Bürklin Elektronik Quarterly # 01/2022 Englisch

BÜRKLIN 

QUARTERLY # 01 

2022 

PRODUCT INNOVATIONS 

AND HIGHLIGHTS

JÜRGEN LAMPERT 

NEW CEO AT 

BÜRKLIN ELEKTRONIK 

DEAR 

READERS 

Just as we welcome you - dear customers and suppliers - here to our first Quarterly 2022, we have to say goodbye 

at the same time. With effect from 01 February 2022, we have handed over the sceptre to Jürgen Lampert. For the 

first time in the company‘s history, an external management team has taken the helm of the family business. 

Jürgen Lampert is an asset and an enrichment for the company in one! Due to his many years of experience at 

RS Components, he brings with him a strong understanding of the industry, international experience and the 

mentality that suits us. In addition, he comes at an important time for the company. The Corona pandemic has 

been overcome, at least economically, and Bürklin Elektronik is back on the road to success. Now it is time to set 

the strategically right course for future growth. And we are convinced that Jürgen Lampert is the right person 

here - you will certainly see as well as feel the positive effects of the change soon. 

Farewells like this always have a laughing and a crying eye. So, of course, we regret to leave the field operationally. 

Nevertheless, especially in our position, it is essential to take the best path for the company. Moreover, the change 

has no influence on the company structure - Bürklin Elektronik remains 100 % family-owned. We will continue to 

work closely with the new management. 

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the good cooperation over the past years, the good contacts 

as well as for your trust in us and our work - best thanks, stay healthy & of course enjoy this Quarterly #01/22! 

Your former management 

Johannes Bürklin & Veronika Tretter 

I would like to welcome you to our first Quarterly 2022 too. 

The global pandemic continues to affect all our personal and business lifes and I hope first and foremost that you 

and your families are well. All those affected by the virus have our sympathy and condolences and we wish from 

the bottom of our hearts: Get well soon! 

On 1 February, I took over the management of this traditional and successful company. The company‘s long tradition 

inspires me. I have known Bürklin Elektronik since the early days of my career in the distribution industry and look 

forward to continuing the successful history together with our customers, our suppliers and our employees. 

A very successful year 2021 for Bürklin Elektronik lies behind us and I am taking over a very healthy company. 

I am convinced that Bürklin Elektronik still has a lot of potential. 

For the future, I see various market trends that make me very optimistic: 

- The global demand for semiconductors will continue to grow exponentially - according to Tom Caulfield 

(CEO Globalfoundries) it will even double in the next 8-10 years. 

- The COVID 19 pandemic has shown the world how vulnerable international supply chains can be in the face 

of global shocks. This has triggered a political discussion about a possible shift of supply chains back to 

Germany and Europe. The aim is to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers and make the German economy 

more crisis-proof 

- The megatrend ‚digitalisation‘, which affects all areas of our lives, has gained even more momentum 

through the pandemic 

With 500.000+ articles from over 500 well-known manufacturers in our assortment, a highly motivated team 

coupled with our digital expertise, Bürklin Elektronik, as an independent German distributor in the heart of 

Europe, is ideally positioned for the future. We at Bürklin Elektronik will work together with our customers and 

our suppliers to further expand our strengths. I am looking forward to it. 

Enjoy reading and stay healthy. 

Best regards 

Jürgen Lampert 

CEO Bürklin Elektronik 

PS: I would be very happy about your feedback or personal contact. 

My contact details: juergen.lampert@buerklin.com 

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PROJECT INSIGHTS 

SMART BÜRKLIN 

ONLINE SHOP 

TO INCREASE ITS DIGITAL PRESENCE, THE ONLINE SHARE OF SALES AND IMPORVE 

THE BUYING EXPERIENCE FOR ALL ITS CUSTOMERS, BÜRKLIN ELEKTRONIK CONTINUES 

TO INVEST IN A NEW, HIGH-PERFORMANCE ONLINE SHOP. 

Following our comprehensive articles 

on the „Smart Bürklin Online 

Shop“ project in the Bürklin Elektronik 

Quarterly, we would also like 

to provide you with a transparent 

insight into current project events 

in the first quarter of 2022. 

TECHNOLOGY CHANGE 

AND REALIGNMENT 

Bürklin Elektronik has decided 

to move away from a completely 

PWA-based online shop and to rely 

on a tried-and-tested front-end solution. 

Continuously emerging problems 

in the implementation of the 

PWA-technology and an associated 

project delay have made this decision 

necessary. With this realignment, 

Bürklin Elektronik will also deepen 

the cooperation with our already 

familiar partner Bits & Minds 

(Bürklin Elektronik Quarterly 

#01/2021). Together with Bits & 

Minds, we can realize an anticipated 

Go-Live of the new online shop in 

the first half of 2022. 

OUR CLAIM: 

WE WANT TO CONVINCE OUR 

CUSTOMERS & SUPPLIERS 

The satisfaction of our business 

partners and the fulfillment of our 

performance promises are our top 

priority. We pursue the claim to 

convince you - dear customers and 

suppliers - from day one that our 

online shop is customer-oriented 

and perfectly tailored to you. We 

work towards being able to fulfill this 

claim. Even if this means that we 

have had to realign the project and 

will therefore not be able to launch 

our new online shop in Q1/2022 as 

planned. 

The implementation of our top 

project goals continues to demand 

precision and goal orientation from 

all project participants. The establishment 

of a future-proof interface 

is a crucial investment in the future 

and an important milestone in the 

future digitalization strategy of 

Bürklin Elektronik. 

We will keep you updated and let 

you know when our Smart Bürklin 

Online Shop will be launched in the 

new design and with the promised 

added values (Bürklin Elektronik 

Quarterly #02/2021) for all our 

customers and suppliers. We ourselves 

can hardly wait! 

Our current online shop is of course 

still available to you in full as usual - 

we look forward to your visit! 



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CONVERSIONBOOSTING 

WITH A/B-TESTING & 

WEB ANALYTICS TO 

A USER-FRIENDLY 

ONLINE SHOP 

Customers of Bürklin 

Elektronik have high 

expectations for the online 

shop. In addition to a good 

technical foundation, visitors 

expect a user-friendly 

online shop. They want 

to find the right products 

quickly and easily, have 

information about products 

clearly listed and complete 

the purchase quickly. 

Together with the 

eCommerce team of 

Bürklin Elektronik, 

Julian Kleinknecht and 

Nathalie Becker from 


created the foundations 

for a user-friendly online 

shop. 

By: JULIAN KLEINKNECHT 

CEO ConversionBoosting 

EARLY FEEDBACK ON 

CONCEPTION OF THE 

NEW ONLINE SHOP 

Even before programming 

began, the 

ConversionBoosting team 

analyzed all the important 

page types from the user‘s 

point of view. Above all, an 

experienced view from the 

outside helps to break out 

of the internal view and to 

question things. 

In addition to the expert 

analysis (based on the 

optimization of many other 

B2B online shops), 


worked with use cases. 

For each page type, it was 

defined which goal visitors 

pursue on the respective 

page. And then analyzed 

the pages accordingly and 

made optimization suggestions. 

PREPARATION FOR 

THE NEW ONLINE SHOP: 

A/B TESTS IN THE 

CURRENT ONLINE SHOP 

Making decisions based on 

past experiences with other 

shops works. However, the 

visitors and buyers as well 

as the purchasing situation 

are unique in every online 

shop. 

That‘s why A/B tests are the 

best tool of choice for making 

decisions. Visitors are 

randomly divided into two 

groups. One group is shown 

an alternative variant and 

after a defined period it is 

analyzed whether the 

change has led to the desired 

change (for example, 

more sales, lower bounce 

rate). 

All A/B tests were performed 

with Google 

Optimize, the free tool from 

Google. All tests were set 

up by ConversionBoosting 

„from the outside“ using 

JavaScript: JavaScript 

code is „put on top“ of the 

existing page. In this way, 

the test variant is created 

„on the fly“ for each visitor 

- and the developer resources 

are spared. 

Instead of conducting the 

A/B tests in the new online 

shop first, they were conducted 

in the current online 

shop - and the findings 

were applied to the conception 

of the new online shop. 



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A/B TESTS WITHOUT 

INFLUENCE ARE ALSO 

POSITIVE 

Of course, not all A/B tests 

lead to the desired result. 

Some tests have no influence, 

others have a negative 

influence on relevant 

metrics. 

But even these seemingly 

bad tests are valuable. 

They show, for example, 

that there is no more 

optimization potential with 

a certain approach or on a 

certain page. You should 

invest your time and energy 

elsewhere. 

And if the change were 

to be rolled out without 

testing, it would result in a 

negative outcome and/or 

waste of resources. 

GOOGLE ANALYTICS: 

WHICH PAGES ARE 

REALLY IMPORTANT 

In addition to A/B testing 

and expert analysis, Google 

Analytics is an important 

conversion optimization 

tool. With the help of 

Google‘s powerful web analytics 

tool, you can understand 

visitors in detail. 

A fundamental question: 

Which page types and 

elements are actually 

used? Because that‘s the 

only place where it‘s worth 

investing time and budget. 

Projects are often started 

for elements that are not at 

all important for visitors. 

For Bürklin Elektronik, the 

search function, product 

lists and the product details 

page are particularly 

important. In contrast, the 

homepage is mainly used 

by existing customers (who 

are already convinced by 

Bürklin Elektronik) and 

then searched for directly. 

Elements such as teasers 

on the homepage are rarely 

used. It is not worth 

investing time here. 

GOOGLE ANALYTICS 

FOR THE NEW 

ONLINE SHOP 

The use of the new online 

shop should also be measured. 

Because you can 

only improve what you´re 

measuring. 

Based on a detailed 

plan for each page type, 

ConversionBoosting set 

up the measurement. This 

saved developer resources 

again. The measurement 

succeeded despite the 

great challenge of many 

products and therefore 

many different pages and 

page types. 

ABOUT 

CONVERSIONBOOSTING: 

CONVERSION 

OPTIMIZATION FROM 

EXPERTS 

ConversionBoosting offers 

individual consulting and 

implementation for conversion 

optimization, using 

expert analysis, A/B tests 

and web analytics. 

Clients include online 

shops of all sizes (B2B and 

B2C), lead generation websites, 

and B2B companies. 

All the experience from 

over 10 years is also 

bundled in three e-learning 

courses. The advanced 

training for online shops 

and landing pages can be 

done at any time, on any 

device and with a certificate 

of completion. 

ConversionBoosting is an 

approved provider of continuing 

vocational training 

measures (AZAV). 



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INGENIERBÜRO KOCH 

”FOR MORE THAN 

35 YEARS, WE HAVE FOUND 

IN BÜRKLIN ELEKTRONIK 

THE IDEAL COMPONENT AND 

TOOLING PARTNER FOR 

OUR TEST SYSTEMS“ 

Special adapter for cells with 

160 mm length, 66 mm diameter 

and protruding threaded bolts 

This is complemented by expert 

advice and excellent service when 

there is a need for special solutions 

or special requirements. The most 

recent example - the removable pole 

terminal. While the pole terminal 

manufacturer attached great importance 

to the insulated head being 

captive and therefore flanged it on, 

this caused a great deal of additional 

work for the battery cell adapter; 

different cables would have been 

needed because the ring cable lugs 

supplied as standard on the cable 

sets of the battery testers could not 

be mounted on the pole sockets 

of the system. Bürklin Elektronik 

consulted the manufacturer SKS/ 

Hirschmann and within a few days 

the feedback was received that the 

terminals could also be manufactured 

and supplied with unscrewable 

heads. 

The problem was permanently 

solved - even for small quantities. 

Since then, Ingenieurbüro Koch has 

been purchasing custom-made pole 

sockets from Bürklin Elektronik. 

The only downer is somewhat longer 

delivery times, as the terminals are 

specially made in their own, admittedly 

small, batches. 

Every year, several hundred battery 

cell test adapters leave Koch‘s 

internal workshop in Unterschleissheim 

near Munich - and in similar 

other cases Bürklin Elektronik has 

repeatedly played a part in ensuring 

that the Koch brand promises of 

flexibility and robustness can be kept 

over the long term. - This is because 

the layout of the Koch systems and 

implementation are highly individual: 

The units are mounted on a plate 

in modules of up to ten adapters. 

In-house production with the help of 

a 3D-FDM printer developed by Koch 

for the special technical PC plastics 

required in this application means 

that special solutions, for example 

for special cell sizes, button cells 

or higher currents, can also be implemented 

without any problems. 

Ingenieurbüro Koch has specialised 

in testsystems since its foundation 

1986. Since then, founder Georg 

Koch has bought a large part of his 

tools and components from Bürklin 

Elektronik. 

For more than ten years, battery cell 

test systems have made up the majority 

of the engineering company‘s 

portfolio. Initially, the company started 

with cylindrical cell adapters. 

In the meantime, Koch pouch cell 

adapter systems and modules are 

also used by a large number of 

well-known customers in battery 

production, assembly and electromobility. 

The graduate engineer 

has developed each of these individual 

and extremely high-quality 

and robust battery test equipments 

himself together with his son. The 

engineering company‘s portfolio is 

constantly adapting to the needs of 

the market. 

The decisive factor for Koch‘s cooperation 

with Bürklin Elektronik was 

the very large and complete range of 

products offered by the distributor 

Bürklin Elektronik, together with its 

rapid availability and consistently 

high quality from brand manufacturers. 

”Be it passive components, 

semiconductors, high-temperature-resistant 

stranded wires and 

cables, housings, plugs and sockets, 

binding posts and hand tools - pliers, 

soldering tools.... - almost everything 

is available in small quantities 

and extremely reliably on the next 

working day - this is important for us 

to be able to push our developments 

and react very individually to customer 

needs,“ says Koch. 

Special adapter for 4695 cell 

with contact on one side 



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The cells are contacted via 

spring-loaded contacts made of 

gold-plated berillyum copper. Due 

to the higher currents, the measurement 

is carried out via four instead 

of two test contacts per pole and one 

test contact sense in both systems. 

In contrast to the standard version 

of the previous round cell adapters, 

cells of 18 to 46 instead of 14 to 30 

mm diameter and 0-120 instead of 

30-80 mm length can now be tested. 

The connection to the test system is 

realised by means of pole terminals. 

The max. continuous current for the 

tests is 50 Amps, the max. current 

for up to ten minutes is 63 Amps. 

Alternatively, the connection to the 

test system can be made with safety 

laboratory sockets, as used in the 

standard solution for cells up to 

30 mm diameter and 80 mm length. 

The maximum current is then reduced 

to 32 A. Due to the modular 

design, it is possible to mechanically 

connect up to 10 measuring channels 

to one assembly, which leads 

to high stability when equipping 

the adapters. The maximum size of 

the pouch cells is currently 220 x 

270 mm, the maximum continuous 

current is 100 amperes. Larger cell 

dimensions and currents are possible 

on request. 

When asked about the special 

know-how required for the development 

and construction of the test 

adapters, the experienced developer 

with more than 30 years of professional 

experience in the battery 

environment emphasises a whole 

series of points: One is the experience 

with the test environments in 

which the adapters are used, which 

led to the modular design. The 

other is the 3D printing technology. 

This would not have been possible 

without the expertise from 3D model 

construction in free-form design 

of Christian Koch, the son of the 

adapter developer and also an 

engineer. 

In order to be able to achieve today‘s 

flexibility, there was a gradual 

changeover from milled to 3D-printed 

and laser-cut parts from 2018 

onwards. The aim was to meet the 

high requirements for mechanical 

stability with simultaneous high 

thermal stress, which has now been 

achieved well with high-quality 

engineering plastics. However, a 

standard 3D printer was not capable 

of this. What is needed is a filament 

drying system for the filament with 

a diameter of 1.75 mm, a controlled 

heated printing chamber, a special 

material for the print bed, as well 

as a heating and cooling system for 

the print head, which has to melt the 

filament within a narrowly defined 

temperature zone with a difference 

of 200 degrees over a distance of 

15 mm. To achieve all this, a multitude 

of tests and optimisation steps 

were necessary. 

Contact: 

Ingenieurbüro Koch 

Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Georg Koch 

Tel. +49 (0)89-22530086 

ingenieurbuero@koch-ush.de 

ibk-ush.com 

Electrically, too, extensive investigations 

of the current-carrying capacity 

were necessary to determine 

the optimum type and number of 

test needles and their arrangement. 

Optimising the current distribution 

between the test needles is at least 

as important. And the adapters also 

need good thermal management so 

that the test needles do not get too 

hot and, according to Koch, ”melt 

the plastic of the carrier from the 

inside“. 

In the case of pouch cells, there 

are a few more aspects to consider: 

different materials of the cells or 

arresters in pouch cells also require 

a great deal of attention and have 

an influence on the contacts and 

arrangement of the test specimens. 

- Are prismatic cells still missing? 

Here the mechanics are somewhat 

different and the cells are very large, 

the currents with up to 300/400 A 

very high. Of course, according to 

Georg and Christian Koch, it is 

also possible to build battery test 

adapters for this, but so far this has 

not been the focus of users. - At the 

moment, the focus is rather on the 

cell size: Just in time for the announcement 

by TESLA and other car 

manufacturers to immediately test 

larger round cells and presumably to 

use them in the future, Koch is offering 

the corresponding first highpower 

version of the round cell test 

adapters. With this, the announced 

new, large round cells with a length 

of up to 120 mm and a diameter of 

46 mm can also be tested safely and 

precisely, either individually or in 

parallel in the measuring cabinet. 

Where a large part of the tools and 

components come from is known. 

High-power adapter with 

removable pole terminals 



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DAYLIGHT COMPANY 

THE DAYLIGHT COMPANY 

ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH 

OF IQ ESD DAYLIGHT & 

UV MAGNIFYING LAMP 

The Daylight Company 

launched its iQ ESD 

Daylight & UV Magnifying 

Lamp. The ultimate ESD 

safe illuminated magnifier, 

providing both daylight 

(6,000K / 95+ CRI) and 

UV-A illumination with a 

large optical quality, 

3 dioptres (1.75X) fully 

coated ESD lens. 

The carbon fiber head 

and joint give immense 

strength and guarantee 

permanent ESD safety. 

The spring balanced covered 

arm and free-motion 

head joint allow perfect 

positioning time after time. 

Independently certified for 

use in EPA (Electrostatic 

Protected Areas) to IEC 

61340-5-1 and ANSI/ESD 

20:20. 3 Year Warranty. 

2-IN-1 LIGHT SOURCE 

A fantastic 2-in-1 light 

source, powerful Daylight 

6,000K LEDs ensure clarity 

and shadow-free illumination 

while UV-A (365nm) 

LEDs are ideal for conformal 

coating inspection as 

well as thorough checking 

of soldered joints, welds, 

and any other mechanical 

stress areas. This product 

also features 2 brightness 

levels to adapt the lighting 

to your task at hand and a 

long reach of 47“ (118cm) 

so you position light exactly 

where you need it. 

100% ESD-SAFE 

ILLUMINATED MAGNIFIER 

THAT IS INDEPENDENTLY 

CERTIFIED 

High tech carbon-fiber 

composite materials and 

special conductive coatings 

guarantee full ESD compliance 

for the lifetime of 

the magnifier. A Large, 3 

diopter (1.75X) ESD coated, 

optical quality glass lens 

provides a superb view, 

allowing precise inspection 

of sensitive electronic components 

and large PCBs. 

ABOUT DAYLIGHT 

COMPANY 

The Daylight Company is 

the leading market innovator 

in specialty lighting 

in Europe, the USA, and 

Australia. Our close relationship 

with our industrial 

customers involved in 

manufacture, mechanical 

and electronic inspection, 

including ESD inspection, 

has given us a deep understanding 

of their needs. 

As pioneers in this field, 

our product range has 

evolved with technology, 

and we are proud of our 

range of the highest quality 

industry and inspection 

lamps and magnifiers 

worldwide. 



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RAFI 

RETROFIT 

WITH KIS.ME 

EASY DIGITALISATION 

OF PROCESS FLOWS IN PRODUCTION 

AND INTRALOGISTICS. 

In many companies, despite a high level of automation 

and digitalisation, there are still unconnected work 

areas or processes that cannot provide centrally retrievable 

information. These typically include manual workplaces, 

remote delivery zones, waste collection locations 

and older machines without modern interfaces. Inadequate 

signalling options and missing connections to the 

control system not only cause unnecessary distances 

for internal material transport, but also make it difficult 

to determine key performance indicators. With KIS.ME, 

RAFI now provides a universal solution for the subsequent 

upgrade of production and intralogistics processes 

with a focus on flexibility, increased efficiency and 

simplicity. 

The KIS.ME system consists of the intelligent WLANcapable 

input units ”KIS.BOX“ with two illuminated 

pushbuttons, the RGB signal or machine lights 

”KIS.LIGHT“ as well as the web platform 

”KIS.MANAGER“, via which the devices 

are set up and individually configured 

for the respective application. 

THE NAME SAYS IT ALL 

The name KIS.ME is the acronym for ”Keep it simple, 

manage everything“ and describes both the underlying 

system concept from RAFI and the way it is used. ”With 

KIS.ME, we help companies in every industry to visualise 

and accelerate their analogue manufacturing and 

logistics processes with the simplest of means and to 

increase production efficiency,“ explains Maximilian 

Hämmerle, Project Manager at RAFI. ”All that is required 

is a power connection and WLAN at the point of use.“ 

The decentrally placeable KIS.BOXes with M12 connection 

and integrated WLAN interface are used for on-site 

activation of messages. The input units have two buttons 

that can be individually configured and labelled, as well 

as two digital inputs and outputs for integrating light 

barriers, sensors or controllers, for example. Depending 

on the individual configuration, different actions can be 

triggered with them, such as the activation of remotely 

positioned KIS.LIGHTs in different colours, the sending of 

e-mails or the control of systems or application-specific 

actuators via relays. 

MASSIVE SIMPLIFICATIONS 

FOR INTERNAL LOGISTICS 

”The option to activate different pre-configured messages 

at the push of a button or signal input simplifies 

many procedures in previously non-digitalised processes 

considerably,“ explains Hämmerle. ”For example, where 

employees previously had to reach for the telephone or 

send e-mails for transport orders, a single press of the 

button is now sufficient with KIS.ME.” 

Signal lamp KIS.LIGHT 

Bürklin no.: 32M211 

Control unit box KIS.BOX 

Bürklin no.: 12G1137 



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Starter Kit KIS.ME 

Bürklin no.: 12G1138 

The KIS.LIGHTs also offer completely new 

possibilities thanks to the WLAN interface and 

completely flexible placement, especially since 

they can signal different states, requirements 

or alarms in different colours with their RGB 

colour spectrum. Through signalling and signalling 

automatisms configured according 

to requirements, in-house logistics can be 

rationalised significantly in many cases. 

PLATFORM SOLUTION FOR 

SYSTEM MANAGEMENT AND 

PROCESS OPTIMISATION 

The heart of the KIS.ME system is 

the KIS.MANAGER for setting up, 

managing and monitoring the 

KIS.Devices. After account activation, 

the web platform provides all 

functions for clear display, automation and 

evaluation of the reporting processes. After onetime 

onboarding of the button boxes and signal lamps, 

any automatisms can be created on the platform with 

the help of a ”rule engine“. The easy-to-understand 

logic can be mastered without programming knowledge 

and makes it possible to record and trigger 

various actions and process operations with simple 

if-then-or rules. In addition to rule creation and administration, 

KIS.MANAGER can also be used to create 

different user roles with graduated rights. For example, 

an ”installer“ can set up new use cases and optimise 

existing processes, while an ”operator“ is not allowed to 

make any changes to the process. Another highlight of 

the platform is the central data storage of all events. 

By analysing and exporting data on all processes and 

states, trends, anomalies and special occurrences can 

be identified. Thus, the KIS.MANAGER not only serves 

as a platform for controlling and monitoring in real 

time, but also provides the data basis for continuous 

process optimisation. 

SIMPLE RETROFITTING IN ANY APPLICATION 

With KIS.ME, a wide variety of analogue processes can 

be digitally retrofitted in a simple way in order to obtain 

data where none was available before. KIS.MANAGER 

ensures a high level of transparency and supports users 

in identifying optimisation potential. The only requirements 

for the digital retrofit are a power supply (24V/ 

DC or USB 5V/DC) and an internet connection via WLAN. 

A guest network without connection to the company 

or production network is also sufficient for this. The 

connection to existing machines and systems can be 

realised via external sensors that are simply retrofitted 

and connected directly to the KIS.Device. Alternatively, 

signals from the control systems can be tapped into 

existing signalling units. 

DEMAND-ORIENTED LICENSING 

RAFI offers the KIS.ME account with graduated licences 

and scopes of services. For those interested in trying 

out KIS.ME first, the manufacturer has issued a starter 

kit with which the entire system can be tested without 

obligation. The starter kit includes one KIS.BOX and one 

KIS.LIGHT, all necessary cables and a power bank to test 

the devices directly in the planned area of use without 

installation and assembly effort. All platform functions 

can be used for a free test period. 

More information on KIS.ME can be found on the website 

www.kisme.com as well as on LinkedIn and YouTube. 

The starter kit can also be requested there. 

TRANSPARENT DATA COLLECTION, 

EVALUATION AND PRESENTATION 

In order to maintain a transparent overview of the 

status of facilities and processes at all times, users can 

create individual dashboards with various widgets in 

KIS.MANAGER. Data records and KPIs (Key Performance 

Indicators) can be graphically prepared and displayed 

in a variety of ways. In addition, digital twins can be 

placed on the virtual shop floor with the help of uploaded 

building, warehouse or hall layout plans. 

If, for example, the status signal of a system sent to 

the signal light is simultaneously transmitted to a 

KIS.Device, the system status can also be monitored in 

KIS.MANAGER. ”Although KIS.ME unfolds its maximum 

benefit in production and logistics, the system is not 

limited to these application areas and industries. We 

have found that even employees whose companies have 

only been using KIS.ME for a short time come up with 

completely new ideas for use,“ says Hämmerle. 



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TDK 

FERRITES WITH 

DISTRIBUTED AIR GAPS 

Ferrites are the first choice 

in the design of inductors 

for energy storage and 

transformers for energy 

transmission for power 

supplies. Increasing the efficiency 

plays an important 

role in the development of 

new designs. 

Air gaps in ferrites are 

a common method of 

delaying core saturation 

and thereby increasing the 

power density. However, an 

air gap creates a magnetic 

fringing flux that emits 

into the winding area and 

creates additional copper 

losses. The larger the air 

gap and the higher the 

frequency, the higher the 

copper losses. A certain 

part of the winding area 

cannot be used and this 

reduces the power density 

of the transformer. 

With the production 

technology of the distributed 

air gaps, TDK 

offers a solution to reduce 

the magnetic fringing flux 

and thereby to reduce the 

copper losses and the resulting 

heating and, on the 

other hand, to enlarge the 

effective winding window. 

Due to the even distribution of the air gaps (right), the magnetic 

leakage flux (red areas) can be significantly reduced 

compared to the solution with only one air gap (left). Solutions 

with three air gaps offer the best price / performance ratio 

when used in applications with high frequencies and reduce 

copper losses by up to 70 %. 

Ferrites with distributed 

air gaps increase the 

efficiency and improve 

the thermal behaviour of 

magnetic components. 

The use of ferrites with 

distributed air gaps 

reduces the magnetic 

fringing flux in the winding 

window by up to 70% and 

thereby reduces copper 

losses, electromagnetic 

interference and selfheating 

of the component. 

The result is a significantly 

higher power density, the 

use of a larger effective 

winding window and the 

possibility of downsizing. 

TDK‘s new standard range 

of ferrites with distributed 

air gaps offers the market 

easy and convenient access 

to what was once a highly 

customer-specialized technology. 

Available standard 

core designs are E, ETD 

and PQ cores, which are 

expanded to include ER, 

EQ and PM cores. 

Ferrites with distributed 

air gaps (Figure 2) can be 

used both in automotive 

electronics (e.g. on-board 

chargers and DC-DC converters) 

and in industrial 

applications, such as EV 

charging stations, solar 

inverters, uninterruptible 

power supplies (UPS), 

industrial switching mode 

power supplies and switching 

mode power supplies 

for telecommunications 

and server applications. 

ETD core with three distributed air gaps. 

The second and third gap is formed 

by the symmetrical counterpart. 



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ERSA 

I-CON TRACE IOT 

SOLDERING STATION 

FINALLY COMPLETE HAND 

SOLDERING TRACEABILITY! 

With the i-CON TRACE, Ersa presents 

the world‘s first IoT soldering station 

that enables full traceability in manual 

soldering. Featuring integrated 

WLAN, Bluetooth and a network card 

on board, the i-CON TRACE provides 

100 % connectivity in digitally networked 

manufacturing processes 

straight out-of-the-box. This means 

that tasks that previously could only 

be reworked by machine can now 

be carried out by hand. Every single 

soldering process is recorded and 

documented electronically: PCB, 

component to be processed, soldering 

tip used, process temperature 

and soldering time. 

MAXIMUM CONNECTIVITY 

The software for operating the soldering 

station is available free of 

charge as a download and does not 

have to be installed on each individual 

PC as was previously the case. 

Instead, the i-CON Trace software 

is installed once on the customer‘s 

server. When a station has been 

integrated into the company network, 

all authorized terminals can access 

it via web browser. Specific soldering 

tasks can be assigned centrally to 

each soldering station - via MES, PC 

or mobile device. All essential parameters 

are preset centrally, so that 

process reliability is increased, and 

each workpiece is soldered exactly 

according to its specifications. The 

operator can fully concentrate on soldering, 

and the error rate is reduced. 

Device management also becomes 

much easier: firmware updates, calibration 

intervals, soldering tip wear - 

everything remains in focus thanks to 

connectivity and can be customized 

centrally. 

In addition, it is possible to connect 

i-CON TRACE with an existing 

MES so that soldering parameters 

used can be integrated and stored 

in complex networked production 

processes which already run via 

an MES. Already today, a recording 

of the entire soldering task can be 

downloaded in a specified file format 

and stored in a higher-level control 

system. Real-time communication 

between the soldering stations in the 

manufacturing area and the customer‘s 

MES is also possible through 

a gateway. A mobile app also allows 

the i-CON TRACE to be used like a 

conventional stand-alone soldering 

station without being connected to 

the company network. 

EASY OPERATION. 

GREEN MEANS GO! 

Featuring only an on/off switch and 

three LEDs, the operating concept 

differs significantly from other industrial 

soldering stations. The user 

starts by scanning the assembly, the 

soldering tip used, the solder wire 

and the flux. In this way, the system 

„knows“ that all requirements for 

the assigned soldering task have 

been met. The LED interface literally 

gives the user the green light as 

soon as the predefined temperature 

at the soldering tip is reached and 

the soldering process can be started. 

This ensures that each solder 

joint is soldered at exactly the right 

temperature and with the appropriate 

material. Any malfunctions (e.g. 

defective heating element, wrong 

soldering tip) are detected by the 

system and reported to the operator. 

Only when all parameters are correct 

can soldering be performed. 

STRONG PERFORMANCE AND 

EASY SOLDERING TIP CHANGE 

The i-CON TRACE impresses with 

maximum performance and minimum 

operating costs. Its 150-watt 

power ensures fast heat-up, even 

faster reheating and extremely 

precise temperature regulation. 

Proven technologies have been 

further developed - both the 

heating element and the soldering 

tip of the i-CON TRACE can still be 

changed individually without any loss 

of soldering performance. By changing 

the soldering tips separately 

from the heating element, each wear 

part only needs to be replaced when 

it is really necessary. The patented 

Tip‘n‘Turn concept of the i-CON 

TRACE soldering tips allows tips to 

be changed in record time and without 

the risk of burns. Each soldering 

tip has a bayonet lock which, in combination 

with the multifunctional tool 

holder, allows a quick, safe change. 

To do this, the soldering iron including 

tip only needs to be placed in one 

of the openings provided for this 

purpose and rotated by approx. 10°. 

In a nutshell: With the i-CON 

TRACE soldering station as the 

„missing link“, the gap in terms 

of Industry 4.0 and traceability in 

industrial electronics production is 

finally closed – in future, manual 

soldering processes can be tracked 

completely. The unique software 

concept and the intuitive and smart 

user interface make the manual 

soldering process safer than ever 

before. 

100 % connected: i-CON TRACE is the 

missing link between traceability and 

hand soldering in industrial electronics 

production. The latest Ersa soldering 

station convinces with a unique operating 

concept, outstanding performance and 

low running costs. 

Bürklin no.: 10L7100 

Ersa Tip´n´Turn enables tip change 

within record time. Each soldering tip 

has a bayonet lock providing for an 

especially quick and safe tip change - 

also when hot. 

Further information 

www.i-con-trace.de 

Server-based infrastructure: 

easy access to the networked 

i-CON TRACE soldering stations 

via web browser or mobile App. 



25

MARQUARDT 

PUT THE FUTURE 

AT YOUR FINGERTIPS 

Marquardt, a family-run company founded in 1925 and 

based in Rietheim-Weilheim, Germany, is one of the 

world’s leading manufacturers of electromechanical and 

electronic switches and switching systems. The products 

of the mechatronics expert are used by many well-known 

customers in the automotive industry and include operating 

components, vehicle access, driver authorization 

systems and battery management systems. The company’s 

systems are also used in household appliances, 

industrial applications and power tools. Marquardt 

Group employs approximately 10,600 members of staff 

worldwide at 20 locations in four continents. Each year, 

Marquardt invests around ten percent of its revenues in 

research & development. 

At Marquardt, we are experts in interactive mechatronics 

and provide user-friendly interfaces between man 

and machine in innumerable areas of life. Whether you 

open your car or drive it, whether you start your power 

tool or control your heating, every day you are in contact 

with Marquardt. Additionally, we already developed many 

innovations today that will be available on the global 

market in the next few years. This is how we put the 

future at your fingertips. 

CREATIVE MECHATRONICS EXPERT 

Our main task is to intelligently combine mechanics, electronics and software – 

and innovative solutions are our business. 

PARTNER OF LEADING BRANDS 

Major, world-renowned companies rely on our expertise and experience. 

WORLDWIDE ON SITE 

We take the concept of customer proximity literally. Since we use 

local expertise worldwide to personally support your project. 

PASSIONATE DEVELOPERS FOR THE FUTURE 

Just like our customers, we love new things and do everything we can 

to help shape tomorrow with new ideas. 

GLOBAL FAMILY COMPANY 

We are a family-run business that proves day after day 

that progressive thinking and a down-to-earth attitude 

aren’t opposites and that each of our 10,600 employees 

worldwide is part of the family. 



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Modules 

Series 3109 

Snap-action switch 

Series 1045 

Snap-action switch 

Series 1055 

TECHNICAL DATA 

Micro-signal switch 

Series 1065 

Mechanical life endurance 

Electrical life endurance 

200E3 

14 V DC 10 mA ≥ 200E3 

30 V DC 100 mA ≥ 40E3 

500 mOhm 

1 Ohm 

> 100 mOhm (500 V DC) 

5 – 30 V DC 

1 – 100 mA 

Contact resistance new condition 

Contact resistance after lifetime 

Insulation resistance new condition 

Switching voltage 

Switching current 

Actuating angle (see specification) ≤ 40 ° 

Protection type actuator and switching system of all basic types IP 67 

Terminal basic type 1065 (or 1060, 1070 and 1075) IP 00 

Terminal basic type 1068 (or 1062, 1072 and 1078) IP 67 

Ambient temperature -40 °C to +85 °C 

MARQUARDT MICRO-SIGNAL SWITCH 

WITH DIAGNOSTICS: 

ONE CONCEPT – FOUR PRODUCTS 

The Marquardt micro-signal switch is available in four 

variants to ensure high level of flexibility for customers. 

The space-saving design of the 1065 series allows the 

installation in various applications. It is characterized by 

a noiseless switching system and was developed especially 

for low-current applications. 

The diagnostics capable 1060 micro-signal switches and 

the center-off-variants of the series 1075 are the result 

of continuous product development. All variants are also 

available as cable-assembled products. 

Micro-signal switches are used in vehicle seating and 

locking applications, in a wide range of industrial applications, 

heating and air-conditioning controls as well as 

in gardening and security technology. 

FEATURES 

• High level of flexibility due to various versions 

• Noiseless switching system with large overtravel for 

acoustically sensitive areas 

• High level of safety due to self-cleaning, redundant 

contact system by double contacting 

• Different variants regarding fastening pins, lever 

forms and terminals 

• Customized cable assembly 

• Dust and water protection up to IP 67 

VARIANTS 

BASIC SERIES 1065 

• Closed, open or change-over version 

• Flexible adaption: long overtravel > 1,8 mm 

to adapt mechanical tolerances of pheriphery 

DIAGNOSTICS CAPABLE SWITCH 1060/1070 

• Micro-signal switch with circuit monitoring 

(e. g. short circuit or cable break) 

• Cost and space reduced due to integrated resistors 

• Increased safety due to diagnostics 

• Cost saving wire harness 

CENTER-OFF /MULTIPLE SWITCH 1075 

• Two closers from center positon 

• Three switching positions 

• Cost reduction >50 % and space saving due to 

omission of one switch 

• Optional with diagnostic capability 


Series 1060 


Series 1068 

CABLE ASSEMBLED SWITCHES 

• All variants with cable assembly possible 



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WELLER TOOLS 

SOLDER WIRE FOR 

THE PERFECT SOLDER 

CONNECTION 

The perfect solder joint requires the perfect connection between components. With the new and improved 

Weller solder wire (WSW) users avoid expensive rework and defects in components. With a guaranteed 100% 

continuous flux core, combined with pure first metal melting, WSW enables long term, highly durable solder 

joints without cracking, even on difficult surfaces. 

Besigheim, November 2021 – Weller Tools, the world’s 

No.1 brand in hand soldering solutions, announces the 

new WSW Solder Wire platform, engineered to deliver 

the perfect solder joint every time. 

Designed to enhance the quality of all hand and robotic 

soldering jobs, Weller solder wire (WSW) increases 

productivity while reducing operating costs. With a 

guaranteed 100 % continuous flux core, combined with 

pure first metal melting, WSW enables long term, highly 

durable solder joints without cracking, even on difficult 

surfaces. 

WSW optimize the performance of the soldering process 

by reducing tip consumption, ensuring a low total cost of 

ownership by decreasing labor time and resources. The 

reduce splash feature increases direct user safety while 

keeping the workbench clean. 

The WSW platform is available in a range of reel sizes: 

100 g, 250 g and 500 g. As best-in-class professional 

solder wire the WSW portfolio meets both the requirements 

of R&D engineers, rework technicians, soldering 

technicians as well as of general, professional and arts 

& crafts hobbyists and DIYers. 

WSW is comprised of six products ranges: 

- WSW SAC M1 provides very fast wetting, even on 

difficult surfaces and is applicable on dirty and oxidized 

materials. The no-clean universal wire is capable 

of high soldering temperatures and features excellent 

melting characteristics for various applications. 

- WSW SAC L0 is 100% halogen-free with good wetting 

and melting characteristics and can handle high 

soldering temperatures. It also is a no-clean flux. 

- WSW SC L0 is another no-clean flux, 100% halogen 

free wire with good wetting and melting characteristics. 

It also is a silver-free alloy, making it cost-effective. 

- WSW SCN M1 features very fast wetting, even on difficult 

surfaces, and is applicable on dirty and oxidized 

materials. High solder temperatures are possible and 

it provides excellent melting characteristics costeffectively. 

It delivers shiny solder joints with perfect optics 

and is a no-clean flux as well as a silver-free alloy. 

- WSW SC M1 cost-effectively provides very fast wetting 

even on difficult surfaces. It is applicable on dirty and 

oxidized materials, features excellent melting characteristics, 

and can handle high soldering temperatures. 

It is a no-clean flux as well as a silver-free alloy. 

- WSW SnPb lead solder wire provides superior performance 

for soldering aluminum and stainless steel 

surfaces. It also can be used under low processing 

temperatures, is a no-clean flux, and provides excellent 

wetting and melting characteristics as well as 

shiny solder joints (perfect optics). 

WSW exceeds the industry standards and reduces tip 

soldering use up to 70 percent with fewer soldering 

splashes, uniform melting behavior, best quality and no 

material contaminations. The platform is ideal for fast 

tip wetting, resulting in perfect solder joints, an optimized 

production process, clean workspaces and user 

safety. Available for a range of applications across manufacturing 

and retail, WSW delivers maximum flexibility. 

AT A GLANCE 

www.weller-tools.com 



31

GOSSEN METRAWATT 

TESTING ELECTROMOBILITY IN 

COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS 

Only with electromobility is it possible to achieve Germany‘s ambitious climate targets. From the customer‘s 

point of view, the attractiveness of electric vehicles depends primarily on how easy they are to use - especially 

when charging the battery. This is not just about the number and distribution of charging stations, but also about 

user-friendliness and safety for the user during the charging process. The testing of electrical safety as well as the 

functional tests must therefore take into account many different components involved in electromobility. During 

testing, the focus is on the safety of the testing person, electrician. Therefore, the correct selection of a suitable 

measuring / testing device is particularly important. These must comply with the relevant manufacturer and device 

standards. In particular, the individual test procedures should be standard-compliant. The relevant standard is 

DIN EN 61557 (VDE 0413) Electrical safety in low-voltage systems up to AC 1 000 V and DC 1 500 V - Equipment 

for testing, measuring or monitoring protective measures. 

TESTING CHARGING STATIONS 

A charging station is a device intended for charging 

electric vehicles equipment according to IEC 61851, 

which includes a plug device, a residual current device, 

a circuit breaker and a communication device. First, 

the qualified electrician performs a visual inspection for 

damage and defects and inspects the installation site. 

The subsequent electrical test includes, among other 

things measurements of leakage current, insulation 

resistance, grounding resistance and loop resistance. 

In addition, the residual current circuit breaker is checked. 

(according to DIN VDE 0105-100). New technologies 

require new testing and measuring technology. 

In addition to AC charging points, DC fast charging 

points are now increasingly being installed. According 

to relevant standards, DC charging points should have 

special protective measures. DC charging points for 

electric vehicles with a permanently attached charging 

line should be equipped with a residual current device 

RCD on the line or in the power supply device. 

Further information on protective measures against 

residual currents in fixed installations can be found in 

IEC 60364-7-722. 

CHARGING STATION DIAGNOSTICS 

Checking the function of the charging station and communication 

with the vehicle is an important part of the 

measures to be carried out regularly to ensure the safe 

use of charging stations. 

For this purpose, various vehicle states are generated 

via external simulators. The charging process is simulated 

and various test runs are carried out. For this 

purpose, the vehicle connected to the column and the 

coding of the charging cables are simulated via adapters 

(according to VDE 0122-1 / IEC 61851). 

- State A - no vehicle connected. 

- State B - vehicle connected but not ready for charging. 

- State C - vehicle connected and ready for loading, 

loading area ventilation not required. 

- State D - vehicle connected and ready for charging, 

charging area ventilation required, as well as 

- State E - error, short circuit CP-PE via internal diode. 

TESTING CHARGING CABLES 

At first glance, the variety of plugs and sockets at which 

an e-vehicle can be charged seems very confusing. In 

reality, the number of important connections for Europe 

can be reduced to two plugs. The most important and 

widespread AC charging connector in Germany and 

Europe is the Type 2 connector, which is supported by 

almost every modern electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid. 

For DC charging, the same applies to the CCS connector. 

Type 1 and CHAdeMO are the corresponding counterparts 

from Asia and North America and are primarily 

used in current vehicles. However, it can be assumed 

that the use will decrease constantly more and more in 

the future. 

tective conductor, the protective conductor resistance 

and the PRCD tripping current (according to VDE 0122-1). 

The electrical test of the charging cable mode 3, to 

be carried out by means of a test adapter, includes, in 

addition to the visual inspection for damage, among 

other things, measurements of the protective conductor 

current, the insulation resistance, the protective conductor, 

the protective conductor resistance and the testing 

of the resistance coding for vehicle coupling and plug 

according to VDE 0122-1. 

HIGH VOLTAGE TECHNOLOGY TESTING 

An important topic in electromobility is the diagnosis of 

safety and function on vehicles with electric or partially 

electric drive systems and the testing of high-voltage 

safety with compact precision measuring instruments. 

Energy storage with up to 500 V supply current highvoltage 

systems in hybrid and electric vehicles (passenger 

cars), but in the future the voltage level is expected 

to double. These voltages used in the systems require 

professional and regular inspection. After repair and 

overhaul, the vehicle systems must be tested by qualified 

persons using suitable measuring and testing technology. 

Via the CP (Control Pilot) data line, the charging station 

informs the electric car of the maximum charging 

current available. Via the PP contact (Plug Present/Proximity 

Pilot), both the charging station and the electric 

car can recognize how much load the connected charging 

cable may be subjected to. 

Both the high-voltage technology of electric vehicles, 

which can be tested with the multimeters of the Metrahit 

IM series, and all components of the charging infrastructure 

can be tested comprehensively and in compliance 

with standard-compliant testing with the test 

equipment of the Gossen Metrawatt brand. 

The electrical test of the charging cable Mode 2 is 

carried out using a test adapter in vehicle state C and 

includes, in addition to the visual inspection for damage, 

among other things measurements of the protective 

conductor current, the insulation resistance of the pro- 

By: DIRK CORDT 

Marketing Manager, International GMC-I Messtechnik 

GOSSEN METRAWATT 



33

TESTO 

ELECTROTHERMOGRAPHY – 

THERMAL IMAGER TESTO 883 

Thermal imaging camera 

testo 883 

Bürklin no.: 22K8596 

Electrothermography can prevent damage 

and avoid operational failures. 

At the same time, it requires expert 

knowledge. What must the thermal 

imaging camera and the thermographer 

be able to do? What advantages 

and possibilities does electrothermography 

offer and what sources 

of error lurk during recording and 

evaluation? Thermography, as an 

imaging measuring method, enables 

the non-contact visual measurement 

of surface temperatures on electrical 

installations. This allows thermal 

weak points to be localized and documented 

with a single image during 

operation, under real operating 

conditions and from a safe distance. 

This enables a quick early detection 

of problem zones and weak points, 

which minimizes the risk of fire and 

accidents and prevents consequential 

damage and production downtimes. 

WHICH THERMAL IMAGING 

CAMERA DOES THE ELECTRICAL 

TRADE NEED? 

The following requirements should 

be met by a thermal imaging camera 

for measuring tasks focusing on the 

electrothermography: 

- Quick control of switch cabinets 

- Inspection of fuse boxes 

- Maintenance of cable routes 

- Detecting potential sources 

of disturbance 

- Identifying thermal anomalies 

(Hotspots) 

THE TOP FEATURES OF THE TESTO 

883 THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA: 

- Benefit from outstanding image 

quality. Infrared resolution of 

320 x 240 pixels, expandable to 

640 x 480 pixels with the built-in 

testo SuperResolution technology. 

In addition, you always have full 

control over the thermal image 

thanks to the manual focus. 

- No need to manually assign 

images on your PC ever again. 

The testo SiteRecognition technology 

automatically assigns thermal 

images to the correct measuring 

location following an inspection 

route. 

- Work within a network. Use the 

testo Thermography App for quick 

analyses on site or integrate the 

readings of the testo 770-3 clamp 

meter into the thermal image. 

- Experience exceptionally intuitive 

operation. The clever combination 

of touch display and the tried-andtested 

Testo joystick will make 

your work processes smoother and 

more efficient. 

- Enjoy flexibility. Simply switch 

from the standard lens to the telephoto 

lens for high-precision thermography 

of even distant objects. 

FEATURE TECHNICAL DATA TESTO 883 

WORK SMART AND NETWORKED 

With the free testo Thermography 

App, available for iOS and Android, 

compact reports can be made quickly, 

saved online, and sent by email. In 

addition, the App offers useful tools 

for fast analysis on site – for example 

for inserting additional measurement 

points, determining the temperature 

development via a line, or adding 

comments to a thermal image. Also, 

with the App you can transmit thermal 

images live to your smartphone 

or tablet and can use it as a second 

display. 

Infrared resolution 320 x 240 pixel (with SuperResolution 640 x 480 pixel) 

Thermal sensitivity < 40 mK 

(NETD) 

Field of view / 30 ° x 23 ° (Standard lens), 

Minimum focus distance 12 ° x 9 ° (Telephoto lens) 

< 0.1 m (Standard lens) 

Geometric resolution 1.7 mrad (standard lens), 

(IFOV) 0.7 mrad (telephoto lens) 

Focus manual 

Measuring range -30 to +650 °C 

Accuracy ±2 °C, ±2 % of m.v.; (greater value applies) 

Spectral range 7,5 to 14 µm 

Analysis function Up to 5 selectable individual measuring points, 

hot/cold spot detection, Delta T, area measurement 

(min/max on area), alarms, isotherm 

Laser Laser marker 

Calibration Calibration possible 

testo Thermography App 

for testo 883. 

Download now 

for iOS or Android 

free of charge. 



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