Improve refrigeration testing and service with digital tools

Industries are constantly innovating to create the perfect digital tools for technicians and engineers, and heating, ventilation and air conditioning is no different.

Testing refrigerant profiles and servicing the equipment isn't a new concept; but the way in which the tasks are being approached certainly is. The daily job just got a whole lot easier with the testo smart tools refrigeration set and the testo 550 refrigeration gauge.

Perfect for testing

It's easy to see why the testo smart tools refrigeration set took home silver in the 2016 Dealer Design Award from ACHR News. Innovation isn't a term that should be used lightly, but when a reliable device can do the same work as its predecessor, but much more efficiently, it's hard not to recognise its potential implications for the industry.

The smart refrigeration set eschews outdated clamps, thermometers and leak detectors for four instruments that allow for hose-free installation on refrigeration systems that allow for leak-free detection with accurate readings, saving yourself and the customer time and money. Its flexibility and 15 metre wireless distance offers streamlined testing for separate measurement locations.

Technicians won't need anything besides their smart phone, as the data are transferred through BlueTooth to the Smart Probes app, which automatically analyses the readings and sends them to your email so they can be relayed to the customer.

Perfect for service

The testo 550 refrigeration gauge is an excellent example of why many technicians are switching from analogue to digital refrigeration tools. It comes with two clamp probes and a digital display that can instantly read over 60 superheat and sub-cooling refrigerants.

Versatility is the name of the game, and the testo 550 manifold doesn't disappoint. A two-way valve block that supports up to three connections makes it a reliable option for nearly every job, allowing it to measure high- and low-side pressures, and well as saturation and evaporation temperatures, with ease. Automatic heat pump mode means you won't have to switch refrigerant hose connections, either.

Similar to the smart refrigeration set, the testo 550 connects through BlueTooth to the smart refrigeration app on your phone or tablet. You can easily review the measurement data and send it in a PDF to the customer right from the job site.

Time equals money, and refrigeration leaks, paperwork or simply bad testing can all be painstaking parts of the job. With the testo smart tools refrigeration set and the testo 550 refrigeration gauge, though, they're all part of the past. Contact a Testo representative today to learn how digital refrigeration tools can improve your testing and service.