Wohler VIS 200 Operating Manual

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Wöhler VIS 200 / 250
Wöhler VIS 300 / 350
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  • Page 1 Operating manual Service Camera Wöhler VIS 200 / 250 Wöhler VIS 300 / 350 The measure of technology...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents General Information ......4 Information about the operating instructions . 4 Notes ............. 4 Proper use ............. 5 Scope of supply ..........5 Transporting ..........6 Information on disposal ......... 6 Manufacturer's address ......... 6 Important information......7 Camera Models ........
  • Page 3 Changing the dome of the Camera Head Wöhler VIS 300/350 ........35 15.3 Camera head ..........35 15.4 Push rod ............35 15.5 Monitor ............35 Accessories......... 36 Warranty Wohler VIS Service Camera ..............37 Points of sale and service ......40...
  • Page 4: General Information

    General Information General Information Read these operating instructions carefully. They Information about the will enable you to operate the Wöhler VIS 200/250 operating instructions and VIS 300/350 safely. Keep this manual for your information This manual refers to different camera models.
  • Page 5: Proper Use

    The device is designed to be used by trained pro- fessionals only. Any other use is considered improper use. Scope of supply Device Scope of supply Wöhler VIS 200 / 250 Case Wöhler VIS 300 / 350 Push rod Monitor 1 anti-slide-mat...
  • Page 6: Transporting

    General Information Transporting To avoid damage occurring during transport it is imperative that the instrument is transported in the original case designed for the purpose. Information on disposal Do not dispose of electronic equipment in domes- tic waste. Dispose of electronic equipment in ac- cordance with applicable environmental regula- tions.
  • Page 7: Important Information

    Important information Important information Eye protection WARNING! Never point a connected camera head at your own or somebody else's eyes when the camera is switched on. The LEDs are extremely bright and can cause eye damage. WARNING! Guide the rod with due care and attention. As the rod is made of flexible material, it can make whip- ping movements if it slips.
  • Page 8 Important information Resistance to water CAUTION! Only the camera head and the rod are waterproof. Keep the camera system dry and away from wa- ter! Resistance to impacts CAUTION! The camera system is not impact resistant. Do not throw or allow the case to fall! Accessories CAUTION! Use only original Wöhler accessories and spare...
  • Page 9: Camera Models

    Camera Models Camera Models Different camera models Wöhler VIS can be acquired. The difference between the mod- els described in this version are as follows: VIS 200 VIS 350 VIS 300 VIS 250 Camera head Ø 1 ½ " Ø 1 ½ "...
  • Page 10: Technical Data

    Connection cable to 79" the camera system Miniature Camera Head Description Details (Wöhler Type: 1/3" COLOR CMOS VIS 200/250) Light sensitivity 12V, Lux sec Lens: f = 0.09", F = 0.10" Viewing angle: 120° Light source: 12 white LEDs Degree of protection: Waterproof to IP 68 Fig.
  • Page 11: Miniature Camera Head (Wöhler Vis 300/350)

    Technical data Miniature Camera Head Description Details (Wöhler Type: 1/3" COLOR CMOS VIS 300/350) Light sensitivity 12 V, Lux sec Lens: f = 0.09", F = 0.10" Viewing angle: 120° Light source: 12 white LEDs Degree of protection: Waterproof to IP 67 Fig.
  • Page 12: Push Rod

    Push rod Description Details Length: 787" optional 1181" Diameter 0.3 mm (VIS 3xx) 0.2 mm (VIS 2xx) Electronic distance Description Details counter Resolution: 1.5" Maximum Deviation 10 % of reading Memory Description Details (Wöhler VIS 250 / 350) Memory card 32 GB max.
  • Page 13: Design And Function

    Design and function Design and function Video inspection system Fig. 6: Case (Wöhler VIS 350)
  • Page 14 Wöhler VIS 300 / VIS 350: pan and tilt color camera head 40 mm Ø Wöhler VIS 200 / 250 Miniature color camera head Ø 26 mm Main power switch with the following functions: - ON /OFF (system)
  • Page 15: Control Panel

    Design and function Control panel VIS 200 Control Panel Wöhler VIS 200 with ON/OFF-key Fig. 7: Control Panel Wöhler VIS 200 VIS 300 Control Panel Wöhler VIS 300 with ON/OFF-key and control keys for the pan and tilt camera head Fig.
  • Page 16 Design and function The keys on the control panel have the following functions: Wöhler VIS 200/250/300/350 ON/OFF key turns the whole camera system on/off (monitor and camera head). NOTE! The ON/OFF key is framed by a green light when the system is switched on and the battery is charged.
  • Page 17 Design and function Wöhler VIS 250 / 350 VIDEO key Start/stop recording video SHIFT key Activates the key functions depicted by green icons on the top right corners of the keys. NOTE! When SHIFT MODE is activate, the SHIFT key lights up and an S is displayed in the bottom mid- dle of the screen.
  • Page 18: Monitor

    Design and function IMAGE key Capture image / snapshot NOTE! Images are saved in .jpg format. It is possible to display the images on a PC from the SD card. DELETE key Delete an image or video selected in PLAY mode. Monitor Adjusting the Color 6.3.1...
  • Page 19: Transition From 16:9 Screen To 4:3 Screen

    Design and function 6.3.2 Transition from 16:9 Screen to 4:3 Screen The screen format of the monitor can be changed from 16:9 to 4:3 or vice versa.  Switch off the camera system.  Press the left monitor key and the ON/OFF-key of the camera at the same time.
  • Page 20: Getting Started

    Getting started Getting started Rechargeable battery WARNING! status and recharging Risk of injury when handling the rechargeable batteries improperly! Never open the rechargeable battery housing. Do not throw rechargeable batteries into a fire or expose to high temperatures. There is a risk of explosion! If handled improperly, a liquid may emerge from rechargeable batteries that can cause skin irrita-...
  • Page 21: Working Position

    Getting started Charging rechargeable batteries To recharge the battery, proceed as follows:  Connect the power pack to the charger con- nection of the device and the main power supply. The lower half of the light framing the ON/OFF key flashes red during the recharging process; when the battery is fully recharged it lights up red continuously as long as the power pack remains Fig.
  • Page 22: Working With The Camera

    Working with the camera Working with the camera Switching on the system and monitor  Wöhler VIS 250 / 350 Insert a memory card (max. 32 GB). NOTE! If you are using a memory card other than the one included in the scope of supply, you must format it first (FAT32) before you can use it on a PC.
  • Page 23: Memory (Wöhler Vis 250 / 350)

    Working with the camera Memory (Wöhler VIS 250 / 350)  After switching on the device press the SHIFT key. The green light framing the SHIFT key lights up and an S is displayed in the middle at the bottom of the monitor.
  • Page 24 Working with the camera To define "Video 3" settings, proceed as follows:  In the menu view, use the up arrow key to navigate to the MENU view and then use the right arrow key to select the Video tab. ...
  • Page 25 Working with the camera Therefore the transmitter must always be switched on before locating the camera with the Wöhler L 200 Locator. OSD ON/OFF This command allows the user to switch the on- screen display On or Off. Select "ON" if you wish to display the battery status indicator and the date on-screen.
  • Page 26: Inspection

    Working with the camera Inspection  Pull the rod smoothly out of the case and push the camera head to the area to be inspected. CAUTION! Do not exceed rod end limit! Do not bend or drag across sharp edges! CAUTION! Dry and clean the rod with a cloth before pulling it back, so that no dirt and soot can enter!
  • Page 27: Home Function (Only Wöhler Vis 350)

    Working with the camera see section 8.2. NOTE! Briefly press the ON/OFF key to reset the distance counter to zero. This may be reasonable at the beginning of the pipe. Time and date The time and date are displayed in the bottom right corner.
  • Page 28: Video Record (Wöhler Vis 250 / 350)

    Working with the camera Video Record (Wöhler VIS 250 / 350)  Record video To begin recording a video, press the Record video key. The RECORD VIDEO key is framed by a red flashing light when recording is in process, and a red dot is displayed on the screen.
  • Page 29: Images (Wöhler Vis 250 / 350)

    Images (Wöhler VIS 250 / 350) Images (Wöhler VIS 250 / 350)  To capture an image, press the SHIFT key and then the PHOTO key. The image is saved as a .jpg file on the memory card. Delete a Video (Wöhler VIS 250 / 350) ...
  • Page 30: Transferring Images And Videos To A

    Transferring images and videos to a PC (Wöhler VIS 250/350) Transferring images and videos to a PC (Wöhler VIS 250/350) Two options are available to transfer image files (.jpg) and video files (ASF):  Read in the files on a PC from the SD memory card.
  • Page 31: Video Playback At Pc (Wöhler Vis 250/350)

    Video Playback at PC (Wöhler VIS 250/350) Video Playback at PC (Wöhler VIS 250/350)  Put the CD included in the camera system into 12.1 Installing the the CD drive of the PC. (the VLC viewer is al- VLC viewer so available for download free of charge via the VLC web page).
  • Page 32: Output Directory For Snapshots

    Guide accessories  After launching the VLC Media Player, click 12.3 Output directory for "Tools" and then "Preferences". snapshots  Select the "Video" symbol on the left.  In the "Take video snapshots" area, click the "Browse ..." button and choose the folder in which you wish to store the snapshots.
  • Page 33: Guide Accessories

    Guide accessories Guide accessories This section contains some recommendations based on our experience about the se- lection of guide accessories for the inspection in tubes and ducts. As all pipes and chimney systems are different, the user has to decide about the guide accessory in every single case.
  • Page 34: Faults

    Faults Faults Fault description Possible cause To rectify Cannot start monitor. Rechargeable battery has Recharge battery or con- When the ON/OFF key is no charge left. nect monitor to electrical pressed, the light framing power supply. the key briefly lights up red.
  • Page 35: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance Proper operation of the camera system requires 15.1 Regular maintenance regular maintenance. The following maintenance works can be done by the user himself. 15.2 Changing the dome of NOTE! the Camera Head The Wöhler Camera Head VIS 300/350 is sup- Wöhler VIS 300/350 plied ex-works protected by a plastic dome, which can be replaced if necessary.
  • Page 36: Accessories

    Accessories Accessories Wöhler VIS Guidance Set 70 Order No. 3883 J for miniature camera head Ø 26 mm Wöhler VIS Centering Brush Extension Order No. 3853 J Camera Roller Guide Order No. 3681 J Wöhler Protection Sleeve for camera head Ø 40 mm Order No.
  • Page 37: Warranty Wohler Vis Service Camera

    Warranty Wohler VIS Service Camera WohlerUSA Inc. Warranty – Please read fully! Wohler VIS Service Camera: WohlerUSA Inc. warrants to the original end user (Custom- er) that this product will be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use, for one year from the date of original purchase from WohlerUSA Inc.
  • Page 38 Warranty Wohler VIS Service Camera Warranties Exclusive: If this product does not operate as warranted above, the Customer’s sole remedy for breach of that warranty shall be replacement or repair of the product or part. To the full extent allowed by law, the foregoing warranties and remedies are exclusive and are in...
  • Page 39 Warranty Wohler VIS Service Camera Limitation of Liability: To the full extent allowed by law, WohlerUSA Inc. also excludes for itself and its suppliers any liability, whether based on contract or Tort (Including Negligence), for inci- dental, consequential, indirect, special, or punitive damages of any kind for loss of business, profits,...
  • Page 40: Points Of Sale And Service

    Points of sale and service Points of sale and service Wohler USA Inc. 5 Hutchinson Drive Danvers, MA 01923 Tel.: +1 978 750 9876 Fax.: +1 978 750 9799 www.wohlerusa.com Germany Wöhler West Castroper Str. 105 Wöhler Messgeräte Kehrgeräte 44791 Bochum GmbH Tel.: +49 234 516993-0...

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