Testo 872s Thermal Imager: Instruction Manual

testo 872s thermal imager
Instruction manual
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Contents
Contents
1 Safety and disposal..............................................................................5
1.1 About this document...............................................................................5
1.2 Security ..................................................................................................5
1.3 Disposal .................................................................................................6
2 Technical data ......................................................................................7
2.1 Bluetooth module ...................................................................................7
2.2 General technical data ...........................................................................7
3 Description of the instrument ...........................................................10
3.1 Use .......................................................................................................10
3.1 Instrument / operating elements overview ............................................11
3.1 Displays overview.................................................................................12
3.2 Power supply ........................................................................................13
4 Operation ............................................................................................13
4.1 Commissioning .....................................................................................13
4.2 Switching instrument on and off ...........................................................13
4.3 Getting to know the menu ....................................................................14
4.4 Quick select button ...............................................................................15
5 WLAN connection - using the App ...................................................17
5.1 Activating/disabling the connection ......................................................17
5.2 Using the App .......................................................................................17
5.2.1 Establishing a connection.....................................................................17
5.2.2 Select display .......................................................................................18
6 Bluetooth® connection.......................................................................18
7 Performing the measurement............................................................20
7.1 Setting measuring functions .................................................................21
7.1.1 Activating/disabling Pixel mark .............................................................21
7.1.2 Activating/disabling Min/Max on area ...................................................22
7.1.3 Activating the differential temperature ..................................................22
7.1.4 Activating external values.....................................................................23
7.1.5 Activating/disabling the zoom ...............................................................24
7.2 Activating/disabling the laser ................................................................24
7.3 Saving an image...................................................................................24
7.4 Image gallery ........................................................................................25
7.5 Setting the scale ...................................................................................27
Contents
7.6 Setting emissivity and reflected temperature ....................................... 29

7.6.1 Selecting the emissivity ....................................................................... 31
7.6.2 Customizing the emissivity .................................................................. 31
7.6.3 Setting RTC ......................................................................................... 31
7.6.4 Setting ε-Assist .................................................................................... 31
7.7 Selecting the colour palette ................................................................. 32
7.8 Image type ........................................................................................... 32
7.9 Configuration ....................................................................................... 32
7.9.1 Settings ................................................................................................ 32
7.9.2 SuperResolution .................................................................................. 33
7.9.3 Save JPEG .......................................................................................... 33
7.9.4 Connectivity ......................................................................................... 34
7.9.5 Configure key....................................................................................... 34
7.9.6 Ambient conditions .............................................................................. 34
7.9.7 Info....................................................................................................... 35
7.9.8 Certificates ........................................................................................... 35
7.9.9 Fullscreen mode .................................................................................. 35
7.9.10 Reset options ....................................................................................... 36
8 Maintenance ....................................................................................... 37
8.1 Charging the rechargeable battery ...................................................... 37
8.2 Changing the rechargeable battery...................................................... 37
8.3 Cleaning the instrument ....................................................................... 39
8.4 Firmware update .................................................................................. 40
8.4.1 Performing an update using IRSoft ...................................................... 40
8.4.1.1 Preparing the camera .......................................................................... 40
8.4.1.2 Performing an update .......................................................................... 40
8.4.2 Performing an update with the camera ................................................ 41
8.4.2.1 Preparing the camera .......................................................................... 41
8.4.2.2 Performing an update .......................................................................... 41
9 Tips and assistance........................................................................... 42
9.1 Questions and answers ....................................................................... 42
9.2 Accessories and spare parts................................................................ 42
10 Authorisations and certification ....................................................... 43
1 Safety and disposal

1.1 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.
• Please read this instruction manual through carefully and familiarize yourself
with the product before putting it to use.
• Hand this instruction manual on to any subsequent users of the product.
• Pay particular attention to the safety instructions and warning advice in order
to prevent injury and damage to the product.
1.2 Security
General safety instructions
• Only operate the product properly, for its intended purpose, and within the
parameters specified in the technical data.
• Do not apply any force.
• Do not operate the instrument if there are signs of damage on the housing,
mains unit or connected cables.
• Dangers may also arise from objects to be measured or the measuring
environment. Always comply with the locally valid safety regulations when
carrying out measurements.
• Do not store the product together with solvents.
• Do not use any desiccants.
• Only perform maintenance and repair work on this instrument that is
described in this documentation. Follow the prescribed steps exactly when
doing the work.
• 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). This can cause serious damage to the detector. The manufacturer
does not provide any warranty for any such damage to the microbolometer
detector.
Batteries
• Improper use of batteries may cause the batteries to be destroyed, or lead to
injury due to current surges, fire or escaping chemicals.
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• Only use the batteries supplied in accordance with the instructions in the
instruction manual.
• Do not short-circuit the batteries.
• Do not take the batteries apart and do not modify them.
• Do not expose the batteries to heavy impacts, water, fire or temperatures in
excess of 60 °C.
• Do not store the batteries in the proximity of metal objects.
• In the event of contact with battery acid: rinse affected areas thoroughly with
water, and if necessary consult a doctor.
• Do not use any leaky or damaged batteries.
• Only charge the rechargeable battery in the instrument or in the
recommended charging station.
• Immediately stop the charging process if this is not completed in the given
time.
• Take the rechargeable battery out of the instrument immediately if it is not
functioning properly or if it shows signs of superheating. Rechargeable
battery may be hot!
• When not in use for a long period of time, take the rechargeable battery out
of the instrument to prevent exhaustive discharge.
Warnings
Always pay attention to any information denoted by the following warnings.
Implement the precautionary measures specified!
Display Explanation
WARNING Indicates possible serious injury.
CAUTION Indicates possible minor injury.
ATTENTION Indicates possible damage to equipment.
1.3 Disposal
• Dispose of faulty rechargeable batteries and spent batteries in accordance
with the valid legal specifications.
• 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.
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2 Technical data
2 Technical data
2.1 Bluetooth module
The use of the wireless module is subject to the regulations and
stipulations of the respective country of use, and the module may only
be used in each case in countries for which a country certification has
been granted.
The user and every owner undertake to adhere to these regulations and
prerequisites for use, and acknowledge that the re-sale, export, import,
etc. in particular in, to or from countries without wireless permits, is their
responsibility.
2.2 General technical data

Infrared image output
Feature Values
Infrared resolution 320 x 240
Thermal sensitivity (NETD) < 50 mK
Field of view (FOV) / min. 42° x 30° / <0.5 m
focusing distance
Geometric resolution (IFOV) 2.3 mrad
SuperResolution 640 x 480 pixels / 1.3 mrad
IR image refresh rate 9 Hz
Spectral range 7.5 - 14 µm
Visual image output
Feature Values
Image size / min. focusing 5.0 MP / <0.5 m
distance
Focus Fixed focus
Image presentation
Feature Values
Display 8.9 cm (3.5") TFT, QVGA (320 x 240 pixels)
Digital zoom 2x, 3x, 4x
Display options - Infrared image
- Real image
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2 Technical data
Colour palettes 10 options:

- Blue/red
- Grey
- Inverted grey
- Cold-hot
- Iron
- Iron HT
- Rainbow
- Rainbow HC
- Sepia
- Testo
Measurement
Feature Values
Measuring range --30 to +100 °C; 0 to +650 °C, manual or
automatic switch-over
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
- Laser detection
- Hot/cold spot detection
- Delta T
- Area measurement (min/max on area)
IFOV warner Included in the scope of delivery
testo ScaleAssist Included in the scope of delivery
Humidity measurement Manual or with testo 605i thermohygrometers
Electrical mode Manual input of current, voltage or power or
automatic transmission of data from the
testo 770-3 clamp meter via Bluetooth
Solar mode Manual input of the solar radiation value
Imager features
Feature Values
Digital camera Included in the scope of delivery
Fullscreen mode Included in the scope of delivery
Save JPEG Included in the scope of delivery
Video streaming via USB
Interfaces USB 2.0 micro B
Laser not available in USA, 635 nm, class 2
Japan, China
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2 Technical data
WLAN Connectivity Communication with the testo Thermography

App
Wireless LAN module (EU, EFTA, USA, AUS,
CDN, TR)
Bluetooth® Transfer of data from testo 605i
thermohygrometer, testo 770-3 clamp meter
(optional)
Radio authorization in EU, EFTA, USA,
Canada, Australia, Turkey
Image storage
Feature Values
File format - .jpg
- .bmt
- Can export as
.bmp
.jpg
.png
.csv
.xls
Memory capacity Internal mass storage
> 1000 images (without SuperResolution)
Power supply
Feature Values
Battery type Li-Ion rechargeable battery 2600 mAh / 3.63 V
Operating time 4.0 h @ 20 °C
Mains operation Yes
Charging option In instrument/in charging station (optional)
Charging time in the Approx. 3 h with 2A mains unit supplied
instrument
Charging time in charging Approx. 5 h via mains unit
station
USB interface 5V 1.8 A*
* Direct current
Ambient conditions
Feature Values
Operating temperature -15 to +50°C
Storage temperature -30 to +60°C
Humidity 20 - 80 %RH, not condensing
Housing protection class IP54* according to IEC 60529
Vibration 2g
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3 Description of the instrument
Max. Operating height 2000 m

* The product offers IP54 protection, but is not suitable for permanent outdoor
use.
Standards, tests
Feature Values
EMC 2014/30/EU
RED 2014/53/EU
You can find the EU declaration of conformity on the Testo website,
www.testo.com, under the product-specific downloads.

3.1 Use
The instrument 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
• Building inspection: Energy efficiency rating of buildings (heating, ventilation,
air-conditioning trade, building engineers, engineering firms, experts)
• Production monitoring / quality assurance: monitoring of production
processes
• Preventive maintenance / servicing: Electrical and mechanical inspection of
systems and machines
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3.1 Instrument / operating elements

overview
Element Function
1 Display Displays infrared and real images, menus and
functions
2 Interface terminal Contains micro USB interface for power supply
and connection to the computer
3 - key - Switch camera on and off
- Esc key - Cancel action
4 - OK key - Open menu, select function, confirm setting
- Navigate within the menu, highlight function,
- Joystick select colour palette
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; Takes infrared images; protects the lens
protective cap
7 Digital camera Takes real images
8 Laser Marking of the measuring point
9 Trigger Saves the displayed image
10 Battery compartment Contains the rechargeable battery
CAUTION
Laser radiation! Class 2 laser
- Do not look into the laser beam
Laser can be activated with the Remote function, also via smartphone
or tablet.
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3.1 Displays overview
Element Function
1 Status bar In the status bar, values are displayed depending
on the setting.
2 Battery capacity / charge status:
: Battery operation, capacity 75-100%
: 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
5 Scale - Temperature unit
- temperature margin of the image displayed,
showing the minimum/maximum reading (with
automatic scale adjustment) or the selected
minimum/maximum display value (with
manual scale adjustment)
6 E ... Emissivity set
7 A, M or S A - automatic scale adjustment
M - manual scale adjustment
S - ScaleAssist is enabled
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4 Operation
3.2 Power supply

The power is supplied to the instrument via a replaceable rechargeable battery
or the mains unit provided (battery must be inserted).
With an attached mains unit, power is supplied automatically via the mains unit
and the rechargeable battery is charged (only at ambient temperatures from 0 to
40°C). Operation is possible with the mains unit connected.
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).
4 Operation
4.1 Commissioning
Please refer to the commissioning instructions supplied for testo 865s, 868s,
871s, 872s (0973 8723).
4.2 Switching instrument on and off

Switching on the camera
1 - Remove protective cap from the lens.
2 - Press .
 The camera starts.
 The start screen appears on the

display.
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4 Operation
To ensure measuring accuracy, the camera performs automatic zeroing

approx. every 60 s. A “click” is heard when this happens. The image
freezes briefly when this occurs. Zeroing is carried out more frequently
during the camera warm-up period (takes approx. 90 seconds).
During the warm-up period no measuring accuracy is guaranteed. The
image can already be used for indication purposes and saved.
Switching off the camera
1 - Press and hold down until the
progress bar is complete.
 The display goes off.
 The camera is switched off.
4.3 Getting to know the menu

1 - Press OK to open the Menu.
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4 Operation
2 - Move the joystick to highlight a

function (orange border).
3 - Press OK to select the function.
3.1 - Return to the main menu: Select Menu and move the joystick to the
left or press Esc.
4.4 Quick select button

The quick select button is another navigation option that you can use to call up
certain functions simply at the touch of a button.
Quick select menu items
Menu item Function

Opens an overview of saved images.
Image gallery
Set scale limits.
Scale
This function is only available if
the Image type is set to
infrared
Set emissivity (E) and reflected temperature
Emissivity (RTC).
infrared
Toggles the palette selection.
Palette
Carries out manual zeroing.
Adjustment
infrared
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4 Operation
Alternately switches the image display

Image type between infrared and real image.
Activates the laser pointer.
Laser
enlarges the image section (2x, 3x, 4x)
Zoom
Changing assignment of quick select button
1 - Move the joystick to the right.
 The Configure key selection menu

appears.
 The activated function is marked with

a dot ( ).
2 - Move the joystick up/down until the

orange box appears around the
required menu item.
- Press OK.
 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

1 - Press .
 The function assigned to the quick

select button is carried out.
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5 WLAN connection - using the App
5 WLAN connection - using the App

5.1 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.
Compatibility:
Requires iOS 8.3 or later / Android 4.3 or later.
1 - Open Menu.
2 - Select Configuration.
 The Configuration menu opens.
3 - Select Connectivity.
4 - Select WLAN.
 When connecting for the first time, you will be asked for a password.
This is "thermography" by default.
 A check mark appears when WLAN is enabled.
While WLAN is activated, the image gallery cannot be accessed.
Explanation of WLAN icons
Symbol Function
App is connected
No connection to the App
5.2 Using the App

5.2.1 Establishing a connection
 WLAN is enabled in the thermal imager.
1 - Smartphone/tablet → Settings → WLAN settings → camera is
shown with serial number and can be selected.
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6 Bluetooth® connection
2 - Press Connect.
 The WLAN connection to the thermal imager is established.
5.2.2 Select display

Second display
 The WLAN connection to the thermal imager is established.

1 - Selection → 2nd display.
 The display on the thermal imager is shown on your mobile end

device.
Remote

1 - Selection → Remote.
 The display on the thermal imager is shown on your mobile end

device. The thermal imager can be controlled and settings made via
the mobile terminal device.
Gallery

1 - Selection → Gallery.
 The saved images are displayed and can be managed.
A connection between the thermal imager and the testo 605i humidity probe or
testo 770-3 clamp meter can be established via Bluetooth®.
Bluetooth® 4.0 required
1 - Open Menu.
2 - Move the joystick and select Configuration.

- Press OK.
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3 - Move the joystick down and select Connectivity.

- Press OK.
4 - Select Bluetooth® and press OK to enable (a check mark appears

when Bluetooth® is enabled).
Explanation of Bluetooth® icons
Symbol Function
No connection to the probe
Searching for probe.
Probe readings are being transmitted.
Before a value can be displayed, the corresponding measurement

setting for clamp meter or humidity probe must be selected.
When connected to the clamp meter
 Clamp meter readings are displayed in the header.
Readings are only transferred if the current, voltage or power is set on

the clamp meter.
When connected to the humidity probe
 The thermal imager switches automatically to humidity measurement.
If a WLAN connection is enabled in addition, the Bluetooth data transfer

is continued. However, it is not possible to establish a new connection
to a probe.
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7 Performing the measurement

CAUTION
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.
Ideal framework conditions

• Building thermography, investigating the building shell:
Considerable temperature difference between inside and outside required
(ideal: ≥ 15 °C / ≥ 27 °F).
• Consistent weather conditions, no intensive sunlight, no precipitation, no
strong wind.
• To ensure maximum accuracy, the camera requires an adjustment time of
10 minutes after it is switched on.
Important camera settings
• Emissivity and reflected temperature must be set correctly in order to
precisely determine the temperature. Subsequent adjustment is possible via
the PC software, if required.
• When auto-scaling is activated, the colour scale is 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, or must be subsequently adjusted to uniform
values using the PC software.
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7.1 Setting measuring functions

1 - Open the Measurement settings submenu.
 The submenu with the measurement settings opens:

• Pixel mark:
o Center spot: the temperature measuring point in the
centre of the image is marked with white crosshairs and
the value is displayed.
o Coldspot, Hotspot: the lowest or highest temperature
measuring point is marked with blue or red crosshairs and
the value is displayed.
o Show all: All measuring points are displayed.
• Min/Max on area:
o Min/max on area: the minimum, maximum and mean
values for a selected area are displayed.
o Coldspot, Hotspot: the lowest or highest temperature
measuring point within the range selection is marked with
blue or red crosshairs and the value is displayed.
o Show all: All values are displayed. For this, one of the
available options must already be enabled.
• Measuring range: choose between two temperature ranges or
AutoRange.
• Differential temperature: identifies the difference between two
temperatures.
• External values: select Humidity, Current, Voltage, Solar,
Power, None.
• IFOV: the IFOV warner shows what can be measured
accurately from a specific distance.
• Zoom: enlarges the image section (2x, 3x, 4x)
2 - Move the joystick up/down to select the required function and

then press OK.
7.1.1 Activating/disabling Pixel mark

1 - Open Menu.
2 - Select Measurement settings.
 The Measurement settings menu opens.
3 - Select Pixel mark.
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4 - Select Center spot and press OK to enable (✔) or disable the

function.
- Select Hotspot / Coldspot and press OK to enable (✔) or disable the
function.
- Select Show all and press OK to activate all ranges.
7.1.2 Activating/disabling Min/Max on area

1 - Open Menu.
3 - Select Min/Max on area.
4 - Select Min/Max on area and press OK to enable (✔) or disable the

function.
- Select Hotspot / Coldspot and press OK to enable (✔) or disable the
function.
- Select Show all and press OK to activate all ranges.
7.1.3 Activating the differential temperature

Differential temperature enables the temperatures between two measuring
points to be calculated.
1 - Open Menu.
3 - Select Differential temperature and press OK.
4 - Select Active and press OK.
5 - Select which differential temperature is to be calculated (P A vs. P B,

P A vs. Probe, P A vs. Value, P A vs. RTC).
5.1 - P A vs. P B selection:
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o Move the joystick to the right → select measuring point 1 →

press OK → move the measuring point to the live image using
the joystick → press OK.
5.2 - P A vs. Probe selection:

5.3 - P A vs. Value selection:

o Move the joystick to the right, set the value manually.
5.4 - P A vs. RTC selection:

o Move the joystick to the right, set the RTC value in the
Emissivity menu, see the section "Setting RTC".
 The differential temperature is shown in the top centre of the display.
6 - End measurement: Select Active and press OK (no check mark).
7.1.4 Activating external values

1 - Open Menu.
3 - Select External values and press OK.
4 - Activate humidity, current, voltage, solar or power.

If no radio probe is connected, values must be entered
manually.
If a radio probe is connected, values are transferred
automatically.
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5 - Select ✔ and press OK.
Values for current, voltage and power can be transferred from the
testo 770-3 clamp meter.
7.1.5 Activating/disabling the zoom

1 - Open Menu.
3 - Select Zoom.
4 - Select zoom level and press OK.
7.2 Activating/disabling the laser

1 - Move the joystick to the right and open the Softkey menu (quick
select button).
2 - Move the joystick up or down and select Laser. Then press OK.
3 - Press to activate the Laser.
7.3 Saving an image

1 - Press Trigger.
 The image is automatically saved.
 An infrared image is saved with a real

image attached.
If a higher resolution is required: in the menu, select Configuration →

SuperResolution for four times as many readings.
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7.4 Image gallery

Saved images can be displayed, analysed or deleted.
File names
Designation Explanation
1 - Infrared image preview
2 IR Infrared image with attached real image
000000 Consecutive number
SR Images captured with SuperResolution
File names can be changed via the PC, e.g. in Windows Explorer.
Displaying a saved image

Saved images can be viewed and analyzed in the image gallery.
When SuperResolution is enabled, 2 images are saved in the image
gallery (an IR image, and an SR image). The high-resolution
SuperResolution image is saved in the background. In the status bar,
the number of SuperResolution images to be saved is displayed (for
example: SR(1) ). A maximum 5 SuperResolution images can be
processed simultaneously.
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1 - Select Image gallery function.
 All saved images are displayed in the

form of an infrared image preview.
2 - Move joystick to select an image.
3 - Press OK to open the selected image.
 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). The images show the
same image section. They can be displayed and analyzed in the image
gallery.
The measurement functions Center spot, Hotspot, Coldspot, Min/Max on
area and Differential temperature can be used to analyze saved images. In
saved images the crosshairs, which mark the measuring point, can be moved
using the joystick.
For a description of the individual functions, please read the information in the
relevant sections.
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Delete image
1 - Select Image gallery function.
 All saved images are displayed in the

form of an infrared image preview.
2 - Move joystick to select an image.
3 - Press .
 Delete image? is displayed.
4 - Press OK to delete the image.
4.1 - Press Esc to cancel the process.
7.5 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.
The activated mode is displayed bottom right: A automatic scaling, M manual
scaling and S OptiScale (ScaleAssist).
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
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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.
With ScaleAssist, a standardized scale is set depending on the inside
and outside temperature.
Setting automatic scaling
1 - Select the Scale function.
2 - Move the joystick up/down until Auto is selected.
 Automatic scaling is activated. A is displayed bottom right.
Setting manual scaling

The lower limit value, the temperature range (upper and lower limit value
simultaneously) and the upper limit value can be set.
2 - Press OK.
3 - In the mode menu, move the joystick up/down until Manual is

selected.
4 - Move the joystick to the right, select Min. Temp. (lower limit value).
- Move the joystick up/down to set the values.
5 - Move the joystick to the right, select Max. Temp. (upper limit value).
- Move the joystick up/down to set the value.
5.1 - If necessary, Select X and press OK to go back to the mode menu.
 Manual scaling is activated. M is displayed bottom right.
Setting ScaleAssist
The ScaleAssist function calculates a display-neutral scale depending on the
inside and outside temperature. This scale graduation can be used to detect
structural defects in buildings.
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2 - Press OK.
3 - In the mode menu, move the joystick up/down until ScaleAssist is

selected.
4 - Move the joystick to the right, select Temp. In (indoor temperature).

5 - Move the joystick to the right, select Temp. Out (outdoor

temperature).
5 - If necessary, Select X, press OK to go back to the mode menu.
7 - Activate ScaleAssist: Select ✔ and press OK.
 Manual scaling is activated. S is displayed at bottom right.
7.6 Setting emissivity and reflected

temperature
This function is only available if the Image type is set to infrared image.
You can choose between user-defined emissivity and 8 materials with

permanently set emissivity. The reflected temperature (RTC) can be set
individually.
Other materials can be imported into the instrument from an existing list
using the PC software.
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 emissivity, bright metals and metal oxides
only have limited suitability for infrared measurement. Highly inaccurate
measurements should be expected. A remedy for this is coatings that increase
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emissivity, e.g. paint or emission adhesive (accessory: 0554 0051), which must
be applied to the object to be measured.
The following table gives typical emissivities of important materials. These
values can be used as a guide for user-defined settings.
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) 0.90
Glass (90 °C) 0.94
Rubber, hard (23 °C) 0.94
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, oxidised (130 °C) 0.76
Plastics: PE, PP, PVC (20 °C) 0.94
Brass, oxidised (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, 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. In most cases, the reflected temperature is
identical to the ambient air temperature. Only when objects with strong
emissions at much lower temperatures (such as cloudless skies during outdoor
readings) or much higher temperatures (such as ovens or machines) are in
proximity to the object being measured should the radiation temperature of
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these sources be determined and used. The reflected temperature has little
effect on objects with high emissivity.
@ Further information can be found in the Pocket Guide.
7.6.1 Selecting the emissivity

1 - Select the Emissivity function.
2 - Move the joystick up/down to select the required substance or

material (with fixed emissivity).
7.6.2 Customizing the emissivity

2 - Move the joystick up/down until User defined is selected.

- Move the joystick to the right until E is selected.
- Manually set value.
7.6.3 Setting RTC

2 - Move the joystick to the right until RTC is selected.

- Manually set value.
7.6.4 Setting ε-Assist

2 - Move the joystick to the right until ε-Assist is selected.
3 - Press OK.
4 - Affix ε-marker to the object and measure with the camera.
 RTC and emissivity are automatically adjusted.
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5 - Press OK.
If it is not physically possible to determine the emissivity due to the

same object temperature and reflected temperature, the input field
opens again. The emission value must be input manually.
7.7 Selecting the colour palette

This function is only available if the Image type is set to infrared image.
1 - Select the Palette function.
2 - Move the joystick up/down to select the required colour palette and
then press OK.
7.8 Image type

The display can be switched between infrared image and real image (digital
camera).
1 - Select the Image type function.
2 - Move the joystick up or down and choose between infrared image or

real image view.
3 - Press OK to confirm the selection.
7.9 Configuration
7.9.1 Settings
Country settings
The user interface language can be set.
1 - Select Configuration → Settings → Country settings.
2 - Move the joystick up/down to select the required language and

then press OK.
Set time/date
Time and date can be set. The time and date format are set automatically based
on the selected user interface language.
1 - Select Configuration → Settings → Set time/date.
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2 - Move the joystick to the right/left to select the required setting option.
3 - Move the joystick up/down to set the value.
4 - After setting all values, select ✔ and press OK.
Temperature unit
The temperature unit can be set.
1 - Select Configuration → Settings → Temperature unit.
2 - Move the joystick up/down to select the required unit and then
press OK.
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.
1 - Select Configuration → Settings → Power-save options.
2 - Move the joystick up/down to select the required intensity level

and then press OK.
7.9.2 SuperResolution
SuperResolution is a technology to improve image quality. For each shot a
sequence of images is saved in the thermal imager. Using the camera, App, or
PC software, an image is recorded with four times more measurement values
(no interpolation). The geometric resolution (IFOV) is improved by a factor of
1.6.
To use the function, the following conditions must be fulfilled:
• The camera is hand-held.
• The objects to be imaged do not move.
1 - Select Menu → Configuration → SuperResolution.
2 - Press OK to enable or disable the function.
7.9.3 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
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functions. The JPEG file is saved under the same file name as the associated
BMT file and can be opened on the PC, even without using the IRSoft PC
software.
1 - Select Menu → Configuration → Save JPEG.
2 - Press OK.
3 - Move the joystick up/down until On/Off is selected.
4 - Add a date/time stamp to a JPEG file if required. Turn function on or

off for this.
7.9.4 Connectivity
Enable/disable WLAN or Bluetooth®
1 - Select Menu → Configuration → Connectivity.
2 - Move the joystick to the right (>).

- Select WLAN and press OK to enable
(✔) or disable the function.
- Select Bluetooth and press OK to enable
(✔) or disable the function.
3 - Press Esc to cancel the process.
If there is an active Bluetooth connection and a WLAN connection is

activated in addition, the Bluetooth data transfer is continued. However,
it is not possible to establish a new connection to a humidity probe.
7.9.5 Configure key

1 Select Menu → Configuration → Configure key.
2 See the section “Quick select button”.
7.9.6 Ambient conditions

Measurement deviations arising due to high humidity or large distances to the
object to be measured can be corrected. Correction parameters must be
entered for this.
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If the camera is connected to an optional humidity radio probe, the ambient

temperature and humidity are transferred automatically.
Values for ambient temperature (Temperature) and ambient humidity (Humidity)
can be set manually.
1 - Select Menu → Configuration → Ambient conditions.
2 - Move the joystick up/down to set the temperature value.
3 - Move the joystick to the right.
4 - Move the joystick up/down to set the humidity value.
7.9.7 Info
1 - Select Menu → Configuration → Info.
The following instrument information is displayed:

 • Device data (e.g. serial number, device name, firmware version)
• Options
• Measurement settings
• Connectivity
7.9.8 Certificates
1 Select Menu → Configuration → Certificates.
- Displays the radio certificates for the instrument.


7.9.9 Fullscreen mode
The scale and the quick select button function indicator can be hidden.
1 - Select Menu → Configuration → Fullscreen mode.
 When Fullscreen Mode is activated, the scale and icon for the quick
select button are hidden. When a key is pressed, these elements are
displayed briefly.
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7.9.10 Reset options

Reset image counter
After a reset, the consecutive numbering of images starts again from

the beginning. When saving images, already saved images with the
same number are overwritten!
Back up all saved images before resetting the counter to prevent
possible overwriting.
1 - Select Menu → Configuration → Reset options.
2 - Select the Reset image counter function.
 Reset image counter? is displayed.
3 - Select ✔ and press OK to reset the image counter.
3.1 - Press Esc or select X and press OK to cancel the process.
Factory settings
The instrument settings can be reset to the factory settings.
Time/date, country settings and image counter are not reset.
1 - Menu → Configuration → Reset options.
2 - Select the Factory settings function.
 Apply factory settings? is displayed.
3 - Select ✔ and press OK to reset to factory settings.
Formatting
The image memory can be formatted.
When formatting, all data saved in the memory is lost.
Back up all saved images before formatting to prevent loss of data.
Formatting does not reset the image counter.
1 - Menu → Configuration → Reset options.
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8 Maintenance
2 - Select the Format function.
 Format memory? is displayed.
3 - Select ✔ and press OK to format the memory.
8 Maintenance
8.1 Charging the rechargeable battery
1 - Open the cover of the interface
terminal.
2 - Connect the recharger cable to the Micro-USB interface.
3 - Connect the mains unit to a mains socket.
 The charging process starts.

If the battery has been completely drained, the charging time is
approx. 5 hours.
 Whether the battery is full or charging is indicated.
8.2 Changing the rechargeable battery

WARNING
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.
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8 Maintenance
1 - Switch the instrument off.
2 - Open battery compartment.
3 - Release the battery and remove.
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8 Maintenance
4 - Insert new battery and slide upwards

until it clicks into place.
5 - Close the battery compartment.
8.3 Cleaning the instrument

Cleaning the instrument housing
 - The interface terminal is closed.

- The battery compartment is closed.
1 - Rub down the surface of the instrument with a damp cloth. Use mild
household cleaning agents or soapy water for this.
Cleaning the lens and display
1 - If the lens is dirty, clean it with a cotton bud.
2 - If the display is dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth (e.g. microfibre

cloth).
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8 Maintenance
8.4 Firmware update

The current firmware version is available at www.testo.com.
There are two options available:
• Performing an update using IRSoft or
• Performing an update with the thermal imager
Downloading firmware
1 - Download firmware: Firmware-testo-865-872.exe
2 - Unzip file: double-click on the exe. file
 FW_T87x_Vx.xx.bin is stored in the selected folder.
8.4.1 Performing an update using IRSoft

8.4.1.1 Preparing the camera
 - The rechargeable battery is fully charged or the camera is connected
to the mains adapter.
1 - Connect the computer to the camera with the USB cable.
2 - Switch on the camera.
8.4.1.2 Performing an update

 IRSoft is activated.
1 - Select Camera → Configuration.
2 - Click on Configure thermal imager.
 The Camera settings window opens.
3 - Select Instrument settings → Firmware Update → OK.
 FW_T87x_Vx.xx.bin is displayed.
4 - Select Open.
 Firmware update is performed.
 Thermal imager is automatically restarted. Update complete.
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8 Maintenance
In certain circumstances, the camera reports: Firmware update

finished. Please restart the device. A restart is not performed.
Action:
- After 10 seconds, switch off the camera; switch back on again after 3
seconds.
 The current firmware version is displayed.
8.4.2 Performing an update with the camera

8.4.2.1 Preparing the camera
 - The rechargeable battery is fully charged or the camera is connected
to the mains adapter.
1 - Switch on the camera.
2 - Open the cover of the interface.
3 - Connect the computer to the camera with the USB cable.
 The camera is displayed as MTP Device - testo_8xx in Window

Explorer.
8.4.2.2 Performing an update

1 - Copy the FW_T87x_Vx.xx.bin- file to the camera directory using drag
& drop.
2 - Wait until the firmware has been copied.
 Firmware update is performed.
3 - Observe the progress bar.
 Thermal imager is automatically restarted. Update complete.
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9 Tips and assistance
9 Tips and assistance

9.1 Questions and answers
Question Possible cause / solution
Error! Memory full! is Insufficient memory available: Transfer images
displayed. to the PC or delete.
Error! Permissible Switch off the camera, allow the instrument to
instrument temperature cool down and observe the permissible
exceeded! is displayed. ambient temperature.
~ is displayed before a value. Value is outside the measuring range:
extended display range with no guarantee of
accuracy.
--- or +++ is displayed Value is outside the measuring range and the
instead of a value. extended display range.
xxx is displayed instead of a Value cannot be calculated: Check parameter
value. settings for plausibility.
Automatic zeroing (audible Camera is still in its warm-up period (takes
“click” and brief image approx. 90 seconds): Wait until the warm-up
freeze) is carried out very period has passed.
frequently.
Real image camera only takes very dark or
is displayed on sometimes even black real images. Restart the
screen. camera.
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.
9.2 Accessories and spare parts

Description Order no.
Battery charging station 5 V, 2 A 0554 1103
Spare rechargeable battery 0554 8721
Additional markers for ε-Assist function (10 off) 0554 0872
Emission tape 0554 0051
ISO calibration certificate: calibration points at 0°C, 0520 0489
25°C, 50°C
ISO calibration certificate: calibration points at 0°C, 0520 0490
100°C, 200°C
ISO calibration certificate: Freely selectable calibration 0520 0495
points in the range -18 °C to 250 °C
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10 Authorisations and certification
For further accessories and spare parts, please refer to the product catalogues
and brochures or look up at www.testo.com.
10 Authorisations and certification

Please refer to the commissioning instructions supplied for testo 865s, 868s,
871s, 872s (0973 8723).
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Testo SE & Co. KGaA
Celsiusstraße 2
79822 Titisee-Neustadt
Germany
Telefon: +49 7653 681-0
E-Mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.testo.com
0970 8725 en 02 – 10.2022

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1 Safety and disposal

2.2 General technical data

Colour palettes 10 options:

WLAN Connectivity Communication with the testo Thermography

Max. Operating height 2000 m

3 Description of the instrument

3.1 Instrument / operating elements

3.1 Displays overview

: Battery operation, capacity 75-100%

: Battery operation, capacity 50-75%

: Battery operation, capacity 25-50%

: Battery operation, capacity 10-25%

: Battery operation, capacity 0-10%

: Mains operation, battery is charging

3.2 Power supply

4.2 Switching instrument on and off

1 - Remove protective cap from the lens.

 The camera starts.

 The start screen appears on the

To ensure measuring accuracy, the camera performs automatic zeroing

 The display goes off.

 The camera is switched off.

4.3 Getting to know the menu

2 - Move the joystick to highlight a

3 - Press OK to select the function.

4.4 Quick select button

Menu item Function

Alternately switches the image display

 The Configure key selection menu

 The activated function is marked with

2 - Move the joystick up/down until the

 The quick select button is assigned

 The icon for the selected function is

Using the quick select button

 The function assigned to the quick

5 WLAN connection - using the App

 The Configuration menu opens.

 A check mark appears when WLAN is enabled.

While WLAN is activated, the image gallery cannot be accessed.

Explanation of WLAN icons

5.2 Using the App

 The WLAN connection to the thermal imager is established.

5.2.2 Select display

 The WLAN connection to the thermal imager is established.

 The display on the thermal imager is shown on your mobile end

 The WLAN connection to the thermal imager is established.

 The display on the thermal imager is shown on your mobile end

 The WLAN connection to the thermal imager is established.

 The saved images are displayed and can be managed.

Bluetooth® 4.0 required

2 - Move the joystick and select Configuration.

3 - Move the joystick down and select Connectivity.

4 - Select Bluetooth® and press OK to enable (a check mark appears

Explanation of Bluetooth® icons

Probe readings are being transmitted.

Before a value can be displayed, the corresponding measurement