Contents Table of contents General Information ......5 Operation Manual Information ....... 5 Copyright ............5 Notes ............. 5 Proper use ............. 5 Scope of delivery in the full equipment ..6 Storage and transport........6 Information on disposal ......... 7 Manufacturer ..........
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Installing the light ring ........47 13.3 Dimming the lighting ........48 Transmission of image files via WLAN .............. 49 14.1 Access Point: Transmission via a VIS 700- WLAN-network ..........50 14.1.1 Select WLAN channel ........50 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www.
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Contents 14.1.2 Change password if necessary ....50 14.2 Client: Using an existing WLAN network ..53 Faults ........... 55 15.1 Reset ............55 15.2 Possible malfunctions ........55 Maintenance ........56 16.1 Information on maintenance ......56 16.2 Replacing the dome of the camera head..56 16.3 Camera head ..........
General Information General Information Operation Manual In- This operation manual allows you to work safely with the Wohler VIS 700. Please keep this manual formation for your information. The Wohler VIS 700 should be employed by pro- fessionals for its intended use only.
General Information Scope of delivery in the Device Scope of supply full equipment Wohler VIS 700 HD Monitor Pushrod Camera Ø 1.5 inch pan and tilt color camera head, pluggable (option) Ø 1 inch miniature camera head, plug- gable (option)
General Information Information on disposal Electronic equipment does not belong into domes- tic waste, but must be disposed in accordance with the applicable statutory provisions. You may hand in any defective batteries taken out of the unit to our company as well as to recycling places of public disposal systems or to selling points of new batteries or storage batteries.
Important information Important information Body Protectiond WARNING! Never point a connected camera head at your own or somebody else's eyes when the monitor is switched on. The LEDs are extremely bright and can dazzle. 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 Operating Temperature CAUTION! Do not use the camera in temperatures above 40°C. High temperatures can damage the camera. Resistance to water CAUTION! Only the camera head and the rod are waterproof Keep the camera system dry and protect it from water! Resistance to impacts CAUTION!
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Important information Extraneous influences NOTE! Extraneous influences such as static discharges can cause the device to malfunction. If a malfunc- tion occurs, switch the monitor off and on again. Connection of the camera heads to the rod Attention! Plug-in camera heads may only be screwed hand- tight when they are mounted on the camera rod.
Technical data Technical data Monitor Description Data Dimensions housing 0.3 x 0.2 x 0.1 inch Weight 1.9 lb TFT display 7"/ 16:9 format 1280 x 800 pixel Charging cable USB-C 5 V/3 A Power supply 3.7 V, Fig. 1: Monitor 11400 mAh rechargea- ble Li-Ion battery Battery operating...
Technical data Wöhler pan & tilt cam- Description Data era head Classification Type ½.7" COLOR CMOS Focus distance ∞ 1 inch ... Light source 10 white LEDs Protection Waterproof to IP 67 (up to 1 m depth for 30 mins.) Dimensions Fig.
Technical data HD – Mini Camera Description Data Head Classification Type 1/2,7" COLOR CMOS Light source 10 white LEDs Protection Waterproof to IP 68 (up to 30 m depth for 30 mins.) Dimensions Diameter Ø 1 inch Shell length 1.3 inch Fig.
Technical data Electronic meter Description Data counter Resolution 1 inch Max. deviation 5 % of reading Storage Description Data Memory Internal memory or USB stick with 32 GB max. (we recommend the Wöhler art. 11269) Max. recording time of the internal memory Resolution of sav- ings Image,...
Design and function Design and function Video Inspection System Fig. 6: Wohler VIS 700 HD Pushrod Camera 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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Design and function Legend: Monitor Anti-glare protection (stored in the case) Space for accessories, charging cable, camera head etc. Opening for the camera head Camera head Lower shell with viper and rod (inside) Locks of the camera case Locks of the lower shell Monitor support 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com...
Design and function Monitor Fig. 7: Monitor Fig. 8: Monitor bottom with connector strip 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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Design and function Legend: Fixing holes for glare protection Handle, in the picture inserted in the slot of the housing Bottom side of the monitor with terminal strip Loudspeaker Microphone CTIA standard connection for headset with headphone and microphone USB port for stick USB-C port for charging cable Notch for placing the monitor on the connecting rail of the case ATTENTION!
Starting to use your camera system Starting to use your camera system Activating the bat- If the camera system cannot be switched on dur- ing initial operation, you have two options for acti- tery vating the battery: Connect the monitor to the mains via the power supply unit.
Starting to use your camera system Using the monitor NOTE! When the monitor is stored in the case the joystick is located at the bottom left. This position makes it possible to operate the joystick with the left hand and guide the camera rod with the right hand.
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Starting to use your camera system It is also possible to take the monitor from the case and hold it in your hands. Fig. 13: Monitor removed from the case Proceed as follows to release the monitor from the holder: Position the monitor upright in the holder.
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Starting to use your camera system To pull out the handle press the black pushbutton on the top of the monitor and slide the handle to the right at the same time. Fig. 16: Push button for pulling out the handle marked with arrow Glare Protection Remove the Glare Protection from of the case lid.
Starting to use your camera system Charging the rechargeable battery WARNING! Danger of death by electrocution! Never touch a mains plug with wet hands! Do not expose the power pack to moisture! Never pull the cable to remove the power pack from the socket outlet - it could rip out the cable! Operate the power pack only when the mains power supply is the same as the voltage stated on...
Keys and their functions Keys and their functions Joystick Image key On/Off key/ Menu key Video key Fig. 20: Monitor keys On/Off key NOTE! The ventilation fan works at irregular intervals when the camera is in operation. Switching on the system When the system is switched off, press and hold the ON/Off key for approx.
Keys and their functions Calling up the menu When the system is switched on briefly press the ON/Off key to display the menu. Briefly press the ON/Off key again to hide the menu. Video key To begin recording a video, briefly press the video key.
Keys and their functions the user tries to stop the record before, the camera will stop recording after 10 s only. Image key Press the image key briefly to capture an image. It is possible to capture an image while recording a video.
Display elements Display elements Legend: Brightness control Focus control Comment function System menu “Horizon” with tilt and pan angle display / Home function Video recording time Reset meter counter Meter counter USB stick inserted (icon disappears as soon as USB stick is removed) WLAN active Locator Number of possible images remaining...
Displayed position of the camera head Displayed posi- The horizon icon indicates the downward gradient of the pipe. tion of the Example: camera head - 5° corresponds to a downward gradient of 5° (+ 5° corresponds to an upward gradient of 5°) Heaven Earth Fig.
Live menu Live menu Via the live menu, settings can be made on the ca- mera system. To display the live menu, briefly tap the On/Off/Menu key when the system is switched on. To hide the menu, briefly tap the On/Off/Menu key again.
Live menu 11.2 Focus menu NOTE! The focus function of the Wöhler VIS 700 HD camera system is only active when the HD pan and tild camera head Ø 40 mm is connected , not Fig. 26: Focus menu icon when the HD miniature camera head Ø...
Live menu 11.3 Comment function Using the comment function it is possible to add a written comment to an image or video. The com- ments appear in the upper right corner of the im- age or video. NOTE! A comment can also be activated and deactivated in real time during the video.
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Live menu ments can be saved together with a video. If the Video button is not activated, the selected comments can be saved with an image. Delete a comment from the list To delete a comment from the list of comments, of comments select the comment in the list of comments and then tap the Recycle Bin icon.
Live menu 11.4 System menu You can access the System menu via the following submenus: WLAN, Location detection, Image and video gallery, Settings. The active functions are highlighted blue, inactive functions are grey. Fig. 31: System menu with submenus WLAN (1), Locator detection (2), Image and video gallery (3) and settings (4) This function is described in chapter 12.
Live menu 11.4.1 Locator Tap the Locator icon to activate the locator trans- mitter. It is now possible to detect the camera head with the Wöhler Locator 200. Fig. 33: Locator icon NOTE! The camera consumes less power when the transmitter is switched off.
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Live menu Fig. 37: Lists icon Insert the USB stick into the monitor. It is im- Save files from internal portant that you do so before opening the im- memory to USB stick age and video gallery. NOTE! In any case, use a short USB stick, as a long USB stick could break off in the case.
Live menu 11.4.3 Display images Tap a file name in the Image and Video Gallery. and videos An image or video preview is displayed next to the file list. Tap Preview. The image or video is displayed. NOTE! Depending on the size of the video file it can take several seconds for the video to load before it is ready to play.
Live menu 11.4.4 Settings Note! The settings made here are automatically saved and remain stored after the camera system has been switched off and switched on again. Fig. 42: Settings menu 1 Display Backlight Here the display backlight can be adjusted. (To adjust the illumination of the camera head, see chapter 7.) When the camera is turned on, the display bright-...
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USA: Month/Day/Year 00:00 – 12:00 AM and 00:00 – 12:00 PM 4 Save fotos without display The photos taken with the Wöhler VIS 700 contain information all the information shown in the camera display (status display, comments, meter count etc.) To deactivate the displays, tap on the check mark .
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Live menu The Wöhler VIS 700 can record a voice recording 5 Voice recording for each video. The microphone must be activated before recording. Tap the microphone icon to activate the micro- phone. The microphone is located at the bottom left of the monitor, see Fig.
Live menu 11.4.5 Info menu Update button Service button Fig. 43: Info menu In the info menu under "Hostname" you will find the serial number which is required for displaying the images in a browser, see chapter 12 (trans- mission of the image files via WLAN), the lan- guage version, the wlanO-IP as well as software and hardware versions for the service.
Distance measurement Distance measurement The Wöhler VIS 700 can measure the distance between two points in the field of view of the camera head. This provides the user with information about the diameter, distance and size of the inspected objects.
Distance measurement 12.2 Open and close To measure an object or distance, proceed as fol- lows: the menu Tap the display for 1s „distance The "Distance measurement" icon appears at the measurement” top right of the display. To exit the "Distance measurement" menu, briefly tap on the icon.
Distance measurement NOTE! The start and end points of the measurement can be moved at any time by dragging and dropping in the screen. The camera then recalculates the points. Fig. 47: The measuring points can be moved by dragging them If the displayed distance is not plausible, you can move the start and end points again.
Distance measurement 12.5 Calibration of the Since the different camera heads as well as the glass and plastic domes have different optical prop- camera head erties, for an optical distance measurement it is necessary to calibrate the camera head after a change.
Distance measurement The calibration menu for the camera head opens in the display. Select the material of the dome (plastic or glass) (1). If you do not want to work with the calibration tem- plate but with a reference object, set the measuring segment (2).
Working with the Light Ring Working with the Light Ring Fig. 53: Digital Light Ring for camera heads Ø 26 mm and 40 13.1 System The Light Ring can be controlled via the camera. requirements NOTE! It is not possible to controll the Light Ring with an older Version of the camera or the camera head.
Working with the Light Ring 13.2 Installing the light ring Unscrew the camera head from the camera rod. Plug the 5-pin plug of the camera rod into the socket of the Wöhler Light Ring. Turn the threaded piece of the camera rod to the right to lock it.
Working with the Light Ring 13.3 Dimming the lighting When the camera system is switched on, the light ring is switched on and the illumination of the camera head is at the highest level. The additional illumination can be switched off via the brightness menu of the camera.
There are 2 ways for a live transmission of images and videos: Access Point: the Wöhler VIS 700 establishes its own WLAN network. Client: You dial into a stationary WLAN network with the Wöhler VIS 700 and your mobile device or laptop.
This method allows to view the live images on the Wöhler VIS 700 monitor, while a colleague standing at the other end of the tube, can watch the live videos on his mobile device.
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Transmission of image files via WLAN own company name as the network name, for ex- ample. Please note the following restrictions on the net- work name and password: Networkname Network name: The input field must not be empty. The network name must not be longer than 32 characters.
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"Internet not available" appears. Wait until the Wöhler VIS 700 establishes contact with your mobile device. You now have the possibility to view the live video in the Wöhler VIS 700 app on your mobile device. 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
14.2 Client: Using an existing WLAN network In the “Client” mode, you dial into an existing network both with the Wöhler VIS 700 and with a mobile device or a WLAN-capable PC or Laptop. This way, live image transmission from the camera to the mobile device/laptop is even possible over a certain distance.
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Select the same network that you dialed into with the camera. Enter the password of your network. You now have the possibility to view the live video in the Wöhler VIS 700 app on your mobile device. 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www.
Faults Faults 15.1 Reset It is possible to rectify certain malfunctions by initi- ating a reset operation. The reset hole is located on the rear of the monitor next to the camera con- nection port, see Figure opposite. Reset 1: Insert a thin object, for example a straightened paper clip, into the reset hole and press for 2-3 seconds.
Maintenance Maintenance 16.1 Information on mainte- Proper operation of the Service Camera requires regular maintenance. The following maintenance nance works can be done by the user himself. 16.2 Replacing the dome of NOTE! the camera head The camera head is supplied protected by a plas- tic dome, which can be replaced if necessary, for example, if it becomes scratched.
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Maintenance First open the upper shell of the case. Place the monitor in an upright position and pull it from the support. Unscrew the union nut of the monitor cable and remove the monitor cable from the monitor. Store the monitor so that it cannot become wet when you are cleaning the viper.
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Maintenance Grasp the rod guide and the viper, so that they cannot twist against each other any more. Turn the viper 90° counterclockwise. The rod can easily be removed from the case now. Fig. 74: Grasping the end of the rod and the viper Remove the viper from the case.
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Maintenance Cleaning the viper and the rod CAUTION! Take care that no water comes into the plug con- nections of the rod. Secure the monitor plug against water, e.g. with a foil. If the camera head is not connected to the rod during cleaning, secure the rod end against the ingress of water, e.g.
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Maintenance Plug the sealing plug into the hole for the connec- tion of the viper. Fix the sealing plug by turning it clockwise. Fix it carefully so that no water can come into the upper shall of the case. Flush the lower shell of the case with water. Dry the case with a cloth.
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.
If used properly, the warranty period for the Wöh- ler VIS 700 will be 12 month from the date of sale. Not covered by the warranty are consumables, e.g. the plastic dome.
HD Pushrod-Camera Camera model number: Wohler VIS 700 complies with the key safety requirements set down in the guidelines of the Council for the Harmonization of the Legal Requirements of the Member States in relation to the electromagnetic compatibility (2014/53/EU).
Dr. Michael Poeplau, Geschäftsführer/Managing Director Points of sale and service quency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
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