Testo 160 TH Data loggers Instruction Manual

Testo 160 TH Data loggers

Specifications:

• Measurement Parameters: Temperature, Humidity, CO2 Concentration, Illuminance, UV
• Compatible Data Loggers: testo 160 TH, THE, THL, THG, IAQ, E
• External Probes: S-TH, S-LuxUV, S-Lux (only for THE and E models)

Product Usage Instructions

Safety and Waste Disposal:

Please read the instruction manual carefully before using the
product. Ensure to familiarize yourself with the product.

Description of the Instrument:

Use:

The testo 160 series data loggers are designed for measuring temperature, humidity, CO2 concentration, illuminance, and UV levels. Use external probes only in conjunction with specific models.

Overview:

testo 160 TH, THE, THL, E:

• testo 160 TH: For temperature and humidity measurements.
• testo 160 THE: For temperature and humidity measurements; external probes S-TH, S-LuxUV, and S-Lux can be connected.
• testo 160 THL: For temperature, humidity, lux, and UV measurements.
• testo 160 E: For temperature, humidity, CO2 concentration, and illuminance measurements; external probes S-TH, S-LuxUV, and S-Lux can be connected.

testo 160 IAQ:

Use the testo 160 IAQ data logger for temperature, humidity, CO2 concentration, and atmospheric pressure measurements.

Commissioning:

Inserting into / Removing from the Wall Bracket:

Follow the instructions provided in the manual for inserting or removing the data logger from the wall bracket.

FAQ

• Q: Can I use external probes with all testo 160 models?
  • A: External probes can only be used with testo 160 THE and testo 160 E models

Please read this instruction manual through carefully and familiarize yourself with the product before putting it to use. You will find detailed instructions in the login area of the respective Testo solution at: www.testo.com/login.

Safety and waste disposal

 About this document

Use

• The instruction manual is an integral part of the instrument.
• Pay particular attention to the safety instructions and warning advice in order to prevent injuries or damage to the product.
• Keep this document to hand so that you can refer to it when necessary.
• Always use the complete original instruction manual.
• Hand this documentation on to any subsequent users of the product.

In order to be able to use certain functions of this instrument (in particular the measurement data management), you need to accept the testo Cloud terms and conditions of use, which you will find below the login of the respective testo application at www.testo.com/login.

Symbols and writing standards

Safety and waste disposal

Safety

General safety instructions

• Only operate the product properly, for its intended purpose and within the parameters specified in the technical data. Do not apply any force.
• Do not commission the instrument if there are signs of damage on the housing.
• Dangers may also arise from the systems being measured or the measuring environment: Always comply with the locally valid safety regulations when carrying out measurements.
• Temperatures given on probes/sensors relate only to the measuring range of the sensors. Do not expose handles and feed lines to temperatures in excess of 70°C (158°F), unless they are expressly authorized for use at higher temperatures.
• Do not carry out any contact measurements on uninsulated, live parts.
• Do not store the product together with solvents. Do not use any desiccants.
• Only perform 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.

Batteries

• Improper use of batteries may cause destruction of the batteries, injuries due to current surges, fire or the escape of chemicals.
• Only use the batteries supplied in accordance with the instructions in the instruction manual.
• Do not short-circuit the batteries.
• Do not take the batteries apart and do not modify them.
• Do not expose the batteries to heavy impacts, water, fire or temperatures in excess of 60 °C.
• Do not store the batteries near any metal objects.
• In the event of contact with battery acid: rinse affected areas thoroughly with water, and if necessary consult a doctor.
• Do not use any leaky or damaged batteries.

Warnings

Always pay attention to any information marked with the following warning notices along with warning pictograms. Implement the specified precautionary measures!

CAUTION Indicates possible damage to equipment

Waste disposal

• Dispose of spent batteries in accordance with the relevant legal specifications.
• At the end of its useful life, send the product to a separate collection for electric and electronic devices (observe local regulations) or return the product to Testo for disposal.

Description of the instrument

Use

The testo 160 TH, THE, THL, THG, IAQ and E data loggers are handy measuring instruments for measuring temperature, humidity, CO2 concentration, illuminance and UV.
The external probes S-TH, S-LuxUV and S-Lux are only approved in conjunction with the testo 160 THE and testo 160 E data loggers.
You can find further information about proper use in the instruction manual for the testo 160 data loggers or online beneath the login of the respective testo application:  www.testo.com/login

Overview

testo 160 TH, 160 THE, 160 THL, 160 E

• Use the testo 160 TH data logger to carry out temperature and humidity measurements.
• Use the testo 160 THE data logger to carry out temperature and humidity measurements. The external probes S-TH, S-LuxUV and S-Lux can also be connected.
• Use the testo 160 THL data logger to carry out temperature, humidity, lux and UV measurements.
• The external probes S-TH, S-LuxUV and S-Lux can be connected to the testo 160 E data logger.

1. Internal sensor for temperature and relative humidity
2. USB connection
3. Connector socket for external sensor
4. Connector socket for external sensor
5. UV sensor
6. Lux sensor

testo 160 IAQ

Use the testo 160 IAQ data logger to carry out temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide concentration and atmospheric pressure measurements

Element

1. Status LED
2. Display
3. Air quality light
4. CO2 sensor
5. QR code
6. Key
7. USB connection
8. Internal sensor for temperature and relative humidity

Commissioning

 Inserting into / removing from the wall bracket

1. Insert the unlocking tool into the unlocking opening.
2. Push back the locking pin using the unlocking tool.
3. Pull the data logger up and out of the wall bracket.

Starting up the data logger

The data loggers must only be mounted vertically. Here, the connections must point downwards. In the case of data loggers with a display, you need to pay attention to the reading direction. Otherwise, the measuring accuracy might be diminished.

1. Open battery compartment cover.
2. Remove battery safety strip.
3. Close the battery compartment.

The IAQ data logger has a higher energy requirement. This reduces the minimum measuring cycle to 5 minutes when battery-operated. Operation via mains unit is therefore recommended. An appropriate USB cable can also be purchased as an accessory.

Only for testo 160 E and testo 160 THE:

The external probes must be connected before logging into the Cloud for the first time. If an additional probe is to be connected at a later stage, the data logger must first be logged out of the Cloud. The external probe can then be connected and the data logger logged in again.

Logging into the Testo Cloud

You need an account for the Testo Cloud. If you have not yet set this up, please sign up at https://www.museum.saveris.net.

For your new testo 160 WIFI data logger to be able to connect to your account in the Testo Cloud, it requires the three following pieces of information at minimum:

1. The ID of your account in the Cloud. You will find this in your account under the menu item Configuration – Account ID.
2. The network name of your WIFI (SSID), which the WIFI data logger will use to connect to the internet.
3. The password for this network.

Storage of this information on the WIFI data logger is called “Configuring the WIFI data logger”. Four different options are available for this process.

Configuration via the Setup Assistant

The Setup assistant in the web interface of the Testo Cloud is provided to assist you when you take your first steps with commissioning the testo 160. It can help you with logging in WIFI data loggers.

To be able to carry out the configuration, you need to be logged into the web interface at https://www.museum.saveris.net.

1. Click on the symbol above the menu bar.
   The Setup Assistant launches and assists you with the configuration. Follow the instructions there.

Status LED signals

The following table provides an overview of the meaning of the various status LED signals of the testo 160 WIFI data logger

Signal	Description
LED does not flash (TH, E, THE, THL)	Sleep mode
LED flashes green every 30 seconds (IAQ)	Normal state
LED flashes green at one-second intervals (for 5 min, then 1 long red flash)	Configuration mode (hotspot) – press button > 3 sec
LED gives 2 red flashes	Connection to WIFI failed (incorrect SSID, incorrect SSID password, incorrect account ID or incorrect account password, attempt to log the testo 160 E into the Cloud without any external probes connected.)
If XML is correct, LED gives 1 long green flash If XML is incorrect, LED gives 3 red flashes	Configuration via USB/PDF
LED gives 2 green flashes	Connection to WIFI and Cloud successful
LED gives 1 long red flash	Alarm activated due to limit value violation
LED gives 5 green flashes	Reset WIFI data logger to factory settings Press key > 20 sec
LED gives 1 green flash (measurement data collected) LED gives 2 short green flashes (measurement data transmitted)	Send measurement data to the Testo Cloud (website): press key < 3 sec Measurement data transmitted successfully
LED gives 4 red flashes	Batteries spent
LED flashes alternately green and red	Firmware update via USB or wireless

Calibration

testo 160 WIFI data loggers come with a factory calibration protocol as standard. For museums, we recommend having an annual test carried out by Testo Customer Service. Moreover, there is an option of having ISO certificates created for the WIFI data loggers. These can be implemented by Testo Industrial Services (TIS).

Technical data

Measurement-specific data

The humidity sensor attains the highest degree of accuracy in temperatures between + 5 °C and + 60 °C and 20% to 80% RH. If the instrument is exposed to higher humidity for a long period of time, this can falsify the readings by up to 3% RH. After 48 hours at 50% RH ± 10 % and +20 °C ± 5 °C, the sensor regenerates by itself.

CAUTION

Damage to the humidity probe

• The probe must never be exposed to a humidity level of 100 % RH for longer than 3 days

WIFI data loggers	testo 160 TH	testo 160 THE	testo 160 E
Order number	0572 2021	0572 2023	0572 2022
Temperature measurement
Measuring range	-10 °C to 50 °C		see ext. probes
Accuracy	± 0.5 °C
Resolution	0.1 °C
Humidity measurement
Measuring range	0 to 100% RH (non-condensing)		see ext. probes
Accuracy	± 2% RH @ 25 °C & 20 to 80% RH ± 3% RH @ 25 °C & <20% RH & >80% RH ± 1% RH hysteresis ± 1% RH/year drift
Resolution	0.1% RH
Lux measurement
Measuring range		see ext. probes	see ext. probes
Accuracy
Resolution
UV measurement
Measuring range		see ext. probes	see ext. probes
Accuracy
Resolution

WIFI data loggers	testo 160 IAQ	testo 160 THL
Order number	0572 2014	0572 2024
Temperature measurement
Measuring range	0 °C to 50 °C	-10 °C to 50 °C
Accuracy	± 0.5 °C	± 0.5 °C
Resolution	0.1 °C	0.1 °C
Humidity measurement
Measuring range	0 to 100% RH (non-condensing)	0 to 100% RH (non-condensing)
Accuracy	± 2% RH @ 25 °C & 20 to 80% RH ± 3% RH @ 25 °C & <20% RH & >80% RH ± 1% RH hysteresis ± 1% RH / year drift	± 2% RH @ 25 °C & 20 to 80% RH ± 3% RH @ 25 °C & <20% RH & >80% RH ± 1% RH hysteresis ± 1% RH/year drift
Resolution	0.1% RH	0.1% RH
Lux measurement
Measuring range		0 to 20,000 lux
Accuracy		DIN 5032-7 Class C- compliant or: ± 3 lux or ± 3% of the reading (based on the external reference DIN 5032-7 Class L)
Resolution		0.1 lux
UV measurement
Measuring range		0 to 10,000 mW/m2
Accuracy		± 5 mW/m2 or 5% of the reading (based on the external reference at 22 °C)
Resolution		0.1 mW/m2
CO2 measurement
Ambient humidity	0 to 99% RH (non-condensing)
Measuring range	0 to 5,000 ppm
Accuracy	± (50 ppm + 3% of the reading) (@ 25 °C) Battery-operated: ± (100 ppm + 3% of the reading) (@ 25 °C)
Resolution	1 ppm

WIFI data loggers	testo 160 IAQ	testo 160 THL
Pressure
Measuring range	600 to 1100 mbar
Accuracy	± 3 mbar @ 22 °C
Resolution	1 mbar

The time between the system warning “Battery almost discharged” and “Measurement data stop” is at the most one day during standard operation and a measuring cycle & communication cycle of 1 min (day & night) (battery type: Varta Industrial).

WIFI-specific data

WIFI data loggers	testo 160 TH	testo 160 THE	testo 160 THL
Order number	0572 2021	0572 2023	0572 2024
WIFI
Standard	802.11 b/g/n
Security	WPA2 Enterprise: EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS-TLS, EAP-TTLS- MSCHAPv2, EAP-TTLS-PSK, EAP-PEAP0-TLS, EAP- PEAP0-MSCHAPv2, EAP-PEAP0-PSK, EAP-PEAP1-TLS, EAP-PEAP1-MSCHAPv2, EAP-PEAP1-PSK; WPA Personal, WPA2 (AES), WPA (TKIP), WEP

WIFI data loggers	testo 160 IAQ	testo 160 E
Order number	0572 2014	0572 2022
WIFI
Standard	802.11 b/g/n
Security	WPA2 Enterprise: EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS-TLS, EAP-TTLS- MSCHAPv2, EAP-TTLS-PSK, EAP-PEAP0-TLS, EAP- PEAP0-MSCHAPv2, EAP-PEAP0-PSK, EAP-PEAP1-TLS, EAP-PEAP1-MSCHAPv2, EAP-PEAP1-PSK; WPA Personal, WPA2 (AES), WPA (TKIP), WEP

Technical data for a secure wireless LAN

Ports

The testo 160 WIFI data loggers use the MQTT protocol, which communicates via port TCP 1883 and 8883.

These UDP port approvals are also required:

• Port 53 (DNS name resolution)
• Port 123 (NTP time synchronisation)

All ports only have to be able to communicate externally to the Cloud. No bi-directional port approvals are necessary.

During the initial configuration, it is possible to select whether DHCP or Static IP is used (select Expert mode for the corresponding information). (Not possible in the Setup assistant.)

testo 160 application

The testo 160 application is accessible via a normal, up-to-date browser (www). The standard TCP ports http (80) and https (443) are used.

General data

WIFI data loggers	testo 160 TH	testo 160 THE	testo 160 THL
Order number	0572 2021	0572 2023	0572 2024
Operating temperature	-10 °C to 50 °C
Storage temperature	-20 °C to 50 °C
Protection class	IP20
Measuring cycle	Depends on the Cloud licence Basic: 15 min to 24 h / Advanced 1 min to 24 h flexible
Communication cycle	Depends on the Cloud licence Basic: 15 min to 24 h / Advanced 1 min to 24 h flexible
Memory	32,000 readings (sum of all channels)
Voltage supply	4 x AAA batteries 1.5 V Alternatively mains unit via USB connection
Battery life	18 months At +25 °C, 15-minute measuring cycle and 6-hour communication cycle (depending on the WIFI structure)
Dimensions	64 x 76 x 22 mm	64 x 76 x 22 mm	64 x 92 x 24 mm
Weight including batteries	94 g	94 g	113 g

WIFI data loggers	testo 160 IAQ	testo 160 E
Order number	0572 2014	0572 2022
Operating temperature	0 °C to 50 °C	-10 °C to 50 °C
Storage temperature	0 °C to 50 °C	-20 °C to 50 °C
Protection class	IP20
Measuring cycle	Depends on the Cloud license Basic: 15 min to 24 h / Advanced 1 min to 24 h flexible (mains operation) Advanced 5 min to 24 h flexible (battery operation)	Depends on the Cloud license Basic: 15 min to 24 h / Advanced 1 min to 24 h flexible
Communication cycle	Depends on the Cloud licence Basic: 15 min to 24 h / Advanced 1 min to 24 h flexible
Memory	32,000 readings (sum of all channels)
Voltage supply	4 x AA batteries Alternatively mains unit via USB connection	4 x AAA batteries 1.5V Alternatively mains unit via USB connection
Battery life	12 months at +25 °C, 15-minute measuring cycle and 8-hour communication cycle (depending on the WIFI reception quality)	18 months at +25 °C, 15-minute measuring cycle and 6-hour communication cycle (depending on the WIFI reception quality)
Dimensions	82 x 117 x 32 mm	64 x 76 x 22 mm
Weight including batteries	269 g	96 g

Authorizations

The use of the wireless module is subject to the regulations and stipulations of the respective country of use, and the module may only be used in countries for which a country certification has been granted. The user and every owner has the obligation to adhere to these regulations and prerequisites for use and acknowledge that the re-sale, export, import, etc. in particular in countries without wireless permits, is his responsibility.

Product	Mat.-No.	Date
testo 160 TH	0572 2021	12.07.2024
testo 160 E	0572 2022	12.07.2024
testo 160 THE	0572 2023	12.07.2024
testo 160 THL	0572 2024	12.07.2024
testo 160 IAQ	0572 2014	12.07.2024

 

Country	Comments
Europa + EFTA	Hereby, Testo SE & Co. KGaA declares that the radio equipment types testo 160 TH (0572 2021), testo 160 E (0572 2022), testo 160 THE (0572 2023), testo 160 THL (0572 2024) and testo 160 IAQ (0572 2014) are in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at   the following internet address: www.testo.com/eu-conformity. EU countries: 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), Republic of Cyprus (CY). EFTA countries: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland         WEEE Reg. no.: DE 75334352
Japan	Japan Information
Malaysia	testo 160 IAQ: Authorized
Pakistan	Authorized
South Africa	Radio Equipment Type Approval Number: testo 160 IAQ: TA-2018/075
South Korea	testo 160 TH: R-CRM-te2-05722021 testo 160 THL: R-CRM-te2-05722024 testo 160 IAQ: R-CRM-te2-05722014 KCC Warning
Türkiye	Authorized
United Arab Emirates	Authorization Number: ER57487/17
United Kingdom (GB)	The UK Declaration of Conformity can be found on the testo homepage www.testo.com under the product-specific downloads.

Country	Comments
USA	Contains FCC ID: N8NLSD4WF0459 testo 160 TH/E/THE/THL: FCC ID: WAF-0572202X testo 160 IAQ: FCC ID: WAF-05722014 See FCC Warnings
Wi-Fi-Module	Feature	Values
	WLAN Range	100 m
	WLAN type	LSD4WF0459-01D0
	WLAN radio class	Accord with the standard of IEEE 802.11b/g/n
	Company	Lierda Technology Group co., LTD
	RF Band	2412-2472MHz
	Transmitter Power	13.42dBm

IC Warnings

CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B):
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

RSS-Gen & RSS-247 statement:

This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s).

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. this device may not cause interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Caution: Radio Frequency Radiation Exposure

This equipment complies with radio frequency exposure limits set forth by the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada for an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the device and the user or bystanders.
Co-Location: This device must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter

FCC Statement

FCC Warnings

Information from the FCC (Federal Communications Commission)

For your own safety

Shielded cables should be used for a composite interface. This is to ensure continued protection against radio frequency interference.

FCC warning statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Caution

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. A shielded interface cable must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.

Warning

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Caution: Radio Frequency Radiation Exposure

This equipment complies with radio frequency exposure limits set forth by the FCC for an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the device and the user or bystanders.

Co-Location:

This device must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter

Contact

• Testo SE & Co. KGaA Celsiusstr. 2
• 79822 Titisee-Neustadt
• Germany Tel.: +49 7653 681-0
• E-Mail: info@testo.de
• www.testo.com