testo 0563 0535 01 Digital CO2 Measuring Instrument Instruction Manual

: June 17, 2024
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Table of Contents

testo 0563 0535 01 Digital CO2 Measuring Instrument
Specifications
1. About this document
2. Safety and disposal
- 2.1 Security
- 2.2 Disposal
3. Product-specific information
4. Intended use
5. Product description
- 5.1 Instrument overview
6. First steps
7. Using the product
8 Controls via testo Smart App
9. Maintaining the product
- 9.1 Inserting / changing batteries
- 9.2 Cleaning the instrument
10. Technical data for testo 535
11. Tips and assistance
- 11.2 Accessories and spare parts
FAQ
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

testo 0563 0535 01 Digital CO2 Measuring Instrument

INSTRUCION MANUAL

Test Equipment Depot – 800.517.8431 – TestEquipmentDepot.com

testo 535 – Digital CO2 meter 0560 0535 01

Specifications

Manufacturer: Test Equipment Depot
Customer Support: 800.517.8431
Website: TestEquipmentDepot.com
WEEE Reg. No.: DE 75334352
Battery Type: 3 x AA alkaline batteries (non-rechargeable)

1. About this document

The instruction manual is an integral part of the instrument.
Keep this documentation to hand so that you can refer to it when necessary.
Always use the complete original instruction manual.
Please read this instruction manual through carefully and familiarize yourself with the product before putting it to use.
Hand this instruction manual on to any subsequent users of the product.
Pay particular attention to the safety instructions and warning advice in order to prevent injury and damage to the product.

2. Safety and disposal

2.1 Security

General safety instructions

Only operate the product properly, for its intended purpose, and within the parameters specified in the technical data.
Do not apply any force.
Do not operate the instrument if there are signs of damage to the housing or connected cables.
Dangers may also arise from objects to be measured or the measuring environment. Always comply with the locally valid safety regulations when carrying out measurements.
Do not store the product together with solvents.
Do not use any desiccants.
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.
Only use the batteries supplied in accordance with the instructions in the instruction manual.
Do not short-circuit the batteries.
Do not take the batteries apart and do not modify them.
Do not expose the batteries to heavy impacts, water, fire or temperatures in excess of 140 °F.
Do not store the batteries in the proximity of metal objects.
In the event of contact with battery acid: rinse affected areas thoroughly with water, and if necessary consult a doctor.
Do not use any leaky or damaged batteries.

Warnings

Always pay attention to any information denoted by the following warnings. Implement the precautionary measures specified!

DANGER

Risk of death!

WARNING

Indicates possible serious injury.

CAUTION

Indicates possible minor injury.

CAUTION

Indicates possible damage to equipment.

2.2 Disposal

Dispose of faulty rechargeable batteries and spent batteries in accordance with the valid legal specifications.
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

3. Product-specific information

Do not carry out measurements on live components.
Do not expose handles and feed lines to temperatures in excess of 158°F unless they are expressly approved for higher temperatures. Temperature specifications on probes/sensors refer only to the measuring range of the sensor system.
Only open the measuring instrument if this is expressly described in the documentation for the purposes of maintenance or servicing.

4. Intended use

The testo 535 is a handy, robust measuring instrument for recording ambient CO2 values. It is used for risk prevention and is intended for indoor use only.
Fields of application are, for example

Evaluation of the indoor climate
Heating systems with room air-dependent operation
Ventilation systems

The product should not be used in the following areas:

In potentially explosive atmospheres.
For diagnostic measurements in the medical field.

5. Product description

5.1 Instrument overview

1. Control keys
2. Display
3. Probe
4. Speaker for alarm sound
5. Battery compartment

Explanation of icons

Refer to instruction manual

6. First steps

6.1 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 ones that are the wrong type.
-Only use non-rechargeable alkaline batteries.

√ The instrument is switched off.
1. Open the battery compartment (on the back of the instrument) via the snap lock.
2. Insert or replace batteries (3 x AA alkaline batteries).
Observe the polarity!
3. Close the battery compartment.

NOTE: When not in use for a long period: Take out the batteries.

Symbol explanation

6.2 Getting to know the product

6.2.1 Connecting probes
The required probes are permanently connected or integrated. It is not possible to connect any additional sensors.

6.2.2 Switching the instrument on and off

Switching on
1. Press the On/Off key (0.5 sec).
√ Measurement view is opened:
The current reading is displayed or —– lights up if no reading is available.

Switching off
1. Press and hold down (2 sec) the On/Off key.
√ The display turns off.

6.2.3 Switching the display illumination on and off

√ The measuring instrument is switched on.
1. Press and hold down (2 sec) the MENU/ENTER key.
♦ The display illumination is switched on or off.

6.3 Establishing a Bluetooth® connection

The instrument can be connected to the testo Smart App via Bluetooth® connection

√ The measuring instrument is switched on.
◄ To enable the Bluetooth® connection for the first time, press and hold (approx. 2 sec) the ◄ key.
While the instrument is trying to establish a Bluetooth® connection, the icon flashes on the display.
Bluetooth® remains enabled until it is disabled manually by pressing and holding (approx. 2 sec) the ◄ key.
The measuring instrument saves the Bluetooth® setting and, depending on the configuration, starts up with Bluetooth® enabled or disabled.

6.3.1 Establishing a Bluetooth® connection to the testo Smart App

To establish a connection via Bluetooth®, you need a tablet or smartphone with the Testo Smart App already installed on it.
You can get the App for iOS instruments in the App Store or for Android instruments in the Play Store.

Compatibility:
Requires iOS 13.0 or later/Android 8.0 or later, requires Bluetooth® 4.2.

√ Bluetooth® is enabled in the measuring instrument.
1 Open the testo Smart App.
The app automatically searches for Bluetooth® devices in the vicinity.
2 In the Sensors menu, check whether the required instrument is connected.
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, the icon appears on the measuring instrument display.
The measuring instrument automatically synchronizes its date and time settings with the testo Smart App.
Once connected successfully, the current measured value from the measuring instrument appears on the app screen in the Live view.

7. Using the product

7.1 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.

If the measuring instrument is connected to the testo Smart App, settings can only be made via the app. The measuring instrument then remains in the measurement view and other menus, e.g. Settings, cannot be opened.

1. On/Off / MODE/END key
2. Bluetooth® / ◄ key
3. Battery indicator
4. Display of measured CO2 concentration
5. Selected unit
6. Print / ► key
7. Illumination / MENU/ENTER key

7.1.1 Implementing settings

Selecting, opening and setting functions
1 | Press the relevant key to select the functions

Secondary assignment (long press)
All keys with a grey corner have a secondary assignment, which can be selected by pressing and holding the key for a longer time (2 sec).

Adjustable functions

Ensure correct settings: all settings are transferred immediately. There is no Cancel function.

7.1.2 Opening configuration mode

√ | The instrument is switched on and is in the measurement view.
1 | Press MENU/ENTER until the display changes.
| The instrument is now in configuration mode.
| Press MENU/ENTER to switch to the next function. You can leave configuration mode at any time. To do this, press MODE/END until the instrument has changed to the measurement view. Any changes that have already been made in configuration mode will be saved.

7.1.3 Setting the unit

√ | Configuration mode is open, “UNITS” is displayed.
1. Press ◄ / ► to choose between metric (“METR”) and imperial (“IMPER”) units of measurement and confirm with MENU/ENTER.
| The currently set unit flashes.
2 | Press ◄ / ► to set the required unit and confirm with MENU/ENTER.

7.1.4 Setting alarm thresholds

√ | Configuration mode is open, “ min” is displayed.
1 | Press ◄ / ► to set the lower alarm threshold value and confirm with MENU/ENTER.
| “ max” is displayed.
2 | Press ◄ / ► to set the upper alarm threshold value and confirm with MENU/ENTER.

7.1.5 Setting the alarm sound

√ | Configuration mode is open, “ ” is displayed.
1 | Press ◄ / ► to enable/disable the alarm sound (“ON” / “OFF”) and confirm with MENU/ENTER.

7.1.6 Displaying temperature and pressure

To calculate the CO2 concentration, the measuring instrument needs the ambient temperature and the ambient air pressure.
These two parameters are measured by the measuring instrument, but are not output as separate readings; they are only displayed in the settings menu.

√ | Configuration mode is open.
1 | Press ◄ / ► to scroll through the configuration menus until “T_AMB” (ambient temperature) is displayed.
| The current ambient temperature is displayed.
2 | Press ◄ / ► to scroll through the configuration menus until “P_ABS” (absolute pressure) is displayed.
| The current ambient air pressure is displayed.

7.1.7 Carrying out a reset of the setting menus

√ | Configuration mode is open, “M. RES” (menu reset) is displayed.
1 | Press ◄ / ► to select the required option and confirm with MENU/ENTER:

NO: Do not carry out reset.
YES: Carry out reset. All concealed menus that were hiddenvia the testo Smart App are displayed again.

The instrument returns to measurement view.

7.1.8 Carrying out a reset of the measuring instrument

√ | Configuration mode is open, “RESET” is displayed.
1 | Press ◄ / ► to select the required option and confirm with MENU/ENTER:

NO: Do not carry out reset.
YES: Carry out reset. The instrument is reset to the factorysettings.

| The instrument returns to measurement view.

7.2 Measuring

√ | The instrument is switched on and is in the measurement view.
1 | Place the measuring instrument into the position in which the measurement is to be carried out.

IMPORTANT

The probe contains sensitive visual components. Please handle the probe with care.
Strong vibrations alter the factory calibration. Testing of measurement values at fresh air 350 to 450 ppm CO2 (urban air up to 700 ppm CO2).
Avoid dew on the probe, otherwise long-term stability will be impaired. If there is dew on the probe, this can lead to higher CO2 measurement values.
If the ambient temperature changes (change of measuring location, e.g. indoors/outdoors), the sensor/probe requires an acclimatization phase of a few minutes.
After the measuring instrument is switched on, there is a sensor warm-up phase of approx. 30 s.
The CO2 concentration in the sensor requires approx. 60 s to adjust to the environment. Gently waving the probe reduces the acclimatization time.
Keep the probe as far away from your body as possible. This avoids any influences due to the CO2 content of the air you breathe.

7.2.1 Freezing a reading, displaying the maximum/minimum value

The current reading can be frozen. The maximum and minimum values since the last time the instrument was switched on in the standard view or during a multi-point or continuous measurement can be displayed.

1 | Press ◄ several times until the desired value is displayed.

| The following are displayed in turn:

Hold: frozen measured value
Max: Maximum value
Min: Minimum value
Current measuring value

7.2.2 Resetting maximum/minimum values

The maximum/minimum values of all channels can be reset to the current reading.

1 | Press ◄ several times until Max or Min is shown.
2 | Hold down ◄ (approx. 2 s).
| All maximum and minimum values are reset to the current reading.

7.2.3 Carrying out multi-point mean calculation
1 | Press MODE/END.
| flashes.
| The number of readings recorded is displayed in the upper line, while the current reading is displayed in the lower line.
2 | To record readings (in the desired quantity):
Press MENU/ENTER (several times).
3 | To end measurement and calculate the mean value:
Press MODE/END.
| and flash.
The number of measured values and the calculated multi-point mean value are displayed.
4 | To switch back to the measuring view:
Press MODE/END.

7.2.4 Carrying out continuous mean calculation

1 | Press MODE/END twice.
| flashes.
The elapsed measuring time (mm:ss) is displayed in the upper line, while the current reading is displayed in the lower line.
2 | Start measurement:
Press MENU/ENTER.
3 | To interrupt/continue measurement:
Press MENU/ENTER each time.
4 | To end measurement and calculate the mean value:
Press MODE/END.
| and flash.
The measurement period and the calculated continuous mean value are displayed.
5 | To switch back to the measuring view:
Press MODE/END.

7.3 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.

1 | Press and hold ► to transfer the data to the printer.
Data is printed out (LED on the printer lights up green).

1. Instrument name
2. Firmware version and serial number
3. Date and time of printout
4. Measuring type and measured duration
5. Measurment values
6. Measurement parameters

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.

8.1 Overview of operating controls

1. Choice of applications
2. Switch between the views (live, graphic, table)
3. Display of connected measuring instruments including readings
4. Start/stop
5. Measurement configuration (the menu changes depending on the measuring instrument connected and the application selected)
6. Configuration of the measuring instrument

Additional symbols on the user interface of the app (not numbered)

The Main menu can be accessed via the icon at top left. To exit the main menu, select a menu or right-click on the guided menus. The last screen displayed is shown.

8.2 App options

8.2.2 Displaying App Info

In App Info you can find the version number of the installed App.

1 | Click on .
2 | Select Help and Information.
3 | 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.

1 | Click on .
2 | Select Help and Information.
| The tutorial is displayed. In the tutorial, swipe to display the next page.
3 | Click X to quit the tutorial.

8.3 Application menus

8.3.1 Selecting an application menu
1 | Click on .
| A selection of menus for various applications is displayed.
2 | Select the required application.
| Your selected application is displayed.

8.3.3 Displaying information about an application
1 | Click on .
| A selection of applications is displayed.
2 | Click on (i).
| The information about an application is displayed.

8.4 Making measuring instrument settings

| The measuring instrument is connected to the testo Smart App.
1 | Click on .
| The main menu opens.
2 | Click on Sensors.
| The Sensors menu opens.
3 | Click on the required measuring instrument.
| Information about the model, order number, serial number and firmware version is displayed.
4 | Click on the Settings tab.
| A window with settings for the respective measuring instrument opens.
In addition to the settings that can be performed on the measuring instrument, additional settings can also be made.

5 | 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.

| Changes to the measuring instrument settings in the app are transferred directly to the measuring instrument. Synchronization with the app is confirmed on the measuring instrument via “SYNC DONE”.

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.

The Settings tab in the Sensors menu is open.

√ The Settings tab in the Sensors menu is open.
1 | -Activate Customization instrumentmenu and click on the blue textChange instrument menu listunder the settings heading.

The Customization instrumentmenu dialogue opens.

On the measuring instrument, thefollowing menus can be displayed orhidden:

Configuring alarms
Alarm sound on/off
Setting the unit
Pitot tube factor (testo 512-1only)
Absolute pressure (testo 512-1 only)

2 | 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.

These settings can be reset via the menu reset “M.RES” and then all settings menus will be displayed on the measuring instrument again.

8.4.2 Setting Auto Off

√ | The Settings tab is open.
1 | Enable Activate Auto-off using the slider.
| The measuring instrument switches off automatically if no key is pressed for 10 min.

Exception : a frozen reading is shown on the display (“Hold” is displayed).

8.4.3 Activating damping

If the readings fluctuate wildly, it is advisable to damp the readings.

√ | The Settings tab is open.
1 | Enable Activate damping using the slider.
2 | Click on Average of the measured values.
| The window for Average of the measured values opens.
3 | Enter a value between 2 and 20 measured values.
| Changes to the measuring instrument settings in the app are transferred directly to the measuring instrument. Synchronization with the app is confirmed on the measuring instrument via “SYNC DONE”.

8.4.4 Configuring alarms

√ | The standard view with the LIVE tab is open.
1 | Click on .
2 | Select Alarm configuration.
| The menu with the overview of alarms that can be activated opens.
3 | Click on the checkbox to activate a specific alarm.
4 | Click on EDIT.
| The input window for activating and defining upper and lower warning and alarm values is displayed.
5 | Click OK to confirm the settings.
|Changes to the measuring instrument settings in the app are transferred directly to the measuring instrument. Synchronization with the app is confirmed on the measuring instrument via “SYNC DONE”.

8.5 Display of the readings

The available readings can be displayed in different views.

Live view:The readings transmitted by the measuring probes can be displayed in a liveview. Readings from all connected measuring probes are displayed.
Graphic view:Up to four different readings can be displayed in graph format. Readings tobe displayed can be selected by tapping on a reading above the diagram.
able view:In the table view, all readings are displayed in sequence according to dateand time. Different readings from the individual measuring probes can bedisplayed by pressing ◄ ►.

8.6 Adjusting the view

8.7 Exporting readings

1 | Click on .
2 | Select Memory.
3 | Click on Select measurement.

8.7.1 Excel (CSV) Export

8.7.2 PDF Export

1 | Click on Report.
| A selection window is displayed.
2 | If required, activate the Create PDF with all readings button.
3 | Click on Create.

For measurements, please be aware that the option 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.A report containing all the information is created.

| A selection window is displayed. The report can be sent via e-mail or Bluetooth®.
4 | Click on E-mail or Bluetooth®.
| The report will be sent.

8.8 Perform Firmware update

Ensure that the option for Enable update for connected instruments in 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.
1 | Click Start Update to perform the update.

If you click Later , the Update notification is shown again during the next connection.

During the instrument update the Bluetooth connection must not be disconnected.
The update needs to be performed completely and takes approx. 5-10 minutes depending on the used smartphone.

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.

9.1 Inserting / changing batteries

WARNUNG
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 ones that are the wrong type.
-Only use non-rechargeable alkaline batteries.

| The instrument is switched off.
1 | Open the battery compartment (on the back of the instrument) via the snap lock.
2 | Insert or replace batteries (3 x AA alkaline batteries).
Observe the polarity!
3 | Close the battery compartment.

9.2 Cleaning the instrument

1 | If the housing of the instrument is dirty, clean it with a damp cloth.

Do not use any aggressive cleaning agents or solvents! Mild household cleaning agents and soap suds may be used.

10. Technical data for testo 535

Feature	Value
Measurement parameters	ppm

11. Tips and assistance

11.1 Questions and answers

Question	Possible cause	Possible solution

is displayed
(top right on the display)| Instrument battery is almost spent| Replace instrument battery
Instrument switches itself off| ·    Auto Off function is switched on
·    Remaining battery capacity is insufficient| ·    Switch off Auto Off function
·    Change the battery.
Question| Possible cause| Possible solution
Display responds sluggishly| Ambient temperature is very low| Increase ambient temperature
Display: —–| Sensor error| Please contact your dealer or Testo Customer Service.
Display: OOOOO| Permissible measuring range has been exceeded| Keep within the permissible measuring range
Display: UUUUU| Permissible measuring range has been undershot| Keep within the permissible measuring range
Display: BT Fail| Bluetooth connection could not be established| ·    Check Bluetooth® connections.
·    Restart measuring instrument, restart testo Smart App.
Display: Print Fail| Printout could not be performed successfully| ·    Check Bluetooth® connections, switch off and then on again if necessary.
·    Switch printer off and then on again.
Display: Probe Fail| Probe damage| Please contact your dealer or Testo Customer Service.
Display: OTA Fail| The update process “over the air” of the measuring instrument could not be
completed successfully.| Restart the measuring instrument and testo Smart App and check the
Bluetooth® connection.
Display: APP Lost| Connection to the testo Smart App was interrupted. Keys are locked for 3 s.| Restart the measuring instrument and testo Smart App and check the Bluetooth® connection.