TESTO 830-T4 User manual

Instruction manual
testo 830-T4
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Melrose, MA 02176
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1. Genaral Information 9
1. General Information
Please read this document through carefully and familiarise
yourself with the operation of the product before putting it to use.
Keep this documentation to hand so that you can refer to it when
necessary.
2. Product Description
3. Safety Information
Avoid electrical hazards:
Contact measurement: Do not measure on or near live parts.
Infrared measurement: Please adhere to the required safe
distance when measuring on live parts.
Preserving product safety/warranty claims:
Operate the instrument properly and according to its intended
purpose and within the parameters specified. Do not use
force.
Do not expose to electromagnetic radiation (e.g. microwaves,
induction heating systems), static charge, heat or extreme
fluctuations in temperature.
Do not store together with solvents (e.g. acetone).
Open the instrument only when this is expressly described in
the documentation for maintenance purposes.
Laser radiation!
Do not look into laser beam. Laser class 2.
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Accessories
Name Item no.
Water-tight
immersion/penetration
probe,
-60 to +400°C/
-76 to +752°F 0602 1293
Quick-reaction
surface probe,
-60 to +300°C/
-76 to +572°F 0602 0393
Robust air probe,
-60 to +400°C/
-76 to +752°F 0602 1793
Leather protection
sleeve 0516 8302
Emissivity adhesive tape
ε=0.95 0554 0051
Infrared
sensor,
laser
Battery compartment
Display
On/Off switch
Contact
measurement
Measurement
button:
infrared
measurement
Infrared
measurement
Probe socket

4. Intended Use10
Ensure correct disposal:
Dispose of defective rechargeable batteries and spent
batteries at the collection points provided.
Send the instrument directly to us at the end of its life cycle.
We will ensure that it is disposed of in an environmentally
friendly manner.
4. Intended Use
testo 830 is a compact infrared thermometer for the non-contact
measurement of surface temperatures. A contact measurement
can additionally be made with a connected probe.
Not suitable for diagnostic measurements inthe medical
sector!
5. Technical Data
Feature testo 830-T4
Parameter °C/°F
Infrared measurement range -30 to +400°C/-22 to +752°F
Infrared resolution 0.1°C/0.1°F
Infrared accuracy ±1.0°C/1.8°F or 1.0% of reading (+0.1 to +400°C/+32 to +752°F)1;
(at 23°C/73°F) ±1.5°C/2.7°F or 1.5% of reading (-20 to 0°C/-4 to +32°F)1;
+/- 1 digit ±2.0°C/3.6°F or 2.0% of reading (-30 to -20°C/-22 to -4°F)1
Emissivity 0.2 to 1.0 adjustable
Infrared measurement rate 0.5s
Temp. sensor Thermocouple Type K (attachable)
Measurement range of temp sensor -50 to +500°C/-58 to +932°F
Resolution of temp. sensor 0.1°C/0.1°F
Accuracy of temp. sensor ±0.5°C/0.9°F+0.5% of reading
(±1 digit) at rated temperature 22°C/72°F
Measuring rate of temp. sensor 0.5s
Optics (90% value) 30:1 (regarding the distance of
1,0 m to measuring object typically) 2
Operating temperature -20 to +50°C/-4 to +122°F
Transport/Storage temperature -40 to +70°C/-40 to +158°F
Power supply 9V block battery
Battery life 15 h
Housing ABS
Dimensions (LxHxB) 190 x 75 x 38mm/7.5 x 3.0 x 1.5in
CE guideline 2004/108/EEC
Warranty 2 years
Laser
Laser type 2 x laser
Power < 1 mW
Wavelength 645 to 660 nm
Class 2
Standard DIN NE 60825-1:2001-11
1the larger value applies
2+Opening diameter of the sensor (16mm / 0.6in)
6. Initial Operation
Insert battery: See 9.1 Changing the battery.

7. Operation 11
7. Operation
7.1 Connecting probe
Connect temperature probe to probe socket. Observe +/-!
7.2 Switching on/off
Switch on instrument: or measurement button.
- All display segments light up briefly. The instrument changes to
the infrared mode ( lights up). The display light remains for
15 seconds every time a button is activated.
Switch off instrument: Keep pressed until display darkens.
The instrument switches off after 10min if no buttons are
activated.
7.3 Measuring
Please heed information on infrared measurement/contact
measurement.
The instrument is switched on.
Infrared measurement
1Start measurement: Keep or measurement button pressed.
2Locate object to be measured using laser point: Laser marks
the upper and lower end of the measurement spot (at distance
to measurment object from 1,0 m; see chapter 11.3
measurement spot, distance).
- The current reading is shown (2 measurements per second)
3End measurement: Release button.
-HOLD lights up. The last reading is retained until the next
measurement.
Contact measurement
Temperature probe is connected.
Position contact thermometer in/on the measurement object
and activate the measurement: .
- The instrument changes to the contact measurement mode
( lights up). The current reading is shown.
Return to infrared meas. mode: or measurement button.
Setting the emissivity
Instrument is in the infrared measurement mode.
If no button is pressed for 3 s in the emissivity mode, the
instrument switches to the infrared measurement mode.
1and simultaneously.
2Set emissivity: or .
- The instrument switches to the infrared measurement mode.
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8. Settings12
8. Settings
Instrument is switched off
If no button is activated in the setting mode for 3 s, the
instrument changes to the next mode.
1Keep and pressed.
- All display segments light up briefly. The instrument changes to
the setting mode.
2Select parameter (°C or °F): .
3Set alarm (ALARM): or . Keep button pressed in order to
advance more quickly.
4Set alarm criterion (alarm overshot: , alarm undershot: ): .
- All segments light up briefly. The instrument changes to the
infrared measurement mode.
There is a visible and audible alarm if the set alarm values are
exceeded.
9. Service and Maintenance
9.1 Changing the battery
Instrument must be switched off!
1Open battery compartment:
Open up cover.
2Remove used battery and insert new
one. Observe +/-. The minus should be
visible once the battery is inserted.
3Close battery compartment: Close
cover.
9.2 Clean instrument
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or solutions.
Clean the housing with a damp cloth (soap water).
Carefully clean the lens with water or cotton buds dipped in
water or medical alcohol.