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Waygate Technologies XL Flex VideoProbe Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 ® ™ XL Flex / XL Flex + VideoProbe Operating Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introlduction ............5 About this Manual ..............5 Standard Package ..............5 Optional Accessories .............5 Optional Software ..............5 Indicators, and Connectors ............7 Controls .................8 Chapter 2: Safety Information ..........10 Symbols and Terms .............10 General Warnings ..............10 General Cautions ..............11 Battery Warnings ..............12 Symboles et termes employés ..........13 Avertissements généraux ............13...
  • Page 3 Table of Contents MIC ..................68 SETUP..................69 Save Location .................70 JPEG Quality ................72 Playback Volume ..............74 System Info................79 Power Management ...............80 Capturing Images and Video ..........82 Articulation Home ..............83 Freeze Frame .................84 Still Image Capture and Playback ..........87 Video Recording and Playback ..........87 File Manager................88 Video Playback Menu .............90 Copying Files/Folders .............91...
  • Page 4 This instruction handbook is for use by the owner of the Remote Visual Inspection equipment and their personnel. Waygate Technologies remains the owner of the copyright on this instruction handbook. No part of this work covered by the copyrights herein may be translated,...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Introlduction

    1 - Introduction About this Manual This manual and the related equipment is intended for visual inspection technicians with a basic understanding of inspection principles and practices, and who are familiar with basic computer operations, but who may not have experience with a video borescope system. The manual contains complete setup, operating, and maintenance instructions for the video borescope system.

  • Page 6: Indicators, And Connectors

    1 - Introduction Indicators, and Connectors LCD Screen USB2 Port Integrated 2.5 mm Headset/Microphone Jack Controls 2-hour Lithium Ion Battery Battery Charge Indicator AC Adaptor Input USB Bay ® XL Flex+™ VideoProbe...
  • Page 7 1 - Introduction ® XL Flex+™ VideoProbe...

  • Page 8: Controls

    1 - Introduction Controls The following buttons control basic and advanced operation of the XL Flex+ VideoProbe. XL Flex XL Vu ® XL Flex+™ VideoProbe...
  • Page 9 1 - Introduction 1 Left Soft Key Activates screen command listed on system LCD. This key will most frequently return the user BACK one screen. 2 Power/Exit Turns system power on/off. Also used to exit menus, return to live/frozen video and disable image control features. 3 Joystick Controls articulation.

  • Page 10: Chapter 2: Safety Information

    2 - Safety Information Note: Before using or servicing the system, read and understand the following safety information. Symbols and Terms The following symbols appear on the product: See accompanying documentation. General Warnings The following warning statements apply to use of the system in general. Warning statements that apply specifically to particular procedures appear in the corresponding sections of the manual.

  • Page 11: General Cautions

    2 - Safety Information General Cautions The following caution statements apply to use of the XL Flex device in general. Caution statements that apply specifically to particular procedures appear in the corresponding sections of the manual. HANDLE PROBE CAREFULLY. Keep the insertion tube away from sharp objects that might penetrate its outer sheath.

  • Page 12: Battery Warnings

    2 - Safety Information Battery Warnings Only use the battery (XLGOABATTA or XLGOABATTB) and power supply (XLGOACHGR or XLGOAAUTOC) specified for use with the XL Flex+ system. Before use, thoroughly review the instructions in this manual for the bat- tery and battery charger to fully understand the information contained in them, and observe the instructions during use.

  • Page 13: Symboles Et Termes Employés

    2 - Safety Information Remarque : avant l’utilisation ou l’entretien du système, vous devez lire et comprendre les informations de sécurité qui suivent. Symboles et termes employés Les symboles suivants sont apposés sur le produit : Voir la documentation jointe. Avertissements généraux Les avertissements suivants s’appliquent à...

  • Page 14: Mentions Générales " Attention

    2 - Safety Information Mentions générales « Attention » Les mentions « Attention » qui suivent s’appliquent à l’utilisation de l’appareil XL Flex+ en général. Les mentions « Attention » qui s’appliquent spécifiquement à des procédures particulières sont indiquées dans les sections correspondantes du manuel. MANIPULER LA SONDE AVEC PRÉCAUTION.
  • Page 15 2 - Safety Information impacts ou des chocs violents. • N’exposez pas la batterie à l’eau douce ou salée, et évitez de la mouiller. • Ne désassemblez pas la batterie et ne la modifiez pas. Erreur de communication de la batterie. Veuillez contacter le Service clientèle au numéro +1 866 243 2638.

  • Page 16: Chapter 3: Getting Started

    3 - Getting Started System Removal Gently remove the insertion tube from the internal storage reel and lift the handset from the storage case. ® XL Flex+™ VideoProbe...

  • Page 17: System Power On

    3 - Getting Started System Power On Press and hold the Power/Exit key until unit turns on. The buttons and Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) will light and begin the power-up sequence. After approximately 30 seconds, select the desired language. The system screen will display live video and screen prompts. The system is now ready for use.

  • Page 18: System Power Off

    3 - Getting Started System Power Off Press and hold Power/Exit key until the “SYSTEM SHUTTING DOWN” message appears. Key illumination and LED probe lights will go out when system is completely powered down. System Storage Place the tip of the insertion tube into the orange funnel and gently feed into storage reel.

  • Page 19: Mounting Accessories

    3 - Getting Started Mounting Accessories Assemble the optional mounting accessories by screwing together the mini magic clamp, swivel ball, and handset holder. Secure the XL Flex+ mini magic clamp and place the XL Flex+ system in the handset holder. ®...

  • Page 20: Battery

    3 - Getting Started Battery Installing Battery Insert the battery into the handset. The battery is installed properly when the latching mechanism is engaged. Note: Do not force the battery into the handset, as damage may occur. The battery is keyed and may only be installed in the proper orientation. Removing Battery For batteries with the removal tab, using your hand, turn the tab counter- clockwise to release the battery.

  • Page 21: Battery Charge Level

    3 - Getting Started Battery Charge Level Check the battery charge by pressing the battery symbol on the front of the battery. Each light represents approximately 20% of the battery charge capacity. Charge Indicator LED’s DC Battery Charging Jack Charging Battery Plug the included AC to DC power adaptor into a suitable AC power source and connect the DC output of the battery charger into the XL Flex+ battery.

  • Page 22: Keyboard Support

    3 - Getting Started Keyboard Support To use an external, USB keyboard, plug the approved device into one of the two USB ports. For a list of approved keyboards, contact your sales representative or customer support. The function keys on the keyboard act as the keys on the XL Flex+: F1: Menu Function on Joystick F2: Left Soft Key F3: Power/Exit Key...

  • Page 23: Saving Images And Video

    3 - Getting Started Saving Images and Video Still Images To capture a still image, compose the picture and press and release Freeze/Enter. Press the right soft key with SAVE on the LCD above to save to the default location. Alternately, from live video, press and hold Freeze/Enter to quick- save.

  • Page 24: Optical Tips

    3 - Getting Started Optical Tips Optical tips are attached to the camera head using a double thread. This prevents unintended departures of optical tips from the probe. Each optical tip provides a unique depth of field (DOF), field of view (FOV) and direction of view (DOV).

  • Page 25: Tip Tool Proper Use (4.0 Mm Only)

    3 - Getting Started Tip Tool Proper Use (4.0 mm only) Removing Tips Apply empty tip tool to probe head. Apply pressure while turning in the counter-clockwise position. When tip tool spins freely, gently pull up while twisting in the counter-clockwise position to release the second set of threads.

  • Page 26: Chapter 4: Common Tasks

    4 - Common Tasks GO TO Menu Many common operating tasks are available in the GOTO menu. This menu is available by pressing the right soft key labeled GOTO during live video mode. To exit any menu, press Power/Exit. GO TO > File Manager To enter the file manager, navigate to FILE MANAGER with the joystick and select with the right soft key labeled SELECT.
  • Page 27 4 - Common Tasks GO TO > Eject Drive To eject USB thumb drives before removal, use the joystick to navigate to the right of EJECT HARDWARE and select the appropriate drive using the right soft key labeled SELECT. Note: Always use EJECT HARDWARE before removing a USB thumb drive to prevent loss of data.
  • Page 28 4 - Common Tasks GO TO > Zoom Level An image can be zoomed from 1 (normal view) to 5 (5 times zoomed). Navigate to the right of ZOOM LEVEL and use the joystick to adjust the zoom level. Zoom can be turned off in live video mode by pressing Power/Exit.
  • Page 29 4 - Common Tasks GO TO > Light Output To turn the camera light source On or Off, navigate to the right of LIGHT OUTPUT and select ON or OFF. XL Flex GO TO MENU FILE MANAGER EJECT HARDWARE ZOOM LEVEL LIGHT OUTPUT LONG EXPOSURE INVERSE +...
  • Page 30 4 - Common Tasks GO TO > Long Exposure The XL Flex+ system can brighten the image by varying the exposure time. Keep the probe tip as still as possible when capturing an image with long exposure to minimize the risk of blurring. Select LONG EXPOSURE to choose manual exposure, automatic long exposure, or to turn long exposure off.
  • Page 31 4 - Common Tasks GO TO > Inverse + Inverse + reverses the brightness similar to a photographic negative. It enhances the image contrast, making subtle details more visible. Inverse + may be turned off in live video mode by pressing the Power/Exit key.
  • Page 32 4 - Common Tasks GO TO > Invert The invert function flips an image horizontally. To activate or deactivate, navigate to INVERT and choose ON or OFF. Invert may be turned off in live video mode by pressing the Power/Exit key. XL Flex GO TO MENU FILE MANAGER...
  • Page 33 4 - Common Tasks GO TO > Annotations When Annotations have already been added to the image, user can quickly remove them by choosing ANNOTATIONS > DELETE ALL. XL Flex GO TO MENU FILE MANAGER EJECT HARDWARE ZOOM LEVEL LIGHT OUTPUT LONG EXPOSURE INVERSE + INVERT...

  • Page 34: Live Main Menu

    4 - Common Tasks Live Main Menu To activate the LIVE MAIN MENU, press and release the joystick. To exit any menu, press Power/Exit. An alternative method to access the LIVE MAIN MENU is a press and hold of the right soft key labeled GOTO for ~3 seconds.
  • Page 35 4 - Common Tasks Live Main Menu > Image Control From the LIVE MAIN MENU, select IMAGE CONTROL. The changes made to the Image Controls take effect immediately. XL Flex LIVE MAIN MENU LIGHT OUTPUT IMAGE CONTROL ANNOTATION EJECT HARDWARE SETUP FILE MANAGER BACK...
  • Page 36 4 - Common Tasks Live Main Menu > Image Control > Image Brightness Navigate to IMAGE BRIGHTNESS from the IMAGE CONTROL Menu and use the joystick to adjust the image brightness. XL Flex IMAGE CONTROL IMAGE BRIGHTNESS ZOOM LEVEL LONG EXPOSURE SPLIT SCREEN SINGLE VIEW INVERSE +...
  • Page 37 4 - Common Tasks Live Main Menu > Image Control > Zoom Level Navigate to ZOOM LEVEL from the IMAGE CONTROL Menu and use the joystick to adjust the zoom level. Digital zoom levels from 1x to 5x may be selected. XL Flex IMAGE CONTROL IMAGE BRIGHTNESS...
  • Page 38 4 - Common Tasks Live Main Menu > Image Control > Long Exposure The XL Flex+ system can brighten the image by varying the exposure time. Keep the probe tip as still as possible when capturing an image with long exposure to minimize the risk of blurring. Select LONG EXPOSURE to choose manual exposure, automatic long exposure, or to turn long exposure off.
  • Page 39 4 - Common Tasks Live Main Menu > Image Control > Split Screen From a live, frozen, or recalled image, press the joystick to access the LIVE MAIN MENU, FREEZE FRAME MENU or RECALLED IMAGE MENU. Navigate to SPLIT SCREEN and press the right soft key to select.
  • Page 40 4 - Common Tasks Live Main Menu > Image Control > Single View While navigating the probe with a stereo tip attached, single view temporarily eliminates the second image. Navigate to SINGLE VIEW from the IMAGE CONTROL MENU and select ON or OFF. Pressing the Power/Exit key from live video will disable Single View.
  • Page 41 4 - Common Tasks Live Main Menu > Image Control > Inverse + Inverse + reverses the brightness like a photographic negative. It enhances the image contrast, making subtle details more visible. To alter the contrast of an image, select INVERSE + from the IMAGE CONTROL MENU and select ON or OFF.
  • Page 42 4 - Common Tasks Live Main Menu > Image Control > Invert The invert function flips an image horizontally. To activate or deactivate Invert, navigate to INVERT from the IMAGE CONTROL MENU and select ON or OFF. XL Flex IMAGE CONTROL IMAGE BRIGHTNESS ZOOM LEVEL LONG EXPOSURE...
  • Page 43 4 - Common Tasks Live Main Menu > Annotation Annotating an XL Flex+ image means adding text or arrows to describe or point out areas of interest: cracks, defects, etc. Annotation may be used on live, frozen, and recalled images. To alter the annotation settings, press the joystick to activate the LIVE MAIN MENU and select ANNOTATION.
  • Page 44 4 - Common Tasks Live Main Menu > Annotation > Text To add, edit, or clear text on a specific image, select TEXT from the ANNOTATION menu. XL Flex ANNOTATION TEXT EDIT ARROW DELETE PRESET DELETE ALL HIDE ANNOTATION AUDIO BACK SELECT XL Flex...

  • Page 45: Input Method Editors

    4 - Common Tasks Live Main Menu > Annotation Input Method Editors The XL Flex+ supports text entry with advanced input methods for Simplified Chinese (Pinyin) and Japanese (Hiragana to Katakana/Kanji). To utilize these input methods the user must have an external keyboard connected to the VideoProbe.
  • Page 46 4 - Common Tasks Live Main Menu > Annotation > Arrow To add, edit or clear arrow on a specific image, select ARROW from the ANNOTATION menu. XL Flex ANNOTATION TEXT ARROW PRESET EDIT HIDE ANNOTATION DELETE DELETE ALL AUDIO BACK SELECT Note: Maximum number of arrow annotations is 25.
  • Page 47 4 - Common Tasks Live Main Menu > Annotation > Preset To create, recall or delete a preset annotation that will display throughout an inspection, choose PRESET from the ANNOTATION menu. To load or export a file containing presets, choose PRESET from the ANNOTATION menu.
  • Page 48 4 - Common Tasks Live Main Menu > Annotation > Loading a Preset To load a file containing multiple presets onto the XL Flex+, a file may be created on a PC. This file must conform to the following: • Line-delimited (each preset must be on a separate line) •...
  • Page 49 4 - Common Tasks Live Main Menu > Annotation > Hide Annotation To hide or unhide an annotation, select HIDE ANNOTATION from the ANNOTATION menu followed by ON or OFF. XL Flex ANNOTATION TEXT ARROW PRESET HIDE ANNOTATION AUDIO BACK SELECT ®...
  • Page 50 4 - Common Tasks Live Main Menu > Eject Hardware To eject USB thumb drives before removal, use the joystick to navigate to the right of EJECT HARDWARE and select the appropriate drive using the right soft key labeled SELECT. XL Flex LIVE MAIN MENU LIGHT OUTPUT...
  • Page 51 4 - Common Tasks Live Main Menu > Setup To change default settings, select SETUP. For more information see SYSTEM SETUP Section in the Operation Chapter. XL Flex LIVE MAIN MENU LIGHT OUTPUT IMAGE CONTROL ANNOTATION EJECT HARDWARE SETUP FILE MANAGER BACK SELECT ®...

  • Page 52: Chapter 5: Operation

    5 - Operation Live Main Menu > Setup The System Setup Menu accesses the default settings. To exit any menu, press Power/Exit. Live Main Menu > Setup > Screen/Display Setup To alter the display setup, press the joystick to activate the LIVE MAIN MENU.

  • Page 53: Battery Icon

    5 - Operation Live Main Menu > Setup > Screen/Display > Battery Icon To enable and disable the battery icon, select BATTERY ICON followed by ON or OFF. XL Flex SCREEN/DISPLAY BATTERY ICON DATE/TIME LOGO TEXT COLOR TEMP ICON WHITE BALANCE BACK SELECT ®...

  • Page 54: Date / Time

    5 - Operation Live Main Menu > Setup > Screen/Display > Date / Time To enable or disable the date/time stamp, as well as set the date and time, select DATE/TIME from the SCREEN/DISPLAY menu. XL Flex SCREEN/DISPLAY BATTERY ICON DATE/TIME LOGO TEXT COLOR...
  • Page 55 5 - Operation Live Main Menu > Setup > Screen/Display > Logo A logo may be added to the screen. The file name “logo.jpg” must be used. To load a logo, or to turn a logo on or off, select LOGO from the SCREEN/DISPLAY menu and select the desired option.

  • Page 56: Text Color

    5 - Operation Live Main Menu > Setup > Screen/Display > Text Color The most legible text color will vary with the coloring and brightness of the image. To change the color of the text displayed over images, select TEXT COLOR followed by GREEN, BLACK, or WHITE. XL Flex SCREEN/DISPLAY BATTERY ICON...

  • Page 57: Temp Icon

    5 - Operation Live Main Menu > Setup > Screen/Display > Temp Icon To enable or disable the temperature icon, select TEMP ICON from the SCREEN/DISPLAY menu. XL Flex SCREEN/DISPLAY BATTERY ICON DATE/TIME LOGO TEXT COLOR TEMP ICON WHITE BALANCE BACK SELECT ®...
  • Page 58 5 - Operation Live Main Menu > Setup > Screen/Display > White Balance White balance corrects color so white appears white despite any slight hues that may be present under varying lighting and ambient conditions. To execute white balance, select WHITE BALANCE from the SCREEN/ DISPLAY menu.
  • Page 59 5 - Operation Live Main Menu > Setup > Measurement Setup To change MEASUREMENT SETUP defaults, press the joystick to activate the LIVE MAIN MENU. Select SETUP followed by MEASUREMENT SETUP. XL Flex SETUP SCREEN/DISPLAY MEASUREMENT SETUP VIDEO RECORD SETUP STILL IMAGE SETUP AUDIO PLAYBACK SETUP STEERING...

  • Page 60: Stereo Tip Utilities

    5 - Operation Live Main Menu > Setup > Measurement Setup > Stereo Tip Utilities To access STEREO TIP UTILITIES, press the joystick to activate the LIVE MAIN MENU. Select SETUP followed by MEASUREMENT SETUP followed by STEREO TIP UTILITIES. XL Flex MEASUREMENT SETUP STEREO TIP UTILITIES...
  • Page 61 CAL INFO ADD TIP BACK DONE The ADD TIP menu feature allows stereo measurement tips to be added to the XL Flex+ by your local service center. TIPS MUST BE CALIBRATED AT WAYGATE TECHNOLOGIES SERVICE CENTER. ® XL Flex+™ VideoProbe...

  • Page 62: Units

    5 - Operation Live Main Menu > Setup > Measurement Setup > Units To change MEASUREMENT UNITS, press the joystick to activate the LIVE MAIN MENU. Select SETUP followed by MEASUREMENT, then MEASUREMENT UNITS followed by INCHES or MM. XL Flex MEASUREMENT SETUP STEREO TIP UTILITIES UNITS...

  • Page 63: Accuracy Index

    5 - Operation Live Main Menu > Setup > Measurement Setup > Accuracy Index To enable or disable ACCURACY INDEX, press the joystick to activate the LIVE MAIN MENU. Select SETUP followed by MEASUREMENT SETUP, then ACCURACY INDEX. XL Flex ACCURACY INDEX X ON BACK...

  • Page 64: User Prompts

    5 - Operation Live Main Menu > Setup > Measurement Setup > User Prompts To enable or disable USER PROMPTS, press the joystick to activate the LIVE MAIN MENU. Select SETUP followed by MEASUREMENT SETUP, then USER PROMPTS. XL Flex MEASUREMENT SETUP STEREO TIP UTILITIES UNITS...
  • Page 65 5 - Operation Live Main Menu > Setup > Video Record Setup To change video record defaults, press the joystick to activate the LIVE MAIN MENU. Select SETUP followed by VIDEO RECORD SETUP. XL Flex SETUP SCREEN/DISPLAY MEASUREMENT SETUP VIDEO RECORD SETUP STILL IMAGE SETUP AUDIO PLAYBACK SETUP STEERING...

  • Page 66: Save Location

    5 - Operation Live Main Menu > Setup > Video Record Setup > Save Location Select SAVE LOCATION from the VIDEO RECORD SETUP menu and navigate to the desired location. XL Flex VIDEO RECORD SETUP SAVE LOCATION MPEG QUALITY BACK SELECT ®...

  • Page 67: Mpeg Quality

    5 - Operation Live Main Menu > Setup > Video Record Setup > MPEG Quality To set the video quality, select MPEG QUALITY from the VIDEO RECORD SETUP menu followed by LOW or HIGH. XL Flex VIDEO RECORD SETUP SAVE LOCATION MPEG QUALITY HIGH BACK...

  • Page 68: Mic

    5 - Operation Live Main Menu > Setup > Video Record Setup > To turn an external mic on or off, select MIC from the VIDEO RECORD SETUP menu followed by ON, MUTE, or DISABLED. Note: The XL Flex+ does not have a built in mic. XL Flex MUTE DISABLED...

  • Page 69: Setup

    5 - Operation Live Main Menu > Setup > Still Image Setup To change still image defaults, press the joystick to activate the LIVE MAIN MENU. Select SETUP followed by STILL IMAGE SETUP. XL Flex SETUP SCREEN/DISPLAY MEASUREMENT SETUP VIDEO RECORD SETUP STILL IMAGE SETUP AUDIO PLAYBACK SETUP STEERING...

  • Page 70: Save Location

    5 - Operation Live Main Menu > Setup > Still Image Setup > Save Location Select SAVE LOCATION from the STILL IMAGE SETUP menu and use the joystick to navigate to the desired location. XL Flex STILL IMAGE SETUP SAVE LOCATION FORMAT JPEG QUALITY BACK...
  • Page 71 5 - Operation Live Main Menu > Setup > Still Image Setup > Format To choose the image format [Bitmap (BMP) or JPEG (JPG)], navigate to the right of FORMAT and select BMP or JPG. XL Flex STILL IMAGE SETUP SAVE LOCATION FORMAT JPEG QUALITY...

  • Page 72: Jpeg Quality

    5 - Operation Live Main Menu > Setup > Still Image Setup > JPEG Quality To choose JPEG quality, the user must first select JPEG image format. Once selected, navigate to the right of JPEG QUALITY and select LOW or HIGH. XL Flex STILL IMAGE SETUP SAVE LOCATION...
  • Page 73 5 - Operation Live Main Menu > Setup > Audio Playback Setup To change audio defaults, press the joystick to activate the LIVE MAIN MENU. Select Setup followed by AUDIO PLAYBACK SETUP. XL Flex SETUP SCREEN/DISPLAY MEASUREMENT SETUP VIDEO RECORD SETUP STILL IMAGE SETUP AUDIO PLAYBACK SETUP STEERING...

  • Page 74: Playback Volume

    5 - Operation Live Main Menu > Setup > Audio Annotation Setup > Playback Volume To set the playback volume, select PLAYBACK VOLUME from the AUDIO ANNOTATION SETUP menu. Use the joystick to control the volume from 0 to 10. XL Flex AUDIO PLAYBACK SETUP PLAYBACK VOLUME...
  • Page 75 5 - Operation Live Main Menu > Setup > Steering Setup > Steering To manage probe articulation, select the steering increment. Options are COARSE or FINE. XL Flex STEERING SETUP STEERING X COARSE TIP MAP FINE BACK SELECT ® XL Flex+™ VideoProbe...
  • Page 76 5 - Operation Live Main Menu > Setup > Steering Setup > Tip Map Tip Map is a grid that indicates probe-tip position. To turn Tip Map ON or OFF, select STEERING SETUP from the SETUP menu followed by TIP MAP.
  • Page 77 5 - Operation Live Main Menu > Setup > Language Setup To load or change the system language or external keyboard, select LANGUAGE SETUP from the SETUP menu followed by the appropriate language. XL Flex SETUP SCREEN/DISPLAY MEASUREMENT SETUP VIDEO RECORD SETUP STILL IMAGE SETUP AUDIO ANNOTATION SETUP STEERING...
  • Page 78 5 - Operation Live Main Menu > Setup > System Tools To view system information or adjust power management, select SETUP from the LIVE MAIN MENU followed by SYSTEM TOOLS. XL Flex SETUP SCREEN/DISPLAY MEASUREMENT SETUP VIDEO RECORD SETUP STILL IMAGE SETUP AUDIO ANNOTATION SETUP STEERING LANGUAGE SETUP...

  • Page 79: System Info

    5 - Operation Live Main Menu > Setup > System Tools > System Info To view system information such as the software version or the amount of free disk space, select SYSTEM INFORMATION from the SYSTEM TOOLS menu. XL Flex SYSTEM TOOLS SYSTEM INFO POWER MANAGEMENT...

  • Page 80: Power Management

    5 - Operation Live Main Menu > Setup > System Tools > Power Management Power management enables a sleep mode / auto off to save battery power. To enable or disable power management, select POWER MANAGEMENT from the SYSTEM TOOLS menu followed by ON or OFF.
  • Page 81 5 - Operation Live Main Menu > File Manager To manage files and folders on the XL Flex+ VideoProbe system, select FILE MANAGER with the joystick. For more details refer to the FILE MANAGEMENT section in the Operation Chapter. XL Flex LIVE MAIN MENU LIGHT OUTPUT IMAGE CONTROL...

  • Page 82: Capturing Images And Video

    5 - Operation Capturing Images and Video Steering the VideoProbe The joystick controls articulation (steering) of the probe tip. When viewing a live video image, move the joystick towards the desired inspection area. Articulation Lock To hold the bending neck in place while steering, press and release the Steering Control key.

  • Page 83: Articulation Home

    5 - Operation Articulation Home Press and hold to engage HOME function to straighten bending neck. A blinking home icon will appear on LCD when enabled. HOME icon will disappear when system is finished. XL Flex RECORD GOTO Note: It is recommended that a home operation is performed before withdrawing the camera from the asset being inspected, to avoid getting the camera stuck in the asset or damaging the XL Flex+.

  • Page 84: Freeze Frame

    5 - Operation Freeze Frame Once the inspection area is in view, the image must be frozen before it can be measured or saved. To freeze an image, press Freeze/ Enter. An “FF” will appear in the upper right corner of the display to symbolize that the image is frozen.
  • Page 85 5 - Operation Freeze Frame Menu Once Freeze Frame is enabled, press the joystick to enter the FREEZE FRAME MENU. XL Flex FREEZE FRAME MENU SAVE AS ANNOTATION MEASURE SPLIT SCREEN BACK SELECT The following options are available: • SAVE AS •...
  • Page 86 5 - Operation Freeze Frame Menu > Annotation To add, edit or delete an annotation, or to play, stop or pause an audio annotation, select ANNOTATION from the FREEZE FRAME MENU. XL Flex FREEZE FRAME MENU SAVE AS ANNOTATION MEASURE SPLIT SCREEN BACK SELECT...

  • Page 87: Still Image Capture And Playback

    5 - Operation Still Image Capture and Playback To save/capture a still image if freeze frame is enabled, press the right soft key with SAVE on the LCD above to save to the default location. Alternately, press and hold Freeze/Enter to auto-save. Note: For further information see the “Save with Measurement”...

  • Page 88: File Manager

    5 - Operation File Manager To access the FILE MANAGER, press the joystick to activate the LIVE MAIN MENU. Navigate to FILE MANAGER and select. Recalling a File To recall a file, select RECALL. Move the joystick to the right to locate the file(s) and use the right soft key to select.
  • Page 89 5 - Operation Recalled Image Menu After recalling an image, press the joystick to activate the RECALLED IMAGE MENU XL Flex RECALLED IMAGE MENU SAVE AS MEASURE SPLIT SCREEN BACK SELECT The following options are available: • SAVE AS • MEASURE •...

  • Page 90: Video Playback Menu

    5 - Operation Video Playback Menu To navigate a recalled video, either press the joystick left (rewind) or right (fast forward) or press the left soft key to pause the video and then press the joystick left or right. If navigating a paused video, press the left soft key to resume playback.

  • Page 91: Copying Files/Folders

    5 - Operation Copying Files/Folders To copy a file, select COPY. Move the joystick to the right to locate the file(s) and use the right soft key to mark/unmark. Press Freeze/Enter to copy. Choose the destination for the copied file. Use the joystick to navigate to the desired folder.

  • Page 92: Deleting Files/Folders

    5 - Operation Deleting Files/Folders To delete a file, select DELETE FILE. Move the joystick to the right to locate the file(s) and select. Press Freeze/Enter to delete. XL Flex FILE MANAGER RECALL COP Y DELETE SPLIT SCREEN CREATE FOLDER RENAME STILL IMAGE SETUP VIDEO RECORD SETUP...

  • Page 93: Creating A Folder

    5 - Operation Creating a Folder To create a folder, select CREATE FOLDER. Select the location of the folder. Use the joystick to highlight and Freeze/Enter to select each letter. When done, press the right soft key to save the folder name.

  • Page 94: Renaming Files/Folder

    5 - Operation Renaming Files/Folder To rename a file, select RENAME. Navigate to the desired file/folder and use the right soft key to select. Use the joystick to highlight Freeze/Enter to select each letter. When finished, press the right soft key to save the file name. XL Flex FILE MANAGER RECALL...

  • Page 95: Chapter 6: Measurement

    6 - Measurement About Measurement Measurement capability is enabled once measurement tips have been calibrated to the XL Flex+ system. Features and defects may be measured either before or after saving an image (if the image was saved in measurement mode). Up to five measurements can be saved per image.

  • Page 96: Capturing Measurement Images For Re-Measurement

    6 - Measurement Measurement Procedure Attach a measurement optical tip, position the probe for maximum accuracy and freeze the image. Using the left soft key, select Measurement. Choose the measurement tip and the type of measurement. Position the cursor and press Freeze/Enter to save the cursor placement.

  • Page 97: Stereoprobe Measurement

    6 - Measurement StereoProbe Measurement Stereo measurements may be taken with the probe perpendicular or not perpendicular to the target. Types of StereoProbe Measurement • Length • Point to Line • Depth • Area • Multi-Segment Line ® XL Flex+™ VideoProbe...

  • Page 98: Comparison Measurement

    6 - Measurement Comparison Measurement Comparison measurements are to be taken when an item in the image has a known dimension and that item’s dimension is used as a reference to measure other items. Measurement Advantages Disadvantages Type Stereo The system may be Over comparison measurements: unable to position...
  • Page 99 6 - Measurement StereoProbe Measurement Stereo measurements require the use of StereoProbe measurement tips, which capture stereoscopic images of a target — two pictures of the same target from two different angles. To measure the target, the XL Flex+ processor uses triangulation based on these two side-by-side images.
  • Page 100 6 - Measurement Bad Example • Object is not fully visible on right side. • Object is not well lit. • Object is not oriented to allow proper cursor placement. Good Example • Object is fully visible on both sides. •...
  • Page 101 6 - Measurement Matching Cursors PLACE ITEM. SELECTS NEXT ITEM. SQ INCH SQ INCH <5> Your cursors Matching cursors INDEX = 1.7 <5> BACK ZOOM For each cursor the user places on the left image, the system places a matching cursor on the right image. The left cursors must be placed on an image point that has enough detail to distinguish it from surrounding points.
  • Page 102 6 - Measurement Taking Stereo Measurements Attach the stereo tip securely, and verify it. Position the probe tip for maximum accuracy. Do this by centering the item of interest to be measured while maximizing its magnification. Freeze the image. Stereo measurements require a sharp focus for the best results.
  • Page 103 6 - Measurement Note: Stereo images are saved without zoom windows, borders, and certain other screen graphics. This way, more of the image is visible if recalled for re-measurement. Perform any of the following tasks while performing measurements by pressing the joystick’s MAIN MENU button to activate the STEREO MENU: •...
  • Page 104 6 - Measurement Types of Stereo Measurement Length A Linear (point-to-point) measurement. PLACE ITEM. PLACE ITEM. SELECTS NEXT ITEM. SELECTS NEXT ITEM. INCH INCH INDEX = 5.1 <5> BACK SAVE Place the first cursor on the left image at the furthermost point of measurement area by pressing the Freeze/Enter button.
  • Page 105 6 - Measurement Point to Line The perpendicular distance from a point to a line. PLACE ITEM. SELECTS NEXT ITEM. INCH INCH 0.66 0.66 INDEX = 1.3 <5> BACK SAVE Place the first two cursors to define a reference line. Place a third cursor at the deepest point of the defect or feature.
  • Page 106 6 - Measurement Depth The perpendicular distance between a surface and a point above or below it. PLACE ITEM. SELECTS NEXT ITEM. INCH INCH -0.116 -0.116 INDEX = 3.2 <4> BACK SAVE Place first three cursors on an even surface to define a reference plane. Place the fourth cursor at the point of uncertain depth.
  • Page 107 6 - Measurement Area The surface area contained within multiple cursors placed around a feature or defect PLACE ITEM. SELECTS NEXT ITEM. SQ INCH SQ INCH 0.0380 0.0380 INDEX = 3.9 <5> BACK SAVE Place between 3 and 24 cursors at edge of desired measurement area. Press Freeze/Enter twice to close the measurement area.
  • Page 108 6 - Measurement Multi-Segment Line The length of a nonlinear feature or defect. PLACE ITEM. SELECTS NEXT ITEM. INCH INCH 0.294 0.294 INDEX = 1.3 <5> BACK SAVE Place between 2 and 24 cursors along feature or defect to create line segments.
  • Page 109 Menu Directed Inspection (MDI) Menu Directed Inspection (MDI) is the first software tool to standardize the inspection process in the NDT industry. MDI software helps guide in- spectors through the inspection process and intelligently auto-generates a report—saving time, improving quality and increasing productivity. Menu Directed Inspection (MDI) software provides an advantage and convenience during the inspection process.
  • Page 110 6 - Measurement Comparison Measurement Comparison measurements rely on the known dimensions of an object that have been set in the field of view either by the manufacturer or by the probe. The XL Flex+ processor uses these known dimensions as a reference scale for measuring an unknown target.

  • Page 111: Chapter 7: Maintenance

    7 - Maintenance Inspecting and Cleaning the System Inspect and clean the XL Flex+ system before and after each use with a soft cloth and a 70% alcohol-to-water solution. If using the system in a dirty environment, clean the components more frequently, as needed. If damage is found, contact GE Sensing and Inspection Technologies for return instructions and an RMA (return material authorization) number.

  • Page 112: Troubleshooting Measurement

    7 - Maintenance Troubleshooting Measurement Inaccurate Stereo Measurements Move the probe tip as close as possible to the target, maximizing magnification. Verify that the tip is attached to the probe matches the tip information that is selected in the software. Verify the correct type of measurement has been selected.

  • Page 113: Service

    Return Materials Authorization number (RMA) will be given along with instructions for shipment to an authorized service center. Always contact an authorized Waygate Technologies service center for an RMA prior to returning a product for service and/or repair.

  • Page 114: Chapter 8: Technical Specifications

    8 - Technical Specifications Product Specifications: Operating XL Flex XL Flex+ Temperature -25ºC to 100ºC (-13ºF to -25ºC to 100ºC (-13ºF to F)Reduced articulation F)Reduced articulation below 0 below 0 System to 46 C (-4 F to 115 to 46 C (-4 F to LCD requires warm-up...
  • Page 115 8 - Technical Specifications System System 9.5 x 13.3 x 34.3 cm (3.8 x 10.2 x 16.5 x 34.3 cm (4.0 Dimensions 5.3 x 13.5”) x 6.5 x 13.5”) Case Dimensions 54.9x 34.6x 23.6 cm 54.9x 34.6x 23.6 cm (Wheeled-Case) (21.61x13.62x29”) (21.61x13.62x29”) System Weight...
  • Page 116 8 - Technical Specifications Power XL Flex XL Flex+ Lithium Ion 8.4 V 8.4 V Battery 38 Wh (2-hour) or 75 Wh 38 Wh (2-hour) or 75 Wh (4-hour) (4-hour) 2-hour typical runtime - 2-hour typical runtime - Standard Standard 4-hour typical runtime - 4-hour typical runtime - Optional...
  • Page 117 8 - Technical Specifications File Manager Embedded file manager Embedded file manager software supporting: file software supporting: and folder creation, naming, file and folder creation, deleting, storing to internal naming, deleting, storing flash or USB ThumbDrive to internal flash or USB ®...
  • Page 118 8 - Technical Specifications Probe Measurements for XL Flex / XL Flex+ Diameter Length 4.0 mm (0.16”) 2.0, 3.0 m (6.6, 9,8 ft.) 6.1 mm (0.24”) 2.0, 3.0, 3.5, 4.5, 6.0, 8.0 m (6.6, 9.8, 11.4, 14.8, 19.7, 26.2 ft.) 8.4 mm (0.33”) 2.0, 3.0, 4.5, 6.0, 8.0, 10.0 m (6.6, 9.8, 14.8, 19.7, 26.2, 32.8 ft.)

  • Page 119: Appendix

    Appendix A. Optical Tip Table Diameter View Color Field Depth of Field Part Number (mm) (DOV) of View (DOF) (FOV) Standard Optical Tips Forward None 35-inf (1.38-inf) T4080FF* Forward Black 4-inf (.16-inf) T40115FN Side 1-30 (.04-1.18) T40115SN Side Blue 6-inf (.24-inf) T40120SF Forward None...
  • Page 120 Appendix Side 1-20mm XLG3T6180SN .04-.79” Side Green 9-160mm XLG3T6150SG .35-6.30” Side Brown 45mm XLG3T6150SF 1.77”-infinity Forward None 250mm-infinity XLG3T8440FF 9.84”-infinity Forward Black 5-200mm XLG3T84120FN 020.-.87 ® XL Flex+™ VideoProbe...
  • Page 121 Appendix Stereo Probe Measurement Tips Forward Black 55/55 5 mm-inf TM405555FG .20”-inf Side Blue 55/55 4mm-inf TM405555SG .16”-inf Forward Black 60/60 4-80mm XLG3TM616060FG .16-3.15” Side Blue 50/50 2-50mm XLG3TM615050SG .08-1.97” Forward Black 60/60 4-50mm XLG3TM846060FG .16-1.97” Side Blue 60/60 4-50mm XLG3TM846060SG .16-1.97”...
  • Page 122 Appendix Forward White 80mm-500mm XLG3T8440FG 3.15-19.69 Forward Gold 500mm-infinity XLG3T8420FF 19.69”-infinity Forward Yellow 25-500mm XLG3T8480FG .98-19.69” Side Brown 250mm-infinity XLG3T8440SF 9.84”-infinity Side Green 25-500mm XLG3T8480SG .98-19.69” Side Blue 5-200m XLG3T84120SN .16-7.87” ® XL Flex+™ VideoProbe...

  • Page 123: Chemical Compatibility

    Appendix B. Chemical Compatibility Chemical compatibility refers to the probe’s ability to come into contact with various liquid substances and not be damaged. WARNING Do not use this system in explosive environments. These substances are safe for a short duration of contact with the insertion tube: •...

  • Page 124: Warranty

    Technologies or one of its authorized service centers. The warranty does not cover accessories or optional equipment not manufactured by Waygate Technologies, but these items may be covered by separate manufacturers’ warranties. This warranty extends to the original purchaser and cannot be assigned or transferred to any third party.

  • Page 125: Verifying Measurement Tips

    Appendix D. Verifying Measurement Tips Verify measurement tips each time they are used to ensure that no mechanical damage has degraded their accuracy. Every XL Flex+ system equipped with measurement tips is shipped with a measurement verification block. This tool allows for verifying the accuracy of measurement tips.

  • Page 126: Environmental Compliance

    Appendix E. Environmental Compliance The equipment purchased has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production. It may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment. In order to avoid the dissemination of those substances in the environment and to diminish the pressure on the natural resources, we encourage the use of appropriate take-back systems.

  • Page 127: F. Agency Certifications

    2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive. The XL Flex+ system is in conformance with the following standard: EN61326-1. Declarations of Conformity are held by Waygate Technologies GmbH: Baker Hughes Digital Solutions, GmbH Robert Bosch Str. 3...
  • Page 128 Appendix Additional Certification Testing XL Flex Tested to MIL-STD-461F: RS103 Tested to MIL-STD-810G: 506.5, 507.5, 509.5, 510.5, 511.5, 514.6, 516.6, 521.3 UN Manual of Tests and Criteria T1-T5 & T7 XL Flex+ - Tested to MIL-STD-461F: RS103 - Available upon request Tested to MIL-STD-810G: 506.5, 507.5, 509.5, 510.5, 511.5, 514.6, 516.6, 521.3 UN Manual of Tests and Criteria T1-T5 &...

  • Page 129: G.creating A Personalized Logo File

    Appendix Canadian Notice This equipment does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions as described in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Le present appareil numerique n’emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la classe A prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des Communications du Canada.
  • Page 130 Appendix H. Open Source Software Availability There are various open source software packages that have been utilized within this product, and to meet license and copyright obligations, a copy of the source code for each package is available upon request, along with the individual licenses and copyright notices for each, for three years from the date of original installation upon the product.

  • Page 131: Restoring Factory Defaults

    Appendix I. Restoring Factory Defaults To restore factory defaults, press and hold both Left and Right Soft Keys for five seconds and confirm restoration of factory defaults. Performing this action restores the following options: • Batter Icon - On • Date/Time - On •...
  • Page 132 Customer Support Centers China Baker Hughes Sensing & Inspection Waygate Technologies, LP Co., Ltd. 721 Visions Drive No. 8 Xi hu Road, Wu jin high-tech Skaneateles, NY 13152 zone Tel: 888-332-3848 Changzhou, Jiang Su 213164 315-554-2000 ext. 1 China E-mail: RemoteService@ Tel: + 86 400 818 1099 BakerHughes.com...

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