Scope of use
The inspection camera is a device for optical
inspection and is fitted with a waterproof flexible
shaft and a mini colour camera with dimmable LED
light.
The device is equipped with a built-in TFT monitor,
which displays the video taken by the camera.
An NTSC video output is provided for onward
transmission of the video signal.
The inspection camera is an aid for optical search,
inspection
and
troubleshooting
installations and systems.
The flexible shaft and the camera head with LED
light are waterproof and suitable for work in watery
liquids. Operation in acids, alkalines and oils is not
permitted.
Do not immerse the camera and flexible shaft
in more than 90 cm of liquid. The handle and the
monitor may not be exposed to liquids and under no
circumstances may they be immersed.
The device is supplied with power by 4 AA batteries.
Before using the camera.
Check that all parts mentioned in the scope of
delivery are present and in good condition.
Check that there is no risk of contact with live parts
in the area or object you wish to inspect.
The device may only be used on machines,
installations and objects that are not live.
Fitting and changing the batteries
The inspection camera is battery powered and 4 AA
batteries must be used.
The batteries must be fitted before the device is used
for the first time and must be changed when the
device can no longer be switched on.
The device's twin battery compartments (9) are
located on the left and right sides of the TFT monitor.
The housing is fitted with an antishock cover. Slide
the anti-shock cover off the housing to reveal the
battery compartments. Avoid over-stretching the
cover to prevent ripping or damaging the material.
Loosen the battery compartment cover screws with a
Phillips screwdriver and remove it. Insert two new AA
type batteries. Consult the polarity markings in the
battery compartment and be sure not to reverse the
polarities.
Carefully replace the battery compartment cover and
the tighten the screw. Subsequently carefully slide
the anti-shock cover back into place.
Proceed exactly as described above with the second
battery compartment.
We recommend that you change all four batteries at
the same time - if old and new batteries are mixed
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the batteries can discharge one another.
Use only batteries of the type stated.
Further instructions on the use of and care for
batteries can be found in the section on maintenance
and cleaning.
Switching the camera on and off
Press the ON/OFF button (11) to switch the device
on
non-live
on. After a short while a picture appears on the TFT
monitor.
To switch the device off press the ON/OFFbutton.
Illumination
The inspection camera is equipped with an dimmable
LED light in the camera head (11). The LED can be
adjusted to compensate for varying light and
visibility conditions and makes operation in dark
areas possible.
To switch on the LED illumination press button (14).
Each touch of the button makes the illumination
brighter, until the LED light reaches it maximum
level.
Press button 15 to reduce or switch off the LED
illumination. Each touch of the button reduces the
illumination level.
The LED illumination should be set to a level so that
the picture on the TFT monitor is neither too bright
nor too dark.
To switch the device off press the ON/OFF button.
Rotating the display 180°
The device's display can be rotated 180° by pressing a
special key combination.
It can be useful to change the orientation of the
picture when in awkward positions.
When in normal operation press the (14) and
(15) buttons simultaneously to rotate the picture
displayed on the TFT-Monitor by 180°.
This function is deactivated when the device is
switched off.
Video output
The inspection camera is equipped with an integrated
NTSC video output, so that the picture
can be recorded. The video output is located at the
bottom of the handle.
Use the NTSC video cable (6) (supplied) to connect
the device to a recording device or a display.
Switch the camera on.
Insert the jack plug into the NTSC video output port
(12) located on the handle (16).
Connect the cinch plug with the correct video port
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Using the camera