Diagnoses problems in plant or machinery
September 1st 2008 A hand-held infrared thermal
imager that can instantly diagnose
major problems in plant or
machinery has been launched by
Testo. The Testo 880 is a
preventative tool for anyone
responsible for stopping vital
equipment breaking down. In an
electrical installation, for example, it
can pick up irregular overheating
or 'hot spots' that could prompt a
shutdown or wear and tear in
mechanical components.
The Testo 880 translates the heat
given off by any object, known as
infrared radiation, into high
definition thermal images on its
viewing screen. The Testo 880-3
version includes a digital camera
that can show the thermal image
alongside a digital image of the
object in question, which can then
be recorded and stored.
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.
The Testo 880 is also available in
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