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Viewtech VJ-3 Operating Manual

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VJ-3
MECHANIC AL ARTICUL ATING
VIDEO BORESCOPE

OPERATING MANUAL

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  • Page 1: Operating Manual

    VJ-3 MECHANIC AL ARTICUL ATING VIDEO BORESCOPE OPERATING MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS USER NOTICE PRODUCT OVERVIEW PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS PACKING LIST PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS PREPARATION The Case Power Supply Preparation MENU OPERATION & FUNCTION Button Position Button Function Overview of Menu Functions VIII BASIC OPERATION 8.1 Turning On/Off Inserting the Insertion Tube into the Machinery or Equipment Being Borescoped Image Display Adjustment Recording Images...

  • Page 3: Iuser Notice

    3. Only use the power adapter provided by Viewtech. 4. DO NOT yank or attempt to forcefully remove the insertion tube if it becomes stuck inside the equipment being borescoped. When extracting the insertion tube from the inspection area: a.
  • Page 4 6. NOTE the following regarding the tip of the insertion tube, which is the most delicate part of this video borescope: a. Do not impact the tip of the insertion tube while inserting or maneuvering inside the equipment being borescoped. b.
  • Page 5 WARNING 1. Use only 3.6V lithium batteries, model 18650B with PCB-protection (button top). 2. Submit a repair request immediately in case of battery leakage, discoloration, deformation or abnormal condition. 3. Clean immediately with tap water if your skin or clothing comes into contact with a leaking battery.

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    LEDs, and the base unit with control panel, LCD monitor, power source and all necessary circuitry. The VJ-3 is available from the factory in a variety of configurations suitable for different tasks, with optional insertion tube lengths and diameters, as well as different light wavelengths: white, infrared, or ultraviolet. The video signal from the VJ-3 can be viewed on the integrated LCD display or on an external hard-wired monitor. DEFINITION OF KEY COMPONENTS Fig. 2-1 VJ-3 Mechanical Articulating Video Borescope Fig.

  • Page 7: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 3.9mm 6.0mm Outer Diameter 3.9mm 6.0mm Length 1.5m, 3.0m Exterior Material Tungsten EasyGlide, crush-resistant Insertion Tube Chemical Water, machine oil, heating oil, Compatibility diesel, 3.5% saline concentrate 360° around, 360° around, Articulation Range 180±10° backward 160±10° backward Field of View 130°...

  • Page 8: Packing List

    IP Rating, IP67 Insertion Tube IP Rating, Base Unit IP54 PACKING LIST ITEM VJ-3 video borescope 18650B Li-ion battery (1 plus spare) 18650B Li-ion battery charger Micro USB cable AC power adapter Video out cable 8GB SD card + card case...

  • Page 9: Part Names And Functions

    PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Fig. 5-1 Part names of the unit Camera/LED module 10. Brightness control/Up button Insertion Tube 11. Access device settings On-Off/Charging indicator 12. On/Off button Joystick 13. Image capture /Video start-stop Live Camera/Video/ 14. Battery compartment Image Preview toggle 15.

  • Page 10: Preparation

    PREPARATION 6.1 THE CASE AT TENTION Removing the instrument from the case: • Place the case flat on the floor, table, or other stable surface. • After opening the case, first remove the insertion tube from the case and handle it gently. • After the insertion tube is removed, use your other hand to grip and remove the base unit.
  • Page 11 OPENING THE BAT TERY COMPARTMENT Push the compartment cover down gently with the thumb to open the battery compartment. Fig. 6-4 Opening the battery compartment LOADING THE BAT TERY Load the 18650B Li-ion battery according to the indications on the positive and negative electrode.
  • Page 12 EX TERNAL CHARGING Fig. 6-5 External charging 1. Load the 18650B Li-ion battery into the battery charger with the positive end toward the top of the charger. 2. Plug the charger into a standard wall outlet. 3. The charging is finished when the charger shows 100% or the voltage shows 4.2V. AT TENTION • Ensure the battery is correctly loaded into the charger.

  • Page 13: Menu Operation & Function

    MENU OPERATION & FUNCTION 7.1 BUTTON POSITION Fig. 7-2 Button interface, Fig. 7-1 Button interface, side view front view Camera/LED module 10. Brightness control/Up button Insertion Tube 11. Access device settings On-Off/Charging indicator 12. On/Off button Joystick 13. Image capture /Video start-stop Live Camera/Video/ 14.

  • Page 14: Button Function

    7.2 BUTTON FUNCTION Press the button to Access Device Settings in any mode to display the main menu. The Brightness Control/Up button controls the LED output level and is used to scroll “Up” when in menu mode. The Image Rotation/Down button controls image rotation and mirroring and is used to scroll “Down”...
  • Page 15 Press the button to Access Device Settings to set the current date, and the Freeze/Back button to cancel the change and return to the prior menu. L ANGUAGE SET TING This menu option is used to change the language used in the menus and on the display.
  • Page 16 SPECIAL EFFEC T This menu option is used to make the current display and any recorded images and video either black and white (BW) or normal (color). DATE STAMP This menu option is used to turn off or on the time stamp in the upper-right corner of photos and recorded video. 7. 3. 3 VIDEO SET TINGS MENU Press the Live Camera/Video/Image Preview toggle and switch to the video mode.
  • Page 17 7. 3.5 A / V OUTPUT To display the real-time borescope image on an external monitor (see Fig. 7-4), connect the AV cable to the monitor and to the TV Video Output Interface of the borescope. Fig. 7-4 Connect the unit to a monitor (simultaneously displayed on the borescope and external monitor)

  • Page 18: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION VIII AT TENTION Before turning on the borescope: • Insert the SD card, otherwise all image capture and video recording functionality will be inoperative. • Check the lens for any dirt, grime or debris. Clean as necessary, using the cleaning swabs provided, being careful not to flex the bending section while doing so.

  • Page 19: Inserting The Insertion Tube Into The Machinery Or Equipment Being Borescoped

    8.2 INSERTING THE INSERTION TUBE INTO THE MACHINERY OR EQUIPMENT BEING BORESCOPED Inserting the insertion tube Make sure the insertion tube and bending section are straight before starting the inspection. DO NOT attempt to articulate the bending section with the joystick while the insertion tube is coiled, as this will result in breakage of the articulation control wires.

  • Page 20: Image Display Adjustment

    8. 3 IMAGE DISPL AY ADJUSTMENT 8. 3.1 FREEZE A LIVE IMAGE 1. When in live image mode, press the Freeze/Back button . The live screen image will be frozen and an indicator will show on the left side of the display (see Fig.

  • Page 21: Recording Images

    8. 3.4 IMAGE ROTATION 1. The live image can be flipped and mirrored in three different ways by pressing the Image Flip/Down button 2. Press a second time and the live image becomes mirrored. 3. Press a third time and the live image becomes flipped 180° and mirrored. 4. Press a fourth time and the live image reverts to its original orientation. 8.4 RECORDING IMAGES Still images and video can be recorded during live view mode and are stored on the SD card.
  • Page 22 8.4.1 LOADING THE SD CARD 1. Open the rubber cover on the left side of the base unit. 2. Insert the SD card into the slot with its gold electrical contacts facing the screen, then close the rubber cover. REMINDER • The SD card is not properly aligned if it does not slide smoothly into the slot.

  • Page 23: Image Playback

    8. 5 IMAGE PL AYBACK There are two screen views that display recorded images: a full screen view of a single image, and a multi-image view of thumbnails. 8.5.1 MULTI-IMAGE VIEW ( THUMBNAILS) When a real-time image is displayed, press Live Camera/Video/Image Preview toggle .

  • Page 24: Menu Operation

    8.6 MENU OPER ATION 1. While in camera, video or playback mode with full screen view, press the Access Device Settings button to display the main menu. To navigate the menu, use the Brightness Control/Up button and Image Rotation/Down button Fig.

  • Page 25: Storage And Maintenance

    STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE 9.1 CLEANING CLEANING THE INSERTION TUBE 1. Wipe dirt, grease, grime and liquids from the insertion tube with a dust-free cloth. 2. Make sure that the insertion tube is completely dry before replacing the borescope back into the case. WARNING Do not store the borescope in a high temperature, high humidity, or corrosive environment.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    • Servicing and repair of this borescope is to be performed only by Viewtech. Do not disassemble or attempt to repair this borescope, as this will immediately void the warranty.

  • Page 27: Product Warranty

    The manufacturer product warranty will be void regardless of the remaining warranty period if the product is opened, customized, or tampered with by an unauthorized technician. If any repair or modification is performed by an unauthorized technician, Viewtech will not be responsible or liable for any damage to persons or property that may result. REPAIR PROCEDURE To initiate a repair, regardless of whether the repair is under warranty or not, an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number must be obtained.

  • Page 28: External Specification

    CERTIFICATIONS Low voltage directive and EMC directive Conforms to CE WEEE directive Conforms to WEEE RoHS directive Conforms to RoHS Traverse City, Michigan, USA 231.943.1171 WWW.VIEWTECH.COM...

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