testo 883 - thermal imager Instruction manual
Contents Contents 1 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 3 4 5 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.2 6 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.7.1 6.7.2 7 7.1 7.2 7.2.1 7.2.2 8 9 9.1 9.2 9.2.1 About this document ...........................................................................7 Safety and disposal..............................................................................8 General safety instructions .....................................................................8 Product-specific information ............................
Contents 9.2.2 New Min/Max on area .......................................................................... 35 9.2.3 Differential temperature ....................................................................... 36 9.2.4 External values .................................................................................... 38 9.2.5 SiteRecognition.................................................................................... 39 9.2.6 IFOV ...............................................................
Contents 10 Maintenance........................................................................................83 10.1 Charging the rechargeable battery .......................................................83 10.2 Changing the rechargeable battery ......................................................83 10.3 Cleaning the instrument .......................................................................85 10.4 Firmware update .................................................................................
1 About this document 1 About this document • The instruction manual is an integral part of the instrument. • Keep this documentation to hand so that you can refer to it when necessary. • Always use the complete original instruction manual. • Please read this instruction manual through carefully and familiarize yourself with the product before putting it to use. • Hand this instruction manual on to any subsequent users of the product.
2 Safety and disposal 2 Safety and disposal 2.1 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 operate the product if there are signs of damage on the housing, mains unit or connected cables. • The product must be checked for any visible damage before commissioning. • Dangers may also arise from objects to be measured or the measuring environment.
2 Safety and disposal 2.2 Product-specific information ATTENTION Damage to the detector! During operation, this instrument must not be pointed at the sun or other intensive sources of radiation (e.g. objects with temperatures exceeding 650 °C). This can cause serious damage to the detector. The manufacturer does not provide any warranty for any such damage to the microbolometer detector. 2.3 Disposal • Dispose of faulty energy storage units in accordance with the valid legal specifications.
3 Support 2.6 Storage • Keep the product away from any liquids and do not put it into water. Protect it from rain and humidity. • Do not store the product together with solvents. 2.7 Approvals Please find the current country approvals in the attached document. 2.8 EU declaration of conformity You can find the EU declaration of conformity on the Testo website, www.testo.com, under the product-specific downloads.
5 Product description 5 Product description 5.1 Use The testo 883 is a handy, robust thermal imager. You can use it to undertake the non-contact measurement and display of surface temperature distribution.
5 Product description Element 4 - OK key - Joystick 5 Quick select button 6 Infrared camera lens; protective cap 7 8 9 10 Digital camera Laser Trigger Battery compartment Function - Open menu, select function, confirm setting - Navigate within the menu, highlight function, select colour palette Opens the function assigned to the quick select button; the icon for the selected function is displayed bottom right Takes infrared images; protects the lens Lens is interchangeable Takes real images Marking of th
5 Product description 5.1 Displays overview Element 1 Status bar Function The following values are displayed in the status bar depending on the setting: • Humidity and ambient temperature • Current, voltage, solar radiation and power • Differential temperature • Zoom level (2 x, 4 x) 2 3 Image display 4 5 Open menu.
5 Product description Element 8 and 9 °C or °F 10 Scale 11 E ... 12 A, M or S 13 Quick select button Function WIFi and BT enabled Unit set for reading and scale displays. - Temperature unit - White characters: temperature margin of the image displayed, showing the minimum/maximum reading (with automatic scale adjustment) or the set minimum/maximum display value (with manual scale adjustment). Set emissivity.
6 Commissioning 6 Commissioning 6.1 Touchscreen operating concept Familiarize yourself with the touchscreen operating concept before you use the measuring instrument. Actions are carried out by: Description Tapping To open applications, select menu icons or press buttons on the display, in each case tap these with your finger. 6.2 Operation via joystick Move the joystick up/down and right/left to select the individual menus. 1 Move joystick up/down or to the left/right.
6 Commissioning 6.3 Rechargeable battery The camera is delivered without a battery inserted. The rechargeable battery is supplied separately and must first be unpacked and inserted in the camera. 1 Pull back the unlocking button to open the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the handle. 2 Push the battery all the way into the rechargeable battery slot until this is flush with the bottom of the handle. 3 16 Close the battery compartment cover and secure with the unlocking button.
6 Commissioning Initial charging of the battery The imager is supplied with a partially charged battery. Charge the battery fully before using it for the first time. With rechargeable batteries, never use chargers which are not suitable for the battery type. Suitable chargers for Testo products are to be found in the list of accessories. 1 Connect the country-specific adapter required for the existing mains to the mains unit. 2 Open the cover on the left side of the thermal imager.
6 Commissioning • For longer breaks, you should discharge and recharge the batteries every 34 months. Trickle charging should not exceed 2 days. 6.4 Switching the instrument on and off Switching on the camera 1 Remove protective cap from the lens. 2 Press . The camera starts. The start screen appears on the display. To ensure measuring accuracy, the camera performs automatic zeroing approx. every 60 s. A “click” is heard when this happens. The image freezes briefly when this occurs.
6 Commissioning 6.5 The display goes off. The camera is switched off. Getting to know the menu testo 883 can also be operated via the monitor’s touchscreen feature. 1 Press OK or tap menu. to open the Menu opens. 2 Select the submenu (joystick or touchscreen). Submenu opens. 3 To exit the submenu again: o o 6.6 Tap or or Move the joystick to the left or move the joystick to the menu bar and confirm with OK.
6 Commissioning Quick select menu items Menu item Function Image gallery Scale (This function is only available if the Image type is set to infrared) Emissivity (This function is only available if the Image type is set to infrared) Palette Adjustment (This function is only available if the Image type is set to infrared) Image type Opens an overview of saved images. Set scale limits. Laser Zoom SiteRecognition Set the emissivity (E), reflected temperature (RTC) and ε-Assist (ε-Assist).
6 Commissioning Configuration opens. 1.3 Select Configure key (joystick or touchscreen). The Configure key selection menu opens. The activated function is marked with a dot ( ). 2 Select the required menu item (joystick or touchscreen). The quick select button is assigned to the selected menu item. The icon for the selected function is displayed bottom right.
6 Commissioning Using the quick select button 1 6.7 Press . The function assigned to the quick select button is carried out. Changing the lens Only lenses that have been adjusted to the respective thermal imager can be used. The serial number on the lens must match the serial number displayed in the imager, . The lens can be changed while the imager is running. The imager automatically detects which lens is fitted and makes the information readily available in the menu.
6 Commissioning 3 Remove lens. Always store unused lenses in the lens box (supplied with the interchangeable lens). 6.7.2 Attaching a new lens 1 Attach a new lens.
6 Commissioning 2 Align the markings on the lens and handle. 3 Turn the lens fixing ring clockwise as far as it will go.
7 WLAN connection – using the App 7 WLAN connection – using the App ^ 7.1 Activating/disabling the connection To connect via WLAN, you need a tablet or smartphone with the testo Thermography App already installed on it. You can get the App from the App Store for iOS devices or from the Play Store for Android devices. Compatibility: Requires iOS 8.3 or later / Android 4.3 or later. 1 Open the Menu. 2 Select Configuration (joystick or touchscreen). Configuration opens.
7 WLAN connection – using the App Connectivity opens. 4 Select WLAN (joystick or touchscreen). A check mark appears when WLAN is enabled. While WLAN is activated, the image gallery cannot be accessed. Explanation of WLAN icons Symbol Function App is connected No connection to the App 7.2 7.2.1 Using the App Establishing a connection WLAN is activated in the thermal imager.
7 WLAN connection – using the App The password must be entered once. 4 Press Connect. The WLAN connection to the thermal imager is established. 7.2.2 Select display Second display The WLAN connection to the thermal imager is established. 1 Selection -> 2nd display. The display on the thermal imager is shown on your mobile end device. Remote The WLAN connection to the thermal imager is established. 1 Selection -> Remote.
8 Bluetooth® connection 8 Bluetooth® connection A connection between the thermal imager and the testo 605i humidity probe or testo 770-3 clamp meter can be established via Bluetooth®. Via the Bluetooth radio interface, a link to a Bluetooth headset can be established for voice recording. Please follow the instruction manual for the Bluetooth headset. Bluetooth® 4.0 required. 1 Open the Menu. 2 Select Configuration (joystick or touchscreen). Configuration opens.
8 Bluetooth® connection Connectivity opens. 4 Select Bluetooth® (joystick or touchscreen). A check mark appears if Bluetooth® is enabled. Explanation of Bluetooth® icons Symbol Function No connection to the humidity probe, testo 605i or testo 770-3 Searching for humidity probe. Humidity probe readings are being transmitted. When connected to the clamp meter 1 Open the Menu. 2 Select Measurement settings (joystick or touchscreen).
8 Bluetooth® connection Measurement settings opens. 3 Select External values (joystick or touchscreen). External values opens. 4 Select the required size (joystick or touchscreen). 5 Confirm selection with or exit the menu with X. Clamp meter readings are displayed in the header. Readings are only transferred if the current, voltage or power is set on the clamp meter. When connected to the humidity probe Bluetooth® connection is activated and the humidity probe is switched on.
9 Performing the measurement 9 Performing the measurement The testo 883 can be operated both by joystick and by touchscreen on the monitor. ATTENTION High thermal radiation (e.g. due to sun, fire, furnaces) Detector may be damaged! - Do not point the camera at objects with temperatures > 650 °C. Ideal framework conditions • Building thermography, investigating the building shell: Considerable temperature difference between inside and outside required (ideal: ≥ 15 °C / ≥ 27 °F).
9 Performing the measurement Action Description Result Trigger operation Aim at any subject. Press trigger. The targeted subject remains frozen on the camera display for checking purposes only when the preview image is activated. Cancel recording Press - left key or - touch bottom left corner Live image is displayed. Image is not saved. Recording Aim at any subject. Press trigger Press trigger again. Live image is displayed. Image is saved. Recording with audio (preview image must be activated.
9 Performing the measurement Hotspot: the highest temperature measuring point is marked with red crosshairs and the value is displayed. o Coldspot: the lowest temperature measuring point is marked with blue crosshairs and the value is displayed. o Show all / Hide all: Show or hide the centre point, hotspot and coldspot. New Min/Max on area: o Min/Max on area: Area in the centre of the image is shown. The minimum, maximum, and average values for the area are displayed.
9 Performing the measurement 2 Select the required function (joystick or touchscreen). 9.2.1 Pixel mark 1 Open the Menu. 2 Select Measurement settings (joystick or touchscreen). Measurement settings opens. 3 Select Pixel mark (joystick or touchscreen). The Pixel mark submenu opens. 4 Select Settings (joystick or touchscreen).
9 Performing the measurement 9.2.2 Measurement view is displayed. New Min/Max on area 1 Open the Menu. 2 Select Measurement settings (joystick or touchscreen). Measurement settings opens. 3 Select New Min/Max on area (joystick or touchscreen). New Min/Max on area submenu opens. 4 Select Settings (joystick or touchscreen).
9 Performing the measurement 9.2.3 Measurement view is displayed. Differential temperature Differential temperature enables the calculation of the temperatures between two readings. 1 Open the Menu. 2 Select Measurement settings (joystick or touchscreen). Measurement settings opens. 3 Select Differential temperature (joystick or touchscreen). 36 Differential temperature opens.
9 Performing the measurement 4 Enable Active. appears. 5 Select the differential temperature to be calculated (joystick or touchscreen) (PA vs. PB, PA vs. Probe, PA vs. Value, PA vs. RTC). 5.1 PA vs. PB selection: o Move the joystick to the right (or via touchscreen) -> select measuring point A -> press OK -> move the measuring point to the live image using the joystick -> press OK.
9 Performing the measurement 9.2.4 External values 1 Open the Menu. 2 Select Measurement settings (joystick or touchscreen). Measurement settings opens. 3 Select External values (joystick or touchscreen). External values opens. 4 Activate humidity, current, voltage, solar or power. If no radio probe is connected, values must be entered manually. If a radio probe is connected, values are transferred automatically.
9 Performing the measurement 5 Confirm with . Values for current, voltage and power can be transferred from the testo 770-3 clamp meter. 9.2.5 SiteRecognition With the PC software testo IRSoft QR Codes, markers can be set to clearly identify a measuring location. By setting a marker with the built-in digital imager, the images, which are then saved, are automatically allocated to the relevant site (allocation is saved with this image).
9 Performing the measurement 1 Open the Menu. 2 Select Measurement settings (joystick or touchscreen). Measurement settings opens. 3 Select IFOV (joystick or touchscreen). 9.2.7 IFOV is enabled or disabled. Isotherm 1 Open the Menu.
9 Performing the measurement 2 Select Measurement settings (joystick or touchscreen). Measurement settings opens. 3 Select Isotherm (joystick or touchscreen). Isotherm opens. 4 Limit values can be set. Everything within the limit values is displayed in colour. 5 Confirm with . The colours for the markings can be specified in the Configuration -> Color selection menu.
9 Performing the measurement 9.2.8 Alarm 1 Open the Menu. 2 Select Measurement settings (joystick or touchscreen). Measurement settings opens. 3 Select Alarm (joystick or touchscreen). Alarm opens. 4 Upper and lower alarm limits can be set and activated individually.
9 Performing the measurement Everything above the upper alarm is highlighted in colour. Everything below the lower alarm is highlighted in colour. 5 Confirm with . The colours for the markings can be specified in the Configuration -> Color selection menu. 9.2.9 Zoom 1 Open the Menu. 2 Select Measurement settings (joystick or touchscreen). Measurement settings opens. 3 Select Zoom (joystick or touchscreen).
9 Performing the measurement Zoom opens. 4 Select the required zoom factor (joystick or touchscreen). 9.3 Image gallery Saved images can be displayed, analyzed or deleted. You can listen to and also record a voice annotation subsequently or do it again. File name Element Function IR 000000 SR Infrared image with attached real image Consecutive number Images captured with SuperResolution File names can be changed via the PC (not in the imager), e.g. in Windows Explorer.
9 Performing the measurement 1 Open the Menu. 2 Select Image gallery (joystick or touchscreen). Image gallery opens. All saved images are displayed in the form of an infrared image preview. 3 Select image (joystick or touchscreen). The image is displayed. Analyzing an image If an image is saved with SuperResolution, the image gallery contains an (IR) image and a high-resolution image (SR). The images show the same image section. They can be displayed and analyzed in the image gallery.
9 Performing the measurement For a description of the individual functions, please read the information in the relevant sections. Delete image 1 Open the Menu. 2 Select Image gallery (joystick or touchscreen). Image gallery opens. All saved images are displayed in the form of an infrared image preview. 3 Move joystick to select an image. 4 Press Ok to open an image. 5 Press or at bottom right. Delete image? is displayed. 6 Confirm selection with or exit the menu with X. 9.
9 Performing the measurement Auto-scaling continuously adjusts the scale to the readings presented, and the colour assigned to a temperature value changes. In manual scaling fixed limit values are defined, and the colour assigned to a temperature value is fixed (important for visual image comparisons). Scaling influences the way the infrared image is shown on the display but does not affect the recorded measuring values.
9 Performing the measurement 1 Open the Menu. 2 Select Scale (joystick or touchscreen). Scale opens. 3 Select Manual. 4 Move the joystick to the right, select Min.Temp. (lower limit value). 4.1 Move the joystick to the right, select Min.Temp. (lower limit value) and Max.Temp. (upper limit value). Move the joystick up/down to set the values. 4.2 Move the joystick to the right, select Max.Temp. (upper limit value). Move the joystick up/down to set the value. 4.
9 Performing the measurement 1 Open the Menu. 2 Select Scale (joystick or touchscreen). Scale opens. 3 Select ScaleAssist. 4 Move the joystick to the right, select Temp. In (indoor temperature). Move the joystick up/down to set the value. 5 Move the joystick to the right, select Temp. Out (outdoor temperature). Move the joystick up/down to set the value. 6 If necessary, move the joystick to the left, back to the mode menu. 7 Confirm selection with or exit the menu with X. 9.
9 Performing the measurement Other materials can be imported into the instrument from an existing list using the PC software. For more detailed information, please refer to the IRSoft instruction manual. Emissivity information: The emissivity describes the capability of a body to emit electromagnetic radiation. This is material-specific and must be adapted for correct measurement results.
9 Performing the measurement Material (material temperature) Emissivity Steel, oxidised (200 °C) Clay, burnt (70 °C) Transformer paint (70 °C) Brick, mortar, plaster (20 °C) 0.79 0.91 0.94 0.93 Reflected temperature information: Using this offset factor, the reflection is calculated out based on the low emissivity, and the accuracy of the temperature measurement with infrared measuring instruments is improved. In most cases, the reflected temperature is identical to the ambient air temperature.
9 Performing the measurement 9.5.2 Customizing the emissivity 1 Open the Menu. 2 Select Emissivity (joystick or touchscreen). Emissivity opens. 3 Under Substance, select User defined. 4 Select E and set the value. 5 Confirm selection with or exit the menu with X. 9.5.3 Setting RTC 1 Open the Menu. 2 Select Emissivity (joystick or touchscreen). 52 Emissivity opens.
9 Performing the measurement 3 Select Substance. 4 Select RTC and set the value. 5 Confirm selection with or exit the menu with X. 9.5.4 Setting ε-Assist An additional marker for the ε-assist function is required for this function. Additional markers for the ε-assist function are available as accessories. 1 Open the Menu. 2 Select Emissivity (joystick or touchscreen). Emissivity opens.
9 Performing the measurement 3 Select Substance. 4 Select ε-Assist. 5 Attach the ε-marker to the object. RTC and emissivity are automatically adjusted. 6 Confirm selection with or exit the menu with X. If it is not physically possible to determine the emissivity due to the same object temperature and reflected temperature, the input field opens again. The emission value must be input manually. 9.6 Palette 1 Open the Menu. 2 Select Palette (joystick or touchscreen). 54 Palette opens.
9 Performing the measurement 3 Select the required colour palette (joystick or touchscreen). The colour palette is marked . In the live image, the palette can be changed by moving the joystick up or down. 9.7 Image type The display can be switched between infrared image and real image (digital camera). 1 Open the Menu. 2 Select Image type (joystick or touchscreen). Image type opens. 3 Select the required image type (joystick or touchscreen).
9 Performing the measurement 9.8 SiteRecognition With the PC software testo IRSoft QR Codes, markers can be set to clearly identify a measuring location. By setting a marker with the built-in digital imager, the images, which are then saved, are automatically allocated to the relevant site (allocation is saved with this image). For the creation of markers, transferring of measuring site data to the imager and copying of images to the PC software, see instruction manual for the PC software.
9 Performing the measurement To exit the measuring location, press Esc or touch the bottom left corner. Run SiteRecognition again. 9.9 Voice annotation Voice annotation can only be used if an image is active on the display and a BT audio connection has been established with the headset. A preview image must be enabled in the settings. An image has just been created or selected from the image gallery. 1 Open the Menu. 2 Select Voice annotation (joystick or touchscreen). Voice annotation opens.
9 Performing the measurement 4 Click on stop recording . 5 The recording can be played back stopped, re-recorded or deleted. , 6 Press to confirm the recording. The voice annotation is stored in the image. 9.10 Configuration 9.10.1 Settings Country settings The user interface language can be set. 1 Open the Menu. 2 Select Configuration (joystick or touchscreen).
9 Performing the measurement Configuration opens. 3 Select Settings (joystick or touchscreen). Settings opens. 4 Select Country settings. [Country settings] opens. 5 Select the required language (joystick or touchscreen). The activated language is marked with a dot ( ).
9 Performing the measurement Set time/date Time and date can be set. The time and date format are set automatically based on the selected user interface language. 1 Open the Menu. 2 Select Configuration (joystick or touchscreen). Configuration opens. 3 Select Settings (joystick or touchscreen). 60 Settings opens.
9 Performing the measurement 4 Select [Set time/date] (joystick or touchscreen). [Set time/date] opens. 5 Set the time and date (joystick or touchscreen). 6 Confirm selection with or exit the menu with X. Temperature unit The temperature unit can be set. 1 Open the Menu. 2 Select Configuration (joystick or touchscreen).
9 Performing the measurement Configuration opens. 3 Select Settings (joystick or touchscreen). Settings opens. 4 Select [Temperature unit] (joystick or touchscreen). [Temperature unit] opens. 5 Set the temperature unit (joystick or touchscreen). 62 The activated temperature unit is marked with a dot ( ).
9 Performing the measurement Power-save options The illumination intensity of the display can be set. A lower intensity increases the battery life. The time until automatic switch-off can be set between 5 min and 30 min. 1 Open the Menu. 2 Select Configuration (joystick or touchscreen). Configuration opens. 3 Select Settings (joystick or touchscreen).
9 Performing the measurement Settings opens. 4 Select [Power-save options] (joystick or touchscreen). [Power-save options] opens. 5 Set the power-save options (joystick or touchscreen). 6 Confirm selection with or exit the menu with X. 9.10.2 No preview image If the box is not activated, the image freezes on the screen when the trigger is pressed once. It is now possible to record a voice annotation for this image. Press the trigger again to save the image.
9 Performing the measurement 1 Open the Menu. 2 Select Configuration (joystick or touchscreen). Configuration opens. 3 Select SuperResolution. SuperResolution is enabled (✔) or disabled.
9 Performing the measurement 9.10.4 Save JPEG Infrared images are saved in BMT (image with all temperature data) format. The image can also be saved in JPEG format (without temperature data) at the same time. The image content corresponds to the infrared image shown on the display, including scale display and image marks for the selected measuring functions. The JPEG file is saved under the same file name as the associated BMT file and can be opened on the PC, even without using the IRSoft PC software.
9 Performing the measurement Save JPEG opens. 4 Select the required setting (joystick or touchscreen).. 5 Confirm selection with or exit the menu with X. 9.10.5 Connectivity Enable/disable WLAN or Bluetooth®. 1 Open the Menu. 2 Select Configuration (joystick or touchscreen).
9 Performing the measurement Configuration opens. 3 Select Connectivity (joystick or touchscreen). Connectivity opens. 4 Select the required setting (joystick or touchscreen).. The activated connection is marked with . 5 Confirm selection with or exit the menu with X. If there is an active Bluetooth connection and a WLAN connection is activated in addition, the Bluetooth data transfer is continued. However, it is not possible to establish a new connection to a humidity probe.
9 Performing the measurement 9.10.6 Protective glass Mounting the IR protective glass 1 Place the protective glass (with black mount) attached to the red mounting ring onto the lens and turn the mounting ring clockwise until it stops. 2 Remove the red mounting ring from the protection glass. Removing the IR protective glass 1 Attach the red mounting ring to the protection glass. 2 Turn the mounting ring anti-clockwise and remove the protective glass.
9 Performing the measurement Configuration opens. 3 Select Protective glass (joystick or touchscreen). Protective glass is enabled (✔) or disabled. Using the protective glass protects the optics from environmental influences such as dust, scratches, etc. When the protective glass is used, there may be slight variations in the displayed temperature. 9.10.7 Lens All lenses that can be used with the testo 883 are displayed with a serial number for identification.
9 Performing the measurement 1 Open the Menu. 2 Select Configuration (joystick or touchscreen). Configuration opens. 3 Select Optics (joystick or touchscreen). Optics opens. The lens used is marked .
9 Performing the measurement 9.10.8 Quick select button 1 Move the joystick to the right. The Configure key selection menu opens. The activated function is marked with a dot ( ). 2 Select the required menu item (joystick or touchscreen). The activated function is marked with a dot ( ). 9.10.9 Ambient conditions Measurement deviations arising due to high humidity or large distances to the object to be measured can be corrected. Correction parameters must be entered for this.
9 Performing the measurement Configuration opens. 3 Select Ambient conditions (joystick or touchscreen). Ambient conditions opens. 4 Select the required setting (joystick or touchscreen). 5 Confirm selection with or exit the menu with X. 9.10.10 Color selection 1 Open the Menu.
9 Performing the measurement 2 Select Configuration (joystick or touchscreen). Configuration opens. 3 Select Color selection (joystick or touchscreen). Color selection opens. 4 Select colour (red, green, blue, black, white, grey) for the Isotherm, Upper Alarm and Lower Alarm markings (joystick or touchscreen). Colours cannot be assigned twice. Colours that have already been assigned cannot be selected and have to be released first.
9 Performing the measurement 9.10.11 Info 1 Open the Menu. 2 Select Configuration (joystick or touchscreen). Configuration opens. 3 Select Info (joystick or touchscreen). Info opens.
9 Performing the measurement • Device data (e.g. serial number, device name, firmware version) • Options • Measurement settings • Connectivity 9.10.12 Certificates 1 Open the Menu. 2 Select Configuration (joystick or touchscreen). Configuration opens. 3 Select Certificates (joystick or touchscreen).
9 Performing the measurement Certificates opens. Stored certificates are displayed. 9.10.13 Fullscreen mode The scale can be hidden. 1 Open the Menu. 2 Select Configuration (joystick or touchscreen). Configuration opens.
9 Performing the measurement 3 Select Fullscreen mode (joystick or touchscreen). Fullscreen mode opens. Fullscreen mode is enabled (✔) or disabled. When fullscreen mode is enabled, the scale is hidden. The quick select button icon remains visible. When a key is pressed, these elements are displayed briefly. 9.10.14 Reset options 9.10.14.1 Reset counter After a reset, the consecutive numbering of images starts again from the beginning.
9 Performing the measurement Configuration opens. 3 Select Reset options (joystick or touchscreen). Reset options opens. 4 Select Reset counter. Reset image counter? is displayed. 5 Press to confirm or press X to cancel the process.
9 Performing the measurement 9.10.14.2 Factory settings The instrument settings can be reset to the factory settings. Time/date, country settings and counter are not reset. 1 Open the Menu. 2 Select Configuration (joystick or touchscreen). Configuration opens. 3 Select Reset options (joystick or touchscreen).
9 Performing the measurement Reset options opens. 4 Select Factory settings. Apply factory settings? is displayed. 5 Press to confirm or press X to cancel the process. 9.10.14.3 Formatting The image memory can be formatted. When formatting, all images saved in the memory are lost. Back up all saved images before formatting to prevent loss of data. Formatting does not reset the counter. 1 Open the Menu. 2 Select Configuration (joystick or touchscreen).
9 Performing the measurement Configuration opens. 3 Select Reset options (joystick or touchscreen). Reset options opens. 4 Select Format. Format memory? is displayed. 5 Press to confirm or press X to cancel the process.
10 Maintenance 10 Maintenance 10.1 Charging the rechargeable battery 1 Open the cover of the interface terminal. 2 Connect the charging cable to the USB-C port. 3 Connect the mains unit to a mains socket. The charging process starts. The charge status is not displayed while the instrument is switched off. If the battery has been completely drained, the charging time is approx. 6 hours with the mains unit supplied. 10.
10 Maintenance 2 Pull back the unlocking button to open the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the handle. The rechargeable battery is no longer secured and may fall out of the battery compartment. Make sure that you always open the battery compartment cover with it facing upwards. The rechargeable battery is released and slides out a little from the rechargeable battery slot. 3 Pull the rechargeable battery completely out of the battery compartment.
10 Maintenance 4 Push the new battery all the way into the rechargeable battery slot until it is flush with the bottom of the handle. 5 Close the battery compartment cover and secure with the unlocking button. There is a tripod socket bushing on the base of the imager. A standard tripod can be used to mount the imager. The tripod connection must fit the thread. The supplied carrying strap can be attached to the tripod socket bushing. 10.
10 Maintenance Cleaning the display 1 If the display is dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth (e.g. microfibre cloth). Cleaning the protective glass 1 Larger dust particles can be removed with a clean optical cleaning brush (available from specialized photo supplies). 2 Use a lens cleaning cloth for slight contamination. Do not use rubbing alcohol! 10.4 Firmware update The current firmware version is available at www.testo.com.
10 Maintenance 2 Select Thermal imager configuration. The Camera settings window opens. 3 Select Instrument settings -> Firmware Update. 4 Call up the appropriate update file. 5 Select Open. Firmware update is performed. Thermal imager is automatically restarted. Update complete. In certain circumstances, the camera reports: Firmware update finished. Please restart the device. A restart is not performed. Action: - After 10 seconds, switch off the camera; switch back on again after 3 seconds.
10 Maintenance 4 Switch off camera. 5 Switch on the camera: an update is performed. 6 Observe the progress bar. 88 Update complete. The current firmware version is displayed.
11 Technical data 11 Technical data 11.1 Optical data Feature Values Infrared resolution 320 x 240 Thermal sensitivity (NETD) <= 40 mK ±3° for readings from -30 °C to -20 °C ±2° for readings from -20 °C to +100 °C ±2% for readings from 100 °C to +650 °C Measuring range 1 from -30 °C to +100 °C Measuring range 2 from 0 °C to +650 °C Automatic measuring range switchover 640 x 480 pixels 1.1 mrad (standard lens) 0.
11 Technical data 11.2 Image presentation Feature Display Digital zoom Display options Values 8.9 cm (3.5") TFT, QVGA (320 x 240 pixels) 2x / 4x • Infrared image • Colour palettes Real image 11 options: • Blue/red • Grey • Inverted grey • Iron HT • Cold-hot • Humidity • Iron • Rainbow • Rainbow HC • Sepia • Testo 11.3 Data interfaces Feature Values Communication Thermography App Communication with PC (IRsoft) Communication with headset WLAN IEEE 802.
11 Technical data Temperature scaling Automatic, manual or testo ScaleAssist Solar mode Manual: Input of the solar radiation value Manual: Input of ambient humidity and temperature or Automatic data transfer of testo 605i thermohygrometer via Bluetooth (instrument must be ordered separately) Manual: Input of current, voltage or power or Automatic transmission of data from the testo 770-3 clamp meter via Bluetooth (instrument must be ordered separately) Yes Humidity mode Electrical mode IFOV warner Refl
11 Technical data 11.6 Image storage Feature Values • .jpg • .bmt • Can export as .bmp .jpg .png .csv .xlsx • Via testo IR-Soft File format Memory capacity Internal memory 2.8 GB, > 2000 images (without SuperResolution) 11.7 Audio functions Feature Values Sound recording / playback via headset (included in the scope of delivery) Recording duration 1 min per image 11.
11 Technical data Housing protection class Vibration resistance IP 54 2g according to IEC 60068-2-6 11.10 Physical features Feature Values Product/housing material PC - ABS Product colour black Weight 827 g Dimensions 171 x 95 x 236 mm Display illumination bright / normal / dark 11.11 Standards, tests Feature Values EMC 2014/30/EU RED 2014/53/EU WEEE 2012/19/EU RoHS 2011/65/EU + 2015/863 REACH 1907/2006 You can find the EU declaration of conformity on the Testo website, www.testo.
12 Questions and answers 12 Questions and answers Question Possible cause / solution Error! Memory full! is displayed. Error! Permissible instrument temperature exceeded! is displayed. ~ is displayed before a value. Insufficient memory available: Transfer images to the PC or delete. Switch off the camera, allow the instrument to cool down and observe the permissible ambient temperature. Value is outside the measuring range: extended display range with no guarantee of accuracy.
13 Accessories For further accessories and spare parts, please refer to the product catalogues and brochures or look up at www.testo.com.
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