Testo 883-1 professional thermal imaging camera with 30° × 23° lens

Testo 883-1 Thermal Imaging Camera

Professional thermal imaging and reporting system for detailed electrical inspections, preventive maintenance and condition monitoring.

Inspect individual components with confidence: 320 × 240 native infrared resolution, enhanced to 640 × 480 with Testo SuperResolution
Reveal subtle thermal anomalies: <40 mK sensitivity helps distinguish small temperature differences before they develop into more serious faults
Capture sharper detail at practical working distances: 30° × 23° manual-focus lens provides focused coverage of electrical connections, machinery and other defined targets
Keep inspections organised from capture to report: SiteRecognition assigns images to the correct measurement location, with Testo IRSoft included for analysis and professional reporting

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Model: 883-1 · Product code: TESTO-8831-30

£4,185.00 incl. VAT £3,487.50 excl. VAT

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Typical UK delivery: 1–5 working days. Longer lead times may apply to selected configurations.

Price includes the 883-1 camera and selected lens configuration.

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320 × 240 native infrared resolution
Testo SuperResolution output up to 640 × 480
<40 mK thermal sensitivity
27Hz infrared frame rate
Temperature measurement range: −30°C to 650°C
Measurement accuracy: ±2°C or ±2% of the reading, whichever is greater
Supplied 30° × 23° manual-focus lens with 1.7 mrad spatial resolution
Minimum focus distance below 0.1m with the supplied lens
Optional 12° × 9° telephoto lens with 0.7 mrad spatial resolution
3.5-inch capacitive touchscreen with physical controls
5MP visible-light camera and integrated laser marker
Up to five measurement points, hot/cold spot detection, Delta T, area measurement, alarms and isotherms
Testo ε-Assist for automatic emissivity recognition and reflected-temperature determination
Testo SiteRecognition for automatic measurement-location recognition and image organisation
Testo ScaleAssist for consistent, comparable thermal-image scaling
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and USB-C connectivity
Connects with the Testo Thermography App for remote control, live viewing and on-site reports
Supports compatible Testo clamp meters and humidity probes via Bluetooth
5GB internal storage with voice annotations
At least five hours’ operation from a replaceable rechargeable battery
IP54-rated protection
827g including battery
Testo IRSoft included for thermal-image analysis and professional reporting

The supplied 30° × 23° lens is suited to detailed inspection of electrical components, machinery and other defined targets. The optional 12° × 9° telephoto lens provides greater detail when inspecting smaller or more distant equipment.

Testo 883-1 thermal imaging camera
30° × 23° standard lens
12° × 9° telephoto lens (dual-lens configuration only)
One rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Additional rechargeable battery (dual-lens configuration only)
USB-C charging cable and mains adapter
Desktop dual-battery charging station (dual-lens configuration only)
Carrying strap
Robust protective case
Quick-start instructions
Calibration protocol
Testo IRSoft professional analysis and reporting software (free download)

Dispatch and delivery

Orders are dispatched free of charge from within the UK using a tracked courier service.

Delivery to most UK mainland addresses typically takes 1–5 working days, subject to product availability. If the selected camera or lens configuration is not immediately available, we will confirm the expected delivery window before dispatch.

Tracking information will be provided once the order has been dispatched. If the equipment is required by a particular date, please contact Corey Technical before ordering so we can provide an honest availability and delivery estimate.

As Testo products are supplied from within the UK, there are no customs charges or import bills to pay on delivery.

Returns

Contact Corey Technical before returning any product so we can authorise the return, confirm the correct address and ensure it is handled as efficiently as possible. Products must not be sent directly to Corey Technical, or to Testo without written return authorisation from us.

Change-of-mind and other non-fault returns may be requested within 60 calendar days of delivery. Products must be returned complete, unmarked and undamaged, in a resalable condition and with all original packaging, accessories and documentation.

If you believe the product is faulty, damaged or incomplete, contact us as soon as possible. Corey Technical will coordinate the appropriate assessment and, where applicable, arrange a repair, replacement or refund.

Consumer cancellation rights and statutory rights relating to faulty, misdescribed or unsuitable goods remain unaffected.

We aim to make returns straightforward and low-friction, with clear communication throughout to help minimise disruption and downtime.

Faults and warranty

Every Testo 883-1 supplied by Corey Technical includes a two-year manufacturer warranty.

This can be extended to three years at no additional cost by registering the camera with Testo within 30 days of purchase. Registration must be completed by the customer within this period for the additional year of cover to apply.

If a fault develops during the applicable warranty period, contact hello@coreytechnical.co.uk with your order number, product serial number, a description of the issue and any supporting photographs or video.

Corey Technical will manage the process with Testo on your behalf, including assessment and repair or replacement where covered by the warranty. We will explain the next steps clearly and keep you updated throughout the process.

All returns, warranty assessments, repairs and replacements must be authorised in advance to ensure safe transit and the most efficient possible resolution.

Standalone operation

The Testo 883-1 operates as a standalone professional thermal imaging camera. A computer or mobile device is not required to capture, review, analyse or store thermal images during an inspection.

Analysis and reporting software

Testo IRSoft for Windows is included at no additional cost. It provides detailed thermal-image analysis, measurement adjustment and professional report creation.

Testo IRSoft is available for Windows. Mac users can use the Testo Thermography App on a compatible iPhone or iPad for mobile image transfer, analysis and reporting. Full IRSoft desktop functionality requires access to Windows.

Testo SiteRecognition helps organise repeat inspections by automatically assigning thermal images to the correct measurement location, reducing manual image sorting across large numbers of similar assets.

Mobile connectivity

The free Testo Thermography App for iOS and Android provides live viewing, remote camera control and wireless image transfer. Thermal images can be reviewed, annotated and used to create concise reports while still on site.

Downloads and resources

For assistance with setup, software, registration or product operation, contact hello@coreytechnical.co.uk. Corey Technical will liaise with Testo where manufacturer input is required.

Is the Testo 883-1 right for your work?

The Testo 883-1 is best suited to electrical and industrial thermographers who need to resolve individual components, repeat inspections across multiple assets and turn their findings into clearly organised reports. Its 320 × 240 native infrared resolution, <40 mK sensitivity and manual focus are paired with a 30° × 23° standard lens that places more detector pixels across smaller targets than the wider-angle Testo 883-2 from the same position.

Testo SiteRecognition makes it particularly valuable for planned inspection routes. Thermal images can be automatically assigned to the correct measurement location, reducing manual sorting when repeatedly inspecting similar panels, motors or production assets.

Well suited to:

Electrical panels, switchgear, busbars, breakers and cable terminations
Motors, bearings, pumps, drives and production machinery
Preventive-maintenance and condition-monitoring programmes
Repeat inspection routes across factories, facilities and plant rooms
Thermographers who need traceable findings and professional client reports

Choose the standard 30° × 23° configuration if:

Most equipment can be inspected at ordinary cabinet or plant-room working distances
Your work primarily involves individual electrical and mechanical components
You do not regularly inspect small targets from behind barriers or across large distances

Choose the dual-lens configuration if:

Your work combines accessible equipment with small, distant or elevated targets
You inspect substations, outdoor switchgear or electrical assets that cannot be approached closely
You need the 12° × 9° telephoto lens to place more pixels across a distant component
A spare battery and desktop charging station would support longer inspection days

Consider the Testo 883-2 if:

Building-envelope surveys are your principal application
You regularly inspect walls, floors, roofs or large HVAC installations from close range
Limited working space makes wide-angle coverage more important than component-level detail

Compare Testo 883 models

Engineer using a Testo 883-1 thermal imaging camera to inspect industrial machinery alongside the resulting thermogram

See the Testo 883 in use

Watch official Testo demonstrations covering practical inspections, camera operation, SiteRecognition and IRSoft analysis and reporting.

Maintenance and facilities

Testo 883 for maintenance and facility management

See how the Testo 883 supports professional maintenance and facility inspection work.

Official Testo video

Building energy

Testo 883 for building energy consulting

Explore how the camera supports building surveys, energy assessments and thermal diagnostics.

Official Testo video

Inspection workflow

SiteRecognition and automatic image management

See how Testo SiteRecognition assigns thermal images to the correct measurement location for structured repeat inspections.

Official Testo video

Analysis and reporting

Analyse and document thermal images with IRSoft

Learn how to analyse thermograms and produce professional documentation using Testo IRSoft.

Official Testo video

Preventive maintenance

Preventive maintenance with the Testo 883

Follow the Testo 883 through a practical preventive-maintenance inspection workflow.

Official Testo video

Building thermography

Building thermography with the Testo 883

See the Testo 883 applied to practical building inspection and diagnostic work.

Official Testo video

Industrial electrical cabinet with circuit breakers, control equipment and current transformers

Thermal image of an electrical cabinet showing a localised hotspot at one circuit-breaker terminal

Focused thermal detail for professional fault-finding

The Testo 883-1 combines a 320 × 240 native infrared detector, <40 mK thermal sensitivity, manual focus and a 30° × 23° standard lens to produce clear, measurable thermograms of electrical and mechanical components.

Resolve individual components clearly

Its 76,800 native temperature-measurement points and 1.7 mrad spatial resolution help distinguish terminals, breakers, contactors, bearings and other defined targets at practical working distances. <40 mK sensitivity reveals subtle differences between comparable components and developing thermal patterns.

Establish a reliable measurement image

The 27 Hz live image supports responsive scanning across switchboards and machinery, while manual focus allows the inspected component to be sharpened precisely. The integrated IFOV warner indicates when a target is too small for reliable temperature measurement from the current distance.

Turn each finding into traceable evidence

A 5 MP digital camera records supporting visible images alongside radiometric thermograms. Testo SiteRecognition assigns images to the correct measurement location, while SuperResolution provides 640 × 480 thermal output for closer review in IRSoft and professional reporting.

Extend the same camera to distant targets

The standard 30° × 23° lens suits routine electrical and industrial inspections. Choose the dual-lens kit when its 12° × 9° telephoto lens is needed to place more detector pixels across smaller, distant or restricted-access assets; the kit also includes a spare battery and desktop charging station.

Testo 883 thermal imaging camera with optional lens, batteries, carrying strap, transport case, charging station and power adapters

Everything you need to start inspecting

The 883-1 is supplied as a complete professional kit. Ready to use the moment you receive it.

Testo 883-1 thermal imaging camera
30° × 23° standard lens
12° × 9° telephoto lens (dual-lens configuration only)
One rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Additional rechargeable battery (dual-lens configuration only)
USB-C charging cable and mains adapter
Desktop dual-battery charging station (dual-lens configuration only)
Carrying strap
Robust protective case
Quick-start instructions
Calibration protocol
Testo IRSoft professional analysis and reporting software (free download)

Standalone in the field. Powerful when connected.

Testo 883 in the field

Capture and review fully radiometric thermal images directly on the camera. Testo SiteRecognition identifies marked measurement locations and stores each thermogram with the correct asset for easier repeat inspections.

ThermoTools: ThermoTools thermal analysis software displayed on a desktop monitor

Testo IRSoft for Windows

Free professional PC software for detailed thermal-image analysis, measurement adjustment, image organisation and report creation - with no licence fee or ongoing subscription.

FocusIR: FocusIR mobile thermal imaging app displayed on a smartphone

Testo thermography app for mobile

Use an iOS or Android device as a second display or remote control, transfer and analyse saved images, and create or share reports while on site.

Downloads

Testo 883 instruction manual Testo 883 quick-start guide Testo 883 data sheet and full specifications

Testo IRSoft for Windows Testo Thermography App for iOS Testo Thermography App for Android

Tracked UK delivery

Orders are dispatched from Testo’s UK operation using a tracked courier service. Tracking details are provided once the order leaves the warehouse, and a signature may be required on delivery.

Confirmed lead times

Stocked camera and lens configurations normally arrive within 3–5 working days. Lead times can vary for less common configurations, so contact us if you need delivery by a particular date.

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No unexpected charges

Your order is supplied through Testo UK. Prices are displayed clearly including and excluding VAT, with no customs duties or import charges payable when your equipment arrives.

Manufacturer-backed protection

Your Testo 883 is covered by the manufacturer’s warranty and supported by Testo UK’s service team. Register the camera within 30 days of purchase to receive a free one-year warranty extension.

Testo 883-1 FAQs

Clear answers to the most common questions about selecting, ordering and using the Testo 883-1.

The Testo 883-1 is particularly well suited to electrical maintenance, industrial inspection and condition monitoring where individual components must be resolved clearly. Its 30° × 23° standard lens provides a useful balance between scene coverage and component-level detail. If your work principally involves walls, rooms and large nearby surfaces, consider the wider-angle Testo 883-2 instead.

Both cameras provide 320 × 240 native infrared resolution, <40 mK thermal sensitivity, manual focus, SuperResolution, SiteRecognition and the same measurement range. The difference is the supplied lens. The 883-1 uses a 30° × 23° standard lens for greater component-level detail, while the 883-2 uses a 42° × 32° wide-angle lens for covering larger nearby areas.

Choose the standard configuration when the supplied 30° × 23° lens covers your normal electrical, mechanical and industrial inspections. Choose the dual-lens kit when you also inspect small, distant, elevated or restricted-access targets. The kit adds a 12° × 9° telephoto lens, spare rechargeable battery and desktop charging station.

The Testo 883 supports interchangeable lenses, but compatibility and calibration requirements should be confirmed before purchasing a separate or replacement lens. If you expect to need the telephoto lens, selecting the factory dual-lens kit is normally the simplest option. Contact us before ordering and we will help confirm the correct configuration.

The Testo 883-1 measures temperatures from −30°C to +650°C. This covers most electrical maintenance, mechanical condition monitoring, HVAC, facilities and general industrial inspection work. If your application involves temperatures outside this range, contact us before ordering so we can recommend a suitable alternative.

The camera records 320 × 240 native infrared images, giving 76,800 temperature-measurement points. Testo SuperResolution produces enhanced 640 × 480 thermal output, while manual focus helps establish a sharp measurement image. With the standard lens, its 1.7 mrad spatial resolution is particularly useful for defined components at practical working distances.

The Testo 883-1 can reveal abnormal temperature patterns associated with loose or high-resistance electrical connections, overloaded circuits, phase imbalance, overheating breakers, deteriorating bearings, excessive friction, cooling problems and developing mechanical faults. Thermography identifies thermal symptoms; inspection findings should always be interpreted alongside the equipment, loading and operating conditions.

Yes. The camera records fully radiometric thermograms and supporting 5 MP visible images. Testo SiteRecognition helps assign images to the correct measurement location during repeat inspection routes, while the free IRSoft software provides detailed analysis, image organisation and professional report creation on a Windows computer.

No. Thermal images can be captured, reviewed and stored directly on the camera without a computer. Testo IRSoft is available as a free Windows download with no ongoing subscription, and the Testo Thermography App supports compatible iOS and Android devices for remote viewing, image transfer and on-site reporting.

The Testo 883-1 arrives ready to use and includes a manufacturer test protocol. An additional calibration certificate can be added when ordering if your quality system or client requires formal calibration documentation. Contact us before ordering if a particular calibration standard is required.

Your Testo 883-1 is supplied from within the UK using a tracked courier service. Standard delivery typically takes 1–5 working days, subject to stock availability, while next-working-day delivery may be available for selected stocked configurations ordered before the applicable cut-off time. Contact us if you require the camera by a particular date. There are no customs duties or import charges to pay when it arrives.

The Testo 883-1 includes a two-year manufacturer’s warranty. Register the camera with Testo within 30 days of purchase to receive a free one-year extension, increasing the total warranty period to three years. Corey Technical remains your first point of contact if a fault develops.

Yes. Unwanted equipment can be returned within 60 days of receipt, provided it is unmarked, undamaged, in resalable condition and returned with its original packaging and all supplied accessories. Personalised calibration certificates, special-order products and modified or made-to-order equipment cannot be returned. Return shipping costs are the customer’s responsibility. Contact Corey Technical before sending anything back so we can provide the correct instructions.

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