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

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1 Contents Pos: 1 /TD/Überschriften/1. Inhalt @ 0\mod_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 6.2.3. Image gallery ....................47 6.2.4. Wizards ......................50 6.2.5. Configuration ....................57 6.2.6. Audio (only testo 890-2) ................. 64 6.3. Measuring ..................66 Maintaining the product ............... 67 Tips and assistance ................68 8.1. Questions and answers ..............68 8.2.

  • Page 5: Safety And The Environment

    2 Safety and the environment Pos: 3 /TD/Überschriften/2. Sicherheit und Umwelt @ 0\mod_1173774719351_79.docx @ 292 @ 1 @ 1 Safety and the environment Pos: 4 /TD/Überschriften/2.1 Zu diesem Dokument @ 0\mod_1173775252351_79.docx @ 346 @ 2 @ 1 2.1. About this document Pos: 5 /TD/Sicherheit und Umwelt/Zu diesem Dokument/Verwendung/Verwendung (Standard) @ 0\mod_1173775068554_79.docx @ 337 @ 5 @ 1 >...

  • Page 6: Ensure Safety

    > Do not operate the instrument if there are signs of damage at the housing, mains unit or feed lines. Pos: 18 /TD/Sicherheit und Umwelt/Sicherheit gewährleisten/testo 885/Detektor @ 9\mod_1311251407168_79.docx @ 85589 @ @ 1 During operation, the imager must not be pointed at the sun or other intensive sources of radiation (e.g.

  • Page 7: Protecting The Environment

    > 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. Pos: 25 /TD/--- Seitenwechsel --- @ 0\mod_1173774430601_0.docx @ 283 @ @ 1...

  • Page 8: Specifications

    Pos: 27 /TD/Überschriften/3.1 Verwendung @ 0\mod_1176211016437_79.docx @ 695 @ 2 @ 1 3.1. Pos: 28 /TD/Leistungsbeschreibung/Verwendung/testo 8xx/testo 890 @ 10\mod_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

    33 Hz within EU, 9 Hz outside of EU Focus Automatic/manual Spectral range 8 - 14 μm Pos: 31 /TD/Leistungsbeschreibung/Technische Daten/WBKs/testo 885, 890/885, 890 Bildleistung Visuell @ 9\mod_1304511457978_79.docx @ 79703 @ 5 @ 1 Visual image output Feature Values Image size 3.1 megapixels...
  • Page 10 (atmosphere) settings Minimum measuring Standard lens: 3.4 mm at 1 m distance point diameter Telephoto lens: 1.3 mm at 1 m distance Pos: 34 /TD/Leistungsbeschreibung/Technische Daten/WBKs/testo 885, 890/885, 890 Messungfunktionen @ 9\mod_1311931466014_79.docx @ 86843 @ 5 @ 1...
  • Page 11 Solar mode Analysis functions Up to 3 measuring points, hot/coldspot detection, area measurement (min-/max-/average value), isotherm, alarms Pos: 35 /TD/Leistungsbeschreibung/Technische Daten/WBKs/testo 885, 890/890 Kameraausstattung @ 10\mod_1318510924659_79.docx @ 96145 @ 5 @ 1 Imager equipment Feature Values Digital imager Standard lens 42°...
  • Page 12 .wmv, .mpeg-1 / only testo 890-2: vmt (full USB) radiometric video, testo format) Storage device SD card 2 GB (800 to 1000 images) Pos: 37 /TD/Leistungsbeschreibung/Technische Daten/WBKs/testo 885, 890/885, 890 Stromversorgung @ 9\mod_1311933267368_79.docx @ 86876 @ 5 @ 1 Power supply Feature Values Battery type...
  • Page 13 3 Specifications Pos: 39 /TD/Leistungsbeschreibung/Technische Daten/WBKs/testo 885, 890/890 Physikalische Kenndaten @ 10\mod_1318511291766_79.docx @ 96211 @ 5 @ 1 Physical features Feature Values Weight 1630 g (including battery) Dimensions (L x W x 253 x 132 x 111 mm (0.83 x 0.44 x 0.37") Tripod mounting 1/4"...
  • Page 14 3 Specifications Guidelines, warranty Feature Values EU Directive 2004/108/EC Warranty 2 years, warranty conditions: see www.testo.com/warranty Pos: 42 /TD/--- Seitenwechsel --- @ 0\mod_1173774430601_0.docx @ 283 @ @ 1...

  • Page 15: Product Description

    Pos: 44 /TD/Überschriften/4.1 Übersicht @ 0\mod_1176379946003_79.docx @ 733 @ 2 @ 1 4.1. Overview Pos: 45 /TD/Produktbeschreibung/Übersicht/testo 8xxtesto 885, 890 @ 9\mod_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 7 Rotatable handle with adjustable hand strap and fastening loop for the lens cover. 8 Battery compartment (bottom of imager). 9 Operating buttons (back and top of imager): Button Functions Switch imager on/off (5-way Press [●]: open menu, activate selection/setting. [●] joystick) Move...

  • Page 17: Display Interface

    4 Product description 4.1.2. Display interface 1 Image display: shows IR image or real image. 2 Scale display: Display Description function activated. No symbol Protection glass when function is deactivated. Selected unit for measurement value and scale displays. Left: temperature margin of the image displayed, showing the minimum/maximum measurement value (with automatic scale adjustment) or the selected minimum/maximum display value (with...
  • Page 18 4 Product description 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 33. 5 Status displays: Display Description...

  • Page 19: Operating Concept

    Only testo 890-2: Bluetooth interface activated. Only testo 890-2: headset connected. USB connection established. Pos: 46 /TD/Produktbeschreibung/Grundlegende Eigenschaften/WBKs/testo 885/Bedienkonzept Touch/Joystick @ 9\mod_1305272341960_79.docx @ 80234 @ 3555 @ 1 4.1.3. Operating concept The imager can be operated in two different ways.

  • Page 20: Basic Properties

    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). Pos: 49 /TD/Produktbeschreibung/Grundlegende Eigenschaften/WBKs/testo 885/885, 890: Dateiformate und Dateinamen @ 9\mod_1311258646347_79.docx @ 85695 @ 3 @ 4...

  • 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/--- Seitenwechsel --- @ 0\mod_1173774430601_0.docx @ 283 @ @ 1...

  • Page 22: First Steps

    Pos: 52 /TD/Überschriften/5.1 Inbetriebnahme @ 0\mod_1185342823812_79.docx @ 1885 @ 2 @ 1 5.1. Commissioning Pos: 53 /TD/Erste Schritte/WBKs/testo 885/Inbetriebnahme/885, 890: Akku kontaktieren @ 9\mod_1304519890176_79.docx @ 79970 @ 3 @ 1 5.1.1. Connecting the rechargeable battery 1. Open battery compartment cover (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. dialogue box is opened. Set time/date 4. Touch the top button to open the input screen.

  • Page 24: Initial Charging Of The Rechargeable Battery

    [●] > Hold down to close the imager. Pos: 55 /TD/Erste Schritte/WBKs/testo 885/Inbetriebnahme/885, 890: Akku-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. Fully charge the battery before use.

  • Page 25: Getting To Know The Product

    Pos: 56 /TD/Überschriften/5.3 Produkt kennenlernen @ 0\mod_1185342901015_79.docx @ 1894 @ 2 @ 1 5.2. Getting to know the product Pos: 57 /TD/Erste Schritte/WBKs/testo 885/Produkt kennen lernen/885, 890: Drehbarer Handgriff/Handschlaufe @ 9\mod_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 3. Put your right hand through the hand strap from the right-hand side. 4. Adjust the hand strap by loosening/tightening it to fit your hand and secure the fastening end again. 5. Fold down the top of the hand strap padding. 5.2.2.

  • Page 27: Rotating The Handle

    5 First steps 5.2.3. Rotating the handle The handle can be rotated up to 180° in 10 positions. 1. Put your right hand through the hand strap. 2. Grip the imager with your left hand. To do this, hold the casing at the front of the imager (1).

  • Page 28: Attaching A Shoulder Strap

    5 First steps Pos: 58 /TD/Erste Schritte/WBKs/testo 885/Produkt kennen lernen/885, 890: Schultergurt / Objektivköcher @ 9\mod_1312361883710_79.docx @ 89759 @ 33 @ 1 5.2.4. Attaching a shoulder strap > Link together shoulder strap click locks and the carrying strap attached to the imager.

  • Page 29: Inserting The Memory Card

    2. Push the memory card (SD or SDHC card) into the card slot (2). > To remove the memory card: press the memory card to release the lock. Pos: 60 /TD/Erste Schritte/WBKs/testo 885/Produkt kennen lernen/885, 890: IR-Schutzglas montieren / demontieren @ 9\mod_1313574818687_79.docx @ 91443 @ 355 @ 1 5.2.7. Fitting/removing IR protection glass The lens focusing ring has an internal thread for fitting the protection glass.

  • Page 30: 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/testo 885/Produkt kennen lernen/885, 890: Kamera ein-/ausschalten @ 9\mod_1305287423369_79.docx @ 80332 @ 3 @ 1...

  • Page 31: Switching The Imager On/Off

    > Turn the lens until the image is in sharp focus. focusing ring Pos: 64 /TD/Erste Schritte/WBKs/testo 885/Produkt kennen lernen/885, 890: Bild mit Autofokus scharf stellen @ 9\mod_1305528366247_79.docx @ 80403 @ 3 @ 1 5.2.11. Automatically focusing the image > Activate auto-focus: is displayed and is highlighted orange.

  • Page 32: Recording (Freezing/Saving) An Image

    5 First steps 5.2.12. Recording (freezing/saving) an image 1. Press the [Trigger button]. The image is frozen (still). If you want to save the image, touch to select where you want to save it to, see Image gallery, page 47. 2.

  • Page 33: Using The Product

    6.1. Menu bar/tabs Pos: 69 /TD/Produkt verwenden/885, 890: Menüband / Registerkarten @ 9\mod_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 34: Scale And Correction Functions Tab

    See also Isotherm, page Only testo 890-2: Humidity Open input screen. To set Humidity the parameters and activate/deactivate the function See also Humidity (only testo 890-2) , page 40. Open input screen. To Emissivity Emissivity set the parameters. See also Emissivity, page 43.
  • Page 35 Open input screen. To select Folder Folder where to save images. Function only available when the image is frozen. Only testo 890-2 when connected to Audio a headset: open input Audio screen, see see Audio (only testo 890-2), page 64.

  • Page 36: Menu Functions

    Pos: 70 /TD/Überschriften/6.2 Menü-Funktionen @ 0\mod_1186390880578_79.docx @ 2125 @ 2 @ 1 6.2. Menu functions Pos: 71 /TD/Produkt verwenden/WBKs/testo 885/885, 890: Messfunktionen @ 9\mod_1305534550459_79.docx @ 80536 @ 3555555555555 @ 1 6.2.1. Measurement Measurement range The measurement range can be set to adapt to the respective area of application.
  • Page 37 6 Using the product Task Actions/description Set the measurement > range. Measurement Measurement range Pixel mark | Hotspot Hotspot mark (crosshairs with maximum measurement value displayed) can be shown. Task Actions/description Show/hide hotspot mark. > > Measurement Pixel | Hotspot. mark Pixel mark | Coldspot The coldspot mark (crosshairs with minimum measurement value...
  • Page 38 6 Using the product Pixel mark | New mark Up to 3 measuring point marks (crosshairs with measurement values displayed) can be shown and freely positioned. Task Actions/description Insert new mark. > > Measurement Pixel mark mark. > Touch and drag crosshairs. Move crosshairs.
  • Page 39 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 activate in the context Quit moving...
  • Page 40 > upper/lower limits. Apply entries. > Humidity (only testo 890-2) 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. The values can be shown as a humidity image. The special colour palette...
  • Page 41 If the imager is connected to an optional radio humidity probe (only testo 890-2), the ambient temperature and humidity are transferred automatically. For connection to a radio humidity probe, Further information is available under Radio (only testo 890-2), page 60.. Task Actions/description...
  • Page 42 6 Using the product Task Actions/description Manually set the values > for the ambient temperature (Temperature), ambient humidity (Humidity) and distance between the imager and the object to be measured (Distance subject). Apply entries. > Solar To detect and document failures in photovoltaic systems, the solar function can be selected.
  • Page 43 6 Using the product Emissivity You can choose between user-defined emissivity and 8 materials with set emissivity. The reflected temperature (RTC) can be set individually. Emissivity information: The emissivity describes the capability of a body to emit electromagnetic radiation. This is material-specific and must be adapted for correct measurement results.
  • Page 44 6 Using the product Material (material temperature) Emissivity Plastics: PE, PP, PVC (20°C) 0.94 Brass, oxidized (200°C) 0.61 Paper (20°C) 0.97 Porcelain (20°C) 0.92 Black paint, matt (80°C) 0.97 Steel, heat-treated surface (200°C) 0.52 Steel, oxidized (200°C) 0.79 Clay, burnt (70°C) 0.91 Transformer paint (70°C) 0.94...
  • Page 45 > Active. manual scale adjustment. > To deactivate, touch the button again. Set scale limits. > Link setting for > upper/lower limits. Apply entries. > Pos: 72 /TD/Produkt verwenden/WBKs/testo 885/885, 890: Anzeigeoptionen @ 9\mod_1312226847502_79.docx @ 87843 @ 3555 @ 1...

  • Page 46: Display Options

    6 Using the product 6.2.2. Display options Palette You can choose from 8 existing colour palettes for the IR image display. Task Actions/description Open input Palette > screen. Display options Palette. > Highlight the palette to be used by Select palette. touching it.

  • Page 47: Image Gallery

    Alarm. touching it. Apply entries. > Pos: 73 /TD/Produkt verwenden/WBKs/testo 885/885, 890: Bildergalerie @ 9\mod_1305550127543_79.docx @ 80602 @ 35555 @ 1 6.2.3. Image gallery The saved image can be viewed and analysed in the image gallery. Folders can be created for saving new images to.
  • Page 48 6 Using the product Navigation on the overview page Task Actions/description > Double-touch the symbol for the Open folder. folder to be opened. One level up. > > Double-touch the preview image to Open single image view. be opened. For further information on the single image view, see below.
  • 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 verwenden/WBKs/testo 885/885, 890: Assistenten (Überschrift) @ 10\mod_1319206049537_79.docx @ 96283 @ 3 @ 1...

  • Page 50: Wizards

    6 Using the product 6.2.4. Wizards Pos: 75 /TD/Produkt verwenden/WBKs/testo 885/Assistenten: Sequenzspeicherung @ 14\mod_1375430925171_79.docx @ 174746 @ 5555 @ 4 Sequence Capturing (optional, only testo 890-2) A sequence of images can be recorded using the Sequence Capturing assistant. This function is available as an additional option (article no.
  • 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 (automatic start following lower temperature deviation within the range selection). • Interval: (time between the taking of two images), Time (when the shutter button is pressed). Manual • End: Number of images. 1. Touch parameter. The input screen opens.
  • Page 53 / end recording > Pos: 76 /TD/Produkt verwenden/WBKs/testo 885/885, 890: Assistenten: Panorama-Bild, Messorterkennung @ 9\mod_1312228055416_79.docx @ 87876 @ 535555555555555 @ 1 Image stitching The image stitching wizard can be used to produce a large panoramic image from up to 3x 3 single images. The wizard helps...
  • Page 54 6 Using the product If the function is activated, it is deactivated when SuperResolution the image stitching wizard is called up. When the image stitching wizard is ended, SuperResolution is activated again. When recording single images, please note: When capturing single images, please note: >...
  • Page 55 6 Using the product Task Actions/description Display single image overview and select single image to delete/replace it. The single image overview is displayed. For a realistic display of the panoramic image, a projection on a semi-circular surface is required. As the image is displayed on one plane, it is distorted around the edges.
  • Page 56 1. Position the imager so that the Enter measuring site marker is inside the position frame. marker. 2. After recognition of the marker ID: confirm transfer of measuring site data. Pos: 77 /TD/Produkt verwenden/WBKs/testo 885/885, 890: Konfiguration @ 9\mod_1305550427230_79.docx @ 80635 @ 33555555555555 @ 1...

  • Page 57: Configuration

    6 Using the product 6.2.5. Configuration Country settings Instrument language and temperature unit can be set. Task Actions/description Open Country settings > input screen. Configuration Country settings. > Highlight the language to be used Set the language of the by touching on it. program interface.
  • Page 58 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 59 Save Image? Bluetooth (only testo 890-2) This function is not available in all countries. Via the Bluetooth radio interface, a link to a Bluetooth headset can be established for voice recording. Follow the instruction manual for the Bluetooth headset.
  • Page 60 6 Using the product Radio (only testo 890-2) This function is not available in all countries. A radio humidity probe can be logged onto the instrument. Every radio probe has a probe identification number (RFID). This is made up of the three-digit RFID number on the probe and the position of the switch in the battery compartment of the radio probe or L).
  • Page 61 6 Using the product Configure key The assignment of the shortcut keys can be changed. Task Actions/description Open Configure key > input screen. Configuration Configure key. > Highlight the function to be used by Activate button function. touching on it. The following functions can only be activated via the shortcut keys: •...
  • Page 62 6 Using the product Task Actions/description Activate/deactivate > Protection glass. protection glass option. > To deactivate, touch the button again. When the option is activated, the protection glass symbol ( ) is displayed top right. > To deactivate, touch the button again.
  • Page 63 6 Using the product Set time/date Time and date can be set. The time and date format are set automatically based on the selected instrument language. Task Actions/description Open input Set time/date > screen. Configuration time/date. Set time or date values. >...

  • Page 64: Audio (Only Testo 890-2)

    Configuration Factory settings. 2. Confirm reset: Pos: 78 /TD/Produkt verwenden/WBKs/testo 885/885, 890: Audio @ 9\mod_1312228273418_79.docx @ 87909 @ 32 @ 1 6.2.6. Audio (only testo 890-2) To use the function, a headset must be connected (top interface terminal) or the link to a Bluetooth headset must be established.
  • Page 65 6 Using the product Task Actions/description Open input screen. Audio > > | Audio. Play back recording. > The recorded voice commentary is played back from the current playback time. Start recording/resume > recording. Recording is started or resumed from the current recording time. Stop recording/jump to >...

  • Page 66: Measuring

    6 Using the product 6.3. Measuring Pos: 80 /TD/Produkt verwenden/WBKs/testo 885/885, 890: Messungen @ 9\mod_1305637030964_79.docx @ 80673 @ 55 @ 1 Important framework conditions Please observe the following framework conditions in order to obtain significant measurement results. Humidity measurement: •...

  • Page 67: Maintaining The Product

    Pos: 82 /TD/Überschriften/7. Produkt instand halten @ 0\mod_1173789831362_79.docx @ 397 @ 15 @ 1 Maintaining the product Pos: 83 /TD/Produkt instand halten/WBKs/885, 890: Akku wechseln @ 9\mod_1312294314712_79.docx @ 88128 @ 55 @ 1 Changing the rechargeable battery 1. Open battery compartment cover (1).

  • Page 68: Tips And Assistance

    Pos: 89 /TD/Überschriften/8.1 Fragen und Antworten @ 0\mod_1177402017078_79.docx @ 1093 @ 2 @ 1 8.1. Questions and answers Pos: 90 /TD/Tipps und Hilfe/Fragen und Antworten/WBKs/testo 885, 890 @ 9\mod_1312294422204_79.docx @ 88381 @ 2 @ 1 Question Possible causes / solution Error Memory card defective or not inserted.

  • Page 69: Accessories And Spare Parts

    8 Tips and assistance 8.2. Accessories and spare parts Pos: 92 /TD/Tipps und Hilfe/Zubehör und Ersatzteile/WBKs/testo 885, 890 @ 9\mod_1312294557050_79.docx @ 88414 @ @ 4 Description Article no. Lens protection glass 0554 0289 Additional battery 0554 8852 Fast battery charger...
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