IRSoft · PC-Software

Instruction manual2

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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

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3.1.

Use

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3.2.

System requirements.......................................................................6First steps ................................................................................................7
4.1.

Installing the software/driver ............................................................7

4.2.

Starting the software........................................................................8

Product description...............................................................................10
5.1.

User interface ................................................................................10

5.2.

Functions and commands..............................................................12

Using the product ..................................................................................13
6.1.

Selecting images ...........................................................................13

6.2.

Modifying the work space view ......................................................14

6.3.

Edit image properties.....................................................................15
6.3.1.
6.3.2.
6.3.3.

6.4.

Colors .........................................................................................................15
Parameter......................................................................................................16
Accepting settings for multiple images ...........................................................16

Evaluating images .........................................................................17
6.4.1.
6.4.2.
6.4.3.
6.4.4.
6.4.5.
6.4.6.
6.4.7.

Thermal image document window..................................................................17
Temperature scale document window............................................................21
Histogram document window .........................................................................23
Thermal image markers document window....................................................24
Real image document window .......................................................................26
Profile document window ...............................................................................27
Comments document window ........................................................................28

6.5.

Creating a report............................................................................28

6.6.

Modifying the report.......................................................................30

6.7.

Report Designer ............................................................................31
6.7.1.
6.7.2.
6.7.3.

6.8.

User interface ................................................................................................31
Functions and commands..............................................................................32
Editing a report template................................................................................33

Configuring the instrument.............................................................363

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Tips and assistance .............................................................................. 39
7.1.

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Questions and answers ................................................................ 39

Index....................................................................................................... 41

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.
The description in this instruction manual relates toWindows® XP.
Symbols and writing standards
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Note: Basic or further information.

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Action: more steps, the sequence must be
followed.

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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.

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Functions/paths within a menu.

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3 Specifications

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Specifications

3.1.

Use
The IRSoft software is used for the analysis, processing andarchiving of the images recorded by the testo 880 thermal imager(hereafter referred to as 'instrument'). 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® XP ServicePack 2 (SP2)•

Windows VistaWith a limited scope of functions:•Windows® 2000 SP4 (no instrument control)•

Windows® XP without SP2

Computer
For smooth work with the software, the following requirements
should be met:•

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Pentium processor of at least 1.2 GHz or equivalent•

256 MB RAM•

100 MB unused hard drive capacity•

CD-ROM drive•

USB 2.0 interface•

Internet Explorer 5.5 Service Pack 1 or higher

4 First steps

4First steps

4.1.

Installing the software/driver
Administrator rights are required for installation.
1. Insert the program CD in the CD-ROM drive of the computer.
If the installation program does not start automatically:> Open My Computer, select the CD drive and start the
Setup.exe file.
2. Follow the instructions of the installation wizard.
When installing under Vista, please note the following steps during
the installation procedure:•

The User Account Control window opens.
> Click on [Continue].

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The Windows Security window opens.
> Click on Install this driver software anyway.

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.
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The connection is established.

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The driver installation is performed automatically.

In some cases, the instrument driver may not be automaticallyrecognized. In this case, continue as follows:
Windows XP:-

The Found New Hardware window is opened.

1. Select No, not this time and click on [Next].
2. Select Install the software automatically and click on [Next].
If the driver is not automatically found:> Enter the driver path in the CD directory: Driver folder:
3. Click on [Finish].

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Windows Vista:-

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 driver path in the CD directory:
Driver folder:-

The Windows Security window opens:

2. Click on Install this driver software anyway.
3. Click on [Close].

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 [Start] | Programs (Windows XP) or All Programs(Windows Vista) | Testo | IRSoft.
Under Windows Vista, the User Account Control
window is opened during the initial start of the software.
> Click on Allow.
Establishing a connection with the instrument
1. Press the [] button to switch on the instrument.

2. Connect the instrument to the PC using the USB cable.

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The connection is established.

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The instrument switches into slave mode, where all control keysof the instrument are deactivated except the [ ] button.

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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.

4 First steps

Depending on the settings in the operating system, theDevices with Removable Storage (Windows XP) or
AutoPlay (Windows Vista) window may be opened
when the instrument is connected. This can be ignoredor closed.
Using the Import Wizard
The Import Wizard supports you when transferring images from thethermal imager to the PC.
The Import Wizard is only opened when the IRSoft
software was started before connecting the thermal
imager.
Only .bmt and .bmp files and folder structures aretransferred.
1. Click on [Continue].
2. In your folder list, mark the folders that are to be transferred.
When a folder is marked, all subfolders are automatically included.
To import files that are saved on the top level (not in folders), theDevices with Removable Storage must be marked.
3. Click on [Continue].
4. Enter the target directory and activate the optional functions Set
target directory as default and Delete data in the device
after copying as required.
5. Click on [Continue].
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In the selected target directory, a folder is created with the dateof the data transfer to prevent the overwriting of previous
folders with the same designation. The folders and the images
are saved in this directory.

6. Click on [Finish].
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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
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. Eachtab contains its own functions/commands to perform actions.
The tab Analysis contains function/commands for:•

Opening and saving infrared images•

Setting and copying image properties

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 tab Settings contains function/commands for:10•

Setting the work space view•

Setting the infrared image presentation•

Setting the temperature unit•

Setting the user interface view (color scheme)•

Activating/deactivating the tips•

Activating/deactivating the automatic program updates•

Creating user-generated report templates5 Product description
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 image② Temperature scale③ Histogram④ Thermal image markings⑤ Real image⑥ Profile⑦ Comments
Depending on the work space view selected and the size ofthe screen, not all document windows are visible. If
necessary, use the scroll bars.

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5.2.

Functions and commands
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.

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Using the product6.1.

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
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].
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The selected infrared image will be displayed in the Thermal
image document window.

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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.

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Alternatively, you can also select an infrared image when
IRSoft is not open. In this case, multiple infrared images
cannot be selected.

Importing real images
See Real image document window page 26.

6.2.

Modifying the work space view
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: On the right bottomedge of the screen, click on Layout as windows with tabs or
Layout as free floating and cascading windows.
Comparing infrared images
Requirement: at least 2 infrared images must be open.
1. In the ribbon, click on the Settings tab.
2. In the group Work space view select the option Tabbed
windows.
3. Right-click on the tab of an infrared image that you wish tocompare with another infrared image.
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A context menu is opened.

4. From the context menu, select the option New Horizontal /New Vertical Tab Group.
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The infrared image can be compared with the other infrared
image.

> If you wish to compare more than 2 images: Repeat theprocedure starting with step 3.

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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 page 15.

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Changes in the Parameter group can affect themeasurement result.

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The functions in the Colors 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.

6.3.1.

ColorsSelecting a palette
You can choose between 8 existing color palettes for the infrared
image.
> Click onand select a color palette from the drop-down list.

Selecting color temperature markers, profiles and histograms> Click on Color temperature markers, profile and histogramand select a color.
Selecting color for temperature correction
Changes the marker color with the temperature correction in the
Thermal image document window.
> Click on Color region markers
infrared image area markers.

and select a color for

Select color for coldspots/hotspots> Click on Color coldspot
color.

/ Color hotspot

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Parameter
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.

6.3.3.

Function

Procedure

Set Emissivity,
Reflected temperature,
Humidity,
Ambient temperature1> Click on the number andchange it by means of input via
the keyboard or via .

Dewpoint

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

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

You can find more information on
the individual properties in the
instruction manual of the thermal
imager.

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Accepting settings for multiple images
Copies the image settings of the currently selected thermal image
into all open thermal images.
1. Click on Thermal image settings-.

A dialogue box with the parameters is opened.

2. Select the parameters that you wish to accept for the otherinfrared images and click on [OK].
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The settings are accepted for all open infrared images.

The humidity and ambient temperature are transmitted by the thermal imager
and can be changed in the IRSoft. The values have no effect on themeasurement result, they are only there for information.

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6 Using the product6.4.

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

6.4.1.

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•

Rotating the infrared image•

Specifying the readings for one pixel in an infrared image•

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•

Creating a temperature profile for a line•

Moving/deleting measuring points/range

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 format(Excel). In this case the temperature values contained areorganized in an Excel spreadsheet in 120 lines with 160
values each.
1. Click on Save thermal image-.

The Windows dialogue for saving files is opened.

2. 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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6 Using the productCopying an infrared image to the clipboard
If you copy the infrared image to the clipboard, both an infrared
image file and the temperature value of each individual pixel in thethermal image can be inserted into other programs.
1. Click on Copy to clipboard.

2. To insert an image file/text file into Excel, Powerpoint or Word:1‡ Open the desired program.
2. In the program toolbar, click on the Edit tab.
3. From the context menu, select the option Paste content.
> If you wish to insert an infrared image file: Select the option
Bitmap and click on [OK].
> If you wish to insert the temperature of each individual pixelin the infrared image: Select the option Text and click on[OK].
Rotating the infrared image> Click on Rotate leftor Rotate right.

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.
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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 Thermal image markers document
window page 24.

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6 Using the productCorrecting 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
Thermal image markers document window page 24.
Specifying a hotspot/coldspot
For specifying the hottest/coldest point within an infrared imagearea.
1. Click on Coldspot/ Hotspot.

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.

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)

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6 Using the product3. 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 Histogram
document window page 23.
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 the infrared image.
-The temperature profile will be displayed in the Profile
document window.

Creating a new profile line deletes the existing one.
For further information about editing the temperature profile see
Profile document window page 27.
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
and drag the mouse with the mouse> Click on the Edit mode
button pressed to create a frame around the measurement
points/range that you wish to delete/move.
> If you wish to delete measurement points/ranges: Click on
Delete .

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The measurement markers in the infrared image are deleted.

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The measurement results will be removed from the Thermal
image markers, Histogram and Profile document windows.

6 Using the product> If you wish to move measurement markers: Hold down themouse button and move the measuring points/range.
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6.4.2.

The measurement results will be adjusted according to the
movement in the Thermal image markers, Histogram andProfile document windows.

Temperature scale document window
The following functions are available in the Temperature scale
document window:•

Setting the scale•

Setting the limits•

Setting the isotherm area

Setting the scale
You can choose between automatic scaling (adjustment to themin./max. values) and manual scaling. The scale limits can be set
within the measuring range that is valid for the image. All
temperatures that are greater or less than the min./max. value areshown in the min./max. value color (depending on the color paletteset). Temperature ranges that are not relevant can thus be hidden.
Function

Procedure

Setting 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.

Carrying out> To carry out automatic scaling: Click on
Automatic scaling[
Auto].
-The scaling limits are adjusted to themin./max. values.

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6 Using the productSetting the limits
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 color. The transparency of the limit value colors
can be set.
Function

Procedure

Activating the limits > Activate the limits.

Setting theupper/lower limit> Click on the number and change it bymeans of input via the keyboard or via(only available withactivated limit
values)or

Selecting theupper/lower limitcolor> Click on Color upper/lower limit
select a color.

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> Click on the arrowhead of the lower/upper
limit on the scale. Hold the mouse button
down and move the arrow.
and(only available withactivated limit
values)Setting
Transparency(only available withactivated limit
values)1. Click on Color upper/lower limit
2.

Click on the number next toTransparency and change it by means of
input via the keyboard or via .

Setting isotherms (temperature range)
A lower and an upper area limit can be defined. Temperatures
between the lower and upper area limits are marked with one color.
Function

Procedure

Activating theisotherms> Activate the isotherms

Setting theupper/lower arealimit

> Click on the number and change it bymeans of input via the keyboard or via

.

.

or
(only available with
> Click on the arrowhead of the lower/upper
activated isotherms)
area limit on the scale. Hold the mousebutton down and move the arrow.

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Function

Procedure

Selecting theisotherm color> Click on Color isotherms
color.

and select a(only available withactivated isotherms)
Setting
Transparency(only available withactivated limit
values)6.4.3.

1. Click on Color isotherms
2.

Click on the number next toTransparency and change it by means of
input via the keyboard or via .

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 color 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 Creating a histogram
page 19.

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].

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Function

Procedure

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 .

orSelecting background color > Click on Background colorand select a color.
Switching grid lines on/off> Click on Grid lines

Specifying 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 .

6.4.4.

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:

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Saving/exporting measurement results for the image markers in
Excel

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Copying measurement results to the clipboard•

Deleting measurement results for the image markers•

Modifying emissivity and reflected temperature for image
markers at specific points/ranges•

Entering comments

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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].
Copying measurement
results to the clipboard

The data cannot be inserted
into other programs as animage file.
> Click on Clipboard-

Deleting image markers.

Measurement results can beinserted in other programs (e.g.
Microsoft Word, Powerpoint).

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

Modifying emissivity andreflected temperature forimage markers at specificpoints/ranges.

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 .

Entering comments-

The temperature of themeasurement point adjusts to theset emissivity/reflected
temperature.

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Changes can be seen in the
Thermal image document
window.

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

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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Exporting real images

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

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

26> Click on Clipboard-.

The real image can be inserted inother programs (e.g. Microsoft
Word, Powerpoint).

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Function

Procedure

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].
Rotating a real image

The real image is deleted.

> 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].

6.4.6.

Profile document window
Displays the temperature profile 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 color of the temperature profile•

Switching grid lines on/off

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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).
4. Select a storage location and clickon [Save].
Copying a temperature
profile to the clipboard

Selecting the presentationof the temperature profile> Click on Clipboard-.

Data can be inserted in otherprograms (e.g. Microsoft Word,
Powerpoint).

> To select filled out profile: Click on.
> To select a line profile: Click on

6.4.7.

Changing the backgroundcolor of the temperature
profile> Click on Background colorand select a color.

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.

6.5.

Creating a report
You can create a report with one or more infrared image(s). A
Report Wizard will guide you through the process. Several reporttemplates are available for creating simple reports:

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Thermal bridges in buildings in accordance with EN 13187(comprehensive)•

Thermal bridges in buildings in accordance with EN 13187(simplified test)•

Industrial thermography•

Short report•

Standard.

6 Using the product1. 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•

Ambient conditions•

Conclusion•

Preview> Work through the individual tabs from left to right and note therespective tips
at the bottom of the window.
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The data entered appear automatically in the report.

Saving a report
1. Click on the Preview tab.
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A preview of the report is opened.

2. Click on Save report-.

The Windows dialogue for saving files is opened.

3. Enter the file name and select a file format.
4. Select a storage location and click on [Save].
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The report will be saved in TIR file format. This will create a filewith the images and the report data entered.

Saving a report as a PDF
1. Click on the Preview tab.
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A preview of the report is opened.

2. Click on PDF-.

The Windows dialogue for saving files is opened.

3. Enter a file name, select a storage location and click on [Save].
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The report will be saved as a PDF.
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6 Using the productPrint report
1. Click on Print-.

The Windows dialogue for printing a report is opened.

2. Complete the print settings if necessary and click on [Print].
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6.6.

The report is printed.

Modifying the report
Data in a saved report can be modified.
1. In the Report tab, click on Restore saved report-.

The Windows dialogue is opened.

2. Navigate to the directory where the report is stored.
3. Select a report and click on [Open].
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The Report Wizard is opened.

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Report texts can be modified in the Report Wizard.

> To edit images afterward:
1. Click on the Report Wizard.
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The report data are displayed in the work space in individual
document windows.

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Report texts remain in the Report Wizard.

2. Carry out the desired image edits.
3. In the Report tab, click on Report Wizard.
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The edited image is inserted in the Report Wizard.

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The existing texts are displayed.

4. Saved the report with the changes.

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6.7.

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
Wizard.
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].
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6.7.1.

The Report Designer is opened.

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. Each tab contains its own functions/commands toperform actions.
The tab Report Designer contains function/commands for:•Saving the report template•

Editing the report template•

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The tab Preview contains function/commands for:•Printing a report•

Editing and aligning the page layout•

Changing the report template view

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.
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Tips (tool hints) are displayed.

6 Using the product6.7.3.

Editing a report template
Report template areas
The open report template consists of various areas. Fields can beinserted into or removed from each area.
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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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Page Header: contains fields with information that appears oneach page in the header.

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Bottom Margin: contains fields with information that appears oneach page in the footer.

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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.

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Report Footer: contains fields with information that appears at
the end of the report template (e.g. general comments,
conclusion, date and signature, etc.)

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 the desired
position in the report template.
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The field is aligned to the grid.

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Modifying fields
Font, font size and text alignment can be changed for the fields.
1. Click on the Report Designer tab.
2. In the report template, click on the field that you wish to adjust.
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.
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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.
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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.

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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
fields or changing their size.
Entering text in the text field
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.
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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.
2. Click on Save-.

The Windows dialogue for saving files is opened.

3. Enter a file name and click on [Save].
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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.
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Report templates (file format .repx) will be displayed.

Deleting a report template•

Note that report templates are deleted permanently.
After they are deleted, report templates cannot be
restored.

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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.

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6 Using the product2. In the ribbon, click on the Report Designer.
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The dialogue box is opened.

3. Select the report template that you wish to delete.
4. Click on [Delete].
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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].
Modifying page layout
1. Click on the Preview tab.
2. Use the editing functions in the ribbon to adjust the page layout.

6.8.

Configuring the instrument
The configuration makes it possible to perform settings on the
testo 880 thermal 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.
In addition, you have the option of applying a user-defined set ofexisting materials (including the corresponding emissivity) to thethermal 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 Testo 880-.

The Characteristics of t880 dialogue window is opened.

3. Choose between image and instrument settings.
4. Complete the settings (see Picture settings page 37 andInstrument settings page 38).
> 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.
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6 Using the productPicture settings
Function

Settings

Selecting theChoose between automatic and manual
temperature scale 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,fromthedrop-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
the thermal imager.

Activating Active,
User-definedemissivity

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.

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6 Using the productInstrument settings
Function

Settings

Setting Language

Activate the desired language:
and select the desired> Click on
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].
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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].

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7 Tips and assistance7

Tips and assistance

7.1.

Questions and answers
Question/problem

Possible causes/solution

How can the software be
uninstalled?

> To uninstall the software, insert the
program CD and follow the
instructions of the Uninstall
Wizard.
If the process does not begin
automatically, start the Setup.exe
file.

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,be performed?
the existing version does not have to
be uninstalled.
1. Download the software updatefrom the Internet to your PC.
2. Perform the installation of the newversion, see Installing thesoftware/driver page 7.
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.

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Question/problem

Possible causes/solution--- or +++ is shown instead The reading was outside of theof the reading.
measurement range when the infrared
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.
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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8 Index

8

Index

A

M

Activate/deactivate tips
(tool hints) ...................................12

Modifying emissivity and reflected
temperature for image markers at
specific points/ranges................. 25

Activating/deactivating the Import
Wizard...........................................9

Modifying field size(s)................. 34

Aligning fields..............................34

Modifying fields .......................... 34

C

Modifying page layout ................ 36

Comparing infrared images.........14

Modifying the brightness of a real
image ......................................... 27

Copying an infrared image to the
clipboard .....................................18

Moving field(s)............................ 34

Correcting temperature in an
infrared image area.....................19

Moving/deleting image markers in
the infrared image ...................... 20

Creating a histogram ............19, 23O

Creating a temperature profile ....20

Opening infrared images ............ 13

D

Opening the Report Designer .... 31

Deleting a real image ..................27

P

Deleting a report template...........35

Picture settings..................... 36, 37

Deleting field(s)...........................35

Powerpoint ..................... 18, 26, 28

Dragging fields into the reporttemplate ......................................33

Print report ................................. 30

E

Report tab .................................. 29

Entering comments .....................25

Report template areas................ 33

Entering text in the text field........35

Ribbon........................................ 10

Establishing a connection with the
instrument .....................................8

Rotating a real image ................. 27

Excel .....................................18, 25

R

Rotating the infrared image ........ 18

Exporting real images .................26

S

I

Saving a histogram as an image
file .............................................. 23

Importing real images .................26

Saving a report........................... 29

Instrument settings ...............36, 38

Saving a report as a PDF........... 29
Saving a report template ............ 3541

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Saving a temperature profile as animage file.................................... 28

Setting the scale ......................... 21

Saving/exporting measurement
results in Excel ........................... 25

Specifying number of columns ... 24

Specifying a hotspot/coldspot ..... 19

Specifying the readings for one
Saving/exporting the infrared image...........................
17infrared image ........... 18
pixel in an
Selecting scaling ........................ 24
Selecting the presentation of thetemperature profile ..................... 28
Setting isotherms (temperature
range)......................................... 22
Setting the limits......................... 22

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U
Using the Import Wizard ............... 9W
Word................... 18, 24, 25, 26, 28
Work space ................................ 11

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