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Video endoscope PCE-VE 3xxN Series
Manual
Version 2.3
Date of creation: 21.04.2016
Date of last change: 09.08.2021
PCE Americas Inc.
711 Commerce Way
Suite 8
Jupiter
FL-33458
USA
From outside US: +1
Tel: (561) 320-9162
Fax: (561) 320-9176
info@pce-americas.com
www.pce-instruments.com/english
www.pce-instruments.com
PCE Instruments UK Ltd.
Unit 11
Southpoint Business Park
Ensign way
Hampshire / Southampton
United Kingdom, SO31 4RF
From outside UK: +44
Tel: (0) 2380 98703 0
Fax: (0) 2380 98703 9
info@pce-instruments.co.uk
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- Page 1 PCE Americas Inc. PCE Instruments UK Ltd. 711 Commerce Way Unit 11 Suite 8 Southpoint Business Park Jupiter Ensign way FL-33458 Hampshire / Southampton United Kingdom, SO31 4RF From outside US: +1 From outside UK: +44 Tel: (561) 320-9162 Tel: (0) 2380 98703 0...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
10 PCE-VE 390N ............................. 34 10.1 Safety instructions ........................34 10.2 Technical specifications ......................35 10.3 System description ........................36 10.4 Getting started .......................... 36 11 Disposal ............................. 38 12 Contact ............................... 38 12.1 PCE Instruments UK ........................ 38 12.2 PCE Americas .......................... 38... -
Page 3: Safety Notes
Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel. There is no warranty of damages or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual. -
Page 4: Specifications
Manual Specifications Technical specifications General specifications Sensor CMOS Resolution videos / pictures 640 x 480 Frame rate 30 fps Lighting Automatic White balance Fixed Field of view 67 ° PCE-VE 380N / PCE-VE 390N: 150.8 ° 1.5 … 10 cm Depth of field PCE-VE 380N / PCE-VE 390N:10 …... - Page 5 Manual Camera cable specifications Cable Cable Boost Articulation Model Cable type Lighting length Ø function* camera head PCE-VE 1000 mm Semi- 5.5 mm 4 LEDs Front view only 320N flexible PCE-VE 1000 mm Semi- 5.5 mm 4 LEDs on the Front view only 320HR flexible...
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Page 6: Delivery Contents
Manual Delivery contents 1 x endoscope PCE-VE 3xxN or HR (one of the models) 1 x 8 GB SD card 1 x USB cable 1 x mains adaptor 1 x carrying case (PCE-VE 390 N: + carrying belts) 1 x instruction manual System description Function keys ▲... -
Page 7: Getting Started
Manual Getting started Connect the camera cable to the display unit and screw it tightly. Make sure that the indication on the connector is on the upper side (see picture above). After that, press and hold the power button for approx. 5 seconds to turn on the device. Now the display shows the following: SD card capacity Battery status... -
Page 8: Settings
Manual Settings Press the OK button in standard viewing mode to enter the settings menu. Here you have the following options: • DELETE ALL FILES • AV OUTPUT • DATE / TIME • LANGUAGE • TV SYSTEM • AUTO POWER OFF Reset To set the device back to factory default settings, press the reset button on the back of the device. -
Page 9: Camera Cable (Pce-Ve 3Xxhr Or Optional)
Manual HR camera cable (PCE-VE 3xxHR or optional) Safety notes In addition to the general safety notes of the PCE-VE 3xxN device, please mind the following safety notes to prevent damage and injuries when using the HR camera cable. • To avoid dangerous situations, make sure that the probe does not get in touch with inflammable liquids or gases. - Page 10 Manual • Do not crash the probe head. • Make sure that the camera does not get in contact with the following liquids: lead-free petrol, diesel oil, machine oil, brake fluid, transmission oil and water. • Do not screw the accessories on too tightly. Only screw it slightly until it is fixed.
- Page 11 Manual System description 1. Probe: to guide the camera 2. Camera head: for illumination and capturing 3. Assembly ring: to attach accessories 4. Protection ring: to protect the thread 5. Red cap: protects the camera when not in use 6. Boost key: for better illumination in dark environments 7.
- Page 12 Manual Getting started Connection Step 1: Connect the main unit with the connector and fix it with the screw mechanism. Step 2: Switch on the system. You should now see a picture in the display. Attachment of the accessories Mirror Step 1: Unscrew the thread protection ring.
- Page 13 Manual Magnetic hook Step 1: Turn the assembly ring down to the bottom. Step 2: Screw the magnetic hook on until it snaps in. Climbing ball Step 1: Remove the assembly ring. Step 2: Screw the climbing ball on until it snaps in. Operation Boost key Use this key in a dark environment.
- Page 14 Manual Rotation key You can use this key to turn the image by 90 ° four times, for instance, when trying to read an inscription completely. Light key When using the mirror attachment, this key improves the vision which will not be impeded by particles, dust, etc.
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Page 15: Articulating Camera Cable (Pce-Ve 350N / Hr / N3 / Hr3 Only Or Optional)
Manual Articulating camera cable (PCE-VE 350N / HR / N3 / HR3 only or optional) Safety notes In addition to the general safety notes of the PCE-VE 3xxN device, please mind the following safety notes to prevent damage and injuries when using the pivoting camera head. •... - Page 16 Manual System description Camera cable Camera head Gooseneck Operating unit Rotary switch for gooseneck Connecting cable Connector Locking lever Getting started Connect the connecting cable to the display unit of the endoscope and screw it tightly. Make sure that the indication on the connector is on the upper side.
- Page 17 Manual Operation 1. By using the rotary switch, you can pivot the camera head. Turn the switch in a clockwise motion to pivot the camera head to the right or in a counter-clockwise motion to pivot the camera head to the left.
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Page 18: Camera Cable With 360° Articulating Camera Head (Pce-Ve 370Hr3 Or Optional)
Manual HR camera cable with 360° articulating camera head (PCE-VE 370HR3 or optional) Safety notes In addition to the general safety notes of the PCE-VE 3xxN device, please mind the following safety notes to prevent damage and injuries when using the HR camera cable with 360° articulating camera head. •... - Page 19 Manual Getting started Attachment of the accessories Mirror Step 1: Unscrew the thread protection ring. Step 2: Screw the assembly ring down to the bottom. Step 3: Screw the mirror attachment onto the thread until the thread is completely covered. Step 4: Align the lateral LED opening of the mirror attachment in a way that the LEDs are uncovered.
- Page 20 Manual Operation Hold the device with one hand and use your thumb for operating the joystick and the function keys. With your index finger, you can use the boost key. Use the joystick to adjust the swivelling angle and direction of the camera head. Boost key Use this key in dark environments to lighten up the image.
- Page 21 Manual Rotation key Use this key to rotate the image by 90 °, for instance, when trying to read an inscription completely. Light key Use this key in combination with the mirror attachment to improve the vision which will not be impeded by particles, dust, etc.
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Page 22: Pce-Ve 380N
Manual PCE-VE 380N Safety notes In addition to the general safety notes of the PCE-VE 3xxN device, please mind the following safety notes to prevent damage and injuries when using the camera cable and the accessories of the PCE-VE 380N. •... -
Page 23: System Description
Manual System description PCE-VE 380N 1. Connection to display unit 2. Support for display unit 3. Handle 4. Camera head 5. Support for camera head 6. Cable measuring device 7. Power button for transmitter Cable measuring device 1. ON/OFF/RESET button 2. -
Page 24: Getting Started
Manual Camera cable 1. Camera head 2. Semi-flexible camera cable 3. Connection 4. Camera cable 5. Mounting ring Getting started Battery replacement Transmitting unit The battery compartment of the transmitting unit is located at the back of the unit. To open it, you have to loosen a screw first. - Page 25 Manual Cable measuring device The battery compartment of the cable measuring device is located at the front, right below the function keys. To open it, you have to loosen a screw first. After that, you can open the battery compartment and replace the batteries.
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Page 26: Operation
Manual The PCE-VE 380N can also be used in horizontal position. Operation Pulling out the cable 1. Before pulling out the camera cable, loosen the cable drum fixing first. 2. Pull out the camera cable horizontally. Do not pull it out in an angle larger than 45° to the camera head support. - Page 27 Manual 3. Once you have reached the desired cable length, fix the cable drum to prevent it from rolling out any further. Coiling up the cable 1. Hold the camera head horizontally and carefully coil up the cable. 2. When the camera cable is coiled up completely, place the camera head in the camera head support.
- Page 28 Manual Cable measuring device To turn on the device, press and hold the OF/OFF button for 3 seconds. You can reset/restart the device at any time by pressing and holding the ON/OFF button for 1 second. To switch the measuring unit between m and ft, press the “m/ft” button. Press the backlight button to activate the display backlight.
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Page 29: Locator Pce-Ve-Loc (Optional Or Pce-Ve 380N-Loc)
Manual Cleaning 1. Remove the display unit from the support. 2. Put the protecting hood on the connector of the camera cable. 3. Wash the cable drum with water and let it dry for a few minutes. 4. If necessary, dry the cable drum with a dry cloth before putting it back into the carrying case. Locator PCE-VE-LOC (optional or PCE-VE 380N-LOC) Safety notes •... - Page 30 Manual Product description DC jack Depth measurement key Backlight key On / Off key Reset key Buzzer key Handle Unit key (m / ft)
- Page 31 Manual DC jack To connect mains adaptor for charging Backlight key Backlight can be switched on or off Reset key Reset, e. g. when depth measurement failed Handle Depth measurement To identify the depth of the transmitter On / Off key To switch on / off Buzzer key To switch on / off buzzer sound that occurs when locator is switched on and...
- Page 32 Manual Display Detection icon Signal strength Low battery alert The battery must be charged whenever the low battery alert appears on the screen. Icon Description Weak signal, hard to verify directions You can follow the directions of the arrow to move on Depth measurement icon: appears when you are within the measurable range (horizontal 4.5 m / 15 f, vertical 1.8 m / 5.9 f), i.
- Page 33 Manual • Move the locator carefully and do not change the height, if possible. • Localisation every 5 m is recommended. • To find the best signal strength, follow the arrows on the screen. • When you come closer to the transmitter, the intervals of the beeping sound will become shorter. •...
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Page 34: Pce-Ve 390N
Manual Quick calibration • Place the antenna of the locator approx. 100 cm / 3 f away from the transmitter. • Check the signal strength. • If the signal strength is below 60 %, press the reset key. Repeat these steps until the signal strength is sufficient. -
Page 35: Technical Specifications
Manual 10.2 Technical specifications Carrying system Dimensions 490 x 450 x 60 mm Weight 1222 g (without display unit and camera tube) Camera tube Length 10 m Diameter 6 mm Bending diameter 30 cm Weight 100 g / meter Camera head Diameter 28 mm Length... -
Page 36: System Description
Manual 10.3 System description Carrying system 1. Neck strap 2. Carrying system 3. Hip belt 10.4 Getting started Inserting the display unit Insert the display unit into the carrying system as seen in the picture above. Use the connecting cable to connect the display unit to the camera tube, Roll up the camera tube on the carrying system. - Page 37 Manual Step 1 / 2: • Attach the neck strap to one of the upper supports, put it around your neck and attach the other end to the other upper support of the carrying system. • Attach the hip belt to one of the lower supports, put it around your hip and attach the other end to the other lower support of the carrying system.
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Page 38: Disposal
In order to comply with the EU directive 2012/19/EU we take our devices back. We either re-use them or give them to a recycling company which disposes of the devices in line with law. If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments. 12 Contact If you have any questions about our range of products or measuring instruments please contact PCE Instruments.
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