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Instruction manualAnalysis software testo IRSoft

Use the testo IRSoft software to analyze your thermal images
extensively and in detail, and to create professional reports.
You can download the software free of charge and licence-free via thefollowing link:

www.testo.com/irsoft

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Contents

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Contents ...................................................................................................3

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About this document ...............................................................................5

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Specifications ..........................................................................................6
3.1. Use ..................................................................................................6
3.2. System requirements .......................................................................64

First steps ................................................................................................8
4.1. Installing the software/driver ............................................................8
4.2. Starting the software ........................................................................95

Product description ...............................................................................115.1. User interface ................................................................................115.2. Ribbon ...........................................................................................115.3. Work space....................................................................................125.4. Status bar ......................................................................................13

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Using the software.................................................................................14
6.1. Performing program settings .........................................................14
6.1.1. Modifying the work space view ............................................14
6.1.2. Image presentation ..............................................................14
6.1.3. Temperature unit .................................................................15
6.1.4. Colour scheme ....................................................................15
6.1.5. Tips (tool hints) ....................................................................15
6.1.6. Program update ...................................................................15
6.1.7. Preview image .....................................................................15
6.1.8. Program language ...............................................................16
6.1.9. Report templates .................................................................16
6.2. Selecting images ...........................................................................176.3. Edit image properties .....................................................................18
6.3.1. Colours ................................................................................18
6.3.2. Parameter............................................................................19
6.3.3. Playing/saving audio comments ..........................................20
6.3.4. Creating image overlay with TwinPix ...................................21
6.3.5. Copying settings for several images ....................................23
6.3.6. Batch export ........................................................................24

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6.4.

Evaluating images......................................................................... 24
6.4.1. Thermal image document window ...................................... 24
6.4.2. Temperature scale document window ................................ 29
6.4.3. Histogram document window .............................................. 32
6.4.4. Thermal image markers document window ........................ 33
6.4.5. Real image document window ............................................ 35
6.4.6. Profile document window .................................................... 37
6.4.7. Comments document window ............................................. 38
6.5. Creating a report ........................................................................... 38
6.6. Changing a report ......................................................................... 40
6.7. Report Designer ............................................................................ 40
6.7.1. User interface ..................................................................... 41
6.7.2. Functions and commands ................................................... 42
6.7.3. Editing a report template ..................................................... 42
6.7.4. Tips & tricks ........................................................................ 46
6.8. Configuring the instrument ............................................................ 47
6.9. Video (only for testo 885 / 890) ..................................................... 50
6.9.1. Establishing/disconnecting a connection ............................ 50
6.9.2. Settings ............................................................................... 51
6.9.3. Capturing a video/logger sequence .................................... 51
6.9.4. Playing/analysing/saving videos ......................................... 54
6.10. Archive (only for testo 885 / 890) .................................................. 57
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Tips and assistance .............................................................................. 61
7.1. Questions and answers ................................................................ 61

2 About this document

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About this document
Use> Please read this documentation through carefully andfamiliarize 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 whennecessary.
> Hand this documentation on to any subsequent users of the
product.
Knowledge of Windows® operating systems is required
when working with the software.
Symbols and writing standards
Representa- Explanation
tion
Note: Basic or further information.
1. ...
2. ...

Action: more steps, the sequence must be
followed.

> ...

Action: a step or an optional step.

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Result of an action.

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Menu

Elements of the program interface.

[OK]

Buttons of the program interface.

... | ...

Functions/paths within a menu.

“...”

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Specifications

3.1.

Use
The IRSoft software is used for the analysis, processing andarchiving of the images recorded by a testo thermal imager. It also
has integrated reporting for the clear presentation of the data.
The settings can be performed on the connected thermal imager
via the instrument control.

3.2.

System requirements
Operating system
The software can be run on the following operating systems:• Windows® 8 (32 bit / 64 bit)• Windows® 10 (32 bit / 64 bit)
Computer
The computer must meet the requirements of the corresponding
operating system. The following requirements must additionally be
fulfilled::• Interface USB 2.0 or higher• Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher• When used in conjunction with testo 882, testo 885 andtesto 890:
◦ Intel Core i3-2310M 2.1 GHz, Intel Pentium Dual Core
E2220 2.4 GHz 2.4 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+◦ 4 GB RAM◦ 3 GB available hard drive capacity◦ DirectX 9c graphics device◦ For computers with Windows 7 operating system:
WDDM 1.0 driver
Information/special requirements for the video function:• No remote desktop support• No terminal server• Hardware device (HAL) required. This is missing in some virtualenvironments, we recommend VMWare Workstation>Version 6.
• Only WDDM drivers are supported. The use of XDDM drivers
may work but is not recommended, as it leads to performancelosses.

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Due to the large amounts of data, we recommend using aninternal hard drive or a serial ATA BUS to capture videos.
Processes running in parallel may have a considerable impact
on the speed when showing and capturing videos. We
recommend closing any programs that are not required.
The maximum video stream frequency is 25 Hz. Depending on
the system environment, the achievable value may be lower. To
achieve the highest possible video stream frequency, we
recommend:◦ Using a 64-bit operating system.
◦ Using a dedicated graphics card with a separate local
memory.
◦ Capturing without analysis tools, which can be added duringlater evaluation.

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4First steps

4.1.

Installing the software/driver
Administrator rights are required for installation.
1. You can download the software free of charge and licence-free
via the following link:
www.testo.com/irsoft- The installation program starts automatically.
If the installation program does not start automatically:> Open the download folder and start IRSoft.exe.
2. Follow the instructions of the installation wizard.
3. To finish the software installation, click on [Finish].
After completion of the software installation, the instrument must beconnected to the PC to continue with the driver installation.
4. Switch on the instrument: [ ].
5. Connect the instrument to the PC using the USB cable.
- The connection is established.
- The driver installation is performed automatically.
In some cases, the instrument driver may not be automaticallyrecognized. In this case, continue as follows:- The Found New Hardware window is opened.
1. Click on Locate and install driver software and then on[Continue].
If the driver is not automatically found:> Click on Browse my computer for driver software and thenclick on [Browse].
Enter the following path:
Windows® 32 bit
C:\Program Files\Testo\IRSoft\USBDriver
Windows® 64 bit
C:\Program Files (x86)\Testo\IRSoft\USBDriver- The Windows Security window opens:
2. Click on Install this driver software anyway.
3. Click on [Close].

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4.2.

Starting the software
Start IRSoft
The user interface of the software is opened in thelanguage of the operating system if this is supported. If
the operating system language is not supported, theuser interface is in English.
> Click on| (All) Programs | Testo | IRSoft.

Establishing a connection with the instrument
1.
2.
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Press the [ ] button to switch on the instrument.
Connect the instrument to the PC using the USB cable.
The connection is established.
The instrument switches into slave mode, where all control keysof the instrument are deactivated except the [ ] button.
The instrument is identified by the PC as a USB memory
device. The operating system automatically assigns thememory of the instrument (SD card) a drive letter. This isdisplayed in Windows Explorer.

Using the Import Wizard
The Import Wizard supports you when transferring images from thethermal imager to the PC.
Only .bmt and .bmp files and folder structures aretransferred.
1. Click on [Continue].
2. Highlight the folders or images to be transferred.
When a folder is marked, all subfolders are automatically included.
3. Click on [Continue].
4. Select the location you want to save them to:• In the archive (only for images from imagers that support
site recognition, e.g. testo 885 / 890)
• In the file system (target directory must be specified).
> If required, activate the optional functions Set target directory
as default and Delete data in the device after copying.

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5. Click on [Continue].
- When importing to the file system: In the selected target
directory, a folder is created with the date of the data transfer toprevent the overwriting of previous folders with the same
designation. The folders and the images are saved in thisdirectory.
- When adding to the archive: the images are inserted into thearchive structure. Existing images are not overwritten.
6. Click on [Finish].
- The Import Wizard is closed.
Activating/deactivating the Import Wizard> In IRSoft click on the Imager tab and carry out the desiredchange in the Import Wizard group.

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Product description

5.1.

User interface

1 Ribbon2 Work space
3 Status bar
Explanations of the individual areas: see below.

5.2.

RibbonThe ribbon helps you to carry out modifications and settings and tofind the relevant functions and commands quickly.
The functions are divided into different groups on four tabs:
Analysis, Report, Imager and Settings.
The functions/commands vary depending on the tab selected.
The tab Analysis contains function/commands for:• Opening and saving infrared images• Close multiple/all images• Setting and copying image properties• Playing/saving audio comments• Creating image overlays (IR image - real image)• Copying image settings
If no IR image is opened, only the function for opening IR
images is displayed.

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The tab Report contains function/commands for:• Creating reports• Editing reports
The tab Imager contains function/commands for:• Configuring the thermal imager• Activating/deactivating the Import Wizard
The Video tab includes functions/commands for:• Capturing and analysing videos
The Archive tab includes functions/commands for:• Archiving images (for cameras with the site recognition function)
The tab Settings contains function/commands for:• Setting the work space view
• Setting the infrared image presentation• Setting the temperature unit
• Setting the user interface view (colour scheme)• Activating/deactivating the tips
• Activating/deactivating the automatic program updates• Setting the image preview (IR image/real image)• Creating user-generated report templates

5.3.

Work space

Information is shown and editing performed in the work space. The
work space display varies depending on the page layout selected.
The work space is divided into different document windows:
1 Thermal image (see 6.4.1 Thermal image document window)
2 Temperature scale (see 6.4.2 Temperature scale document
window)
3 Histogram (see 6.4.3 Histogram document window)
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Thermal image markings (see 6.4.4 Thermal image markers
document window)
5 Real image (see 6.4.5 Real image document window)
6 Profile (see 6.4.6 Profile document window)
7 Comments (see 6.4.7 Comments document window)
Depending on the work space view selected and the size ofthe screen, not all document windows are visible. If
necessary, use the scroll bars.
The work spaces on the Video and Archive tabs are set
up differently. Refer to the description in the relevant
sections.

5.4.

Status bar
Information on the open image is shown in the status bar: Audio
comments exist(possible to play by clicking on the symbol)/do
not exist , imager type, number of pixels, image type (only in thecase of SuperResolution and panoramic images), recording date,min./max./mean value.
It is possible to change the work space view via(overlapping windows).

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6.1.

Performing program settings

6.1.1.

Modifying the work space view

Program settings can be performed on the Settings tab.

Tabbed windows/overlapping windows
The work space view can be modified in the Settings tab.
1. In the ribbon, click on the Settings tab.
2. Modify the work space view in the Work space view group.
> For quick changes to the work space view: Click onor(overlapping windows) in the status bar.

(tabs)Tab groups
Arranging the tabs into groups makes it easier to compare several
IR images.
Prerequisites:• At least 2 IR images are open.
• The Tabbed windows work space view is open, see above.
1. Right-click on the tab of an infrared image that you wish tocompare with another infrared image.
- A context menu is opened.
2. From the context menu, select the option New Horizontal /New Vertical Tab Group.
- The infrared image can be compared with the other infrared
image.
You can arrange images that are already open under
one another or next to one another.
The user-defined settings for the desktop view are saved
and available once again during a restart.

6.1.2.

Image presentation
The image presentation can be optimized:• Image smoothing: the image presentation is optimized bymeans of an algorithm.
• Radial distortion correction (not available for images fromtesto 870, testo 880, testo 885, testo 890): compensates for the
optical distortion in images made with wide-angle lenses.

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Display temperature values: temperature values for the set
measuring tools (e.g. measuring point, average, hot & coldspot) are displayed in the thermal image.
1. Click on the Settings tab.
2. Activate/deactivate the desired function under the Image
presentation group.
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6.1.3.

Temperature unit
The display of temperature values can be changed between theunits °C and °F.
1. Click on the Settings tab.
2. Select the desired option in the Temperature unit group.

6.1.4.

Colour scheme
The colour scheme of the software interface can be set.
1. Click on the Settings tab.
2. Select the desired option in the Colour scheme group.

6.1.5.

Tips (tool hints)
All of the functions and commands available in this software aredescribed in more detail in tips (tool hints) in IRSoft.
> Move the mouse pointer over the functions/command in IRSoft.
- Tips (tool hints) are displayed.
Activate/deactivate tips (tool hints):
1. Click on the Settings tab.
2. In the group Tips select the option Display/Hide.

6.1.6.

Program update
The software can automatically search for program updates. An
Internet connection is required for this.
If there is an update, you will be informed.
1. Click on the Settings tab.
2. Under the Program update group, activate/deactivate theAutom. check function.

6.1.7.

Preview image

Instead of the thermal image, the attached real image (if available)
can be used for the Explorer preview.
1. Click on the Settings tab.
2. Enable/disable the Real image preview function under the
Settings group.
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Following the switch-over, sometimes the Windows Explorer still
displays the old preview images, since images were saved in the
background.
Remove old preview images:

1. Click on the Windows Start icon.
2. In the field Search programs/files, type the command "Disk
Cleanup".
- The Disk Cleanup program is displayed under Programs.
3. Click on Disk Cleanup.
- Search starts.
- If there are multiple storage media on the PC, the drive containing
the old preview images must be selected in the Drive dialogue box
by clicking on it with the mouse.
4. Press OK.
- The program scans the disks for files that can be deleted.
5. In the dialogue box, select the program file Thumbnail views byclicking on it with the mouse (place a ✔).
6. Press OK.
> Click on Delete files.
- The old preview images are removed from the drive.

6.1.8.

Program language
The program interface language can be changed.
1. Click on the Settings tab.
2. Click onand select the desired language from the drop-downlist.
3. Confirm the advisory message with [OK] and restart thesoftware.

6.1.9.

Report templates
User-specific report templates can be created, see 6.7 Report
Designer.

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6.2.

Selecting images
During the image selection of IRSoft, the following images
are shown:• Infrared images without attached real image (IR).
• Infrared images with attached real imageIV).
Real images alone (VI) are not displayed.
> Please use Windows Explorer for access to the real
images.
Opening infrared images
The number of images that can be opened in parallel islimited depending on their size (pixel count):• 160x120: approx. 52 images• 320x240: approx. 50 images• 640x480: approx. 36 images• 1280x960: approx. 20 images• 1712x1214: approx. 9 images
In the report wizard menu, more stored images can be
opened than the above-mentioned quantity of images for
opening in parallel, depending on their size. To do this,first close all images in IRSoft and then open the report
wizard menu, see “Create report”, section 6.5.
1. To open infrared images:> In the ribbon, click on the testo logoorand select Open> Click on the Analysis tab and select Open .
> If the Windows dialogue with the infrared images does notopen: navigate to the directory with the infrared images.
> If you wish to display preview images: In the Windows dialogue
Menu View| select Thumb view.
2. Highlight one or several infrared images.
> If you wish to highlight several images: Hold down the Ctrlkey and click on the images.
3. Click on [Open].
- The selected infrared image will be displayed in the Thermal
image document window.
- If you have opened an infrared image with an attached real
image: the real image will be displayed in the Real image
document window.
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If several images were highlighted: Depending on the work
space view selected, the rest of the infrared images will be
displayed in individual tabs or in individual windows.
To open images stored in the Archive, see 6.10 Archive(only for testo 885 / 890).
Alternatively, you can also select an infrared image when
IRSoft is not open. In this case, multiple infrared images
cannot be selected.
1. Open Windows Explorer and navigate to the directory
where the infrared images are located.
2. Double-click on the infrared image you wish to open.
- IRSoft starts automatically and the selected infrared
image will be displayed in the Thermal image
document window.

Importing real images
See 6.4.5 Real image document window.

6.3.

Edit image properties

Image properties can be edited in the Analysis tab.
•••Changes to the image properties will only be accepted
for the currently selected infrared image in the Thermal
image document window. To transfer image properties
to other open infrared images, see 6.3.5 Accepting
settings for multiple images.
Changes in the Parameter group can affect themeasurement result.
The functions in the Colours group are for editing thevisual presentation of the thermal image and have noinfluence on the measurement results.

1. In the ribbon, click on the Analysis tab.
2. Edit the infrared image properties with the functions andcommands in the ribbon.
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6.3.1.

If changes have been made but not yet saved,
the file name.

appears after

Colours
Selecting a palette
You can choose between several existing colour palettes for the
infrared image.

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When Humidity image is selected, the relative surface moisture is
calculated for each pixel and the temperature image is converted toa humidity image. The ambient temperature and humidity
parameters are calculated, together with the measured surface
temperature.
With an IR image saved as a humidity image in thethermal imager, the parameters entered in the imager are
saved with the image.
With an IR image saved as a temperature image in thethermal imager, the parameters must be entered later on.
If this is not done, the image appears completely green.
The humidity image shows which areas are at risk of mould:
Colour

Surface moisture

Assessment

green

0…64%RH

noncriticalyellow/orange 65…80%RH

potentially criticalredcritical>80%RH

Selecting colour temperature measuring points, profiles andhistograms> Click on Colour temperature measuring points, profile andhistogramand select a colour.
Selecting colour for temperature correction
Changes the marker colour with the temperature correction in the
Thermal image document window.
> Click on Colour region markers
infrared image area markers.

and select a colour for

Select colour for coldspots/hotspots> Click on Colour coldspot
a colour.

6.3.2.

/ Colour hotspot

and selectParameter
The settings from the recording of the thermal image can becorrected.
Changes to the settings influence the measurement
result. The settings should therefore only be changed
with the utmost caution.

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Function

Procedure

Set Emissivity,
Reflected temperature,
Intensity,
Humidity1,
Ambient temperature 1
Inside temperature1
Outside temperature1> Click on the number andchange it by means of input via
the keyboard or via .
You can find more information on
the individual properties in the
instruction manual of the thermal
imager.

Dewpoint

Dewpoint temperature: The value
is calculated from the humidity andthe ambient temperature andcannot be changed manually.

ScaleAssist

6.3.3.

The scale limits are automaticallyadjusted to the calculated
ScaleAssist min./max. values.

Current (A), Voltage (V),Power (W)

> Click on the number andchange it by inputting via the
keyboard or via .
You can find more information on
the individual properties in the
instruction manual of the thermal
imager.

Discard changes> If you wish to reset thechanges back to the mostrecently saved parameters:
Click on Discard changes.

Playing/saving audio comments
The function is only available if an audio comment is attached tothe thermal image currently selected (see status bar). It is notpossible to record, change or delete audio comments.
> Click on the control key symbols to control the audio functions:(Rewind),(Play),(Pause),(Stop),(Fastforward).
> Click on
Wave.

to save the audio file in the file format MP3 or

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The humidity, ambient temperature, inside and outside temperature are transmitted by the thermal
imager and can be changed in IRSoft.
When shown as a humidity image: correct values must be entered to calculate the relative surface
moisture. When shown as a temperature image: the values are for information purposes only.

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6.3.4.

Creating image overlay with TwinPix
An image overlay can be created using the IR image and theattached real image 2 (taken with the thermal imager) or theimported real image (taken with a separate imager) (see 6.4.5
Real image document window). Both images can be shown
together in one image. The images are aligned by setting marking
points.
The image overlay simplifies the orientation in the image, whereby
the localization of certain measurement points is made easier, forexample.
1. Click on TwinPix.
- The Wizard for TwinPix is opened.
- The First steps tab contains a description of the image overlay
function. This tab can be hidden:
Do not show this pageagain.
2. Click on the Image markings tab.
3. Set marking points in the IR image and the real image. Note thefollowing while doing this:• Set the marking points at the same position in both images:
Use distinctive spots. The zoomed image sections with the
cursor position displayed below the images help with
precise positioning.
• Distribute the marking points throughout the image. Set
additional marking points in the image area that is ofparticular importance (if possible).
• The marking points must be set in the same order in both
images.
• At least four marking points must be set.
• The points are numbered automatically.
To move a marking point:> Move marking point with mouse button pressed.
To delete a marking point:> Select the point in the list below the image and click on[Delete].
- The point is deleted. The corresponding point with the same
number in the other image is also deleted.
4. Click on [Continue].
- The image overlay is displayed.

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The real-image lens and IR lens have a different slant due to the special separation. This means thatthe image areas do not correspond exactly (parallax error).

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If the result is unsatisfactory: Return to the Image markings tab
and optimize the marking points (moving, supplementing withadditional points)
The following functions are available to adjust the image overlay:-

Setting transparency level
The Transparency level regulates the proportion of the infrared or
the real image in the overlay. The IR readings can even be read off
with the setting 100 % real image (no IR image visible).
> Click on the controller. Hold the mouse button down and movethe controller.
Setting infrared limit values
The observation area of the image overlay can be limited with theinfrared limit values. Only values above an upper limit value orvalues below a lower limit value are shown as infrared image
information. Only the real image is shown in the irrelevanttemperature range.
With activated infrared limit values, setting the transparency
level to 100 % infrared is recommended. The relevanttemperature ranges are thereby most clearly visible.
Function

Procedure

Activate Use upper > Activate the desired limit value
limit value or Uselower limit value
Set Upper/lower
limit value(only available withactivated limit
value).

> Click on the number and change it bymeans of input via the keyboard or via .
or> Click on the controller of the lower/upper
limit value. Hold the mouse button down
and move the controller.

Setting infrared range
The observation area of the image overlay can be limited with theinfrared range. Only values between the two range limits are shownas infrared image information. Only the real image is shown in theirrelevant temperature range.
With an activated infrared range, setting the transparency
level to 100 % infrared is recommended. The relevanttemperature range is thereby most clearly visible.

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Function

Procedure

Activate Use
infrared range> Activate the alarm range.

Set Upper/lower> Click on the number and change it byarea limit valuemeans of input via the keyboard or via .
(only available with oractivated infrared> Click on the controller of the lower/upper
range)
range limit value. Hold the mouse button
down and move the controller.
5. Click on [Finish].
- Assistant will be closed. The image overlay is applied in the
Thermal image document window. All analysis functions canbe applied on the image overlay, see 6.4 Evaluating images.
The overlaid image is shown instead of the IR image during
reporting.
> To cancel image overlay, see 6.4.1.

6.3.5.

Copying settings for several images
Copies the image settings of the currently selected image to otherimages. Image settings can only be copied to images taken with animager that has the same detector size.
1. Click on Copy actual settings.
- The wizard for copying settings is opened.
- The Instructions tab contains a description of the function. Thistab can be hidden:
Do not show this page again.
2. Click on the Destination tab.
3. Select an option for copying the image settings:• Copy settings to all open images.
• Copy settings to files from disc: if this option is selected,
the images you want to copy the image settings to must not
be open. [Add…] opens the Windows dialogue box for
opening files and the images can be added.
4. Click on [Next].
5. Click on the desired settings to activate them ( ).
6. Click on [Next].
- The image settings are copied over. The result is displayed as atable.
7. Click on [Quitter].

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6.3.6.

Batch export
Multiple images can be exported all at once without needing to beopened.
1. Click on Batch export.
- The assistant for the batch export opens.
- The Instructions tab contains a description of the function. Thistab can be hidden:
Do not show this page again.
2. Click on the BMT Files tab.
3. Choose an option to select the images to be exported:• Export the images that are currently open..
• Export images from the file system: [Add…] opens the
Windows dialogue box for opening files and the images canbe added.
4. Click on [Next].
5. Choose an option to select the target folder:• Export to source folder.
• Export to this folder: [Browse...] opens the Windows
dialogue box for searching for folders and the target folder
can be selected.
6. Click on [Next].
7. Choose an option to select the file format.
8. Click on [Next].
- The export is carried out. The result is displayed as a table.
9. Click on [Finish].

6.4.
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Evaluating images

IR images can be edited and evaluated in the individual document
windows below the work space.

Thermal image document window

The following functions are available in the Thermal image
document window:• Saving/exporting the infrared image• Copying the infrared image to the clipboard• Extract single images from a panoramic image• Export an image with detector resolution from a
SuperResolution image (standard imager resolution)• Rotating the infrared image• Specifying the readings for one pixel in an infrared image

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Temperature correction in an infrared image area (adjust
emissivity and reflected temperature for the area)
Specifying a hotspot/coldspot for an infrared image area
Creating a histogram of an infrared image area
Determine the average temperature of an IR image area
Creating a temperature profile for a line
Moving/deleting measuring points/range
Carrying out data agglomeration
Cancelling image overlay

Saving/exporting the infrared image
When exporting infrared images in BMP, JPG and PNG
format only the image data is exported, no readings.
If you wish to create a temperature table for the infrared
image, the infrared image must be saved in XLS/XLSX
format (Excel).
Click on Save thermal image .
The Windows dialogue for saving files is opened.
Enter a file name.
If you wish to export the temperature values of the infrared
image: Select the XLS file format.
> If you wish to export the image data of the infrared image:
Select file format BMP, JPG or PNG.
3. Select a storage location and click on [Save].

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Copying an infrared image to the clipboard
When you copy the IR image to the clipboard, an IR image file andalso the temperature value of each individual pixel of the thermal
image can be pasted into other programs.
1. Click on Copy to clipboard .
2. To paste an image file/text file into Excel, Powerpoint or Word:
1. Open the required program.
2. In the toolbar of the program, click on the Start tab.
3. Select the Insert menu.
4. From the shortcut menu, select the option Insert content....
Insert image file/text file into Libre/OpenOffice Calc,
Impress or Writer:
1. Open the program.
2. In the toolbar of the program, click on the Edit tab.
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3. Select the Insert content... menu.
4. Select Bitmap from the opened menu.
5. Click on [OK].
> If you want to insert an IR image file: select the Bitmap
option and click on [OK].
> If you wish to insert the temperature of each individual pixelof the IR image: select the Text option and click on [OK].
Extract single images from a panoramic image
Extracts one or several single images from a panoramic image.
The function is only available if the currently selected image wastaken as a panoramic image (see imager instruction manual).
1. Click on Extract single image out of panorama .
- The panorama export wizard is opened.
- The Instructions tab contains a description of the function. Thistab can be hidden:
Do not show this page again.
2. Click on the Images tab.
3. Select the single images to be extracted ( ).
4. Click on [Next].
5. Perform the required settings (file format, file name, savelocation).
6. Click on [Next].
- Image extraction is carried out. The result is displayed as atable.
7. Click on [Finish].
Exporting an IR image with detector resolution from a
SuperResolution image
An image in standard imager resolution (detector resolution) can beexported from an IR image taken with SuperResolution.
The function is only available if the currently selected image wastaken with SuperResolution (see imager instruction manual).
1. Click on Export with detector resolution .
- Windows dialogue box for saving files is opened.
2. Enter a file name. The file type (.bmt) must be retained!
3. Select the location you want to save it to and click on [Save].
The function is only available if a TwinPix was created for thecurrently selected image.
Rotating the infrared image> Click on Rotate left
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Specifying the readings for one pixel in an infrared image
For specifying the temperature, the emissivity and the reflected
temperature for one pixel in an infrared image.
If you wish to specify the temperature within one infrared
image area (temperature correction), you should firsthighlight the infrared image area and then position themeasuring points on it. Otherwise, the correctness of thetemperature displayed for the measuring point cannot be
guaranteed.
1. Click on Temperature .
2. Click on one point in the infrared image.
- Temperature, emissivity and reflected temperature of themeasured point set here will be displayed in the Thermal
image markers document window.
For further information about editing measurement results (e.g.
changing emissivity), see 6.4.4 Thermal image markers
document window.
Correcting temperature in an infrared image area
For specifying emissivity and a reflected temperature within an
infrared image area.
Infrared images areas with temperature corrections should
not overlap each other because only one emissivity and
one reflected temperature is correct per pixel.
However, if two infrared image areas do overlap, theparameters (emissivity and reflected temperature) of themost recently entered infrared image area will be used to
specify the temperature.
1. Click on Temperature correction .
2. Select a marking form from the drop-down menu (rectangle,
circle, ellipse, free form shape)
3. Drag the mouse with the mouse button pressed to highlight aninfrared image area in the thermal image.
- The measurement results of the selected infrared image area
will be displayed in the Thermal image markers document
window.
For further information about editing measurement results see 6.4.4
Thermal image markers document window.
Specifying a hotspot/coldspot
For specifying the hottest/coldest point within an infrared imagearea.
1. Click on Coldspot/ Hotspot.
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2. Select a marking form from the drop-down menu (rectangle,
circle, ellipse, free form shape)
3. Drag the mouse with the mouse button pressed to highlight aninfrared image area in the thermal image.
- The hotspot/coldspot of the selected infrared image area will be
displayed in the Thermal image markers document window.
Determining the average temperature
To determine the average temperature within an IR image area.
1. Click on Average
2. Select a marker from the drop-down menu (rectangle, circle,
ellipse, freehand tool)
3. With the mouse button pressed down, drag the mouse tohighlight an IR image area in the thermal image.
- The average temperature of the selected IR image area isdisplayed in the Thermal image markers document window.
Creating a histogram
For displaying the frequency of a temperature within an infrared
image area.
1. Click on Histogram .
2. Select a marking form from the drop-down menu (rectangle,
circle, ellipse, free form shape)
3. Drag the mouse with the mouse button pressed to highlight aninfrared image area in the thermal image.
- The temperature distribution in the selected infrared image area
will be displayed in the Histogram document window.
Creating a new histogram deletes the existing one.
For further information about editing the histogram see 6.4.3
Histogram document window.
Creating a temperature profile
For displaying a temperature progression over a line.
1. Click on Temperature profile .
2. Select the characteristics of the line from the drop-down menu
(horizontal, vertical, diagonal)
3. Drag the mouse with the mouse button pressed to draw a line in
the infrared image.
- The temperature profile will be displayed in the Profile
document window.
Max. 5 profile lines per image can be created.
For further information about editing the temperature profile see
6.4.6 Profile document window.
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Moving/deleting image markers in the infrared image
If infrared image areas are moved, the set measurement
markers should be moved along with them.
If the measurement point remains in the same position or if
infrared image areas are deleted, the parameters(emissivity and reflected temperature) of the measurement
points must be checked.
> Click on the measurement markers in the infrared image (notpossible if the Temperature
tool is activated) or> Click on the Marking tooland drag the mouse with themouse button pressed to create a frame around themeasurement points/range that you wish to delete/move.
> If you wish to delete measurement points/ranges: Click on
Delete .
- The measurement markers in the infrared image are deleted.
- The measurement results will be removed from the Thermal
image markers, Histogram and Profile document windows.
> If you wish to move measurement markers: Hold down themouse button and move the measuring points/range.
- The measurement results will be adjusted according to the
movement in the Thermal image markers, Histogram andProfile document windows.
Carrying out data agglomeration
The image can be divided into individual areas. Statistical data canbe shown for the individual areas.
> Click on Data agglomerationand then on the required
agglomeration level (None, One, Two, Three, Four).
> Click on Data agglomeration
information (Min, Max, Avg).

and then on the required

Cancelling image overlay

6.4.2.

1. Click on Undo TwinPix .
- A confirmation request will follow.
2. Click on [Yes].

Temperature scale document window

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Setting the scale
You can choose between automatic scaling (adjustment to themin./max. values), manual scaling and ScaleAssist. The scale limits
can be set within the measuring range that is valid for the image.
All temperatures that go below or exceed the min./max. value aredisplayed in the colour of the min./max. value (depending on theselected colour palette). Temperature ranges that are not relevant
can thus be hidden.
When the Humidity image palette is selected, scale adjustments
cannot be made.
Function

Procedure

Set Min./max.
values> Click on the number and change it bymeans of input via the keyboard or via .
or> Click on the arrowhead of the min./max.
value on the scale. Hold the mouse button
down and move the arrow.

Carry out
> To carry out automatic scaling: Click on
Automatic scaling[
Auto].
- The scaling limit values are adjusted tothe min./max. values.
ScaleAssist

>
1.
2.
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To activate ScaleAssist:
Enter the inside and outside temperature
Click on ScaleAssist
The scale limits are automaticallyadjusted to the calculated ScaleAssist
min./max. values.

You will find the ScaleAssist function in the multi-function
window.
Setting the limit values
A lower and an upper limit value can be defined. Temperatures
below the lower limit value or above the upper limit value can bemarked with one colour. The transparency of the limit value colours
can be set.

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Function

Procedure

Set Upper/lower> Click on the number and change it bylimit valuemeans of input via the keyboard or via .
(only available with oractivated limit> Click on the arrowhead of the lower/upper
values)limit value on the scale. Hold the mousebutton down and move the arrow.
Select Upper/lower > Click on Colour upper/lower limit value
limit value colour
and select a colour.
(only available withactivated limit
values)Set Transparency 1. Click on Colour upper/lower limit value.
(only available withactivated limit
2 Click on the number next tovalues)Transparency and change it by means of
input via the keyboard or via .
Setting isotherms (temperature range)
A lower and an upper area limit value can be defined.
Temperatures between the lower and upper area limit values aremarked with one colour.
Function

Procedure

Activate Isotherms > Activate the isotherms.

Set Upper/lower> Click on the number and change it byarea limit valuesmeans of input via the keyboard or via .
(only available with oractivated isotherms) > Click on the arrowhead of the lower/upperarea limit value on the scale. Hold themouse button down and move the arrow.

Select Isotherm> Click on Colour isotherms
and selectcoloura colour.
(only available with If Rainbow is selected, the isotherm is shown
activated isotherms) in a rainbow colour palette. Temperature
gradings within the isotherm are thus
rendered visible.
If Rainbow is selected, werecommend setting the colour paletteof the IR image to Greyscale.
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6.4.3.

Histogram document window
The following functions are available in the Histogram document
window:• Saving a histogram as an image file• Copying a histogram to the clipboard• Choosing between absolute (number of the measurement
points) and relative (percent of the measurement points)
scaling:• Setting the background colour for the histogram• Switching grid lines in the histogram on/off• Setting the number of columns over the temperature range
being assessed
Changes can only be seen if a histogram had already beencreated in the Thermal image document window for the
infrared image currently open, see 6.4.1 Determining the
average temperature.
Function

Procedure

Saving a histogram as animage file

1. Click on Save file .
- The Windows dialogue for saving
files is opened.
2. Enter a file name.
3. Select a file format (BMP, JPG,
PNG).
4. Select a storage location and clickon [Save].

Copying a histogram to the 1. Click on Clipboard .
clipboard- Image files from the histogram canbe inserted in other programs (e.g.
Microsoft Word).
Selecting scaling

Choosing between absolute (numberof the measurement points) andrelative (percent of the measurement
points) scaling.
> Click on absolute scaling
relative scaling .

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and select a colour.

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6.4.4.

Function

ProcedureSpecifying number ofcolumns

Set the number of columns over thetemperature range being assessed(settings between 10 and 100 columns
are possible):> Click on the number and change it
by means of input via the keyboard
or via .

Thermal image markers document window
Shows the measurement results of the image markers performed in
the Thermal image document window. The emissivity and thereflected temperature of the inserted image marker can be changed
at the same time here as well. Additional comments can be enteredfor each individual image marker.
The following functions are available in the Thermal image
markers document window:• Saving/exporting measurement results for the image markers in
Excel• Copying measurement results to the clipboard• Deleting measurement results for the image markers• Calculate the temperature difference (DeltaT) between set
thermal image markers or between an input value and thermal
image markers.
• Modifying emissivity and reflected temperature for image
markers at specific points/ranges• Entering comments
Function

Procedure

Saving/exporting
measurement results in
Excel

The measurement results for theimage markers are saved in an Exceltable.
1. Click on Save file .
- The Windows dialogue for saving
files is opened.
2. Enter a file name.
3. Select the file format XLS.
4. Select a storage location and clickon [Save].

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Function
Copying measurement
results to the clipboard

Procedure
The data cannot be inserted
into other programs as animage file.
> Click on Clipboard .
- Measurement results can beinserted in other programs (e.g.
Microsoft Word, Powerpoint).

Deleting image markers

1. Highlight the line to be deleted.
2. Click on Delete

DeltaT calculation

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1. Click on [DeltaT]
2. Calculate the temperature
difference:
select the required thermal image
markers or enter an input value.
3. Change the input value:
click on the number and change it
by inputting via the keyboard or byclickingwith the mouse.
4. Confirm by clicking [OK]- Up to 10 temperature differences
can be calculated.
- The results are displayed in a
separate table in the Thermal
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Function
Modifying emissivity andreflected temperature forimage markers at specificpoints/ranges

Procedure
Changes to the settings
influence the measurement
result. The settings should
only be changed with theutmost caution!
> In the table, click on the value(emissivity or reflected
temperature) and modify it via the
keyboard or .
- The temperature of themeasurement point adjusts to theset emissivity/reflected
temperature.
- Changes can be seen in the
Thermal image document
window.

Entering comments

6.4.5.

> Click in the comment field and use
the keyboard to enter the text.

Real image document window
The following functions are available in the Real image document
window:• Importing real images• Exporting real images• Copying a real image to the clipboard• Inserting a real image from the clipboard• Deleting a real image• Rotating a real image• Modifying the brightness of a real image• Change image section• Insert additional image
Function

Procedure

Importing real images

1. Click on Open .
- The folder containing the real
images opens.
2. Highlight a real image and click on[Open].

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Function

Procedure- The real image selected will be
displayed in the Real image
document window.

Exporting real images

1. Click on Save file .
- The Windows dialogue for saving
files is opened.
2. Enter a file name.
3. Select a file format (BMP, JPG,
PNG).
4. Select a storage location and clickon [Save].

Copying a real image tothe clipboard> Click on Clipboard .
- The real image can be inserted inother programs (e.g. Microsoft
Word, Powerpoint).

Inserting a real image from > Click on Clipboard Insert .
the clipboard- The confirmation request is
opened.
> If you wish to insert the real image
from the clipboard: Click on [Yes].
- The real image is inserted from the
clipboard.
> If you wish to cancel the process:
Click on [No].
Deleting a real image

1. Click on Delete .
- The confirmation request is
opened.
2. Click on [OK].
- The real image is deleted.

Rotating a real image> Click on Rotate leftright .

or Rotate

Modifying the brightness of 1. Click on Brightness .
a real image- The dialogue box is opened.
2. Use the scroll bar to modify thebrightness of the real image.
3. Click on [OK].
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Function

Procedure
2. Use Open file to add an additional
image file to the thermal image.

Zoom in/zoom out/movereal image/fit to document
window> Click on Zoom in(or move themouse wheel forwards) to zoom inon the real image.
> Click on Zoom out(or movethe mouse wheel back) to zoomout of the real image.
> Click on Fit
to fit the real image
to the document window.
If the set image size is bigger than the
document window:> Click with the mouse button on thereal image and move the image
while holding the button down tochange the visible image section.
The currently visible real image
section is displayed in a report.
Check how the real image
looks before creating a report.

6.4.6.

Profile document window
Displays the temperature profiles created in the Thermal image
document window.
The following functions are available in the Profile document
window:• Saving a temperature profile as an image file• Copying a temperature profile to the clipboard• Selecting the presentation of the temperature profile• Changing the background colour of the temperature profile• Switching grid lines on/off
Function

Procedure

Saving a temperature
profile as an image file

1. Click on Save file .
- The Windows dialogue for saving
files is opened.
2. Enter a file name.
3. Select a file format (BMP, JPG,
PNG).
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Function

Procedure
4. Select a storage location and clickon [Save].

Copying a temperature
profile to the clipboard> Click on Clipboard .
- Image file from the profile can beinserted in other programs (e.g.
Microsoft Word).

Selecting the presentationof the temperature profile> To select filled out profile: Click on.
Several profile lines are displayed
in individual card tabs (P1, P2, …).
> To select a line profile: Click on .
Several profile lines are displayed
in individual card tabs (P1, P2, …).
> To select a general line profile forall profile lines: Click on

6.4.7.

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Changing the backgroundcolour of the temperature
profile> Click on Background colour
and select a colour.

Switching grid lines on/off> Click on Grid lines.

Comments document window> Use the keyboard to enter the comments about the currently
selected infrared image in the text field.

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Creating a report

You can create a report with one or more IR images. IR images
that are already open can be selected, or stored IR images can be
opened in the report wizard menu.
The report wizard guides you through the process. There areseveral report templates available to you for easy reporting:• Thermal bridges in building shells in accordance with EN 13187(comprehensive)• Thermal bridges in building shells in accordance with EN 13187(simplified test)• Industry (Archiv)• Industrial thermography• MaxiPicture• MultiPicture• Short report6 Using the software
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•
•
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1.

Standard report cover pictureStandard report (humidity)
Standard report (solar)Standard report
In the ribbon, click on the Report tab.

2. Click on Report Wizard .
- The Report Wizard is opened.
Report tab
Depending on the report template selected, the Report Wizard isdivided into the following tabs:• Template• Image selection• Company address / Logo
• Address / Location• Job description• Freetext• Ambient conditions• Conclusion• Preview> Work through the individual tabs from left to right and note therespective tips
at the bottom of the window.
- The data entered appear automatically in the report.
Saving a report
1. Click on the Preview tab.
- A preview of the report is opened.
2.
3.
4.
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Click on Save report .
The Windows dialogue for saving files is opened.
Enter the file name and select a file format.
Select a storage location and click on [Save].
The report will be saved in TIR file format. This will create a filewith the images and the report data entered.
Reports that are created with IRSoft as of version 2.4
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Saving the report as a PDF or RTF
1. Click on the Preview tab.
- A preview of the report is opened.
2. Click on PDF
or RTF .
- The Windows dialogue for saving files is opened.
3. Enter a file name, select a storage location and click on [Save].
- The report is saved as a PDF or RTF.
Reports saved in RTF format are compatible with Office 2003 andhigher.
Printing report
1. Click on the report tab Preview.
- A preview of the report is opened.
2.
3.
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6.7.

Click on Print .
The Windows dialogue for printing a report is opened.
Complete the print settings if necessary and click on [Print].
The report is printed.

Changing a report

Data in a saved report can be changed.
1. Select the images you want to change and then click on[Open].
- Report text is retained in the report wizard.
- The selected thermal images are opened in IRsoft.
2. Carry out the required image editing.
3. Save the modified thermal images.
4. Under the Report tab, click on Report wizard.
- The edited image is inserted in the report wizard.
- Existing text is displayed.
5. Save the report with the changes.

Report Designer

With the Report Designer you can create your own report templateby changing an existing template to meet your needs. There aretools available to help you design and edit the report template toyour liking.
The Report Designer is used exclusively for creating
individualised report templates. The reports themselves are
created by selecting the report template in the Report
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Opening the Report Designer
Requirement: at least one infrared image must be open.
1. Select the Settings tab and click on Report Designer .
- The dialogue box is opened.
2. Select the report template that you would like to edit and clickon [OK].
- The Report Designer is opened.

6.7.1.

User interface
RibbonThe ribbon helps you to carry out modifications and settings in theReport Designer and to find the relevant functions and commands
quickly.
The functions and commands are divided into different groups on
two tabs: Report Designer and Preview.
The functions/commands and the work space vary depending on
the tab selected.
The tab Report Designer contains function/commands for:• Saving the report template• Editing the report template• Changing the report template view
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Work space

Modifications are carried out in the work space in the Report
Designer tab. It consists of the file directory tree and the openreport template. The file directory tree contains prescribed fields
that you can pull into the report template.
When the Preview tab is selected, the work space view changes.

6.7.2.

Functions and commands
All of the functions/commands in the ribbon are described in moredetail in tips (tool hints).
> Move the mouse pointer over the functions/command in the
ribbon.
- Tips (tool hints) are displayed.

6.7.3.

Editing a report template
Overview
The open report template consists of various areas. Fields can beinserted into or removed from each area.
• Report Header: contains fields with general information thatappear once in the report template (e.g. company, instrument,client, etc.). When the report is created later, this information
appears at the beginning of the report.
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Bottom Margin: contains fields with information that appears oneach page in the footer.
Detail: contains fields with information about the corresponding
measurements (e.g. location, ambient conditions, etc.)
Detail Report "Picture": contains placeholders for image andtext fields with information about the infrared images (emissivity
and reflected temperature, comments about the individual
infrared images, histogram, temperature profile, etc.). The
Detail Report "Picture" area is repeated in the report dependingon the number of infrared images.
Report Footer: contains fields with information that appears at
the end of the report template (e.g. general comments,
conclusion, date and signature, etc.)
Text changes:
Only carry out text changes in fields without the symbol.

Dragging prescribed fields into the report template
You can integrate data, images, tables and tools from the file
directory tree into the report template to modify it to meet yourneeds.
Note the report template areas into which you drag thefields. For example, image fields should only be integrated
into the Detail Report "Picture" area. Because the image
fields serve as placeholders, each may only be dragged
once into the Detail Report "Picture" area.
1. Click on the Report Designer tab.
2. In the file directory tree, click on the desired option.
3. Hold down the mouse buttons and drag the field into thedesired position in the report template.
- The field is aligned to the grid.
With free text fields, additional, freely selectable
information can be included in reports.
If a free text field is included in the report template, theFreetext tab is also shown in the report wizard.
Modifying fields
Font, font size and text alignment can be changed for the fields.
1. Click on the Report Designer tab.
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3. To highlight several fields:> Hold down the Ctrl-key and click on the fields or> Drag the mouse to create a marker frame around the fields.
4. Use the editing functions in the ribbon to modify the fields.
- The changes will be applied to all highlighted fields.
Aligning fields
Requirement: at least two fields must be highlighted.
1. Click on the Report Designer tab.
2. To highlight several fields:> Hold down the Ctrl-key and click on the fields or> Drag the mouse to create a marker frame around the fields.
3. Use the editing functions in the ribbon to align the fields.
- The changes will be applied to all highlighted fields.
Moving field(s)1. Click on the Report Designer tab.
2. In the report template, click on the field(s) that you wish tomove.
3. Hold down the mouse button and drag the field(s) to the desired
position.
- The field(s) align to the grid.
Modifying field size(s)1. Click on the Report Designer tab.
2. In the report template, click on the field(s) where you wish toadjust the size.
3. Click on one of the black contact points of the field(s) andchange the size of the field(s) by dragging with the mousebutton pressed.
Deleting field(s)1. Click on the Report Designer tab.
2. In the report template, click on the field(s) that you wish todelete.
3. To delete fields:> On the keyboard, press the [Del] key or> Right-click with the mouse and select Delete.
Deleting a field has no effect on the size and position of otherfields. Empty spaces between fields can be prevented by moving
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1. Click on the Report Designer tab.
2. Double-click on a text field in the report template and enter the
text via the keyboard.
- Text appears as a fixed block if the report template is selectedin the Report Wizard.
Saving a report template
1. Click on the Report Designer tab.
Click on Save .
The Windows dialogue for saving files is opened.
Enter a file name and click on [Save].
The report templates are saved in a folder based on theoperating system and operating system language.
> To find the report templates: Select the search function in
Explorer and search for the *.repx file.
- Report templates (file format .repx) will be displayed.
2.
3.
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Deleting a report template••

Note that report templates are deleted permanently.
After they are deleted, report templates cannot be
restored.
Only "User" type report templates can be deleted.

Requirement: the Report Designer must be closed.
1. In IRSoft, in the ribbon, click on the Settings tab.
2. In the ribbon, click on the Report Designer.
- The dialogue box is opened.
3. Select the report template that you wish to delete.
4. Click on [Delete].
- The confirmation request is opened.
> If you wish to permanently delete the report template: Click on[Yes].
> If you wish to cancel the process: Click on [No].
Editing the page layout
1. Click on the Preview tab.
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6.7.4.

Tips & tricks
Creating a report template with a cover image
1. Move the PageHeader header bar far enough down to leavesufficient space for the cover image.
2. In the ReportHeader report section, select all fields from
Company to Job and move these to the bottom of the reportsection.
3. From the PageHeader report section, copy the fields Title,
Logo and the line directly below both fields into theReportHeader report section above the Company field.
4. Above the fields inserted in the last step Insert a Page break(Tools folder).
5. Above the page break inserted in the last step insert the Coverimage field (Images folder) and adjust the size of the field asneeded.
Creating a report with an additional real image> In the DetailReport - "Picture" report section, insert the Real
image 2 field (Images folder) and adjust the size of the field asneeded.
Use the Real image 2 field exclusively within the
DetailReport - "Picture" report section to ensure that it isassigned to the thermal image added to the report.
Creating a report with a digital signature> In the ReportFooter report section, insert the Digital signaturefield (Images folder) directly above the signature line and adjust
the size of the field as needed.
Creating a report with two thermal images side by side
1. In the DetailReport - "Picture" report section, delete the Real
image field.
2. In the DetailReport - "Picture" report section, click on the
Detail1 header bar.
- A white box with an arrow is displayed next to Detail1.
3. Click on the box.
- The DetailBand advanced settings dialogue window is
opened.
4. Make the following settings:• Column direction: AcrossThenDown• Number of columns: 2
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In the DetailReport - "Picture" report section, a grey section isdisplayed with the information: Space for repeated columns.
Controls placed here will not print correctly.
6. Customise all fields in the DetailReport - "Picture" reportsection, ensuring that no fields protrude into this grey section.
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Creating a report with fixed textual content
1. Go to the report section that you wish to insert text into.
2. Insert the Text field field (Tools folder) at the required position
and adjust the size of the field as needed.
3. Input the text into the field.
Inserting a watermark
1. In the multi-function bar click on the Preview tab.
2. Click on Watermark.
- The Watermark dialogue window opens. In the left half of thewindow you will see a preview of the subsequent settings.
3. In the text and / or picture tab make the required settings withregard to the content, layout and size of the watermark.
4. Under Position, select whether it should be printed behind or in
front of the report content.
5. Under Page Range, select the pages on which the watermark
is to be inserted.

6.8.

Configuring the instrument

The configuration makes it possible to perform settings on thethermal imager using IRSoft.
In both tabs Picture settings and Instrument settings, all settings
can be performed that can also be performed using the instrument
menu of the thermal imager. For this, please also observe theinstruction manual for the thermal imager.
A user-defined material list from specified materials (including theassociated emissivity) can also be copied over to the imager.
Requirement:• Thermal imager is connected to the PC• Thermal imager is switched on and recognised by the PC
1. In the ribbon, click on the Imager tab.
2. Click on Configuration .
- The Characteristics of Testo Thermal Imager dialogue
window is opened.
3. Choose between image and instrument settings.

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4. Complete the settings (see Picture settings and Instrument
settings).
> If you wish to transfer the settings to the thermal imager: Clickon [Apply].
> If you wish to discard the settings: Click on [Cancel].
5. Click on [OK].
- The dialogue window is closed.
Picture settings
Function availability depends on the model of the connected
imager.
Function

Settings

Selecting theChoose between automatic scaling,
temperature scale ScaleAssist and manual scaling:> Select the desired option.
> With the selection of manual: Enter themin. and max. value.
Setting the palette, Select required settings:
temperature unit, > Click onand select the desired value
LCD brightness,from the drop-down list.
measuring range
Transferring
materials

Transfer the desired materials with thecorresponding emissivity to the thermal
imager or IRSoft:The language of the materials to bechosen from depends on thelanguage of the operating system.
The language of the materials present
in the thermal imager depends on thesetting of the instrument language
during commissioning. It is therefore
possible that materials are displayedin different languages.
1. Click on the materials in the Materials inthermal imager list that are not required
and remove these by clicking on .
2. Click on the required materials in the For
selection of stationary materials list andcopy these by clicking onin thethermal imager.
A maximum of 8 materials can be saved in
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Function

Settings

Emissivity
settings

Activate desired material:> Click onand select the desired material
from the drop-down list.
> With the selection of User-defined: Enterthe value of the emissivity.

Instrument settings
Function availability depends on the model of the connected
imager.
Function

Settings

Setting Language

Activate the desired language:> Click onand select the desired
language from the drop-down list.

Switching thePower savefunction on/off

Select the desired setting (Switch off imager
or Switch off LCD):> Click onand select the desired function
from the drop-down list.

Automatically hide Activate the desired function:(function keys,> Click on the desired functions to activate
cursor, scale)them ( ).
Carrying out
factory reset

Carry out a factory reset:
1. Click on [Factory reset].
- A confirmation request will follow.
2. Click on [Yes].

Synchronizing
with PC clock

Synchronize the date and time of the
instrument with the PC:> Click on [Synchronize with PC clock].

FirmwareUpdate…

The imager software (firmware) can be
updated. Current firmware data can be
downloaded from www.testo.com/irsoft
1. Click on Firmware Update….
- The Windows dialogue box for opening
files appears.
2. Select the update file and click on [Open].

Activation code
entry

Activate additional functions in the imager:> Enter the activation code and click on[Confirm].
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6.9.

Video (only for testo 885 / 890)

With the video function, the thermal image from the imager can bedisplayed live on the PC and recorded.
With the testo 885-2 and testo 890-2, it is possible to carry out fullradiometric video measurement and capture a logger sequence(optional instrument function).
> Select the Video tab.
Work space

1 Video stream
2 Image marks
3 Profile
The size of an area can be adjusted by clicking and dragging thearea border.
Display information on the video file
> Click on Info to open the dialogue window.

6.9.1.

Establishing/disconnecting a connection
The connection to the imager can be established and disconnectedagain.
> Click on Connect to establish a connection to the imager- The image is displayed in the software.
> Click on Disconnect to disconnect the connection.

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6.9.2.

Settings
Camera settings can be carried out using the software.
Initiating auto-focus
This function is only available if auto-focus was enabled in thecamera before a connection was established.
> Click on Autofocus.
Initiating the shutter manually> Click on Shutter.
Enabling/disabling the automatic shutter function
In the case of stable environmental conditions and set-ups that do
not heat up the sensor/camera, the automatic shutter function canbe disabled to avoid interruptions in the video. Deviations inaccuracy and image quality are negligible in a period of up to
60 minutes.
The disabled status remains even after the camera has
been disconnected from the PC. Re-enabling can be
carried out by re-starting the camera.
> Click on Automatic Shutter.
If Automatic Shutter has an orange background, the function has
been enabled.
Changing the colour palette
The palette setting remains in the camera even after thecamera has been disconnected from the PC.
> Click on
list.

6.9.3.

and select the required palette from the drop-downCapturing a video/logger sequence
Start “Wizard for capture settings” and select “Capturingmode”
1. Click on Capture Settings.
- The Wizard for capture settings is opened.
- The First steps tab includes a description of the capture
functions. This tab can be hidden:
Do not show this pageagain.
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Capturing of a video: capturing a video sequence.
Capturing a logger sequence (only testo 885-2 and testo
890-2 with option of full radiometric video measurement):
capturing a sequence of individual images with a defined
start, duration and interval.

Capturing of a video: settings
The folder, file name, file format and maximum size or length of thevideo can be set.
4. Click on the Settings tab.
5. File: click on [Browse…] and enter the parameters/settings:
The videos can be saved in various formats:• MPEG file (only for cameras with 33 Hz)/WMV file(compressed or uncompressed):video file in which pure image data is saved but nomeasuring values (temperature or humidity values).
Existing image marks (measuring points and profilelines) are also saved as image data and cannot be
subsequently changed or deleted.
If an image mark has been set, when video
capturing is carried out, the capturing of themeasuring value diagram is started automatically,
but there is no automatic saving. Saving measuring
value diagrams as an image or exporting them as
an Excel file must be done after video capturing
manually via the relevant buttons, separately foreach measuring value diagram.
• VMT files (full radiometric video, only testo 885-2
and testo 890-2 with option of full radiometric video
measurement): Video file in which image data,measuring values and image marks are saved.
Saved files can be played back in testo IRSoft andsubsequently analysed by adding or changing
image marks.
The number of individual files captured (frames) per
second corresponds to the video frequency of thecamera, provided the system environment supports
this frequency (see system requirements), but max.
25 Hz.
> Select folder and enter file name.
> Select the file format and click on [Save].
6. Stop capturing after…: select MB (limit according to file size inmegabytes, max. 10000 MB) or sec (limit according to durationin seconds
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Capturing of a logging sequence: settings
Start criterion, capturing interval and file name/file format can be set.
4. Start tab: select a start criterion and enter the parameters:• Immediately: capturing starts when you click on Start
Capture.
• Limit value over/undershooting: capturing starts during thefirst over or undershooting of the set temperature after
clicking on Start Capture.
• Timed: capturing starts after expiry of the entered duration(max. 24 h 00 min, min. 0 h 1 min) after clicking on Start
Capture.
5. Interval tab: enter the number of images to be saved and thecapturing interval (min. 3 s).
6. File tab: select a file format and enter the parameters/settings:
The logger sequences can be saved in various formats:• BMT files:
sequence of individual image files (thermal images).
Image marks (measuring points and profile lines)
are also saved as image data and cannot be
subsequently changed or deleted.
If an image mark has been set, when sequence
capturing is carried out, the capturing of themeasuring value diagram is started automatically,
but there is no automatic saving. Saving measuring
value diagrams as an image or exporting them as
an Excel file must be done after image sequence
capturing manually via the relevant buttons,
separately for each measuring value diagram.
The individual thermal images of the sequence canbe displayed under the Analyze tab and analysed.
• VMT files (full radiometric video, only testo 885-2
and testo 890-2 with option of full radiometric video
measurement): Video file in which image data,measuring values and image marks are saved.
Saved files can be played back in testo IRSoft andsubsequently analysed by adding or changing
image marks.
The playback speed (frames per second)corresponds to the video frequency of the camera, if
the system environment supports this frequency(see system requirements), but max. 25 Hz.
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> BMT: click on [Browse…], select the folder and click on[OK]. Enter prefix for the file name.
Saving capture settings
7. Click on the Summary tab.
8. Check the settings and click on [Finish].
Starting/ending capture
The video is saved under the file name and location
selected in the capture settings.
- The capture settings have been carried out.
> Click on Start Capture.
- Capture is started.
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The diagrams of the set measuring points/profile lines arecaptured after the start of the capture with the video. This
enables diagram data that corresponds time-wise to thecaptured video to be saved.
> End capture manually: click on Stop Capture.
- If capture is not ended manually, it ends automaticallyaccording to the set capture criteria.

6.9.4.

Playing/analysing/saving videos
Saved VMT files can be played in testo IRSoft and analysed using
the image marks. It is not possible to play saved MPEG/WMV- files
in testo IRSoft. For this, use separate software (e.g. Windows
Mediaplayer (recommended) or VLC Player).
Opening a video file
1. Click on Open .
2. Select a video file and click on [Open].
Playing a video file
In logger sequence capturing mode, video playback is not
carried out in real time but in time lapse (with the image
refresh rate of the camera). The time stamp of theindividual images (frames) corresponds to actual time
during capture.
> Start playback: Play.
> Pause playback: Pause.

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> Display a specific frame (individual image): enter number under
Frame and click on Go to or select frame with .
Analysing and re-saving saved videos
The analysis functions (see below) can also be applied to saved
VMT files. The files can then be saved with the new/changed
analysis data.
1. Click on Save as.
- Windows dialogue box for saving files is opened.
2. Enter a file name, select a file format and click on [Save].
3. Click on [OK].
Switching back to capturing mode
> Click on Connect to re-establish a connection to the camera
Determining measurement values at an IR image point
To determine the temperature at an IR image point.
1. Click on .
- A measuring point is inserted into the image.
- The current temperature and coordinates of the image point are
displayed on the right next to the image.
- The measurement value characteristic curve of the image point
is displayed in a measurement value chart below the image.
Creating a temperature profile
To display a temperature curve via a line.
1. Click on .
- A profile line is inserted into the image.
- The min./max./average temperature and coordinates of the
profile line end points are displayed on the right next to theimage.
- The current temperature curve of the measuring points on the
profile line is displayed in a measurement value chart below theimage.
Deleting/moving image marks on the IR image> Click on the measurement mark on the IR image.
- The mark is highlighted red.
> If you want to delete the measuring point: click on Delete .
> If you want to move the measuring point: hold down the mousebutton and move the measuring point.
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Producing a snapshot
One frame of the video stream can be captured and exported as athermal image including image marks. No real image is attached tothe thermal image.
1.
2.
3.

Click on.
Windows dialogue box for saving files is opened.
Enter a file name.
Select a folder and click on [Save].

Coldspot / Hotspot anzeigen
1. Klicken Sie auf
bzw.
.
- Coldspot bzw. Hotspot werden angezeigt.
Saving a measurement value chart as an image
Measurement value charts can be saved as an image.
Only image data is saved - no measurement values.
1. Select the relevant tab of the measuring point or the profile line
and click on .
- Windows dialogue box for saving files appears.
2. Enter a file name.
3. Select the location you want to save it to and click on [Save].
Exporting measuring values from a measuring value diagram
as an Excel file
1. Select the relevant tab of the measuring point or the profile line
and click on .
- Windows dialogue box for saving files appears.
2. Enter a file name.
3. Select the location you want to save it to and click on [Save].
Re-starting diagram capturing> Click on
diagram.

to re-start the capturing of the measuring value

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6.10.

Archive (only for testo 885 / 890)

The archive function manages images captured with an imager that
supports site recognition.
In the archive, measurement sites can be created and are thenautomatically assigned an identification number (ID). This ID canbe transferred to the imager, and ID markers can be printed out
and affixed to the measurement site. When carrying out ameasurement on site, by setting a marker with the built-in digital
imager, the images, which are then saved, are automaticallyallocated to the relevant measurement object (allocation is saved inthis image). When transferring images to the PC, please use theimport assistant and select the “Add to archive” option. The images
are then saved automatically in the archive under the correct
measurement object.
Work space

1 Archive tree
2 Information area
The size of an area can be adjusted by clicking and dragging thearea border.
Opening an image from the archive> In the archive tree, double-click on the image you want to open.
Adding a project/folder/measurement object
To structure the archive data, projects can be created in the archive
for which details in the form of address data can be saved. For
further grouping, folders can be created within the projects (up to 3
folder levels are possible). Measurement objects can be createddirectly in a project or in folders.

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Function

Procedure

Add project (only > Click on Archive.
available at archive 1. Click on Add project.
level)
2. Enter a project name and the address
data for the project.
Add folder (onlyavailable at the
project and folder
levels)> Click on the project/folder in which you
want to create a folder.
1. Click on Add folder.
2. Enter a folder name.

Add measurement >site (only available
at project and folder 1.
levels)2.
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Click on the project/folder in which you
want to create a measurement object.
Click on Add measurement site.
Enter a measurement object name.
The measurement object is automaticallyassigned a unique ID.

Editing the archive
The archive structure can be changed.

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Function

Procedure

Cut and Paste

1. Click on an element you want to reassign.
2. Click on Cut.
3. Click on the measurement
object/folder/project to which the element
is to be assigned.
4. Click on Paste.

Remove anelement

1. Click on the project/folder/measurement
object you want to delete.
2. Click on Remove.

Up or Down
(moving anelement)

1. Click on the project/folder/measurement
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Further functions
Function

Procedure

Send to camera

1. Click on Send to camera to transfer thearchive structure to the imager.
- The archive structure is created in theimager.

Print newmarkers… (onlyavailable if there
are stillmeasurement
objects without aprinted marker)

1. Click on Print new markers….
- Dialogue box for printing markers
appears.
2. Select the paper format used.
3. Click on the label at the position where
the printing of the markers should bestarted.
- The selected label is marked “1”.
Additional markers that are printed aremarked “2”, “3”, ….
4. Click on [OK].
- A PDF file is created and can then be
printed.

Search…

1. Click on Search….
- Dialogue box for searching for elements
appears.
2. Select the element type you want tosearch for.
> If necessary, enter the search filter criteria
to limit the number of hits.
3. Click on Start search.

Start importassistant…

1. Click on Start import assistant….
- Dialogue box for searching for folders
appears.
2. Select the folder from which you want toimport data and click on [OK].
- The import assistant is opened.
3. For information on what to do next, see
4.2 Using the Import Wizard.

Open images ofthe last import> Click on Open images of the lastimport.
- All images of the last import process are
opened.

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Editing a measurement object
An image can be assigned manually to a measurement object. An
ID marker for a measurement object can be printed. This function issuitable for reprinting markers for individual measurement sites.

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Function

Procedure

Assign image…

1. Click on the measurement object to which
an image should be assigned.
2. Click on Assign image….
- Windows dialogue box for opening files
appears.
3. Select the image to which you want toassign the measurement object and clickon [Open].

Print marker…

1. Click on the measurement object for
which you want to print an ID marker.
2. Click on Print marker….
- Dialogue box for printing markers
appears.
3. Select the paper format used.
4. Click on the label at the position where
the marker should be printed.
- The selected label is marked “1”.
5. Click on [OK].
- A PDF file is created and can then be
printed.

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Tips and assistance

7.1.

Questions and answers
Question/problem

Possible causes/solution

How can I get information
about software updates?

> Make sure that in the Settings tabin the Program updates group,
the Automatic check function is
activated.
If this function is activated, you will
regularly receive information as soon
as a new update is available.

How can a software update When performing a software update,the existing version does not have tobe performed?
be uninstalled.
1. Download the software updatefrom the Internet to your PC.
2. Perform the installation of the newversion, see 4.1 Installing thesoftware/driver.
How can an archive becopied to another PC?

Please get in touch with your contact
at the Service department for detailed
instructions.

Then imager cannot be
configured.

> Check if the instrument isrecognised by the PC.
> Check the connection between the
instrument and the PC.

The Import Wizard does
not start up.

> Start up IRSoft before connecting
the thermal imager.
> Check whether the Import Wizard
is active: Imager tab | Import
Wizard.

--- or +++ is shown instead The reading was outside of themeasurement range when the infraredof the reading.
image was recorded. No reading isavailable for the selected
measurement point.
xxx is shown instead of the Reading cannot be calculated.
reading.
> Check parameter settings forplausibility.

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Question/problem

Possible causes/solution

The entire surface of a
The parameters Temperature andhumidity image is shown in Humidity were not entered correctlyin the camera. The humidity image
one colour.
cannot be shown correctly without
these values.
> Correct parameter settings.
If we could not answer your question, please contact your dealer or
Testo Customer Service. For contact details see the rear side ofthis document or the web page www.testo.com/service-contact.

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