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Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 - 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 TestEquipmentDepot.com Operating manual Service Camera Wöhler VIS 200 / 250 Wöhler VIS 300 / 350 The measure of technology...
Making settings via the camera menu ..............20 Settings Wöhler VIS 250/350 ...... 20 7.1.1 SETUP-Menü ..........22 7.1.2 CALENDAR menu ........24 7.1.3 VIDEO MENU ..........25 7.1.4 INFO menu ..........26 Making settings: Wöhler VIS 300 ....26...
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Guide accessories ......42 Faults ........... 43 Maintenance ........44 16.1 Regular maintenance ........44 16.2 Changing the dome of the Camera Head Wöhler VIS 300/350 ........44 16.3 Camera head ..........44 16.4 Push rod ............44 16.5 Monitor ............44...
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Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 - 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 TestEquipmentDepot.com...
Read these operating instructions carefully. They will enable you to operate the Wöhler VIS 200/250 operating instructions and VIS 300/350 safely. Keep this manual for your information This manual refers to different camera models. Therefore it may include instructions which do not apply to your camera.
Any other use is considered improper use. Scope of supply Device Scope of supply Wöhler VIS 200 / 250 Case Wöhler VIS 300 / 350 Push rod Monitor 1 anti-slide-mat NiMH battery mini USB cable (Wöhler VIS 250 / 350) Wöhler...
General Information Transporting To avoid damage occurring during transport it is imperative that the instrument is transported in the original case designed for the purpose. Information on disposal Do not dispose of electronic equipment in domes- tic waste. Dispose of electronic equipment in ac- cordance with applicable environmental regula- tions.
Important information Important information Eye protection WARNING! Never point a connected camera head at your own or somebody else's eyes when the camera is switched on. The LEDs are extremely bright and can cause eye damage. WARNING! Guide the rod with due care and attention. As the rod is made of flexible material, it can make whip- ping movements if it slips.
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Important information Resistance to water CAUTION! Only the camera head and the rod are waterproof. Keep the camera system dry and away from wa- ter! Resistance to impacts CAUTION! The camera system is not impact resistant. Do not throw or allow the case to fall! Accessories CAUTION! Use only original Wöhler accessories and spare...
Camera Models Different camera models Wöhler VIS can be acquired. The difference between the mod- els described in this version are as follows: VIS 200 VIS 350 VIS 300 VIS 250 Camera head Ø 1 ½ " Ø 1 ½ "...
Technical data Technical data Monitor Description Details TFT display 7"/ 16:9 and 4:3 format (Default 16:9) Weight 14 oz Dimensions housing 6,9 x 4,5 x 1,3 " Video output FBAS signal Power supply via camera system Voltage 12 V Fig. 1: Monitor Operating tempera- 32 ...
Technical data Miniature Camera Head Description Details (Wöhler Type: 1/3" COLOR CMOS VIS 300/350) Light sensitivity 12 V, Lux sec Lens: f = 0.09", F = 0.10" Viewing angle: 120° Light source: 12 white LEDs Dimensions Ø 1 ½ " x 2.4 mm Fig.
Push rod Description Details Length: 787" optional 1181" Diameter 0.3 mm (VIS 3xx) 0.2 mm (VIS 2xx) Electronic distance Description Details counter Resolution: 1.5" Maximum Deviation 10 % of reading Memory Description Details (Wöhler VIS 250 / 350) Memory card If you are using a memory card other than the one included...
Design and function Design and function Video inspection system Fig. 6: Case (Wöhler VIS 350)
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(Wöhler VIS 350) camera head, waterproof: Wöhler VIS 300 / VIS 350: pan and tilt color camera head 40 mm Ø Wöhler VIS 200 / 250 Miniature color camera head Ø 26 mm Main power switch with the following functions:...
Control Panel Wöhler VIS 200 with ON/OFF-key Fig. 7: Control Panel Wöhler VIS 200 VIS 300 Control Panel Wöhler VIS 300 with ON/OFF-key and control keys for the pan and tilt camera head Fig. 8: Control Panel Wöhler VIS 300 Wöhler VIS 250 / 350...
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Briefly When the system is Escape switched on: Exit menu (Wöhler VIS 250 / 350) Camera head operating keys (Wöhler VIS 300/350) Tilt the camera head 180° Camera head operating keys (Wöhler VIS 300/350) Rotate the camera head 360°...
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Design and function Wöhler VIS 250 / 350 VIDEO key Start/stop recording video SHIFT key Activates the key functions depicted by green icons on the top right corners of the keys. NOTE! When SHIFT MODE is activate, the SHIFT key lights up and an S is displayed in the bottom mid- dle of the screen.
Design and function IMAGE key Capture image / snapshot NOTE! Images are saved in .jpg format. It is possible to display the images on a PC from the SD card. DELETE key Delete an image or video selected in PLAY mode. Monitor Adjusting the Color 6.3.1...
Making settings via the camera menu 6.3.2 Transition from 16:9 Screen to 4:3 Screen The screen format of the monitor can be changed from 16:9 to 4:3 or vice versa. Switch off the camera system. Press the left monitor key and the ON/OFF-key of the camera at the same time.
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Making settings via the camera menu The menu opposite is displayed on the screen with 5 sub-menus. Icon Menu SETUP menu CALENDAR menu Fig. 15: SETUP menu Wöhler VIS 250 / 350 VIDEO menu (If you work with the camera head Ø 51 mm, there will be no video menu) INFO menu...
Making settings via the camera menu your settings will be saved automatically when you exit the menu. The user can select the following parameter set- tings: 7.1.1 SETUP-Menü Video Setting 1 – 3 The user can switch between 3 pre-defined video settings.
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Making settings via the camera menu In the menu view, use the up arrow key to navigate to the submenu line and then use the right arrow key to select the VIDEO tab. Adjust the settings as described in section 7.1.3 ...
Making settings via the camera menu transmitter is switched off. However, it is not pos- sible to locate the camera head when the transmit- ter is switched off. UNIT METER/FEET Select Meter or Feet. DISPLAY ON/OFF This command allows the user to switch the on- screen display On or Off.
Making settings via the camera menu 7.1.3 VIDEO MENU The VIDEO menu will only be active, if the camera heads Ø 40 mm and 26 mm are used. In the video menu the user can define the video settings. These settings will be stored as video settings 3.
VIS FIRMWARE: Firmware version of the camera system Camera S/N: Serial number of the camera head CAMERA FIRMWARE: Firmware version of the camera head Making settings: Wöhler VIS 300 Opening the camera menu Switch off the camera. Keep the up arrow pressed and press the on/off key at the same time.
SETUP-menu to se- lect the unit INFO-menu Fig 23: Camera menu Wöhler VIS 300 Navigate in the menu as described in section 7 UNIT METER/FEET Select the distance unit which will be indicated in the display. This distance shows how many me- ters/feet of the rod are already pulled out of the case.
Getting started Getting started Rechargeable battery WARNING! status and recharging Risk of injury when handling the rechargeable batteries improperly! Never open the rechargeable battery housing. Do not throw rechargeable batteries into a fire or expose to high temperatures. There is a risk of explosion! If handled improperly, a liquid may emerge from rechargeable batteries that can cause skin irrita-...
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Getting started Rechargeable battery status in- When the camera is switched on, the battery sta- dicator tus indicator displays the charge status of the rechargeable battery in the top right corner of the display. The indicator flashes when the charge level of the batteries is low.
Working with the camera Working position WARNING! Only place the camera on firm level ground and ensure a secure position of camera and user, especially when working in high altitude, e.g. when working on the roof. Because of its weight the case can cause considerable harm to persons and objects when falling down.
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Working with the camera To switch on the device, briefly press the ON/OFF key at the bottom of the control pan- When the device is switched on, the light fram- ing the ON/OFF key lights up green. The video image is displayed on the monitor after about 5 seconds.
Working with the camera Memory (Wöhler VIS 250 / 350) After switching on the device press the SHIFT key. The green light framing the SHIFT key lights up and an S is displayed in the middle at the bottom of the monitor.
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Working with the camera To define "Video 3" settings, proceed as follows: In the menu view, use the up arrow key to navigate to the MENU view and then use the right arrow key to select the Video tab. ...
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Working with the camera Therefore the transmitter must always be switched on before locating the camera with the Wöhler L 200 Locator. OSD ON/OFF This command allows the user to switch the on- screen display On or Off. Select "ON" if you wish to display the battery status indicator and the date on-screen.
Working with the camera Inspection Pull the rod smoothly out of the case and push the camera head to the area to be inspected. CAUTION! Do not exceed rod end limit! Do not bend or drag across sharp edges! CAUTION! Dry and clean the rod with a cloth before pulling it back, so that no dirt and soot can enter!
Working with the camera see section 9.2. NOTE! Briefly press the ON/OFF key to reset the distance counter to zero. This may be reasonable at the beginning of the pipe. Time and date The time and date are displayed in the bottom right corner.
Working with the camera Video Record (Wöhler VIS 250 / 350) Record video To begin recording a video, press the Record video key. The RECORD VIDEO key is framed by a red flashing light when recording is in process, and a red dot is displayed on the screen.
Images (Wöhler VIS 250 / 350) Images (Wöhler VIS 250 / 350) To capture an image, press the SHIFT key and then the PHOTO key. The image is saved as a .jpg file on the memory card. Delete a Video (Wöhler VIS 250 / 350) ...
Transferring images and videos to a PC (Wöhler VIS 250/350) Transferring images and videos to a PC (Wöhler VIS 250/350) Two options are available to transfer image files (.jpg) and video files (ASF): Read in the files on a PC from the SD memory card.
Video Playback at PC (Wöhler VIS 250/350) Video Playback at PC (Wöhler VIS 250/350) 13.1 Installing the Put the CD included in the camera system into the CD drive of the PC. (the VLC viewer is al- VLC viewer so available for download free of charge via the VLC web page).
13.3 Output directory for After launching the VLC Media Player, click "Tools" and then "Preferences". snapshots Select the "Video" symbol on the left. In the "Take video snapshots" area, click the "Browse ..." button and choose the folder in which you wish to store the snapshots.
Guide accessories Guide accessories This section contains some recommendations based on our experience about the se- lection of guide accessories for the inspection in tubes and ducts. As all pipes and chimney systems are different, the user has to decide about the guide accessory in every single case.
Minimal color intensity is Adjust the color intensity white set. of the monitor with key 4 ▲ : Wöhler VIS 300/350: bad Plastic dome scratched. Replace the plastic dome; image glass dome optional. Camera head or monitor Battery / rechargeable Replace (only Wöhler VIS...
16.2 Changing the dome of NOTE! the Camera Head Wöh- The Wöhler Camera Head VIS 300/350 is sup- ler VIS 300/350 plied ex-works protected by a plastic dome, which can be replaced if necessary. If it becomes scratched, it is optional to fit this camera head with a glass dome for use in dry working environ- ments.
Accessories Accessories Wöhler VIS Guidance Set 70 Order No. 3883 J for miniature camera head Ø 26 mm Wöhler VIS Centering Brush Extension Order No. 3853 J Camera Roller Guide Order No. 3681 J Wöhler Protection Sleeve for camera head Ø 40 mm Order No.
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