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TESTO 882 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 882 · Thermal imager Instruction manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1 Contents Contents Contents ....................3 Safety and the environment..............4 2.1. About this document ................4 2.2. Ensure safety...................5 2.3. Protecting the environment..............6 Specifications ..................7 3.1. Use ....................7 3.2. Technical data .................8 Product description................12 4.1. Overview..................12 4.2. Basic properties................13 First steps ....................15 5.1.

  • Page 4: Safety And The Environment

    2 Safety and the environment Safety and the environment 2.1. About this document > Please read this documentation through carefully and familiarize yourself with the product before putting it to use. Pay particular attention to the safety instructions and warning advice in order to prevent injuries and damage to the products.

  • Page 5: Ensure Safety

    > Carry out only the maintenance and repair work on this instrument that is described in the documentation. Follow the prescribed steps exactly. Use only original spare parts from Testo. > Improper use of rechargeable batteries can lead to destruction or injuries by means of current surges, fire or escaping chemicals.

  • Page 6: Protecting The Environment

    > Dispose of faulty rechargeable batteries/spent batteries in accordance with the valid legal specifications. > At the end of its useful life, send the product to the separate collection for electric and electronic devices (observe local regulations) or return the product to Testo for disposal.

  • Page 7: Specifications

    3 Specifications Specifications 3.1. The testo 882 is a handy and robust thermal imager. It opens the door to contactless determination and illustration of the temperature distribution on surfaces for you. Typical areas of application are: • Building inspection (heating, ventilation and air conditioning...

  • Page 8: Technical Data

    3 Specifications 3.2. Technical data Infrared image output Characteristic Values Field of vision/min. Standard lens: 32° x 23°/0.2 m (0.66 ft) focusing distance Thermal sensitivity <60 mK at 30 °C (86 °F) (NETD) Geometric resolution Standard lens: 1.7 mrad Refresh rate 33 Hz within EU, 9 Hz outside of EU Focus manual + motorized...
  • Page 9 3 Specifications Measuring Characteristic Values Temperature range Measuring range 1: (can be changed) -20 - 100 °C (-4 - 212 °F) Measuring range 2: 0 - 350 °C (32 - 662 °F) Measuring range 3: 350 - 550 °C (662 - 1022 °F) Accuracy With measuring range 1 activated, for readings within the range of -20 - 100 °C...
  • Page 10 3 Specifications Image storage Characteristic Values File format .bmt Export options in .bmp, .jpg, .csv Removable memory SD card Memory capacity Scope of delivery: 2 GB (approx. 1000 images) Lens Characteristic Values Wide-angle lens 32° x 23° Aperture 0.95 Laser measuring spot marking Characteristic Values Classification of the...
  • Page 11 PC software Characteristic Values System Operating system Windows XP Service requirements Pack 3, Windows Vista or Windows 7 USB 2.0 interface Standards, tests, warranty Characteristic Values EU Directive 2004/108/EC Vibration IEC 60068-2-6 2 years, warranty conditions: see website Warranty www.testo.com/warranty...

  • Page 12: Product Description

    4 Product description Product description 4.1. Overview Product components 1 Display. 2 Control keys: Functions Switch the imager on/off. [OK] Joystick • Press [OK]: Open menu, confirm selection/setting. • Move [OK] up/down/right/left = Joystick function: Select functions, navigate [Esc] Cancel action. Left/right ["xy"] Call up a function.

  • Page 13: Basic Properties

    4 Product description 3 Instrument rechargeable battery lock release button. 4 Metric thread: For fastening the included tripod adapter. Do not use desktop tripods, danger of tilting! 5 Right interface terminal: Not assigned. [Motor focus switch]: To switch the motor focus on/off. 7 2 LEDs: For illumination for the visual image.
  • Page 14 4 Product description File formats and file names The images are saved according to the following pattern: XX_YYYYY.ZZZ for infrared image and surface moisture image with attached real image, for real image. YYYYY: 5-digit consecutive number ZZZ (file extension): for infrared image and surface moisture image without/with attached real image, for real image.

  • Page 15: First Steps

    5 First steps First steps 5.1. Commissioning Connect rechargeable battery The thermal imager is delivered with a rechargeable battery that is inserted in the rechargeable battery slot but not connected. > Push the battery all the way into the rechargeable battery slot until this is flush with the bottom of the handle.
  • Page 16 5 First steps Initial charging of rechargeable battery The thermal imager is delivered with a partially charged battery. Completely charge the battery before use. > Connect the country-specific adapter required for the existing mains to the mains unit. 1. Open the cover on the left side of the thermal imager (1). 2.

  • Page 17: Getting To Know The Product

    5 First steps 5.2. Getting to know the product Insert the memory card 1. Open the cover on the left side of the thermal imager. 2. Insert memory card (SD card) into the card slot (SD) (1). > To remove the memory card: Press on the memory card to release the lock.
  • Page 18 1. Place the tripod adapter on the lower end of the handle and screw on using the included Allen key (ISO 2936, size 4). 2. Slide thermal imager into the fastening plate of the testo tripod and lock or fasten it to the commercially available standard tripod (screw-type fastening).
  • Page 19 5 First steps Mounting Softcase The Softcase combines the functions of instrument protection, Sun Shield and carrying function (strap). 1. Set the Softcase on the imager from above (1) and pull both sides of the Softcase down around the display (2). 2.
  • Page 20 5 First steps Focus image using motor focus > Slide [Motor focus switch] towards the display (position: ). > Move [Motor focus control] until the image is in focus. Manually focusing the image CAUTION Possible damage to the auto mechanism! >...
  • Page 21 5 First steps WARNING Eye damage due to laser beam! > Do not look into the laser beam. > Do not point the laser beam at people. Changing assignment of the quick select buttons 1. Move Joystick left or right to open the Configure key function list for the left or right quick select button.
  • Page 22 5 First steps • Press [OK] to confirm the selection. Or for menu items that are marked with an arrow (►): Move Joystick to the right. • Move Joystick to the left to return to the previous menu level. • Press [OK] to select the function.

  • Page 23: Using The Product

    6 Using the product Using the product 6.1. Menu functions 6.1.1. Measuring functions 1-point measurement 1-point measurement is the standard measuring function. If this is activated ( ), all available options can be selected via the quick select buttons. > [OK] Measurement [OK]...
  • Page 24 6 Using the product With frozen images, the crosshairs can be moved and the min./max. point is visible. The min./max. point is not saved. With saved images, Cold-/Hotspot must be activated for the respective opened image. > [OK] Measurement Cold-/Hotspot | [OK].
  • Page 25 6 Using the product The changes are saved. Moisture The surface humidity is calculated using the manually entered dewpoint temperature and the measured surface temperatures. In the display, the areas that are at risk of developing mould are shown using a special colour palette: Colour Surface moisture Assessment...

  • Page 26: Image Gallery

    6 Using the product For measuring range 350 - 550 °C (662 - 1022 °F): • The high-temperature filter must be installed, see Mounting/removing high-temperature filter page 18. • With temperature differences larger than 350 K the use of the Ironbow HT palette is recommended as it enables lower temperatures to be shown with higher...

  • Page 27: Scale

    6 Using the product Create new folder 1. In the Folder dialogue: Select New Folder with the joystick and confirm with[OK]. Folder name dialogue is opened. 2. Name folders: Use the Joystick to select the desired letters and confirm with[OK]. The folder name can consist of up to 8 characters.

  • Page 28: Display

    6 Using the product The changes are saved. 6.1.4. Display... Select display options The presentation can be adapted by means of showing/hiding the following elements: Crosshairs, temperature scale and quick select buttons. Hidden function keys can be shown again by pressing a quick select button: The first press of the button shows the function keys again.
  • Page 29 6 Using the product 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 Iron, emery ground (20 °C) 0.24 Iron with casting skin (100 °C) 0.80 Iron with rolling skin (20 °C) 0.77 Gypsum (20 °C)
  • Page 30 6 Using the product as ovens or machines) are in the proximity of the object being measured should the radiation temperature of theses heat sources be determined and used (e.g. using a globe thermometer). The reflected temperature has only little effect on objects with high emissivity.

  • Page 31: Palette

    6 Using the product 6.1.6. Palette Change colour palette for the infrared image You can choose between 9 existing palettes. The Ironbow HT palette is intended specifically for measurements in the high- temperature measuring range (low temperatures are shown with higher contrast).
  • Page 32 6 Using the product The selected setting is highlighted orange ( ). 4. Move Joystick up/down to change the setting. 5. Confirm the entry with [OK]. 6. Confirm the settings with Apply. Optics... The lenses adjusted to the instrument are shown. Only the lenses that are shown may be used.
  • Page 33 6 Using the product > Move Joystick to the right and press [OK]. Move Joystick up/down to change the setting. Confirm the entry with [OK]. 4. Confirm the settings with [Apply]. Audio settings… The volume of the audio playback and recording can be set. [OK] Configuration…...

  • Page 34: Measuring

    6 Using the product 6.2. Measuring CAUTION Damage to the infrared detector by measuring high scene temperatures. > Without high-temperature filter: Do not perform any measurements at scene temperatures > 500 °C/932 °F. > With high-temperature filter: Do not perform any measurements at scene temperatures >...
  • Page 35 6 Using the product focusing the image page 20. Images that are not in focus cannot be corrected retroactively! To obtain precise readings, the emissivity and reflected temperature must be set correctly, see Set emissivity/reflected temperature page 30. A subsequent adjustment is possible via the PC software as required.
  • Page 36 6 Using the product > Continue recording: Press again. • Play recording: 1. Select beginning of recording: Press again. 2. Start playback: Press 3. Stop playback: Press > Continue playback: Press again. • Change audio comment: 1. Selection position from which the recording should be overwritten: Begin playback with and stop at the desired point...

  • Page 37: Maintaining The Product

    7 Maintaining the product Maintaining the product Changing the battery To prevent losing the instrument settings: Only change the rechargeable battery when a buffer battery is inserted in the instrument or the mains unit is connected. 1. Press lock release button. The rechargeable battery is released and sticks out a little from the rechargeable battery slot.
  • Page 38 7 Maintaining the product NOTICE Incorrectly inserted batteries can lead to damage of the product! > When inserting the batteries, observe the polarity (label on the battery holder). 4. Insert battery holder into the battery slot.

  • Page 39: Tips And Assistance

    Reading cannot be calculated. reading. > Check parameter settings for plausibility. If we could not answer your question, please contact your dealer or Testo Customer Service. For contact details see the rear side of this document or the web page www.testo.com/service-contact...

  • Page 40: Accessories And Spare Parts

    0520 0490 • Calibration points at 0 °C, 100 °C, 200 °C in measuring range 0 °C to 350 °C For further accessories and spare parts, please refer to the product catalogues and brochures or look up our website: www.testo.com...
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