TESTO 560i User manual

testo 560i and testo Smart Valve
0564 1560
0560 5600
Instruction manual
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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 batteries...................................................................................8
7.2 Switching the instrument on and off .......................................................9
7.3 Establishing a Bluetooth®connection...................................................10
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................................................................................................11
7.3.2.1 Switching on.........................................................................................11
7.3.2.2 Switching off.........................................................................................12
8Using the product...............................................................................13
8.1 Control via manifold..............................................................................14
8.2 Connecting the instruments..................................................................15
8.3 Manual charging via weight..................................................................16
8.4 Automatic charging by target weight ....................................................18
8.5 Automatic charging by superheat.........................................................22
8.6 Automatic charging by subcooling........................................................25
8.7 Automatic charging via target superheat..............................................28
8.8 Control via app.....................................................................................32
8.8.1 Creating and editing a customer ..........................................................34
8.8.2 Creating and editing measuring sites...................................................35
8.8.3 Searching for and deleting measurement results.................................36
8.8.4 Sensors................................................................................................37
8.8.4.1 Information ...........................................................................................37
8.8.4.2 Settings................................................................................................38
8.8.5 Language.............................................................................................38
8.8.6 Measurement settings..........................................................................38
8.8.7 Company details...................................................................................39
8.8.8 Privacy settings....................................................................................39
8.8.9 Help and Information............................................................................40
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8.8.9.1 Instrument information.........................................................................40
8.8.9.2 Tutorial.................................................................................................40
8.8.9.3 Exclusion of liability..............................................................................40
9Maintenance....................................................................................... 41
9.1 Calibration ...........................................................................................41
9.2 Cleaning instruments...........................................................................41
9.3 Keeping connections clean..................................................................41
9.4 Removing oil residues .........................................................................41
9.5 Ensuring measuring accuracy.............................................................. 41
9.6 Changing batteries...............................................................................42
10 Technical data....................................................................................43
10.1 Technical data for testo 560i................................................................ 43
10.2 Technical data for testo Smart Valve...................................................44
11 Tips and assistance...........................................................................44
11.1 Accessories .........................................................................................44
12 Support...............................................................................................44
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1 About this document
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1 About 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.
2 Safety and disposal
Please observe the Testo information document (enclosed with the product).
3 Product-specific approvals
For the relevant country approvals, please refer to the printed quick reference
guides or short instructions enclosed with the products.
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4Product-specific information
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4 Product-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.
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5 Intended use
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5 Intended 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.
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6Product description
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6 Product description
6.1 Overview of testo 560i
1
On/off switch
2
Battery compartment (on rear)
Symbol explanation
Observe operating instructions
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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)
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.
Symbol explanation
Observe operating instructions
ATTENTION
Magnetic field
Damage to other devices!
-Keep a safe distance from products that can be
damaged by magnetism (e.g. monitors, computers,
credit cards).
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7First steps
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WARNING
Magnetic field
May be hazardous to the health of pacemaker wearers.
-Keep a minimum distance of 15 cm between the
pacemaker and the device.
7 First steps
7.1 Inserting batteries
Symbol explanation
Do not allow children under 6 years of age to play with batteries.
Do not throw batteries in the trash.
Do not charge batteries.
Do not place batteries near fire.
Batteries are recyclable.
Inserting batteries in the testo 560i
1
Open battery compartment.
2
Insert the batteries (scope of delivery) 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 batteries.
Inserting batteries in the testo Smart Valve
1
Unfold the suspension hook and open the battery compartment (clip
lock).
2
Insert the battery (supplied, 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.
When not in use for a long period: Take out the 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.
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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.
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.
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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.

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.
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
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.
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.
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8 Using 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 or with two testo 549i smart probes.
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.
The suitable filling mode must be selected individually based on the
AC system which needs to be filled.
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.
If unsure of total charge and information about the system is
unavailable, reclaim all refrigerant.
If the refrigerant bottle is empty and needs to be replaced with a new
one, the value of the previously filled quantity must be noted down.
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 manifold
✓
Scale and valve are switched on.
✓
The manifold is switched on and connected to the valve and scale via
Bluetooth®.
✓
The firmware of the manifold is up to date.
The firmware is updated by downloading the latest testo Smart App
from the App Store or Play Store.

Settings and controls are implemented via the manifold.
Manifold main menu
Measuring mode
Refrigeration
Evacuation
System Leak Test
Target Superheat
Compressor Test (DLT)
Delta T
Refrigerant Filling
Bluetooth®
Connection to the testo Smart App or Smart Probes
Settings
Backlight duration
Backlight brightness
Auto Off
Auto Tfac (Temperature compensation factor)
Units
Language
Setup Wizard
Restore factory settings
Instrument information
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Manifold control keys
Symbol
Meaning
- Open menu
- Confirm input
- Switch on the display illumination:
Press and hold the key for >2s
- Switch off the display illumination:
Press and hold the key for >2s
/
Change/navigate the display screen.
- Switches to the measurement view
- Back to the menu
- Switch off the instrument: Press
and hold the key for >2s
8.2 Connecting the instruments
Before each use, make sure that the refrigerant hoses are in flawless
condition.
Observe the system's maximum permitted operating pressure.
Do not switch on the testo Smart Valve until all hoses have been
attached and the installation is ready for charging.
Protect the testo Smart Valve from vibrations. Otherwise, safe opening
and closing cannot be guaranteed.
If the testo Smart Valve is subjected to a hard impact or a fall, it must
be switched on and off again. Otherwise, the valve position may be lost.
✓
All connections must be pressureless (ambient pressure).
1
Place refrigerant bottle on scale.
Make sure that there is always enough refrigerant in the bottle so that
the charging process can be carried out correctly.
2
Connect refrigerant bottle to valve.
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3.1
From the valve, connect the yellow refrigerant hose to the middle port
of the manifold and connect the low pressure side (blue) and high
pressure side (red) of the manifold to the system.
Pay attention to the refrigerant flow direction. This is indicated by an
arrow on the valve.
3.2
When using the app, connect the valve directly to the system with
refrigerant hoses, without the manifold.
Ensure hoses are filled with refrigerant prior to opening valves into a
system to eliminate air from entering the system.
3.3
Click 3 times on on/off button to open the valve for 1 second and fill
the hoses with refrigerant.
8.3 Manual charging via weight
This function enables a refrigerant circuit to be charged manually via weight
using the testo 560i in combination with the app or testo 550s / testo 557s
manifold.
By manually opening and closing the refrigerant bottle valve, the system is
charged with refrigerant until the target value (weight/superheating/subcooling)
is reached.
Displaying the current target values superheating/subcooling is only
possible in combination with testo 115i smart probes.
When using the manifold, the app is in second-screen mode. All
settings must be made on the manifold.
Before each measurement, check that the refrigerant hoses are in
flawless condition and applied to all ports tight to prevent leaks.
The system must be supervised by a competent person throughout the
entire process.
✓
testo 560i is connected via Bluetooth to the testo Smart App or the
testo 550s / testo 557s manifold.
✓
testo 560i is integrated into the refrigerant circuit.
1
Select the required refrigerant on the manifold/app and press
[Menu/Enter] to confirm.
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1.1
If necessary, zero sensor on manifold/app [P = 0].
1.2
If necessary, zero testo 560i on manifold/app [W = 0].
2
Open connected valve(s) manually
and add refrigerant to the system
until the required value is reached.
Charging manually means the
user will need to control the
charge by opening and closing
valves with a manifold or other
valves.

Added refrigerant is displayed in g/kg
increments on the manifold/app.
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8.4 Automatic charging by target weight
This function enables the system to be charged automatically with an input
target weight using the testo 560i scale and the testo Smart Valve in
combination with the app or the testo 550s / testo 557s manifold.
When using the manifold, the app is in second-screen mode. All
settings must be made on the manifold.
Before each measurement, check that the refrigerant hoses are in
flawless condition and applied to all ports tight to prevent leaks.
The system must be supervised by a competent person throughout the
entire process.
✓
testo 560i and testo Smart Valve are connected via Bluetooth to the
testo Smart App or the testo 550s / testo 557s manifold.
✓
testo 560i and testo Smart Valve are integrated into the refrigerant
circuit.
1
Select the required refrigerant on the manifold/app and press
[Menu/Enter] to confirm.
1.1
If necessary, zero sensor on manifold/app [P = 0].
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