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  • Page 1 872 thermal imager Instruction manual Analysis software testo Thermography App testo IRSoft Use the testo IRSoft software to Use the testo Thermography App to analyze your thermal images transfer thermal images live to your extensively and in detail, and to smartphone/tablet and create quick create professional reports.

  • Page 3: 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 2.1 Bluetooth module ................... 5 2.2 General technical data ................5 3 Description of the instrument ..............9 3.1 Use ......................
  • Page 4 Contents 7.6.3 Setting RTC ................30 Setting ε-Assist..............30 7.6.4 7.7 Selecting the colour palette ..............31 7.8 Image type ................... 31 7.9 Configuration ..................31 7.9.1 Settings ................. 31 7.9.2 SuperResolution..............32 7.9.3 Save JPEG ................33 7.9.4 Connectivity ................33 7.9.5 Configure key ................

  • Page 5: Safety And Disposal

    • Use only original spare parts from Testo. • Only use the original mains unit 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 6: Disposal

    Dispose of faulty rechargeable batteries and spent batteries in accordance with the valid legal specifications. • 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.

  • Page 7: Technical Data

    2 Technical data 2 Technical data 2.1 Bluetooth module 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 each case in countries for which a country certification has been granted.
  • Page 8 Included in the scope of delivery testo ScaleAssist Included in the scope of delivery Humidity measurement Manual or with testo 605i thermohygrometers Electrical mode Manual input of current, voltage or power or automatic transmission of data from the testo 770-3 clamp meter via Bluetooth...
  • Page 9 WLAN Connectivity Communication with the testo Thermography Wireless LAN module (EU, EFTA, USA, AUS, CDN, TR) ® Bluetooth Transfer of data from testo 605i thermohygrometer, testo 770-3 clamp meter (optional) Radio authorization in EU, EFTA, USA, Canada, Australia, Turkey Image storage...
  • Page 10 Max. Operating height 2000 m * The product offers IP54 protection, but is not suitable for permanent outdoor use. Standards, tests Feature Values 2014/30/EU 2014/53/EU You can find the EU declaration of conformity on the Testo website, www.testo.com, under the product-specific downloads.

  • Page 11: Description Of The Instrument

    3 Description of the instrument 3 Description of the instrument 3.1 Use The instrument 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 • Building inspection: Energy efficiency rating of buildings (heating, ventilation, air-conditioning trade, building engineers, engineering firms, experts) •...

  • Page 12: Displays Overview

    3 Description of the instrument Element Function 6 Infrared camera lens; Takes infrared images; protects the lens protective cap 7 Digital camera Takes real images 8 Laser Marking of the measuring point Trigger Saves the displayed image 10 Battery compartment Contains the rechargeable battery CAUTION Laser radiation! Class 2 laser...

  • Page 13: Power Supply

    3 Description of the instrument Element Function 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 3 Image display IR image or real image display 4 °C or °F...

  • Page 14: Operation

    4 Operation 4 Operation 4.1 Commissioning Please refer to the commissioning instructions supplied for testo 865, 868, 871, 872 (0973 8720). 4.2 Switching instrument on and off Switching on the camera - Remove protective cap from the lens. - Press ...

  • Page 15: Getting To Know The Menu

    4 Operation Switching off the camera - Press and hold down until the progress bar is complete.  The display goes off.  The camera is switched off. 4.3 Getting to know the menu - Press to open the Menu. - Move the joystick to highlight a function (orange border).

  • Page 16: Quick Select Button

    4 Operation - Return to the main menu: Select Menu and move the joystick to the left or press Esc. 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...
  • Page 17 4 Operation Changing assignment of quick select button - Move the joystick to the right.  Configure key selection menu appears.  The activated function is marked with a dot ( ). - Move the joystick up/down until the orange box appears around the required menu item.

  • Page 18: 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 19: Using The App

    5 WLAN connection - using the App 5.2 Using the App 5.2.1 Establishing a connection WLAN is enabled in the thermal imager. ✓ - Smartphone/tablet → → → camera is Settings WLAN settings shown with serial number and can be selected. - Press Connect.

  • Page 20: Bluetooth Connection

    6 Bluetooth® connection ® 6 Bluetooth connection A connection between the thermal imager and the testo 605i humidity probe or ® testo 770-3 clamp meter can be established via Bluetooth ® Bluetooth 4.0 required - Open Menu. - Move the joystick and select Configuration.

  • Page 21: Performing The Measurement

    7 Performing the measurement 7 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 22: Setting Measuring Functions

    7 Performing the measurement 7.1 Setting measuring functions - Open the Measurement settings submenu.  The submenu with the measurement settings opens: • Pixel mark: Center spot: the temperature measuring point in the centre of the image is marked with white crosshairs and the value is displayed.

  • Page 23: Activating/Disabling Min/Max On Area

    7 Performing the measurement - Select Pixel mark. - Select Center spot and press to enable (✔) or disable the function. - Select Hotspot / Coldspot and press to enable (✔) or disable the function. - Select Show all and press to activate all ranges.

  • Page 24: Activating External Values

    7 Performing the measurement - P A vs. P B selection: to the right → select measuring point → Move the joystick → move the measuring point to the live image using press → press OK. joystick to the right → select measuring point →...

  • Page 25: Activating/Disabling The Zoom

    Select ✔ and press OK. Values for current, voltage and power can be transferred from the testo 770-3 clamp meter. 7.1.5 Activating/disabling the zoom - Open Menu. - Select Measurement settings.  Measurement settings menu opens.

  • Page 26: Image Gallery

    7 Performing the measurement → If a higher resolution is required: in the menu, select Configuration SuperResolution for four times as many readings. 7.4 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...
  • Page 27 7 Performing the measurement  All saved images are displayed in the form of an infrared image preview. - Move joystick to select an image. - Press to open the selected image.  The image is displayed. Analyzing an image If an image is saved with SuperResolution, the image gallery contains an (IR) image and a high-resolution image (SR).

  • Page 28: Setting The Scale

    7 Performing the measurement  All saved images are displayed in the form of an infrared image preview. - Move joystick to select an image. - Press  Delete image? is displayed. - Press to delete the image. - Press to cancel the process.
  • Page 29 7 Performing the measurement comparisons). Scaling influences the way the infrared image is shown on the display but does not affect the recorded measuring values. With ScaleAssist, a standardized scale is set depending on the inside and outside temperature. Setting automatic scaling - Select the Scale function.

  • Page 30: Setting Emissivity And Reflected Temperature

    7 Performing the measurement - Select the Scale function. - Press OK. - In the mode menu, move the joystick up/down until ScaleAssist selected. - Move the joystick to the right, select Temp. In (indoor temperature). - Move the joystick up/down to set the value.
  • Page 31 7 Performing the measurement emissivity, e.g. paint or emission adhesive (accessory: 0554 0051), which must be applied to the object to be measured. The following table gives typical emissivities of important materials. These values can be used as a guide for user-defined settings. Material (material temperature) Emissivity Aluminium, bright rolled (170 °C)

  • Page 32: Selecting The Emissivity

    7 Performing the measurement these sources be determined and used. The reflected temperature has little effect on objects with high emissivity. @ Further information can be found in the Pocket Guide. 7.6.1 Selecting the emissivity - Select the Emissivity function. - Move the joystick up/down to select the required substance or...

  • Page 33: Selecting The Colour Palette

    7 Performing the measurement  RTC and emissivity are automatically adjusted. - Press OK. If it is not physically possible to determine the emissivity due to the same object temperature and reflected temperature, the input field opens again. The emission value must be input manually. 7.7 Selecting the colour palette This function is only available if the Image type...

  • Page 34: Superresolution

    7 Performing the measurement Set time/date Time and date can be set. The time and date format are set automatically based on the selected user interface language. → → - Select Configuration Settings time/date. - Move the joystick to the right/left to select the required setting option. - Move the joystick up/down to set the value.

  • Page 35: Save Jpeg

    7 Performing the measurement 7.9.3 Save JPEG 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. The image content corresponds to the infrared image shown on the display, including scale display and image marks for the selected measuring functions.

  • Page 36: Configure Key

    7 Performing the measurement 7.9.5 Configure key → → Select Menu Configuration Configure key. See the section “Quick select button”. 7.9.6 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.

  • Page 37: Certificates

    7 Performing the measurement 7.9.8 Certificates → → Certificates. Select Menu Configuration  - Displays the radio certificates for the instrument. 7.9.9 Fullscreen mode The scale and the quick select button function indicator can be hidden. → → - Select Menu Configuration Fullscreen...
  • Page 38 7 Performing the measurement Factory settings The instrument settings can be reset to the factory settings. Time/date, country settings and image counter are not reset. → → Menu Configuration Reset options. - Select the Factory settings function.  Apply factory settings? is displayed.

  • Page 39: Maintenance

    8 Maintenance 8 Maintenance 8.1 Charging the rechargeable battery - Open the cover of the interface terminal. - Connect the recharger cable to the Micro-USB interface. - Connect the mains unit to a mains socket.  The charging process starts. If the battery has been completely drained, the charging time is approx.
  • Page 40 8 Maintenance - Switch the instrument off. - Open battery compartment. - Release the battery and remove.

  • Page 41: Cleaning The Instrument

    8 Maintenance - Insert new battery and slide upwards until it clicks into place. - Close the battery compartment. 8.3 Cleaning the instrument Cleaning the instrument housing - The interface terminal is closed. ✓ - The battery compartment is closed. - Rub down the surface of the instrument with a damp cloth.

  • Page 42: Firmware Update

    8 Maintenance 8.4 Firmware update The current firmware version is available at www.testo.com. There are two options available: • Performing an update using IRSoft or • Performing an update with the thermal imager Downloading firmware - Download firmware: Firmware-testo-865-872.exe - Unzip file: double-click on the exe. file ...

  • Page 43: Performing An Update With The Camera

    8 Maintenance In certain circumstances, the camera reports: Firmware update finished. Please restart the device. A restart is not performed. Action: - After 10 seconds, switch off the camera; switch back on again after 3 seconds.  The current firmware version is displayed. 8.4.2 Performing an update with the camera 8.4.2.1 Preparing the camera...

  • Page 44: 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. 9.2 Accessories and spare parts Description Order no.

  • Page 45: Authorisations And Certification

    10 Authorisations and certification 10 Authorisations and certification Please refer to the commissioning instructions supplied for testo 865, 868, 871, 872 (0973 8720).
  • Page 46 Testo SE & Co. KGaA Testo-Strasse 1 D-79853 Lenzkirch Germany Phone: +49 (0)7653 681-0 Fax: +49 7653 681-7699 Email: info@testo.de www.testo.com 0970 8723 en 01...

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