testo 400 - Universal IAQ instrument

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Contents
About this document ...........................................................................5
Safety and disposal..............................................................................5
Product-specific safety instructions ..................................................5
Data protection .....................................................................................6
Use.........................................................................................................6
Product description .............................................................................7
Front view ........................................................................................................... 7
Rear view ........................................................................................................... 8
Probe connections .............................................................................................. 9
Commissioning ....................................................................................9
Power supply / Battery ........................................................................................ 9
Turning the testo 400 on and off ....................................................................... 10
Display – user interface .................................................................................... 11
Using the product............................................................................... 12
Overview of main menu ( )............................................................................ 12

Overview of measurement types ( ) ............................................................... 14

Overview – editing the reading display ( ) .................................................... 14

Getting the readings in 5 steps ......................................................................... 15
Software .............................................................................................. 17
Purpose ............................................................................................................ 17
System requirements ........................................................................................ 17
First steps ......................................................................................................... 18
Installing the software/driver ..................................................................................... 18
Launching testo DataControl .................................................................................... 18
Using the product ............................................................................................. 19
Overview.................................................................................................................. 19
Synchronizing data................................................................................................... 20
Technical data .................................................................................... 20
Product-specific approvals ................................................................................ 21
Contact and support ......................................................................................... 21
 About this document
• The instruction manual is an integral part on the instrument.
• Keep this documentation to hand so that you can refer to it when necessary.
• Please read this instruction manual carefully and familiarize yourself with the
product before use.
• Hand this instruction manual on to any other users of the product.
• Pay attention to the safety instructions and warning advice in order to
prevent injury and damage to the product.
You will also find additional information about your testo 400 universal
IAQ instrument in the online instruction manual on the Testo website,
www.testo.com, under the product-specific download.

Safety and disposal

Follow the testo information document (accompanies the product).

Product-specific safety instructions

DANGER
Integrated magnet
Danger to life for persons with pacemakers!
- Keep a distance of at least 8” between your pacemaker and the
measuring instrument.

ATTENTION
Integrated magnet
Damage to other devices!
- Keep a safe distance from devices that may be damaged by magnetism
(e.g. monitors, computers, credit cards, memory cards, etc.).

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 Data protection
The testo 400 measuring instrument makes it possible to input and store
personal data such as name, company, customer number, address, telephone
number, e-mail address and website.
Please be aware that your use of the functions offered here is entirely your own
responsibility. This applies to use of the interactive functions (e.g. storing
customer data or sharing readings). You are responsible for compliance with the
data protection regulations and laws applicable in your country. Therefore, it is
your responsibility to ensure the legality of the processing of personal data for
which you are responsible.
The personal data collected with the measuring instrument is never
automatically transferred to Testo Inc. or Testo SE & Co. KGaA.

Use
The testo 400 is an instrument for measuring climate-related parameters. The
testo 400 is ideal for comfort level measurements for the workplace evaluation
and flow measurements in and at ventilation and air-conditioning systems.
The instrument is only to be used by qualified expert personnel. The
product must not be used in potentially explosive atmospheres!

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 Product description
Front view

1 On/Off button 2 Display – user interface (see

section 6.3)
3 USB interface/ 4 Probe connections (see section
power connection 5.3)

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 Rear view

1 Camera 2 Differential pressure

measurement connections
(+/- marking)
3 Magnets 4 Attachment point for carrying
strap
5 USB interface/
power connection
CAUTION
Make sure the pressure tube does not pop off the connection socket.
Risk of injury!
- Ensure correct connection.

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 Probe connections

1 Thermocouple probe type K 2 Connection for probes with

connection (T1 and T2) TUC (Testo Universal Connector)
connector (A and B)

Commissioning
Power supply / Battery
The measuring instrument is supplied with a rechargeable battery.
Fully charge the battery before use.

If plugged in, the measuring instrument is automatically powered via the

power supply.

Only charge the battery at an ambient temperature of 32 to 113°F.

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 Turning the testo 400 on and off
Current Action Function
status
Instrument off Press and hold down the Instrument is turned on
button (> 3 sec)
When the measuring instrument is started for the first time, the setup
wizard guides you through the following setting parameters step by
step:
- Language
- Country
- Units
- WiFi
- Date and time
- Own company address
- E-mail account*
- Customer registration
A tutorial can be started after the setup wizard. The tutorial
demonstrates the general operation and the most important functions of
the measuring instrument using examples.
Instrument on Press the button briefly Instrument is turned to standby
(< 1 sec) mode. The instrument is re-
activated when the button is
pressed again.
Instrument off Press and hold down the Choice: press [OK] to switch the
button (> 1 sec) instrument off or press [Cancel]
to cancel switch-off of the
instrument.
The startup wizard and the tutorial can be executed again at any time in
the main menu under Setup wizard.

Measuring values that have not been saved are lost when the
measuring instrument is turned off.

*Note: If you don’t have your Email server information available you can skip this
step.

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 Display – user interface

1 Open main menu

2 Measurement time
3 Display of calculated measurement results
4 Number of connected probes
5 Reading for each probe
6 Can be controlled with different function keys
7 Instrument status bar
8 Configure measurement
9 Edit reading display

Further symbols on the user interface

One level back
Exit view
Share report
Search
Favourite
Delete

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 More information
Display report
Multiple selection

Using the product

Overview of main menu ( )

Menu Description
Measuring List with various application-specific
menus
Customer Create, edit and delete customer and
system information.
Memory Call up, edit, send, export (different
formats possible) and delete
measurements that have been carried
out.
Sensors Overview of integrated sensors and
connected probes.
- Adjustment via the input of
calibration information
- Damping
- Serial number
- Firmware version
- Battery level (Bluetooth® probe)

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Menu Description
Settings Instrument settings
- Language and country
- Date & Time
- Units
- Own company address
- WiFi
Help & Information Aids
- Device Registration
- Device information (serial
number, app version, firmware
version, update information)
- Tutorial
- Instruction manual
- Startup wizard
Additional Apps Additional applications
- Settings
- Camera
- Clock
- E-mail
- Gallery
- Browser
- Calendar
- Pocket calculator
- Downloads
- QuickSupport
- File manager

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 Overview of measurement types ( )

Measuring
Basic view
Volume flow - Duct
Volume flow rate – grid measurement as per EN 12599
Volume flow – grid measurement as per ASHRAE 111
Volume flow - Outlet
Volume flow - funnel
Volume flow – Pitot tube
Volume flow – k-factor
Comfort – PMV/PPD (EN 7730 / ASHRAE 55)
Discomfort – Draft rate
Differential temperature (ΔT)
Differential pressure (ΔP)
You will also find additional information about the individual
measurement types in the online instruction manual on the Testo
website, www.testo.com, under the product-specific download.

Overview – editing the reading display

( )

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Menu Description
Edit view The display can be edited for each
(Edit view) connected probe. The available
measurement parameters can be
selected and deselected and the unit
for each parameter can be adjusted.
These changes are saved for the next
measurement.
Zero pressure sensor Once the testo 400 has been brought
(Zero pressure sensor) into the operating position for a
differential pressure measurement,
the sensor should be zeroed against
ambient air.
Adjusting Degree of Emission If the testo 805i is connected, the
(Adjusting Degree of Emission) selection of emissivity appears here.
This can be set individually depending
on the measuring surface.

Getting the readings in 5 steps

1 Switch instrument on: Press button > 1
sec.

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 2 Connect probe via cable or
Bluetooth®.

3 Place probe in the application.

4 Start measurement and read off

measuring values.

5 Save and send readings

You will also find further information about your testo 400 universal IAQ
instrument in the online instruction manual on the Testo website,
www.testo.com, under the product-specific download.

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 Software
The testo 400 has a USB port, via which the measuring instrument can be
connected to the PC.
Knowledge of Windows® operating systems is required to work with the
software.

Purpose
The testo DataControl software enhances the functionality of the testo 400
measuring instrument with lots of useful functions:
• Manage and archive customer data and measuring point information
• Read out, evaluate and archive measurement data
• Presenting readings in graphic form
• Create professional measurement reports from the existing measurement
data
• Conveniently add pictures and comments to measurement reports
• Data import from and data export to the measuring instrument

System requirements
Administrator rights are required for installation.

Operating system
The software can be run on the following operating systems:
• Windows® 7
• Windows® 8
• Windows® 10

Calculator
The computer must meet the requirements of the operating system in each
case. The following requirements must also be met:
• Interface USB 2 or higher
• DualCore processor with minimum 1 GHz
• Minimum 2 GB RAM
• Minimum 5 GB available hard disk space

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• Screen with a resolution of at least 800 x 600 pixels

First steps
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 tool.

2 Launch the TestoDataControlPCsetup.exe file.

3 Follow the instructions of the installation wizard.

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

5 Once the software installation is completed, connect the instrument to

the computer to continue with the driver installation.

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

 The connection will be established.

Launching testo DataControl

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

Windows® program menu

Windows® 7:
Click on [Start] | All Programs | Testo | testo DataControl (double-click on left
mouse button).

Windows® 8:
Click on [Start] | right mouse button | Search (Enter the application name in the
search field) | testo DataControl (double-click on left mouse button).

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Windows® 10:
Click on [Start] | All Apps | Testo | testo DataControl (double-click on left
mouse button).

testo DataControl launches automatically.

Using the product

Overview

Connection status of the

1 Main menu 3
measuring instrument
2 Update notification 4 Multi-function bar
5 Display area
Operation of the software is based on the same functional principle as the
instrument firmware for the testo 400.
You will also find further information about testo DataControl in the
online instruction manual on the Testo website, www.testo.com, under
the product-specific download.

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 Synchronizing data

1 Synchronization status 2 Display area

The data can be synchronized selectively per customer or as a whole across all
customers simultaneously.

Technical data
General

Feature Value
Probe connections - 2x type K thermocouple
- 2x Testo Universal Connector (TUC) for
connecting cable probes to the
corresponding plug
- 1x differential pressure
- 1x absolute pressure (integrated)
- 4x Bluetooth® probe or testo Smart Probe
Interfaces - Mini USB for connection to PC or for battery
charging with mains unit
- WLAN 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth® 4.0
Internal memory capacity 2 GB (corresponds to 1,000,000 readings)
Rechargeable battery life 10 hours of continuous operation / 3200 mAh
Measuring cycle 0.5 sec / display update 1 sec
Operating temperature +23 to +113 °F
Storage temperature -4 to +140 °F
Charging temperature +32 to +113 °F
Dimensions 7.32“ x 3.50“ x 1.61“ (L x W x H)
Housing material PC, ABS, TPE

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 Feature Value
Weight 1.1 lb
Protection class IP 40
Display 5.0 inch HD display (1280*720 pixels)
Camera - Front camera 5.0 MP
- Rear camera 8.0 MP
Integrated sensors (at 71.6 °F, ±1 digit)

Characteristics Measuring range Accuracy Resolution

Temperature -328 to +2498 °F ±(0.54 °F + 0.1% of m.v.) 0.1 °F
(TC type K)1 Internal cold junction
measurement: ±0.9 °F
Temperature -40 to +302 °F ±0.36 °F (-13.0 to 0.1 °F
(NTC) +166.9 °F)
±0.7 °F (-40.0 to -13.1 °F)
±0.7 °F (+167.0 to
+211.8 °F)
±0.5% of m.v. (rest)
Differential -40 to +80 inH2O ±(0.12 inH2O + 1% of 0.00001
pressure2 m.v.) inH2O
(0 to 10 inH2O)
±(0.04 inH2O + 1.5% of
m.v.) (10.01 to 80 inH2O)
Absolute +280 to ±1.2 inH2O 0.001
pressure +440 inH2O inH2O
1The accuracy information applies in an adjusted, stable temperature state.
Plugging in the mains unit, charging the battery or adding digital probes can
distort this temporarily, and additional errors may occur.
2 The accuracy specification applies immediately after zeroing of the sensor. For
long-term measurements, mains operation with fully-charged battery is
recommended.

Product-specific approvals
Please find the current approvals in the attached Approval and Certification
document(s).

Contact and support

If you have any questions or need further information, please contact your
dealer or Testo Customer Service. For contact details, please visit
www.testo.com/service-contact.

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Sparta, NJ 07801
USA
Phone: 1-800-227-0729
Fax: 1-862-354-5020
E-mail: info@testo.com
www.testo.com
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