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  • Page 1 885 · Thermal imager Instruction manual...

  • 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 ................
  • Page 4 1 Contents 6.1.3. Main menu tab ..................38 6.2. Menu functions ................40 6.2.1. Measurement ....................40 6.2.2. Display options ....................50 6.2.3. Image gallery ....................51 6.2.4. Wizards ......................54 6.2.5. Configuration..................... 65 6.2.6. Audio ......................... 72 6.3. Measuring ..................74 Maintaining the product ..............75 Tips and assistance ................76 8.1.

  • 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

    > 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. WEEE Reg. Nr. DE 75334352...

  • Page 8: Specifications

    3 Specifications Specifications 3.1. The testo 885 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 320 x 240 pixels, a.Si Thermal sensitivity < 30 mK at 30°C (86°F) (NETD) Field of vision/min. 30° x 23°/0.1 m (0.33 ft) focusing distance Telephoto lens (optional): 11° x 9°/0.5 m (1.64 ft) Super-telephoto lens (optional): 6,6°...
  • Page 10 3 Specifications 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 Video stream Max. 25 Hz within EU, max. 9 Hz outside EU Colour palettes Measurement Feature...
  • Page 11 3 Specifications Feature Values Accuracy Measuring range 1 @ -20 to 100 °C (-4 to 212 °F): ±2 °C (±3.6 °F) Measuring range 1 @ -30 to -21 °C (-22 to -5 °F), instruments from serial number 2862505 (see type plate): ±3 °C (±5.4 °F) Measuring range 2: ±2 °C (±3.6 °F) or ±2 % of m.v.
  • Page 12 3 Specifications Feature Values Emissivity/reflected 0.01 to 1.00 temperature settings Reflected Manual temperature/transmis sion correction (atmosphere) settings Minimum measuring Standard lens: 5.0 mm at 1 m (3.24 ft.) point diameter distance Telephoto lens: 1.9 mm at 1 m (3.24 ft.) distance Super-telephoto lens: 1.6 mm at 2 m (6.5 ft.) distance...
  • Page 13 .bmt, possible export to .bmp, .jpg, .png, File format .csv, .xls Video file format (via .wmv, .mpeg-1, vmt (full radiometric video, USB) testo format) Storage device SD card 2 GB (800 to 1000 images) Power supply Feature Values Fast-charging Li-ion battery can be changed...
  • Page 14 Housing protection IP54 class (IEC 60529) Vibration (IEC 60068-2-6) Bluetooth (not available in all countries) Approval and Certification testo 885 Product 0563 0885 Mat.-No. 21.01.2019 Date The use of the wireless module is subject to the regulations and stipulations of the respective country of use, and the module may only be used in countries for which a country certification has been granted.
  • Page 15 Canada contains IC 5123A-WT11U See IC Warnings Europa + EFTA The EU Declaration of Conformity can be found on the testo homepage www.testo.com under the product specific downloads. EU countries: Belgium (BE), Bulgaria (BG), Denmark (DK), Germany (DE), Estonia (EE), Finland (FI), France...
  • Page 16 3 Specifications contains FCC ID: QOQWT11U See FCC Warnings Radio module Feature Values Bluetooth Range <10 m (free field) Bluetooth type Bluegiga WTT11u Bluetooth Module Declaration ID D031190 Bluetooth radio class Class 1 Bluetooth company Silicon Laboratories Inc. RF Band 2402 - 2480 MHz Nominal output power 17 dBm...
  • Page 17 3 Specifications Co-Location: This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Attention : exposition au rayonnement de radiofréquences Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux radiofréquences IC fixées pour un environnement non contrôlé et aux Lignes directrices relatives à l'exposition aux radiofréquences (RF).
  • Page 18 3 Specifications (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation Caution: Radio Frequency Radiation Exposure This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines. This equipment should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20 cm or more away from person´s body in normal use position.

  • Page 19: 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 20 4 Product description Focusing ring for adjusting the focus manually. CAUTION Auto mechanism may be damaged! focusing ring > Only turn 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 21: 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 70.
  • Page 22 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 37.
  • Page 23 4 Product description 5 Status displays: Display Description Possible shortcut key functions (to change the assignment, see Configure key, page 69): : Image type. : Emissivity. : Palette. : Scale. : Power -LEDs. : Laser. CAUTION Laser radiation! Class 2 laser >...

  • Page 24: Operating Concept

    4 Product description 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%.

  • Page 25: Basic Properties

    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 27. The other chapters only deal with functions/buttons that have to be activated: •...
  • Page 26 4 Product description • 6-digit consecutive number. zzz: • for all images (Testo-specific file extension) • for all videos (Testo-specific file extension).

  • Page 27: 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 s- The imager starts automatically. 3.
  • Page 28 5 First steps The activated unit is shown on the top right of the display. 3. Touch to confirm the entry. Set time/date dialogue box is opened. 4. Touch the top button to open the Time input screen. 5. Set values for Hour Minute with...

  • Page 29: Initial Charging Of The Rechargeable Battery

    5 First steps 11. Move [●] down to select the bottom button 12. Press [●] to open the Date input screen. [●] up/down to set the values for Day, Month and Year. 13. Move To toggle between the parameters, move [●] left/right.

  • Page 30: Getting To Know The Product

    5 First steps • LED lights: battery charged, charging process finished. 4. Fully charge the battery, then disconnect the instrument from the mains unit. After initial charging of the battery, the imager is ready for use. A desktop charging station (accessory: 0554 8851) can also be used to charge the battery.

  • Page 31: 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 32: Attaching A Shoulder Strap

    5 First steps 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). Press down with your middle and ring finger. To rotate in the opposite direction, press up with the heel of your hand.

  • Page 33: Fitting/Removing Ir Protection Glass

    5 First steps > To remove the memory card: press the memory card to release the lock. 5.2.7. Fitting/removing IR protection glass It is not possible to use IR protection glass in conjunction with a super-telephoto lens. The lens focusing ring has an internal thread for fitting the protection glass.

  • Page 34: Switching The Imager On/Off

    5 First steps Removing the lens 1. Grip the lens with your left hand (1), hold the imager with your right (2) and press [Release lens] (3). 2. Unscrew lens by turning it anti-clockwise and remove. Always keep lenses in the lens case (included in the scope of delivery of the interchangeable lens) while they are not in use.

  • Page 35: 5.2.10. Manually Focusing The Image

    5 First steps The imager is switched off. 5.2.10. Manually focusing the image CAUTION Auto mechanism may be damaged! > Only turn focusing ring when auto-focus is deactivated ( > Deactivate auto-focus: is displayed. > Turn the lens focusing ring until the image is in sharp focus.
  • Page 36 5 First steps > Do not save image: press [Esc].

  • Page 37: 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 38: Main Menu Tab

    6 Using the product Button Function Description Alarm Alarm Open input screen. To set the limits and activate/deactivate the function. See also Alarm, page 43. Isotherm Isotherm Open input screen. To set the limits and activate/deactivate the function. See also Isotherm, page Humidity Humidity Open...
  • Page 39 6 Using the product Button Function Description Site recognition To record site markers. The button is not displayed as default. It has to be re-activated every time the imager is switched on: call up the SiteRecognition function again from the menu and set a marker.

  • Page 40: 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 41 6 Using the product Pixel mark | Hotspot Hotspot mark (crosshairs with maximum measurement value displayed) can be shown. Task Actions/description Show/hide hotspot mark. > > Measurement Pixel mark | Hotspot. Pixel mark | Coldspot The coldspot mark (crosshairs with minimum measurement value displayed) can be shown.
  • Page 42 6 Using the product Task Actions/description > Touch and drag crosshairs. Move crosshairs. Joystick operation: 1. Select crosshairs and activate by pressing the joystick. 2. Move crosshairs by moving the joystick. > To exit: Press joystick again and activate Quit moving in the context menu.
  • Page 43 6 Using the product Task Actions/description > Touch and drag area mark. Move area mark. Joystick operation: 1. Select area mark and activate by pressing the joystick. 2. Move area mark by moving the joystick. > To exit: Press joystick again and activate Quit moving in the context...
  • Page 44 6 Using the product Task Actions/description Alarm Open input screen. > > Measurement | Alarm. Lower Activate/deactivate > 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 45 6 Using the product Humidity The ambient temperature and humidity values entered manually or measured by the optional radio humidity probe are used to calculate the relative surface moisture for each pixel. The values can be shown as a humidity image. The special colour palette indicates which areas are at risk of mould: Colour Surface moisture...
  • Page 46 6 Using the product A more accurate measurement of the ambient temperature is possible with the aid of the radio probe. Task Actions/description Open Ambient > temperature input screen. > Measurement functions Ambient temperature. Manually set the values > for ambient temperature (Ambient temperature): Activate/deactivate...
  • Page 47 6 Using the product Task Actions/description Activate atmospheric Active. > correction. > To deactivate, touch the button again. Manually set the values > for the ambient temperature (Temperature), ambient humidity (Humidity) and distance between the imager and the object to be measured (Distance subject).
  • Page 48 6 Using the product 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. Non-metals (paper, ceramic, gypsum, wood, paints and coatings), plastics and food have high emissivity, which means that the surface temperature can be easily measured using infrared.
  • Page 49 6 Using the product Material (material temperature) Emissivity Black paint, matt (80°C) 0.97 Steel, heat-treated surface (200°C) 0.52 Steel, oxidized (200°C) 0.79 Clay, burnt (70°C) 0.91 Transformer paint (70°C) 0.94 Brick, mortar, plaster (20°C) 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 instruments is improved.

  • Page 50: Display Options

    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 section 6.2.1). The activated mode is displayed bottom right: manual scaling, automatic scaling.

  • Page 51: Image Gallery

    6 Using the product Histogram adjustment By adjusting the colour palette to the current temperature distribution, histogram adjustment particularly in the case of scenes with a large temperature scope (e.g. with high-temperature measurements) increases the contrast. When histogram adjustment is activated, the colours within the scale are no longer distributed in a linear pattern between the minimum and maximum scale value.
  • Page 52 6 Using the product Task Actions/description Open image gallery. > Image gallery. > Close image gallery. > Navigation on the overview page Task Actions/description > Double-touch the symbol for the Open folder. folder to be opened. One level up. > >...
  • Page 53 6 Using the product Task Actions/description Open main menu to > activate functions. or [B]. > Display next or previous image. Back to overview page: Image gallery. > > [Esc]. Close image gallery: Actions in the single image view ✓ The single image view must be opened: see above.

  • Page 54: Wizards

    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 VMT files (full radiometric video): video file in which image data, measuring values and image marks are saved, file name starts with SQ. Saved files can be played back in testo IRSoft and subsequently analysed over time by adding or changing image marks.
  • Page 56 6 Using the product Task Actions/description A sequence is configured using the following Set recording parameters: parameters • Format: Real (video file) or without / with image (images are saved in a container folder and can be edited individually). • Start: Manual (when the shutter button is pressed),...
  • Page 57 6 Using the product Task Actions/description In the case of stable environmental conditions and Enable / set-ups that do not heat up the sensor / camera, disable shutter the automatic shutter function can be disabled. This can prevent individual images of the sequence being recorded with a time delay (outside the programmed capturing interval).
  • Page 58 6 Using the product 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 59 6 Using the product Task Actions/description 1. Record single image 1 (top left): Record single images. [Trigger button]. 2. Rotate the camera to the right until the image is cleanly joined to the semi-transparent image strip of individual image 1. 3.
  • Page 60 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 61 6 Using the product Task Actions/description Call up function. > Wizards SiteRecognition. The real image is displayed and a position frame is shown. Once the function has been called up via the menu (see above) and at least one marker has be set, the function can also be called up via the main menu tab.
  • Page 62 6 Using the product The person’s reading is included in the mean value once this has been confirmed manually by pressing a button. Automatic mode The thermal imager detects a person via the built-in facial recognition. As soon as the thermal imager has detected the person, the reading is determined and included in the mean value calculation.
  • Page 63 6 Using the product With Emissivity + RTC, these two parameters can be set manually. However, emissivity is automatically set to 0.98 as soon as the FeverDetection assistant is activated (when you quit, the previous emissivity setting is adopted again). Task Actions/description Call up function.
  • Page 64 6 Using the product Task Actions/description Activate/deactivate Active. > acoustic alarm > To deactivate, touch the button again. Set alarm values - mean > value Set alarm values - > tolerance Apply entries. > FeverDetection assistant End FeverDetection: the assistant is closed and the normal thermal image is displayed again.

  • Page 65: Configuration

    6 Using the product FeverDetection alarm is not displayed in IRSoft. FeverDetection wizard should only be used with the standard or 25 ° lens. 6.2.5. Configuration Country settings Instrument language and temperature unit can be set. Task Actions/description Open Country settings >...
  • Page 66 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 67 6 Using the product the image. 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. Task Actions/description Disable/enable Save JPEG function.
  • Page 68 6 Using the product Task Actions/description Open Bluetooth input > Configuration screen. Bluetooth. De-/activate Bluetooth Active. > radio link. > To deactivate, touch the button again. Search for Bluetooth devices and establish link. 1. A search is carried out for Bluetooth devices (with enabled pairing mode) and available devices are displayed.
  • Page 69 6 Using the product Task Actions/description Radio Open input screen. > Configuration | Radio. Activate/deactivate radio Active. and establish connection A search is carried out for radio to a radio humidity probe. probes and available radio probes are displayed. 2. Highlight the radio probe to be used by touching it ( >...
  • Page 70 6 Using the product Optics The lenses adjusted to the instrument are shown. Only the lenses that are shown may be used. Lens activation is automatic (not in USA). Protection glass option can be used to set whether protection glass is fitted. Ensure the correct setting to prevent corruption of the measurement results.
  • Page 71 6 Using the product Task Actions/description Activate/deactivate Active. automatic switch-off function LCD off Imager off and set the switch-off time. > To deactivate, touch the button again. Apply entries. > Set time/date Time and date can be set. The time and date format are set automatically based on the selected instrument language.

  • Page 72: Audio

    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 73 6 Using the product • Left time: current recording or playback time (corresponds to right end of the white recording or playback bar). • Right time: maximum recording period (60 s). Task Actions/description Audio Open input screen. > > | Audio. Play back recording.

  • Page 74: Measuring

    6 Using the product 6.3. Measuring Important framework conditions Please observe the following framework conditions in order to obtain significant measurement results. Humidity measurement: • Pivot the separate humidity measuring instrument or optional radio humidity probe slightly to shorten the adjustment time. Avoid sources of interference (e.g.

  • Page 75: 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 76: Tips And Assistance

    > 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 8.2. Accessories and spare parts Description Article no.
  • Page 77 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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