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  • Page 1 868 - Thermal Imager Instruction manual Short Instruction instructions manual Thermography pocket guide Videos...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents 1 Safety and disposal ................3 1.1 About this document ................3 1.2 Security ....................3 1.3 Disposal ....................4 2 Technical data ..................5 3 Description of the instrument ............... 8 3.1 Use ......................8 3.1 Instrument / operating elements overview ..........9 3.1 Displays overview.................
  • Page 3 Contents 6.9.2 SuperResolution ..............30 6.9.3 Save JPEG function .............. 31 6.9.4 Connectivity ................31 6.9.5 Ambient conditions ............... 32 6.9.6 Info ..................32 6.9.7 Fullscreen mode ..............32 6.9.8 Reset options ................ 33 7 Maintenance ..................34 7.1 Charging the rechargeable battery ............34 7.2 Changing the rechargeable battery .............

  • Page 4: Safety And Disposal

    Follow the prescribed steps exactly when doing the work. ∑ Use only original spare parts from Testo. ∑ 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).

  • Page 5: Disposal

    1 Safety and disposal Batteries ∑ Improper use of batteries may cause the batteries to be destroyed, or lead to injury due to current surges, fire or escaping chemicals. ∑ Only use the batteries supplied in accordance with the instructions in the instruction manual.

  • Page 6: Technical Data

    2 Technical data ∑ At the end of its useful life, deliver the product to the separate collection point for electric and electronic devices (observe local regulations) or return the product to Testo for disposal. 2 Technical data Infrared image output Feature...
  • Page 7 2 Technical data Measurement Feature Values Measuring range -30 to 650 °C ∑ -30 to -21°C ± 3 °C Accuracy ∑ -20 to +650°C ±2 °C / ± 2% Emissivity/reflected 0.01 to 1/manual temperature adjustment -Assist Automatic emission value and RTC detection ∑...
  • Page 8 219 x 96 x 95 mm Housing PC/ABS Protection class (IEC 60529) IP 54 Vibration (IEC 60068-2-6) Standards, tests Feature Values 2014/30/EU 2014/53/EU You can find the EU declaration of conformity on the Testo homepage www.testo.com under the product-specific downloads.

  • Page 9: Description Of The Instrument

    3 Description of the instrument 3 Description of the instrument 3.1 Use The testo 868 is a handy, robust thermal imager. You can use it to undertake the non-contact measurement and display of surface temperature distribution. Areas of application ∑...

  • Page 10: Instrument / Operating Elements Overview

    3 Description of the instrument 3.1 Instrument / operating elements overview Element Function 1 Display Displays infrared and real images, menus and functions 2 Interface terminal Contains micro USB interface for power supply and connection to the computer - Switch camera on and off - Cancel action - Open menu, select function, confirm setting - Navigate within the menu, highlight function,...

  • Page 11: Displays Overview

    3 Description of the instrument 3.1 Displays overview Element Function 1 Status bar In the status bar, values are displayed depending on the setting. Battery capacity / charge status: : 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% : Mains operation, battery is charging...

  • Page 12: Power Supply

    3 Description of the instrument Element Function 6 A, M or S A - automatic scale adjustment M - manual scale adjustment S - ScaleAssist is enabled 7 E ... Emissivity set 3.2 Power supply The power is supplied to the instrument via a replaceable rechargeable battery or the mains unit provided (battery must be inserted).

  • Page 13: Operation

    4 Operation 4 Operation 4.1 Commissioning Please read the testo 868 1st steps commissioning instructions supplied (0970 8652). 4.2 Switching instrument on and off Switching on the camera - Remove protective cap from the lens. - Press  The camera starts.

  • Page 14: Getting To Know The Menu

    4 Operation  The camera is switched off. 4.3 Getting to know the menu - Press to open the menu. - Move the joystick down/up to highlight a function (orange border). - Press to select the function. - Move the joystick to the right to open the submenu (marked with >).

  • Page 15: Quick Select Button

    4 Operation 4.4 Quick select button The quick select button is another navigation option that you can use to call up certain functions simply at the touch of a button. Quick select menu items Menu item Function Image gallery Opens an overview of saved images. Scale: This function is only Set scale limits.
  • Page 16 4 Operation  The icon for the selected function is displayed bottom right. Using the quick select button - Press  The function assigned to the quick select button is carried out.

  • Page 17: Wlan Connection - Using The App

    5 WLAN connection - using the App 5.1 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.

  • Page 18: Select Display

    5 WLAN connection - using the App - Press Connect.  The WLAN connection to the thermal imager is established. 5.1.2 Select display Second display - The thermal imager is connected via WLAN.  Selection -> 2nd display  The display on the thermal imager is shown on your mobile end device.

  • Page 19: Performing The Measurement

    6 Performing the measurement 6 Performing the measurement CAUTION 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: ≥...

  • Page 20: Setting Measuring Functions

    6 Performing the measurement 6.2 Setting measuring functions - Open the Measurement submenu.  The submenu with measurement functions opens: ∑ Pixel mark: Single point measurement: the temperature measuring point in the centre of the image is marked with white crosshairs and the value is displayed.

  • Page 21: Image Gallery

    6 Performing the measurement 6.3 Image gallery Saved images can be displayed, analysed or deleted. File names Designation Explanation Infrared image preview Infrared image with attached real image 000000 Consecutive number Images captured with SuperResolution File names can be changed via the PC, e.g. in Windows Explorer. Displaying a saved image Saved images can be viewed and analyzed in the image gallery.
  • Page 22 6 Performing the measurement - Select the Image gallery function.  All saved images are displayed in the form of an infrared preview. - Move joystick to select an image. - Press to open the selected image.  The image is displayed. Analyzing an image Saved images can be analyzed using the Single point measurement, Hotspot, Coldspot and Differential temperature measuring functions.
  • Page 23 6 Performing the measurement Deleting an image - Select the Image gallery function.  All saved images are displayed in the form of an infrared preview. - Move joystick to select an image. - Press  Delete image? is displayed. - Press to delete the image.

  • Page 24: Setting The Scale

    6 Performing the measurement 6.4 Setting the scale 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 measurement range. The activated mode is displayed bottom right: automatic scaling, manual scaling and...
  • Page 25 6 Performing the measurement - Move the joystick to the right, select Min.Temp. (lower limit value) Max.Temp. (upper limit value). - Move the joystick up/down to set the values. - Move the joystick to the right, select Max.Temp. (upper limit value). - Move the joystick up/down to set the value.

  • Page 26: Setting Emissivity And Reflected Temperature

    6 Performing the measurement 6.5 Setting emissivity and reflected temperature This function is only available if the Image type is set to infrared image. You can choose between user-defined emissivity and 8 materials with permanently set emissivity. The reflected temperature (RTC) can be set individually.

  • Page 27: Selecting The Emissivity

    6 Performing the measurement Material (material temperature) Emissivity Wood (70 °C) 0.94 Cork (20 °C) 0.70 Radiator, black anodised (50 °C) 0.98 Copper, slightly tarnished (20 °C) 0.04 Copper, oxidised (130 °C) 0.76 Plastics: PE, PP, PVC (20 °C) 0.94 Brass, oxidised (200 °C) 0.61 Paper (20 °C)

  • Page 28: Setting The Rtc

    6 Performing the measurement - Move the joystick up/down until User defined is selected. - Move the joystick to the right until is selected. - Manually set value. - Press OK. 6.5.3 Setting the RTC - Select the Emissivity function. - Move the joystick to the right until...

  • Page 29: Selecting The Colour Palette

    6 Performing the measurement 6.6 Selecting the colour palette This function is only available if the Image type is set to infrared image. - Select the Palette function. - Move the joystick up/down to select the required colour palette and then press OK.

  • Page 30: Configuration

    6 Performing the measurement Move the joystick to the right -> select measuring point -> press -> move the measuring point to the live image using joystick -> press OK. Move the joystick to the right -> select measuring point ->...

  • Page 31: Superresolution

    6 Performing the measurement Temperature unit The temperature unit can be set. - Open the Temperature unit submenu. For how to proceed: see Getting to know the menu. - Move the joystick up/down to select the required unit and then press OK.

  • Page 32: Save Jpeg Function

    6 Performing the measurement - Open the SuperResolution function. - Press to activate or disable the function. 6.9.3 Save JPEG function 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.

  • Page 33: Ambient Conditions

    6 Performing the measurement 6.9.5 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. If the camera is connected to an optional radio humidity probe, the ambient temperature and humidity are transferred automatically.

  • Page 34: Reset Options

    6 Performing the measurement 6.9.8 Reset options Reset counter After a reset, the consecutive numbering of images starts again from the beginning. When saving images, already saved images with the same number are overwritten! Back up all saved images before resetting the counter to prevent possible overwriting.

  • Page 35: Maintenance

    7 Maintenance - Select the Format function.  Format memory? is displayed. - Press to format the memory. - Press to cancel the process. 7 Maintenance 7.1 Charging the rechargeable battery - Open the cover of the interface terminal. - Connect the recharger cable to the Micro-USB interface.

  • Page 36: Changing The Rechargeable Battery

    7 Maintenance 7.2 Changing the rechargeable battery WARNING Serious risk of injury to the user and/or destruction of the instrument > There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with one that is the wrong type. > Dispose of spent/faulty batteries in accordance with the relevant legal specifications.
  • Page 37 7 Maintenance - Release the battery and remove. - Insert new battery and slide upwards until it clicks into place. - Close the battery compartment.

  • Page 38: Cleaning The Instrument

    - If the lens is dirty, clean it with a cotton bud. - If the display is dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth (e.g. microfibre cloth). 7.4 Firmware Update The current Firmware version can be found on www.testo.com. There are two update options: ∑ Update with IRSoft or ∑...

  • Page 39: Update With Irsoft

    7 Maintenance 7.4.2 Update with IRSoft 7.4.2.1 Prepare the Camera Battery is fully charged or charger is connected to the camera.  - Connect computer to camera with USB cable. - Switch on camera.  Firmware is downloaded completely. 7.4.2.2 Execute Update - IRSoft is activated.

  • Page 40: Update With The Camera

    7 Maintenance 7.4.3 Update with the camera 7.4.3.1 Prepare camera - Battery is fully charged or charger is connected to the camera.  - Switch on camera. - Open the interface cover. - Connect computer with the camera through USB cable. ...

  • Page 41: Tips And Assistance

    If we have not been able to answer your question, please contact your dealer or Testo Customer Service. You will find contact details on the back of this document or on the website www.testo.com/service-contact. 8.2 Accessories and spare parts Description Article no.

  • Page 42: Authorisations And Certification

    ISO calibration certificate: Freely selectable calibration 0520 0495 points in the range -18 °C to 250 °C For further accessories and spare parts, please refer to the product catalogues and brochures or look up at www.testo.com. 9 Authorisations and certification Product testo 868 Mat.-No.
  • Page 43 Europa + EFTA The EU Declaration of Conformity can be found on the tes homepage www.testo.com under the product specific downloads. EU countries: Belgium (BE), Bulgaria (BG), Denmark (DK), Germany (DE), Estonia...
  • Page 44 Conform to IEC / EN 60825-1:2014 Laser class 2 Do not stare into the beam! * Use only in products of testo 868, testo 871 and testo 872 for Europe + EFTA countries, Turkey and Australia IC Warnings RSS-Gen & RSS-247 statement: This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
  • Page 45 9 Authorisations and certification (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. Caution: Radio Frequency Radiation Exposure This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines.
  • Page 46 9 Authorisations and certification Japan Information 当該機器には電波法に基づく、技術基準適合証明等を受けた特定無線設備を装着している。 KCC Warning 해당 무선 설비는 운용 중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음。...
  • Page 47 Testo SE & Co. KGaA Testo-Straße 1 79853 Lenzkirch Germany Tel.: +49 7653 681-0 Fax: +49 7653 681-7699 E-Mail: info@testo.de www.testo.de 0970 8680 en 04...

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