Testo EasyClimate Data sheet

testo EasyClimate · Software

Instruction manual

1 Contents

1 Contents

1 Contents ................................................................................................... 3

1.1. About this document ........................................................................ 5

2 Specifications .......................................................................................... 5

2.1. Use .................................................................................................. 5

2.2. System requirements ....................................................................... 6

3 First steps ................................................................................................ 6

3.1. Installing the software/driver ............................................................ 6

3.2. Starting the software ........................................................................ 7

4 Using the product .................................................................................... 7

4.1. Initial page menu ............................................................................. 7

4.2. Settings menu .................................................................................. 9

4.2.1. Configuration ................................................................................................... 9

4.2.1.1. Program tab ....................................................................................... 9

4.2.1.2. Units tab .......................................................................................... 10

4.2.1.3. Own data tab ................................................................................... 10

4.2.1.4. Data backup tab .............................................................................. 10

4.2.2. System information ........................................................................................ 11

4.2.3. Copyright ....................................................................................................... 12

4.3. Instrument menu ............................................................................ 12

4.3.1. Connection manager ...................................................................................... 12

4.3.2. Configuration ................................................................................................. 13

4.3.2.1. Instrument tab ................................................................................. 14

4.3.2.2. Configuration tab (testo 835 only) .................................................... 14

4.3.2.3. Energy management tab (testo 480 only) ........................................ 15

4.3.2.4. Display language tab ....................................................................... 15

4.3.2.5. Emission level table tab (testo 835 only) .......................................... 15

4.3.2.6. Password security tab (testo 480 only) ............................................ 15

4.3.2.7. Probe tab (testo 480 only) ............................................................... 16

4.3.2.8. Printout tab (testo 480 only) ............................................................. 17

4.3.3. Online measurement ...................................................................................... 17

4.3.3.1. Measurement values tab ................................................................. 18

4.3.3.2. Display tab ....................................................................................... 18

4.3.3.3. Chart tab.......................................................................................... 19

4.3.3.4. Display order tab ............................................................................. 19

4.4. Archive menu ................................................................................. 19

4.4.1. Explorer ......................................................................................................... 20

4.4.1.1. Adding a folder ................................................................................ 20

4.4.1.2. Adding a measurement location (testo 480 only) ............................. 20

4.4.1.3. Adding a measuring point (testo 480 only) ....................................... 21

4.4.1.4. Adding a measuring program (testo 480 only) ................................. 21

4.4.1.5. Copying folders/measurements ....................................................... 21

4.4.1.6. Further functions .............................................................................. 21

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1 Contents

4.4.2. Displaying measurements.............................................................................. 22

4.4.2.1. Information tab ................................................................................ 22

4.4.2.2. Chart tab ......................................................................................... 22

4.4.2.3. Measurement values tab ................................................................. 23

4.4.2.4. Report templates tab ....................................................................... 23

4.4.2.5. Report tab ....................................................................................... 24

4.4.2.6. Report designer tab ......................................................................... 24

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1.1. About this document

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

product.

Knowledge of Windows® operating systems is required
when working with the software.

2 Specifications

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

[OK]

Elements of the program interface.

Buttons of the program interface.

... | ... Functions/paths within a menu.

“...” Example entries

2 Specifications

2.1. Use

The testo EasyClimate Software configuration and analysis
software enhances the functionality of the testo 480 and testo 835
instruments with many useful functions:

• Instrument configuration via software.

• Customer and measurement data management.

• Data import from and data export to instrument.

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3 First steps

• Creating, saving and printing measurement protocols from
imported data.

2.2. System requirements

• Commenting on measurement values.

Administrator rights are required for installation.

Operating system

The software will run on the following operating systems:

• Windows® XP ServicePack 3 (SP3)

• Windows Vista

• Windows 7

• Others: on request

Computer

The computer must meet the requirements of the corresponding
operating system. The following requirements must additionally be
fulfilled:

• Interface USB 1.1 or higher

• Internet Explorer 5.0 SP1 or higher

Date and time settings will be automatically accepted by
the PC. The administrator must make sure that the system
time is regularly compared with a reliable time source and
adjusted, if necessary, to ensure authenticity of the
measurement data.

3 First steps

3.1. Installing the software/driver

1. Insert the program CD into the CD-ROM drive of the computer

or
download the program (www.testo.com/download-center)

and unpack the zip file using a suitable compression program.

2. Start the file TestoSetup.exe.

3. Follow the instructions of the installation wizard.

When installing under Vista, please pay attention to the following
steps during the installation process:

• The window User account control is opened:
> Click on [Next].

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• The window Windows Security is opened:
> Choose Still install this driver software.

4. Click on [Complete] to complete the software installation.

After completion of the software installation, the instrument must be
connected to the PC to continue with the driver installation.

5. Use the USB-cable to connect the instrument to the PC.

3.2. Starting the software

- The connection will be set up.

4 Using the product

Starting the EasyClimate software

The software user interface is opened in the language
of the operating system, if this is supported. If the
operating system language is not supported, the user
interface is in English.

> Click on [Start] | Programs (Windows XP) or All Programs

(Windows Vista, Windows 7) | Testo | testo EasyClimate

Software.

On Windows Vista, the window User account control
is opened when the software is started the first time.

> Click on Accept.

> Enter the licence key, see program CD packaging (testo 480) or

4 Using the product

the back of the instruction manual (testo 835).

Help button

The help symbol opens/closes the help bar. This button
is available in all menus except the Initial page menu.

4.1. Initial page menu

After starting testo EasyClimate Software, the start screen will
appear.

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4 Using the product

1 Menu bar with status information (left)
2 Quick access with preview screen

3 Connection manager
4 Configuration of instrument
5 Online measurement
6 Manage archived measurements
7 Program configuration
8 System information
9 Copyright

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4.2. Settings menu

Via the Settings menu, you can open the Configuration, System

information and Copyright menus.

4.2.1. Configuration

4 Using the product

> Choose Initial page| Program configuration
or
> Settings | Configuration.

4.2.1.1. Program tab

> Left navigation panel: Choose Show only icons or Show

icons and texts | [Apply].

> Language: Choose Use language selected in the regional

settings of the operating system. or User selected language

| [Apply].

> Program update: Choose Check automatically for software

updates | [Apply].

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