TESTO 512-1 Instruction Manual

TESTO 512-1 Instruction Manual

Digital differential pressure measuring instruments
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Digital differential pressure measuring instruments
0560 1512
0560 2512
Instruction manual
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1.888.610.7664
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  • Page 1 512-1 and testo 512-2 Digital differential pressure measuring instruments 0560 1512 0560 2512 Instruction manual Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www. .com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Setting the unit ..................15 7.1.4 Setting the area (testo 512-1 only) ............16 7.1.5 Setting the Pitot tube factor “P.FACT” (testo 512-1 only) ..... 16 7.1.6 Setting the absolute pressure (testo 512-1 only) ........16 7.1.7 Setting alarm thresholds ............... 17 7.1.8...
  • Page 3 Setting the Correction Factor ............... 31 8.4.6 Setting the area ................... 32 8.4.7 Setting the Pitot tube factor (testo 512-1 only) ........32 8.4.8 Setting the absolute pressure (testo 512-1 only) ......... 33 Display of the readings ................ 33 Adjusting the view ................34 Exporting readings ................
  • Page 4: About This Document

    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.
  • Page 5: Disposal

    • At the end of its useful life, deliver the product to the separate collection point for electric and electronic devices (observe local regulations) or return the product to Testo for disposal. • WEEE Reg. No. DE 75334352 Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
  • Page 6: Product-Specific Information

    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: •...
  • Page 7: Product Description

    5 Product description 5 Product description Instrument overview testo 512-1 1 Control keys 2 Display 3 Connections for pressure hoses 4 Speaker for alarm sound 5 Battery compartment Explanation of icons Refer to instruction manual Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www. .com...
  • Page 8 5 Product description testo 512-2 1 Control keys 2 Display 3 Connections for pressure hoses 4 Speaker for alarm sound 5 Battery compartment Explanation of icons Refer to instruction manual Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www. .com...
  • Page 9: First Steps

    Symbol explanation Do not allow children under 6 years of age to play with batteries. Do not throw batteries in the trash. Do not charge batteries. Do not place batteries near fire. Batteries are recyclable. Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www. .com...
  • Page 10: Getting To Know The Product

    The display turns off. 6.2.3 Switching the display illumination on and The measuring instrument is switched on.  Press and hold down (2 sec) the MENU/ENTER key.  The display illumination is switched on or off. Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www. .com...
  • Page 11: Establishing A Bluetooth Connection

    6 First steps ® Establishing a Bluetooth connection The instrument can be connected to the testo Smart App via ® Bluetooth connection. The measuring instrument is switched on and configuration mode is  open. ◄ ►  Press to enable/disable Bluetooth (“ON”...
  • Page 12: Establishing A Bluetooth Connection To The Testo Smart App

    If necessary, switch the instrument to be connected off and on again to restart the connection module.  When the testo Smart App is connected to the measuring instrument, icon appears on the measuring instrument display. The measuring instrument automatically synchronizes its date and time settings with the testo Smart App.
  • Page 13: Using The Product

    7 Using the product 7 Using the product Controls on the measuring instrument The instrument is switched on.  The testo Smart App is installed on the smartphone and connected  ® to the instrument via Bluetooth  Settings and controls are implemented either on the instrument or via the app.
  • Page 14 7 Using the product Flow velocity reading Parameter 2 selected unit ► Print Illumination MENU/ENTER testo 512-2 On/Off MODE/END ◄ ->0<- Battery indicator Differential pressure reading Parameter 1 unit ► Print Illumination MENU/ENTER Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www. .com...
  • Page 15: Implementing Settings

    Decrease value, select option On/Off (long press) Switches the instrument on or off MODE/END Start or stop multi-point or continuous mean calculation Display illumination (long press) OFF (display illumination not active) or ON (display illumination active) Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www. .com...
  • Page 16: Opening Configuration Mode

    Confirm input Print (long press) Output readings via external printer Arrow right Change second measurement parameter (bottom line) (512-1 only). In configuration mode: Increase value, select option 7.1.2 Opening configuration mode The instrument is switched on and is in the measurement view.
  • Page 17: Setting The Area (Testo 512-1 Only)

    7 Using the product 7.1.4 Setting the area (testo 512-1 only) Configuration mode is open, “AREA” is displayed.  ◄ ► Press to select whether the cross-sectional area is to be entered in m² or in mm² and confirm with MENU/ENTER.
  • Page 18: Setting Alarm Thresholds

    MENU/ENTER: NO: Do not carry out reset. YES: Carry out reset. All concealed menus that were hidden via the testo Smart App are displayed again.  The instrument returns to measurement view. Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
  • Page 19: Carrying Out A Reset Of The Measuring Instrument

    Negative overpressure measurement (-) Differential pressure measurement (+ -) 7.2.2 Connecting a pitot tube (testo 512-1 only) Connect the pressure hoses (4 or 6 mm) to the pressure connection nipples with the correct signs. Attach the pressure hoses to the connection ends of the pitot tube.
  • Page 20: Changing The Measurement Channel Display

    7.3.1 Changing the measurement channel display Switch the display of the second parameter between speed (m/s, fpm) and volume flow (m³/h, cfm, l/s (512-1 only)): Press ►. 7.3.2 Freezing a reading, displaying the maximum/minimum value The current reading can be frozen.
  • Page 21: Carrying Out Multi-Point Mean Calculation

    (several times). To end measurement and calculate the mean value: Press MODE/END.  flash. The number of measured values and the calculated multi-point mean value are displayed. To switch back to the measuring view: Press MODE/END. Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www. .com...
  • Page 22: Carrying Out Continuous Mean Calculation

    MENU/ENTER each time. To end measurement and calculate the mean value: Press MODE/END.  flash. The measurement period and the calculated continuous mean value are displayed. To switch back to the measuring view: Press MODE/END. Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www. .com...
  • Page 23: Printing Data

    A testo Bluetooth /IRDA printer (order no. 0554 0621) is connected  via Bluetooth and switched on. When first setting up a connection between the testo measuring ® instrument and the testo Bluetooth /IRDA printer, the initialization phase can last up to 30 seconds.
  • Page 24: Controls Via Testo Smart App

    8 Controls via testo Smart App 8 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.
  • Page 25 8 Controls via testo Smart App Additional symbols on the user interface of the app (not numbered) One level back Exit view Share measurement data/report Searching Favourite Deleting Further information Display report Multiple selection Main menu can be accessed via the icon at top left.
  • Page 26: App Options

    Select Instrument information.  The version number of the app and the ID are displayed. 8.2.3 Displaying the tutorial The tutorial guides you through the first steps in operating the testo Smart App. Click on Select Help and Information. ...
  • Page 27: Application Menus

    8 Controls via testo Smart App Application menus 8.3.1 Selecting an application menu Click on  A selection of menus for various applications is displayed. Select the required application.  Your selected application is displayed. 8.3.2 Setting favourites Click on ...
  • Page 28: Making Measuring Instrument Settings

    8 Controls via testo Smart App Making measuring instrument settings The measuring instrument is connected to the testo Smart App.  Click on  The main menu opens. Click on Sensors.  Sensors menu opens. Click on the required measuring instrument.
  • Page 29 8 Controls via testo Smart App Click on the blue text under a settings heading to activate or disable settings or to open an input window to enter a specific value or select a unit. For details on the settings options, see the following sub-sections.
  • Page 30: Configuring The Measuring Instrument Menu

    8 Controls via testo Smart App 8.4.1 Configuring the measuring instrument menu The testo Smart App can be used to set which settings menus should be available or hidden on the measuring instrument itself. Settings tab in the Sensors menu is open.
  • Page 31: Setting Auto Off

    8 Controls via testo Smart App Deactivate the checkboxes for the measuring instrument menus that are no longer to be displayed on the measuring instrument itself.  The menus belonging to the deactivated entries will no longer be displayed in the measuring instrument menu after the next synchronization.
  • Page 32: Configuring Alarms

    For example: If 20% of the area is covered, the correction factor must be set to 0.8 (80% free space). The correction factor can only be set via the testo Smart App and not directly on the measuring instrument. Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
  • Page 33: Setting The Area

    “SYNC DONE”. 8.4.6 Setting the area The cross-sectional area of the measuring point can be set both via the testo Smart App and directly on the measuring instrument. The display of this setting on the measuring instrument cannot be hidden. Settings tab is open.
  • Page 34: Setting The Absolute Pressure (Testo 512-1 Only)

    The ambient temperature is required for internal calculations in the measuring instrument and is measured, but not displayed as a separate measurement parameter in the measurement view. 8.4.8 Setting the absolute pressure (testo 512-1 only) The absolute pressure is required for pressure compensation of the flow velocity reading.
  • Page 35: Adjusting The View

    8 Controls via testo Smart App Adjusting the view Click on Select Edit view.  An overview of all measurement channels and their measurement parameters is displayed. Deselect the “check mark” to hide a measuring instrument’s measurement channel. Click ▼ to select the unit of a measurement channel.
  • Page 36: Excel (Csv) Export

    Create PDF with all readings is only possible up to 30 pages, due to the resulting file size and number of pages. In the testo DataControl software, however, PDF reports can be created for all measurements without any restrictions. ...
  • Page 37: Perform Firmware Update

    8 Controls via testo Smart App Perform Firmware update Ensure that the option for Enable update for connected instruments Instrument Information is always enabled.  If a new firmware is available for your measurement instrument, an update notification is shown after connecting the instrument with the testo Smart App.
  • Page 38: Maintaining The Product

    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. 9 Maintaining the product...
  • Page 39: Technical Data

    10 Technical data 10 Technical data testo 512-1 Feature Value Measurement parameters Pa, hPa/mbar, kPa, psi, inHg, inH2O, mmH2O, mmHg m/s, fpm m³/h, cfm, l/s Accuracy ±(0.3 Pa + 1% of the measuring value) ±1 digit (0 to 25 hPa) ±(0.1 hPa + 1.5% of the measuring value) ±1...
  • Page 40: Tips And Assistance

    11 Tips and assistance testo 512-2 Feature Value Measurement parameters hPa/mbar, kPa, psi, inHg, inH2O, mmH2O, mmHg Accuracy 0.5% of the measuring range Resolution 1 hPa Measuring range 0 to +2000 hPa Operating temperature -20 to +50 °C Storage temperature -20 to +50 °C...
  • Page 41: Accessories And Spare Parts

    Display: Probe Fail Probe damage Please contact your dealer or Customer Service. Display: OTA Fail The update process "over Restart the measuring the air" of the measuring instrument and testo Smart instrument could not be App and check the ® completed successfully. Bluetooth connection.

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