There are applications when clunky and cumbersome HVAC equipment is unnecessary. Over the years, HVAC equipment has evolved from analogue dials to compact digital devices. The most recent advancement of HVAC equipment and gauges is Bluetooth compatibility.
This article details the new world of Bluetooth HVAC gauges featuring some excellent portable Bluetooth HVAC gauge kits.
What is a Bluetooth HVAC Gauge?
Bluetooth HVAC gauges encompass all the technology of their predecessor digital HVAC devices only packed into polished, compact casings without built-in LCDs. These units capture information critical to HVAC professionals, e.g., velocity, temperature, or pressure, and send the measured values to an LCD or mobile device via Bluetooth.
Why Choose A Bluetooth HVAC Gauge?
- Wire-free: Most Bluetooth HVAC gauges have a compact wire-free design.
- App information in one place: Why bother learning a new system when you can download an app and control your HVAC gauge from your phone?
- Internet connectivity: Most apps allow you to save and share collected data. Some even generate reports ‘on the go.’
Examples of Bluetooth HVAC Gauge Kits
Below, our scientists detail examples of Bluetooth HVAC gauges and kits suitable for a wide assortment of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration testing and troubleshooting tasks.
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The Job Link Charge and Air Test Bluetooth Probe Kit enables users to perform a rapid yet complete system snapshot. Connect your probe to the Job Link App and begin logging together multiple parameters for an in-depth analysis of any system.
Kit inclusions:
- 2x Pressure Probes (JL3PR)
- 2x Premium Pipe Clamp Probe (JL3PC)
- 2x Flex Psychrometer Probe (JL3RH)
- A padded case.
Specifications
Measurement range:
- Pressure Probes (JL3PR): 0 to 580 psig (0 to 4000 kPa)
- Premium Pipe Clamp Probe (JL3PC): -46C to 125C
- Flex Psychrometer Probe (JL3RH): (-20C to 60C) 0 %RH to 100 %R
Accuracy:
- Pressure Probes (JL3PR): 1 psig (7 kPa)
- Premium Pipe Clamp Probe (JL3PC): 0.6C
- Flex Psychrometer Probe (JL3RH): (0.6C) 2.5 %RH
Mobile app:
Available on Android and Apple devices.
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Testo’s Bluetooth-enabled smart tools heating set includes all the tools for non-contact temperature measurement, slow and return temperature and gas flow pressure. The kit performs all critical measuring tasks required by heating engineers.
Kit inclusions:
- Testo 115i clamp thermometer
- testo 510i differential pressure meter (incl. hose set (Ø 4 mm and 5 mm) with adapter)
- testo 805i IR thermometer; and
- Carry case
Specifications
Measurement range:
- Testo 115i clamp thermometer: -40 to +150 C
- Testo 510i differential pressure meter: -150 to 150 hPa
- Testo 805i IR thermometer: -30 to +250 C
Accuracy:
- Testo 115i clamp thermometer: 1.3 C (-20 to +85 C)
- Testo 510i differential pressure meter: 0.05 hPa (0 to 1 hPa) (0.2 hPa + 1.5 % of m.v.) (1 to 150 hPa)
- Testo 805i IR thermometer: 1.5 C or 1.5 % of reading 0 to +250 C) 2.0 C (-20 to -0.1 C) 2.5 C (-30 to -20.1 C)
Mobile app:
Available on Android and Apple devices.
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The Testo Smart Probes AC and refrigeration test kit used with a smartphone or tablet is ideal for servicing, error detection, and installing air conditioning and refrigeration systems. The IC-0563-0002-10 has various application-specific programs and menus accessible through an intuitive mobile application. Programs include Target Superheating, Superheating and Sub-Cooling, Heating and Cooling Performance.
Kit inclusions:
- 2x Testo 115i Clamp thermometer
- 2x Testo 549i High-pressure gauge
- Soft carry case
Specifications
Measurement range:
- Testo 115i Clamp thermometer: -40 to +150 °C
- Testo 549i High-pressure gauge: -1 to 60 bar
Accuracy:
- Testo 115i Clamp thermometer: ±1.3 °C (-20 to +85 °C)
- Testo 549i High-pressure gauge: 0.5 % of final value
Mobile app:
Available on Android and Apple devices.
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The Bluetooth-enabled Testo VAC Smart Probe Set includes four instruments for measuring air and surface temperature, humidity, airflow velocity and volume flow. This kit contains all equipment needed for wireless testing and balancing multi-outlet ventilation systems. The app features application-specific menus, including volume flow measurements in ducts and outlets, mould danger identification, measurement spot marking, and refrigeration/heating performance determination.
Kit inclusions:
- Testo 405i thermal anemometer
- Testo 410i vane anemometer
- Testo 605i thermohygrometer
- Testo 805i infrared thermometer
- Carry Case
Specifications
Measurement range:
- Testo 405i thermal anemometer: 0 to 30 m/s and -20 to +60 °C
- Testo 410i vane anemometer: 0.4 to 30 m/s and -20 to +60 °C
- Testo 605i thermohygrometer: 0 to 100 %RH and -20 to +60 °C
- Testo 805i infrared thermometer: -30 to +250 °C
Accuracy:
- Testo 405i thermal anemometer: ±(0.1 m/s + 5 % of m.v.) (0 to 2 m/s), ±(0.3 m/s + 5 % of m.v.) (2 to 15 m/s) and ± 0.5 °C
- Testo 410i vane anemometer: ±(0.2 m/s + 2 % of m.v.) (0.4 to 20 m/s) and ± 0.5 °C
- Testo 605i thermohygrometer: ±(1.8 %RH + 3 % of m.v.) at +25 °C (5 to 80 %RH) and ±0.8 °C (-20 to 0 °C) ±0.5 °C (0 to +60 °C)
- Testo 805i infrared thermometer: ±1.5 °C or ±1.5 % of reading 0 to +250 °C) ±2.0 °C (-20 to -0.1 °C) ±2.5 °C (-30 to -20.1 °C)
Mobile app:
Available on Android and Apple devices.
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Conclusion
Bluetooth HVAC gauges offer a smart way to perform and wirelessly communicate various measurements critical to HVAC professionals.
Need more information about any of the gauges listed above? Don’t see a Bluetooth HVAC gauge kit above that meets your specific needs? Speak with an Instrument Choice Scientist: Call 1300 737 871 or email [email protected].
