1..Action: more steps, the sequence must be followed. 2..> ... Action: a step or an optional step. Result of an action. Menu Elements of the instrument, the instrument displays or the program interface. Testo-Direct info@Testo-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187 www.
> 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.
> 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) Testo-Direct info@Testo-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187 www.
3 Specifications Specifications 3.1. The testo 882 is a handy and robust thermal imager. It opens the door to contactless determination and illustration of the temperature distribution on surfaces for you. Typical areas of application are: • Building inspection (heating, ventilation and air conditioning...
640 x 480 pixels Refresh rate 8 to 15 Hz Image presentation Characteristic Values Image display 3.5" LCD with 320 x 240 pixels Display options Infrared image/real image/infrared and real image Video stream 25 Hz Colour palettes 9 options Testo-Direct info@Testo-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187 www.
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Measuring functions Standard measurement (1-point), 2-point measurement, Cold-/Hotspot, isotherm, min./max. on area, Display of humidity image via manual entry of the ambient humidity/temperature (real-time display with optional radio humidity probe), solar (manual entry of the radiation intensity) Testo-Direct info@Testo-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187 www.
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32° x 23° Aperture 0.95 Laser measuring spot marking Characteristic Values Classification of the 635 nm, Class 2 laser Audio functions Characteristic Values Sound via headset (included in delivery) recording/playback Recording period max. 30 s per image Testo-Direct info@Testo-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187 www.
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152 x 108 x 262 mm (5.98 x 4.17 x 10.31") Tripod mounting Yes, with adapter (included in delivery) Housing Enclosure rating of IP54 (Interface terminals closed, battery the housing connected, lens mounted, softcase mounted) Vibration max. 2 G Testo-Direct info@Testo-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187 www.
Move up/down/right/left = function: Select functions, navigate [Esc] Cancel action. Left/right ["xy"] Call up a function. The function assigned to quick select button the quick select button at any one time is shown in the display. Testo-Direct info@Testo-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187 www.
Charging the battery is also possible using a desktop charging station (accessory). The instrument is equipped with a buffer battery (type CR 1632) to maintain the system data during an interruption in the power supply (e.g. when the battery is changed). Testo-Direct info@Testo-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187 www.
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The images are saved according to the following pattern: XX_YYYYY.ZZZ for IR/humidity image with relevant real image, for real image. YYYYY: 5-digit consecutive number ZZZ (file extension): for IR/humidity image with relevant real image, for real image. Testo-Direct info@Testo-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187 www.
3. Move Joystick up/down to change the setting. 4. Confirm the entry with [OK]. 5. Confirm the settings with Übernehmen (Apply). 6. Press to switch off the thermal imager. Testo-Direct info@Testo-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187 www.
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4. Charge the battery fully, then disconnect the instrument from the mains unit. 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). Testo-Direct info@Testo-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187 www.
> Switch off instrument before inserting the radio module. 1. Open the cover on the right side of the thermal imager. 2. Release the lock (1) and open the retaining clip (2). 3. Insert radio module into the module slot (3). Testo-Direct info@Testo-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187 www.
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2. Turn the mounting ring anticlockwise and remove the protection glass. After mounting/removing the protection glass, activate or deactivate Protection glass option, see Optics..., page 34. If this option is set incorrectly, the specified measuring accuracy is not ensured. Testo-Direct info@Testo-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187 www.
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1. Place the tripod adapter on the lower end of the handle and screw on using the included Allen key (ISO 2936, size 4). 2. Slide thermal imager into the fastening plate of the testo tripod and lock or fasten it to the commercially available standard tripod (screw-type fastening).
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Possible damage to the auto mechanism! Rotating ring > Only use with the motor focus switched off. > Slide [Motor focus switch] towards the lens (position: Rotating ring > Turn of the lens until the image is in focus. Testo-Direct info@Testo-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187 www.
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Configure key function list for the left or right quick select button. 2. Move Joystick up/down to select the desired function. All saved images are shown in picture-in-picture mode in the gallery. Testo-Direct info@Testo-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187 www.
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The image areas therefore do not correspond completely (parallax error). Laser and lens have a different angle of view due to the spacial separation. The laser sighting and the centre of the image thus do not correspond completely (parallax error). Testo-Direct info@Testo-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187 www.
Temperature 1 Temperature 2 quick select button to activate one of the two crosshairs. The activated crosshairs are shown red. 3. Use the Joystick to move the activated crosshairs in order to read off the individual temperatures. Testo-Direct info@Testo-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187 www.
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With frozen images, the crosshairs can be moved. > [OK] Measurement Isotherm | [OK]. To set the isotherm colour and range: [Isotherm] Isotherm dialogue is opened. Testo-Direct info@Testo-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187 www.
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The values for the ambient temperature and humidity can be entered. 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 number is highlighted orange. Testo-Direct info@Testo-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187 www.
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The high-temperature filter must be installed, see Optics... page 34. • With temperature differences larger than 350 K the use Ironbow HT of the palette is recommended as it enables lower temperatures to be shown with higher contrast, see Palette page 33. Testo-Direct info@Testo-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187 www.
Create new folder 1. In the Folder dialogue: Select New Folder with the joystick and confirm with[OK]. Folder name dialogue is opened. 2. Name folders: Use the Joystick to select the desired letters and confirm with[OK]. Testo-Direct info@Testo-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187 www.
Joystick up/down to change the value(s). Changes are applied immediately so that the effects on the display of the infrared image can be checked directly. [OK] or [Esc]. 4. Close dialogue with The changes are saved. Testo-Direct info@Testo-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187 www.
You must anticipate highly inaccurate measurements. A remedy for this is coatings that increase the emissivity, e.g. paint or emission adhesive (art. no. 0554 0051) which must be applied to the object being measured. Testo-Direct info@Testo-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187 www.
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4. Confirm the selection with [OK]. The selected number is highlighted orange ( ). Joystick 5. Move up/down to set the desired value. Move Joystick right/left to change between the numbers. 6. Confirm the entry with [OK]. Testo-Direct info@Testo-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187 www.
The selected number is highlighted orange ( ). 4. Move Joystick up/down to set the value. Move Joystick right/left to change between the numbers. 5. Confirm the entry with [OK]. 6. Confirm the settings with Apply. Testo-Direct info@Testo-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187 www.
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[OK] Protection > Press to activate ( ) or deactivate ( ) the glass option. With the option activated, the protection glass symbol ( ) is shown in the bottom right of the display. Testo-Direct info@Testo-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187 www.
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Activate/deactivate function: > [OK] Configuration… [OK] SuperResolution | [OK]. When you save an image, an information window with the image file name is displayed. If SuperResolution is activated ( SuperResolution is also displayed after the file name. Testo-Direct info@Testo-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187 www.
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The probe-IDs of the radio probes found are displayed. If no radio probe was found, this may be because of the following: • The radio probe is not switched on or the battery of the radio probe is spent. Testo-Direct info@Testo-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187 www.
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SD card is lost. [OK] Configuration… [OK] Format… | [OK]. A confirmation request appears as to whether the memory card should really be formatted. 2. Confirm with [OK] or cancel process with [Esc]. Testo-Direct info@Testo-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187 www.
Please observe the following framework conditions in order to obtain significant measurement results. Humidity measurement: • Pivot radio humidity probe or separate humidity measuring instrument slightly to shorten the adjustment time: Avoid sources of interference (e.g. breathed air). Testo-Direct info@Testo-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187 www.
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To create a new folder, see Create new folder page 28. 2. Select the desired folder with the joystick and open with [OK]. The folder name of the opened folder is displayed in the header. Testo-Direct info@Testo-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187 www.
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• Delete recording: > Press The complete recording is deleted. • Exit Audio dialogue: > Press [ESC]. Aiming at the measuring surface Using the laser, the measuring surface can be aimed at. Testo-Direct info@Testo-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187 www.
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The laser sighting and the centre of the image thus do not correspond completely (parallax error). The laser dot is therefore not suitable for marking locations that were aimed at using the crosshairs. Testo-Direct info@Testo-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187 www.
Cleaning lens/ protection glass/high-temperature filter > Large dust particles can be removed with a clean optical cleaning brush (available in specialized photography shops). > Use a lens cleaning cloth for slight contamination. Do not use rubbing alcohol! Testo-Direct info@Testo-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187 www.
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3. Remove empty battery from the holder and insert new battery (type CR 1632). NOTICE 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. Testo-Direct info@Testo-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187 www.
Reading is outside of the measuring of the reading. range. > Change measuring range. is shown instead of the Reading cannot be calculated. reading. > Check parameter settings for plausibility. Testo-Direct info@Testo-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187 www.
Calibration points at 0 °C, 100 °C, 200 0520 0490 °C in measuring range 0 °C to 350 °C For further accessories and spare parts, please refer to the product catalogues and brochures or look up our website: Testo-Direct info@Testo-Direct.ca 1.800.561.8187 www.
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