Please contact your FLIR Systems representative for more details. 1.5 FCC Compliance This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference.
1 Disclaimers CAUTION Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. To comply with FCC/IC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least 20 cm must be maintained between the antenna of this de- vice and all persons. This device must not be co-located or operating in con- junction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Note Before operating the device, you must read, understand, and follow all in- structions, dangers, warnings, cautions, and notes. Note FLIR Systems reserves the right to discontinue models, parts or accesso- ries, and other items, or to change specifications at any time without prior notice.
3 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of this FLIR VS70 video borescope. This instrument is designed for use as a remote inspection device. It can be used to peer into tight spots, and record and playback real-time video and images.
4 Description 4.1 Monitor Figure 4.1 Monitor front view Function buttons, see section 4.1.1 Function buttons, page 8. Display. #T559827; r. AE/36943/36943; en-US...
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4 Description Figure 4.2 Monitor rear view Probe connector. Rear stand. Figure 4.3 Monitor bottom view, with access cover removed USB connector. Reset button. SD card slot. Video output jack. Headset jack (audio and mic). AC adapter connector. #T559827; r. AE/36943/36943; en-US...
4 Description 4.1.1 Function buttons For two-camera probe, press the button to toggle between the side view and the front view camera lens. • Press the button to take a picture. • Press and hold down the button for 3 seconds to start/stop re- cording a video.
4 Description Indicates that a stored picture is being displayed. Indicates that a stored video is being displayed. Indicates playback of a stored video. Indicates paused playback of a stored video. 4.2 Articulating probe Figure 4.4 Articulating probe Articulation knob (up/down). Articulation knob (left/right).
For TWO-CAMERA PROBE, press the button to toggle between the side view and the front view camera lens. Two-camera operation requires a direct connection of the dual channel cable (VSC2-58-1FM) to the VS70 monitor. Use the buttons to zoom in and out.
5 Operation Press and hold down the button for 3 seconds (long press) to start the video recording. The icons are displayed. While recording, you can take a picture by pressing the button (short press). Press and hold down the button for 3 seconds (long press) to stop the video recording.
5.3 Factory Default Profiles menu The FLIR VS70 has two factory default profiles (Default1 and Default2) and one user profile for brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation camera settings. To ac- cess the Factory Default menu, follow this procedure: Navigate to the the VIDEO FORMAT screen in the setup menu as explained in Section 5.2.
5 Operation Figure 5.1 Installing probe accessories Unscrew the probe ring. Screw on the accessory. 5.5 Articulating probe The articulating probe, with an adjustable tip angle, is used for improved viewing angles and optimum inspection when the probe is inserted into the area to be ex- amined.
Note The articulating probe battery must be fully charged for wireless opera- tion. A weak battery may result in shut down of data transmission. Note The FLIR VS70 wireless operation transmits on 2.4 GHz which may inter- fere with other equipment operating on this same frequency.
Note The wireless transmitter battery must be fully charged for wireless opera- tion. A weak battery may result in shut down of the transmitter. Note The FLIR VS70 wireless operation transmits on 2.4 GHz which may inter- fere with other equipment operating on this same frequency.
5 Operation On the monitor, press and hold down the button for 5 seconds to switch on the monitor. In the setup menu under INPUT SOURCE, select WIRELESS. Refer to sec- tion 5.2 Setup menu, page 13. On the wireless transmitter, press and hold down the button for 5 sec- onds to switch on the transmitter.
5 Operation 5.7 Managing stored pictures and videos 5.7.1 Viewing pictures and videos on the monitor display Press the button to access the pictures and videos in the memory. Thumbnails of the pictures and videos are displayed. The icon is dis- played on video thumbnails.
5 Operation 5.7.3 Deleting the picture/video memory In the setup menu, select DELETE ALL. Refer to section 5.2 Setup menu, page 13. The ERASE YES/NO box appears. Press the button to select YES. Press the button to delete all files in the memory.
Note The battery will not charge properly if the monitor is switched on during the charging cycle. Note If the battery fails to charge, please contact FLIR Systems for battery re- placement service. In order to maintain IP rating, the battery must be replaced by authorized FLIR service personnel.
7 Technical specifications 7.1 Monitor LCD screen 145 mm (5.7″); viewable: 135 mm (5.3″) Active matrix, 640 × 480 pixels Interface Mini USB 1.1 and AV out Recording medium SD card SD memory 4 GB standard (32 GB maximum) Compression format MPEG4 Still image format JPEG (640 ×...
7 Technical specifications Dimensions (W × D × H) 241 mm × 178 mm × 70 mm (9.5″ × 7″ × 2.75″) Weight 1.57 kg (3.46 lb.), including batteries 7.2 Transmitter Frequency 2.4 GHz Data Video/audio Video system NTSC/PAL Battery 3.7 V rechargeable lithium polymer Power adaptor 100–240 V input/9 V DC output...
Black Wire length 1.2 m (3.9′) 7.6 Part numbers Part number Field of view Description Wireless 2.4 GHz VS70 transmitter 56° VSA2-1-w Wireless 2-way 6 mm (0.24″) articu- lating camera with 1 m (3.3′) probe 56° Wireless 2-way articulating camera VSA2-2-w with 2 m (6.6′) probe...
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7 Technical specifications Part number Field of view Description 53° 3.9 mm (0.15″) camera with 1 m VSC3.9-1FM (3.3′) flexible probe – QVGA via SF VSC4.1-2RM 53° 4.1 mm (0.16″) camera with 2 m (6.6′) SR probe – QVGA via SF VSC5.8-1RM 56°...
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7 Technical specifications Part number Field of view Description 72° VSC25 25 mm (0.98″) camera with FG de- tachable probe – VGA via LF 110° VSC28 28 mm (1.1″) camera with FG de- tachable probe – VGA via LF #T559827; r. AE/36943/36943; en-US...
8 Technical support for external meters Website http://www.flir.com/test Technical support TMSupport@flir.com Repairs Repair@flir.com Phone number +1 855-499-3662 (toll-free) #T559827; r. AE/36943/36943; en-US...
“Product”) purchased either directly from FLIR Commer- PAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS cial Systems Inc and affiliates (FLIR) or from an author- IN A MANNER, AND BY A SERVICE CENTER, AUTHOR- ized FLIR distributor or reseller that Purchaser registers IZED BY FLIR.
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7. NON-WARRANTY RETURN. Purchaser may request Any non-warranty repair of a Product is warranted for one that FLIR evaluate and service or repair a Product not cov- hundred eighty days (180) days from the date of return ered under warranty, which FLIR may agree to do in its shipment by FLIR to be free from defects in materials and sole discretion.
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