TESTO 890, Instruction Manual And Users Manual

Page 1: ...testo 890 Thermal imager Instruction manual www GlobalTestSupply com Quality Testo Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com ...

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Page 3: ...ble battery 21 5 1 2 Performing basic settings 21 5 1 3 Initial charging of the rechargeable battery 24 5 2 Getting to know the product 25 5 2 1 Adjusting the hand strap 25 5 2 2 Attaching the lens cover to the hand strap 26 5 2 3 Rotating the handle 26 5 2 4 Attaching a shoulder strap 27 5 2 5 Using a lens case 27 5 2 6 Inserting the memory card 28 5 2 7 Fitting removing IR protection glass 28 5 ...

Page 4: ...ctions 36 6 2 1 Measurement 36 6 2 2 Display options 46 6 2 3 Image gallery 47 6 2 4 Wizards 50 6 2 5 Configuration 53 6 2 6 Audio only testo 890 2 61 6 3 Measuring 62 7 Maintaining the product 64 8 Tips and assistance 65 8 1 Questions and answers 65 8 2 Accessories and spare parts 66 www GlobalTestSupply com Quality Testo Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com ...

Page 5: ...cumentation on to any subsequent users of the product Warnings Always pay attention to information that is marked by the following warnings with warning pictograms Implement the specified precautionary measures Representation Explanation CAUTION indicates potential minor injuries NOTICE indicates circumstances that may lead to damage to the products Symbols and writing standards Represen tation Ex...

Page 6: ...amage to the detector The manufacturer assumes no liability for any such damage to the microbolometer detector The objects to be measured or the measurement environment may also pose risks Note the safety regulations valid in your area when performing the measurements Do not store the product together with solvents Do not use any desiccants Carry out only the maintenance and repair work on this in...

Page 7: ...e In the event of improper function or signs of overheating immediately remove the rechargeable battery from the measuring instrument charging station Caution Rechargeable battery may be hot 2 3 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 collecti...

Page 8: ...h quality wide angle lens 42 x 32 detector 640 x 480 NETD 40 mK at 30 C 2GB SD card for approx 800 to 1000 images minimum focusing distance 0 1 m touchscreen built in digital imager with power LEDs for illumination auto focus isotherm min max avg on area image stitching wizard laser not available in all countries rotatable handle rotatable and pivoting display testo 890 2 additional different func...

Page 9: ...on pixels IFOV optional 1280 x 960 pixels 0 71 mrad standard lens 0 26 mrad telephoto lens Image refresh rate 33 Hz within EU 9 Hz outside of EU Focus Automatic manual Spectral range 8 14 μm Visual image output Feature Values Image size 3 1 megapixels Min focusing distance 0 5 m 1 64 ft Image presentation Feature Values Image display LCD touchscreen 10 9 cm 4 3 screen diagonal 480 x 272 pixels Dig...

Page 10: ... transmis sion correction atmosphere settings Manual Minimum measuring point diameter Standard lens 3 4 mm at 1 m Telephoto lens 1 3 mm at 1 m Measurement Feature Values Display of surface moisture distribution Only testo 890 2 via manual input Humidity measurement with radio humidity probe not available in all countries Only testo 890 2 optional automatic measurement value transfer in real time S...

Page 11: ...ng points Image storage Feature Values File format bmt possible export to bmp jpg png csv xls Video file format via USB wmv mpeg 1 only testo 890 2 Testo format full radiometric video Storage device SD card 2 GB 800 to 1000 images Power supply Feature Values Battery type Fast charging Li ion battery can be changed on site Operating time Approx 4 5 h at 20 to 30 C 68 to 86 F Charging option In inst...

Page 12: ...ues Type designation BlueGiga WT 11 Product note WT 11 Identification B01867 Company 10274 Information of the FCC Federal Communications Commission This device fulfils part 15 of the FCC guidelines Commissioning is subject to the two following conditions 1 This instrument must not generate any dangerous interference and 2 this instrument must be able to receive interference even if this could have...

Page 13: ...sh to save battery power or if the use of radio links is not permitted e g in aircraft or hospitals Guidelines warranty Feature Values EU Directive 2004 108 EC Warranty 2 years warranty conditions see www testo com warranty www GlobalTestSupply com Quality Testo Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com ...

Page 14: ...s for taking thermograms 3 Release lens for releasing the lens lock 4 Thread 1 4 20 UNC for attaching a tripod bottom of imager Do not use desktop tripods danger of tipping over 5 Laser not available in all countries for marking the measurement object CAUTION Laser radiation Class 2 laser Do not look into the beam www GlobalTestSupply com Quality Testo Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com...

Page 15: ...tivating various functions The current shortcut key assignment is displayed top left For adjustable functions see Configure key page 57 Shutter button round unmarked button Press button only when auto focus is activated focus image automatically Press button record image freeze save 10 Two fixing eyelets for carrying shoulder strap 11 Interface terminals Terminal Assignment Top Mains socket headse...

Page 16: ...ctivated No symbol when function is deactivated or 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 manual scale adjustment Right temperature margin of the image displayed based on the set measurement range showing the...

Page 17: ...ar 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 32 www GlobalTestSupply com Quality Testo Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com ...

Page 18: ...ION Laser radiation Class 2 laser Do not look into the beam Adjustment Zoom in Zoom out Humidity Solar Image stitching Site recognition When viewing a saved image in the single image view of the image gallery the function buttons are permanently assigned the following functions display previous image display next image www GlobalTestSupply com Quality Testo Products Online at sales GlobalTestSuppl...

Page 19: ...e operated in two different ways Operation via touchscreen offers quick access to functions Operation via joystick requires more actions but enables single handed operation of the imager Joystick operation Selection and activation is carried out in two steps moving the joystick up down right left moves the orange selection box on the display The selected function or button is activated by pressing...

Page 20: ...s rechargeable battery is charged only at ambient temperatures from 0 to 40 C Under high ambient temperatures a longer charging time may be required Charging the battery is also possible using a desktop charging station accessory 0554 8851 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 4 2 2 Fi...

Page 21: ...arts automatically 3 Close the battery compartment cover 5 1 2 Performing basic settings Flip open the display and remove the protective film The start screen appears on the display When you first switch on the imager the Country settings and Set time date dialogue boxes are opened one after the other to set the instrument language temperature unit C F and time date www GlobalTestSupply com Qualit...

Page 22: ...e Time input screen 5 Set values for Hour and Minute with 6 Touch to confirm the entry 7 Touch the bottom button to open the Date input screen 8 Set values for Day Month and Year with 9 Touch to confirm the entry 10 Touch to close the input screen Hold down to close the imager Joystick operation The Country settings dialogue box is opened 1 Move up down to select the required language An orange bo...

Page 23: ...ers move left right 9 Move left to select 10 Press to activate the selection and close the input screen 11 Move down to select the bottom button 12 Press to open the Date input screen 13 Move up down to set the values for Day Month and Year To toggle between the parameters move left right 14 Move left to select 15 Press to activate the selection and close the input screen 16 Move left to select 17...

Page 24: ...e rechargeable battery can be recharged with the imager switched on or off This has no effect on the time required to charge the battery Charging of the battery is started The charge status is indicated by the status LED 3 LED flashes charging in process LED lights battery charged charging process finished 4 Fully charge the battery then disconnect the instrument from the mains unit After initial ...

Page 25: ...ding 1 2 Pull the fastening end of the strap up 2 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 www GlobalTestSupply com Quality Testo Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com ...

Page 26: ...e the clip on the lens cover 1 through the loop on the handle 2 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 www GlobalTestSupply com Quality Testo Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com ...

Page 27: ...hing a shoulder strap Link together shoulder strap click locks and the carrying strap attached to the imager 5 2 5 Using a lens case The lens case included in the scope of delivery of the interchangeable lens is used to protect and transport the interchangeable lens It can be attached using the carabiner e g to a belt loop To protect against damage to lenses not being used the transparent plastic ...

Page 28: ...internal thread for fitting the protection glass Fitting Insert the protection glass into the lens focusing ring and turn clockwise as far as it will go Removing Turn the protection glass anti clockwise and remove it After fitting or removing the protection glass activate or deactivate the Protection glass option see Optics page 57 If this option is set incorrectly the specified measuring accuracy...

Page 29: ...ease lens 3 2 Unscrew lens by turning it anti clockwise and remove Always keep lenses in the lens case included in the scope of delivery of the interchangeable lens while they are not in use Attaching a new lens 1 Grip the lens with your left hand 1 and hold the imager with your right 2 2 Line up the marks on the lens and the instrument 4 and place the lens in the lens mount 3 Push the lens into t...

Page 30: ...y means of a click The image is frozen briefly when this occurs To switch off Hold down until the confirmation prompt is no longer displayed The imager is switched off 5 2 10 Manually focusing the image CAUTION Auto mechanism may be damaged Only turn focusing ring when auto focus is deactivated Deactivate auto focus is displayed Turn the lens focusing ring until the image is in sharp focus 5 2 11 ...

Page 31: ...ave the image touch to select where you want to save it to see Image gallery page 47 2 Save image press Shutter button again or touch The IR image is saved and the real image is automatically attached to the IR image Do not save image press Esc www GlobalTestSupply com Quality Testo Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com ...

Page 32: ...ing chapters 6 1 1 Analysis functions tab Button Function Description New mark Insert new measuring point mark See also Pixel mark New mark page 37 Min Max on Area Show area mark See also Min max avg on area page 38 Hotspot Display maximum measurement value See also Pixel mark Hotspot page 36 Coldspot Display minimum measurement value See also Pixel mark Coldspot page 37 Image type Change display ...

Page 33: ...nction See also Alarm page 38 Isotherm Open Isotherm input screen To set the limits and activate deactivate the function See also Isotherm page 39 Humidity Only testo 890 2 Open Humidity input screen To set the parameters and activate deactivate the function See also Humidity only testo 890 2 page 40 Emissivity Open Emissivity input screen To set the parameters See also Emissivity page 42 www Glob...

Page 34: ...e to the full image view Site recognition Only testo 890 2 To record site markers The button is not displayed as default It has to be re activated every time the imager is switched on to do this call up the function Site recognition from the menu and set at least one marker Frozen or saved image view Button Function Description Menu See above Save Save frozen image Folder Open Folder input screen ...

Page 35: ...ith additional functions is displayed menu see above zoom in see above zoom out see above display buttons for moving the zoomed image To move touch the buttons shown in the image close sub level zoom www GlobalTestSupply com Quality Testo Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com ...

Page 36: ...surement range 1 and 2 are set do not point the imager at objects with temperatures above 550 C 1022 F If measurement range 3 is set do not point the imager at objects with temperatures above 1400 C 2552 F Task Actions description Set the measurement range Measurement Measurement range or or Pixel mark Hotspot Hotspot mark crosshairs with maximum measurement value displayed can be shown Task Actio...

Page 37: ...cription Insert new mark or Measurement Pixel mark New mark Move crosshairs Touch and drag crosshairs Joystick operation 1 Select crosshairs and activate by pressing the joystick 2 Move crosshairs by moving the joystick To exit Press joystick again and activate Quit moving in the context menu Hide crosshairs Double touch the crosshairs and touch Hide in the context menu Joystick operation 1 Select...

Page 38: ...e joystick 2 Move area mark by moving the joystick To exit Press joystick again and activate Quit moving in the context menu Change size of area mark hide area mark Press again Alarm The alarm function shows all image points with measurement values that exceed the upper alarm mark or fall below the lower alarm mark in a single colour alarm colour To set the alarm colours see Colour selection page ...

Page 39: ... that lie within the set limits in a single colour isotherm colour To set the isotherm colour see Colour selection page 47 Task Actions description Open Isotherm input screen or Measurement Isotherm Activate deactivate isotherm display Active To deactivate touch the button again Set lower and upper isotherm limit Link setting for upper lower limits Apply entries www GlobalTestSupply com Quality Te...

Page 40: ...ment green 0 64 RH non critical yellow ora nge 65 to 80 RH potentially critical red 80 RH critical Task Actions description Open Humidity input screen or Measurement Humidity Activate deactivate humidity image display Active To deactivate touch the button again Set values manually for ambient temperature Ambient temp and ambient humidity Humidity Set up radio link to the optional radio humidity pr...

Page 41: ...For connection to a radio humidity probe Further information is available under Radio only testo 890 2 page 56 Task Actions description Open Atmospheric correction input screen Measurement Atmospheric correction Activate atmospheric correction Active To deactivate touch the button again Manually set the values for the ambient temperature Temperature ambient humidity Humidity and distance between t...

Page 42: ...lly 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 Non metals paper ceramic gypsum wood paints and coatings plastics and food have high emissivity which means that the surface temperature can be easily measured using infrared Because of their low or non uniform ...

Page 43: ...94 Rubber soft grey 23 C 0 89 Wood 70 C 0 94 Cork 20 C 0 70 Radiator black anodised 50 C 0 98 Copper slightly tarnished 20 C 0 04 Copper oxidized 130 C 0 76 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 Brick mortar...

Page 44: ...ct being measured should the radiation temperature of theses heat sources be determined and used e g using a globe thermometer The reflected temperature has little effect on objects with high emissivity Using the PC software other materials can be imported into the instrument from an existing list Task Actions description Open Emissivity input screen or Measurement Emissivity Select material Highl...

Page 45: ...e Measurement range page 36 The activated mode is displayed bottom right manual scaling automatic scaling Task Actions description Open Scale manual input screen or Measurement Scale manual Activate deactivate manual scale adjustment Active To deactivate touch the button again Set scale limits Link setting for upper lower limits Apply entries www GlobalTestSupply com Quality Testo Products Online ...

Page 46: ...histogram adjustment particularly in the case of scenes with a large temperature scope e g with high temperature measurements increases the contrast When histogram adjustment is activated the colours within the scale are no longer distributed in a linear pattern between the minimum and maximum scale value It is therefore difficult to draw conclusions about temperatures from colours Task Actions de...

Page 47: ...by touching it Apply entries 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 Only testo 890 2 it is possible to listen to and also subsequently record or edit a voice commentary Images with a voice commentary are indicated with the following symbol Task Actions description Open image gallery or Image gallery Close ...

Page 48: ...the overview page Task Actions description Create a new folder Enter folder name Delete folder or image 1 Select folder or image by touching on it 2 3 Confirm deletion Navigation in the single image view The single image view must be opened see above Task Actions description Open main menu to activate functions Display next or previous image A or B Back to overview page Image gallery Close image g...

Page 49: ...only testo 890 2 Further Information See Audio only testo 890 2 page 61 Open sub level zoom with additional functions menu see above to zoom in on the image digital zoom 5 increments to zoom out of the image to the full image view display buttons for moving the zoomed image To move touch the buttons shown in the image close sub level zoom www GlobalTestSupply com Quality Testo Products Online at s...

Page 50: ...e sufficient for the entire panoramic image Recommendation Scan the entire object for the panoramic image to determine the required temperature scope minimum maximum measurement value Set scale to manual and set scale limits see Scale manual page 45 If the SuperResolution function is activated it is deactivated when the image stitching wizard is called up When the image stitching wizard is ended S...

Page 51: ...ngly for the other single images Depending on the single images already recorded fixed parts of the image are shown in the left or top half of the image The current image must be joined accordingly to the image on the left or above When carrying out alignment to determine where the next single image must be joined the single image overview helps see below To record the single images in another ord...

Page 52: ... is distorted around the edges 2 Select single image Touch single image Images not available for selection are indicated with a X Delete selected single image Replace selected single image Close single image overview and record single image again Close single image overview Save panoramic image Select where to save image The Folder input screen is opened Close image stitching wizard 1 2 Acknowledg...

Page 53: ...nition The real image is displayed and a position frame is shown Once the function has been called up via the menu see above and at least one marker has be set the function can also be called up via the main menu tab When the imager is switched off the entry is removed again from the tab Enter measuring site marker 1 Position the imager so that the marker is inside the position frame 2 After recog...

Page 54: ...tion IFOV is improved by a factor of 1 6 To use the function the imager must be hand held no tripod This function is available as an additional option article no 0554 7806 and must be activated before it can be used if the option was not ordered at the same time as the imager Activate function only with subsequent order You will receive an envelope with an access code identification code which you...

Page 55: ...es Via the Bluetooth radio interface a link to a Bluetooth headset can be established for voice recording Task Actions description Open Bluetooth input screen Configuration Bluetooth Activate Bluetooth radio link Active To deactivate touch the button again Search for Bluetooth devices and establish link 1 A search is carried out for Bluetooth devices and available devices are displayed 2 Establish...

Page 56: ... The radio probe is not switched on or the radio probe battery is dead The radio probe is outside the radio range Sources of interference influence radio transmission e g reinforced concrete metal objects walls or other barriers between the transmitter and receiver other transmitters of the same frequency and strong electromagnetic fields If necessary Rectify the possible causes of the fault in ra...

Page 57: ...he shortcut button must be held down to activate the laser When the laser is activated an extra cursor is displayed This marks the precise point at which the laser appears on the object Adjustment Carry out adjustment Apply entries Optics The lenses adjusted to the instrument are shown Only the lenses that are shown may be used Lens activation is automatic not in USA The Protection glass option ca...

Page 58: ...ght To deactivate touch the button again Apply entries Power save options The options affecting battery life can be set Task Actions description Open Power save options input screen Configuration Power save options Set the brightness of the LCD backlight low or medium or high Activate deactivate automatic switch off function LCD off or Imager off and set the switch off time 1 Active 2 To deactivat...

Page 59: ...entries Reset counter Please note After a reset the consecutive numbering of images starts again from the beginning When saving images in the same folder already saved images with the same number are overwritten Back up all saved images before performing a reset to prevent possible overwriting Task Actions description Execute function 1 Configuration Reset counter 2 Confirm reset www GlobalTestSup...

Page 60: ...ed data on the inserted memory card is lost Task Actions description Execute function 1 Configuration Format 2 Confirm format Factory settings The instrument settings can be reset to the factory settings Please note time date country settings and counter are not reset Task Actions description Execute function 1 Configuration Factory settings 2 Confirm reset www GlobalTestSupply com Quality Testo P...

Page 61: ...rding or playback bar Right time maximum recording period 30 s Task Actions description Open Audio input screen or 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 time 00 00 During recording recording is stopped When recording...

Page 62: ...onditions no intensive sunlight no precipitation no strong wind To ensure maximum accuracy the imager requires an adjustment time of 10 minutes after it is switched on Important settings Before recording an image check whether the protection glass option is set correctly to prevent corruption of the measurement results see Optics page 57 Before saving an image make sure that it is correctly focuss...

Page 63: ... continuously adjusted to the min max values of the current measurement image This means that the colour assigned to a specific temperature is changing constantly To be able to compare multiple images based on the assigned colour scaling must be set manually to fixed values see Scale manual page 45 or must be subsequently adjusted to uniform values using the PC software www GlobalTestSupply com Qu...

Page 64: ...ose the battery compartment cover Cleaning the display Clean the display when dirty with a cleaning cloth e g microfibre cloth Clean thermal imager If the housing of the thermal imager is dirty clean it with a damp cloth Do not use any aggressive cleaning agents or solvents Weak household cleaning agents and soap suds may be used Cleaning lens protection glass Large dust particles can be removed w...

Page 65: ... temperature Error Permissible instrument temperature exceeded Turn off instrument is displayed 1 Switch off thermal imager 2 Allow instrument to cool down and observe the permissible ambient temperature or is displayed instead of the measurement value Measurement value is outside the measurement range Change measurement range xxx is displayed instead of the measurement value Reading cannot be cal...

Page 66: ...nts at 0 C 100 C 200 C Freely selectable calibration points in the range 18 C to 250 C 0520 0489 0520 0490 0520 0495 Retrofitting for high temperature on request from Testo Service Self adhesive labels for creating markers for site recognition available from specialist office supplies stockists Recommendation Avery Zweckform L4776 For further accessories and spare parts please refer to the product...

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