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testo 316-3 - Refrigerant Leak Detector

testo 316-3
testo 316-3
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The testo 316-3, our best refrigerant leak detector yet, offers reliability, and features fast and easy resetting with automatic zeroing. Providing great sensitivity, and including the new refrigerant blends, this instrument will find the most refrigerant leaks, and it delivers dependable, rugged performance.

*A2L Compliant*
  • Patented heated diode sensor provides excellent sensitivity
  • High/low sensitivity adjustment and automatic zeroing
  • Easy one button operation
The testo 316-3 is our best refrigerant leak detector yet, and delivers dependable, rugged performance at a great value. The heated diode sensor provides sensitivity down to 0.15 ounces/year including the new refrigerant blends like R-410A, R-407C, and R134-a, allowing you to quickly locate refrigerant leaks.
Just turn it on and start getting readings immediately. Thanks to automatic zeroing, the testo 316-3 is extremely fast, and can be used even in previously contaminated areas. The 316-3 has an LED indicator, automatic zeroing, and an audible alarm, all in a rugged housing.

General technical data

Operating humidity
20 to 80 %rH
Weight
18 oz. (incl. batteries) / 500 g (incl. batteries)
Dimensions
10.6 x 2.4 x 2.4 in. / 270 x 60 x 61 mm
Operating temperature
-0.4° to 122.0 {٪S2} / -18 to +50 °C
Product colour
Black
Detectable
R22; R134a; R404A; R410A; R507; R438A; all CFCs, HFCs, and HCFCs
Life-time sensor
Approx. 80 to 100 h (corresponds to approx. 1 year)
Sensitivity
4 g/a (0.15 oz/a)
Standards
EN 14624:2012; SAE J1627
EU-/EG-guidelines
2004/108/EG
Battery type
2 x D
Battery life
16h permanent operation
Storage temperature
32.0° to 122.0 {٪S2} / 0 to +50 °C
testo 316-3, sensor head, transport case, calibration certificate, batteries, and filter

Sensor change by customer

The simple design of the testo 316-3 enables the sensor to be changed in just a few seconds and means the sensor is always ready for use.

Rugged and Reliable Measurements to 0.15 ounces/year

The proven heated diode sensor provides great sensitivity. Just turn it on and start getting readings immediately. The 316-3 is extremely rugged and features a durable and oil resistant design and construction that is easy to use and extremely accurate

Features:

• Patented heat diode sensor of 0.15 ounces/year316-3

• High/low sensitivity adjustment

• Easy one button operation

• Automatic zeroing compensates for the background adjustment of refrigerant build-up

• LED indicator and audible alarm

Headquarters
Testo Inc.
40 White Lake Road
07871Sparta
New Jersey
800-227-0729

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