Using the product ................18 General measurement information ............18 Carrying out measurements ..............20 Function test ..................21 Controls via testo Smart App ............22 Overview of Food Safety ..............22 Overview of operating controls ............. 24 App options ..................25 8.3.1...
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Cleaning the sensor ................28 Cleaning the housing ................29 Cleaning plastic case ................29 Calibrating/adjusting the instrument ............. 29 Technical data for testo 270 BT ............32 Tips and assistance ................33 11.1 Questions and answers ............... 33 11.2...
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.
• 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...
The temperature of the cooking oil to be measured must be at least 40 °C. The maximum operating temperature is 200 °C. The testo 270 BT must be held in the hand for the duration of the measurement. The sensor and the probe tube are designed to come into contact with oil used in deep fat fryers for the typical duration of a spot check measurement.
5 Product description 5 Product description Instrument overview 1 Display 2 Control keys 3 Battery compartement 4 Probe shaft Oil quality (%TPM) and 6 Min. immersion depth temperature sensor 7 Max. immersion depth Explanation of icons Refer to instruction manual...
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5 Product description WARNING Caution! Risk of burns due to hot probe shaft after prolonged operation. - Before touching the probe shaft or packing the instrument: switch instrument off and let the probe shaft cool down. Do not dispose of old appliances with household waste. Symbol of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) Declaration of conformity: Products marked with this symbol comply with all applicable Community regulations of the European...
5 Product description Storage of the instrument Suspension attachment The angled handle can be used to hang the instrument on a hook. Plastic case The instrument is securely stored in a plastic case for protection against contamination and for transport. Items shown on the display Items shown Function/property...
Auto hold no longer possible. No measured values are recorded and not transferred to the app. lights up Service - We recommend a technical check of the instrument by Testo Customer Service. Control keys Function/property • Switch instrument on/off •...
6 First steps 6 First steps Inserting / changing batteries WARNING Serious risk of injury to the user and/or destruction of the instrument. There is a risk of explosion if the batteries are replaced with the wrong type. - Only use non-rechargeable alkaline batteries. CAUTION Incorrectly inserted batteries can damage the instrument! - Adhere to the polarity when inserting the batteries.
6 First steps lights up on the display, the instrument is ready for use. If necessary, switch instrument off. When not in use for a long period: Take out the batteries. Symbol explanation Do not allow children under 6 years of age to play with batteries. Do not throw batteries in the trash.
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. ✓ ® To establish a connection via Bluetooth , you need a tablet or smartphone with the Testo Smart App already installed on it.
Upper limit value 6.4.2 Setting the TPM limit values The TPM limit values can be set individually in the testo Smart App for the defined frypots. The TPM limit values can be between 0 and 40%. The upper limit value...
Auto-Hold function, the measured values are automatically held by the instrument after the equalization period and then transmitted to the app when using the Frying oil quality measurement program in the testo Smart App. 6.4.4 Auto-off function When the Auto-off...
Configuring the instrument 6.5.1 Setting options in the configuration mode The settings required for measurements can be defined partly directly on the device, partly additionally or exclusively via the testo Smart App. Configurations Setting options Setting the TPM limit values...
6 First steps 6.5.2 Carrying out configuration on the device Critical settings can be protected by PIN via the testo Smart App. ✓ Requirement: The instrument is switched off. Switch the instrument on Hold [Hold] down and press Automatically switch the instrument off ...
6.5.5 Locking / unlocking configurations Via the testo Smart App you can lock/unlock the set values, including TPM limit values, from the configuration. The instrument is delivered with the configuration mode unlocked (PIN is deactivated). ✓...
You can order an ISO calibration from Testo's calibration subsidiary, Testo Industrial Services in Kirchzarten, using order number 0520 0028. This means your testo 270 BT will be calibrated at two points (at approx. 3% and at approx. 24% TPM) under precise laboratory conditions.
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Example: Fresh palm oil has a higher % TPM value than other cooking oils, but ages considerably more slowly. Use of additives The testo 270 BT is designed for the use of pure fats/oils. If additives are used, deviations may occur. Comparison of laboratory methods / testo 270 BT Cooking oil is a mixture of substances with a wide variety of polarities.
Immerse the sensor in cooking oil. Adhere to the immersion depth! If the temperature is within the permissible measuring range (40 to 200 °C): The display lights up (if function is activated via testo Smart App/ testo Account) and the measurement values are shown.
With implausible readings, we recommend the calibration or adjustment in the testo reference oil, see chapter “Calibrating/adjusting the instrument”. Your specific reference value: ___________________________ typical, referred to testo internal reference, at an ambient temperature of 25 °C...
8 Controls via testo Smart App 8 Controls via testo Smart App With the testo Smart App, you can extend the range of functions of your testo 270 BT and save measurement values digitally, create reports, make settings and calibrations.
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8 Controls via testo Smart App Possibility to define certain 1 Choice of applications measurement programs as favourites 3 Program for frying oil quality 4 Tutorials with additional information Menu for calibration of Possibility to define the actual view connected measuring...
8 Controls via testo Smart App Overview of operating controls 1 Choice of applications 2 Display of selected frypot Drop-down with additional 4 Display of alarm limits information Button(s) Display of connected (the menu adapts depending on the measuring instruments...
8 Controls via testo Smart App App options 8.3.1 Setting the language Click on Select Settings. Select Language. A selection list is displayed. Select the required language. The language is changed. 8.3.2 Displaying App Info In App Info you can find the version number of the installed App.
8 Controls via testo Smart App Exporting readings Determined measurement results for one or more fryers and freely definable time periods can be displayed and exported as reports in PDF format. Click on in the testo Smart App. Select Application areas.
9 Maintaining the product 9 Maintaining the product Inserting / changing batteries WARNING Serious risk of injury to the user and/or destruction of the instrument. There is a risk of explosion if the batteries are replaced with the wrong type. - Only use non-rechargeable alkaline batteries.
9 Maintaining the product lights up on the display, the instrument is ready for use. If necessary, switch instrument off. When not in use for a long period: Take out the batteries. Cleaning the sensor WARNING Risk of burns due to hot instrument parts (sensor and probe shaft)! - Do not touch hot instrument parts with your hands.
(adjusting). The testo 270 BT should be checked with the Testo reference oil on a regular basis and adjusted if necessary (accuracy +/- 2.5% TPM) ). We recommend a monthly check as part of quality assurance.
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Then briefly shake the closed reference oil bottle, for better heat distribution in the bottle. Carry out calibration / adjustment Switch the instrument on and connect it with the testo Smart App, see chapter “Establishing a Bluetooth ® connection”. Click on in the testo Smart App.
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A maximum correction of +/-3% TPM is possible. If the TPM value displayed deviates by more than 3% TPM from the target value of the reference oil, a technical check of the instrument by Testo Service is recommended. Set the offset value with [Change].
Testo than 10% TPM. occurs. Customer Service. If we have not been able to answer your question: please contact your local dealer or Testo Customer Service. See the back of this document or the www.testo.com/service-contact web page for contact details.
11 Tips and assistance 11.2 Accessories and spare parts Description Order no. testo 270 BT in the plastic case, Testo reference oil 0563 2770 Plastic case for testo 270 BT (spare part) 0516 7301 ISO calibration certificate for testo 270 BT, calibration points...
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