testo 882 · Thermal imager
Instruction manual
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1 Contents
1 Contents
1 Contents ...................................................................................................3
2 Safety and the environment....................................................................4
2.1. About this document........................................................................4
2.2. Ensure safety...................................................................................5
2.3. Protecting the environment..............................................................6
3 Specifications ..........................................................................................7
3.1. Use ..................................................................................................7
3.2. Technical data .................................................................................8
4 Product description...............................................................................12
4.1. Overview........................................................................................12
4.2. Basic properties.............................................................................13
5 First steps ..............................................................................................15
5.1. Commissioning ..............................................................................15
5.2. Getting to know the product...........................................................17
6 Using the product..................................................................................23
6.1. Menu functions ..............................................................................23
6.1.1. Measuring functions.......................................................................................23
6.1.2. Image gallery .................................................................................................26
6.1.3. Scale..............................................................................................................27
6.1.4. Display........................................................................................................... 28
6.1.5. Emissivity.......................................................................................................28
6.1.6. Palette ...........................................................................................................31
6.1.7. Configuration .................................................................................................31
6.2. Measuring......................................................................................34
7 Maintaining the product........................................................................37
8 Tips and assistance...............................................................................39
8.1. Questions and answers .................................................................39
8.2. Accessories and spare parts .........................................................40
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2 Safety and the environment
2 Safety and the environment
2.1. About this document
Use
> Please read this documentation through carefully and
familiarize yourself with the product before putting it to use. Pay
particular attention to the safety instructions and warning advice
in order to prevent injuries and damage to the products.
> Keep this document to hand so that you can refer to it when
necessary.
> Hand this documentation on to any subsequent users of the
product.
Warnings
Always pay attention to information that is marked by the following
warnings with warning pictograms. Implement the specified
precautionary measures.
Representation Explanation
WARNING
CAUTION
Indicates potential serious injuries
indicates circumstances that may lead to
damage to the products
Symbols and writing standards
Represen-
Explanation
tation
Note: Basic or further information.
1. ...
Action: more steps, the sequence must be followed.
2. ...
> ... Action: a step or an optional step.
- ... Result of an action.
Menu Elements of the instrument, the instrument displays
or the program interface.
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[OK] Control keys of the instrument or buttons of the
2.2. Ensure safety
... | ... Functions/paths within a menu.
“...” Example entries
program interface.
> Only operate the product properly, for its intended purpose and
within the parameters specified in the technical data. Do not
use any force.
> Do not operate the instrument if there are signs of damage at
the housing, mains unit or feed lines.
The thermal imager must not be directed at the sun or other
sources of intense radiation (e.g. objects with temperatures greater
than 500 °C, 800 °C while using the high-temperature filter) during
operation. This may lead to serious damage to the detector. The
manufacturer accepts no warranty for this type of damage to the
microbolometer detector.
> The objects to be measured or the measurement environment
may also pose risks: Note the safety regulations valid in your
area when performing the measurements.
> Do not store the product together with solvents. Do not use any
desiccants.
> Carry out only the 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.
> Improper use of rechargeable batteries can lead to destruction
or injuries by means of current surges, fire or escaping
chemicals. The following instructions must be observed to avoid
such hazards:
• Only use in accordance with the directions in the instruction
manual.
• Do not short, take apart or modify.
• Do not expose to heavy impacts, water, fire or temperatures
above 60 °C.
• Do not store in the proximity of metal objects.
• Do not use leaky or damaged rechargeable batteries. In the
event of contact with battery acid: Thoroughly wash affected
area with water and consult a doctor, if necessary.
2 Safety and the environment
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2 Safety and the environment
• Only charge in the instrument or the recommended charging
station.
• Immediately stop the charging process if this is not
completed in the given time.
• In the event of improper function or signs of overheating,
immediately remove the rechargeable battery from the
measuring instrument/charging station. Caution:
2.3. Protecting the environment
Rechargeable battery may be hot!
> Dispose of faulty rechargeable batteries/spent batteries in
accordance with the valid legal specifications.
> At the end of its useful life, send the product to the separate
collection for electric and electronic devices (observe local
regulations) or return the product to Testo for disposal.
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3 Specifications
3.1. Use
The testo 882 is a handy and robust thermal imager. It opens the
door to contactless determination and illustration of the temperature
distribution on surfaces for you.
Typical areas of application are:
• Building inspection (heating, ventilation and air conditioning
trade, company technicians, engineering offices, experts):
Energy evaluation of buildings
• Preventative maintenance (servicing): Mechanical and electrical
inspection of systems and machines
• Production monitoring (quality assurance): Monitoring
production processes
Basic properties:
• High-quality wide-angle lens 32° x 23°, detector 320 x 240,
NETD < 60 mK, 2 GB SD card for approx. 1000 images,
minimum focus distance 20 cm, integrated digital camera with
power LEDs for illumination, dynamic motorfocus, isotherm,
min./max. on area, audio comments, display of surface moisture
distribution, high-temperature filter (optional)
3 Specifications
Export control
Thermal imagers may be subject to the export restrictions of the
European Union.
The testo 882 with 33 Hz in particular can only be exported to
countries outside of the European Union with an export permit from
the authorities.
Please observe the national regulations for export control when
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exporting.
3 Specifications
3.2. Technical data
Infrared image output
Characteristic Values
Field of vision/min.
Standard lens: 32° x 23°/0.2 m (0.66 ft)
focusing distance
Thermal sensitivity
<60 mK at 30 °C (86 °F)
(NETD)
Geometric resolution Standard lens: 1.7 mrad
Refresh rate 33 Hz within EU, 9 Hz outside of EU
Focus manual + motorized
Detector type FPA 320 x 240 pixels, a.Si
Spectral range 8 - 14 μm
Visual image output
Characteristic Values
Field of vision/min.
33° x 25°/0.4 m (1.31 ft)
focusing distance
Image size 640 x 480 pixels
Refresh rate 8 to 15 Hz
Image presentation
Characteristic Values
Image display 3.5" LCD with 320 x 240 pixels
Display options
Infrared image/real image/infrared and real
image
Video stream 25 Hz
Colour palettes 9 options
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3 Specifications
Measuring
Characteristic Values
Temperature range
(can be changed)
Measuring range 1:
-20 - 100 °C (-4 - 212 °F)
Measuring range 2:
0 - 350 °C (32 - 662 °F)
Measuring range 3:
350 - 550 °C (662 - 1022 °F)
Accuracy
With measuring range 1 activated, for
readings within the range of -20 - 100 °C
(-4 - 212 °F):
±2 °C (±3.6 °F) or ±2 % of reading
(whichever is the greater)
With measuring range 2 activated, for
readings within the range of 0 - 350 °C
(32 - 662 °F):
±2 °C (±3.6 °F) or ±2 % of reading
(whichever is the greater)
With measuring range 3 activated, for
readings within the range of 350 - 550 °C
(662 - 1022 °F):
±3 % of reading
Reproducibility
±1 °C (±1.8 °F) or ±1 % (whichever is the
greater)
Measuring point
5 mm at 1 m
minimum diameter
On-time (time to
30 s
image)
Measuring functions
Standard measurement (1-point), 2-point
measurement, Cold-/Hotspot, isotherm,
min./max. on area, display of surface
moisture distribution via manual input of the
dewpoint temperature
Compensation for
manual
reflected temperature
Setting emissivity 0.01…1.00
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3 Specifications
Image storage
Characteristic Values
File format .bmt
Export options in .bmp, .jpg, .csv
Removable memory SD card
Memory capacity
Scope of delivery: 2 GB (approx. 1000
images)
Lens
Characteristic Values
Wide-angle lens 32° x 23°
Aperture 0.95
w
Laser measuring spot marking
Characteristic Values
Classification of the
635 nm, Class 2
laser
Audio functions
Characteristic Values
Sound
via headset (included in delivery)
recording/playback
Recording period max. 30 s per image
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Power supply
Characteristic Values
Battery type
Fast-charging, Li-ion battery can be
changed on-site
Operating time approx. 4 h at 20 - 30 °C (68 - 86 °F)
Charging option In instrument/in charging station (optional)
Mains operation Yes, with mains unit 0554 8808
Mains unit output
5 V/4 A
voltage
3 Specifications
Ambient conditions
Characteristic Values
Operating
temperature
-15 - 40 °C (5 - 113 °F) for measuring range 1
and 2
0 - 40 °C (32 - 113 °F) for measuring range 3
Storage
-30 - 60 °C (-22 - 140 °F)
temperature
Air humidity 20 - 80 %RH, not condensing
Enclosure rating of
the housing
IP54 (Interface terminals closed, battery
connected, lens mounted)
Physical features
Characteristic Values
Weight 900 g (including battery)
Dimensions 152 x 108 x 262 mm (5.98 x 4.17 x 10.31")
Tripod mounting Yes, with adapter (included in delivery)
Housing ABS
Protection class IP 54
Vibration max. 2 G
PC software
Characteristic Values
System
requirements
Operating system Windows XP Service
Pack 3, Windows Vista or Windows 7
USB 2.0 interface
Standards, tests, warranty
Characteristic Values
EU Directive 2004/108/EC
Vibration IEC 60068-2-6
Warranty
2 years, warranty conditions: see website
www.testo.com/warranty
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4 Product description
4 Product description
4.1. Overview
Product components
1 Display.
2 Control keys:
Key Functions
[ ]
[OK] and Joystick
Switch the imager on/off.
• Press [OK]:
Open menu, confirm selection/setting.
• Move [OK] up/down/right/left = Joystick
function:
Select functions, navigate
[Esc]
Left/right ["xy"]
quick select button
Cancel action.
Call up a function. The function assigned to
the quick select button at any one time is
shown in the display.
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4 Product description
3 Instrument rechargeable battery lock release button.
4 Metric thread: For fastening the included tripod adapter.
Do not use desktop tripods, danger of tilting!
5 Right interface terminal: Not assigned.
6 [Motor focus switch]: To switch the motor focus on/off.
7 2 LEDs: For illumination for the visual image.
8 Digital camera lens: For recording visual images
9 Laser: For aiming at the measuring field.
Laser radiation. Do not look into the beam.
CLASS 2 LASER
10 Infrared camera lens: For recording thermography images.
11 Rotating ring Manual focusing: For manual focusing.
Only use rotating ring with motor focus switched off to prevent
damage to the auto mechanism.
12 Lens lock ring
13 [Motor focus control]: For motorized focusing
14 [Trigger]: For recording (freezing/saving) images.
15 Left interface terminal: Memory card slot. Headset slot. USB
interface. Mains socket, for connecting the included mains unit.
Buffer battery slot.
16 Status LED: off (no mains unit connected), flashes (mains unit
connected and rechargeable battery charging), lights up (mains
unit connected and battery charging process completed).
4.2. Basic properties
Voltage supply
The power is supplied to the instrument via an exchangeable
rechargeable battery or via the included mains unit.
With an attached mains unit, the power is supplied automatically
via the mains unit and the instrument's rechargeable battery is
charged (only at ambient temperatures from 0 to 45 °C).
Charging the battery is also possible using a desktop charging
station (accessory).
The instrument is equipped with a buffer battery (type CR 1632) to
maintain the system data during an interruption in the power
supply (e.g. when the battery is changed).
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4 Product description
File formats and file names
The images are saved according to the following pattern:
XX_YYYYY.ZZZ
XX: IV for infrared image and surface moisture image with attached
real image, VI for real image.
YYYYY: 5-digit consecutive number
ZZZ (file extension): BMT for infrared image and surface moisture
image without/with attached real image, BMP for real image.
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5 First steps
5.1. Commissioning
Connect rechargeable battery
The thermal imager is delivered with a rechargeable battery that is
inserted in the rechargeable battery slot but not connected.
> Push the battery all the way into the rechargeable battery slot
until this is flush with the bottom of the handle.
5 First steps
- The thermal imager starts automatically.
Perform basic settings
> Remove the protective film from the display.
- The start screen appears on the display.
- The Landeseinstellungen (Country settings) dialogue is
opened.
Instrument language (Language) and temperature unit (Unit) can
be set.
1. Move Joystick up/down to select the desired option.
- The selected option has an orange border.
2. Confirm the selection with [OK].
- The selected setting is highlighted orange (
). The arrows ( )
show that the setting can be changed.
3. Move Joystick up/down to change the setting.
4. Confirm the entry with [OK].
5. Confirm the settings with Übernehmen (Apply).
6. Press [
] to switch off the thermal imager.
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5 First steps
Initial charging of rechargeable battery
The thermal imager is delivered with a partially charged battery.
Completely charge the battery before use.
> Connect the country-specific adapter required for the existing
mains to the mains unit.
1. Open the cover on the left side of the thermal imager (1).
2. Connect the mains unit to the mains socket (
) (2).
3. Connect the mains plug to a mains socket.
- The thermal imager starts automatically.
For battery charging, the imager can remain switched
on or be switched off. This has no influence on the
duration of charging.
- The charging of the rechargeable battery begins.
- The charging status is displayed by the status LED:
• LED flashing: Charging
• LED on: Battery charged, charging finished
4. Charge the battery fully, then disconnect the instrument from
the mains unit.
- After the initial charging of the battery, the thermal imager is
ready for operation.
Charging the battery is also possible using a desktop charging
station (accessory).
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5.2. Getting to know the product
Insert the memory card
1. Open the cover on the left side of the thermal imager.
2. Insert memory card (SD card) into the card slot (SD) (1).
5 First steps
> To remove the memory card: Press on the memory card to
release the lock.
Attaching headset
1. Open the cover on the left side of the thermal imager.
2. Insert stereo jack of the headset into the headset slot (1).
Mount/remove infrared protection glass
Installation:
1. Attach the protection glass (with black fitting) fastened to the
red mounting ring to the lens and turn the mounting ring
clockwise to the stop.
2. Remove the red mounting ring from the protection glass.
Removal:
1. Attach the red mounting ring to the protection glass.
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5 First steps
2. Turn the mounting ring anticlockwise and remove the protection
glass.
After mounting/removing the protection glass, activate or deactivate
the Protection glass option, see Lens, page 10. If this option is set
incorrectly, the specified measuring accuracy is not ensured.
Mounting/removing high-temperature filter
Installation:
1. Attach the high-temperature filter (with red fitting) fastened to
the red mounting ring to the lens and turn the mounting ring
clockwise to the stop.
2. Remove the red mounting ring from the high-temperature filter.
Removal:
1. Attach the red mounting ring to the high-temperature filter.
2. Turn the mounting ring anticlockwise and remove the high-
temperature filter.
Activate/deactivate the high-temperature measuring range (350.0 -
550.0 °C or 662.0 - 1022 °F), Measuring range page 25, after
mounting or removing the high-temperature filter, otherwise the
specified measuring accuracy is not ensured
Mount tripod adapter
Using the included tripod adapter, the imager can be fastened to
the testo tripod (accessory) or to a commercially available standard
tripod. With the tripod adapter mounted, the battery cannot be
changed!
1. Place the tripod adapter on the lower end of the handle and
screw on using the included Allen key (ISO 2936, size 4).
2. Slide thermal imager into the fastening plate of the testo tripod
and lock or fasten it to the commercially available standard
tripod (screw-type fastening).
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Mount sunshield
The sunshield increases the readability of the display with a high
exposure to light.
> Set the sunshield on the thermal imager from above (1) and pull
both sides of the sunshield down around the display (2).
5 First steps
Mounting Softcase
The Softcase combines the functions of instrument protection, Sun
Shield and carrying function (strap).
1. Set the Softcase on the imager from above (1) and pull both
sides of the Softcase down around the display (2).
2. Guide Velcro strip through the two plates (3) and close (4).
Switch the imager on/off
1. Remove protection cap from the lens.
2. Press [ ].
- The start screen appears on the display. The type designation
of the imager and the firmware version are shown.
- The measurement view is opened after the warm-up period.
- The imager performs an automatic zeroing approx. every 60
sec. This can be recognized by means of a "click". The image is
frozen briefly when this occurs.
> To switch off: Press [
].
- The display goes out and the imager is switched off.
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5 First steps
Focus image using motor focus
> Slide [Motor focus switch] towards the display (position:
> Move [Motor focus control] until the image is in focus.
Manually focusing the image
).
CAUTION
Possible damage to the auto mechanism!
> Only use Rotating ring with the motor focus switched off.
> Slide [Motor focus switch] towards the lens (position: ).
> Turn Rotating ring of the lens until the image is in focus.
Record (freeze/save) image
1. Press [Trigger].
- The image is frozen (fixed image).
If the image is to be saved, the desired storage location can be set
using the left [Folder] quick select button, see Select the storage
location (folder): page 35.
• Infrared image or infrared/real image is shown: Infrared image
is saved, real image is saved in the same file as an attachment
to the infrared image (even when saving in infrared image
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mode)
.
• Real image is shown: Real image is saved.
2. Save image: Press [Trigger] again, or: Press [OK].
or
Discard image: Press [ESC].
Getting to know the quick select buttons
The quick select buttons can be assigned functions that are
required often so that you can call them up directly.
Factory settings:
• Left quick select button: [Scale].
• Right quick select button: [Laser].
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All saved images are shown in picture-in-picture mode in the gallery.
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5 First steps
WARNING
Eye damage due to laser beam!
> Do not look into the laser beam.
> Do not point the laser beam at people.
Changing assignment of the quick select buttons
1. Move Joystick left or right to open the Configure key function
list for the left or right quick select button.
2. Move Joystick up/down to select the desired function.
Function Description
Image type Change display mode: Infrared image, real
image or infrared/real image.
Laser Switch on laser for homing in on the
measuring surface (hold button down).
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3
Light Switch on/off LEDs for lighting up objects for
the digital camera.
Palette Change colour palette for the infrared
image.
Emissivity...
Scale...
Adjustment
3. Press [OK] to activate the selected function.
Set emissivity and reflected temperature.
Set scale limits.
Perform manual zero point calibration.
Navigating in the menu
1. Press [OK] button.
- The Menu is opened.
2. Select navigation/function:
• Move Joystick up or down to select the menu item.
2
Real image and infrared lens have a different angle of view due to the spacial
separation. The image areas therefore do not correspond completely (parallax
error).
3
Laser and lens have a different angle of view due to the spacial separation.
The laser sighting and the centre of the image thus do not correspond
completely (parallax error).
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5 First steps
• Press [OK] to confirm the selection. Or for menu items that
are marked with an arrow (►): Move Joystick to the right.
• Move Joystick to the left to return to the previous menu
level.
• Press [OK] to select the function.
• Press [ESC] to cancel the process and change to
Measuring Mode.
- Depending on the selected menu item, press [OK] to perform a
setting or open a submenu/dialogue, see Menu functions, page
23.
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6 Using the product
6.1. Menu functions
6.1.1. Measuring functions
1-point measurement
The 1-point measurement is the standard measuring function. If
this is activated ( ), all available options can be selected via the
quick select buttons.
> [OK] | Measurement | [OK] | 1-point measurement | [OK].
If the 1-point measurement is activated, the crosshairs can be
moved using the Joystick on frozen and saved images to read off
the individual temperatures.
With saved images, the 1-point measurement must be activated
via the menu for the respective opened picture.
2-point measurement
The 2-point measurement has 2 crosshairs with which individual
temperatures can be read off. If this function is activated ( ), the
quick select buttons are fixed with the functions Temperature 1
and Temperature 2.
With frozen images, only the activated crosshairs can be moved.
With saved images, the 2-point measurement must be activated
for the respective opened picture.
1. [OK] | Measurement | [OK] | 2-point measurement | [OK].
2. Select left or right Temperature 1 or Temperature 2 quick
select button to activate one of the two crosshairs.
- The activated crosshairs are shown red.
3. Use the Joystick to move the activated crosshairs in order to
read off the individual temperatures.
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Cold-/Hotspot
Cold-/Hotspot shows the minimum and maximum temperature
point on the display. If Cold-/Hotspot is activated (
), the quick
select buttons with the Coldspot and Hotspot functions can be
permanently assigned and can no longer be changed.
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6 Using the product
With frozen images, the crosshairs can be moved and the
min./max. point is visible. The min./max. point is not saved.
With saved images, Cold-/Hotspot must be activated for the
respective opened image.
> [OK] | Measurement | Cold-/Hotspot | [OK].
> Select left or right Coldspot or Hotspot quick select button to
Min./Max. on area
Min./Max. on area shows the minimum and maximum temperature
value within the area selection shown on the display. The area
selection is neither scalable nor adjustable. If Min./Max. on area is
activated (
Emissivity... functions can be permanently assigned and can no
longer be changed.
With frozen images, the crosshairs can be moved. The Min./Max.
on area values are saved together with every image.
With saved images, Min./Max on area must be activated for the
respective opened image.
> [OK] | Measurement | Min./Max. on area | [OK].
Isotherm
Isotherm shows temperatures in a selectable temperature range in
a uniform colour. If Isotherm is activated (
buttons with the Isotherm and Emissivity... functions can be
permanently assigned and can no longer be changed.
With frozen images, the crosshairs can be moved.
> [OK] | Measurement | Isotherm | [OK].
To set the isotherm colour and range:
1. [Isotherm]
- The Isotherm dialogue is opened.
2. Move Joystick left/right to select the desired option: Isotherm
activate/deactivate the respective function.
), the quick select buttons with the Scale... and
colour (
upper limit value ( ).
), lower limit value ( ), temperature range ( ) or
), the quick select
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- The selected option has an orange border (
3. Move Joystick up/down to change the colour or the value(s).
- Changes are applied immediately so that the effects on the
display of the infrared image can be checked directly.
4. Close dialogue with [OK] or [Esc].
).
6 Using the product
- The changes are saved.
Moisture
The surface humidity is calculated using the manually entered
dewpoint temperature and the measured surface temperatures. In
the display, the areas that are at risk of developing mould are
shown using a special colour palette:
Colour Surface moisture Assessment
green 0 - 64 % noncritical
yellow-
65 - 80 % potentially critical
orange
red >80 % critical
If this function is activated ( ), the quick select buttons are
permanently assigned the Dewpoint and Emissivity... functions.
At the upper edge of the display, the relative air humidity, air
temperature and dewpoint temperature are shown.
1. [OK] | Measurement | [OK] | Humidity | [OK].
- The Dewpoint dialogue is opened. The dewpoint temperature
can be entered.
If the image is to be evaluated using the IRSoft software,
the values for the ambient temperature and ambient
humidity must be entered. If these values are missing, the
image cannot be evaluated with the software!
2. Move Joystick up/down to select the desired option.
- The selected option has an orange border.
3. Confirm the selection with [OK].
- The selected number is highlighted orange.
4. Move Joystick up/down to set the desired value. Move
Joystick right/left to change between the numbers.
5. Confirm the entry with [OK].
6. Confirm the settings with Apply.
Measuring range
The measuring range can be set to adapt to the respective area of
application.
1. [OK] | Measurement | [OK] | Measurement range.
2. Select the desired temperature range and confirm with [OK].
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6 Using the product
For measuring range 350 - 550 °C (662 - 1022 °F):
• The high-temperature filter must be installed, see
Mounting/removing high-temperature filter page 18.
• With temperature differences larger than 350 K the use
of the Ironbow HT palette is recommended as it
enables lower temperatures to be shown with higher
contrast, see Palette page 31.
6.1.2. Image gallery
Show images…
1. [OK] | Image gallery | [OK] | Show images… | [OK].
- The Folder dialogue is opened.
- The folder name of the opened folder is displayed in the header.
ROOT designates the base folder (top level).
- The saved data is shown as preview images (image overview).
The image saved last is shown directly behind the folders.
Optional:
> Press the right [Page scroll] quick select button to change to
page scroll.
In page scroll, you can navigate in groups of 3 x 3
images/folders (page by page). To select/open an image/folder,
you must change back into Single Image.
2. Navigate:
• In page scroll: Move Joystick up/down to change between
the pages.
• In single image: Move Joystick up/down/left/right to select a
preview image/a folder (orange border).
• Open selected folder with [OK].
3. In single image: Press [OK] to open selected preview image.
Press Gallery to return to the image overview.
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Delete image
1. In single image: Select image (orange border) or select and
open image.
2. Press Delete to delete the selected or open image.
- A confirmation request appears as to whether the image should
really be deleted.
3. Confirm with [OK] or cancel process with [Esc].
Create new folder
1. In the Folder dialogue: Select New Folder with the joystick and
confirm with[OK].
- The Folder name dialogue is opened.
2. Name folders: Use the Joystick to select the desired letters
and confirm with[OK].
The folder name can consist of up to 8 characters.
Incorrect entries can be deleted using the right [◄C] quick select
button.
3. Press left [Create Folder] quick select button to create the
folder.
Erase all
1. [OK] | Image gallery | [OK] | Erase all… | [OK].
- A confirmation request appears as to whether all files on the
memory card should be deleted. Folders are not deleted.
2. Confirm erase with [OK] or cancel process with [Esc].
6.1.3. Scale...
Set scale limits
You can choose between auto-scaling (continuous, automatic
adjustment to the current min./max. values) and manual scaling.
The scale limits can be set within the activated measuring range
(see Measuring range, page 25). All temperatures that undershoot
or exceed the limit value are shown in the colour of the limit value
(depending on the selected colour palette, see Palette page 31).
Temperature ranges that are not relevant can thus be hidden.
1. [OK] | Scale… | [OK].
- The Set scale dialogue is opened.
2. Move Joystick left/right to select the desired option: Auto-
scaling (
value (
6 Using the product
), min. value ( ), temperature range ( ) or max.
)
- The selected option has an orange border ( ).
3. With the selection of min. value, temperature range or max.
value: Move Joystick up/down to change the value(s).
- Changes are applied immediately so that the effects on the
display of the infrared image can be checked directly.
4. Close dialogue with [OK] or [Esc].
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- The changes are saved.
6.1.4. Display...
Select display options
The presentation can be adapted by means of showing/hiding the
following elements: Crosshairs, temperature scale and quick select
buttons.
Hidden function keys can be shown again by pressing a quick
select button: The first press of the button shows the function keys
again. To trigger a function, the button must be pressed again.
1. [OK] | Display… | [OK].
- The Display options dialogue is opened.
2. Move Joystick up/down to select the desired option.
- The selected option has an orange border (
3. Activate (
4. Confirm settings with the [Apply] quick select button.
or
Discard settings with [Esc].
6.1.5. Emissivity...
Emissivity
The emissivity describes the capability of a body to emit
electromagnetic radiation. This is material-specific and must be
adapted for correct measurement results.
Non-metals (paper, ceramic, gypsum, wood, paints and coatings),
plastics and food have high emissivity, which means that the
surface temperature can be easily measured using infrared.
Because of their low or non-uniform emissivity, bright metals and
metal oxides are only somewhat suited for infrared measurement.
You must anticipate highly inaccurate measurements. A remedy for
this is coatings that increase the emissivity, e.g. paint or emission
adhesive (art. no. 0554 0051) which must be applied to the object
being measured.
The following table gives typical emissivities of important materials.
These values can be used as orientation with the user-defined
settings.
).
) or deactivate ( ) option with [OK].
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Material (material temperature) Emissivity
Aluminium, bright rolled (170 °C) 0.04
Cotton (20 °C) 0.77
Concrete (25 °C) 0.93
Ice, smooth (0 °C) 0.97
Iron, emery ground (20 °C) 0.24
Iron with casting skin (100 °C) 0.80
Iron with rolling skin (20 °C) 0.77
Gypsum (20 °C) 0.90
Glass (90 °C) 0.94
Rubber, hard (23 °C) 0.94
Rubber, soft grey (23 °C) 0.89
Wood (70 °C) 0.94
Cork (20) 0.70
Radiator, black anodised (50 °C) 0.98
Copper, slightly tarnished (20 °C) 0.04
Copper, oxidized (130°C) 0.76
Plastics: PE, PP, PVC (20 °C) 0.94
Brass, oxidized (200°C) 0.61
Paper (20 °C) 0.97
Porcelain (20 °C) 0.92
Black paint, matt (80 °C) 0.97
Steel, heat-treated surface (200 °C) 0.52
Steel, oxidized (200) 0.79
Clay, burnt (70 °C) 0.91
Transformer paint (70 °C) 0.94
Brick, mortar, plaster (20 °C) 0.93
Reflected temperature
Using this offset factor, the reflection is calculated out due to the
low emissivity and the accuracy of the temperature measurement
with infrared instruments is improved. In most cases, the reflected
temperature is identical to the ambient air temperature. Only when
objects with strong emissions with much higher temperatures (such
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as ovens or machines) are in the proximity of the object being
measured should the radiation temperature of theses heat sources
be determined and used (e.g. using a globe thermometer). The
reflected temperature has only little effect on objects with high
emissivity.
Set emissivity/reflected temperature
You can choose between a user-defined emissivity and 8 materials
with recorded emissivities.
The reflected temperature can be set individually.
1. [OK] | Emissivity… | [OK].
- The Emissivity dialogue is opened.
2. Move Joystick up/down to select the desired material.
The designation of the materials in the selection list is
configured during commissioning of the thermal imager in
the language selected by the user. A translation does not
occur in the event of subsequent changeover of the
language in the instrument.
Using the PC software, other materials can be imported into
the instrument from an existing list. The language for the
materials here depends on the operating system language
of the PC.
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- The selected material is highlighted orange (
). The
corresponding emissivity is shown to the right next to the
material.
3. Move Joystick to the right to switch to the setting of the
emissivity (only available when selecting User defined) or to
Reflected temp..
- The selected option has an orange border ( ).
4. Confirm the selection with [OK].
- The selected number is highlighted orange ( ).
5. Move Joystick up/down to set the desired value. Move
Joystick right/left to change between the numbers.
6. Confirm the entry with [OK].
7. Confirm the settings with Apply.
- The changes are saved.
- The selected emissivity ( ) is shown at the bottom right in the
display in measurement view.
6.1.6. Palette
Change colour palette for the infrared image
You can choose between 9 existing palettes. The Ironbow HT
palette is intended specifically for measurements in the hightemperature measuring range (low temperatures are shown with
higher contrast). The currently activated option is marked with a tick
).
(
1. [OK] | Palette| [OK].
2. Move Joystick up/down to select the desired option.
3. Confirm the selection with [OK].
6.1.7. Configuration
Time/date...
Time and date can be set. Time and date format are automatically
set based on the selected instrument language.
1. [OK] | Configuration… | [OK] | Time/date… | [OK].
- The Set time/date dialogue is opened.
2. Move Joystick up/down to select the desired option.
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- The selected option has an orange border (
).
3. Confirm the selection with [OK].
- The selected number is highlighted orange ( ).
4. Move Joystick up/down to set the value. Move Joystick
right/left to change between the numbers.
5. Confirm the entry with [OK].
6. Confirm the settings with Apply.
Country settings…
Instrument language and temperature unit can be set.
1. [OK] | Configuration… | [OK].| Country settings… | [OK].
- The Country settings dialogue is opened.
2. Move Joystick up/down to select the desired option.
- The selected option has an orange border ( ).
3. Confirm the selection with [OK].
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- The selected setting is highlighted orange (
4. Move Joystick up/down to change the setting.
5. Confirm the entry with [OK].
6. Confirm the settings with Apply.
Optics...
The lenses adjusted to the instrument are shown. Only the lenses
that are shown may be used.
The high-temperature filter registered in the instrument is shown.
With use of another high-temperature filter, the specified accuracy
is not ensured.
> [OK] | Configuration… | [OK] | Optics… | [OK].
Using the Protection glass option, you can set whether an infrared
protection glass is used or not. Ensure the correct setting to
prevent corruption of the measurement results.
> Press [OK] to activate (
glass option.
- With the option activated, the protection glass symbol ( ) is
shown in the bottom right of the display.
Power-save options…
Options can be set to extend the rechargeable battery running time.
1. [OK] | Configuration… | [OK] | Power-save options… | [OK].
- The Power-save options dialogue is opened.
2. Move Joystick up/down to select the desired option.
) or deactivate ( ) the Protection
).
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- The selected option has an orange border ( ).
3. Confirm the selection with [OK].
- LCD backlight: The selected setting is highlighted orange and
can be changed (
> Move Joystick up/down to change the setting. Confirm the
entry with [OK].
- Switch off LCD or Power off imager: The selected option can
be activated or deactivated.
> Press [OK] to activate (
- With the option activated, the length of time until shut-down
can be set.
).
) or deactivate ( ) the function.
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> Move Joystick to the right and press [OK]. Move Joystick
up/down to change the setting. Confirm the entry with [OK].
4. Confirm the settings with [Apply].
Audio settings…
The volume of the audio playback and recording can be set.
1. [OK] | Configuration… | [OK] | Audio settings… | [OK].
- The Audio settings... dialogue is opened.
2. Move Joystick up/down to select the desired option.
- The selected option has an orange border (
).
3. Move Joystick left/right to change the setting.
4. Confirm the settings with [Apply].
Format…
The memory card can be formatted. During the formatting, all
saved data on the SD card is lost.
1. [OK] | Configuration… | [OK] | Format… | [OK].
- A confirmation request appears as to whether the memory card
should really be formatted.
2. Confirm with [OK] or cancel process with [Esc].
Factory reset
The instrument settings can be reset to the factory settings.
Time/date and country settings are not reset.
Please note: After a factory reset, the numbering of images begins
anew. When saving images, images that have already been saved
and have the same number are overwritten!
> Transfer all saved images onto a PC before performing a reset
to prevent possible overwriting.
1. [OK] | Configuration… | [OK] | Factory settings… | [OK].
- A confirmation request appears as to whether the instrument
should really be reset to the factory settings.
2. Confirm reset with [OK] or cancel process with [Esc].
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6.2. Measuring
CAUTION
Damage to the infrared detector by measuring high scene
temperatures.
> Without high-temperature filter: Do not perform any
measurements at scene temperatures > 500 °C/932 °F.
> With high-temperature filter: Do not perform any
measurements at scene temperatures > 800 °F/1472 °F.
With measurements of high scene temperatures (>350 °C or
>662 °F), always install the high-temperature filter, see
Mounting/removing high-temperature filter page 18, and set the
measuring range, see Measuring range page 25 .
With the high-temperature measuring range (350.0 -
550.0 °C or 662.0 - 1022 °F) activated, the stated accuracy
specifications are not valid for readings below 350 °C or
662 °F as this range is not calibrated.
Important framework conditions
Please observe the following framework conditions in order to
obtain significant measurement results.
Humidity measurement:
• Gently wave the separate air humidity measuring instrument to
shorten the equalization period. Avoid sources of interference
(e.g. breathed air).
Building thermography, investigating the building shell:
• Considerable temperature difference between inside and
outside required (ideal: > 15 °C/> 27 °F).
• Consistent weather conditions, no intensive sunlight, no
precipitation, no strong wind.
To ensure the highest level of accuracy, the imager requires an
equalization period of 5 minutes after being switched on.
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Important settings
Before recording an image, check whether the protection glass
option is set correctly to prevent corruption of the measurement
results, Optics... page 32.
Before saving an image, ensure that it is focused correctly (in
focus), see Focus image using motor focus page 20 or Manually
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focusing the image page 20. Images that are not in focus cannot be
corrected retroactively!
To obtain precise readings, the emissivity and reflected
temperature must be set correctly, see Set emissivity/reflected
temperature page 30. A subsequent adjustment is possible via the
PC software as required.
With an activated auto scaling, the colour scale is continuously
adapted to the min./max. values of the current measurement
image. The colour that is to be assigned to a specific temperature
thereby changes constantly. To be able to compare multiple
images by means of the colouring, the scaling must be manually
set to fixed values, see Scale... page 27, or must be subsequently
adjusted to uniform values using the PC software.
Depending on the scene temperature, the measuring range
may be undershot or exceeded. In this case, --- or +++ is
shown instead of the readings.
> If this occurs, change the measuring range, see
Measuring range page 25.
Select the storage location (folder):
1. While an image is frozen (fixed image): Press the left [Folder]
quick select button.
- The Folder dialogue is opened.
To create a new folder, see Create new folder page 27.
2. Select the desired folder with the joystick and open with [OK].
- The folder name of the opened folder is displayed in the header.
3. Press left [Apply] quick select button to select the opened
folder.
Recording/playing audio comments
It is only possible to record an audio comment for frozen images. It
is possible to play audio comments with frozen and saved pictures.
1. While an image is frozen (fixed image): Press the right [Audio]
quick select button.
- The Audio dialogue is opened.
2. Select the desired function with the joystick and confirm with
[OK].
• Record audio comments:
1. Start recording: Press [
].
2. Stop recording: Press [ ].
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> Continue recording: Press [
] again.
• Play recording:
1. Select beginning of recording: Press [
] again.
2. Start playback: Press [ ].
3. Stop playback: Press [ ].
> Continue playback: Press [ ] again.
• Change audio comment:
1. Selection position from which the recording should be
overwritten: Begin playback with [
desired point [
].
] and stop at the
2. Use [ ] to overwrite the recording as of the desired point.
• Delete recording:
> Press [
].
- The complete recording is deleted.
• Exit Audio dialogue:
> Press [ESC].
Aiming at the measuring surface
Using the laser, the measuring surface can be aimed at.
WARNING
Eye damage due to laser beam!
> Do not look into the laser beam.
> Do not point the laser beam at people.
To change the quick select button functions, Changing assignment
of the quick select buttons page 21.
> Press and hold [Laser].
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- When the laser is active, the laser symbol (
) flashes.
Caution: Laser and lens have a different angle of view due
to the spacial separation. The laser sighting and the centre
of the image thus do not correspond completely (parallax
error). The laser dot is therefore not suitable for marking
locations that were aimed at using the crosshairs.
7 Maintaining the product
Changing the battery
To prevent losing the instrument settings: Only change the
rechargeable battery when a buffer battery is inserted in the
instrument or the mains unit is connected.
1. Press lock release button.
- The rechargeable battery is released and sticks out a little from
the rechargeable battery slot. The locking function keeps the
battery from falling out.
2. Completely remove the battery from the rechargeable battery
slot.
3. Insert a new battery into the rechargeable battery slot until this
is flush with the bottom of the handle.
- The thermal imager starts automatically.
Clean thermal imager
> If the housing of the thermal imager is dirty, clean it with a damp
cloth. Do not use any aggressive cleaning agents or solvents!
Weak household cleaning agents and soap suds may be used.
7 Maintaining the product
Cleaning lens/infrared protection glass/high-temperature filter
> Large dust particles can be removed with a clean optical
cleaning brush (available in specialized photography shops).
> Use a lens cleaning cloth for slight contamination. Do not use
rubbing alcohol!
Change buffer battery
To prevent losing the instrument settings: Only change the buffer
battery when a charged rechargeable battery is inserted or the
mains unit is connected.
1. Open the cover on the left side of the thermal imager.
2. Remove battery holder, including buffer battery, from the battery
slot.
3. Remove empty battery from the holder and insert new battery
(type CR 1632).
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NOTICE
Incorrectly inserted batteries can lead to damage of the
product!
> When inserting the batteries, observe the polarity (label on the
battery holder).
4. Insert battery holder into the battery slot.
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8 Tips and assistance
8.1. Questions and answers
Question Possible causes/solution
Message Backup battery
empty or not present is
shown.
Error No memory card
inserted! is shown.
1. Confirm the message with [OK].
2. Change buffer battery, see
Change buffer battery page 37.
Memory card defective or not inserted.
1. Confirm the message with [OK].
2. Check or insert memory card.
Error Memory card full! is
shown.
Insufficient memory present.
1. Confirm the message with [OK].
2. Insert new memory card.
Error No lens/wrong lens!
is shown.
Message Charging not
possible! is shown.
1. Switch off thermal imager.
2. Check lens.
Ambient temperature is outside the
permissible range for charging the
battery.
1. Confirm the message with [OK].
2. Keep to the permissible ambient
temperature.
Error Permissible
instrument temperature
exceeded! is shown.
1. Switch off thermal imager.
2. Let instrument cool off and keep to
the permissible ambient
temperature.
--- or +++ is shown instead
of the reading.
Reading is outside of the measuring
range.
> Change measuring range.
xxx is shown instead of the
reading.
Reading cannot be calculated.
> Check parameter settings for
plausibility.
If we could not answer your question, please contact your dealer or
Testo Customer Service. For contact details see the rear side of
this document or the web page www.testo.com/service-contact
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8.2. Accessories and spare parts
Description Article no.
Lens protection glass 0554 8805
Sunshield 0554 8806
Soft Case 0554 8814
High-temperature filter (Retrofitting) on request
Rech. batt. 0554 8802
Desktop charging station 0554 8801
Tripod 0554 8804
Mains unit 0554 8808
SD card 0554 8803
USB cable 0449 0047
ISO calibration certificate for thermal
imager:
• Calibration points 0 °C, 25 °C, 50 °C
in measuring range -20 °C - 100 °C
• Calibration points at 0 °C, 100 °C, 200
°C in measuring range 0 °C to 350 °C
0520 0489
0520 0490
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For further accessories and spare parts, please refer to the product
catalogues and brochures or look up our website: www.testo.com
0970 8820 en 01 V01.00 en-GB
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