TESTO 560i User manual

testo 560i and testo Smart Valve
0564 1560
0560 5600
Instruction manual

Contents
Contents
1About this document ...........................................................................3
2Safety and disposal..............................................................................3
3Product-specific approvals .................................................................3
4Product-specific information...............................................................4
5Intended use .........................................................................................5
6Product description .............................................................................6
6.1 Overview of testo 560i............................................................................6
6.2 Overview of testo Smart Valve ...............................................................7
7First steps .............................................................................................8
7.1 Inserting (rechargeable) batteries...........................................................8
7.2 Switching the instrument on and off .......................................................9
7.3 Establishing a Bluetooth®connection.....................................................9
7.3.1 Establishing a Bluetooth®connection to the testo Smart App ..............10
7.3.2 Establishing a Bluetooth®connection to the testo 550s / testo 557s
manifold................................................................................................10
7.3.2.1 Switching on .........................................................................................11
7.3.2.2 Switching off .........................................................................................11
8Using the product...............................................................................12
8.1 Control via app .....................................................................................13
8.1.1 Creating and editing a customer...........................................................15
8.1.2 Creating and editing measuring sites ...................................................16
8.1.3 Searching for and deleting measurement results .................................17
8.1.4 Sensors ................................................................................................18
8.1.4.1 Information ...........................................................................................18
8.1.4.2 Settings ................................................................................................19
8.1.5 Language .............................................................................................19
8.1.6 Measurement settings ..........................................................................20
8.1.7 Company details...................................................................................20
8.1.8 Privacy settings ....................................................................................20
8.1.9 Help and Information ............................................................................21
8.1.9.1 Instrument information..........................................................................21
8.1.9.2 Tutorial .................................................................................................21
8.1.9.3 Exclusion of liability ..............................................................................21
8.2 Control via manifold..............................................................................22
8.3 Connecting the instruments..................................................................23

Contents
8.4 Manual charging via weight ................................................................. 24
8.5 Automatic charging by target weight.................................................... 26
8.6 Automatic charging by target superheat .............................................. 28
8.7 Automatic charging by target subcooling ............................................. 30
8.8 Automatic charging via target superheat ............................................. 32
9Maintenance ....................................................................................... 34
9.1 Calibration ........................................................................................... 34
9.2 Cleaning instruments ........................................................................... 34
9.3 Keeping connections clean.................................................................. 34
9.4 Removing oil residues ......................................................................... 34
9.5 Ensuring measuring accuracy ............................................................. 34
9.6 Changing batteries/rechargeable batteries .......................................... 35
10 Technical data.................................................................................... 36
10.1 Technical data for testo 560i................................................................ 36
10.2 Technical data for testo Smart Valve ................................................... 37
11 Tips and assistance........................................................................... 37
11.1 Accessories ......................................................................................... 37
12 Support............................................................................................... 38

1 About this document
3
1About this document
•The instruction manual is an integral part of the instrument.
•Pay particular attention to the safety instructions and warning advice in order
to prevent injury and damage to the product.
•Please read this instruction manual through carefully and familiarize yourself
with the product before putting it to use.
•Familiarity with a PC as well as the Microsoft®products is assumed in this
documentation.
Symbols and writing standards
Display Explanation
Note: basic or further information
Warning advice, risk level according to the signal word:
Warning! Serious physical injury may occur.
Caution! Minor physical injury or damage to the equipment may
occur.
Careful! Possible damage to equipment.
-Implement the specified precautionary measures.
1
2
…
Action: several steps, the sequence must be followed

Result of an action

Requirement
Menu
Elements of the instrument, the instrument display or the
program interface.
[OK]
Control keys of the instrument or buttons of the program
interface.
2Safety and disposal
Please observe the Testo information document (enclosed with the product).
3Product-specific approvals
For the relevant country approvals, please refer to the printed quick reference
guides or short instructions enclosed with the products.

4Product-specific information
4
4Product-specific information
•The instrument being dropped or any other comparable mechanical stress
may result in breakage of the pipe sections in the refrigerant hoses. The
valve positioners may also suffer damage, causing further damage inside
the measuring instrument that is not necessarily visible externally. Therefore,
always replace the refrigerant hoses with new ones after the measuring
instrument is dropped or after any comparable mechanical stress. For your
own safety, return the instrument to Testo Customer Service for technical
inspection.
•Electrostatic charging may destroy the instrument. Integrate all the
components (system, manifold’s valve block, refrigerant bottle, etc.) into the
equipotential bonding (earthing). Please see the safety instructions for the
system and the refrigerant used.
•Refrigerant gases can harm the environment. Please note the applicable
environmental regulations.
•Use with A2L refrigerants
Testo measuring instruments (as of July 2020) can be used in compliance
with the prescribed laws, standards, directives and safety regulations for
refrigeration systems and refrigerants as well as regulations of the
manufacturers of refrigerants of safety group A2L as per ISO 817.
Regional standardization and interpretation must always be observed.
For example, DIN EN 378-Part 1-4 applies to the scope of the EN standards.
During maintenance work, the employer must ensure that a hazardous
explosive atmosphere is prevented (see also TRBS1112, TRBS2152 VDMA
24020-3).
A hazardous and potentially explosive atmosphere must be anticipated
during maintenance and repair work on refrigeration systems with flammable
refrigerants (e.g. those in category A2L and A3).
Maintenance, repairs, removal of refrigerants and commissioning of systems
may only be carried out by qualified personnel.

5 Intended use
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5Intended use
The testo 560i scale and the testo Smart Valve are aids for carrying out
maintenance and service work on refrigeration systems and heat pumps. They
may only be used by qualified authorized personnel.
Via their functions, the instruments help with charging refrigeration systems and
heat pumps.
The testo 560i and testo Smart Valve can be used either in conjunction with
the testo Smart App or in conjunction with one of the testo 550s and testo 557s
manifolds.
The testo Smart Valve is compatible with most non-corrosive refrigerants,
water and glycol. The testo Smart Valve is not compatible with refrigerants
containing ammonia.
The products are suitable for gaseous charging of refrigeration systems.
When charging with liquid refrigerant, an evaporation adapter must be used to
protect the compressor or the flow rate limited via the manifold.
ATTENTION
Charging liquid refrigerant too quickly can damage the compressor!
-Only charge liquid refrigerant slowly.
The products must not be used in potentially explosive atmospheres!
The testo Smart Valve must not be used in the vicinity of a magnetic field.
ATTENTION
Danger due to leaking refrigerant.
The testo Smart Valve does not constitute a safety mechanism.
-Stop the flow of refrigerant at the refrigerant bottle once the
charging process has been completed.
-Always stop the flow of refrigerant from the refrigerant bottle to the
testo Smart Valve when not in use.
Always hang the testo Smart Valve up straight using the hook and
make sure that the scale and the valve are always level/horizontal.

6Product description
6
6Product description
6.1 Overview of testo 560i
1
On/off switch 2
Battery compartment (on rear)
It is not possible to charge
rechargeable batteries in the
instrument.

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6.2 Overview of testo Smart Valve
1
Folding suspension device (rear) 2
On/off switch
- 1x click: Switch on
- Hold down: Switch off
- 3x clicks: Open valve for 1 s
3
Status LED
- Constant red: Valve open 4
Battery compartment (on rear)
It is not possible to charge
rechargeable batteries in the
instrument.
5
Refrigerant outlet: Connection
7/16" UNF, brass. For refrigerant
hoses with quick-release fitting,
passage can be closed via valve
positioner.
6
Refrigerant inlet: Connection
7/16" UNF, brass. For refrigerant
hoses with quick-release fitting,
passage can be closed via valve
positioner.

7First steps
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7First steps
7.1 Inserting (rechargeable) batteries
Inserting batteries/rechargeable batteries in the testo 560i
1
Open battery compartment.
2
Insert the batteries (scope of delivery) or rechargeable batteries (4 x
1.5V, type AA / Mignon / LR6) into the battery compartment. Observe
the polarity!
3
Close the battery compartment.

After inserting the batteries, the instrument switches on automatically
and is in Bluetooth
®
connection mode.
In Bluetooth®connection mode, connection can be established to the
testo Smart App or to a testo 550s or testo 557s manifold.
Do not change or remove batteries during operation, otherwise the
charging process will be interrupted.
When not in use for a long period: Take out the (rechargeable)
batteries.
Inserting batteries/rechargeable batteries in the testo Smart Valve
1
Unfold the suspension hook and open the battery compartment (clip
lock).
2
Insert the battery (supplied) or rechargeable battery (1 x 9.0V (6LR61)
block battery) into the battery compartment. Observe the polarity!
3
Close the battery compartment.

After inserting the batteries, the instrument switches on automatically
and is in Bluetooth
®
connection mode.
In Bluetooth®connection mode, connection can be established to the
testo Smart App or to a testo 550s or testo 557s manifold.
Do not change or remove batteries during operation, otherwise the
charging process will be interrupted.

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When not in use for a long period: Take out the (rechargeable)
batteries.
7.2 Switching the instrument on and off
Switching on testo 560i
1
Press the ON key.

The instrument switches on and is in Bluetooth®connection mode.
In Bluetooth®connection mode, connection can be established to the
testo Smart App or to a testo 550s or testo 557s manifold.
2
Press and hold the ON key.

The instrument is switched off.
Switching on Testo Smart Valve

Do not switch on Testo Smart Valve until all hoses have been
attached and the installation is ready for charging.
1
Press the ON key.

The instrument switches on and is in Bluetooth®connection mode.
In Bluetooth®connection mode, connection can be established to the
testo Smart App or to a testo 550s or testo 557s manifold.
2
Press and hold the ON key.

The instrument is switched off.
7.3 Establishing a Bluetooth®connection

The testo 560i scale or the testo Smart Valve are switched on.

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7.3.1 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 obtain the app for iOS devices from the App
Store, for Android devices from the Play Store or by
scanning the QR code in the manifold.
Compatibility:
Requires iOS 12.0 or later/Android 6.0 or later, requires Bluetooth®4.0.
1
Open Testo Smart App.

The app automatically searches for Bluetooth® devices in the vicinity.
2
In the Bluetooth menu, check whether the required instrument is
connected.

If necessary, switch the instrument to be connected off and on again
to restart the connection mode.
7.3.2 Establishing a Bluetooth®connection to the
testo 550s / testo 557s manifold

The instrument is switched on and the measurement menu is
displayed.
1
Press [Menu/Enter].
2
Use [▲] / [▼] to select Bluetooth
and [Menu/Enter] to confirm.

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
The Bluetooth menu is displayed.
7.3.2.1 Switching on

The Bluetooth menu is selected.
1
[Menu/Enter]

In the On/Off switch icon, is
displayed.
2
Enable Bluetooth®: Use [▼] to
activate the [Completed] button and
[Menu/Enter] to confirm.

When the Bluetooth®icon appears on the display, Bluetooth®is
switched on.

Bluetooth®automatically searches for and connects available devices.

If necessary, switch the instrument to be connected off and on again
to restart the connection mode.
7.3.2.2 Switching off

The Bluetooth®menu is activated.
1
[Menu/Enter]

In the On/Off switch icon, is
displayed.

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3
Disable Bluetooth®: Use [▼] to
activate the [Completed] button and
[Menu/Enter] to confirm.

When the Bluetooth
®
icon is not shown on the display, Bluetooth
®
is
switched off.
8Using the product
The testo 560i scale and the testo Smart Valve can either be used in
conjunction with the testo Smart App or in conjunction with one of the testo
550s and testo 557s manifolds.
This product is suitable for gaseous charging of refrigeration systems.
When charging with liquid refrigerant, an evaporation adapter must be
used to protect the compressor or the flow rate limited via the manifold.
The valve opens and attempts to fill with the set charge quantity. When
charging by target weight, no pulsating charging takes place.
ATTENTION
Charging liquid refrigerant too quickly can damage the compressor!
-Only charge liquid refrigerant slowly.
It is necessary to enter the maximum capacity of the system to prevent
overcharging.
Despite automation, the system can be overcharged. Reasons for this
may be due to specific local or system-specific conditions. The
technician must always monitor the automatic charging.
If the superheat cannot be measured (display shows xx° superheat),
then automatic charging cannot be started. Measuring the superheat
forms the basis for automatic charging.
Generally, charging stops in the following situations:
•The weight on the scale changes suddenly or involuntarily.
•The maximum charge quantity has been reached, although the final
value (SH/SC) has not yet been reached.

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8.1 Control via app

Scale and valve are switched on.

The app is installed on the smartphone and connected to the valve
and scale via Bluetooth®.

Settings and controls are implemented via the app.
1
Open main menu
2
Display of the measurement period
3
Display of the maximum system charging
4
Reading for each probe
5
Can be controlled with different function keys
6
Instrument status bar
7
Configuration
8
Edit reading display

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Further symbols on the user interface (without numbering)
One level back
Exit view
Share measurement data/report
Search
Favourite
Deleting
Further information
Display report
Multiple selection
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.
Measure
Customer
Memory
Sensors
Settings
Help and Information
Other applications

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8.1.1 Creating and editing a customer
In the Customer menu, all customer and measuring site information can be
created, edited and deleted. Fields marked with * are mandatory. Without any
information in this field, no customers or measuring sites can be stored.
1
Click on .

Main menu opens.
2
Click on Customer.

The Customer menu opens.
3
Click on + New Customer.

A new customer can be created.
4
Store all relevant customer data.
5
Click on Save.

The new customer was saved.

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8.1.2 Creating and editing measuring sites
1
Click on .

Main menu opens.
2
Click on Customer.

The Customer menu opens.
3
Click on + New Customer.
4
Click on right tab Measuring Points.
5
Click on + New Measuring Point.

A new measuring point can be created.
6
Store all relevant measuring site information.
7
Click on right tab Parameters.
8
Select further parameters.

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For the duct, outlet or duct with k-factor measuring points, further
parameter settings can be implemented.
9
Click on Save.

The new measuring site has been saved.
8.1.3 Searching for and deleting measurement
results
In the Memory menu, you can call up all the stored measurements, analyze
them in detail and also create and save csv data and PDF reports. When
clicking on a measurement, an overview of the measurement results is
displayed.
In the Memory menu, all stored measurements are sorted by date and time.
Searching

The Memory menu is open.
1
Click on .

Search field with measurements opens.
2
Enter the customer name or measuring site or date/time in the search
field.

The result is displayed.
Deleting
1
Click on .

A check box is displayed in front of each measurement.
2
Click on the required measurement.

A tick is displayed in the respective box.
3
Click on .

Information window is displayed.
4
Acknowledge the information.

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
Selected measurements were deleted.
8.1.4 Sensors
All sensors used with the App can be found in the Sensors menu. There,
you can view general information about currently connected probes as well as
recently connected probes.
8.1.4.1 Information
Information is stored for each probe.

The app is connected to testo 550s / testo 557s.
1
Click on .

Main menu opens.
2
Click on Sensors.

The Sensors menu opens.
3
Click on one of the displayed probes.

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
Information is displayed about the model, order number, serial number
and firmware version.
8.1.4.2 Settings
Settings can also be made for each probe.

The probe is connected to the App.
1
Click on .

Main menu opens.
2
Click on Sensors.

The Sensors menu opens.
3
Click on one of the displayed probes.
4
Click on the Settings tab.
5
Click on one of the displayed probes.

Settings appear that can be changed if necessary.
8.1.5 Language
1
Click on Settings.

The Settings menu opens.
2
Click on Language.

A window with different languages opens.
3
Click on the required language.

The required language is set.