hand so that you can refer to it when
necessary.
> Hand this documentation on to any subsequent users of the
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product.
WARNING
Indicates potential serious injuries
CAUTION indicates potential minor injuries
Symbols and writing standards
Representa-
Explanation
tion
Note: Basic or further information.
1. ...
2. ...
Action: more steps, the sequence must be
followed.
> ... Action: a step or an optional step.
- ... Result of an action.
Menu Elements of the program interface.
[OK] Buttons of the program interface.
... | ... Functions/paths within a menu.
“...” Example entries
The testo 6381 transmitter is suitable for the following applications
with Ethernet networking, amongst others:
• Test benches
• Clean rooms
• Filling processes
• Painting systems
• Drying processes
• Monitoring flow velocities or volumetric flow rates in air
conditioning systems
In addition to the signal transmission of the readings to a control
unit via analog outputs, the measurement data can simultaneously
be recorded, documented and visualized via Ethernet.
Furthermore, it is possible to issue an alarm for those responsible
The scope of delivery of the testo 6381 transmitter includes the
following:
• Key cover
• Rear panel bracket
• Ethernet module
• Instruction manual
• Calibration report
• CD-ROM with operating instructions (PDF), configuration files
for Ethernet module and P2A update (this can only be used in
conjunction with the P2A software, which has to be ordered
The specifications are only valid if the positive pressure is
applied at the positive pressure connection.
• 0.5 % of measuring range, additional 0.3 Pa intrinsic error 1
• T
K slope drift
= 0.03 % of measuring range per degree Kelvin of
deviation from nominal temperature 22 °C
• T
K zeroing drift
1
Measuring uncertainty in accordance with GUM: ±0.8 % of measuring range
= 0 %, as zeroing with solenoid valve2
final value ±0.3 Pa.
GUM (Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement): ISO guideline for determining the
measuring uncertainty in order to render global measurement results comparable.
The following uncertainties are used during the inquiry:
• Hysteresis
• Linearity
• Reproducibility
• Adjustment area/factory calibration
2
Minor mixtures of the media may occur at the positive and negative pressure
• Test location
side due to the automatic zeroing cycle.
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Pressure measuring range, resolution and overload of
differential pressure
Pressure
measuring range
depending on
version ordered
0 to 50 Pa 0.1 Pa 20,000 Pa
0 to 50 Pa 0.1 Pa 20,000 Pa
0 to 100 Pa 0.1 Pa 20,000 Pa
0 to 500 Pa 0.1 Pa 20,000 Pa
0 to 10 hPa 0.01 hPa 200 hPa
0 to 50 hPa 0.01 hPa 750 hPa
0 to 100 hPa 0.1 hPa 750 hPa
0 to 500 hPa 0.1 hPa 2500 hPa
0 to 1000 hPa 1 hPa 2500 hPa
-10 to 10 Pa 0.1 Pa 20,000 Pa
-50 to 50 Pa 0.1 Pa 20,000 Pa
-100 to 100 Pa 0.1 Pa 20,000 Pa
-500 to 500 Pa 0.1 Pa 20,000 Pa
-10 to 10 hPa 0.01 hPa 200 hPa
-50 to 50 hPa 0.01 hPa 750 hPa
-100 to 100 hPa 0.1 hPa 750 hPa
-500 to 500 hPa 0.1 hPa 2500 hPa
-1000 to 1000 hPa 1 hPa 2500 hPa
Upon delivery and following a factory reset the readings are
shown in the display in the unit that was ordered via the
KMAT option Fxx, see Ordering options for 6381 transmitter
(0555 6381), page 98.
Resolution Overload
10
Meas. cycle
• 1/sec
Interface
• Mini-DIN for P2A software (parameterizing and adjusting
software) and handheld testo 400/650
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Voltage supply
• 4-wire (separate signal and supply lines): 20 to 30 V AC/DC,
300 mA power consumption
Maximum load
• 4-wire: 500 Ω (power output)
Maximal load
• 4-wire: 10 kΩ (voltage output)
Analog output
• 0 to 1 V ± 1.5 mV (4-wire) or
• 0 to 5 V ± 7.5 mV (4-wire) or
• 0 to 10 V ± 15 mV (4-wire) or
• 0 to 20 mA ± 0.03 mA (4-wire) or
• 4 to 20 mA ± 0.03 mA (4-wire)
Resolution of analog output
• 12 bit
Relay
• 4 relays, 250 V AC/DC, 3 A (optional)
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Display
• 2-line LCD with plain text line (optional)
Operating temperature
• -5 to 50 °C/23 to 122 °F
Storage temperature
• -20 to 60 °C/-4 to +140 °F
Process temperature
• -20 to 65 °C/-4 to 149 °F
Housing, weight
• Metal: 1.960 kg
• Ethernet module: 0.610 kg
Protection class
• IP 65 only if the transmitter is wired properly (closed cable
entries), Ethernet connector and Harting PushPull connector
are inserted and/or sealing plugs are inserted.
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Directives, standards and tests
• EC Directive: 2004/108/EC
• DIN 14644-4
• EN 61000-6-2 interference immunity
• EN 61000-6-3 interference emission
• EN 61326-1+A1+A2
Ethernet module
• Interface:
◦ 1 x mini-DIN
◦ 1 x RJ45 (Ethernet 10 BaseT/100 BaseTX)
• LED:
2 x green
Warranty
• Duration: 2 years
• Warranty conditions: see website www.testo.com/warranty
This has a floating switch capacity of 250 V AC/3 A. The switching
limits and hysteresis as well as the function as relay for the
collective alarm can be set via the display or the P2A software.
Further features include:
• Function of changeover contacts (NC/NO contacts) freely
selectable
If no relays are available, settings for monitoring limit values
or alarms can still be controlled via the display. The alarm
status will be shown on the display.
Only have the transmitter wired and connected by
authorized personnel with the voltage disconnected.
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4.2.5. Analog outputs
As analog outputs, the testo 6381 has either
• 1 current output of 0 to 20 mA (4-wire)/4 to 20 mA (4-wire) or
There are three types of min./max. values:
1 The measuring range: The maximum sensor performance is in
this range. Values outside of the measuring range are displayed
via messages, for example. Measuring range, see table
(below).
2 Standard scaling: The output signals are assigned to this
measuring range as standard:
◦ during delivery if no entries are made in the order code
◦ after exchanging the unit, the measuring range recorded in
the instrument is applied as standard.
The transmitter even retains its scaling with the voltage
disconnected.
Measuring range, see table (below).
3 The maximum settings for the manual scaling
◦ The maximum limits can be calculated as follows:
X = difference between MIN. and MAX. value of the
standard scaling
(Max. value of standard) + (50 % of X)
(Min. value of standard) - (50 % of X)
◦ It is thus possible to scale beyond the measuring range, e.g.
for the adjustment of the scaling limits to standard values of
a PLC.
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in m3/h, l/min, Nm3/h, Nl/min
O, inch
2
3
To prevent fluctuating flow rate values at the zero point (depressurized), the
flow rate values are only calculated as of differential pressures > 0.2 Pa or
> 0.1 % of the respective measuring range (whichever is the greater). With
smaller differential pressures, the flow rate value remains at 0.00 m/s.
0 to 50 Pa -5 to 15 Pa
0 to 50 Pa -25 to 75 Pa
0 to 100 Pa -50 to 150 Pa
0 to 500 Pa -250 to 750 Pa
0 to 10 hPa -5 to 15 hPa
0 to 50 hPa -25 to 75 hPa
0 to 100 hPa -50 to 150 hPa
0 to 500 hPa -250 to 750 hPa
0 to 1000 hPa 500 to 1500 hPa
With the alarm definition, however, the physical measuring
range limits are decisive.
Maximum scaling
4.2.8. Alarm handling
For upper and lower alarm limits, individual alarms as well as
collective alarms can be specified. If the collective alarm function is
activated, an alarm is triggered as soon as the alarm limit of an
alarm is exceeded, if this alarm is assigned to the collective alarm.
The testo 6381 monitors limit values with the help of relays. If a
reading is outside the limit values, a relay to be specified by the
user is switched.
If the reading reverts to more than a specified hysteresis below or
above the limit value, the alarm is cancelled.
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In addition, information about the occurrence of error/status
messages can be provided by means of a collective alarm relay,
see Status, warning and error messages, page 63
If multiple alarm messages are activated at the same time,
the last alarm is shown. If the alarm is cancelled again, the
Only have the transmitter wired and connected by
authorized personnel with the voltage disconnected.
There is the option of twelve terminals for a total of four relays. The
designations NC/C/NO (normally closed contact/root or
pin/normally open contact) are etched on the surface of the board.
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Relay terminal strip,
item (3) of overview of
terminals
Using PG screw connection
1. Feed connection cables for the relays through opened
M 20 x 1.5 screw connection (item (10) of overview of
terminals).
2. Strip cable ends and clamp on wire end ferrules.
3. Connect relays according to chosen function (NC/NO) (see
diagrams below; relay 1 is shown as an example of a
connection).
Using plug-in connections (optional)
Only insert or disconnect the plug-in connection when the
voltage is disconnected.
4. Clean the connector of the probe line and the coupling of any
foreign matter.
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Do not disconnect the connector of the probe line from the
instrument for extended periods to protect against
contamination.
Connection note
• For the connection, a double-insulated mains cable
(sheathed cable) with a cross-section of at least
1.5 mm² must be used.
• Cable connection (2) may not be routed in a loop within
the tray (1).
• It is recommended that you always tie 3 cores to one
another using a cable tie (3).
• The insulation of the cable must be fed at least 5 mm
(4) into the tray.
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Use of relay as NC contact (NC = normally closed)
1 Alarm/status light
(example of installation)
2 250 V AC/DC, 3 A
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The busy light (alarm/status light) is permanently on until
the relay opens or the circuit is interrupted. This circuit can
therefore be used to monitor the functionality of the alarm
circuit, as a cable break, for instance, is indicated by the
busy light going off.
Use of relay as NO contact (NO = normally open)
1 Alarm/status light
(example of installation)
2 250 V AC/DC, 3 A
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The busy light (alarm/status light) only comes on when the
relay is switched (closed). Monitoring the functionality of the
alarm circuit is therefore not possible with this switching
operation.
5. Close M 20 x 1.5 screw connection (item (9) in overview of
As an option, the PG screw connections of the signal and supply
lines can be replaced with plug-in connections that are installed at
the housing, see item 1 and 2. The relay cabling occurs via
standard cable entries and PG screw connections, see item 3 and
4.
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Plug-in connections for power supply and channels
M12 plug-in connection (5-pin) socket (item 1)
View of the plug-in connections in the installed state from outside
As the testo 6381 has a metal housing, we recommend that the
instrument be earthed. This can be done using the earthing
terminal within the instrument (1) or the earthing terminal outside of
the instrument (2).
Only use the external earthing terminal in dry interiors.
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Using the earthing terminal within the instrument
1. Guide shielded cable (5) through the cable coupling (x) and fit
cable lug (8). Fix this to the side of the instrument (6) using M 5
screw (3), washer (4) and snap ring (7) on the internal earthing
terminal (1).
2. Place the other cable end on an appropriate functional earth,
e.g. an earthing bar.
Using an earthing terminal outside of the instrument
1. Use PE line (yellow-green) (5) with cable lug (8). Fix this using
M 5 screw (3), washer (4) and snap ring (7) on the external
earthing terminal (2).
2. Place the other cable end on an appropriate functional earth,
e.g. an earthing bar.