3 Description of the instrument
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Physical features
Feature Values
Weight 550 g (including battery)
Dimensions 96 x 95 x 219 mm
Housing PC/ABS
Protection class (IEC 60529) IP 54
Vibration (IEC 60068-2-6) 2 G
Standards, tests, warranty
Feature Values
EU Directive 2004/108/EC
Warranty 2 years
3 Description of the instrument
3.1 Use
The testo 870 is a handy, robust thermal imager. You can use it to undertake
the non-contact measurement and display of surface temperature distribution.
Areas of application
• Building inspection: Energy efficiency rating of buildings (heating,
ventilation, air-conditioning trade, building engineers, engineering firms,
experts)
• Production monitoring / quality assurance: monitoring of production
processes
• Preventive maintenance / servicing: Electrical and mechanical inspection of
systems and machines