TESTO 338 User manual
testo 338 · Density gauge
Instruction manual
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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..............................................................7
3Specifications ..........................................................................................8
3.1. Use ..................................................................................................8
3.2. Technical data .................................................................................8
3.3. Declaration of Conformity ..............................................................10
3.4. Measuring principle .......................................................................11
3.4.1. Sensors .........................................................................................................11
3.4.2. Paper blackening (PB) ...................................................................................12
3.4.3. Filter loading (FL)...........................................................................................12
3.5. Measurement units ........................................................................13
3.5.1. Soot concentration [mg/m3]............................................................................ 13
3.5.2. Filter smoke number [FSN] ............................................................................13
3.5.3. Bosch number [Bosch]...................................................................................14
4Product description...............................................................................15
5First steps ..............................................................................................18
5.1. Charging the battery ......................................................................18
5.2. Connecting the mains unit .............................................................18
5.3. Switching the instrument on/off......................................................19
6Using the product ..................................................................................21
6.1. Performing the leakage test...........................................................21
6.2. Performing settings........................................................................22
6.2.1. Date/time ....................................................................................................... 22
6.2.2. Configuration menu........................................................................................22
6.3. Preparing measurements ..............................................................23
6.4. Measuring......................................................................................24
6.5. Viewing, printing and deleting saved measurement results ...........25
6.6. Data transfer to testo easyEmission software................................26
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7Maintaining the product ....................................................................... 27
7.1. Removing TopSafe from the testo 338 ......................................... 27
7.2. Emptying the condensate trap ...................................................... 28
7.3. Changing the rechargeable battery............................................... 29
7.4. Changing the filter paper............................................................... 30
7.5. Replacing the particle filter............................................................ 33
7.6. Cleaning the instrument and TopSafe........................................... 34
7.7. Cleaning / replacing the gas sampling probe ................................ 34
7.8. Calibration..................................................................................... 35
8Tips and assistance .............................................................................. 36
8.1. Questions and answers ................................................................ 36
8.2. Accessories and spare parts......................................................... 37
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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
Symbol Explanation
Note: Basic or further information.
1. ...
2. ...
Handling: several steps, the sequence must be
followed.
> ... Handling: one step or 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
✓... Handling prerequisite
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Warnings
Always pay attention to information that is marked by the following
warnings with warning pictograms. Implement the specified
precautionary measures.
Representation Explanation
CAUTION indicates potential minor injuries
NOTICE indicates circumstances that may lead to
damage to the products
2.2. Ensure safety
> Only operate the product properly, for its intended purpose and
within the parameters specified in the technical data. Do not
use any force.
> 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.
> Improper use of rechargeable batteries can lead to destruction
or injuries by means of current surges, fire or escaping
chemicals. The following instructions must be observed to avoid
such hazards:
•Only use in accordance with the directions in the instruction
manual.
•Do not short, take apart or modify.
•Do not expose to heavy impacts, water, fire or temperatures
above 60 °C.
•Do not store in the proximity of metal objects.
•Do not use leaky or damaged rechargeable batteries. In the
event of contact with battery acid: Thoroughly wash affected
area with water and consult a doctor, if necessary.
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•Only charge in the instrument or the recommended charging
station.
•Immediately stop the charging process if this is not
completed in the given time.
•In the event of improper function or signs of overheating,
immediately remove the rechargeable battery from the
measuring instrument/charging station. Caution:
Rechargeable battery may be hot!
For products with Bluetooth®(optional)
Changes or modifications that have been made without the explicit
consent of the responsible approval authority, may cause the
retraction of the type approval. Data transfer may be disturbed by
equipment that uses the same ISM-band, e.g. WLAN, microwave
ovens, ZigBee.
The use of radio communication links is not permitted in aeroplanes
and hospitals, among others. For this reason the following points
must be ensured before entering:
The data transfer function must not be active.
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.
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3Specifications
3.1. Use
Functions and use
The soot concentration meter is a hand-held measuring device for
determining the soot concentration (mg/m3), as well as the Filter
Smoke Number (FSN) or the Bosch number for diesel engines.
The Bluetooth
®
option may only be operated in countries in
which it is type approved.
3.2. Technical data
Feature Values
Measuring principle Filter loading
Measurement range FSN/Bosch no.
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: 0 to 2.5
Soot concentration: 0 to 70 mg/m3
Resolution FSN/Bosch no.1: 0.01
Soot concentration: 0.01 mg/m3
Reproducibility FSN/Bosch no.1: < 0,08
Soot concentration:
< 1,5 mg/m³ (0...5 mg/m³)
< 1,25 mg/m³ + 5 % v. Mw. (5...70 mg/m³)
Measuring probe
volume
Hi: 0.2 l (range: 0.2 to 2.5 FSN)
Lo: 0.4 l (range: 0 to 0.3 FSN)
Storage/transportati
on temperature
-20 to 50°C
Operating
temperature
5 to 45°C
Rech. batt. Lithium-ion, 2600 mAh / 3.7 V
Rech. batt. life approx. 4 h continuous operation
Protection class IP 40
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Feature Values
Interfaces Printer: IR, IRDA
Software: Bluetooth (only 0632 3382)
Dimensions 270 x 92 x 127mm
Weight 770g (including battery)
Warranty 2 years, warranty conditions: see
www.testo.com/warranty
EU Directive 2004/108/EC
1Under reference conditions of +25°C and 1000 hPa
Bluetooth®module (option)
•Bluetooth®type: BlueNiceCom IV
•Bluetooth®product note: BNC4_HW2x_SW2xx
•Bluetooth®identification: B013784
•Bluetooth®company: 10274
•Coverage: < 10 m
•Certification: Belgium (BE), Bulgaria (BG), Denmark (DK),
Germany (DE), Estonia (EE), Finland (FI), France (FR), Greece
(GR), Ireland (IE), Italy (IT), Latvia (LV), Lithuania (LT),
Luxembourg (LU), Malta (MT), Netherlands (NL), Austria (AT),
Poland (PL), Portugal (PT), Romania (RO), Sweden (SE),
Slovakia (SK), Slovenia (SI), Spain (ES), Czech Republic (CZ),
Hungary (HU), United Kingdom (GB), Republic of Cyprus (CY).
Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
Turkey, El Salvador, Columbia
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3.3. Declaration of Conformity
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