HVAC specialists, electricians and other blue-collar professionals are increasingly turning to their smartphones and tablets for workplace support whether they are storing information or just need to take notes.
To support these mobile workers, Testo Australia has released a set of eight Smart Probes capable of connecting to mobile devices via Bluetooth. Users can control the Smart Probes via the Smart Probe App.
The instruments are built with Testo's market-leading technology, designed to accommodate those who need to measure temperature, humidity, pressure and flow velocity.
Newly formed company Beijer Ref (formerly Patton/Real Cold), which is one of Testo's HVACR distribution partners, will be reselling the Smart Probes to contractors across the country.
Beijer Ref general manager, Craig Bickett, praised the Smart Probes as a great tool for tech-savvy HVACR mechanics.
“The new generation of HVACR professionals are looking for something new to try, and Testo’s line of Smart Probes will satisfy this need,” Bickett said.
The App is available for free on both iOS and Android platforms and provides clear measurement value readings, simple data visualisations and information export functions.
The App enables personnel to:
Monitor measurement data from up to six Smart Probes simultaneously;
Send measured value reports as PDFs or Excel files via email; and
Maintain connections with Smart Probes at distances of up to 20 metres.
The App also offers application-specific features. For example, HVAC technicians can use menus for pressure-drop testing and to create volume flow measurement parameters at outlet and duct cross-sections.
The Smart Probes come with a compact case built for security, convenience and safe handling. The exterior of the case consists of a durable, flexible shell, while the interior holds a soft foam rubber inlay. The foam delivers a unique inlay for each instrument, ensuring the Smart Probes are well protected. The specific devices consist of the:
testo 405i - Hot Wire Anemometer
testo 410i - Vane Anemometer
testo 510i - Differential Pressure Meter
testo 549i - High Pressure Meter
testo 115i - Clamp Thermometer
testo 605i - Thermohygrometer
testo 805i - IR Thermometer
testo 905i – Thermometer
If a customer is looking for a specific set of functions, Testo will provide tailor-made sets for each application at a special price.
For entry-level contractors looking to take advantage of the latest digital instruments, Testo's Smart Probes offer an optimal, convenient choice. Experienced professionals who want access to easy-to-transport devices for a number of applications will also benefit from these instruments.