TESTO 883 User manual

testo 883 - thermal imager
Instruction manual

Contents
Contents
1About this document ...........................................................................7
2Safety and disposal..............................................................................7
3Product-specific approvals .................................................................8
4Product-specific information...............................................................8
5Support .................................................................................................8
6Scope of delivery..................................................................................8
7Product description .............................................................................9
7.1 Use.....................................................................................................................9
7.1 Instrument / operating elements overview...........................................................9
7.1 Displays overview.............................................................................................11
7.2 Power supply ....................................................................................................12
8Commissioning ..................................................................................13
8.1 Touchscreen operating concept........................................................................13
8.2 Operation via joystick........................................................................................13
8.3 Rechargeable battery .......................................................................................14
8.4 Switching the instrument on and off ..................................................................16
8.5 Getting to know the menu .................................................................................17
8.6 Quick select button ...........................................................................................17
8.7 Changing the lens.............................................................................................20
8.7.1 Removing the lens ...................................................................................................20
8.7.2 Attaching a new lens ................................................................................................21
9WLAN connection – using the App...................................................23
9.1 Activating/disabling the connection ...................................................................23
9.2 Using the App...................................................................................................24
9.2.1 Establishing a connection.........................................................................................24
9.2.2 Select display...........................................................................................................25
10 Bluetooth®connection.......................................................................26
11 Performing the measurement............................................................29
11.1 Saving an image with preview...........................................................................29
11.2 Setting measuring functions..............................................................................30
11.2.1 Pixel mark................................................................................................................32
11.2.2 New Min/Max on area ..............................................................................................33
11.2.3 Differential temperature............................................................................................34
11.2.4 External values ........................................................................................................35
11.2.5 SiteRecognition........................................................................................................36
11.2.6 IFOV ........................................................................................................................37
11.2.7 Isotherm...................................................................................................................38
11.2.8 Alarm .......................................................................................................................39

Contents
11.2.9 Zoom....................................................................................................................... 41
11.3 Image gallery....................................................................................................42
11.4 Scale ................................................................................................................44
11.5 Emissivity .........................................................................................................47
11.5.1 Selecting the emissivity ........................................................................................... 49
11.5.2 Customizing the emissivity....................................................................................... 50
11.5.3 Setting RTC............................................................................................................. 50
11.5.4 Setting ε-Assist........................................................................................................ 51
11.6 Palette ..............................................................................................................52
11.7 Image type ....................................................................................................... 53
11.8 SiteRecognition ................................................................................................54
11.9 Voice annotation...............................................................................................55
11.10 Configuration....................................................................................................56
11.10.1 Settings ................................................................................................................... 56
11.10.2 SuperResolution...................................................................................................... 63
11.10.3 Save JPEG.............................................................................................................. 63
11.10.4 Connectivity............................................................................................................. 64
11.10.5 Protective glass ....................................................................................................... 65
11.10.6 Lens ........................................................................................................................ 66
11.10.7 Quick select button .................................................................................................. 68
11.10.8 Ambient conditions .................................................................................................. 68
11.10.9 Color selection......................................................................................................... 70
11.10.10 Info.......................................................................................................................... 71
11.10.11 Certificates .............................................................................................................. 72
11.10.12 Fullscreen mode...................................................................................................... 74
11.10.13 Reset options .......................................................................................................... 75
11.10.13.1 Reset counter..........................................................................................................................75
11.10.13.2 Factory settings.......................................................................................................................77
11.10.13.3 Formatting ...............................................................................................................................78
12 Maintenance....................................................................................... 80
12.1 Charging the rechargeable battery....................................................................80
12.2 Changing the rechargeable battery................................................................... 80
12.3 Cleaning the instrument.................................................................................... 82
12.4 Firmware update ..............................................................................................83
12.4.1 Performing an update using IRSoft .......................................................................... 83
12.4.1.1 Preparing the camera .............................................................................................................83
12.4.1.2 Performing an update .............................................................................................................83
12.4.2 Performing an update with the camera..................................................................... 84
12.4.2.1 Preparing the camera .............................................................................................................84
12.4.2.2 Performing an update .............................................................................................................84

Contents
13 Technical data ....................................................................................86
13.1 Optical data ......................................................................................................86
13.2 Image presentation...........................................................................................86
13.3 Data interfaces .................................................................................................87
13.4 Measuring functions..........................................................................................87
13.5 Imager features ................................................................................................88
13.6 Image storage...................................................................................................89
13.7 Audio functions.................................................................................................89
13.8 Power supply ....................................................................................................89
13.9 Ambient conditions ...........................................................................................89
13.10 Physical features ..............................................................................................90
13.11 Standards, tests................................................................................................90
14 Questions and answers .....................................................................91
15 Accessories ........................................................................................91

1 About this document
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1About 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.
•Familiarity with a PC as well as the Microsoft®products is assumed in this
documentation.
Symbols and writing standards
Display Explanation
Note: basic or further information.
1. ...
2. ...
Action: several steps, the sequence must be followed.
•…
List
> ...
Action: one step or optional step.
- ...
Result of an action.
✓…
Requirement
1...
2...
Position numbers for the clarification of the relationship
between text and picture.
Menu
Elements of the instrument, the instrument display or the
program interface.
[OK]
Control keys of the instrument or buttons of the program
interface.
... | ...
Functions/paths within a menu.
“...” Example entries
2Safety and disposal
Take the testo information document into account (accompanies the product).

3Product-specific approvals
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3Product-specific approvals
Please find the current country approvals in the enclosed Approvals and
Certifications document.
4Product-specific information
ATTENTION
Damage to the detector!
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.
5Support
You can find up-to-date information on products, downloads and links to contact
addresses for support queries on the Testo website at: www.testo.com.
6Scope of delivery
testo 883
Individual unit in a case
testo 883
Kit in a case
testo 883
testo 883
USB-C cable
USB-C cable
Mains unit (USB)
Mains unit (USB)
Rechargeable battery
Rechargeable battery
Technical documentation
Technical documentation
Calibration protocol
Calibration protocol
Carrying strap
Carrying strap
Bluetooth®headset (country-specific
radio authorization)
Bluetooth®headset (country-specific
radio authorization)
Spare rechargeable battery
Telephoto lens
Charging cradle (with cable)

7 Product description
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7Product description
7.1 Use
The testo 883 is a handy, robust thermal imager. You can use it to undertake
the non-contact measurement and display of surface temperature distribution.
Areas of application
•Preventive maintenance / servicing: Electrical and mechanical inspection of
systems and machines
•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
7.1 Instrument / operating elements
overview
Element Function
1
Touchscreen monitor
Displays infrared and real images, menus and
functions
2
Interface terminal
Contains USB-C port for power supply and
connection to the computer
3
- key
- Esc key
- Switch camera on and off
- Cancel action

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Element Function
4
- OK key
- Joystick
- Open menu, select function, confirm setting
- Navigate within the menu, highlight function,
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;
protective cap
Takes infrared images; protects the lens
Lens is interchangeable
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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7.1 Displays overview
Element Function
1
Status bar
The following values are displayed in the status
bar depending on the setting:
•Humidity and ambient temperature
•Current, voltage, solar radiation and power
•Differential temperature
•Zoom level (2 x, 4 x)
2
Open menu.
3
Image display
IR image or real image display
4
Protective glass enabled
5
Headset connected
6
Battery capacity / charge status:
: 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.
7
°C or °F
Unit set for reading and scale displays.

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Element Function
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Scale
- Temperature unit
- White characters: temperature margin of the
image displayed, showing the
minimum/maximum reading (with automatic
scale adjustment) or the set
minimum/maximum display value (with
manual scale adjustment).
9
E ...
Set emissivity.
10
A, M or S
A - automatic scale adjustment
M - manual scale adjustment
S - ScaleAssist is enabled
11
Quick select button
The set function is displayed.
7.2 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
35 °C).
It is also possible to charge the battery using a charging station (accessory).
To maintain system data during a power interruption (e.g. when changing the
battery), the data is stored temporarily.

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8Commissioning
8.1 Touchscreen operating concept
Familiarize yourself with the touchscreen operating concept before you use the
measuring instrument.
Actions are carried out by:
Description
Tapping
To open applications, select menu icons or
press buttons on the display, in each case tap
these with your finger.
8.2 Operation via joystick
Move the joystick up/down and right/left to select the individual menus.
1
Move joystick up/down or to the
left/right.
2
Press joystick [OK] to confirm the
selection.
Please read the testo 883 1st steps commissioning instructions
supplied (0972 8830).

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8.3 Rechargeable battery
The camera is delivered without a battery inserted. The rechargeable
battery is supplied separately and must first be unpacked and inserted
in the camera.
1
Pull back the unlocking button to
open the battery compartment cover
on the bottom of the handle.
2
Push the battery all the way into the
rechargeable battery slot until this is
flush with the bottom of the handle.
3
Close the battery compartment cover
and secure with the unlocking button.

The thermal imager starts automatically.

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Initial charging of the battery
The imager is supplied with a partially charged battery. Charge the battery fully
before using it for the first time.
1
Connect the country-specific adapter required for the existing mains to
the mains unit.
2
Open the cover on the left side of the
thermal imager.
3
Connect the mains unit to the USB-C jack.
4
Connect the USB cable to the USB mains unit.

The thermal imager starts automatically.
The battery can be recharged with the imager switched on or off. This
has no effect on the time required to charge the battery.

Battery charging starts.
5
Fully charge the battery, then disconnect the instrument from the
mains unit.

After initial charging of the battery, the imager is ready for use.
A desktop charging station (order no. 0554 8801) can also be used to
charge the battery.
Rechargeable battery care
•Do not fully exhaust rechargeable batteries.
•Store rechargeable batteries only when charged and at low temperatures,
but not below 0 °C (best storage conditions are 50-80% charge, at an
ambient temperature of 10-20 °C, recharge completely before using again).
•For longer breaks, you should discharge and recharge the batteries every 3-
4 months. Trickle charging should not exceed 2 days.

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8.4 Switching the 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.
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 on the display is
complete.

The display goes off.

The camera is switched off.

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8.5 Getting to know the menu
testo 883 can also be operated via the monitor’s touchscreen feature.
1
Press OK or tap to open the
menu.

Menu opens.
2
Select the submenu (joystick or touchscreen).

Submenu opens.
3
To exit the submenu again:
oTap or or
oMove the joystick to the left or move the joystick to the menu
bar and confirm with OK.
8.6 Quick select button
The quick select button is another navigation option that allows you to access
certain functions by pressing or tapping the icon of the quick select button on
the screen.

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Quick select menu items
Menu item Function
Image gallery
Opens an overview of saved images.
Scale
(This function is only available if
the Image type is set to
infrared)
Set scale limits.
Emissivity
(This function is only available if
the Image type is set to
infrared)
Set emissivity (E) and reflected temperature
(RTC).
Palette
Toggles the palette selection.
Adjustment
(This function is only available if
the Image type is set to
infrared)
Carries out manual zeroing.
Image type
Alternately switches the image display
between infrared and real image.
Laser
Activates the laser pointer.
Zoom
Enlarges the image section (2 x, 4 x)
SiteRecognition
Site recognition
Changing assignment
1
Move the joystick to the right.
1.1
Open the Menu.
1.2
Select Configuration (joystick or touchscreen).

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
Configuration opens.
1.3
Select Configure key (joystick or touchscreen).

The Configure key selection menu
opens. The activated function is
marked with a dot ( ).
2
Select the required menu item (joystick or touchscreen).

The quick select button is assigned to the selected menu item.

The icon for the selected function is displayed bottom right.

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Using the quick select button
1
Press .

The function assigned to the quick select button is carried out.
8.7 Changing the lens
Only lenses that have been adjusted to the respective thermal imager can be
used. The serial number on the lens must match the serial number displayed in
the imager, .
The lens can be changed while the imager is running. The imager
automatically detects which lens is fitted and makes the information
readily available in the menu.

The imager must be placed on a stable surface.
8.7.1 Removing the lens
1
Turn the lens fixing ring anti-
clockwise as far as it will go.
2
Turn the lens anti-clockwise as far as
it will go.