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865s 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.
Contents Contents Safety and disposal ................3 About this document ................3 Security ....................3 Disposal ....................4 Technical data ..................5 General technical data ................5 Description of the instrument ............. 8 Use ......................8 Instrument / operating elements overview ..........9 Displays overview .................
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Contents Info ....................... 28 5.7.6 Certificates ................... 28 5.7.7 Fullscreen mode .................. 28 5.7.8 Reset options ..................28 5.7.9 Maintenance ..................30 Charging the rechargeable battery ............30 Changing the rechargeable battery ............30 Cleaning the instrument ............... 32 Firmware update .................. 32 Performing an update using IRSoft ............
Follow the prescribed steps exactly when doing the work. 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 •...
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.
--30 to -20 °C: ±3 °C, otherwise ±2 °C, ±2 % of measured value Emissivity/reflected 0.01 to 1/manual temperature adjustment Analysis functions - Center spot - Hot/cold spot detection - Delta T IFOV warner Included in the scope of delivery testo ScaleAssist Included in the scope of delivery...
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2 Technical data Imager features Feature Values Fullscreen mode Included in the scope of delivery Save JPEG Included in the scope of delivery Video streaming via USB Interfaces USB 2.0 micro B Image storage Feature Values File format - .jpg - .bmt - Can export as .bmp...
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2 Technical data * 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.
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) Production monitoring / quality assurance: monitoring of production •...
3 Description of the instrument 3.1 Instrument / operating elements overview Element Function 1 Display Displays infrared images, menus and functions 2 Interface terminal Contains micro USB interface for power supply and connection to the computer - Switch camera on and off - Cancel action - Open menu, select function, confirm setting - Navigate within the menu, highlight function,...
3 Description of the instrument 3.2 Displays overview Element Function 1 Status bar In the status bar, values are displayed depending on the setting. 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 Description of the instrument 3.3 Power supply The power is supplied to the instrument via a replaceable rechargeable battery or the mains unit provided (battery must be inserted). With an attached mains unit, power is supplied automatically via the mains unit and the rechargeable battery is charged (only at ambient temperatures from 0 to 40°C).
4 Operation 4 Operation 4.1 Commissioning Please refer to the commissioning instructions supplied for testo 865s, 868s, 871s, 872s (0973 8723). 4.2 Switching instrument on and off Switching on the camera - Remove protective cap from the lens. - Press ...
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).
4 Operation Menu - Return to the main menu: Select 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...
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4 Operation The quick select button is assigned to the selected menu item. The icon for the selected function is displayed bottom right. Using the quick select button - Press The function assigned to the quick select button is carried out.
5 Performing the measurement 5 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: •...
5 Performing the measurement joystick - Move the up/down to select the required function and then press OK. Activating/disabling Pixel mark 5.1.1 - Open Menu. Measurement settings. - Select Measurement settings menu opens. Pixel mark. - Select Center spot - Select and press to enable (✔) or disable the...
5 Performing the measurement - P A vs. Probe selection: Move the joystick to the right → select measuring point → press → move the measuring point to the live image using joystick → press OK. - P A vs. Value selection: joystick Move the to the right →...
5 Performing the measurement 5.3 Image gallery Saved images can be displayed, analysed or deleted. File names Designation Explanation Infrared image preview Infrared image 000000 Consecutive number Images captured with SuperResolution File names can be changed via the PC, e.g. in Windows Explorer. Displaying a saved image Saved images can be viewed and analyzed in the image gallery.
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5 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).
5 Performing the measurement Delete image - Select Image gallery function. 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.
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5 Performing the measurement assigned to a temperature value is fixed (important for visual image 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.
5 Performing the measurement Scale - Select the function. - Press OK. - In the mode menu, move the joystick up/down until ScaleAssist selected. joystick Temp. In - Move the to the right, select (indoor temperature). - Move the joystick up/down to set the value.
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5 Performing the measurement 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) 0.04 Cotton (20 °C) 0.77 Concrete (25 °C) 0.93 Ice, smooth (0 °C) 0.97...
5 Performing the measurement Selecting the emissivity 5.5.1 Emissivity - Select the function. - Move the joystick up/down to select the required substance or material (with fixed emissivity). - Select and press OK. ✔ Customizing the emissivity 5.5.2 - Select the Emissivity function.
5 Performing the measurement Configuration Settings Country settings. - Select → → - Move the joystick up/down to select the required language and then press OK. Set time/date Time and date can be set. The time and date format are set automatically based on the selected user interface language.
5 Performing the measurement The objects to be imaged do not move. • - Select Menu → Configuration → SuperResolution. - Press to enable or disable the function. Save JPEG 5.7.3 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.
5 Performing the measurement joystick - Move the up/down to set the temperature value. joystick - Move the to the right. - Move the joystick up/down to set the humidity value. Select ✔ and press OK. Info 5.7.6 - Select Menu →...
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5 Performing the measurement Back up all saved images before resetting the counter to prevent possible overwriting. Menu Configuration Reset options. - Select → → - Select the Reset image counter function. Reset image counter? is displayed. - Select and press to reset the image counter.
6 Maintenance 6 Maintenance 6.1 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.
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6 Maintenance - Switch the instrument off. - Open battery compartment. - Release the battery and remove.
Cleaning the lens and display - If the lens is dirty, clean it with a cotton bud. - If the display is dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth (e.g. microfibre cloth). 6.4 Firmware update The current firmware version is available at www.testo.com.
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 FW_T87x_Vx.xx.bin is stored in the selected folder. Performing an update using IRSoft 6.4.1...
6 Maintenance - After 10 seconds, switch off the camera; switch back on again after 3 seconds. The current firmware version is displayed. Performing an update with the camera 6.4.2 Preparing the camera 6.4.2.1 - The rechargeable battery is fully charged or the camera is connected ...
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. 7.2 Accessories and spare parts Description Order no.
8 Authorisations and certification 8 Authorisations and certification Please refer to the commissioning instructions supplied for testo 865s, 868s, 871s, 872s (0973 8723).
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