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868s 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.
Setting emissivity and reflected temperature ........26 Selecting the emissivity ................ 28 7.5.1 Customizing the emissivity ..............28 7.5.2 Setting RTC ..................28 7.5.3 Setting ε-Assist ..................28 7.5.4 Selecting the colour palette ..............29 Image type ................... 29 Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www. .com...
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Performing an update with the camera ..........38 8.4.2 8.4.2.1 Preparing the camera ................38 8.4.2.2 Performing an update ................38 Tips and assistance ................39 Questions and answers ............... 39 Accessories and spare parts..............39 Authorisations and certification ............40 Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www. .com...
• 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. Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www.
Accuracy --30 to -20 °C: ±3 °C, otherwise ±2 °C, ±2 % of measured value ɛ-Assist included Emissivity/reflected 0.01 to 1/manual temperature adjustment Analysis functions - Center spot - Hot/cold spot detection - Delta T Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www. .com...
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Save JPEG Included in the scope of delivery Video streaming via USB Interfaces USB 2.0 micro B WLAN Connectivity Communication with the testo Thermography Wireless LAN module (EU, EFTA, USA, AUS, CDN, TR) Image storage Feature Values File format - .jpg - .bmt...
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20 - 80 %RH, not condensing Housing protection class IP54* according to IEC 60529 Vibration 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 Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www. .com...
- Open menu, select function, confirm setting - Navigate within the menu, highlight function, select colour palette Joystick 5 Quick select button Opens the function assigned to the quick select button; the icon for the selected function is displayed bottom right Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www. .com...
: 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 Unit set for reading and scale displays Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www. .com...
It is also possible to charge the battery using a charging station (accessory). The instrument is equipped with a buffer battery to maintain the system data during an interruption in the power supply (e.g. when the battery is changed). Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www.
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.
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). - Press to select the function. Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www. .com...
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 ( ). Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www. .com...
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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. Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www. .com...
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.
The thermal imager can be controlled and settings made via the mobile terminal device. Gallery The WLAN connection to the thermal imager is established. Selection → Gallery. The saved images are displayed and can be managed. Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www. .com...
To be able to compare multiple images based on the assigned colour, scaling must be set manually to fixed values, or must be subsequently adjusted to uniform values using the PC software. Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www.
(✔) or disable the function. - Select Show all and press to activate all ranges. Activating the differential temperature 7.1.2 Differential temperature enables the temperatures between two measuring points to be calculated. Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www. .com...
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RTC value in the Emissivity menu, see the section "Setting RTC". The differential temperature is shown in the top centre of the display. - End measurement: Select Active and press (no check mark). Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www. .com...
Saved images can be displayed, analysed or deleted. File names Designation Explanation Infrared image preview Infrared image with attached real image 000000 Consecutive number Images captured with SuperResolution File names can be changed via the PC, e.g. in Windows Explorer. Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www. .com...
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If an image is saved with SuperResolution, the image gallery contains an (IR) image and a high-resolution image (SR). The images show the same image section. They can be displayed and analyzed in the image gallery. Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www.
- Press to cancel the process. Setting the scale Manual scaling can be activated instead of automatic scaling (continuous automatic adjustment to the current min./max. values). The scale limits can be set within the measurement range. Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www. .com...
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With ScaleAssist, a standardized scale is set depending on the inside and outside temperature. Setting automatic scaling - Select the Scale function. - Move the joystick up/down until Auto is selected. - Select Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www. .com...
Temp. Out - Move the to the right, select (outdoor temperature). joystick - Move the up/down to set the value. - If necessary, Select X, press go back to the mode menu. - Activate ScaleAssist: Select Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www. .com...
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Transformer paint (70 °C) 0.94 Brick, mortar, plaster (20 °C) 0.93 Reflected temperature information: Using this offset factor, the reflection is calculated out based on the low emissivity, and the accuracy of the temperature measurement with infrared Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www. .com...
Further information can be found in the Pocket Guide. Selecting the emissivity 7.5.1 - Select the Emissivity function. - Move the joystick up/down to select the required substance or material (with fixed emissivity). - Select Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www. .com...
Configuration Settings 7.8.1.1 Country settings The user interface language can be set. Configuration Settings Country settings. - Select → → - Move the joystick up/down to select the required language and then press OK. Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www. .com...
- Select Configuration → Settings → time/date. joystick - Move the to the right/left to select the required setting option. - Move the joystick up/down to set the value. - After setting all values, select Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www. .com...
→ Save JPEG. - Press OK. - Move the joystick up/down until On/Off is selected. - Add a date/time stamp to a JPEG file if required. Turn function on or off for this. - Select Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www. .com...
Serious risk of injury to the user and/or destruction of the instrument > There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with one that is the wrong type. > Dispose of spent/faulty batteries in accordance with the relevant legal specifications. Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www. .com...
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8 Maintenance - Switch the instrument off. - Open battery compartment. - Release the battery and remove. Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www. .com...
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). Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www. .com...
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 8.4.1...
& drop. - Wait until the firmware has been copied. Firmware update is performed. - Observe the progress bar. Thermal imager is automatically restarted. Update complete. Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www. .com...
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...
10 Authorisations and certification For further accessories and spare parts, please refer to the product and brochures catalogues 10 Authorisations and certification Please refer to the commissioning instructions supplied for testo 865s, 868s, 871s, 872s (0973 8723). Testo-Direct sales@GlobalTestSupply.com 1.888.610.7664 www.
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