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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1 Contents Contents Contents ....................3 Safety and the environment..............5 2.1. About this document ................5 2.2. Ensure safety...................6 2.3. Protecting the environment..............7 Specifications ..................8 3.1. Use ....................8 3.2. Technical data .................9 Product description................14 4.1. Overview..................14 4.1.1. Product components ..................14 4.1.2. Display interface ....................16 4.1.3.
  • Page 4 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 Maintaining the product ............... 64 Tips and assistance ................65 8.1. Questions and answers ..............65 8.2.

  • Page 5: Safety And The Environment

    2 Safety and the environment Safety and the environment 2.1. About this document > 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.

  • Page 6: Ensure Safety

    > 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.

  • Page 7: Protecting The Environment

    > 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.

  • Page 8: Specifications

    3 Specifications Specifications 3.1. 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.

  • Page 9: Technical Data

    3 Specifications 3.2. Technical data 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. 42° x 32°/0.1 m (0.33 ft) focusing distance Telephoto lens (optional): 15° x 11°/0.5 m (1.64 ft) Geometric resolution 1.13 mrad (standard lens)
  • Page 10 Values Temperature ranges -20 to 100°C (-4 to 212°F) (can be changed) 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)
  • Page 11 Values File format .bmt, possible export to .bmp, .jpg, .png, .csv, .xls Video file format (via .wmv, .mpeg-1 / only testo 890-2: Testo USB) format (full radiometric video) Storage device SD card 2 GB (800 to 1000 images) Power supply...
  • Page 12 (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.
  • Page 13 You can switch off Bluetooth at any time if information you wish to save battery power or if the use of radio links is not permitted, e.g. in aircraft or hospitals. Guidelines, warranty Feature Values EU Directive 2004/108/EC Warranty 2 years, warranty conditions: see www.testo.com/warranty...

  • Page 14: Product Description

    4 Product description Product description 4.1. Overview 4.1.1. Product components 1 Digital imager lens for taking visual images and two power -LEDs for illuminating the image. 2 Infrared imager lens for taking thermograms. [Release lens] for releasing the lens lock. 4 Thread (1/4"...

  • Page 15: Button Functions

    4 Product description 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).

  • Page 16: Display Interface

    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.
  • Page 17 4 Product description Display 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.
  • Page 18 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 >...

  • Page 19: Operating Concept

    : Battery operation, capacity 10-25% : Battery operation, capacity 0-10%. (animated): battery is charging. 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.

  • Page 20: Basic Properties

    The images are saved according to the following pattern: XXyyyyyy.zzz for all single images (standard), for a package including several single images (recorded with the image stitching wizard). yyyyyy: 6-digit sequential number. zzz: for all images (Testo-specific file extension).

  • Page 21: First Steps

    5 First steps 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. The imager starts automatically. 3. Close the battery compartment cover. 5.1.2.
  • Page 22 5 First steps Touchscreen operation ✓ The Country settings dialogue box is opened. 1. Touch the required language. If necessary, scroll with to display other languages. The activated language is indicated with a tick. 2. Touch to change the unit. The activated unit is shown on the top right of the display.
  • Page 23 5 First steps 3. Move [●] left/up to select 4. Press [●] to change the unit. The activated unit is shown on the top right of the display. 5. Move [●] down to select 6. Press [●] to activate the selection. Set time/date dialogue box is opened.

  • Page 24: Initial Charging Of The Rechargeable Battery

    5 First steps 5.1.3. Initial charging of the rechargeable battery The imager is delivered with a partially charged battery. Fully charge the battery before use. > Connect the country-specific adapter required for the existing mains to the mains unit. 1. Open the cover of the top interface terminal (1). 2.

  • Page 25: Getting To Know The Product

    5 First steps 5.2. Getting to know the product 5.2.1. Adjusting the hand strap > Lay the imager on its left side. 1. Open out the top of the hand strap padding (1). 2. Pull the fastening end of the strap up (2). 3.

  • Page 26: Attaching The Lens Cover To The Hand Strap

    5 First steps 5.2.2. Attaching the lens cover to the hand strap > Guide the clip on the lens cover (1) through the loop on the handle (2). 5.2.3. Rotating the handle The handle can be rotated up to 180° in 10 positions. 1.

  • Page 27: Attaching A Shoulder Strap

    5 First steps 2. Grip the imager with your left hand. To do this, hold the casing at the front of the imager (1). CAUTION Display may be damaged! > Do not hold the imager by the fold-out display. 3. Turn your right hand to move the handle to the required position (2).

  • Page 28: Inserting The Memory Card

    5 First steps 5.2.6. Inserting the memory card 1. Open the cover of the bottom interface terminal (1). 2. Push the memory card (SD or SDHC card) into the card slot (2). > To remove the memory card: press the memory card to release the lock.

  • Page 29: Changing The Lens

    5 First steps 5.2.8. 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, see Optics, page 57. >...

  • Page 30: Switching The Imager On/Off

    5 First steps 5.2.9. Switching the imager on/off 1. Remove protection cap from the lens. 2. Press The start screen appears on the display. Instrument information is displayed (e.g. serial number, type designation, firmware version). The measurement view is opened. Measurement values on the cursor and scale are only displayed when the stabilisation phase is complete (indicated by a rotating symbol in the top right of the display).

  • Page 31: Recording (Freezing/Saving) An Image

    5 First steps 5.2.12. Recording (freezing/saving) an image 1. Press the [Shutter button]. The image is frozen (still). If you want to save the image, touch to select where you want to save it to, see Image gallery, page 47. 2.

  • Page 32: Using The Product

    6 Using the product Using the product 6.1. Menu bar/tabs Functions are called up via the menu bar. The menu bar comprises 3 tabs. Different functions are available depending on which tab is selected. Tabs and functions are described briefly below. Detailed information about the individual functions is given in the following chapters.

  • Page 33: Scale And Correction Functions Tab

    See also Isotherm, page Only testo 890-2: Humidity Open Humidity input screen. To set the parameters and activate/deactivate the function See also Humidity (only testo 890-2) , page 40. Emissivity Open Emissivity input screen. To set the parameters. See also Emissivity, page 42.

  • Page 34: Main Menu Tab

    Description See above. Menu Save Save frozen image. Folder Open Folder input screen. To select where to save images. Only testo 890-2 when connected to Audio a headset: open Audio input screen, see see Audio (only testo 890-2), page 61.
  • Page 35 6 Using the product Button Function Description Sub-level zoom Sub-level zoom with additional functions is displayed. : menu, see above. : zoom in, see above. : zoom out, see above. : display buttons for moving the zoomed image. To move, touch the buttons shown in the image.

  • Page 36: Menu Functions

    6 Using the product 6.2. Menu functions 6.2.1. Measurement Measurement range The measurement range can be set to adapt to the respective area of application. If measurement range 3 is selected (high- temperature measurement range), the aperture in the lens is automatically reduced to protect the detector against damage.
  • Page 37 6 Using the product Pixel mark | Coldspot The coldspot mark (crosshairs with minimum measurement value displayed) can be shown. Task Actions/description Show/hide coldspot mark. > > Measurement Pixel mark | Coldspot. Pixel mark | New mark Up to 3 measuring point marks (crosshairs with measurement values displayed) can be shown and freely positioned.
  • Page 38 6 Using the product Min/max/avg on area An area mark can be shown and freely positioned. The minimum (min), maximum (max) and average (avg) measurement value in this area is displayed. Task Actions/description Show area mark. > > Measurement Min/Max on Area.
  • Page 39 6 Using the product Task Actions/description Activate/deactivate Lower > Active. alarm Upper alarm. > To deactivate, touch the button again. Set alarm values. > Apply entries. > Isotherm The isotherm function shows all image points with measurement values that lie within the set limits in a single colour (isotherm colour).
  • Page 40 > To deactivate, touch the button again. Set values manually for > ambient temperature (Ambient temp.) and ambient humidity (Humidity): Set up radio link to the > optional radio humidity probe. Further information is available under Radio (only testo 890-2), page 56. Apply entries. >...
  • Page 41 If the imager is connected to an optional radio humidity probe (only testo 890-2), the ambient temperature and humidity are transferred automatically. For connection to a radio humidity probe, Further information is available under Radio (only testo 890-2), page 56.. Task Actions/description...
  • Page 42 6 Using the product Solar To detect and document failures in photovoltaic systems, the solar function can be selected. The sun's radiation intensity measured (with an external instrument) can be entered for documentation purposes. This value is saved with the IR- image. If this function is activated, the entered value for the radiation intensity is displayed (top left).
  • Page 43 6 Using the product 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 (20°C) 0.80 Iron with rolling skin (20°C) 0.77 Gypsum (20°C) 0.90 Glass (90°C)
  • Page 44 6 Using the product 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 instruments is improved. In most cases, the reflected temperature is identical to the ambient air temperature. Only when objects with strong emissions and much higher temperatures (such as ovens or machines) are in proximity to the object being measured should the radiation temperature of theses heat sources...
  • Page 45 6 Using the product Scale manual Manual scaling can be activated instead of automatic scaling (continuous automatic adjustment to the current min./max. values). The scale limits can be set within the activated measurement range (see Measurement range, page 36). The activated mode is displayed bottom right: manual scaling, automatic scaling.

  • Page 46: Display Options

    6 Using the product 6.2.2. Display options Palette You can choose from 8 existing colour palettes for the IR image display. Task Actions/description Open Palette input > Display options screen. Palette. > Highlight the palette to be used by Select palette. touching it.

  • Page 47: Image Gallery

    The saved image can be viewed and analysed in the image gallery. Folders can be created for saving new images to. Only testo 890-2: it is possible to listen to and also subsequently record or edit a voice commentary. Images with a voice...
  • Page 48 6 Using the product Navigation on the overview page Task Actions/description > Double-touch the symbol for the Open folder. folder to be opened. One level up. > > Double-touch the preview image to Open single image view. be opened. For further information on the single image view, see below.
  • Page 49 > > Confirm deletion: Record/edit voice > commentary (only testo 890-2). Further Information: See Audio (only testo 890-2), page 61.. Open sub-level zoom with > : menu, see above. additional functions. > : to zoom in on the image (digital zoom, 5 increments).

  • Page 50: Wizards

    6 Using the product 6.2.4. Wizards Image stitching The image stitching wizard can be used to produce a large panoramic image from up to 3x 3 single images. The wizard helps when recording the single images and ensures that there is sufficient overlap for stitching together to create a panoramic image using the PC software.
  • Page 51 6 Using the product Task Actions/description 1. Record single image 1 (top left): Record single images. [Shutter button]. 2. Rotate the imager to the right until the image is cleanly joined to the two displayed and fixed parts of single image 1. 3.
  • Page 52 6 Using the product Task Actions/description Display single image overview and select single image to delete/replace it. The single image overview is displayed. For a realistic display of the panoramic image, a projection on a semi-circular surface is required. As the image is displayed on one plane, it is distorted around the edges.

  • Page 53: Configuration

    6 Using the product Site recognition (only testo 890-2) With the PC software, markers can be set to clearly indicate a measuring site. 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).
  • Page 54 Activate function (only with subsequent order): You will receive an envelope with an access code (identification code), which you should enter on the website www.testo.com/upgrade. When all necessary data has been entered, an activation code is generated and can be used to activate the function via the IRSoft PC software.
  • Page 55 (SR) is displayed additionally behind Save Image? box. Bluetooth (only testo 890-2) This function is not available in all countries. Via the Bluetooth radio interface, a link to a Bluetooth headset can be established for voice recording. Task...
  • Page 56 6 Using the product Radio (only testo 890-2) This function is not available in all countries. A radio humidity probe can be logged onto the instrument. Every radio probe has a probe identification number (RFID). This is made up of the three-digit RFID number on the probe and the position of the switch in the battery compartment of the radio probe or L).
  • Page 57 6 Using the product Configure key The assignment of the shortcut keys can be changed. Task Actions/description Open Configure key > Configuration input screen. Configure key. > Highlight the function to be used by Activate button function. touching on it. The following functions can only be activated via the shortcut keys: •...
  • Page 58 6 Using the product Task Actions/description > Highlight the lens to be used by Manually activate fitted touching on it. lens (only required in USA). Activate/deactivate > Protection glass. protection glass option. > To deactivate, touch the button again. When the option is activated, the protection glass symbol ( ) is displayed top right.
  • Page 59 6 Using the product Set time/date Time and date can be set. The time and date format are set automatically based on the selected instrument language. Task Actions/description Open Set time/date input > Configuration screen. time/date. Set time or date values. >...
  • Page 60 6 Using the product Delete all The data on the memory card can be deleted. Task Actions/description Execute function. Configuration Delete all. 2. Confirm deletion: Format The memory card can be formatted. Please note: During formatting, all saved data on the inserted memory card is lost.

  • Page 61: Audio (Only Testo 890-2)

    6 Using the product 6.2.6. Audio (only testo 890-2) This function is only available with the view of a frozen or saved image. For these images, voice commentary can be recorded and edited. Next to the bar display (top), two times are displayed (format mm:ss): •...

  • Page 62: Measuring

    6 Using the product Task Actions/description Delete recording. > Set playback volume (only for wired headset). (loud) or (normal) or (quiet). Apply entries. > 6.3. Measuring Important framework conditions Please observe the following framework conditions in order to obtain significant measurement results. Humidity measurement: •...
  • Page 63 6 Using the product When humidity is high or the imager is a considerable distance from the object to be measured, atmospheric correction increases measurement accuracy, see Atmospheric correction, page 41. When auto-scaling is activated, the colour scale is continuously adjusted to the min.-/max.- values of the current measurement image.

  • Page 64: Maintaining The Product

    7 Maintaining the product Maintaining the product Changing the rechargeable battery 1. Open battery compartment cover (1). 2. Press red lock release button (2). The rechargeable battery is released and sticks out a little from the battery compartment. 3. Pull the rechargeable battery out of the battery compartment. 4.

  • Page 65: Tips And Assistance

    Reading cannot be calculated. the measurement value. > Check parameter settings for plausibility. If we were unable to answer your question, please contact your local dealer or Testo´s Customer Service. Refer to the back of this document or website www.testo.com/service-contact for contact details...

  • Page 66: Accessories And Spare Parts

    Testo Service Self-adhesive labels for creating markers for available from site recognition specialist office supplies stockists. Recommendation: Avery Zweckform L4776 For further accessories and spare parts, please refer to the product catalogues and brochures or look up under www.testo.com...
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