testo 872, Thermal imager

The testo 872 thermal imager is perfectly suited for professional industrial and building thermography—while also allowing you to work quickly and easily. It is lightweight and versatile in operation and can be used, for example, for maintenance of industrial and mechanical equipment or for detecting defects in building envelopes. The convenient features of this instrument will help you obtain error-free and objectively-comparable thermograms.

The IFOV warner, testo ϵ-Assist, and testo ScaleAssist functions help avoid measurement errors and effortlessly set the optimal values for emissivity (ϵ) and reflected temperature (RTC) for building thermography, as well as the optimal color scale.

The testo 872 Thermal Imager – Smart Thermography for Professional Tasks
The testo 872 thermal imager connects to your mobile device wirelessly. The testo Thermography App for iOS and Android allows you to compile and forward measurement reports directly on site, save them on your mobile device, and also use your smartphone or tablet as a second display or a remote control for the thermal imager.

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Description

The testo 872 thermal imager allows for even more informative thermograms when combined with compatible measuring instruments – the testo 770-3 clamp meter and the testo 605i thermohygrometer. Both instruments are ordered separately, but you can order them together with the testo 872. Measurement results from both instruments are easily transferred to the thermal imager via Bluetooth. Current and voltage values obtained from the testo 770-3 clamp meter help to better interpret the measured temperatures. The air temperature and humidity measured by the testo 605i thermohygrometer help to more easily locate areas at risk of mold formation thanks to the thermal imager’s special humidity palette, which uses a traffic light principle.

Application Areas of the testo 872 Thermal Imager
Locating areas at risk of mold formation, accurately detecting thermal bridges and defects in building envelopes, or identifying overheating connections.

The testo 872 thermal imager is ideal for use in daily maintenance and installation work in construction and industry. It ensures fast and reliable defect detection and technical maintenance.

Key Technical Specifications of the testo 872 Thermal Imager
The testo 872 thermal imager is characterized by its ease of use and excellent image quality.

Its technical specifications are impressive:

  • Highest image quality thanks to high resolution: 76,800 temperature measurement points provide highly accurate thermograms. The detector size is 320 x 240 pixels, and the integrated SuperResolution technology increases the resolution to 640 x 480 pixels
  • Detection of temperature difference from 0.06°C
  • The testo Thermography App allows you to use your mobile device as a second display and a remote control for the thermal imager, compile and forward reports directly on site, and save them online on your mobile device
  • Wireless connection via Bluetooth allows for the integration of measurement results from compatible measuring instruments – the testo 770-3 clamp meter and the testo 605i thermohygrometer
  • The integrated digital camera and laser marker make it possible to capture a real image in addition to the thermogram
  • Automatic hot and cold spot recognition allows you to see the critical thermal status directly on the display
  • The testo ScaleAssist function automatically sets optimal temperature scale settings, which allows you to obtain error-free thermograms that are suitable for objective comparison, for example, when checking building airtightness
  • The testo ϵ-Assist function ensures accurate measurement results by automatically determining and setting the values for emissivity and reflected temperature
  • The IFOV warner function determines the distance to the measured object and the size of the smallest measurement spot that is shown on the thermogram. This allows you to avoid measurement errors, as the display shows you exactly what you can measure
  • Professional software for image analysis on a PC
  • You can save thermograms in JPEG format

Scope of Delivery
testo 872 thermal imager, including Bluetooth/WLAN wireless module, USB cable, power supply unit, Lithium-ion battery, professional software, a set of 3 ϵ-markers, quick start guide, brief application instructions, factory calibration protocol, and case.


Technical Data (Order No. 0560 8721)
Infrared Image
Focus:Fixed focus
Infrared Resolution:320 x 240 pixels
Frame Rate:9 Hz
Spatial Resolution (IFOV):2.3 mrad
SuperResolution (IFOV):1.3 mrad
SuperResolution (Pixels):640 x 480 pixels
Minimum Focus Distance:<0.5 m
Field of View:42° x 30°
Thermal Sensitivity:60 mK
Spectral Range:7.5 … 14 µm
Real Image
Minimum Focus Distance:0.5 m
Image Size:at least 3.1 MP
Image Presentation
Display Option:IR/Real image
Color Palette:10 (iron, rainbow, rainbow HC, cold-hot, blue-red, grey, inverted grey, sepia, Testo, iron HT)
Display Type:8.9 cm (3.5″) TFT, QVGA (320 x 240 pixels)
Digital Zoom:2x; 4x
Measurement
Measurement Range:-30°C … +100°C; 0°C … +650°C
Accuracy:±2 °C, ±2 % of meas. val.
Emissivity:0.01 … 1
Reflected Temperature:Manual
testo ϵ-Assist Function:Included in scope of delivery
Measurement Function
Measurement Mode “Solar Energy”:Input of solar energy values
Analysis Function:Center spot measurement, hot/cold spot recognition, temperature difference, calculation of maximum/minimum area values
Acquisition of Air Humidity Measured Values from External Probe:Automatic transmission of measured data from the testo 605i thermohygrometer via Bluetooth (instrument ordered separately)
testo ScaleAssist Function:Included in scope of delivery
Manual Input Mode for Air Humidity Values:Included in scope of delivery
IFOV warner Function:Included in scope of delivery
Manual Input Mode for Electrical Parameters:Input of current, voltage, or power value
Electrical Parameter Measurement with Clamp Meter:Automatic transmission of values measured by the testo 770-3 clamp meter via Bluetooth (clamp meter ordered separately)

Thermal Imager Equipment
Digital Camera:Included in scope of delivery
Full Screen Mode:Included in scope of delivery
Image Storage in JPEG format:Included in scope of delivery
Video Data Transfer:Wirelessly via the testo Thermography App
Laser:Laser Marker
Standard Lens:42° x 30°
Interface:USB 2.0 Micro B
Wireless Connection:Communication with the testo Thermography App via BT/WLAN wireless module
Bluetooth (Data Transfer):From testo 605i thermohygrometer, testo 770-3 clamp meter (optional)
Storage
Image File Format:.bmt; .jpg; Export option to .bmp; .jpg; .png; .csv; .xls
Data Storage Medium:Internal memory (2.8 GB)
Power Supply
Battery Type:Fast-charging Lithium-ion battery (replaceable on the measuring site)
Operating Time:4 h
Mains Operation:Yes
Charging Options:In the instrument / charger (optional)
Environmental Conditions
Protection Class (Housing):IP54
Vibration:2G
Air Humidity:+20 … +80% non-condensing
Storage Temperature:-30 … +60 °C
Operating Temperature:-15 … +50 °C
Physical Characteristics
Housing:ABS, Polycarbonate
Weight:510 g
Dimensions:219 x 96 x 95 mm
PC Software
System Requirements:Windows® 10; Windows 8; Windows 7
Standards/Warranty and General Technical Data
EU Directives:RED: 2014/53/EU; EMC: 2014/30/EU
Product Color:Black
Display Illumination:Bright / Normal / Dark