TESTO 420 User manual

testo 420 · Flow Hood
Instruction manual

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1 Contents
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1Contents
1Contents.......................................................................................... 3
2Safety and the environment ............................................................. 5
2.1. About this document.......................................................................5
2.2. Ensure safety...................................................................................6
2.3. Protecting the environment .............................................................6
3Specifications .................................................................................. 6
4Technical data ................................................................................. 7
5Product description ....................................................................... 10
5.1. Overview........................................................................................10
5.1.1. Measurement setup ............................................................10
5.1.2. Overview of testo 420 .........................................................11
6First steps...................................................................................... 13
7Using the product .......................................................................... 15
7.1. Switching Bluetooth® on and off ..................................................15
7.2. Settings for the measurement .......................................................16
7.2.1. Damping (Gliding Average)..................................................16
7.2.2. Hood Calibration .................................................................16
7.2.3. Zeroing Interval (Automatic Zeroing) ...................................16
7.3. Volume flow measurement setup ..................................................17
7.4. Measuring......................................................................................20
7.4.1. Volume flow measurement..................................................20
7.4.2. Pitot tube measurement......................................................20
7.4.3. Differential pressure measurement .....................................21
7.5. Saving............................................................................................21
7.6. Transferring measurement data to the PC ....................................22

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8Maintaining the product ................................................................. 23
8.1. Cleaning the instrument................................................................ 23
9Tips and assistance ....................................................................... 23
9.1. Questions and answers ................................................................ 23
9.2. Accessories and spare parts ........................................................ 24
10 Authorizations................................................................................ 26

2 Safety and the environment
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2Safety and the environment
2.1. About this document
Use
> Please read this documentation through carefully and
familiarize yourself with the product before putting it to use.
Pay particular attention to the safety instructions and warning
advice in order to prevent injuries and damage to the products.
> Keep this document to hand so that you can refer to it when
necessary.
> Hand this documentation on to any subsequent users of the
product.
Symbols and writing standards
Representation Explanation
Warning advice, risk level according to the
signal word:
Warning! Serious physical injury may occur.
Caution! Slight physical injury or damage to
the equipment may occur.
> Implement the specified precautionary
measures.
Note: Basic or further information.
1. ...
2. ...
Action: more steps, the sequence must be
followed.
> ... Action: a step or an optional step.
- ... Result of an action.
Menu Elements of the instrument, the instrument
display or the program interface.
[OK] Control keys of the instrument or buttons of
the program interface.
... | ... Functions/paths within a menu.
“...” Example entries

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2.2. Ensure safety
> Do not operate the instrument if there are signs of damage at
the housing, mains unit or feed lines.
> Do not perform contact measurements on non-insulated, live
parts.
> Do not store the product together with solvents. Do not use
any desiccants.
> Carry out only the maintenance and repair work on this
instrument that is described in the documentation. Follow the
prescribed steps exactly. Use only original spare parts
from Testo.
> Dangers may also arise from the systems being measured or
the measuring environment: Note the safety regulations valid in
your area when performing the measurements.
2.3. Protecting the environment
> Dispose of faulty rechargeable batteries/spent batteries in
accordance with the valid legal specifications.
> At the end of its useful life, send the product to the separate
collection for electric and electronic devices (observe local
regulations) or return the product to Testo for disposal.
3Specifications
The testo 420 is used for volume flow measurements (main
application), Pitot tube measurements and pressure
measurements for air conditioning and ventilation systems. Thanks
to its interchangeable flow hoods, the testo 420 can be used for air
inlets and outlets of various sizes.
With the additional App (Android/iOS), the readings can be
conveniently displayed on a tablet or smartphone, and in addition
a measurement can be started, stopped and saved via the App.

4 Technical data
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4Technical data
The use of the wireless module is subject to the regulations and
stipulations of the respective country of use, and the module may only
be used in countries for which a country certification has been
granted. The user and every owner has the obligation to adhere to
these regulations and prerequisites for use, and acknowledges that
the re-sale, export, import etc. in particular in countries without
wireless permits, is his responsibility.
Feature Values
Measurement
parameters
Temperature: °C / °F
Humidity: %RH / %rF / td°C / WB°C
Flow velocity : m/s / ft/min
Volume flow: m³/h / cfm / l/s
Pressure (absolute pressure): hPa / mbar / kPa
Pressure (differential pressure): Pa / hPa /
mbar / mmH2O / inH2O
Measuring cycle 1/sec
Interfaces Probe interface Mini DIN
Micro USB
Measuring ranges Temperature: -20 to +60 °C / -4 to 140 °F
Humidity: 0 to 100% RH
Wet bulb temperature: -20 to +60 WB°C
Dew point: -76 to +60 td°C
Flow velocity: 0 to 14 m/s /
0 to 2750 ft/min
Volume flow: 50 to 4000 m³/h /
30 to 2350 cfm / 11 to 1100 l/s
Pressure (absolute pressure):
700 to 1100 hPa
Pressure (differential pressure): -
120 to +120 Pa

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Feature Values
Resolution Temperature: 0.1 °C / 0.1°F
Humidity: 0.1% RH
Flow velocity: 0.01 m/s
Volume flow: 1 m³/h / 1 cfm
Pressure (absolute pressure): 0.1 hPa /
0.1 mbar / 0.01 kPa
Pressure (differential pressure): 0.001 Pa /
0.00001 hPa / 0.00001 mbar / 0.0001 mm
H2O / 0.000001 inH2O
Accuracy
(nominal temperatur
e 22°C/71.6°F)
Temperature: ±0.5 °C (0 to +70 °C) / ±0.8 °C
(-20 to 0 °C)
Humidity: ±1.8% RH +3% of m.v. at +22 °C
(5 to 80% RH) (longer high humidity application
can result in a temporary sensor drift)
Flow velocity: no accuracy specification
since calculated variable
Volume flow 1: ±3% of m.v. +12 m³/h at
+22 °C, 1013 hPa (85 to 3500 m³/h)
±3% of m.v. +7 cfm at +72 °F, 405 inHO (50
to 2,060 cfm)
Error absolute pressure compensation:
±0.04% of m.v. / hPa deviating from
1013 hPa
Pressure (absolute pressure): ± 3 hPa
Pressure (differential pressure): ±2% of m.v.
+ 0.5 Pa (at 22°C, 1013 hPa)
Error absolute pressure compensation:
±0.04% of m.v. / hPa deviating from
1013 hPa
1All accuracy specifications apply under laboratory conditions or with
necessary compensation (correction factor) with the standard hood
610x610 mm. Minimum outlet size of 360x360 mm

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Feature Values
Temperature
coefficient
Humidity: ± 0.03% RH / K (deviating from
22°C, in the range 0 to 60 °C)
Volume flow: ± 0.02% of m.v. / K
(deviating from 22 °C, in the range 0 to 60 °C)
Pressure (absolute pressure): ± 0.02% of
m.v. / K (deviating from 22 °C, in the range
0 to 60 °C)
Pressure (differential pressure): ± 0.02% of
m.v. / K (deviating from 22 °C, in the range
0 to 60 °C)
Response time t90 Temperature: approx. 45 s
Humidity: approx. 15 s
Flow velocity: approx. 1 s
Volume flow: approx. 1 s
Pressure (absolute pressure): approx. 1 s
Pressure (differential pressure): approx. 1 s
Operating and
ambient conditions
Storage temperature: -20 to +60 °C / -4 to
140 °F
Operating temperature: -5 to +50 °C/+23 -
+122°F
Humidity: 0 to 100% RH
Pressure range: 800 to 1100 hPa
Housing /
measurement setup
Measuring instrument housing material: ABS
Body material: PP
Standard hood material: Nylon
Measuring instrument dimensions:
150x85x35 mm
Body dimensions: 510x456x148 mm
Dimensions of measurement setup with
standard hood: 610x970x610 mm
Weight of entire measurement setup
approx. 2900 g

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Feature Values
Power supply 4 x 1.5 V rechargeable/non-rechargeable
batteries
Type AA / alkaline manganese, mignon
Battery lifetime: approx. 40h (eroing interval
10 seconds, display illumination off,
Bluetooth off)
Display Type: Dot matrix
Dimensions: 3.5 inches
Directives,
standards and tests
EU guideline: 2014/30/EU
5Product description
5.1. Overview
5.1.1. Measurement setup
1 Volume flow hood (standard hood 610x610 mm)
2 Actuator for manual measurement
3 Measuring instrument testo 420
4 Measurement base with differential pressure cross
5 Integrated flow straightener

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5.1.2. Overview of testo 420
1 Battery compartment, on rear of the instrument
2 Display
3 Control keys
4 Probe socket Mini-DIN (only for use on the measurement base)
5 Micro-USB port
6 Connection for pressure measurement
Instrument status icons:
Icon Meaning
Battery capacity
Bluetooth
/ / Measuring mode:
Pressure measurement, Pitot tube, volume
flow (air pressure from above into the hood /
suction outlet)
Actual Actual volume flow:
The current ambient conditions are used to
calculate the volume flow. The actual
barometric pressure is measured with the
internal sensor. In applications with volume
flow hood, the temperature is measured by
the integrated temperature/humidity sensor,
with Pitot tube measurement the actual
temperature needs to be input manually.

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Icon Meaning
Standard Standard volumetric flow:
The standard settings for temperature and
barometric pressure (21 °C / 1013 hPa in
accordance with the standard conditions of
the NIST, National Institute of Standards and
Technology) are used to calculate the volume
flow.
K-factor Factor by which the current reading is
multiplied. Depends on which outlet
measurements are being taken at.
Pitot Tube factor
(P-factor)
The Pitot tube factor for Pitot tubes is
generally the same and must be entered:
• Pitot tubes from Testo: 1.00
• Pitot tubes from other manufacturers: the
Pitot tube factor can be found in the
instruction manual or you should ask your
supplier.
Control keys
Key Function
Menu
[►, ■]Holds / starts / stops a measurement
[ESC] Switches to the previous view / to the
measurement view
Saves the measured values
[►, ▲, ▼,◄]Navigation within the menu
[] Confirms a selection
Switch instrument on/off (press and hold
down)
Switch illumination on/off (press briefly)

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6First steps
Inserting batteries/rechargeable batteries
1. Open the battery compartment.
2. Insert the batteries or rechargeable batteries (scope of delivery
includes 4x 1.5V Type AA/ LR6).
3. Close the battery compartment.
When not in use for a long period of time, take the
batteries/rechargeable batteries out.
Implementing settings
1. Press to access the menu.
2. Select the menu item you require using ►, ▲, ▼, ◄.
Key functions
Display Explanation
►, ▲, ▼,◄Change parameter, select unit
Confirm input
1. Menu Level 2. Menu Level 3. Menu Level
Application Flow Hood K-factor
Actual/Standard
Pitot tube Duct
Pitot tube factor
Pitot Temperature
Actual/Standard
Pressure only --

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1. Menu Level 2. Menu Level 3. Menu Level
Measuring Program Single Measurment --
Continous
Measurement2
--
Continous/Punctual
measurement (nur für
Staurohr)
measuring duration3
Memory New Folder --
T420 folder --
Display Volume Flow on/off
Diff.Pressure on/off
Temperature on/off
Velocity on/off
Humidity on/off
Abs.Pressure on/off
Device Settings Language English/German/Italia
n/French/Spanish
Backlight Auto Off On/Off
Auto Off On/Of
Bluetooth On/Off
Date&Time Date Format
Time Format
Set Date&Time
Gliding average 5 – 20 sec
Hood adjustment Supply Air
2Maximum of 15 minutes, measuring cycle 1 second
3Maximum of 25 points and 1 minute per point.

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1. Menu Level 2. Menu Level 3. Menu Level
Exhaust Air
Zeroing int 1-20 sec
Reset Device -- --
7Using the product
7.1. Switching Bluetooth® on and off
In order to be able to establish a connection via Bluetooth,
you need a tablet or smartphone with the Testo App testo
420 already installed on it.
You can get the App for iOS instruments in the App Store
or for Android instruments in the Play Store.
Information about compatibility can be found in the
relevant App Store.
Measurements can be performed and saved with App into
the instruments memory. Measuring mode and save
function on the instrument itself is not available during
Bluetooth communication is established with a mobile
device.
Switching on Bluetooth
1. Hold ▲down for 3 seconds.
- Once the Bluetooth icon is shown on the display, Bluetooth is
switched on.
- If no connection is established, Bluetooth switches off after 10
mins.
or
1. Press -> Device Settings -> Bluetooth, ►and using ▲/▼
-> select Off. Confirm with .
- Once the Bluetooth icon is shown on the display,
Bluetooth is switched on.
- If no connection is established, Bluetooth switches off after 10
mins.

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Display Explanation
flashes There is no Bluetooth connection, or a
potential connection is being searched for.
is permanently
displayed
There is a Bluetooth connection.
is not displayed Bluetooth is disabled.
7.2. Settings for the measurement
7.2.1. Damping (Gliding Average)
If the readings fluctuate widely, it is advisable to damp the
readings. The time range for the damping can be set manually
between 5-20 seconds.
1. Press , then select Device settings and Gliding average.
- The damping can be set between 5-20 seconds.
7.2.2. Hood Calibration
This input is provided for the filing of calibration data by the
relevant calibration laboratory. The flow hood-specific adjustment
data can be input manually for supply air and exhaust air and has
a direct effect on the measurement results. Input option of 0.001-
9.999.
1. Press , then select Device settings and Hood adjustment.
- Calibration of the hood can be set for supply air and exhaust air.
7.2.3. Zeroing Interval (Automatic Zeroing)
The pressure sensor carries out automatic zeroing at regular
intervals. These intervals can be set via the automatic zeroing.
1. Press , then select Device settings and Zeroing int.
- The zeroing interval can be set between 1-20 seconds.

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7.3. Volume flow measurement setup
Standard hood
(610x610 mm, scope of delivery; 360x360 mm, accessories)
1. Pull the lower end of the hood over the measurement base.
2. Attach the hood at two corners using the snap fasteners.
3. Tighten the closure.
4. Push the support rods through the hood, along the markings
and into the funnel in the measurement base.
5. Push the support rods on the top of the hood into the brackets.
- The hood is installed.

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Large hood
(1220x610 mm, 1220x305 mm and 915x915 mm, accessories)
1. Install the aluminium frame and stretch the fabric hood over the
framework, so that the elastic band lies in the recess of the frame.
Make sure that the elastic band fits correctly, especially at the
corners.
2. Pull the lower end of the hood over the measurement base.
3. Attach the hood at two corners using the snap fasteners.
4. Tighten the closure.
5. Push the support rods through the hood, along the markings and
into the funnel in the measurement base.
6. Push the support rods on the top of the hood into the brackets.
- The hood is installed.

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Attaching the measuring instrument
1. Push the testo 420 completely into the instrument holder, pay
attention to the catch on the right-hand and left-hand side in
the bracket.

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7.4. Measuring
7.4.1. Volume flow measurement
✓The volume flow hood is fitted.
1. Switch on the instrument.
2. In the instrument settings, set the application volume flow hood
and also the required measurement program:
Single measurement or Continuous measurement.
3. Press ►, ■on the testo 420, or the trigger on the
measurement base to hold or start and stop the measurement.
4. Press to save the measurement data. Unsaved
measurement data is lost once you carry out the next
measurement.
- The target folder and file name are displayed, confirm with
to save the measurement data under this name and in the
selected folder.
7.4.2. Pitot tube measurement
1. Remove the testo 420 from the measurement base.
2. Connect the hoses to the testo 420 and to the Pitot tube.
3. Press -> Application -> Pitot tube and there set the duct
geometry, the Pitot tube factor and the temperature, and
choose between actual and standard.
4. Select the required measurement program.
With a timed/multi-point measurement program, the
required number of measuring points can be recorded
using [►, ■]. To end the measurement, press and hold
down [►, ■]for at least 3 s. At least one measuring point
must be recorded before the measurement can be
terminated.
5. Carry out the measurement.
6. Press to save the measurement data. Unsaved
measurement data is lost once you carry out the next
measurement.
- The target folder and file name are displayed, confirm with
to save the measurement data under this name and in the
selected folder.