Testo Testo 890-1 Manual
testo 890 · Thermal imager
Instruction manual
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1 Contents
1 Contents
1 Contents...................................................................................................3
2 Safety and the environment....................................................................5
About this document........................................................................5
2.1.
2.2.
Ensure safety...................................................................................6
2.3.
Protecting the environment ..............................................................7
3 Specifications ..........................................................................................8
Use..................................................................................................8
3.1.
3.2.
Technical data.................................................................................9
4 Product description...............................................................................14
Overview........................................................................................14
4.1.
4.1.1. Product components......................................................................................14
Display interface............................................................................................16
4.1.2.
4.1.3.
Operating concept .........................................................................................19
4.2. Basic properties.............................................................................20
4.2.1. Power supply.................................................................................................20
4.2.2.
File formats and file names............................................................................20
5 First steps ..............................................................................................21
Commissioning..............................................................................21
5.1.
5.1.1. Connecting the rechargeable battery.............................................................21
5.1.2.
Performing basic settings...............................................................................21
Initial charging of the rechargeable battery.................................................... 24
5.1.3.
5.2. Getting to know the product........................................................... 25
5.2.1. Adjusting the hand strap................................................................................25
5.2.2.
Attaching the lens cover to the hand strap.....................................................26
Rotating the handle........................................................................................26
5.2.3.
5.2.4.
Attaching a shoulder strap.............................................................................27
Using a lens case ..........................................................................................27
5.2.5.
5.2.6.
Inserting the memory card.............................................................................28
Fitting/removing IR protection glass...............................................................28
5.2.7.
5.2.8.
Changing the lens..........................................................................................29
Switching the imager on/off............................................................................30
5.2.9.
5.2.10.
Manually focusing the image..........................................................................30
Automatically focusing the image...................................................................30
5.2.11.
5.2.12.
Recording (freezing/saving) an image............................................................31
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1 Contents
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Using the product ................................................................................. 32
6.1. Menu bar/tabs...............................................................................32
6.1.1. Analysis functions tab..........................................................................32
6.1.2. Scale and correction functions tab ....................................................... 33
6.1.3. Main menu tab.....................................................................................34
6.2. Menu functions.............................................................................. 36
6.2.1. Measurement.................................................................................................36
6.2.2. Display options..............................................................................................46
6.2.3. Image gallery.................................................................................................47
6.2.4. Wizards .........................................................................................................50
6.2.5. Configuration.................................................................................................53
6.2.6. Audio (only testo 890-2).................................................................................61
6.3. Measuring.....................................................................................62
7 Maintaining the product ....................................................................... 64
8 Tips and assistance..............................................................................65
8.1. Questions and answers ................................................................65
8.2. Accessories and spare parts......................................................... 66
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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
Al
ways pay attention to information that is marked by the following
warnings with warning pictograms. Implement the specified
precautionary measures.
Representation Explanation
CAUTION
NOTICE
Symbols and writing standards
Represen-
tation
1. ...
2. ...
> ... Action: a step or an optional step.
indicates potential minor injuries
indicates circumstances that may lead to
damage to the products
Ex
planation
Note: Basic or further information.
Action: more steps, the sequence must be followed.
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2 Safety and the environment
Represen-
Explanation
tation
- ... Result of an action.
Menu Elements of the instrument, the instrument displays
or the program interface.
[OK] Control keys of the instrument or buttons of the
program interface.
... | ... Functions/paths within a menu.
2.2. Ensure safety
“...” Example entries
> 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.
During operation, the imager must not be pointed at the sun or
other intensive sources of radiation (e.g. objects with temperatures
greater than 550°C/1022°F, if using the high-temperature
measurement range 1400°C/2552°F). This can lead to serious
damage to the detector. The manufacturer assumes no liability for
any such 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.
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• 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.
• 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.
2 Safety and the environment
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3 Specifications
3 Specifications
3.1. Use
The testo 890 is a handy and robust thermal imager. It enables you
to carry out contactless determination and display of the
temperature distribution on surfaces.
Typical areas of application are:
• Building inspection: energetic assessment of buildings, and
inspection of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.
• Preventative maintenance (servicing): mechanical and electrical
inspection of systems, machines and energy distribution
systems
• Production monitoring (quality assurance): monitoring of
production processes
• Professional energy consultation, leak detection
• Checking of photovoltaic modules
The testo 890 is available in several versions, which are tailored to
various usage requirements:
• testo 890-1: high-quality wide angle lens 42° x 32°, detector 640
x 480, NETD < 40 mK at 30°C, 2GB SD card for approx. 800 to
1000 images, minimum focusing distance 0.1 m, touchscreen,
built-in digital imager with power LEDs for illumination, autofocus, isotherm, min/max/avg on area, image stitching wizard,
laser (not available in all countries), rotatable handle, rotatable
and pivoting display
• testo 890-2, additional/different functions/features: telephoto
lens (optional), display of the surface moisture distribution
through manual entry of the environmental conditions (optional:
humidity measurement in real time with radio humidity probe),
site recognition with image management, voice recording, high
temperature measurement (optional)
Export control
Thermal imagers may be subject to the export restrictions of the
European Union.
Please observe the national regulations for export control when
exporting.
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3.2. Technical data
3 Specifications
Infrared image output
Feature Values
Detector type FPA 640 x 480 pixels, a.Si
Thermal sensitivity
< 40 mK at 30°C (86°F)
(NETD)
Field of vision/min.
focusing distance
42° x 32°/0.1 m (0.33 ft)
Telephoto lens (optional): 15° x 11°/0.5 m
(1.64 ft)
Geometric resolution
(IFOV)
Super-resolution
(pixels/IFOV) optional
1.13 mrad (standard lens)
0.42 mrad (telephoto lens)
1280 x 960 pixels /
0.71 mrad (standard lens)
0.26 mrad (telephoto lens)
Image refresh rate 33 Hz within EU, 9 Hz outside of EU
Focus Automatic/manual
Spectral range 8 - 14 μm
Visual image output
Feature Values
Image size 3.1 megapixels
Min. focusing
0.5 m (1.64 ft.)
distance
Image presentation
Feature Values
Image display
LCD touchscreen, 10.9 cm (4.3") screen
diagonal, 480 x 272 pixels
Digital zoom 1-3x
Display options IR image/real image
Video output USB 2.0
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3 Specifications
Feature Values
Video stream 25 Hz
Colour palettes 8
Measurement
Feature Values
Temperature ranges
(can be changed)
-20 to 100°C (-4 to 212°F)
0 to 350°C (32 to 662°F)
Only testo 890-2, optional:
350 to 1200°C (662 to 2192°F)
Accuracy
±2°C (±3.6°F) or ±2% of meas. val. (higher
value applies)
Reproducibility ±1°C (±1.8°F) or ±1% (higher value applies)
Emissivity/reflected
0.01 to 1.00
temperature settings
Reflected
Manual
temperature/transmis
sion correction
(atmosphere)
settings
Minimum measuring
point diameter
Measurement
Standard lens: 3.4 mm at 1 m
Telephoto lens: 1.3 mm at 1 m
Feature Values
Display of surface
moisture distribution
Humidity
measurement with
radio humidity probe
Only testo 890-2:
via manual input
Only testo 890-2, optional:
automatic measurement value transfer in
real time
(not available in all
countries)
Solar mode Yes
Analysis functions
Up to 3 measuring points, hot/coldspot
detection, area measurement
(min-/max-/average value), isotherm, alarms
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3 Specifications
Imager equipment
Feature Values
Digital imager Yes
Standard lens 42° x 32°
Telephoto lens Optional: 15° x 11°
Site recognition with
Only testo 890-2
image management
Image stitching
Yes
wizard
Laser (not available
635 nm, Class 2
in USA, Japan,
China)
Voice recording
Only testo 890-2: via Bluetooth (not
available in all countries)/via wired headset
Video measurement
Up to 3 measuring points
(via USB)
Image storage
Feature Values
File format
.bmt, possible export to .bmp, .jpg, .png,
.csv, .xls
Video file format (via
USB)
.wmv, .mpeg-1 / only testo 890-2: Testo
format (full radiometric video)
Storage device SD card 2 GB (800 to 1000 images)
Power supply
Feature Values
Battery type
Fast-charging Li-ion battery can be changed
on site
Operating time Approx. 4.5 h at 20 to 30°C (68 to 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
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3 Specifications
Ambient conditions
Feature Values
Operating
-15 to 50°C (5 to 122°F)
temperature range
Storage temperature
-30 to 60°C (-22 to 140°F)
range
Air humidity 20 to 80% non-condensing
Physical features
Feature Values
Weight 1630 g (including battery)
Dimensions (L x W x
253 x 132 x 111 mm (0.83 x 0.44 x 0.37")
H)
Tripod mounting 1/4" - 20 UNC
Housing protection
IP54
class (IEC 60529)
Vibration
2G
(IEC 60068-2-6)
Bluetooth (not available in all countries)
Feature Values
Type designation BlueGiga WT 11
Product note WT 11
Identification B01867
Company 10274
Information of the
FCC (Federal
Communications
Commission)
This device fulfils part 15 of the FCC
guidelines. Commissioning is subject to the
two following conditions: (1) This instrument
must not generate any dangerous
interference and (2) this instrument must be
able to receive interference, even if this
could have undesired effects on operation.
Changes and modifications to the
instrument that have not been expressly
approved by testo AG may nullify the user's
right to use the instrument.
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Featu
re Values
Operating
information
Guidelines, warranty
Feature Values
EU Directive 2004/108/EC
Warranty
You can switch off Bluetooth at any time if
you wish to save battery power or if the use
of radio links is not permitted, e.g. in aircraft
or hospitals.
2 years
3 Specifications
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4 Product description
4 Product description
4.1. Overview
4.1.1. Product components
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1 Digital imager lens for taking visual images and two power
-LEDs for illuminating the image.
2 Infrared imager lens for taking thermograms.
3 [Release lens] for releasing the lens lock.
4 Thread (1/4" - 20 UNC) for attaching a tripod (bottom of
imager). Do not use desktop tripods: danger of tipping over!
5 Laser (not available in all countries) for marking the
measurement object.
CAUTION
Laser radiation! Class 2 laser
> Do not look into the beam.
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6 Focusing ring for adjusting the focus manually.
CAUTION
Auto mechanism may be damaged!
> Only turn focusing ring when auto-focus is deactivated ( ).
7 Rotatable handle with adjustable hand strap and fastening loop
for the lens cover.
8 Battery compartment (bottom of imager).
9 Operating buttons (back and top of imager):
Button Functions
[ ]
[●] (5-way
joystick)
Switch imager on/off
Press [●]: open menu, activate selection/setting.
Move [●] up/down/right/left: select functions,
navigate
[Esc]
Cancel action.
[A], [B] Shortcut keys for activating various functions. The
current shortcut key assignment is displayed (top
left). For adjustable functions, see Configure key,
page 57.
[Shutter
button]
(round
unmarked
Press button (only when auto-focus is activated):
focus image automatically.
Press button: record image (freeze/save).
button)
10 Two fixing eyelets for carrying/shoulder strap.
11 Interface terminals:
Terminal Assignment
Top
Mains socket, headset socket, Battery status LED.
Battery status LED indications (imager on):
• Off (no battery inserted).
• Flashing (mains unit is connected and battery is
charging).
• On (mains unit is connected and battery is fully
charged).
Bottom USB port, memory card slot.
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4 Product description
12 Display, can be flipped out 90° and rotated 270°.
When the imager is switched on, the display remains active
even when folded in. It is advisable to use the power-save
options to prolong the battery life, see Power-save options,
page 58.
4.1.2. Display interface
1 Image display: shows IR image or real image.
2 Scale display:
Display Description
Protection glass function activated. No symbol
when function is deactivated.
, or
Selected unit for measurement value and scale
displays.
Left: temperature margin of the image displayed,
showing the minimum/maximum measurement
value (with automatic scale adjustment) or the
selected minimum/maximum display value (with
manual scale adjustment).
Right: temperature margin of the image displayed,
based on the set measurement range, showing
the measurement range limits.
or
Automatic or manual scale adjustment activated.
Histogram adjustment activated.
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4 Product description
Displa
y Description
Set emissivity.
3 Imager mode selection bar:
button for recording mode, button for image gallery
mode.
4 Menu bar: the menu bar comprises 3 tabs including buttons for
selecting functions:
Further information is available under Menu bar/tabs, page 32.
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4 Product description
5 Status displays:
Display Description
,
Possible shortcut key functions (to change the
assignment, see Configure key, page 57):
: Image type.
: Emissivity.
: Palette.
: Scale.
: Power -LEDs.
: Laser.
CAUTION
Laser radiation! Class 2 laser
> Do not look into the beam.
: Adjustment.
: Zoom in.
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: Zoom out.
: Humidity
: Solar
: Image stitching
: Site recognition
When viewing a saved image in the single image
view of the image gallery, the function buttons are
permanently assigned the following functions:
: display previous image.
: display next image.
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Display Description
,
Power supply/battery capacity:
: Mains operation, battery fully charged.
: Mains operation, no battery inserted.
: Battery operation, capacity 75-100%
: Battery operation, capacity 50-75%
: Battery operation, capacity 25-50%
: Battery operation, capacity 10-25%
: Battery operation, capacity 0-10%.
- - - - (animated): battery is
charging.
or
Auto-focus activated or deactivated.
Only testo 890-2: radio link to radio probe
established.
Only testo 890-2: Bluetooth interface activated.
Only testo 890-2: headset connected.
USB connection established.
4.1.3. Operating concept
The imager can be operated in two different ways.
Operation via touchscreen offers quick access to functions.
Operation via joystick requires more actions but enables singlehanded operation of the imager.
Joystick operation
Selection and activation is carried out in two steps: moving the
joystick ( [●] ) up/down/right/left moves the orange selection box on
the display. The selected function or button is activated by pressing
the joystick.
Touchscreen operation
Selection and activation is carried out in one step: the required
function or button is selected at the touch of a fingertip and is
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activated at the same time.
Capacitive touchscreen. Operation is only possible with a
bare fingertip (no gloves) or a conductive stylus pen.
4 Product description
Illustration in this document
To carry out the basic settings, examples of both methods of
operation are given, describing all steps, see Performing basic
settings, page 21.
The other chapters only deal with functions/buttons that have to be
activated:
• Touchscreen operation: touch with a fingertip.
• Joystick operation: select first (move joystick up/down/right/left),
4.2. Basic properties
then activate (press joystick).
4.2.1. Power supply
The power is supplied to the instrument via a replaceable
rechargeable battery or via the mains unit provided.
With an attached mains unit, power is supplied automatically via
the mains unit and the instrument's rechargeable battery is charged
(only at ambient temperatures from 0 to 40°C).
Under high ambient temperatures a longer charging time
may be required.
Charging the battery is also possible using a desktop charging
station (accessory: 0554 8851).
The instrument is equipped with a buffer battery to maintain the
system data during an interruption in the power supply (e.g. when
the battery is changed).
4.2.2. File formats and file names
All saved images consist of an IR image and the attached real
image.
The images are saved according to the following pattern:
XXyyyyyy.zzz
XX: IR for all single images (standard), ST for a package including
several single images (recorded with the image stitching wizard).
yyyyyy: 6-digit sequential number.
zzz: bmt for all images (Testo-specific file extension).
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5 First steps
5.1. Commissioning
5.1.1. Connecting the rechargeable battery
1. Open battery compartment cover (1).
2. Slide rechargeable battery (2) fully into the battery compartment
until it clicks into place.
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- The imager starts automatically.
3. Close the battery compartment cover.
5.1.2. Performing basic settings
> Flip open the display and remove the protective film.
- The start screen appears on the display.
- When you first switch on the imager: the Country settings and
Set time/date dialogue boxes are opened one after the other to
set the instrument language, temperature unit (°C/°F) and
time/date.
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