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Instruction manual
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1. General Information
Please read this document through carefully and familiarise
yourself with the operation of the product before putting it to use.
Keep this documentation to hand so that you can refer to it when
necessary.
2. Product Description
3. Safety Information
Avoid electrical hazards:
Infrared measurement: Please adhere to the required safe
distance when measuring on live parts.
Preserving product safety/warranty claims:
Operate the instrument properly and according to its intended
purpose and within the parameters specified. Do not use
force.
Do not expose to electromagnetic radiation (e.g. microwaves,
induction heating systems), static charge, heat or extreme
fluctuations in temperature.
Do not store together with solvents (e.g. acetone).
Open the instrument only when this is expressly described in
the documentation for maintenance purposes.
Laser radiation!
Do not look into laser beam. Laser class 2.
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Infrared
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Battery compartment
Display
On/Off switch
Measurement
button:
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measurement
Infrared
measurement
Accessories
Name Item no.
Leather protection
sleeve 0516 8302
Emissivity adhesive tape
ε =0.95 0554 0051
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Ensure correct disposal:
Dispose of defective rechargeable batteries and spent
batteries at the collection points provided.
Send the instrument directly to us at the end of its life cycle.
We will ensure that it is disposed of in an environmentally
friendly manner.
4. Intended Use
testo 831 is a compact infrared thermometer for the non-contact
measurement of surface temperatures.
Not suitable for diagnostic measurements in the medical
sector!
5. Technical Data
Feature testo 831
Parameter °C/°F
Infrared measurement range -30 to +210°C/ -22 to +410°F
Infrared resolution 0.1°C/0.1°F
Infrared accuracy ±1.5°C/ 1.8°F or 1.5% of reading (-20 to +210°C/ -4 to +412°F)
1
;
(at 23°C/73°F) ±2.0°C/3.6°F or 2.0% of reading (-30 to -20.1°C / -22 to -4°F)1;
+/- 1 digit
Emissivity 0.1 to 1.0 adjustable
Infrared measurement rate 0.5s
Optics (90% value) 30:1 (regarding the distance of
1,0 m to measuring object typically)
2
Operating temperature -20 to +50°C/ -4 to +122°F
Transport / Storage temperature -40 to +70°C/ -40 to +158°F
Power supply 9V block battery
Battery life 15 h
Housing ABS
Dimensions (LxHxB) 190 x 75 x 38mm/ 7.5 x 3.0 x 1.5in
CE guideline 2004/108/EEC
Warranty 2 years
Laser
Laser type 2 x laser
Power < 1 mW
Wavelength 645 to 660 nm
Class 2
Standard DIN NE 60825-1:2001-11
1
the larger value applies
2
+ Opening diameter of the sensor (16mm / 0.6in)
6. Initial Operation
Insert battery: See 9.1 Changing the battery.