TESTO 521 User manual

Software module for tteessttoo552211//552266
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Foreword/Copyright
Foreword
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General notes
This documentation contains important information about the features and use of the
product. Please read this document through carefully and familiarise yourself with the
operation of the product before putting it to use. Keep this documentation to hand so
that you can refer to it when necessary.
Pictograms
Symbols Meaning Comments
Warning advice: Warning! Read the warning advice carefully and
Serious physical injury could be caused if the specified take the specified precautionary measures!
precautionary measures are not taken.
Warning advice: Caution! Read the warning advice carefully and
Slight physical injury or damage to equipment could take the specified precautionary measures!
occur if the specified precautionary measures are not
taken.
Note. Please pay particular attention.
Position the cursor over the specified element and click -
with the left mouse key.
Position the cursor over the specified element and click -
with the right mouse key.
Identification
- Terms which you will find on the screen again are shown in
italics .
- Terms which you will find on the screen again and are also able to “click on” are
shown in bboolldd..
Indicates for which instrument variant a menu can be executed.
General notes 3
526
521
Warning!
Caution!

Foreword/Copyright..........................................................2
General notes ..................................................................3
Content ............................................................................4
1. Licence agreement ......................................................6
2. Intended purpose ........................................................7
3. Installation ....................................................................8
3.1 System requirements ..............................................8
3.2 Installing the software ..............................................8
4. Programming................................................................9
4.1 Connecting the testo 521/526 to the PC ......................9
4.2 Setting up a connection ..............................................10
4.3 Opening a connection ................................................11
4.4 Programming the testo 521/526 ................................12
Module bar ................................................................13
Instrument..................................................................13
Settings......................................................................13
Cross-section ............................................................20
Measuring program....................................................21
4.5 Fast measurement ......................................................23
Monitor functions ......................................................24
Settings......................................................................25
4.6 Scheduling..................................................................26
5. Troubleshooting ........................................................27
Content
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Content

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1. Licence Agreement
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1. Licence Agreement
This is a legally binding contract between you, as the end user, and Testo.
Once you or another authorised person opens the sealed CD-ROM packaging, the conditions of this contract
are recognised. If you do not agree with the conditions, return the unopened software package with all accom-
panying items, including all written documentation and boxes, to the point from which you purchased the soft-
ware and your money will be returned in full.
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using the software exceeds the number of licences acquired you are then required to provide suitable mecha-
nisms or procedures to ensure that the number of persons using the software simultaneously does not exceed
the number of licences.
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protection you can make a single copy of the software solely for security and filing purposes or you can trans-
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Reverse engineering, decompilation, disassembly are not permitted. For every infringement of protective
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minimum time period if stipulated by the laws in the country of purchase that the software generally
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antee that the software will run without interruptions or errors. If the software does not function normally in
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Likewise claims supported by inalienable legal stipulations are unaffected.
Copyright © 2003 by Testo AG

2. Intended purpose
This software module is used for storing, exporting and evaluating individual readings
and series of measurements and for configuring the handheld testo 521 and
testo 526.
The graphical presentation of readings is the main task of this program.
This software, when combined with the instruments and their probes, allows
- readings and measurement series stored in the instrument to be archived on a PC
- the handheld testo 521 and testo 526 instruments to be pre-programmed
- schedules to be planned
- individual print texts for logs to be set
- standard online measurements
- special quick online measurements
- pressure trends to be monitored and recorded according to trigger settings
- measurements to be graphically represented
The instructions contained in this manual presuppose that you are familiar with how to
operate your computer under Windows®.
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3.1 System requirements
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• PC with operating system
- Microsoft Windows 95 or higher (if compatible)
- Microsoft Windows NT 4, Service Pack 4 or higher
(if compatible)
- Windows 2000 or higher (if compatible)
• CD-ROM drive
• Pentium 100 MHz
• 32 MB RAM
• 15 MB hard disk space free
• Free serial interface (COM) or suitable adapter
3.2 Installing the software
The software interface (appearance, operation philo-
sophy) is defined in accordance with the Microsoft®
Office Standard. Icons and menu items are specified
according to this standard. If you already use Office
programs (Word®, Excel®, PowerPoint® ...), you will
quickly become familiar with the user interface.
IInnssttaallllaattiioonnpprroocceessss
In order to adapt the programming of your
testo 521/526 to your own particular requirements,
you will need a PC on which the testo ComSoft soft-
ware is installed.
Instructions for installing and operating the software
can be found in the testo ComSoft manual.
After successfully installing the software, continue
with 4.1 Connecting the testo 521/526 to the PC.
3. Installation
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3. Installation

4.1 Connecting the testo
521/526 to the PC
To be able to connect the testo 521/526 to your PC,
you need a free serial interface (RS232).
If you only have USB interfaces, you need a USB-to-
serial adapter, which can be obtained from your PC
dealer. Testo recommends the following adapter:
model no. F5U103 from Belkin. It has been checked
for functional compatibility with the testo ComSoft
software.
11Connect the serial connecting cable (0409 0178) to
your PC.
22Connect the testo 521/526 to the connecting
cable.
33Start the testo ComSoft software.
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4. Programming
526
521

4. Programming
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4.2 Setting up a connection
11Start the testo ComSoft software.
22Select IInnssttrruummeenntt>>AAuuttooddeetteecctt......
- The Autodetect (searching) window opens.
- A connection to the found instrument is set up
automatically and the name of the connection then
appears in the archive window.
--oorr--
22Select IInnssttrruummeenntt>>NNeewwddeevviiccee.
- The New device setup wizard window opens.
33From the devices available, select tteessttoo552211//552266
and click on NNeexxtt.
44Under Connection, select the interface through
which you connected the instrument to your PC
and then click on NNeexxtt.
55Enter a name for the connection and click on
FFiinniisshh.
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521

4.3 Opening a connection
In the archive window, double-click on the connec-
tion you want to open.
-
If a measurement log is stored in the testo 521/526 ,
the log symbol and the short name of the log will
appear under the opened connection.
When the connection is opened the readings sto-
red in the testo 521/526 are not transferred to the
PC. To transfer the readings:
Double-click on the short name of the log (see
instruction manual for the testo ComSoft
software).
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526
521

4.4 Programming the
testo 521/526
Programming will result in the loss of any readings
that are stored in the device.
Any data in the device should be exported
before programming (see instruction manual for
the testo ComSoft software).
Select IInnssttrruummeenntt>>DDeevviicceeccoonnttrrooll.
This function is only activated if the name of the con-
nection is highlighted in colour. If this is not the case:
First click on the name of the connection and then
select IInnssttrruummeenntt>>DDeevviicceeccoonnttrrooll..
- The window for programming the testo 521 or
testo 526 opens.
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526
521
526
521

Module bar
On the left-hand side is a bar in which the available
modules are represented. You can select these by
clicking on them with the mouse .
Instrument
In the IInnssttrruummeennttmodule you can read general infor-
mation about the testo 521 or testo 526.
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526
521
526
521

Settings
In the Settings window you can select the parameters
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Date and time:
The set date and time are displayed.
Click on SSyynncchhrroonniizzeeto synchronize the date and
the time with the clock of your PC.
526
521
526
521

Units
Click on UUnniittss.
Options (testo 521)
To switch additional parameters on or off,
click on OOppttiioonnss.
Air density button
The AAiirrddeennssiittyybutton starts the wizard for calculating
the air density.
Manual density calculation
Activate the MMaannuuaallmenu item.
Press the NNeexxttbutton.
Enter the pitot tube factor.
Press the FFiinniisshhbutton.
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526
521
521
521

Calculating density from ambient conditions
Activate the FFrroommaammbbiieennttccoonnddiittiioonnssmenu item.
Press the NNeexxttbutton.
- Inputting ambient conditions manually
Activate the MMaannuuaallmenu item.
Enter values.
- Ambient conditions from height
Select the FFrroommhheeiigghhttmenu item and press the
NNeexxttbutton.
Enter the height and the pressure difference from
the ambient pressure at the channel and then click
on NNeexxtt.
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521

Enter the pitot tube factor.
- Barometer value of ambient conditions
Select the WWiitthhbbaarroommeetteerrvvaalluueemenu item and
click on NNeexxtt.
Enter the barometer value, height and pressure dif-
ference and click on NNeexxtt.
Enter the pitot tube factor.
After entering the values, click on FFiinniisshh.
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Options (testo 526)
Switching additional parameters on or off
Channels
Click on CChhaannnneellss.
With scalable sensors, scaling coefficients can be sti-
pulated for the sensor inputs.
Activate the channel to which the power cable is con-
nected. Click on SSccaalliinngg.
Select the input value and unit and confirm with
OOKK.
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526
526
521

Service
Click on SSeerrvviiccee.
- Address
Press the AAddddrreessssbutton. The Enter address window
is then opened. Create the user address. Confirm the
input with OK.
A maximum of 24 characters can be entered per input
field.
- Printed heading
Press the PPrriinntteeddhheeaaddiinnggbutton. The
Printed heading
window opens. Enter the heading. Confirm the input
with OOKK.
- Factory reset
Press the FFaaccttoorryyrreesseettbutton. The Factory reset win-
dow opens. You are asked whether a factory reset is
to be performed.
If you select YYeess: the factory reset will be performed
and all adjustable parameters will
be reset.
If you select NNoo: factory reset will be cancelled.
Instrument memory is cleared.
You will need to set the language again.
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521

4. Programming
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Cross-section
Activate the desired cross-section with the mouse
key.
Then press the mouse key and open the
PPrrooppeerrttiieessmenu.
- Enter the value for round surfaces.
- Enter the value for rectangular surfaces.
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