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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual Top-Line Video Endoscope...
  • Page 2 Video endoscope for machines, plants and cavities MICRO-EPSILON Eltrotec GmbH Heinkelstraße 2 73066 Uhingen / Germany Tel. +49 (0) 7161 / 98872-300 Fax +49 (0) 7161 / 98872-303 e-mail eltrotec@micro-epsilon.de www.micro-epsilon.com Certified acc. to DIN EN ISO 9001: 2008...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Screwing the 90 ° Prism Head ........................19 Mounting the Light Source ..........................20 Operation ..........................23 Switching On ..............................23 Switching Off ..............................23 Holding the Video Endoscope ........................23 Controlling the Probe Tip..........................24 Inserting the Video Endoscope ........................25 Top-Line Video Endoscope...
  • Page 4 Transferring Image Files to a PC ........................53 6.13 Changing Batteries ............................54 Troubleshooting ........................55 Unclear and Diffuse Image ..........................55 Video Display are not Working Properly ....................... 56 Articulation is Difficult ............................ 56 Image not Bright Enough ..........................57 Top-Line Video Endoscope...
  • Page 5 Instructions for Operation...................... 57 SD Memory Card ............................57 Cleaning ................................. 57 Warranty ..........................58 Service, Repair ........................58 Decommissioning, Disposal ....................58 Appendix Accessories ..........................59 Factory Settings ........................60 Top-Line Video Endoscope Page 5...
  • Page 6 Top-Line Video Endoscope Page 6...

  • Page 7: Safety

    > Damage or destruction of the video endoscope Avoid a heavy shock on the flexible probe. > Damage or destruction of the video endoscope, break of the glass window or the video sensor at the probe tip Top-Line Video Endoscope Page 7...

  • Page 8: Notes On Ce Indentification

    The systems satisfy the requirements if they comply with the regulations described in the instruction manual for installation and operation. Proper Use The Top-Line Video Endoscope is used for observation and examination of the inner life of machines, plants and cavities. - The video endoscope is not suitable for medical use.

  • Page 9: Proper Environment

    At 40 °C (+104 °F) up to 95 % (no condensation) - Ambient pressure: Up to 2 bar - Fluid resistance: The endoscope probe can be immersed for a short time in following solutions: Water, salt solution (5 %), kerosene, gasoline, diesel, 70 % alcohol Top-Line Video Endoscope Page 9...

  • Page 10: Functional Principle, Technical Data

    Functional Principle, Technical Data Short Description The Top-Line Video Endoscope consists of a flexible probe with a built-in CMOS image sensor. The flex- ible probe is attached to the handle, where the probe tip is operated via bowden cables. The portable video display is on the handle.

  • Page 11: Endoscope Types

    Functional Principle, Technical Data Type Top-Line Video Endoscope Text generator; digital zoom: 2 times; image rotation; mirroring; Firmware possibility for connection to external monitor; date/time; language selection; auto- matic power-off Power supply 5 VDC (power supply included) -25 °C to +80 °C (-13 °F up to +176 °F) Operating temperature in water +10 °C to +30 °C (50 °F up to 86 °F)

  • Page 12: Delivery

    2 GB SD memory card (6) Aluminum protective case (7) Instruction manual The Top-Line Video Endoscope is supplied in a metal case. The case has space for another ELTROTEC En- dolight FOT Xenon 24 light source, see Chap. Optional accessories:...

  • Page 13: Description

    Description Description The Top-Line Video Endoscope provides new views into the inner life of machines, plants and cavities without being dismounted before. Due to the flexible guide, the articulation and the excellent optics breaking points and problem areas are very easy and early to identify and preventive tasks can be taken selectively.

  • Page 14: Flexible Probe

    There is a bending section in the probe tip. This is the most flexible and vulnerable part of the video endo- scope. This probe must be handled more carefully than the flexible probe. Do not squeeze or clamp the probe tip. NOTICE > Damage or destruction of the probe tip Top-Line Video Endoscope Page 14...

  • Page 15: Control Lever

    When engaged, the locking will prevent the probe tip from bending. Do not attempt to withdraw the flexible probe from a cavity as long as the locking is activated. NOTICE > Damage or destruction of the articulation mechanism Top-Line Video Endoscope Page 15...

  • Page 16: Control Elements

    Description Control Elements Power ESC OK Video capture button Photo capture button The control elements are described below, see Chap. 4.7. Top-Line Video Endoscope Page 16...

  • Page 17: Operating Menu

    (PHOTO button is dupli- cate of this). With this button, the vid- Returns to Normal mode Returns to Normal mode. eo recording is started/ and displays CAMERA stopped (REC button has and battery charge level. the same function) Top-Line Video Endoscope Page 17...

  • Page 18: Inputs /Outputs

    The video display shows live video and captured images or videos. The device can output live video to an external display. Stored images can be downloaded to a computer via the USB port and included USB cable (Mini USB 1.1 connector) or through the removable SD memory card. Top-Line Video Endoscope Page 18...

  • Page 19: Assembly

    > Damage of the No side play device A small gap will be present when the prism tip is fully tightened in place. Top-Line Video Endoscope Page 19...

  • Page 20: Mounting The Light Source

    Insert batteries in the correct orientation according to the battery polarity labels on outside and inside of light source. Light source Battery Fig. 5 Opened light source Replace the cap of the LED light source again. Top-Line Video Endoscope Page 20...
  • Page 21 Press and hold one or the other of the intensity buttons to brighten or dim the light, see Fig. Dim the light Brighten the light On / Off button Fig. 7 Turn on/off the light source Fig. 8 Brighten or dim the light Top-Line Video Endoscope Page 21...
  • Page 22 Align the light source with the light source connection on the control handle and thread them together with the knurled ring, see Fig. Tighten with fingers only. Connected Light source Knurled connection ring Fig. 9 Connect light source Fig. 10 Light source connected Top-Line Video Endoscope Page 22...

  • Page 23: Operation

    Hold the handle in one hand in a way that is comfortable and allows you to both look at the LCD display and apply the control lever. Use the other hand to hold the flexible probe and guide it toward the inspection area. Top-Line Video Endoscope Page 23...

  • Page 24: Controlling The Probe Tip

    Enable the locking if necessary, to hold the probe tip in the position as soon as the video-endoscope is in the viewing position. Control lever Locking Fig. 12 Controlling the probe tip by control lever Top-Line Video Endoscope Page 24...

  • Page 25: Inserting The Video Endoscope

    If the video endoscope is obstructed by objects or bending, rotate the flexible probe back and forth while moving it forward. The rotations help to overcome disablements on the edges of the devices. Continue guiding the video endoscope forward until the target area is visible on the display. Top-Line Video Endoscope Page 25...

  • Page 26: Pulling Out The Video Endoscope

    Pull out the video endoscope slowly and catch the probe tip when it exits to avoid damage to the probe tip. Move the flexible probe back and forth, if the video endoscope snags on device edges. Top-Line Video Endoscope Page 26...

  • Page 27: Operating Modes

    The runtime display indicates that the recording is in progress. Press the button again to stop recording and save the clip. Pressing the button will capture and save still images during the video recording. Video files are saved as .ASF-file. Top-Line Video Endoscope Page 27...

  • Page 28: Memory & Battery Charge Display

    Each is displayed as a bar. A fully charged battery is shown as a full bar. A partial charge is shown as one to four segments inside the battery status display. The memory bar is filled in as the memory set up. Current date and time Battery (full) Memory (empty) Top-Line Video Endoscope Page 28...

  • Page 29: Image Review Mode

    Fig. 14. The selected image has a yellow outline around it. Indicates a video clip. Indicates a still image with added annotation. Video clip Annotated image Selected image Fig. 14 Grid in image review mode Top-Line Video Endoscope Page 29...
  • Page 30 Fig. 16 and resumed by pressing the button. Pressing the button while a video is playing will capture and store the cur- rently displayed frame from the video. To exit image review mode, press ESC. Top-Line Video Endoscope Page 30...

  • Page 31: Delete Single File

    OK for a few seconds. A delete confirmation menu will appear as shown below, see Fig. 17, see Fig. Fig. 17 Grid view Fig. 18 Full screen view - NO Top-Line Video Endoscope Page 31...

  • Page 32: Menu Mode

    OK. Press the ESC button to exit a menu choice (exceptions will be noted). 6.7.4.2 Selection Main Menu TEXT ANNOTATION DATE/TIME DIGITAL ZOOM VIDEO FORMAT ROTATION LANGUAGE MIRROR DELETE ALL VIDEO OUTPUT AUTO POWER OFF Top-Line Video Endoscope Page 32...

  • Page 33: Text Annotation

    Fig. 20 Display TEXT ANNOTATION The current default text is displayed TEST in this example, see Fig. Select EDIT TEXT and press OK to edit the default text, see Fig. Fig. 21 Display EDIT TEXT Top-Line Video Endoscope Page 33...
  • Page 34 The text editing window will appear, with the current default text displayed, if any. Selected key Fig. 22 Text editing window The selected yellow key on the virtual keyboard is indicated by an orange outline. Top-Line Video Endoscope Page 34...
  • Page 35 Pressing ESC will not exit this screen. key exits the keyboard screen and saves the edited default text. SAVE key exits the screen without saving any edits. CANCEL Top-Line Video Endoscope Page 35...
  • Page 36 Select TEXT COLOR and confirm with OK to change the color of the user-defined text. Select the desired text color from the list and confirm with OK: Select ON/OFF to turn text annotation on or off: Top-Line Video Endoscope Page 36...
  • Page 37 If DISPLAY has been set to ON, the VIDEO RECORDING screen appears when the button is pressed to cap- ture a video clip. With WITHOUT TEXT highlighted, press OK to begin capturing video with no annotation. Choose WITH DEFAULT TEXT to begin recording video with the default text included on the image. Top-Line Video Endoscope Page 37...
  • Page 38 Operation Choose EDIT DEFAULT TEXT to display the text editing screen and edit the default text. Top-Line Video Endoscope Page 38...

  • Page 39: Digital Zoom

    1.0 to 2.0 in increments of 0.1. The selected magnification is shown on the display, see Fig. Magnification 2014.07.15 14:41:31 X 1.7 Fig. 25 View of magnification Top-Line Video Endoscope Page 39...

  • Page 40: Rotation

    Rotate the live image by 180 degrees or returned it to normal by entering the ROTATION submenu, see Fig. 26, selecting the desired option (NORMAL or 180 DEGREE), see Fig. 27 and pressing OK. Fig. 26 View ROTATION Fig. 27 View ROTATION - selection Top-Line Video Endoscope Page 40...

  • Page 41: Mirror

    Fig. Fig. 28 View MIRROR Fig. 29 View MIRROR - selection FOLDING gives the same result as rotating 180 degrees. Original image Horizontal Vertical 180 ° Fig. 30 Overview Mirror - options Top-Line Video Endoscope Page 41...

  • Page 42: Video Output

    The unit will automatically revert to the built in display when the cable is disconnected. This function will allow you to toggle between displays if both are connected. Fig. 31 View VIDEO OUTPUT Simply press OK, while this function is selected to toggle between displays. Top-Line Video Endoscope Page 42...

  • Page 43: Date/Time

    OK brings up this submenu, see Fig. Fig. 32 View DATE/TIME Fig. 33 VIEW DATE FORMAT Selecting DATE FORMAT lets you choose the desired date display format from a list, see Fig. Fig. 34 View DATE FORMAT - selection Top-Line Video Endoscope Page 43...
  • Page 44 The next press of the OK button will then return the display to Normal Mode. If DISPLAY indicates ON status, the date and time will be displayed on the screen in Normal Mode. Captured images and videos will always include a time/date stamp. Top-Line Video Endoscope Page 44...

  • Page 45: Instant Picture Review

    39, will cause captured still images to remain on the display screen. ESC Fig. must then be pressed to return the display to a live image. Choosing 3 SECONDS will cause captured images to be displayed for three seconds before reverting back to a live image. Top-Line Video Endoscope Page 45...

  • Page 46: 6.7.4.10 Video Format

    Fig. 40 View VIDEO FORMAT Fig. 41 View TV FORMAT - selection While the TV OUTPUT submenu is displayed, pressing the button will display the DISPLAY SETTING submenu, see Fig. Fig. 42 View DISPLAY SETTING Top-Line Video Endoscope Page 46...

  • Page 47: 6.7.4.11 Language

    OK to confirm. Each unit is optimized from the default settings by MICRO-EPSILON Eltrotec prior to shipping. These opti- mized settings appear on a label on the rear side of the video display, should they need to be re-entered.

  • Page 48: 6.7.4.12 Delete All

    Fig. Press OK to confirm. Fig. 45 View AUTO POWER OFF Fig. 46 VIEW AUTO OFF - selection Top-Line Video Endoscope Page 48...

  • Page 49: Charge Main Battery

    Connect the power supply cable to a AC socket and allow the video display to charge its internal battery. A full charge takes about 3 hours and will run for 2 - 3 hours. Fig. 47 Charge main battery Top-Line Video Endoscope Page 49...

  • Page 50: Charge Light Source Battery

    Fig. 48 Battery charger with batteries The LED’s on the charger will glow red while charging. They will turn green when the batteries are fully charged. This will take 2.5 - 2.75 hours for fully discharged batteries. Top-Line Video Endoscope Page 50...

  • Page 51: Connecting To An Additional Display

    The output format for the additional display (NTCS or PAL) can be selected by using the VIDEO FORMAT function. The video display and the external display cannot be viewed at the same time. The video display will auto- matically become active when the cable is disconnected. Top-Line Video Endoscope Page 51...

  • Page 52: Inserting Sd Memory Card

    To remove the card, push it in a little and release to take out the card again. The card will spring out far enough to remove. Do not remove the SD memory card during image capture operations. This may result in a data loss and a damage of the memory card. Top-Line Video Endoscope Page 52...

  • Page 53: Transferring Image Files To A Pc

    Fig. 53 USB output on video display Alternatively, images from the SD memory card may be transferred to your computer by removing the card from the video display and inserting it into the card reader of your PC. Top-Line Video Endoscope Page 53...

  • Page 54: Changing Batteries

    To change batteries, remove the screw from the battery cover of the video display and remove the cover. Cover screw Cover Remove the battery cable and the connector carefully. Pull the connector apart and connect to a new battery. Change the battery, replace the cover and screw it in again. Top-Line Video Endoscope Page 54...

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    Also clean the side-view tip adapter if being used, see Chap. 8.2. Light may be insufficient. Increase light source intensity or move probe tip closer to object to be viewed. Top-Line Video Endoscope Page 55...

  • Page 56: Video Display Are Not Working Properly

    Reposition the probe tip by rotating the flexible position within the device. probe or moving the probe tip forwards and backwards. Do not apply excessive force on control levers. NOTICE > Damage or destruction of the probe tip Top-Line Video Endoscope Page 56...

  • Page 57: Image Not Bright Enough

    Use cotton swabs and lens cleaning fluid or isopropanol (rubbing alcohol) for cleaning the optics. Clean the display with a clamp cloth only. Do not use chemical solvents, commercial glass cleaner or other cleansing agents. Top-Line Video Endoscope Page 57...

  • Page 58: Warranty

    The warranty period lasts 12 months following the day of shipment. Defective parts, except wear parts, will be repaired or replaced free of charge within this period if you return the device free of cost to MICRO-EPSILON Eltrotec. This warranty does not apply to damage resulting from abuse of the equipment and devices, from forceful handling or installation of the devices or from repair or modifications performed by third parties.

  • Page 59: Appendix A 1 Accessories

    4 mm - 22 mm ELTROTEC Guideline Outer diameter 4 mm; diameter 4.8 mm / 20752245 length 432 mm ELTROTEC Guideline Outer diameter 4 mm; diameter 8 mm / 20752246 length 432 mm Top-Line Video Endoscope Seite 59...

  • Page 60: A 3 Factory Settings

    Factory Settings The factory settings to optimize the video endoscope, see Chap. 6.7.4.10, are made by MICRO-EPSILON Eltrotec before each deliv- ery. These optimized settings appear on a label on the rear side of the controller (video display) in case they need to be reentered.
  • Page 61 Anhang | Factory Settings Top-Line Video Endoscope Seite 61...
  • Page 62 MICRO-EPSILON Eltrotec GmbH X9751297-A021095HDR Heinkelstr. 2 ·73066 Uhingen / Germany MICRO-EPSILON Eltrotec Tel. +49 (0) 7161 / 98872-300 · Fax +49 (0) 7161 / 98872-303 *X9751297-A02* eltrotec@micro-epsilon.de · www.micro-epsilon.com...

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