TESTO 875i-1 Instruction Manual

TESTO 875i-1 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 875i · Thermal imager Instruction manual Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www. .com...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    6.1.6. Palette ......................33 6.1.7. Configuration ....................33 6.2. Measuring ..................38 Maintaining the product ................ 41 Tips and assistance ................43 8.1. Questions and answers ..............43 8.2. Accessories and spare parts ............44 Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www. .com...
  • Page 4: Safety And The Environment

    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 sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www. .com...
  • Page 5: 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 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. Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www.
  • Page 7: Specifications

    3 Specifications Specifications 3.1. The testo 875i 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...
  • Page 8: Technical Data

    Characteristic Values Field of vision/min. Standard lens: 32° x 23°/0.1 m (0.33 ft) focusing distance Telephoto lens (testo 875-2i only, optional): 9° x 7° / 0.5 m (1.64 ft) Thermal sensitivity <50 mK at 30 °C (86 °F) (NETD) Geometric resolution Standard lens: 3.3 mrad...
  • Page 9 ±2 °C (±3.6 °F) or ±2 % of reading (whichever is the greater) With measuring range 3 activated (optional, testo 875-2i only), for readings within the range of 350 - 550 °C (662 - 1022 °F): ±3 % of reading Reproducibility ±1 °C (±1.8 °F) or ±1 % (whichever is the...
  • Page 10 Measuring functions Standard measurement (1-point), 2-point measurement, Cold-/Hotspot, solar (manual entry of the radiation intensity) Also with testo 875-2i: isotherm, min./max. on area, Display of humidity image via manual entry of the ambient humidity / temperature (real-time display with optional...
  • Page 11 3 Specifications Audio functions (testo 875i-2 only) Characteristic Values Sound via headset (included in delivery) recording/playback Recording period max. 30 s per image Power supply Characteristic Values Battery type Fast-charging, Li-ion battery can be changed on-site Operating time approx. 4 h at 20 - 30 °C (68 - 86 °F)
  • Page 12 3 Specifications Standards, tests, warranty Characteristic Values EU Directive 2004/108/EC Vibration IEC 60068-2-6 Warranty 2 years, warranty conditions Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www. .com...
  • Page 13: Product Description

    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. 3 Instrument rechargeable battery lock release button. Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www. .com...
  • Page 14: Basic Properties

    Do not use desktop tripods, danger of tilting! 5 Right interface terminal: Radio module compartment. 6 2 LEDs: For illumination for the visual image (testo 875-2i only). 7 Digital camera lens: For recording visual images 8 Laser (not available in all countries): For aiming at the measuring field.
  • Page 15 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 sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www. .com...
  • Page 16: First Steps

    The thermal imager is delivered with a partially charged battery. Completely charge the battery before use. > Connect the country-specific adapter required for the existing mains to the mains unit. 1. Open the cover on the left side of the thermal imager (1). Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www. .com...
  • Page 17 50-80%, at an ambient temperature of 10-20°C, recharge completely before use). • During longer breaks, you should discharge and recharge the batteries every 3-4 months. Trickle charging should not exceed 2 days Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www. .com...
  • Page 18: Getting To Know The Product

    > To remove the memory card: Press on the memory card to release the lock. Inserting a radio module (accessory, testo 875-2i only) Using a radio module (accessory) the instrument can be connected with a radio humidity probe. The radio module must be connected before switching on the instrument in order for the instrument to be identified.
  • Page 19 Protection glass option, see Optics..., page 34. If this option is set incorrectly, the specified measuring accuracy is not ensured. Mounting/removing high-temperature filter (testo 875-2i only) Installation: 1. Attach the high-temperature filter (with red fitting) fastened to the red mounting ring to the lens and turn the mounting ring clockwise to the stop.
  • Page 20 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).
  • Page 21 > To switch off: Press The display goes out and the imager is switched off. Manually focusing the image > Turn Rotating ring of the lens until the image is in focus. Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www. .com...
  • Page 22 WARNING Eye damage due to laser beam! > Do not look into the laser beam. > Do not point the laser beam at people. All saved images are shown in picture-in-picture mode in the gallery. Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www. .com...
  • Page 23 Laser Switch on laser for homing in on the measuring surface (hold button down). Light (testo 875-2i Switch on/off LEDs for lighting up objects for only) the digital camera. Palette Change colour palette for the infrared image.
  • Page 24 5 First steps Depending on the selected menu item, press [OK] to perform a setting or open a submenu/dialogue, see Menu functions, page Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www. .com...
  • Page 25: Using The Product

    With frozen images, the crosshairs can be moved and the min./max. point is visible. The min./max. point is not saved. With saved images, Cold-/Hotspot must be activated for the respective opened image. Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www. .com...
  • Page 26 Coldspot Hotspot quick select button to activate/deactivate the respective function. Min./Max. on area (testo 875-2i only) Min./Max. on area shows the minimum and maximum temperature value within the area selection shown on the display. The area selection is neither scalable nor adjustable. If Min./Max.
  • Page 27 The radiation intensity value is shown at the top of the display. [OK] Measurement functions [OK] Solar | [OK]. Solar dialogue box is opened. The radiation intensity value can be entered. 2. Confirm selection with [OK]. The selected number is highlighted orange. Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www. .com...
  • Page 28: Image Gallery

    With temperature differences larger than 350 K the use of the Ironbow HT palette is recommended as it enables lower temperatures to be shown with higher contrast, see Palette, page 33see Mounting/removing high-temperature filter (testo 875-2i only), page 19. 6.1.2. Image gallery Show images… [OK] Image gallery [OK] Show images…...
  • Page 29: Scale

    (depending on the selected colour palette, see Palette, page 33). Temperature ranges that are not relevant can thus be hidden. [OK] Scale… | [OK]. Set scale dialogue is opened. Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www. .com...
  • Page 30: Display

    Because of their low or non-uniform emissivity, bright metals and metal oxides are only somewhat suited for infrared measurement. You must anticipate highly inaccurate measurements. A remedy for this is coatings that increase the emissivity, e.g. paint or emission Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www.
  • Page 31 Porcelain (20 °C) 0.92 Black paint, matt (80 °C) 0.97 Steel, heat-treated surface (200 °C) 0.52 Steel, oxidized (200 ) 0.79 Clay, burnt (70 °C) 0.91 Transformer paint (70 °C) 0.94 Brick, mortar, plaster (20 °C) 0.93 Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www. .com...
  • Page 32 The selected number is highlighted orange ( ). 5. Move Joystick up/down to set the desired value. Move Joystick right/left to change between the numbers. 6. Confirm the entry with [OK]. 7. Confirm the settings with Apply. The changes are saved. Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www. .com...
  • Page 33: Palette

    The selected option has an orange border ( ). 3. Confirm the selection with [OK]. The selected setting is highlighted orange ( ). 4. Move Joystick up/down to change the setting. 5. Confirm the entry with [OK]. Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www. .com...
  • Page 34 The lenses adjusted to the instrument are shown. Only the lenses that are shown may be used. testo 875-2i: The high-temperature filter registered in the instrument is shown. With use of another high-temperature filter, the specified accuracy is not ensured.
  • Page 35 Joystick up/down to select the desired option. The selected option has an orange border ( ). 3. Confirm the selection with [OK]. backlight: The selected setting is highlighted orange and can be changed ( ). Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www. .com...
  • Page 36 (accessory), see Inserting a radio module (accessory, testo 875-2i only), page 18. 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 37 6 Using the product If no readings appear during the measurement: > Check the potential causes, see above. Audio settings…(testo 875-2i only) The volume of the audio playback and recording can be set. [OK] Configuration… [OK] Audio settings… | [OK].
  • Page 38: Measuring

    NOTICE Damage to the infrared detector by measuring high scene temperatures. > testo 875i without high-temperature filter: do not direct the thermal imager at areas > 500°C / 932°F. > testo 875-2i with high-temperature filter: do not direct the thermal imager at areas > 800°C / 1472°F.
  • Page 39 [Apply] quick select button to select the opened folder. Recording/playing audio comments (testo 875-2i only) It is only possible to record an audio comment for frozen images. It is possible to play audio comments with frozen and saved pictures. 1. While an image is frozen (fixed image): Press the right [Audio] quick select button.
  • Page 40 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 sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www.
  • Page 41: 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). Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www. .com...
  • Page 42 7 Maintaining the product 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 sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www. .com...
  • Page 43: Tips And Assistance

    Measurement function Radio probe not logged on or sources Humidity: No readings of interference in the radio from the radio probe are transmission: shown. > Check possible causes, see Radio…( testo 875-2i only), page Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www. .com...
  • Page 44: Accessories And Spare Parts

    Lens protection glass 0554 8805 High-temperature filter (Retrofitting, testo 875-2i on request only) Telephoto lens (testo 875-2i only) on request Radio humidity probe (testo 875-2i only) on request Super Resolution 0554 7806 Emission adhesive 0554 0051 Rech. batt. 0554 8802...
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