Everything you need to know about the new digital manifolds from Testo

Everything you need to know about the new digital manifolds from Testo

If you deal with the commissioning or servicing of heat pumps, refrigeration and air conditioning systems, or you’re sick of impractical, hard-to-read LCDs or cumbersome hardware, then say “hello” to the new smart wireless digital manifolds from Testo!

About Testo Instruments Digital Manifolds

Testo Instruments is a brand that Instrument Choice recommends as experts in HVAC/R equipment. Their latest digital manifolds for installing and serving HVAC/R systems and heat pumps are intuitive to operate and generate rapid-fire measurements.

New and Impressive Performance

  1. Compact, robust and reliable: A high IP protection rating, rugged design and easy-to-handle housing mean you can expect years of dependable service from these manifolds.
  2. Wireless measurement: Turn your smartphone into a functional command centre to take measurements, adjust settings, and view saved data – all thanks to Bluetooth connectivity to wireless probes and the Testo Smart App.
  3. Fast measurement, straightforward operation: Navigating and obtaining readings is easy using the new manifolds’ sizeable graphical display (for models: 550s and 557s) and the Testo Smart App (for models: 550s, 557s and 550i).

Digital Manifold Models

Our scientists have prepared for you an introduction to three new digital manifold models and a comprehensive comparison chart (see table below).

Testo 550s Smart Kit
Product Code: IC-0564-5503

Key features:

  • 2-way valve block
  • extra-large display
  • robust housing
  • guided measurement menus; and
  • Testo Smart App connectivity.

Applications:

Smart, easy-to-navigate, and highly reliable - the IC-0564-5503 is a wonderful tool for measuring and documenting a wide variety of HVAC/R servicing, maintenance and commissioning tasks – for refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump systems.

What do you get?

Specifications

Testo 550s Digital Manifold

Testo 115i wireless clamp thermometer

 Temperature

Range: -50 to +150 °C
Accuracy:  ±0.5 °C
Resolution:  0.1 °C
Probe Connection: 2 x plug-in (NTC)

 Pressure

Range: -1 to 60 bar
Accuracy: ±0.5 % fs
Resolution: 0.01 bar
Probe connection: 3 x 7/16" – UNF
Overload rel. (high pressure): 65 bar

 Temperature – NTC

Range:  -40 to +150 °C
Accuracy: ±1.3 °C (-20 to +85 °C)
Resolution: 0.1 °C

Testo 557 Smart Vacuum Kit
Product Code: IC-0564-5571

Key features:

  • 4-way valve block
  • extra-large display
  • ultra-high quality, robust housing
  • guided measurement menus; and
  • Testo Smart App connectivity.

Applications:

For refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump units - the IC-0564-5571’s 4-way valve block and the kit’s comprehensive tool kit are all you’ll need to take wireless, fuss-free measurements. The Testo 557 digital manifold automatically determines key system parameters such as superheating, pressure drop test or evacuation.

What do you get?

Specifications

Testo 550s Digital Manifold

Testo 115i wireless clamp thermometer

Testo 552i wireless vacuum probe

Temperature

Range: -50 to +150 °C
Accuracy: ±0.5 °C
Resolution: 0.1 °C
Probe connection: 2x Plug-in (NTC)

Pressure

Range: -1 to 60 bar
Accuracy: ±0.5 % fs
Resolution: 0.01 bar
Probe connection: 3 x 7/16" – UNF + 1 x 5/8'' – UNF
Overload rel. (high pressure): 65 bar 

Temperature

Range: -40 to +150 °C
Accuracy: ±1.3 °C (-20 to +85 °C)
Resolution: 0.1 °C

Range: 0 to 26.66 mbar/0 to 20000 micron
Accuracy: ±10 micron + 10 % of mv (100 to 1000 micron); ±1
Resolution: 1 micron (0 to 1000 micron)/10 micron (1000 to 2000 micron)/100 micron (2000 to 5000 micron)
Overload: absolute: 6.0 bar / 87 psi (relative: 5.0 bar / 72 psi)

Testo 550i Smart Kit
Product Code:

Key features:

  • 2-way valve block
  • ultra-high quality, robust housing
  • Entirely app-controlled unit; and
  • Testo Smart App connectivity.

Applications:

The Testo 550i with a 2-way valve block is an entirely app-controlled unit for the wireless measurement and digital documentation of most measuring tasks associated with refrigeration and air conditioning systems. This unit is one of the smallest on the market - for maximum portability and flexibility.

What do you get?

Specifications

Testo 550i Manifold

Testo 115i wireless clamp thermometer

 Temperature

Range: -50 to +150 °C
Accuracy:  ±0.5 °C
Resolution:  0.1 °C
Probe Connection: 2 x plug-in (NTC)

 Pressure

Range: -1 to 60 bar
Accuracy: ±0.5 % fs
Resolution: 0.01 bar
Probe connection: 3 x 7/16" – UNF
Overload rel. (high pressure): 65 bar 

 Temperature – NTC

Range:  -40 to +150 °C
Accuracy: ±1.3 °C (-20 to +85 °C)
Resolution: 0.1 °C



Comparison Table

 

Testo 550s

Testo 557s

Testo 550i

Valve block

2-way

4-way

2-way

Application-specific measurement values at a glance on an LCD

✔️

✔️

Application-specific measurement values at a glance on the Testo Smart App

✔️

✔️

✔️

Operation and documentation with the Testo Smart App

✔️

✔️

✔️

Bluetooth for connection with wireless probes and smartphone

Bluetooth 5.0 (range up to 150 m)

Bluetooth 5.0 (range up to 150 m)

Bluetooth 5.0 (range up to 150 m)

Compatible with all Testo wireless probes for temperature, vacuum, humidity

✔️ (with automatic connection)

✔️ (with automatic connection)

✔️ (with automatic connection)

Conclusion

We endorse the latest smart, wireless and easy-to-use digital manifolds made by Testo Instruments for the super-efficient commissioning, service and maintenance of refrigeration, airconditioning and heat pump systems.

Want more information on any of the Testo products mentioned above? Speak with an Instrument Choice Scientist! We're here to help! Call 1300 737 871 or email [email protected].

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