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TESTO 883 Instruction Manual
TESTO 883 Instruction Manual

TESTO 883 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 883 - thermal imager 0560 8830 Instruction manual...
  • Page 3 Contents Contents About this document ................7 Safety and disposal ................8 General safety instructions ..............8 Product-specific information ..............9 Disposal ....................9 Cleaning ....................9 Products with wireless technology............9 Storage ....................10 Approvals ..................... 10 EU declaration of conformity ..............10 Support ....................
  • Page 4 Contents Setting measuring functions ..............32 Pixel mark .................... 34 9.2.1 New Min/Max on area ................35 9.2.2 Differential temperature ............... 36 9.2.3 External values ..................38 9.2.4 SiteRecognition ..................39 9.2.5 IFOV ....................39 9.2.6 Isotherm ....................40 9.2.7 Alarm ....................
  • Page 5 Contents 9.10.14 Reset options ..................78 Reset counter ................78 9.10.14.1 Factory settings ................80 9.10.14.2 Formatting ..................81 9.10.14.3 Maintenance..................83 Charging the rechargeable battery ............83 10.1 Changing the rechargeable battery ............83 10.2 Cleaning the instrument ............... 85 10.3 Firmware update ..................
  • Page 7 1 About this document 1 About this document The instruction manual is an integral part of the instrument. • Keep this documentation to hand so that you can refer to it when necessary. • Always use the complete original instruction manual. •...
  • Page 8 Any additional work must only be carried out by authorized, qualified • personnel. Otherwise, Testo will refuse to accept responsibility for the proper functioning of the product after repair and for the validity of approvals. Maintenance work that is not described in this documentation must only be •...
  • Page 9 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. • WEEE Reg. no. DE 75334352 Cleaning Clean the product with a dry, soft cloth.
  • Page 10 Please find the current country approvals in the attached document. EU declaration of conformity Testo SE & Co. KGaA hereby declares that the testo 883 (0560 8830) comply with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity can be found on the following website: https://www.testo.com/eu-conformity.
  • Page 11 5 Product description 5 Product description The testo 883 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 Preventive maintenance / servicing: Electrical and mechanical inspection of •...
  • Page 12 5 Product description Element Function - 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 6 Infrared camera lens;...
  • Page 13 5 Product description Displays overview Element Function 1 Status bar The following values are displayed in the status bar depending on the setting: • Humidity and ambient temperature • Current, voltage, solar radiation and power • Differential temperature • Zoom level (2 x, 4 x) Open menu.
  • Page 14 5 Product description Element Function WIFi and BT enabled 9 °C or °F Unit set for reading and scale displays. 10 Scale - Temperature unit - White characters: temperature margin of the image displayed, showing the minimum/maximum reading (with automatic scale adjustment) or the set minimum/maximum display value (with manual scale adjustment).
  • Page 15 Operation via joystick Move the joystick up/down and right/left to select the individual menus. Move joystick up/down or to the left/right. Press joystick [OK] to confirm the selection. Please read the testo 883 1st steps commissioning instructions supplied (0972 8830).
  • Page 16 6 Commissioning Rechargeable battery The camera is delivered without a battery inserted. The rechargeable battery is supplied separately and must first be unpacked and inserted in the camera. Pull back the unlocking button to open the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the handle. Push the battery all the way into the rechargeable battery slot until this is flush with the bottom of the handle.
  • Page 17 With rechargeable batteries, never use chargers which are not suitable for the battery type. Suitable chargers for Testo products are to be found in the list of accessories. Connect the country-specific adapter required for the existing mains to the mains unit.
  • Page 18 6 Commissioning For longer breaks, you should discharge and recharge the batteries every 3- • 4 months. Trickle charging should not exceed 2 days. Switching the instrument on and off Switching on the camera Remove protective cap from the lens. Press ...
  • Page 19 6 Commissioning  The display goes off.  The camera is switched off. Getting to know the menu testo 883 can also be operated via the monitor’s touchscreen feature. Press or tap to open the menu.  Menu opens. Select the submenu (joystick or touchscreen).
  • Page 20 6 Commissioning Quick select menu items Menu item Function Image gallery Opens an overview of saved images. Scale Set scale limits. (This function is only available if Image type is set to infrared) Emissivity Set the emissivity (E), reflected temperature (This function is only available if (RTC) and ε-Assist (ε-Assist).
  • Page 21 6 Commissioning  Configuration opens. Configure key Select (joystick or touchscreen).  Configure key selection menu opens. The activated function is marked with a dot ( ). Select the required menu item (joystick or touchscreen).  The quick select button is assigned to the selected menu item. ...
  • Page 22 6 Commissioning Using the quick select button Press  The function assigned to the quick select button is carried out. Changing the lens Only lenses that have been adjusted to the respective thermal imager can be used. The serial number on the lens must match the serial number displayed in the imager, .
  • Page 23 6 Commissioning Remove lens. Always store unused lenses in the lens box (supplied with the interchangeable lens). Attaching a new lens 6.7.2 Attach a new lens.
  • Page 24 6 Commissioning Align the markings on the lens and handle. Turn the lens fixing ring clockwise as far as it will go.
  • Page 25 7 WLAN connection – using the App 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 26 7.2.1 WLAN is activated in the thermal imager.  Smartphone/tablet -> Settings -> WLAN settings -> camera is shown with serial number (testo 883 (12345678)) and can be selected. Select testo 883 in the WLAN settings. Enter password: testo 883...
  • Page 27 7 WLAN connection – using the App The password must be entered once. Press Connect.  The WLAN connection to the thermal imager is established. Select display 7.2.2 Second display The WLAN connection to the thermal imager is established.  1 Selection 2nd display.
  • Page 28 8 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 ® Via the Bluetooth radio interface, a link to a Bluetooth headset can be established for voice recording.
  • Page 29 Explanation of Bluetooth ® icons Symbol Function No connection to the humidity probe, testo 605i or testo 770-3 Searching for humidity probe. Humidity probe readings are being transmitted. When connected to the clamp meter Open the Menu. Select Measurement settings...
  • Page 30 8 Bluetooth® connection  Measurement settings opens. Select External values (joystick or touchscreen).  External values opens. Select the required size (joystick or touchscreen). Confirm selection with or exit the menu with X.   Clamp meter readings are displayed in the header. Readings are only transferred if the current, voltage or power is set on the clamp meter.
  • Page 31 9 Performing the measurement 9 Performing the measurement The testo 883 can be operated both by joystick and by touchscreen on the monitor. ATTENTION 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.
  • Page 32 9 Performing the measurement Action Description Result Trigger operation Aim at any subject. The targeted subject Press trigger. remains frozen on the camera display for checking purposes only when the preview image is activated. Cancel recording Press Live image is displayed. - left key or Image is not saved.
  • Page 33 Alarm: Temperatures below or above a limit value are also • visualized. Zoom: enlarges the image section (2x and 4x). • SiteRecognition: testo SiteRecognition recognizes markers, • the recorded images are assigned to the corresponding...
  • Page 34 9 Performing the measurement measuring location by the IRSoft PC software and stored in the database. Select the required function (joystick or touchscreen). Pixel mark 9.2.1 Open the Menu. Select Measurement settings (joystick or touchscreen).  Measurement settings opens. Select Pixel mark (joystick or touchscreen).
  • Page 35 9 Performing the measurement  Measurement view is displayed. New Min/Max on area 9.2.2 Open the Menu. Select Measurement settings (joystick or touchscreen).  Measurement settings opens. Select New Min/Max on area (joystick or touchscreen).  New Min/Max on area submenu opens.
  • Page 36 9 Performing the measurement  Measurement view is displayed. Differential temperature 9.2.3 Differential temperature enables the calculation of the temperatures between two readings. Open the Menu. Measurement settings Select (joystick or touchscreen).  Measurement settings opens. Differential temperature Select (joystick or touchscreen). ...
  • Page 37 9 Performing the measurement Enable Active.  appears.  Select the differential temperature to be calculated (joystick or touchscreen) (PA vs. PA vs. Probe, PA vs. Value, PA vs. RTC). PA vs. PB selection: Move the joystick to the right (or via touchscreen) -> select measuring point ->...
  • Page 38 9 Performing the measurement External values 9.2.4 Open the Menu. Select Measurement settings (joystick or touchscreen).  Measurement settings opens. Select External values (joystick or touchscreen).  External values opens. humidity, current, voltage, solar or power. Activate If no radio probe connected, values must be entered...
  • Page 39 SiteRecognition 9.2.5 With the PC software testo IRSoft QR Codes, markers can be set to clearly identify a measuring location. 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).
  • Page 40 9 Performing the measurement Open the Menu. Measurement settings Select (joystick or touchscreen).  Measurement settings opens. IFOV Select (joystick or touchscreen).  IFOV is enabled or disabled. Isotherm 9.2.7 Open the Menu.
  • Page 41 9 Performing the measurement Measurement settings Select (joystick or touchscreen).  Measurement settings opens. Isotherm Select (joystick or touchscreen).  Isotherm opens. Limit values can be set.  Everything within the limit values is displayed in colour. Confirm with . Configuration The colours for the markings can be specified in the ->...
  • Page 42 9 Performing the measurement Alarm 9.2.8 Open the Menu. Select Measurement settings (joystick or touchscreen).  Measurement settings opens. Select Alarm (joystick or touchscreen).  Alarm opens. Upper and lower alarm limits can be set and activated individually.
  • Page 43 9 Performing the measurement  Everything above the upper alarm is highlighted in colour. Everything below the lower alarm is highlighted in colour. Confirm with . Configuration The colours for the markings can be specified in the -> Color selection menu.
  • Page 44 9 Performing the measurement  Zoom opens. Select the required zoom factor (joystick or touchscreen). Image gallery Saved images can be displayed, analyzed or deleted. You can listen to and also record a voice annotation subsequently or do it again. File name Element Function...
  • Page 45 9 Performing the measurement Open the Menu. Image gallery Select (joystick or touchscreen).  Image gallery opens.  All saved images are displayed in the form of an infrared image preview. Select image (joystick or touchscreen).  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 46 9 Performing the measurement For a description of the individual functions, please read the information in the relevant sections. Delete image Open the Menu. Select Image gallery (joystick or touchscreen).  Image gallery opens.  All saved images are displayed in the form of an infrared image preview.
  • Page 47 9 Performing the measurement Auto-scaling continuously adjusts the scale to the readings presented, and the colour assigned to a temperature value changes. In manual scaling fixed limit values are defined, and the colour 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.
  • Page 48 9 Performing the measurement Open the Menu. Scale Select (joystick or touchscreen).  Scale opens. Select Manual. joystick Min.Temp. Move the to the right, select (lower limit value). Move the joystick to the right, select Min.Temp. (lower limit value) and Max.Temp.
  • Page 49 9 Performing the measurement Open the Menu. Scale Select (joystick or touchscreen).  Scale opens. Select ScaleAssist. Move the joystick to the right, select Temp. In (indoor temperature). joystick Move the up/down to set the value. Move the joystick to the right, select Temp.
  • Page 50 9 Performing the measurement Other materials can be imported into the instrument from an existing list using the PC software. For more detailed information, please refer to the IRSoft instruction manual. Emissivity information: The emissivity describes the capability of a body to emit electromagnetic radiation.
  • Page 51 9 Performing the measurement Material (material temperature) Emissivity Steel, oxidised (200 °C) 0.79 Clay, burnt (70 °C) 0.91 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 measuring instruments is improved.
  • Page 52 9 Performing the measurement Customizing the emissivity 9.5.2 Open the Menu. Select Emissivity (joystick or touchscreen).  Emissivity opens. Under Substance, select User defined. Select and set the value. or exit the menu with X. Confirm selection with  Setting RTC 9.5.3 Open the Menu.
  • Page 53 9 Performing the measurement Select Substance. Select and set the value. Confirm selection with or exit the menu with X.  Setting ε-Assist 9.5.4 An additional marker for the ε-assist function is required for this function. Additional markers for the ε-assist function are available as accessories.
  • Page 54 9 Performing the measurement  Emissivity opens. Select Substance. Select ε-Assist. Attach the ε-marker to the object.  RTC and emissivity are automatically adjusted. Confirm selection with or exit the menu with X.  If it is not physically possible to determine the emissivity due to the same object temperature and reflected temperature, the input field opens again.
  • Page 55 9 Performing the measurement  Palette opens. Select the required colour palette (joystick or touchscreen).  The colour palette is marked . In the live image, the palette can be changed by moving the joystick up or down. Image type The display can be switched between infrared image and real image (digital camera).
  • Page 56 The activated image type is marked with a dot ( ). SiteRecognition With the PC software testo IRSoft QR Codes, markers can be set to clearly identify a measuring location. 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).
  • Page 57 9 Performing the measurement Several images can be saved for the same measuring location. To exit the measuring location, press or touch the bottom left SiteRecognition corner. Run again. Voice annotation Voice annotation can only be used if an image is active on the display and a BT audio connection has been established with the headset.
  • Page 58 9 Performing the measurement Click on stop recording The recording can be played back stopped, re-recorded or deleted. Press to confirm the recording.   The voice annotation is stored in the image. 9.10 Configuration 9.10.1 Settings Country settings The user interface language can be set. Open the Menu.
  • Page 59 9 Performing the measurement  Configuration opens. Settings Select (joystick or touchscreen).  Settings opens. Country settings. Select  [Country settings] opens. Select the required language (joystick or touchscreen).  The activated language is marked with a dot ( ).
  • Page 60 9 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. Open the Menu. Configuration Select (joystick or touchscreen).  Configuration opens. Select Settings (joystick or touchscreen).
  • Page 61 9 Performing the measurement [Set time/date] Select (joystick or touchscreen).  [Set time/date] opens. Set the time and date (joystick or touchscreen). or exit the menu with X. Confirm selection with  Temperature unit The temperature unit can be set. Open the Menu.
  • Page 62 9 Performing the measurement  Configuration opens. Settings Select (joystick or touchscreen).  Settings opens. [Temperature unit] Select (joystick or touchscreen).  [Temperature unit] opens. Set the temperature unit (joystick or touchscreen).  The activated temperature unit is marked with a dot ( ).
  • Page 63 9 Performing the measurement Power-save options The illumination intensity of the display can be set. A lower intensity increases the battery life. The time until automatic switch-off can be set between 5 min and 30 min. Open the Menu. Select Configuration (joystick or touchscreen).
  • Page 64 9 Performing the measurement  Settings opens. Select [Power-save options] (joystick or touchscreen).  [Power-save options] opens. Set the power-save options (joystick or touchscreen). Confirm selection with or exit the menu with X.  9.10.2 No preview image If the box is not activated, the image freezes on the screen when the trigger is pressed once.
  • Page 65 9 Performing the measurement Open the Menu. Configuration Select (joystick or touchscreen).  Configuration opens. Select SuperResolution.  SuperResolution is enabled (...
  • Page 66 9 Performing the measurement 9.10.4 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 67 9 Performing the measurement  Save JPEG opens. Select the required setting (joystick or touchscreen).. or exit the menu with X. Confirm selection with  9.10.5 Connectivity Enable/disable WLAN or Bluetooth ® Open the Menu. Select Configuration (joystick or touchscreen).
  • Page 68 9 Performing the measurement  Configuration opens. Select Connectivity (joystick or touchscreen).  Connectivity opens. Select the required setting (joystick or touchscreen)..  The activated connection is marked with . Confirm selection with or exit the menu with X.  If there is an active Bluetooth connection and a WLAN connection is activated in addition, the Bluetooth data transfer is continued.
  • Page 69 9 Performing the measurement 9.10.6 Protective glass Mounting the IR protective glass Place the protective glass (with black mount) attached to the red mounting ring onto the lens and turn the mounting ring clockwise until it stops. Remove the red mounting ring from the protection glass. Removing the IR protective glass Attach the red mounting ring to the protection glass.
  • Page 70 9 Performing the measurement  Configuration opens. Protective glass Select (joystick or touchscreen).  Protective glass is enabled (...
  • Page 71 9 Performing the measurement Open the Menu. Configuration Select (joystick or touchscreen).  Configuration opens. Select Optics (joystick or touchscreen).  Optics opens.  The lens used is marked .
  • Page 72 9 Performing the measurement 9.10.8 Quick select button joystick Move the to the right.  Configure key selection menu opens. The activated function is marked with a dot ( ). Select the required menu item (joystick or touchscreen).  The activated function is marked with a dot ( ). 9.10.9 Ambient conditions Measurement deviations arising due to high humidity or large distances to the object to be measured can be corrected.
  • Page 73 9 Performing the measurement  Configuration opens. Ambient conditions Select (joystick or touchscreen).  Ambient conditions opens. Select the required setting (joystick or touchscreen). or exit the menu with X. Confirm selection with  9.10.10 Color selection Open the Menu.
  • Page 74 9 Performing the measurement Configuration Select (joystick or touchscreen).  Configuration opens. Select Color selection (joystick or touchscreen).  Color selection opens. Select colour (red, green, blue, black, white, grey) for the Isotherm, Upper Alarm and Lower Alarm markings (joystick or touchscreen). Colours cannot be assigned twice.
  • Page 75 9 Performing the measurement 9.10.11 Info Open the Menu. Select Configuration (joystick or touchscreen).  Configuration opens. Info Select (joystick or touchscreen).  Info opens. The following information is displayed: ...
  • Page 76 9 Performing the measurement Device data (e.g. serial number, device name, firmware version) • Options • Measurement settings • Connectivity • 9.10.12 Certificates Open the Menu. Select Configuration (joystick or touchscreen).  Configuration opens. Select Certificates (joystick or touchscreen).
  • Page 77 9 Performing the measurement  Certificates opens. Stored certificates are displayed.  9.10.13 Fullscreen mode The scale can be hidden. Open the Menu. Configuration Select (joystick or touchscreen).  Configuration opens.
  • Page 78 9 Performing the measurement Fullscreen mode Select (joystick or touchscreen).  Fullscreen mode opens.  Fullscreen mode is enabled (...
  • Page 79 9 Performing the measurement  Configuration opens. Reset options Select (joystick or touchscreen).  Reset options opens. Select Reset counter.  Reset image counter? is displayed. Press to confirm or press to cancel the process. ...
  • Page 80 9 Performing the measurement 9.10.14.2 Factory settings The instrument settings can be reset to the factory settings. Time/date, country settings and counter are not reset. Open the Menu. Configuration Select (joystick or touchscreen).  Configuration opens. Select Reset options (joystick or touchscreen).
  • Page 81 9 Performing the measurement  Reset options opens. Factory settings. Select  Apply factory settings? displayed. Press to confirm or press to cancel the process.  9.10.14.3 Formatting The image memory can be formatted. When formatting, all images saved in the memory are lost. Back up all saved images before formatting to prevent loss of data.
  • Page 82 9 Performing the measurement  Configuration opens. Reset options Select (joystick or touchscreen).  Reset options opens. Select Format.  Format memory? is displayed. Press to confirm or press to cancel the process. ...
  • Page 83 10 Maintenance 10 Maintenance 10.1 Charging the rechargeable battery Open the cover of the interface terminal. Connect the charging cable to the USB-C port. 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 84 10 Maintenance Pull back the unlocking button to open the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the handle. The rechargeable battery is no longer secured and may fall out of the battery compartment. Make sure that you always open the battery compartment cover with it facing upwards.
  • Page 85 10 Maintenance Push the new battery all the way into the rechargeable battery slot until it is flush with the bottom of the handle. Close the battery compartment cover and secure with the unlocking button. There is a tripod socket bushing on the base of the imager. A standard tripod can be used to mount the imager.
  • Page 86 Use a lens cleaning cloth for slight contamination. Do not use rubbing alcohol! 10.4 Firmware update The current firmware version is available at www.testo.com. In the download area, you will find the current firmware version for the testo 883. There are two options available: Performing an update using IRSoft or •...
  • Page 87 10 Maintenance Select the "Camera" tab in IRSoft. Thermal imager configuration. Select  Camera settings window opens. Instrument settings Firmware Update. Select -> Call up the appropriate update file. Select Open.  Firmware update is performed.  Thermal imager is automatically restarted. Update complete. In certain circumstances, the camera reports: Firmware update finished.
  • Page 88 10 Maintenance Disconnecting the USB connection. Switch off camera. Switch on the camera: an update is performed. Observe the progress bar.  Update complete. The current firmware version is displayed.
  • Page 89 Measuring range 1 from -30 °C to +100 °C Measuring ranges Measuring range 2 from 0 °C to +650 °C Automatic measuring range switchover 640 x 480 pixels testo SuperResolution 1.1 mrad (standard lens) (pixels/IFOV) 0.4 mrad (telephoto lens) 1,4 mrad (wide-angle lens) Field of view (FOV) with 30°...
  • Page 90 USB-C jack; USB 2.0 (IRsoft) Communication with Bluetooth 4.2 headset Bluetooth Low Energy: Communication with - testo 605i humidity probe external probes - testo 770-3 clamp meter 11.4 Measuring functions Feature Values Up to 5 selectable individual measuring points, hot/cold spot detection, Delta T, area...
  • Page 91 Automatic data transfer of testo 605i thermohygrometer via Bluetooth (instrument must be ordered separately) Manual: Input of current, voltage or power Automatic transmission of data from the testo Electrical mode 770-3 clamp meter via Bluetooth (instrument must be ordered separately)
  • Page 92 • Can export as • .bmp File format .jpg .png .csv .xlsx Via testo IR-Soft • Internal memory 2.8 GB, Memory capacity > 2000 images (without SuperResolution) 11.7 Audio functions Feature Values Sound recording / playback via headset (included in the scope of delivery)
  • Page 93 12 Questions and answers Battery charging 0 °C to +45 °C temperature range Housing protection class IP 54 Vibration resistance 2g according to IEC 60068-2-6 11.10 Physical features Feature Values Product/housing material PC - ABS Product colour black Weight 827 g Dimensions 171 x 95 x 236 mm Display illumination...
  • Page 94 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. 13 Accessories Description Order no.
  • Page 96 Testo SE & Co. KGaA Celsiusstr. 2 79822 Titisee-Neustadt Germany Phone: +49 (0)7653 681-0 E-mail: info@testo.de www.testo.com 0970 8830 en 08 – 06.2024...

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