IR thermometer or thermal imager?

Thermal imager or infrared thermometer – when is which worthwhile?

Application	IR thermometer	Thermal imager
Servicing electrical systems	If you only take one-point temperature measurements on clearly delineated areas larger than 2.4 mm, the use of the infrared thermometer testo 835-T2 or T-1 is recommended. With the help of an external probe, both are automatically able to determine the emissivity of measurement objects. In addition to this, testo 835-T2 can measure temperatures up to 1500 °C.	If you need to visualize temperature developments, exactly locate very small overheated contacts, and at the same time present an overview of measurement objects, then you can rely on the thermal imager testo 875-2i.
Monitoring mechanical loads	With the help of an external probe, the infrared thermometers testo 835-T1 and testo 835-T2 are able to automatically determine the emissivity of measurement objects. This ensures more precise measurement results, especially when monitoring moving components in plants. testo 835-T2 can measure temperatures up to 1500 °C over testo 835-T1	If you need exact information on larger measurement objects, or if you do not know beforehand where exactly in a system mechanical loads can reach a critical stage, then choose the handy thermal imager testo 870 whose functions were specially developed for use in industrial maintenance.
Measuring high temperature	Do you need to measure temperatures up to 1500 °C reliably and from a safe distance? Then you need the infrared thermometer testo 835-T2, specially developed for these requirements.	Your plant only ever heats up to max. 1200°C, but measurements can only be taken from a greater distance? Then rely on the thermal imager testo 885 with exchangeable lenses (optional): Standard lens for an overview, and telephoto lens for precise distance measurements.
Ensuring diecasting quality	With the infrared thermometers testo 835-T1 and testo 835-T2, you can take spot temperature measurements on large diecast parts (e.g. in the automotive industry), gaining valuable insights into the correct temperature distribution of diecasting moulds. testo 835-T2 differs from testo 835-T1 as it can measure temperatures up to 1500 °C.	If you wish to test the temperature distribution over the entire diecast part, you have a choice between the thermal imagers testo 885 and testo 875i. The model testo 885, however, has a larger detector and a better thermal sensitivity. For a more exact testing of anomalies, a follow-up spot measurement with the infrared thermometers testo 835-T1 or testo 835-T2 is recommended.
Testing compressors	Clearly delineated, larger measurement spots on compressors (5 - 10 cm in diameter, depending on the measurement distance) can be precisely tested even from a distance with the two infrared thermometers testo 835-T2 and testo 835-T1.	If spot measurements are not sufficient, or if you wish to have an overview of the complete temperature distribution of a compressor– for example in order to be able to monitor critical components more closely – you should choose the thermal imager testo 870. Thanks to the IRSoft software included in delivery, you can also easily document all measurements carried out with the imager.

 

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Helping you keep the processes running - New Maintenance Kit from Testo

In the technologically driven world, in the quest to make a mark in the global competition and acquire optimum market shares, companies need to hereby invest in efficient manufacturing processes and machines that would allow smooth functioning and run reliably. Maintenance does not necessarily imply rectifying of faults, instead is a tool to prevent any discrepancies to occur during the process of production capabilities.  Maintenance tools are essential to ensure competitiveness in the industry and set a place in the forefront by aiding the maintenance personnel to minimise the downtimes, ensuring safety, preventing damage to machines and thus ensuring effective utilisation of the concerned equipment which in turn helps in attaining optimum Return On Investments (ROI) by reduced maintenance costs.

Testo India understands the vital necessity of the need of the hour and launches an all NEW Maintenance Kit to enhance the maintenance functions and keep the systems running smooth to carry out the maintenance procedures to take care of the assets of the plant in the most efficient way.

New maintenance kit by Testo India, has simplified the task of the maintenance personnel to stay well- equipped and find all the maintenance tools required for testing and measuring equipment in an attractive and handy case. All the tools included in the case box are analytically selected for the maintenance function:

• Thermal Imager testo 870-1Thermal Imager detects even the smallest temperature differences to identify anomalies in time by creating a heat profile of the components and assemblies. 

• Compact sized RPM Meter testo 470RPM Meter measures the speed of rotation of motors, shafts, fans, and other rotating equipments.

• Sound level meter testo 815Sound level meter is for the measurement of noise level in industries or offices.

• Pocket sized lux meter testo 540Lux meter measures the illumination level for ambient working conditions.

• Infrared thermometer testo 830-T1IR thermometer accurately measures temperature from a distance using infrared technology, thus making temperature measurement possible even in difficult-to-reach areas or of moving objects.

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Advancements in the world of HVAC & Refrigeration systems

Digital technology has found its way into all other areas of life  including the refrigeration industry too. Though the analog manifolds are still widely used, numerous studies have claimed that upto three quarters of all refrigeration systems are set up incorrectly.  The digital technology is heavily replacing the traditional ways due to their better accuracy and easy legibility. A digital manifold can give up to 12.5% of energy cost savings over the traditional gadgets. 

Though analogue technology has proven to work reliably in the long term during the commissioning, servicing and maintenance of refrigeration systems, refrigeration engineers inspite of being traditionalists, are switching to the digital manifolds due to their incredible features and benefits. These digital manifolds such as the begineer’s testo 549 equip the refrigeration engineers to measure various operating parameters with just one instrument, saving time and ensuring reliability over the long-established analogue technology. 

Due to the constant evolution of technological advancements, the digital manifolds are still getting better. Today, a wide range of digital manifolds are available in the market to serve 
users at all levels; from simple servicing to commissioning, etc. The latest advancement in the field of these digital manifolds is the Android app integration in testo’s 550 and 557 digital manifold.

These manifolds with integrated app allows  you to access the measurement data on your smart phone via bluetooth, where they can be read, evaluated and documented along with e-mail reporting. This definitely would be a revolution in the field of refrigeration systems since it opens up new possibilities for even more efficient analysis and documentation; also allowing the users to work more quickly and conveniently.  

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Healthy Cooking Oil... Important ingredient for healthy food!

How important is maintaining the quality of cooking oil in food industry?

There is absolutely no limit to what can be tossed into deep fryer and served up to the public. However, like most things, even cooking oil ages. Use of cooking oil which is too old for deep-frying produces inferior quality of food which may also contain substances which present a risk to health. On the contrary, too early replacement of cooking oil causes wastage which directly effects your costs. 

Safety in daily use

Today there are quite a few solutions to inspect and maintain the quality of cooking oil in the form of measuring instruments. However, safety while using these instruments plays a significant role as it involves direct exposure to the heat from the deep-fryer during measurements.

New generation technology to maintain the quality of cooking oil along with safety.

The  new generation of the proven cooking oil tester testo 270 helps you inspect the quality of cooking oil for producing healthy food even faster. The cooking oil tester testo 270 measures the Total Polar Material (TPM) content in the cooking oil, which is a sure indicator of its quality. Regular measurement with the testo 270 prevents the use of oil which is too old along with preventing the wastage of cooking oil due to too early replacement thus ensuring the quality of deep-fried foods, and reducing expenditure for cooking oil by up to 20 % and therefore saving cost! 

The robust connections between the housing, the probe shaft and the sensor along with considerably improved probe shaft strength over the previous model makes the new testo 270 even safer. In addition to this, the measuring instrument also allows cleaning it under running water is no problem – ideal for use in quick-service restaurants. The ergonomic design of the new testo 270 protects the user by avoiding direct exposure to the heat from the deep-fryer while taking the measurement, allowing more safety.

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Access your measurement data anywhere, anytime!

Temperature and humidity measurement data on Cloud!

Criticality of  Temperature and Humidity  for processes
Incorrect climatic conditions can have drastic consequences: Too low temperatures in pharmacy refrigerators negatively influence the effectivity of vaccines, excessive air humidity in museums attacks the surfaces of valuable exhibits, and in food production, too high temperatures accelerate the degeneration of sensitive products. This makes monitoring of temperature and humidity extremely crucial.

Problems with traditional ways of monitoring ambient climatic conditions?
Till now, two methods were available for inspecting ambient climatic conditions: data loggers and measurement data monitoring systems. While data loggers do not automatically inform those responsible of limit value violations and need to be laboriously read out individually, the complexity of measurement data monitoring systems is their main drawback. They are quite inexpensive in terms of acquisition and maintenance and calls for time-consuming installation.

The modern and automatic way of monitoring of ambient climatic conditions.
All measurement values, always available, on any device.
Testo AG is one of the first measurement technology manufacturers to enter the Internet of Things with their NEW  Testo Saveris 2 – the Wi Fi Data Logger System. Wherever you happen to be- you may now have your processes’ climatic conditions under control. Developed by the measurement technology specialist from Germany's Black Forest, testo Saveris 2 equips you to monitor temperature and humidity easily, any time and anywhere – without compromising on the security with freedom from time-consuming softwares or complicated instruction manuals.

The NEW testo Saveris 2 with its operating base of Internet of Things no longer needs a computer to constantly being connected to the internet. Instead it makes normal day-to-day objects "intelligent", and allows them to exchange information with each other and with the web.This is exactly the principle on which the new testo Saveris 2 works: The system uses sensors to record temperature and humidity values and transmits them to the Cloud via WiFi. 

The measurement data are securely stored there, and can be flexibly called up and evaluated at all times from anywhere in the world using a smartphone, PC or tablet. This relaxes the responsible people from the pressure of always being on site in order to keep their measurement values under control. If a limit value is violated, an alarm via SMS and e-mail intimates you.

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