Instantly diagnoses problems in machinery
January 1st 2008 Available from Testo is a handheld,
infrared thermal imager that can
instantly diagnose major problems
in plant or machinery.
In an electrical installation, for
example, the sophisticated, yet
competitively priced Testo 880 can
pick up irregular overheating or
'hot spots' that could prompt a
shutdown or wear and tear in
mechanical components.
The thermal imager translates
the heat given off by any object,
known as infrared radiation, into
high definition thermal images on
its viewing screen. The 880-3
includes a digital camera that can
show the thermal image alongside
a digital image of the object, which
can then be recorded and stored.
High quality optics and
advanced electronics mean that
even the smallest temperature
differences can be detected and a
defect quickly identified.
The handheld unit has a trigger
key for fast freezing and recording
of infrared and digital images, a
five-way joystick for fast menu
navigation and a large crystal clear
screen. Up to 1000 images can be
stored or offloaded to a computer
via a USB connection.
Specific features includes IR-lens
protection glass for dusty
environments, a shock absorbing
robust housing and a minimum
focus distance of 10cm.
Testo 880 is also available in four
kits. The top-of-the-range 880-3
model includes an integral digital
camera.
Tom Tonkins, managing director,
says "Testo is known for its
considerable expertise as a
manufacturer of test and
measurement instrumentation and
the thermal imager range grew out
of our understanding of the
marketplace."
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