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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 ................5 About this document ................5 Security ....................5 Disposal ....................6 Technical data ..................7 Description of the instrument ............10 Use ....................... 10 Instrument / operating elements overview ..........10 Displays overview ................. 11 Power supply ..................
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Contents Certificates ................... 29 5.7.3 5.7.3.1 Fullscreen mode .................. 29 5.7.3.2 Reset options ..................29 Maintenance ..................31 Charging the rechargeable battery ............31 Changing the rechargeable battery ............31 Cleaning the instrument ............... 33 Firmware update .................. 34 Performing an update using IRSoft ............34 6.4.1 6.4.1.1 Preparing the camera ................
• 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).
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. GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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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 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
3 Description of the instrument 3 Description of the instrument 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, •...
3 Description of the instrument Element Function Trigger Saves the displayed image 8 Battery compartment Contains the rechargeable battery 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%...
3 Description of the instrument 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 Commissioning Please refer to the commissioning instructions supplied for testo 865s, 868s, 871s, 872s (0973 8723). Switching instrument on and off Switching on the camera - Remove protective cap from the lens. - Press The camera starts.
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. Getting to know the menu to open the Menu. - Press - Move the joystick to highlight a function (orange border).
4 Operation - Return to the main menu: Select Menu and move the joystick to the left or press Esc. 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. GlobalTestSupply www.
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 Setting measuring functions Measurement settings - Open the 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.
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5 Performing the measurement - Select Measurement settings. Measurement settings menu opens. Differential temperature and press OK. - Select - Select Active and press OK. - Select which differential temperature is to be calculated (P A vs. P B, P A vs.
5 Performing the measurement Saving an image - Press Trigger. The image is automatically saved. An infrared image is saved. If a higher resolution is required: in the menu, select Configuration → SuperResolution for four times as many readings. Image gallery Saved images can be displayed, analysed or deleted.
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5 Performing the measurement SR(1) example: ). A maximum 5 SuperResolution images can be processed simultaneously. Image gallery - Select function. All saved images are displayed in the form of an infrared image preview. joystick - Move to select an image. - Press to open the selected image.
5 Performing the measurement Delete image - Select Image gallery function. All saved images are displayed in the form of an infrared image preview. joystick - Move 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 - 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). joystick - Move the 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 - Select the Emissivity function. joystick - Move the up/down to select the required substance or material (with fixed emissivity). - Select GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
5 Performing the measurement - Select Configuration → Settings → Country settings. - 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 5.7.1.3 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 to the right. - Move the joystick up/down to set the humidity value. Select GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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5 Performing the measurement Reset image counter - Select the function. Reset image counter? is displayed. - Select GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
6 Maintenance 6 Maintenance 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. GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
6 Maintenance - Insert new battery and slide upwards until it clicks into place. - Close the battery compartment. 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. Use mild household cleaning agents or soapy water for this.
Performing an update using IRSoft or • Performing an update with the thermal imager • Downloading firmware Firmware-testo-865-872.exe - Download firmware: - 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 Firmware update In certain circumstances, the camera reports: 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. ...
Restart the is displayed on camera. screen. If we have not been able to answer your question, please contact your dealer Testo Customer Service. Accessories and spare parts Description Order no. Battery charging station 5 V, 2 A...
8 Authorisations and certification For further accessories and spare parts, please refer to the product and brochures catalogues 8 Authorisations and certification Please refer to the commissioning instructions supplied for testo 865s, 868s, 871s, 872s (0973 8723). GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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