testo 875 · Thermal imager

Instruction manual
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1 Contents
1 Contents ...................................................................................................3

2 Safety and the environment....................................................................4

2.1. About this document ........................................................................4
2.2. Ensure safety...................................................................................5
2.3. Protecting the environment..............................................................6

3 Specifications ..........................................................................................7
3.1. Use ..................................................................................................7
3.2. Technical data .................................................................................8

4 Product description...............................................................................12
4.1. Overview........................................................................................12
4.2. Basic properties.............................................................................13

5 First steps ..............................................................................................14

5.1. Commissioning ..............................................................................14
5.2. Getting to know the product...........................................................16

6 Using the product ..................................................................................21

6.1. Menu functions ..............................................................................21
6.1.1. Measuring functions.......................................................................................21
6.1.2. Image gallery .................................................................................................22
6.1.3. Scale..............................................................................................................24
6.1.4. Display...........................................................................................................24
6.1.5. Emissivity.......................................................................................................25
6.1.6. Palette ...........................................................................................................28
6.1.7. Configuration .................................................................................................28
6.2. Measuring......................................................................................30

7 Maintaining the product ........................................................................32

8 Tips and assistance...............................................................................34

8.1. Questions and answers .................................................................34
8.2. Accessories and spare parts .........................................................35

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2 Safety and the environment

2 Safety and the environment

2.1. About this document
Use
> Please read this documentation through carefully and
familiarize yourself with the product before putting it to use. Pay
particular attention to the safety instructions and warning advice
in order to prevent injuries and damage to the products.
> Keep this document to hand so that you can refer to it when
necessary.
> Hand this documentation 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
indicates circumstances that may lead to
CAUTION
damage to the products

Symbols and writing standards

Represen- Explanation
tation
Note: Basic or further information.

1. ... Action: more steps, the sequence must be followed.

2. ...
> ... Action: a step or an optional step.
- ... Result of an action.
Menu Elements of the instrument, the instrument displays
or the program interface.
[OK] Control keys of the instrument or buttons of the
program interface.
... | ... Functions/paths within a menu.
“...” Example entries

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2.2. Ensure safety

> Only operate the product properly, for its intended purpose and
within the parameters specified in the technical data. Do not
use any force.
> Do not operate the instrument if there are signs of damage at
the housing, power supply or feed lines.
The thermal imager must not be directed at the sun or other
sources of intense radiation (e.g. objects with temperatures greater
than 500 °C) during operation. This may lead to serious damage to
the detector. The manufacturer accepts no warranty for this type of
damage to the 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
instrument that is described in the documentation. Follow the
prescribed steps exactly. Use only original spare parts from
Testo.
> Improper use of rechargeable batteries can lead to destruction
or injuries by means of current surges, fire or escaping
chemicals. The following instructions must be observed to avoid
such hazards:
• Only use in accordance with the directions in the instruction
manual.
• Do not short, take apart or modify.
• Do not expose to heavy impacts, water, fire or temperatures
above 60 °C.
• Do not store in the proximity of metal objects.
• Do not use leaky or damaged rechargeable batteries. In the
event of contact with battery acid: Thoroughly wash affected
area with water and consult a doctor, if necessary.
• Only charge in the instrument or the recommended charging
station.
• Immediately stop the charging process if this is not
completed in the given time.

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• 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
collection for electric and electronic devices (observe local
regulations) or return the product to Testo for disposal.

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3 Specifications
3.1. Use
The testo 875 is a handy and robust thermal imager. It opens the
door to contactless determination and illustration of the temperature
distribution on surfaces for you.
Typical areas of application are:
• Building inspection (heating, ventilation and air conditioning
trade, company technicians, engineering offices, experts):
Energy evaluation of buildings
• Preventative maintenance (servicing): Mechanical and electrical
inspection of systems and machines
• Production monitoring (quality assurance): Monitoring
production processes
The testo 875 is available in several versions, which are tailored to
various usage requirements:
• testo 875-1: High-quality wide-angle lens 32° x 23, detector
160 x 120, manual focus, 2 GB SD card for approx. 1000
images, minimum focus distance 10 cm
• testo 875-2: High-quality wide-angle lens 32° x 23, detector
160 x 120, manual focus, 2 GB SD card for approx. 1000
images, minimum focus distance 10 cm, integrated digital
camera, exchangeable lens, display of surface moisture
distribution

Export control
Thermal imagers may be subject to the export restrictions of the
European Union.
Please observe the national regulations for export control when
exporting.

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3.2. Technical data

Infrared image output
Characteristic Values
Field of vision/min. Standard lens: 32° x 23°/0.1 m (0.33 ft)
focusing distance testo 875-2 only (optional):
Telephoto lens: 9° x 7°/0.5 m (1.64 ft)
Thermal sensitivity < 100 mK typically, < 110 mK at 30 °C
(NETD) (86 °F)
Geometric resolution Standard lens: 3.3 mrad
Telephoto lens: 1 mrad
Refresh rate 9 Hz
Focus manual
Detector type FPA 160 x 120 pixels, a.Si
Spectral range 8 - 14 μm

Visual image output (testo 875-2 only)

Characteristic Values
Field of vision/min. 33° x 25°/0.4 m (1.31 ft)
focusing distance
Image size 640 x 480 pixels
Refresh rate 8 to 15 Hz

Image presentation
Characteristic Values
Image display 3.5" LCD with 320 x 240 pixels
Display options testo 875-1: Infrared image
testo 880-2: Infrared image/real
image/infrared and real image
Video output USB 2.0
Video stream 9 Hz
Color palettes 4 options

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Measuring
Characteristic Values
Temperature range -20 - 100 °C/0 - 280°C (-4 - 212 °F/32 -
(can be changed) 536°F)
Accuracy ±2 °C (±3.6 °F) or ±2 % of reading
(whichever is the greater)
Reproducibility ±1 °C (±1.8 °F) or ±1 % (whichever is the
greater)
Measuring point Standard lens: 10 mm at 1 m
minimum diameter Telephoto lens: 3 mm at 1 m
On-time (time to 30 s
image)
Measuring functions Standard measurement (1-point), Cold-/
Hotspot
testo 875-2: Display of the surface moisture
distribution via manual entry of the dewpoint
Compensation for manual
reflected temperature
Setting emissivity 0.01 - 1.00

Image storage
Characteristic Values
File format .bmt
Export options in .bmp, .jpg, .csv
Removable memory SD card
Memory capacity Scope of delivery: 2 GB (approx. 1000
images)

Lens
Characteristic Values
Standard lens 32° x 23°
Telephoto lens (testo 9° x 7°
872-2 optional)
Aperture 1.0

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Power supply
Characteristic Values
Battery type Fast-charging, Li-ion battery can be
changed on-site
Operating time approx. 4 h at 20 - 30 °C (68 - 86 °F)
Charging option In instrument/in charging station (optional)
Power supply Yes, with power supply 0554 8808
operation
Power supply output 5 V/4 A
voltage

Ambient conditions
Characteristic Values
Operating -15 - 40 °C (5 - 113 °F)
temperature
Storage -30 - 60 °C (-22 - 140 °F)
temperature
Air humidity 20 - 80 %RH, not condensing
Enclosure rating of IP54 (Interface terminals closed, battery
the housing connected, lens mounted)

Physical features
Characteristic Values
Weight 900 g (including battery)
Dimensions 152 x 108 x 262 mm (5.98 x 4.17 x 10.31")
Tripod mounting Yes, with adapter (included in delivery)
Housing ABS
Protection class IP 54
Vibration max. 2 G

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PC software
Characteristic Values
System Operating system Windows XP Service
requirements Pack 2 or Windows Vista
USB 2.0 interface

Standards, tests, warranty

Characteristic Values
EU Directive 2004/108/EC
Vibration IEC 60068-2-6
Warranty 2 years, warranty conditions: see website
www.testo.com/warranty

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4 Product description
4.1. Overview
Product components

1 Display.
2 Control keys:
Key Functions
[ ] Switch the imager on/off.
[OK] and Joystick • Press [OK]:
Open menu, confirm selection/setting.
• Move [OK] up/down/right/left = Joystick
function:
Select functions, navigate
[Esc] Cancel action.
Left/right ["xy"] Call up a function. The function assigned to
quick select button the quick select button at any one time is
shown in the display.

3 Instrument rechargeable battery lock release button.

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4 Metric thread: For fastening the included tripod adapter.

Do not use desktop tripods, danger of tilting!
5 Right interface terminal: Not assigned
6 Digital camera lens: For recording visual images (testo 875-2
only)
7 Infrared camera lens: For recording thermography images.
Exchangeable lens (testo 875-2 only).
8 Rotating ring Manual focusing: For focusing manually.
9 Lens lock ring
10 [Trigger]: For recording (freezing/saving) images.
11 Left interface terminal: Memory card slot. USB interface. Power
supply socket, for connecting the included power supply.
Backup battery slot.
12 Status LED: off (no power supply connected), flashes (power
supply connected and rechargeable battery charging), lights up
(power supply connected and battery charging process
completed).

4.2. Basic properties

Power supply
The power is supplied to the instrument via an exchangeable
rechargeable battery or via the included power supply.
With the power supply connected, the power is supplied
automatically and the instrument's rechargeable battery is charged
(only at ambient temperatures from 0 to 45 °C).
Charging the battery is also possible using a desktop charging
station (accessory).
The instrument is equipped with a backup battery (type CR 1632)
to maintain the system data during an interruption in the power
supply (e.g. when the battery is changed).

File formats and file names

The images are saved according to the following pattern:
XX_YYYYY.ZZZ
XX: IR for infrared image without attached real image, IV for
infrared image with attached real image, VI for real image.
YYYYY: 5-digit consecutive number
ZZZ (file extension): BMT for infrared image without/with attached
real image, BMP for real image.

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5 First steps
5.1. Commissioning
Connect rechargeable battery
The imager is delivered with a rechargeable battery that is inserted
in the rechargeable battery slot but not connected.
> Push the battery all the way into the rechargeable battery slot
until this is flush with the bottom of the handle.

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thermal imager starts automatically.

Perform basic settings

> Remove the protective film from the display.
- The start screen appears on the display.
- The Landeseinstellungen (Country settings) dialogue is
opened.
Instrument language (Language) and temperature unit (Unit) can
be set.
1. Move Joystick up/down to select the desired option.
- The selected option has an orange border.
2. Confirm the selection with [OK].
- The selected setting is highlighted orange ( ). The arrows ( )
show that the setting can be changed.
3. Move Joystick up/down to change the setting.
4. Confirm the entry with [OK].
5. Confirm the settings with Übernehmen (Apply).
6. Press [ ] to switch off the thermal imager.

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Initial charging of rechargeable battery

The thermal imager is delivered with a partially charged battery.
Completely charge the battery before use.
> Connect the country-specific adapter required for the existing
mains to the power supply.
1. Open the cover on the left side of the thermal imager (1).
2. Connect the power supply cord to the camera ( ) (2).

3. Connect the power supply unit to a wall outlet.

- The thermal imager starts automatically.
When charging the rechargeable battery, the imager can
remain switched on or be switched off. This has no effect
on the length of the charging process.
- The charging of the rechargeable battery begins.
- The charge status is indicated on the status LED:
• LED flashes: Charging in process.
• LED lights up: Battery charged, charging process finished.
4. Charge the battery fully, then disconnect the instrument from
the power supply.
- After the initial charging of the battery, the thermal imager is
ready for operation.
Charging the battery is also possible using a desktop charging
station (accessory).

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5.2. Getting to know the product

Insert the memory card
1. Open the cover on the left side of the thermal imager.
2. Insert memory card (SD card) into the card slot (SD) (1).

> To remove the memory card: Press on the memory card to

release the lock.

Mount/remove infrared protection glass

Installation:
1. Attach the protection glass fastened to the red mounting ring to
the lens and turn the mounting ring clockwise to the stop.
2. Remove the red mounting ring from the protection glass.
Removal:
1. Attach the red mounting ring to the protection glass.
2. Turn the mounting ring anticlockwise and remove the protection
glass.
After mounting/removing the protection glass, activate or deactivate
the Protection glass option, Optics... page 29. If this option is set
incorrectly, the stated measuring accuracy is not guaranteed.

Mount tripod adapter

Using the included tripod adapter, the imager can be fastened to
the testo tripod (accessory) or to a commercially available standard
tripod. With the tripod adapter mounted, the battery cannot be
changed!
1. Place the tripod adapter on the lower end of the handle and
screw on using the included Allen key (ISO 2936, size 4).
2. Slide thermal imager into the fastening plate of the testo tripod
and lock or fasten it to the commercially available standard
tripod (screw-type fastening).

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Mount Sun Shield

The Sun Shield increases the readability of the display with a high
exposure to light.
> Set the Sun Shield on the thermal imager from above (1) and
pull both sides of the Sun Shield down around the display (2).

Mounting Softcase
The Softcase combines the functions of instrument protection, Sun
Shield and carrying function (strap).
1. Set the Softcase on the imager from above (1) and pull both
sides of the Softcase down around the display (2).
2. Guide Velcro strip through the two plates (3) and close (4).

Change/activate lens (testo 875-2 only)

Only lenses that were adjusted to the respective thermal imager
can be used. The serial number on the lens must match the serial
number of the instrument. After Changing the lens, the new lens
must be activated in the imager.
Attention! Always carry out the activation of the lens,
otherwise the measuring accuracy of the instrument is
not guaranteed.

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> Switch instrument off before changing the lens.

> To keep the lens from falling out: Hold the instrument with the
lens pointing up.
1. Turn lens lock ring anticlockwise to the stop (approx. 2 cm).
2. Remove lens.
3. Insert new lens, taking care to align the white markings on the
lens and the instrument with one another.
4. Turn the lens lock ring clockwise to the stop.
Always store lenses not in use in the container designed for this in
the case.
> Turn the lens ring clockwise to the stop, place the lens in the
container and close it.
5. Note or remember the serial number (Serial no.) which is
displayed on the lens.
6. Press [ ].
If you have changed from a wide-angle to a telephoto lens or vice
versa:
- The information No lens/wrong lens appears.
> Press [OK] to confirm the information.
If you have changed between two wide-angle or two telephoto
lenses:
> [OK] | Configuration… | [OK] | Optics… | [OK].
- The dialog Optics opens.
7. Move joystick up/down to select the lens used.
- The lens selected is outlined in orange.
8. Press function key [Apply].
- The information Restart instrument appears.
9. Press [ ].
- The instrument switches off.
> To switch on the instrument: Press [ ].

Switch the imager on/off

1. Remove protection cap from the lens.
2. Press [ ].
- The start screen appears on the display. The type designation
of the imager and the firmware version are shown.

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- The measurement view is opened after the warm-up period.

- The imager performs an automatic zeroing approx. every 60
sec. This can be recognized by means of a "click". The image is
frozen briefly when this occurs.
> To switch off: Press [ ].
- The display goes out and the imager is switched off.

Manually focusing the image

> Turn Rotating ring of the lens until the image is in focus.

Record (freeze/save) image

1. Press [Trigger].
- The image is frozen (fixed image).
If the image is to be saved, the desired storage location can be set
using the left [Folder] quick select button, see Select the storage
location (folder): page 31.
testo 875-1:
• Infrared image is shown: Infrared image is saved.
testo 875-2:
• Infrared image or infrared/real image is shown: Infrared image
is saved, real image is saved in the same file as an attachment
to the infrared image.
• Real image is shown: Real image is saved.
2. Save image: Press [Trigger] again, or: Press [OK].
or
Discard image: Press [ESC].

Getting to know the quick select buttons

The quick select buttons can be assigned functions that are
required often so that you can call them up directly.
Factory settings:
• Left quick select button: [Scale].
• Right quick select button: [Palette] (testo 875-1) or [Image
type] (testo 875-2).

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Changing assignment of the quick select buttons

1. Move Joystick left or right to open the Configure key function
list for the left or right quick select button.
2. Move Joystick up/down to select the desired function.
Function Description
Image type Change display mode: Infrared image, real
(testo 875-2 only) image or infrared/real image. 1
Palette Change color palette for the infrared image.
Emissivity... Set emissivity and reflected temperature.
Scale... Set scale limits.
Adjustment Perform manual zero point calibration.

3. Press [OK] to activate the selected function.

Navigating in the menu

1. Press [OK] button.
- The Menu is opened.
2. Select navigation/function:
• Move Joystick up or down to select the menu item.
• Press [OK] to confirm the selection. Or for menu items that
are marked with an arrow (►): Move Joystick to the right.
• Move Joystick to the left to return to the previous menu
level.
• Press [OK] to select the function.
• Press [ESC] to cancel the process and change to
Measuring Mode.
- Depending on the selected menu item, press [OK] to perform a
setting or open a submenu/dialogue, see Menu functions page
21.

1
Real image and infrared lens have a different angle of view due to the spacial
separation. The image areas therefore do not correspond completely (parallax
error).

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6 Using the product

6.1. Menu functions
6.1.1. Measuring functions
1-point measurement
The 1-point measurement is the standard measuring function. If
this is activated ( ), all available options can be selected via the
quick select buttons.
> [OK] | Measurement | [OK] | 1-point measurement | [OK].

Cold-/Hotspot
Cold-/Hotspot shows the minimum and maximum temperature
point on the display. If Cold-/Hotspot is activated ( ), the quick
select buttons with the Coldspot and Hotspot functions can be
permanently assigned and can no longer be changed.
With frozen images, the crosshairs can be moved and the
min./max. point is visible. The min./max. point is not saved.
With saved images, Cold-/Hotspot must be activated for the
respective opened image.
> [OK] | Measurement | Cold-/Hotspot | [OK].
> Select left or right Coldspot or Hotspot quick select button to
activate/deactivate the respective function.

Humidity (testo 875-2 only)

The surface humidity is calculated using the manually entered
dewpoint temperature and the measured surface temperatures. In
the display, the areas that are at risk of developing mould are
shown using a special color palette:
Color Surface moisture Assessment
green 0…64% noncritical
yellow- 65…80% potentially critical
orange
red >80% critical

If this function is activated ( ), the quick select buttons are

permanently assigned the Dewpoint and Emissivity... functions.

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The dewpoint temperature is shown at the upper edge of the

display.
1. [OK] | Measurement | [OK] | Humidity | [OK].
- The Dewpoint dialogue is opened. The dewpoint temperature
can be entered. In addition, the values for ambient temperature
and ambient humidity can be entered for informational purposes
(evaluation by means of IRSoft software).
2. Move Joystick up/down to select the desired option.
- The selected option has an orange border.
3. Confirm the selection with [OK].
- The selected number is highlighted orange.
4. Move Joystick up/down to set the desired value. Move
Joystick right/left to change between the numbers.
5. Confirm the entry with [OK].
6. Confirm the settings with Apply.

Measuring range
The measuring range can be set to adapt to the respective area of
application.
1. [OK] | Measurement | [OK] | Measurement range.
2. Select the desired temperature range and confirm with [OK].
Depending on the scene temperature, the measuring range
may be undershot or exceeded. In this case, --- or +++ is
shown instead of the readings.
> If this occurs, change the measuring range.

6.1.2. Image gallery

Show images…
1. [OK] | Image gallery | [OK] | Show images… | [OK].
- The Folder dialogue is opened.
- The folder name of the opened folder is displayed in the header.
ROOT designates the base folder (top level).
- The saved data is shown as preview images (image overview).
The image saved last is shown directly behind the folders.

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Optional:
> Press the right [Page scroll] quick select button to change to
page scroll.
In page scroll, you can navigate in groups of 3 x 3
images/folders (page by page). To select/open an image/folder,
you must change back into Single Image.
2. Navigate:
• In page scroll: Move Joystick up/down to change between
the pages.
• In single image: Move Joystick up/down/left/right to select a
preview image/a folder (orange border).
• Open selected folder with [OK].
3. In single image: Press [OK] to open selected preview image.
Press Gallery to return to the image overview.

Delete image
1. In single image: Select image (orange border) or select and
open image.
2. Press Delete to delete the selected or open image.
- A confirmation request appears as to whether the image should
really be deleted.
3. Confirm with [OK] or cancel process with [Esc].

Create new folder

1. In the Folder dialogue: Select New Folder with the joystick and
confirm with[OK].
- The Folder name dialogue is opened.
2. Name folders: Use the Joystick to select the desired letters
and confirm with[OK].
The folder name can consist of up to 8 characters.
Incorrect entries can be deleted using the right [◄C] quick select
button.
3. Press left [Create Folder] quick select button to create the
folder.

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Erase all
1. [OK] | Image gallery | [OK] | Erase all… | [OK].
- A confirmation request appears as to whether all files on the
memory card should be deleted. Folders are not deleted.
2. Confirm erase with [OK] or cancel process with [Esc].

6.1.3. Scale...
Set scale limits
You can choose between auto-scaling (continuous, automatic
adjustment to the current min./max. values) and manual scaling.
The scale limits can be set within the activated measuring range
(see Measuring range page 22). All temperatures that undershoot
or exceed the limit value are shown in the color of the limit value
(depending on the selected color palette, see Palette page 28).
Temperature ranges that are not relevant can thus be hidden.
1. [OK] | Scale… | [OK].
- The Set scale dialogue is opened.
2. Move Joystick left/right to select the desired option: Auto-
scaling ( ), min. value ( ), temperature range ( ) or max.
value ( )
- The selected option has an orange border ( ).
3. With the selection of min. value, temperature range or max.
value: Move Joystick up/down to change the value(s).
- Changes are applied immediately so that the effects on the
display of the infrared image can be checked directly.
4. Close dialogue with [OK] or [Esc].
- The changes are saved.

6.1.4. Display...
Select display options
The presentation can be adapted by means of showing/hiding the
following elements: Crosshairs, temperature scale and quick select
buttons.
Hidden function keys can be shown again by pressing a quick
select button: The first press of the button shows the function keys
again. To trigger a function, the button must be pressed again.

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1. [OK] | Display… | [OK].

- The Display options dialogue is opened.
2. Move Joystick up/down to select the desired option.
- The selected option has an orange border ( ).
3. Activate ( ) or deactivate ( ) option with [OK].
4. Confirm settings with the [Apply] quick select button.
or
Ignore changed settings with [Esc].

6.1.5. Emissivity...
Emissivity
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 are only somewhat suited for infrared measurement.
You must anticipate highly inaccurate measurements. A remedy for
this is coatings that increase the emissivity, e.g. paint or emissivity
tape (art. no. 0554 0051) which must be applied to the object being
measured.
The following table gives typical emissivities of important materials.
These values can be used as orientation with the user-defined
settings.
Material (material temperature) Emissivity
Aluminum, 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

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Material (material temperature) Emissivity

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 anodized (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, plaster (20 °C) 0.93

Reflected temperature
Using this offset factor, the reflection is calculated out due to the
low emissivity and the accuracy of the temperature measurement
with infrared instruments is improved. In most cases, the reflected
temperature is identical to the ambient air temperature. Only when
objects with strong emissions with much higher temperatures (such
as ovens or machines) are in the proximity of the object being
measured should the radiation temperature of theses heat sources
be determined and used (e.g. using a globe thermometer). The
reflected temperature has only little effect on objects with high
emissivity.

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Set emissivity/reflected temperature

You can choose between a user-defined emissivity and 8 materials
with recorded emissivities.
The reflected temperature can be set individually.
The designation of the materials in the selection list is
configured during commissioning of the thermal imager in
the language selected by the user. A translation does not
occur in the event of subsequent changeover of the
language in the instrument.
Using the PC software, other materials can be imported into
the instrument from an existing list. The language for the
materials here depends on the operating system language
of the PC.
1. [OK] | Emissivity… | [OK].
- The Emissivity dialogue is opened.
2. Move Joystick up/down to select the desired material.
- The selected material is highlighted orange ( ). The
corresponding emissivity is shown to the right next to the
material.
3. Move Joystick to the right to switch to the setting of the
emissivity (only available when selecting User defined) or to
Reflected temp..
- The selected option has an orange border ( ).
4. Confirm the selection with [OK].
- The selected number is highlighted orange ( ).
5. Move Joystick up/down to set the desired value. Move
Joystick right/left to change between the numbers.
6. Confirm the entry with [OK].
7. Confirm the settings with Apply.
- The changes are saved.
- The selected emissivity ( ) is shown at the bottom right in the
display in measurement view.

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6.1.6. Palette
Change color palette for the infrared image
You can choose between 4 existing palettes. The currently
activated option is marked with a tick ( ).
1. [OK] | Palette| [OK].
2. Move Joystick up/down to select the desired option.
3. Confirm the selection with [OK].

6.1.7. Configuration
Time/date...
Time and date can be set. Time and date format are automatically
set based on the selected instrument language.
1. [OK] | Configuration… | [OK] | Time/date… | [OK].
- The Set time/date dialogue is opened.
2. Move Joystick up/down to select the desired option.
- The selected option has an orange border ( ).
3. Confirm the selection with [OK].
- The selected number is highlighted orange ( ).
4. Move Joystick up/down to set the value. Move Joystick
right/left to change between the numbers.
5. Confirm the entry with [OK].
6. Confirm the settings with Apply.

Country settings…
Instrument language and temperature unit can be set.
1. [OK] | Configuration… | [OK].| Country settings… | [OK].
- The Country settings dialogue is opened.
2. Move Joystick up/down to select the desired option.
- The selected option has an orange border ( ).
3. Confirm the selection with [OK].
- The selected setting is highlighted orange ( ).
4. Move Joystick up/down to change the setting.

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5. Confirm the entry with [OK].

6. Confirm the settings with Apply.

Optics...
The lenses adjusted to the instrument are shown. Only the lenses
that are shown may be used.
> [OK] | Configuration… | [OK] | Optics… | [OK].
Using the Protection glass option, you can set whether an infrared
protection glass is used or not. Ensure the correct setting to
prevent corruption of the measurement results.
> Press [OK] to activate ( ) or deactivate ( ) the Protection
glass option.
- With the option activated, the protection glass symbol ( ) is
shown in the bottom right of the display.

Power-save options…
Options can be set to extend the rechargeable battery running time.
1. [OK] | Configuration… | [OK] | Power-save options… | [OK].
- The Power-save options dialogue is opened.
2. Move Joystick up/down to select the desired option.
- The selected option has an orange border ( ).
3. Confirm the selection with [OK].
- LCD backlight: The selected setting is highlighted orange and
can be changed ( ).
> Move Joystick up/down to change the setting. Confirm the
entry with [OK].
- Switch off LCD or Power off imager: The selected option can
be activated or deactivated.
> Press [OK] to activate ( ) or deactivate ( ) the function.
- With the option activated, the length of time until shut-down
can be set.
> Move Joystick to the right and press [OK]. Move Joystick
up/down to change the setting. Confirm the entry with [OK].
4. Confirm the settings with Apply.

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Format…
The memory card can be formatted. During the formatting, all
saved data on the SD card is lost.
1. [OK] | Configuration… | [OK] | Format… | [OK].
- A confirmation request appears as to whether the memory card
should really be formatted.
2. Confirm with [OK] or cancel process with [Esc].

Factory reset
The instrument settings can be reset to the factory settings.
Time/date and country settings are not reset.
Please note: After a factory reset, the numbering of images begins
anew. When saving images, images that have already been saved
and have the same number are overwritten!
> Transfer all saved images onto a PC before performing a reset
to prevent possible overwriting.
1. [OK] | Configuration… | [OK] | Factory settings… | [OK].
- A confirmation request appears as to whether the instrument
should really be reset to the factory settings.
2. Confirm reset with [OK] or cancel process with [Esc].

6.2. Measuring
Important framework conditions
Please observe the following framework conditions in order to
obtain significant measurement results.
Humidity measurement (testo 875-2 only):
• Gently wave the separate dewpoint measuring instrument to
shorten the equalization period. Avoid sources of interference
(e.g. breathed air).
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 the highest level of accuracy, the imager requires an
equalization period of 5 minutes after being switched on.

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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 29.
Before saving an image, ensure that it is focused correctly (in
focus), see Manually focusing the image page 19. Images that are
not in focus cannot be corrected retroactively!
To obtain precise readings, the emissivity and reflected
temperature must be set correctly, see Set emissivity/reflected
temperature page 27. A subsequent adjustment is possible via the
PC software as required.
With an activated auto scaling, the color scale is continuously
adapted to the min./max. values of the current measurement
image. The color that is to be assigned to a specific temperature
thereby changes constantly. To be able to compare multiple
images by means of the coloring, the scaling must be manually set
to fixed values, see Scale... page 24, or must be subsequently
adjusted to uniform values using the PC software.

Select the storage location (folder):

1. While an image is frozen (fixed image): Press the left [Folder]
quick select button.
- The Folder dialogue is opened.
To create a new folder, see Create new folder page 23.
2. Select the desired folder with the joystick and open with [OK].
- The folder name of the opened folder is displayed in the header.
3. Press left [Apply] quick select button to select the opened
folder.

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7 Maintaining the product

Changing the battery
To prevent losing the instrument settings: Only change the
rechargeable battery when a backup battery is inserted in the
instrument or the power supply is connected.
1. Press lock release button.
- The rechargeable battery is released and sticks out a little from
the rechargeable battery slot. The locking function keeps the
battery from falling out.
2. Completely remove the battery from the rechargeable battery
slot.
3. Insert a new battery into the rechargeable battery slot until this
is flush with the bottom of the handle.
- The thermal imager starts automatically.

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/infrared protection glass

> Large dust particles can be removed with a clean optical
cleaning brush (available in specialized photography shops).
> Use a lens cleaning cloth for slight contamination. Do not use
rubbing alcohol!

Change backup battery

To prevent losing the instrument settings: Only change the backup
battery when a charged rechargeable battery is inserted or the
power supply is connected.
1. Open the cover on the left side of the thermal imager.
2. Remove battery holder, including backup battery, from the
battery slot.

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3. Remove empty battery from the holder and insert new battery
(type CR 1632).

NOTICE
Incorrectly inserted batteries can lead to damage of the
product!
> When inserting the batteries, observe the polarity (label on the
battery holder).

4. Insert battery holder into the battery slot.

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8 Tips and assistance

8.1. Questions and answers
Question Possible causes/solution
Message Backup battery 1. Confirm the message with [OK].
empty or not present is 2. Change backup battery, see
shown. Change backup battery page 32.
Error No memory card Memory card defective or not inserted.
inserted! is shown. 1. Confirm the message with [OK].
2. Check or insert memory card.
Error Memory card full! is Insufficient memory present.
shown. 1. Confirm the message with [OK].
2. Insert new memory card.
Error No lens/wrong lens! 1. Switch off thermal imager.
is shown. 2. Check lens
> Change lens if necessary.
Message Charging not Ambient temperature is outside the
possible! is shown. permissible range for charging the
battery.
1. Confirm the message with [OK].
2. Keep to the permissible ambient
temperature.
Error Permissible 1. Switch off thermal imager.
instrument temperature 2. Let instrument cool off and keep to
exceeded! is shown. the permissible ambient
temperature.
--- or +++ is shown instead Reading is outside of the measuring
of the reading. range.
> Change measuring range.
xxx is shown instead of the Reading cannot be calculated.
reading. > Check parameter settings for
plausibility.

If we could not answer your question, please contact your dealer or

Testo Customer Service. For contact details see the rear side of
this document or the web page www.testo.com/service-contact

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8.2. Accessories and spare parts

Description Article no.
Lens protection glass 0554 8805
Sun Shield 0554 8806
SoftCase 0554 8814
Rech. batt. 0554 8802
Desktop charging station 0554 8801
Tripod 0554 8804
Power supply 0554 8808
SD card 0554 8803
USB cable 0449 0047
ISO calibration certificate for thermal
imager: 0520 0489
• Calibration points 0 °C, 25 °C, 50 °C
in measuring range -20 °C - 100 °C 0520 0490
• Calibration points at 0 °C, 100 °C, 200
°C in measuring range 0 °C to 280°C

For further accessories and spare parts, please refer to the product
catalogues and brochures or look up our website: www.testo.com

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