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> At the end of its useful life, send the product to the separate collection for electric and electronic devices (observe local regulations) or return the product to Testo for disposal. 800.561.8187 information@itm.co www.
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2 Specifications Specifications 2.1. The testo 316-EX is a gas leak detector for the short-term detection of gases in areas at risk of explosion according to Directive 94/9/EC (ATEX). Areas of application are the gas detection in rooms and the location of leaks at gas systems.
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2 Specifications 2.2. Technical data Characteristic Values Type Semi-conductor Response threshold 1 ppm Reaction time (t90) 14 s Measuring range Methane CH4: 0 ppm up to 2.5 vol% Propane C3H8: 0 ppm up to 1.0 vol% Hydrogen H2: 0 ppm up to 2.0 vol% Accuracy (at 20 to at 100 ppm: -50 ppm to +150 ppm 50 % RH, 0 to...
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2 Specifications Characteristic Values Warranty 2 years, warranty conditions: see www.testo.com/warranty EC Directives 94/9/EC (ATEX) 2014/30/EC ATEX instrument 1258 II 2 G Ex ib IIC T1 labelling 800.561.8187 information@itm.co www. .com...
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3 Product description Product description 3.1. Overview 1 Sensor head with gas sensor and exchangeable protection cap 2 Flexible sensor shaft 3 Alarm LED 4 Display 5 Readiness LED 6 Battery compartment (on rear) 7 Control key 8 On/off switch 800.561.8187 information@itm.co www.
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4 First steps First steps 4.1. Commissioning Inserting batteries ✓ The instrument is switched off. 1. Open battery compartment (on rear of instrument) using enclosed Allen key. Battery type approved for use in areas at risk of explosion: Camelion Alkaline PLUS AA 2.
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4 First steps • T126 (example): sensor table version (important information in the event of service) • PPM: measuring unit, alarm LED (red) and status LED (green) alternately light up • Display light is switched on • (example): check value (important information in the event of service) •...
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5 Using the product Using the product 5.1. Performing settings Open configuration menu ✓ The instrument is in measurement view. > Press and hold [--> 0 <--] for approx. 8 s until a pulsed signal tone sequence sounds. The instrument is in configuration view. Selecting, opening and setting functions >...
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5 Using the product Function Setting options/comments PROBE (detection (methane), C3H8 (propane) or characteristic curve) (hydrogen) SOUND3 (readiness tone off) or (readiness (readiness tone) tone on). A short signal tone every 20 s. CONTRAST 0005 0025 Value between (display contrast) LANGUA (English), (German),...
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5 Using the product the frequency sequence of which becomes faster as the concentration increases. Manually perform zeroing It is only possible to manually set the zero point if the gas concentration currently detected is below 1000 ppm. Gas concentrations present at the point of the zeroing are suppressed by means of the zeroing.
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6 Maintaining the product Maintaining the product Changing the batteries Do not change the battery in areas at risk of explosion. ✓ The instrument is switched off. 1. Open battery compartment (on rear of instrument) using enclosed Allen key. Battery type approved for use in areas at risk of explosion: Camelion Alkaline PLUS AA 2.
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(remains in the warm-up phase) If we could not answer your question, please contact your dealer or Testo Customer Service. You can find the contact data in the Internet under: www.testo.com/service-contact 800.561.8187 information@itm.co www. .com...
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7 Tips and assistance 7.2. Accessories and spare parts Description Article no. Camelion Alkaline PLUS AA battery, 1 pc. 0515 0316 Note: 2 batteries are required for the testo 316-EX Sensor protection cap 0180 0316 800.561.8187 information@itm.co www. .com...
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