TESTO 880 Instruction Manual

TESTO 880 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 880 (Version USA) · Thermal imager Instruction manual...
  • Page 2 0970 8802 en-US 01.0-0 02 testo AG...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1 Contents Contents Contents .....................3 Safety and the environment ..............4 2.1. About this document ..............4 2.2. Ensure safety ................5 2.3. Protecting the environment ............6 Specifications..................7 3.1. Use ....................7 3.2. Technical data................8 Product description .................12 4.1. Overview..................12 4.2. Basic properties ...............13 First steps..................15 5.1.
  • Page 4: Safety And The Environment

    Elements of the instrument, the instrument display or the program interface. [OK] Control keys of the instrument or buttons of the program interface..| ... Functions/paths within a menu. “...” Example entries 0970 8802 en-US 01.0-0 02 testo AG...
  • Page 5: Ensure Safety

    > Do not operate the instrument if there are signs of damage at the housing, power supply or feed lines. During operation, testo 880 may not be pointed at the sun or other high-radiation sources (e.g. objects with temperatures higher than 500 °C). This can lead to serious damage to the detector.
  • Page 6: 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. 0970 8802 en-US 01.0-0 02 testo AG...
  • Page 7: Specifications

    Export control Thermal imagers may be subject to the export restrictions of the European Union. The testo 880 with 33 Hz in particular can only be exported to countries outside of the European Union with an export permit from the authorities.
  • Page 8: Technical Data

    Manual testo 880-3: manual + motorized Detector type FPA 160 x 120 pixels, a.Si Spectral range 8 - 14 μm Visual image output (testo 880-3 only) Characteristic Values Field of vision/min. 33.2° x 25.2°/0.4 m (1.31 ft) focusing distance Image size...
  • Page 9 Export options in .bmp, .jpg, .csv Removable memory SD card Memory capacity Scope of delivery: 1 GB (approx. 800 - 1000 images) Lens Characteristic Values Standard lens 32° x 24° Telephoto lens 12° x 9°, testo 880-2, -3 only: optional 0970 8802 en-US 01.0-0 02...
  • Page 10 152 x 106 x 262 mm (5.98 x 4.17 x 10.31") Tripod mounting Yes, with adapter (included in delivery) Housing ABS, die-cast zinc PC software Characteristic Values System Operating system Windows XP Service requirements Pack 2 or Windows Vista USB 2.0 interface 0970 8802 en-US 01.0-0 02 testo AG...
  • Page 11 3 Specifications Standards, tests, warranty Characteristic Values EU Directive 2004/108/EC Warranty 2 years, warranty conditions: See guarantee card 0970 8802 en-US 01.0-0 02...
  • Page 12: Product Description

    • Move [OK] up/down/right/left Joystick function: Select functions, navigate [Esc] Cancel action. Left/right ["xy"] Call up a function. The display shows quick select button which function is assigned to each quick select button. 0970 8802 en-US 01.0-0 02 testo AG...
  • Page 13: Basic Properties

    10 Infrared camera lens: For recording thermography images. Interchangeable lens (only testo 880-2, -3). Rotating ring Manual focusing: For manual focusing. testo 880-3: Only use rotating ring with autofocus switched off to prevent damage to the auto mechanism. Lens lock ring [Autofocus...
  • Page 14 YYYYY: 5-digit consecutive number ZZZ (file extension): for infrared image with/without attached real image, for real image. The file names can be changed using the PC and software Windows Explorer. 0970 8802 en-US 01.0-0 02 testo AG...
  • Page 15: First Steps

    5 First steps First steps 5.1. Commissioning Connect rechargeable battery The thermal imager is delivered with a rechargeable battery that is inserted in the rechargeable battery slot but not connected. > Push the battery all the way into the rechargeable battery slot until this is flush with the bottom of the handle.
  • Page 16 4. Charge the battery fully, then disconnect the instrument from the power supply. After the initial charging of the battery, the thermal imager is ready for operation. Charging the battery is also possible using a desktop charging station (accessory). 0970 8802 en-US 01.0-0 02 testo AG...
  • Page 17: Getting To Know The Product

    If this option is set incorrectly, the stated measuring accuracy is not guaranteed. Mount tripod adapter Using the included tripod adapter, the testo 880 can be fastened to the testo tripod (accessory) or to a commercially available standard tripod. With the tripod adapter mounted, the battery cannot be changed! 1.
  • Page 18 > Set the sunshield on the thermal imager from above (1) and pull both sides of the sunshield down around the display (2). Change / activate lens (testo 880-2, -3 only) Only lenses that were adjusted to the respective thermal imager can be used.
  • Page 19 This can be recognized by means of a "click". The image is frozen briefly when this occurs. > To switch off: Press The display goes out and the imager is switched off. Focus image using autofocus (testo 880-3 only) > testo 880-3: Slide [Autofocus switch] towards the display (position: ).
  • Page 20 • Infrared image is shown: Infrared image is saved. • Real image is shown (testo 880-3 only): Real image is saved. • Infrared/real image is shown (testo 880-3 only): Infrared image is saved, real image is saved in the same file as an attachment to the infrared image.
  • Page 21 2. Move Joystick up/down to select the desired function. Function Description Image type Change display mode: Infrared image, (testo 880-3 only) real image or infrared/real image. Light (testo 880-3 Switch on/off LEDs for lighting up objects only) for the digital camera.
  • Page 22: Using The Product

    [OK] Measurement [OK] 1-point measurement | [OK]. 2-point measurement (testo 880 -2, -3 only) 2-point measurement has 2 crosshairs with which individual temperatures can be read off. If this function is activated ( ), the quick select buttons are fixed with the...
  • Page 23: Image Gallery

    6 Using the product 6.1.2. Image gallery Show images… [OK] Image gallery [OK] Show images… | [OK]. Folder dialogue is opened. The folder name of the opened folder is displayed in the header. ROOT designates the base folder (top level). The saved data is shown as preview images (image overview).
  • Page 24: Scale

    Changes are applied immediately so that the effects on the display of the infrared image can be checked directly. 4. Close dialogue with [OK] or [Esc]. The changes are saved. 0970 8802 en-US 01.0-0 02 testo AG...
  • Page 25: Display

    6 Using the product 6.1.4. Display... Select display options The presentation can be adapted by means of showing/hiding the following elements: Crosshairs, temperature scale and quick select buttons. Hidden function keys can be shown again by pressing a quick select button: The first press of the button shows the function keys again.
  • Page 26 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 0970 8802 en-US 01.0-0 02 testo AG...
  • Page 27 6 Using the product Reflected temperature Using this offset factor, the reflection is calculated out due to 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.
  • Page 28: Palette

    2. Move Joystick up/down to select the desired option. The selected option has an orange border ( ). 3. Confirm the selection with [OK]. The selected setting is highlighted orange ( ). 0970 8802 en-US 01.0-0 02 testo AG...
  • Page 29 6 Using the product 4. Move Joystick up/down to change the setting. 5. Confirm the entry with [OK]. 6. Confirm the settings with Apply. Optics... The lenses adjusted to the instrument are shown. Only the lenses that are shown may be used. >...
  • Page 30: Measuring

    • Consistent weather conditions, no intensive sunlight, no precipitation, no strong wind. In order to guarantee highest accuracy, testo 880 requires an acclimatization time of 5 minutes after being switched on. Important settings Before recording an image, check whether the protection glass option is set correctly to prevent corruption of the measurement results, Optics...
  • Page 31 6 Using the product Before saving an image, ensure that it is focused correctly (in focus), see Focus image using autofocus (testo 880-3 only) page 19 or Manually focusing the image page 20. Images that are not in focus cannot be corrected retroactively!
  • Page 32: Maintaining The Product

    1. Open the cover on the left side of the thermal imager. 2. Remove battery holder, including buffer battery, from the battery slot. 3. Remove empty battery from the holder and insert new battery (type CR 1632). 0970 8802 en-US 01.0-0 02 testo AG...
  • Page 33 7 Maintaining the product Caution! Incorrectly inserted batteries can lead to damage of the product. > When inserting the batteries, observe the polarity (label on the battery holder). 4. Insert battery holder into the battery slot. 0970 8802 en-US 01.0-0 02...
  • Page 34: Tips And Assistance

    2. Let instrument cool off and exceeded! is shown. keep to the permissible ambient temperature. is shown instead Reading is outside of the of the reading. measuring range. > Change measuring range. 0970 8802 en-US 01.0-0 02 testo AG...
  • Page 35: Accessories And Spare Parts

    > Check parameter settings for plausibility. If we have not answered your questions, please contact your dealer or Testo Customer Service. For contact data, see Service information page 36 or look up our website: www.testo.com 8.2. Accessories and spare parts Description Article no.
  • Page 36: Service Information

    Croydon South VIC 3136 Tel. (3) 98 00 46 77, Fax (3) 98 00 46 99 E-mail: info@testo.com.au The most up-to-date address details of our subsidiaries and agencies can be found in Internet at: www.testo.com 0970 8802 en-US 01.0-0 02 testo AG...
  • Page 38 CALL MURCAL TO PLACE YOUR ORDER P:(661)272-4700 F:(661)947-7570 www.murcal.com e-mail: sales@murcal.com Document code: 0970 8802 en-US 01.0-0 02...

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