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  • Page 1 890 · Thermal imager Instruction manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1 Contents Pos : 1 /TD /Übersc hriften/1. Inhalt @ 0\m od_1177587817070_79.docx @ 1243 @ 1 @ 1 Contents Contents ................3 Safety and the environment ..........5 2.1. About this document ............5 2.2. Ensure safety ..............6 2.3. Protecting the environment ..........7 Specifications ...............
  • Page 4 1 Contents 5.2.5. Using a lens case.......... 27 5.2.6. Inserting the memory card ......28 5.2.7. Fitting/removing IR protection glass... 28 5.2.8. Changing the lens ......... 29 5.2.9. Switching the imager on/off ......30 5.2.10. Manually focusing the image ...... 30 5.2.11.

  • Page 5: Safety And The Environment

    2 Safety and the environment Pos : 3 /TD /Übersc hriften/2. Sic herheit und Umw elt @ 0\m od_1173774719351_79.docx @ 292 @ 1 @ 1 Safety and the environment Pos : 4 /TD /Übersc hriften/2.1 Zu di esem Dokum ent @ 0\mod_1173775252351_79.doc x @ 346 @ 2 @ 1 2.1.

  • Page 6: Ensure Safety

    Follow the prescribed steps exactly. Use only original spare parts from Testo. Pos : 22 /TD/Sic her heit und Umw elt/Sicherheit g ewährleis ten/Akk u-Sic her heitshi nweis e ( LiIon) @ 0\m od_1187184666109_79.docx @ 2363 @ @ 1 >...

  • Page 7: Protecting The Environment

    (observe local regulations) or return the product to Testo for disposal. Pos : 25 /TD/Sic her heit und Umw elt/Umw elt sc hütz en/WEEE Reg Nr mit Sym bol @ 29\m od_1519195554014_79.docx @ 383987 @ @ 1 WEEE Reg.

  • Page 8: Specifications

    Pos : 28 /TD/Ü berschriften/3.1 Verw endung @ 0\m od_1176211016437_79.docx @ 695 @ 2 @ 1 3.1. Pos : 29 /TD/Leistungs bes chr eibung/Verwendung/testo 8xx/tes to 890 @ 10\m od_1318509586449_79.docx @ 96046 @ 5 @ 1 The testo 890 is a handy and robust thermal imager. It enables you to carry out contactless determination and display of the temperature distribution on surfaces.

  • Page 9: Technical Data

    Pos : 30 /TD/Ü berschriften/3.2 T ec hnisc he D aten @ 0\m od_1176211088437_79.docx @ 704 @ 2 @ 1 3.2. Technical data Pos : 31 /TD/Leistungs bes chr eibung/T ec hnische D aten/WBKs/tes to 885, 890/890 Bil dleistung Infrar ot @ 10\mod_1318510092008_79.doc x @ 96079 @ 5 @ 1 Infrared image output Feature...
  • Page 10 Video stream Max. 25 Hz within EU, max. 9 Hz outside EU Colour palettes Pos : 34 /TD/Leistungs bes chr eibung/T ec hnische D aten/WBKs/tes to 885, 890/890 Mes sung @ 10\m od_1318510592552_79.docx @ 96112 @ 5 @ 1 Measurement Feature...
  • Page 11 3 Specifications Feature Values Accuracy Measuring range 1 @ -20 to 100 °C (-4 to 212 °F): ±2 °C (±3.6 °F) Measuring range 1 @ -30 to -21 °C (-22 to -5 °F), instruments from serial number 2862505 (see type plate): ±3 °C (±5.4 °F) Measuring range 2: ±2 °C (±3.6 °F) or ±2 % of m.v.
  • Page 12 25° lens: 4.1 mm at 1 m (3.24 ft.) distance Pos : 35 /TD/Leistungs bes chr eibung/T ec hnische D aten/WBKs/tes to 885, 890/885, 890 M ess ungfunkti onen @ 9\mod_1311931466014_79.docx @ 86843 @ 5 @ 1 Measurement Feature...
  • Page 13 Storage device SD card 2 GB (800 to 1000 images) Pos : 38 /TD/Leistungs bes chr eibung/T ec hnische D aten/WBKs/tes to 885, 890/885, 890 Strom vers orgung @ 9\m od_1311933267368_79.docx @ 86876 @ 5 @ 1 Power supply Feature...
  • Page 14 3 Specifications Pos : 39 /TD/Leistungs bes chr eibung/T ec hnische D aten/WBKs/tes to 885, 890/885, 890 Umgebungs bedi ngung en @ 9\m od_1311933455412_79.docx @ 86909 @ 5 @ 1 Ambient conditions Feature Values Operating -15 to 50°C (5 to 122°F)

  • Page 15: Product Description

    Pos : 44 /TD/Ü berschriften/4.1 Ü bersic ht @ 0\m od_1176379946003_79.docx @ 733 @ 2 @ 1 4.1. Overview Pos : 45 /TD/Produktbes chr eibung/Ü bersicht/testo 8xx /testo 885, 890 @ 9\m od_1304515275913_79.docx @ 79934 @ 33 @ 1 4.1.1. Product components 1 Digital imager lens for taking visual images and two power -LEDs for illuminating the image.
  • Page 16 4 Product description Focusing ring for adjusting the focus manually. CAUTION Auto mechanism may be damaged! > Only turn focusing ring when auto-focus is deactivated ( 7 Rotatable handle with adjustable hand strap and fastening loop for the lens cover. 8 Battery compartment (bottom of imager).

  • Page 17: Display Interface

    4 Product description 12 Display, can be flipped out 90° and rotated 270°. When the imager is switched on, the display remains active even when folded in. It is advisable to use the power-save options to prolong the battery life, see Power-save options, page 65.
  • Page 18 4 Product description Display Description Set emissivity. 3 Imager mode selection bar: button for recording mode, button for image gallery mode. 4 Menu bar: the menu bar comprises 3 tabs including buttons for selecting functions: Further information is available under Menu bar/tabs, page 32. 5 Status displays: Display Description...

  • Page 19: Operating Concept

    4 Product description : Solar : Image stitching : Site recognition When viewing a saved image in the single image view of the image gallery, the function buttons are permanently assigned the following functions: : display previous image. : display next image. Power supply/battery capacity: : Mains operation, battery fully charged.

  • Page 20: Basic Properties

    (e.g. when the battery is changed). Pos : 49 /TD/Produktbes chr eibung/Grundlegende Eigensc haften/WBKs/tes to 885/885, 890: Datei form ate und D ateinamen @ 9\m od_1311258646347_79.docx @ 85695 @ 3 @ 1...

  • Page 21: File Formats And File Names

    BMT format (recorded using the sequence capturing assistant). yyyyyy: • 6-digit consecutive number. zzz: • for all images (Testo-specific file extension) • for all videos (Testo-specific file extension). Pos : 50 /TD/--- Seitenwec hs el --- @ 0\m od_1173774430601_0.docx @ 283 @ @ 1...

  • Page 22: First Steps

    Pos : 52 /TD/Ü berschriften/5.1 Inbetriebnahm e @ 0\m od_1185342823812_79.docx @ 1885 @ 2 @ 1 5.1. Commissioning Pos : 53 /TD/Erste Schritte/WBKs/tes to 885/Inbetri ebnahm e/885, 890: Akk u k ontak tier en @ 9\m od_1304519890176_79.docx @ 79970 @ 3 @ 1 5.1.1. Connecting the rechargeable battery 1.
  • Page 23 5 First steps 2. Touch to change the unit. The activated unit is shown on the top right of the display. 3. Touch to confirm the entry. Set time/date dialogue box is opened. 4. Touch the top button to open the Time input screen.

  • Page 24: Initial Charging Of The Rechargeable Battery

    > Hold down to close the imager. Pos : 55 /TD/Erste Schritte/WBKs/tes to 885/Inbetri ebnahm e/885, 890: Akk u-Erstaufladung @ 9\mod_1304672991362_79.docx @ 80043 @ 3 @ 1 5.1.3. Initial charging of the rechargeable battery The imager is delivered with a partially charged battery.

  • Page 25: Getting To Know The Product

    Pos : 56 /TD/Ü berschriften/5.3 Produk t k ennenl ernen @ 0\mod_1185342901015_79.doc x @ 1894 @ 2 @ 1 5.2. Getting to know the product Pos : 57 /TD/Erste Schritte/WBKs/tes to 885/Pr odukt k ennen l ernen/885, 890: Drehbar er Handgriff/H andsc hlaufe @ 9\m od_1309334087308_79.docx @ 81113 @ 333 @ 1 5.2.1. Adjusting the hand strap >...

  • Page 26: Attaching The Lens Cover To The Hand Strap

    5 First steps 5.2.2. Attaching the lens cover to the hand strap > Guide the clip on the lens cover (1) through the loop on the handle (2). 5.2.3. Rotating the handle The handle can be rotated up to 180° in 10 positions. 1.

  • Page 27: Attaching A Shoulder Strap

    Pos : 58 /TD/Erste Schritte/WBKs/tes to 885/Pr odukt k ennen l ernen/885, 890: Schultergurt / Objektivk öc her @ 9\m od_1312361883710_79.docx @ 89759 @ 33 @ 1 5.2.4.

  • Page 28: Inserting The Memory Card

    > To remove the memory card: press the memory card to release the lock. Pos : 60 /TD/Erste Schritte/WBKs/tes to 885/Pr odukt k ennen l ernen/885, 890: IR- Schutzglas m ontier en / dem ontier en @ 9\mod_1313574818687_79.docx @ 91443 @ 355 @ 1 5.2.7.

  • Page 29: Changing The Lens

    3. Push the lens into the mount as far as it will go and turn it clockwise until it clicks into place. Pos : 62 /TD/Erste Schritte/WBKs/tes to 885/Pr odukt k ennen l ernen/885, 890: Kam era ei n-/aussc halten @ 9\m od_1305287423369_79.docx @ 80332 @ 3 @ 1...

  • Page 30: Switching The Imager On/Off

    - standard lens 0,1 m (0,33 ft) - 25° lens 0,2 m (0,66 ft) Pos : 64 /TD/Erste Schritte/WBKs/tes to 885/Pr odukt k ennen l ernen/885, 890: Bild mit Autofok us sc harf stellen @ 9\m od_1305528366247_79.docx @ 80403 @ 3 @ 1...

  • Page 31: 5.2.11. Automatically Focusing The Image

    Pos : 65 /TD/Erste Schritte/WBKs/tes to 885/Pr odukt k ennen l ernen/885, 890: Bild aufnehmen @ 9\m od_1305529978365_79.docx @ 80436 @ 3 @ 1 5.2.12. Recording (freezing/saving) an image 1.

  • Page 32: Using The Product

    6.1. Menu bar/tabs Pos : 69 /TD/Produkt verw enden/885, 890: Menüband / Registerk arten @ 9\m od_1311340688852_79.docx @ 85965 @ 33355 @ 1 Functions are called up via the menu bar. The menu bar comprises 3 tabs. Different functions are available depending on which tab is selected.

  • Page 33: Main Menu Tab

    6 Using the product Button Function Description Alarm Open Alarm input screen. To set the limits and activate/deactivate the function. See also Alarm, page 39. Isotherm Open Isotherm input screen. To set the limits and activate/deactivate the function. See also Isotherm, page Humidity Humidity Open...
  • Page 34 6 Using the product Button Function Description Site recognition To record site markers. The button is not displayed as default. It has to be re-activated every time the imager is switched SiteRecognition on: call up the function again from the menu and set a marker.

  • Page 35: Menu Functions

    Pos : 70 /TD/Ü berschriften/6.2 M enü-Funk tionen @ 0\m od_1186390880578_79.docx @ 2125 @ 2 @ 1 6.2. Menu functions Pos : 71 /TD/Produkt verw enden/W BKs/testo 885/885, 890: Mess funk tionen @ 9\m od_1305534550459_79.docx @ 80536 @ 35555555555555 @ 1 6.2.1. Measurement...
  • Page 36 6 Using the product Pixel mark | Hotspot Hotspot mark (crosshairs with maximum measurement value displayed) can be shown. Task Actions/description Show/hide hotspot mark. > > Measurement Pixel mark | Hotspot. Pixel mark | Coldspot The coldspot mark (crosshairs with minimum measurement value displayed) can be shown.
  • Page 37 6 Using the product Task Actions/description > Touch and drag crosshairs. Move crosshairs. Joystick operation: 1. Select crosshairs and activate by pressing the joystick. 2. Move crosshairs by moving the joystick. > To exit: Press joystick again and Quit moving activate in the context menu.
  • Page 38 6 Using the product Task Actions/description > Touch and drag area mark. Move area mark. Joystick operation: 1. Select area mark and activate by pressing the joystick. 2. Move area mark by moving the joystick. > To exit: Press joystick again and Quit moving activate in the context...
  • Page 39 6 Using the product Alarm The alarm function shows all image points with measurement values that exceed the upper alarm mark or fall below the lower alarm mark in a single colour (alarm colour). To set the alarm colours, see Colour selection, page 47. Task Actions/description Alarm...
  • Page 40 2 Safety and the envir Task Actions/description Set lower and upper > isotherm limit. Link setting for > upper/lower limits. Apply entries. > Humidity The ambient temperature and humidity values entered manually or measured by the optional radio humidity probe are used to calculate the relative surface moisture for each pixel.
  • Page 41 6 Using the product Task Actions/description Apply entries. > Ambient temperature The ambient temperature can be entered manually or the internal sensor is activated, which automatically measures the ambient temperature. This temperature value can also be shown on the Ambient temperature display.
  • Page 42 6 Using the product Atmospheric correction 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. If the imager is connected to an optional radio humidity the ambient temperature and humidity are transferred automatically.
  • Page 43 6 Using the product Task Actions/description Activate solar functions. > Active. > To deactivate, touch the button again. Manually set the value for radiation intensity (W/m²). > Apply entries. > Emissivity You can choose between user-defined emissivity and 8 materials with set emissivity.
  • Page 44 6 Using the product Material (material temperature) Emissivity Glass (90°C) 0.94 Rubber, hard (23°C) 0.94 Rubber, soft grey (23°C) 0.89 Wood (70°C) 0.94 Cork (20°C) 0.70 Radiator, black anodised (50°C) 0.98 Copper, slightly tarnished (20°C) 0.04 Copper, oxidized (130°C) 0.76 Plastics: PE, PP, PVC (20°C) 0.94 Brass, oxidized (200°C)
  • Page 45 6 Using the product Task Actions/description Open Emissivity input > screen. > Measurement Emissivity. > Highlight the material to be used by Select material. touching on it. Manually set the > emissivity (only when User defined is selected) and reflected temperature (RTC).

  • Page 46: Display Options

    Task Actions/description Apply entries. > Pos : 72 /TD/Produkt verw enden/W BKs/testo 885/885, 890: Anz eigeopti onen @ 9\mod_1312226847502_79.doc x @ 87843 @ 3555 @ 1 6.2.2. Display options Palette You can choose from 10 existing colour palettes for the IR image display.

  • Page 47: Image Gallery

    Apply entries. > Pos : 73 /TD/Produkt verw enden/W BKs/testo 885/885, 890: Bildergal erie @ 9\m od_1305550127543_79.docx @ 80602 @ 35555 @ 1 6.2.3. Image gallery The saved image can be viewed and analysed in the image gallery.
  • Page 48 6 Using the product Task Actions/description > Double-touch the preview image to Open single image view. be opened. For further information on the single image view, see below. Actions on the overview page Task Actions/description Create a new folder. > >...
  • Page 49 : display buttons for moving the zoomed image. To move, touch the buttons shown in the image. > : close sub-level zoom. Pos : 74 /TD/Produkt verw enden/W BKs/testo 885/885, 890: Assis tenten (Übersc hrift) @ 10\m od_1319206049537_79.docx @ 96283 @ 3 @ 1...

  • Page 50: Wizards

    Activate function (only with subsequent order): you will receive an envelope with an access code (identification code), which you should enter on the website www.testo.com/upgrade. When all necessary data has been entered, an activation code is generated and can be used to activate the function via the IRSoft PC software.
  • Page 51 VMT files (full radiometric video): video file in which image data, measuring values and image marks are saved, file name starts with SQ. Saved files can be played back in testo IRSoft and subsequently analysed over time by adding or changing image marks.
  • Page 52 6 Using the product Task Actions/description A sequence is configured using the following Set recording parameters: parameters Format: • (video file) or without / with Real image (images are saved in a container folder and can be edited individually). Start: •...
  • Page 53 6 Using the product Task Actions/description In the case of stable environmental conditions and Enable / set-ups that do not heat up the sensor / camera, disable shutter the automatic shutter function can be disabled. This can prevent individual images of the sequence being recorded with a time delay (outside the programmed capturing interval).
  • Page 54 6 Using the product Pos : 76 /TD/Produkt verw enden/W BKs/testo 885/885, 890: Assis tenten: Panoram a-Bild, M ess orterk ennung @ 9\m od_1312228055416_79.docx @ 87876 @ 5555 @ 1 Image stitching The image stitching wizard can be used to produce a large panoramic image from up to 3x 3 single images.
  • Page 55 6 Using the product be joined accordingly to the image on the left or above. When carrying out alignment to determine where the next single image must be joined, the single image overview helps, see below. To record the single images in another order, see single image overview (below).
  • Page 56 6 Using the product SiteRecognition With the PC software, markers can be set to clearly indicate a measuring site. By setting a marker with the built-in digital imager, the images, which are then saved, are automatically allocated to the relevant site (allocation is saved with this image). For the creation of markers, transferring of measuring site data to the imager and copying of images to the PC software, see instruction manual for the PC software.
  • Page 57 6 Using the product In the event of a deviation (the deviation difference can be manually adjusted under the Tolerance menu item) from this mean value, the thermal imager triggers an acoustic and visual alarm. The progressive mean value can be calculated in two different modes: Manual mode The person’s reading is included in the mean value once this has...
  • Page 58 6 Using the product Task Actions/description Link setting for > upper/lower limits. Apply entries. > Emissivity + RTC With Emissivity + RTC, these two parameters can be set manually. However, emissivity is automatically set to 0.98 as soon as the FeverDetection assistant is activated (when you quit, the previous emissivity setting is adopted again).
  • Page 59 6 Using the product Task Actions/description Open Alarm input screen. Activate/deactivate alarm > Active. value > To deactivate, touch the button again. Activate/deactivate > Active. acoustic alarm > To deactivate, touch the button again. Set alarm values - mean > value Set alarm values - >...

  • Page 60: Configuration

    IRSoft. FeverDetection wizard should only be used with the standard or 25 ° lens. Pos : 77 /TD/Produkt verw enden/W BKs/testo 885/885, 890: Konfiguration @ 9\mod_1305550427230_79.doc x @ 80635 @ 355555555555555 @ 1 6.2.5. Configuration Country settings Instrument language and temperature unit can be set.
  • Page 61 Activate function (only with subsequent order): You will receive an envelope with an access code (identification code), which you should enter on the website www.testo.com/upgrade. When all necessary data has been entered, an activation code is generated and can be used to activate the function via the IRSoft PC software.
  • Page 62 6 Using the product the image. The JPEG file is saved under the same file name as the associated BMT file and can be opened on the PC, even without using the IRSoft PC software. Task Actions/description Save Disable/enable Configuration | JPEG.
  • Page 63 6 Using the product Task Actions/description De-/activate Bluetooth > Active. radio link. > To deactivate, touch the button again. Search for Bluetooth devices and establish link. 1. A search is carried out for Bluetooth devices (with enabled pairing mode) and available devices are displayed.
  • Page 64 6 Using the product Task Actions/description Activate/deactivate radio Active. and establish connection A search is carried out for radio to a radio humidity probe. probes and available radio probes are displayed. 2. Highlight the radio probe to be used by touching it ( >...
  • Page 65 6 Using the product Optics The lenses adjusted to the instrument are shown. Only the lenses that are shown may be used. Lens activation is automatic (not in USA). Protection glass option can be used to set whether protection glass is fitted. Ensure the correct setting to prevent corruption of the measurement results.
  • Page 66 6 Using the product Task Actions/description Activate/deactivate Active. automatic switch-off function LCD off Imager off and set the switch-off time. > To deactivate, touch the button again. Apply entries. > Set time/date Time and date can be set. The time and date format are set automatically based on the selected instrument language.

  • Page 67: Audio

    Configuration Factory settings. 2. Confirm reset: Pos : 78 /TD/Produkt verw enden/W BKs/testo 885/885, 890: Audi o @ 9\m od_1312228273418_79.docx @ 87909 @ 3 @ 1 6.2.6. Audio To use the function, a headset must be connected (top interface terminal) or the link to a Bluetooth headset must be established.
  • Page 68 6 Using the product • Left time: current recording or playback time (corresponds to right end of the white recording or playback bar). • Right time: maximum recording period (60 s). Task Actions/description Audio Open input screen. > > | Audio. Play back recording.

  • Page 69: Measuring

    Pos : 79 /TD/Ü berschriften/6.3 M ess ung en durchführen @ 0\m od_1184584650078_79.docx @ 1872 @ 2 @ 1 6.3. Measuring Pos : 80 /TD/Produkt verw enden/W BKs/testo 885/885, 890: Mess ungen @ 9\mod_1305637030964_79.doc x @ 80673 @ 55 @ 1 Important framework conditions Please observe the following framework conditions in order to obtain significant measurement results.

  • Page 70: Maintaining The Product

    Pos : 82 /TD/Ü berschriften/7. Produkt i nstand halten @ 0\m od_1173789831362_79.docx @ 397 @ 1 @ 1 Maintaining the product Pos : 83 /TD/Produkt i nstand halten/WBKs/885, 890: Akk u w echsel n @ 9\mod_1312294314712_79.doc x @ 88128 @ 5 @ 1 Changing the rechargeable battery 1.

  • Page 71: Tips And Assistance

    Pos : 89 /TD/Ü berschriften/8.1 Fr agen und Antworten @ 0\mod_1177402017078_79.doc x @ 1093 @ 2 @ 1 8.1. Questions and answers Pos : 90 /TD/Ti pps und Hilfe/Fr agen und Antworten/WBKs/testo 885, 890 @ 9\m od_1312294422204_79.docx @ 88381 @ @ 1 Question Possible causes / solution...

  • Page 72: Accessories And Spare Parts

    8 Tips and assistance 8.2. Accessories and spare parts Pos : 92 /TD/Ti pps und Hilfe/Z ubehör und Ers atz teil e/WBKs/testo 885, 890 @ 9\m od_1312294557050_79.docx @ 88414 @ @ 1 Description Article no. Lens protection glass 0554 0289...
  • Page 74 Testo SE & Co. KGaA Celsiusstr. 2 79822 Titisee-Neustadt Germany Tel.: +49 7653 681-0 E-Mail: info@testo.de www.testo.com 0970 8900 en 102 – 06.2022...

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