Testo Combustion Analyzer

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Discover Testo 300 and  Testo 310 Combustion Analyzers New Promotion.

Testo Combustion Analyzers

The Testo 310: A Solid Residential Combustion Analyzer

• If the analyzer detects a CO concentration beyond the range of the sensor, the Testo 310 combustion analyzer will automatically turn off the pump which draws in the flue gas and rinse out the analyzer with fresh air. Both of these features extend the working life of the analyzer and sensors.
• The gas hoses are lined with Teflon, which improves their resistance to splitting, fraying, and kinking, thereby extending their life-span.
• The analyzer’s water trap can be emptied without disconnecting the hoses, a convenience which can save HVAC technicians precious time.

The Testo 300 Combustion Analyzer

As technicians, managers, and customers know, ensuring the proper functioning and high efficiency of heaters and boilers, and other combustion-driven machinery is essential. For the unfamiliar, combustion analyzers as a whole product category were created with this end in mind. Based on various particular applications, ideal fuel to air ratios have been established to get each fuel and combustion apparatus as close to perfect efficiency as possible.

Of course, outside of laboratory settings, perfect combustion is an impossibility. However, in the real world, the closer a technician can tune a heater or boiler to this ideal level, the better. Higher efficiency in this regard leads to reduced fuel costs, safer environments, longer equipment life, and less pollution. All of these are highly desirable states, and manufacturers of combustion analyzers have continued to innovate in terms of accuracy and ease-of-use in achieving these goals. Enter the Testo 300 Combustion Analyzer.

Testo 300

Now, most that work in the combustion analysis field will be familiar with Testo Combustion Analyzers. However, you might not yet be acquainted with the Testo 300 analyzer. This exciting new analyzer combines the trademark accuracy and reliability of Testo's combustion line with a whole bundle of recent technological advancements that use data-driven features to make reporting a breeze and all but foolproof the testing process. In this article, we're going to go over all this and more. When we're finished, you'll be a virtual expert on this powerful piece of testing equipment.

Testing Parameters

Before we get on to all the fancy technological and reporting features, let's have a look at the nuts and bolts on this meter since all the bells and whistles in the world do not mean that you can actually check combustion parameters well. Fear not though, the Testo 300 analyzer series does everything you need it to do for commercial/professional combustion work and then some.

The most important parameter to look for first when selecting a combustion analyzer is the range in ppm (parts per million) that it tests for carbon monoxide (CO). In most residential applications, you're not going to see levels anywhere above 2,000ppm. However, when you're dealing with commercial heaters and boilers, inefficient combustion can often put you in the CO range of up to 4,000ppm. So, it's essential for high-end professional work to have an analyzer that will work well in that range. As you might have guessed by now, the Testo 300 will deftly handle concentrations up to 4,000ppm. And of course, accuracy is a crucial factor as well, and this analyzer practically defines accuracy with precision down to ±20 ppm.

While CO is often the distinguishing factor in picking an analyzer, it's also important to have a variety of other measurement parameters at hand. The Testo 300 analyzer offers you a wide range of these other crucial testing abilities. We'll run through them all really quickly before moving on to the smart features and reporting capabilities.

The Testo 300 will test Oxygen from 0 to 21% volume at an accuracy of 0.2%. This value is critical in determining combustion efficiency, and although you can read it directly, the analyzer will incorporate this data in efficiency calculations for you. While we're on the subject, let's just mention here that the analyzer will do those efficiency calculations and display a value from 0-100% combustion efficiency.

You'll also be able to measure flue gas loss in percentage from 0-99, draft and pressure in inches of water, stack temperature, and finally ambient CO.

Now, if you're a technician regularly working in the combustion field, we don't need to give you a rundown on why you need the above capabilities, so you can just read over them and compare to competing instruments. You'll find that the new Testo 300 Series comes out well on top.

Some Kit Options and Configurations

Before we move on to the Smart features, we should note briefly that there is a range of kit options and sensor configurations that you can get when you purchase a Testo 300.

The first is the basic (although it's far from simple or low quality!) kit, which consists of the analyzer we've been describing, the flue probe, a carrying case, and filters. The next kit up the ladder is the Testo 300 Printer Kit. This is the same kit as the basic version but ads an infrared printer for those that need to get paper results right on the job. Now the advanced Smart reporting features give you options for generating data and printing later, so the printer options will be for folks that need to have a hard copy immediately.

Now, as you move up the line, you'll get options to add H2 compensated CO sensors that increase the range to over 30,000ppm for heavy industrial applications. Also, for more advanced residential and commercial work, you have the option to add a NOx sensor. There are also some special order configurations that you can purchase, so talk with a knowledgeable salesperson who can help you meet the demands of your particular job.

Smart Features

Now on to the part we've all been waiting for – Smart Technology. In this day and age, it's not enough anymore to simply have a reliable tool. Whether we like it or not, simple "old-school" meters aren't going to be able to deliver that "wow" factors to customers, and in a high-paced work environment, we all need the ability to handle data quickly and remotely. The Testo 300 combustion analyzer handles all this with ease.

The first feature of this kind that you'll notice when you start working with this meter is the touchscreen interface. This interface feels just the same as any smartphone, so almost all of us will be familiar with how to operate it. There's no delay from touching the screen so that you can navigate quickly and efficiently.

Something rather unique about the Testo 300 that you might not fully appreciate until you start testing boilers is that because the screen interface is 5 inches and takes up most of the front of the instrument, you can view all the testing parameters on one screen, live. Most other analyzers require scrolling through several pages to get a look at every value, and this can be a bit frustrating when you need to compare or monitor values that aren't on the same screen. The 300 solves this common problem.

There are also menus that are structured in a way that guides you through the relevant parameters and procedures in a testing job. This is sort of like the "wizard" function in a lot of software. It won't completely hold your hand or anything, but it just makes the procedure more focused and efficient. It's about convenience for the technician.

Finally, you have the ability to do advanced reporting and email reports directly via WiFi. The reporting features on this analyzer are very exciting and useful, so we'll dedicate a small section to them now so that we can cover all our bases.

Reporting Features

 
As Testo say themselves, in this new world of smart technology, merely having an accurate analyzer really isn't enough. Although it is crucial to have a reliable instrument (and that should still be your very first consideration), that isn't going to cut it in terms of leaving customers with that "wow" feeling or help you keep up with the fast-paced standards of today's combustion jobs. Luckily, the Testo 300 was specially designed to meet your reporting needs and give off that futuristic vibe that customers are frankly looking for these days.

Documentation can be created on-site with the Testo 300. For larger jobs or more complicated ones, this feature is a great benefit. You won't need to remember or make notes of what all your readings are, and then try to correlate them later on at the office. You can do all the annotation and labeling you need to do right on the intuitive touchscreen. However, one of the best tech features on this analyzer is the ability to use the dictation function to save time in the typing process. You're just not going to find many other analyzers with this kind of feature on the market today.

As for the reports themselves, they are a contractor's dream. First off, you'll get a built address book. So when you start a job, you can enter the customer name and address, along with the make, model, system type, serial number, fuel type, etc. of the heating appliance. If you need to return to a job in the future, all that information is stored on your analyzer, making quick work of getting oriented and generating reports.

Second, if you're working with the customer directly or a manager that can give approval, you can generate the report and have them confirm with their signature right on the analyzer screen. This signature approval will be added to the report, which is now ready to be saved or sent in Pdf format. If you're connected to a Wi-Fi network, you can send the report immediately via email to your customer or back to the office. These reports are stored on the device, too, so you have all your info readily available at all times. The icing on the cake for your reports is the ability to add your logo to the Pdf.

Final Thoughts

If you've taken the time to read through this article, you will see that the Testo 300 meets all the demands that are placed on a commercial-grade combustion analyzer, while stepping powerfully into the new world of Smart Technology. We can't think of many ways to improve upon what Testo has done with this device at this price point. So, if you're in the market for an analyzer or want to upgrade your old gear, you can't go wrong with this analyzer.

Residential and Commercial Combustion Analysis with the Testo 320

• The ability to perform draft measurement at the same time as flue gas measurement
• Zeroing of measurements without removing the probe from the flue
• Averaging of the CO flue gas measurement over a 15 minute period, a big plus for solid fuel systems.

• The Testo 330-1G LL Kit 1 Commercial Combustion Analyzer with Color Screen (P/N 0563 3371 70) is the most basic 330-1 kit, and includes the analyzer, probe, spare particulate filters, a power supply, and a case.
• Our Testo 330-1G LL Kit 2 Commercial Combustion Analyzer Kit (P/N 0563 3371 75) adds an infrared printer and spare printer paper.
• By adding the NO measurement module to the Testo 330-1G LL Kit 2, the Testo 330-1G LL Kit 4 Commercial Combustion Analyzer with Color Screen (P/N 400563 3304) becomes a robust kit for commercial combustion analysis.
• Finally, the Testo 330-1G LL Kit 5 Commercial Combustion Analyzer Data Kit (P/N 400563 3305) contains all that the Testo 330-1G LL Kit 2 does, plus the EasyHeat Software and USB cable for convenient data transfer, management, and reporting.

• The Testo 330-2G LL Kit 1 Commercial Combustion Analyzer with Color Screen (P/N 0563 3372 71) includes the analyzer, a 12” flue gas probe and hose (1/4” diameter and 7’ long), an extra Li-Ion battery, charger, and 10 particulate filters.
• The Testo 330-2G LL Kit 1 Commercial Combustion Analyzer with Color Screen and Bluetooth (0563 3372 70) adds a Bluetooth connectivity to the Testo 330-2G LL Kit 1.
• A great option when NO readings are required, the Testo 330-2G LL Kit 2 Combustion Gas Analyzer with Color Graphics NOx Kit (400563 3372) essentially adds the NO measuring upgrade (up to 3000 ppm) to the Testo 330-2G LL Kit 1.

Industrial, Wireless, and Remotely Operated Testo Combustion Analyzer: Testo’s 330i

• The barebones Testo 330i Combustion Analyzer with Bluetooth Upgrade Kit (P/N 0563 3000 72) consists of the 330i analyzer with O2 and CO sensors, charger, 10 spare particle filters, and a carrying case. It’s important to note that this kit does not include a flue gas probe, hose, or the Testofix probe fixture accessory. Thus, this option is best for techs who already have these items and just need to upgrade their analyzer.
• Technicians who want to order the complete package should consider the Testo 330i Combustion Flue Gas Analyzer Wireless Basic Kit (P/N 0563 3000 71), which adds a flue gas probe with hose and the Testofix accessory.
• The third 330i kit we offer is the Testo 330i Combustion Flue Gas Analyzer Wireless Basic Kit (P/N 0563 3000 71), which in a nutshell is the Basic Kit with a NO sensor installed in the 330i.