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testo 557 ·  Digital manifold 
 
 

Instruction manual 

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Page 1: ...testo 557 Digital manifold Instruction manual ...

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Page 3: ... 13 6 1 Preparing for measurement 13 6 1 1 Switching the instrument on 13 6 1 2 Connecting the temperature sensor 13 6 1 3 Connecting the vacuum probe 15 6 1 4 Switching Bluetooth on and off 15 6 1 5 Choosing the measuring mode 15 6 2 Performing the measurement 16 7 Maintaining the product 19 8 Tips and assistance 21 8 1 Questions and answers 21 8 2 Measurement parameters 21 8 3 Error reports 22 8...

Page 4: ...n refer to it when necessary Hand this documentation on to any subsequent users of the product Pos 6 TD Sicherheit und Umwelt Zu diesem Dokument Symbole und Schreibkonventionen Symbole und Schreibkonv Standard_groß 0 mod_1174982140622_79 docx 515 5 1 Symbols and writing standards Representation Explanation Warning advice risk level according to the signal word Warning Serious physical injury may o...

Page 5: ...lls or another comparable mechanical load occurs the pipe sections of the refrigerant hoses may break The valve positioners may also be damaged whereby further damage to the interior of the measuring instrument may occur that cannot be identified from the outside The refrigerant hoses must therefore be replaced with new undamaged refrigerant hoses every time the measuring instrument falls or follo...

Page 6: ...efrigerants water and glycol The testo 557 is not compatible with ammoniac refrigerants Then product must not be used in explosive environments Pos 21 TD Überschriften 3 2 Technische Daten 0 mod_1176211088437_79 docx 704 2 1 3 2 Technical data Pos 22 TD Leistungsbeschreibung Technische Daten testo 5571 17 mod_1426500292878_79 docx 211611 33 1 Feature Values Measurement parameters Pressure psi kPa ...

Page 7: ...Selectable refrigerants No refrigerant R11 R12 R22 R123 R1234ze R125 R13B1 R134a R14 R142B R152a R161 R23 R227 R290 R32 R401A R401B R401C R402A R402B R404A R406A R407A R407B R407C R407D R407F R408A R409A R410A R411A R412A R413A R414B R416A R417A R420A R421A R421B R422A R422B R422C R422D R424A R426A R427A R434A R437A R438A R502 R503 R507 R508A R508B R600 R600a R718 H2O R744 CO2 only in permissible ...

Page 8: ... 42 Power supply Current source Rechargeable batteries batteries 4 x 1 5V type AA Mignon LR6 Battery lifetime approx 250 h Bluetooth off vacuum probe not connected Display Type Illuminated LCD Response time 0 5 s Directives standards and tests EC Directive 2014 30 EC Warranty Duration 2 years Terms of warranty see website www testo com warranty ...

Page 9: ...0685437_79 docx 211786 5 1 Display and control elements 1 Front connection for external vacuum probe 2 Sensor socket Mini DIN for NTC temperature sensor with socket cover 3 Suspension attachment foldable backside 4 Display Instrument status icons Icon Meaning Battery capacity Bluetooth see Switching Bluetooth on and off page 15 Select measuring mode see Choosing the measuring mode page 15 5 Batter...

Page 10: ...x hose brackets for refrigerant hoses 10 Connection 7 16 UNF brass High pressure for refrigerant hoses with quick release screw fitting passage for valve actuator lockable 11 Connection 5 8 UNF brass for vacuum pump 12 Connection 7 16 UNF brass for e g refrigerant cylinders with screw cap 13 Connection 7 16 UNF brass Low pressure for refrigerant hoses with quick release screw fitting passage for v...

Page 11: ...d goes into the settings menu When not in use for long period Take out the batteries rechargeable batteries Performing settings 1 Press Set repeatedly 2 Press or to select the unit parameter The settings will be accepted once the last selection has been made Key functions Representation Explanation or Change parameter select unit Set Select units parameters Adjustable parameters Representation Exp...

Page 12: ... just like a conventional four way manifold The passages are opened by opening the valves The applied pressure is measured with the valves closed and the valves opened Open the valve Turn valve actuator anticlockwise Close the valve Turn valve actuator clockwise WARNING Valve positioner tightened too tightly Damage to the PTFE seal 1 Mechanical deformation of the valve piston 2 leading to the PTFE...

Page 13: ...calculation of superheating and subcooling Deactivating the surface compensation factor for insertion and air temperature sensor A surface compensation factor has been set in the measuring instrument to reduce the measuring errors in the main field of applications This reduces measuring errors when using surface temperature sensors 1 Press Set repeatedly until Tfac is displayed 2 Press or to set T...

Page 14: ...pped down or after any comparable mechanical loading Setting the refrigerant 1 Press R This opens the refrigerant menu and the currently selected refrigerant flashes 2 Setting the refrigerant Key functions Representation Explanation or Changing the refrigerant R Confirm the setting and exit the refrigerant menu Available refrigerants Representation Explanation R Refrigerant number of refrigerant a...

Page 15: ...r iOS instruments in the App Store or for Android instruments in the Play Store Information about compatibility can be found in the relevant app store 1 Press and simultaneously and hold down for 3 seconds Once the Bluetooth icon is shown on the display Bluetooth is switched on Display Explanation flashes There is no Bluetooth connection or a potential connection is being searched for is permanent...

Page 16: ...ing and heating Pos 34 TD Produkt verwenden testo 557 Messung durchführen testo 5571 17 mod_1426501166387_79 docx 211856 255555 1 6 2 Performing the measurement WARNING Risk of injury caused by pressurized hot cold or toxic refrigerants Wear protective goggles and safety gloves Before applying pressure to the measuring instrument Always fasten the measuring instrument on the suspension attachment ...

Page 17: ...e refrigerant is reached when the max permissible pressure of 870 psi 60 bar is exceeded Key functions or Change the readings display Possible display combinations Evaporation pressure Refrigerant evaporation temperature to Ev Condensation pressure Refrigerant condensation temperature tc Co or only with inserted temperature sensor Evaporation pressure Measured temperature toh T1 Condensation press...

Page 18: ...e leak test Press R 3 End the leak test Press R The result is displayed 4 Confirm the message Press Mode Main menu display Evacuation vacuum display 5 Connect Vakuum probe Vacuum measurement The vacuum probe is plugged into the front connection of the manifold and connected to the system 1 Press Mode The vacuum measurement menu appears If ambient pressure is applied to the vacuum probe then oooo i...

Page 19: ...screw connections clean and free of grease and other deposits clean with a moist cloth as required Removing oil residues Carefully blow out oil residues in valve block using compressed air Ensuring the measuring accuracy Testo Customer Service would be glad to further assist you if you so wish Check instrument regularly for leaks recommended annually Keep to the permissible pressure range Calibrat...

Page 20: ...ge to the sensor due to sharp objects Do not insert any sharp objects into the probe 1 Remove the vacuum probe from the testo 557 2 Put a few drops of rubbing alcohol into the sensor opening 3 Seal the opening by placing your finger on it and shake the vacuum probe briefly 4 Remove all the alcohol from the probe 5 Repeat this process at least twice 6 Leave the probe to dry for at least 1 hour To d...

Page 21: ...ring range has been undershot Keep to the permitted measuring range oooo lights up instead of the parameter display The permissible measuring range has been exceeded Keep to the permitted measuring range Pos 41 TD Tipps und Hilfe Fragen und Antworten testo 550 Messgrößen testo 550 5 mod_1265186104485_79 docx 56996 2 1 8 2 Measurement parameters Name Description bar C Psi F toh SH Superheating evap...

Page 22: ...ctive Please contact your dealer or Testo Customer Service Display BT ERR No BT module connected or BT module defective Please contact your dealer or Testo Customer Service Display ERR 2 5 Damaged vacuum sensor Please contact your dealer or Testo Customer Service Pos 43 TD Tipps und Hilfe Service Informationen für PoD Kontaktdaten allgemein 3 mod_1222264220446_79 docx 23423 1 If you have any quest...

Page 23: ...0613 5505 Clamp probe for temperature measurement at pipes 5m 0613 5506 Pipe wrap probe with Velcro tape for pipe diameters of up to max 75 mm Tmax 75 C NTC 0613 4611 Watertight NTC surface probe 0613 1912 Precise robust NTC air probe 0613 1712 External vacuum probe Please contact Testo Service For a complete list of all accessories and spare parts please refer to the product catalogues and brochu...

Page 24: ...Pos 46 TD Überschriften EG Konformitätserklärung Variable 17 mod_1428661575663_79 docx 212617 1 1 9 EC Declaration of Conformity Pos 47 TD CE Konformitätserklärungen testo 557 Konformitätserklärung 19 mod_1468237030258_79 docx 235570 1 ...

Page 25: ...n particular in countries without wireless permits is his responsibility Country Comments Australia E1561 Turkey Authorized Hongkong Authorized Japan 201 150183 see Japan Information Korea MSIP CMM Toi 557 see KCC Warning Canada Product IC ID 12231A 05631557 see IC Warnings USA Product FCC ID 2ACVD056001557 see FCC Warnings Europe EFTA See declaration of conformity EU countries Belgium BE Bulgaria...

Page 26: ...n radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is...

Page 27: ...1 This instrument must not cause any harmful interference and 2 this instrument must be able to cope with interference even if this has undesirable effects on operation Cet appareil satisfait à la partie 15C des directives FCC et au standard Industrie Canada RSS 210 révision 8 Sa mise en service est soumise aux deux conditions suivantes 1 cet appareil ne doit causer aucune interférence dangereuse ...

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