Testo 872 Thermal Imager
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The Testo 872 is a compact, pro-grade thermal imager for industrial and building thermography. It captures 320 × 240 IR images (to 640 × 480 with SuperResolution) with thermal sensitivity down to 0.06 °C (60 mK). Use it to spot thermal bridges, leaks, overloaded circuits, and HVAC imbalances—quickly and accurately.
Key Features
- High detail: 320 × 240 IR; up to 640 × 480 via SuperResolution.
- High sensitivity: detects differences from 0.06 °C.
- Built-in laser & visual camera: precise target marker + parallel real image.
- Hot/Cold Spot: automatic highlight of critical temperatures.
- IFOV warner: shows actual measurable spot to avoid distance errors.
- JPEG save + PC software: fast reporting and deeper analysis.
Smart & Connected
- Thermography App (iOS/Android): use your phone/tablet as a second screen, remote control, and to create/send reports on site.
- Bluetooth integration: pull live readings from testo 770-3 clamp meter and testo 605i hygrometer (optional) to enrich thermal images.
- ScaleAssist: auto scale setting for consistent, comparable building images.
- ε-Assist: auto emissivity and reflected temperature setup for correct results.
Applications
Preventive Maintenance
- Find electrical hot spots in boards, switchgear, PV strings.
- Check motors, bearings, and rotating plant for early faults.
- Reduce unplanned downtime and fire risk.
Building & Energy
- Locate thermal bridges, moisture risks, and air leaks.
- Verify insulation and window/door air-tightness.
- Use humidity mode with 605i to flag mould-risk areas (traffic-light view).
HVAC & Plumbing
- Balance systems, compare supply/return temps, trace underfloor loops.
- Pinpoint leaks and pipe ruptures with minimal opening.
Roofs & Envelopes
- Detect trapped moisture and damaged insulation in flat roofs.
What’s Included
- Testo 872 thermal imager with Bluetooth/WLAN
- Li-ion rechargeable battery
- Mains unit & USB cable
- IRSoft Pro software (free download)
- 3 × testo ε-Markers
- Quick start + commissioning instructions
- Calibration protocol
- Protective case
Specifications (Selected)
| Spectral range | 7.5 – 14 µm |
|---|---|
| IR resolution | 320 × 240 (to 640 × 480 with SuperResolution) |
| Thermal sensitivity (NETD) | ≤ 60 mK |
| Field of view | 42° × 30° |
| IFOV | 2.3 mrad (1.3 mrad with SuperResolution) |
| Frame rate | 9 Hz |
| Focus | Fixed focus; min. focus distance < 0.5 m (IR), 0.5 m (visual) |
| Display | 3.5″ TFT, QVGA (320 × 240); digital zoom 2× / 4× |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 Micro-B; WLAN App; Bluetooth meter integration |
| Measurement ranges | −30…+100 °C; 0…+650 °C |
| Accuracy | ±2 °C or ±2% of reading |
| Analysis tools | Mean point, Hot/Cold-spot, ΔT, area min-max, IFOV warner, ScaleAssist, ε-Assist |
| Protection / env. | IP54; −15…+50 °C op.; −30…+60 °C storage; 20–80% RH; 2G vibration |
| Power | Fast-charge Li-ion; ~4 h operation; charge in instrument/charger; mains capable |
| Storage | Internal memory (≈2.8 GB); image formats .bmt/.jpg; export .bmp/.jpg/.png/.csv/.xls |
| Size / weight | 219 × 96 × 95 mm; 510 g; PC-ABS housing; black |
| Standards | RED 2014/53/EU; EMC 2014/30/EU |
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