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FERRET Multipurpose Wireless Inspection Camera User guide and FAQs WORK SAFER. WORK SMARTER. SMART TOOL. SMART CHOICE. Visual inspections Cable installations Maintenance...
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LEDs Digital zoom function The Ferret Pro is a professional and durable inspection tool, designed and engineered with award-winning features to help provide easier, faster & safer visual inspections. Ferret Tools: Creating the future with new thinking and innovation in smart inspection camera technology for Trades &...
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FERRET PRO SPECIFICATIONS Model CFWF50A2 Dimensions 3 ⅕” long x 1 ¼”wide (80mm x 32mm) Weight 1 ⅙ ounces (33g) Camera Resolution 720p HD Wireless Range Up to 50’ (15m) line of sight Operating Time Up to 90 minutes (LEDs on medium brightness setting)
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FERRET PRO KIT INCLUDES: Padded Ferret Pro IP67 rated Flexible gooseneck camera with back cap & short rod EVA Case screwed on Strong hook, magnet & thread adaptors Right angle adaptor...
FEATURES OF YOUR FERRET PRO CAMERA Rear View Front View Power / Charging Screw in Ferret Camera Connect to a rod Indication LED accessories lens or pole and / or gooseneck USB-C Power Camera is waterproof Adjustable bright Charging socket...
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START USING YOUR FERRET PRO Download the Free Ferret App Scan the QR Code or search for “Ferret Tools” Requires iOS Requires Android V8.0 or later V6.0 or later NOTE: During installation or first use of the app you must give access to the...
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NOTE: The camera is IP67 rated only when the back cap is in place. On your phone or tablet, turn on WiFi and search for the Ferret-WiFi-XXXX SSID in the WiFi list. The Ferret camera has a built in WiFi hotspot, so no other WiFi network is needed.
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FERRET TOOLS APP Easy to use App Free on iOS and Android Your Ferret Tools App has the following buttons: LED Brightness Full Screen Help Capture Adjustment Mode Screen photos & videos Battery Settings Photo & video Auto focus /...
LED BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT The LED brightness of your Ferret camera can be adjusted in 2 ways: 1. Tap the LED Brightness Adjustment button to change brightness to one of the three settings: NORMAL FULL 2. Press and hold the LED Brightness Adjustment button. A slider appears below the button which you can slide up or down to adjust LED brightness.
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AUTO FOCUS / MANUAL FOCUS FEATURE Auto focus button - This allows you to tap an area of your display and the camera will focus on that area. Manual focus button - This allows you to adjust the focus with a slider for detailed close-up viewing.
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Ferret Tools Gallery. You can access or export your Ferret camera photos and videos directly from your smart device gallery. Register with www.my.ferrettools.com to see subscription based cloud storage and warranty options. See registration card inside your Ferret kit for details.
1. Change camera resolution from 720p to 360p, if lower resolution is required. 2. Select JPG or PNG image format (Android devices only). 3. Change to a different WiFi channel if interference from other devices is preventing your Ferret camera from connecting to your App. (The recommended or default setting is Auto).
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5. Set camera and video buttons to appear on the left or right of the main screen in the Ferret Tools App, for easier one handed operation. Main screen with right hand side-buttons enabled...
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WiFi signal. How long can I use my Ferret before recharging the battery? Your Ferret will give you up to 90 minutes of use, with the LEDs on normal brightness, before it needs recharging. What does the rear LED indicate? The rear LED indicates: RED = Charging, OFF = Fully Charged, WHITE = Camera ON I can’t connect to WiFi or the WiFi won’t stay connected on my Android?
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When I try to download the App it asks for a password - why? The Ferret App is free – it will never ask for a password or a code. Your phone sometimes will ask for a password due to your App Store not having a payment method.
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12 month replacement warranty. Extend your warranty at www.my.ferrettools.com In the unlikely event that your FERRET develops a fault within 12 months of purchase, please email support@ferrettools.com, or simply return it your place of purchase with proof of purchase. Failure due to physical damage, misuse, neglect, improper use or moisture is not covered.
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CAUTION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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