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SKF Endoscopes
TKES 10 series
Instructions for use

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  • Page 1 SKF Endoscopes TKES 10 series Instructions for use...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4.7 Advanced settings and functions ................16 4.8 Viewing and deleting recorded photos and videos ..........19 4.9 Video output .........................19 4.10 Transferring images and videos to the PC ...............20 Maintenance ....................21 Spare parts and accessories ................22 Original instructions SKF Endoscope TKES 10 series...
  • Page 3: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    EMC DIRECTIVE 2004/108/EC as outlined in the harmonized norm for EN 61000-4-2:1995+A1:1998+A2:2000 EN 61000-4-3:2006 EN 61326-1:2006 Class B EN 61326-2-2:2006 EUROPEAN ROHS DIRECTIVE 2011/65/EU Nieuwegein, The Netherlands, January 2014 Sébastien David Manager Product Development and Quality SKF Endoscope TKES 10 series...
  • Page 4: Safety Recommendations

    The instrument contains no user serviceable parts. Opening the endoscope voids warranty. All service work must be carried out by an authorized SKF workshop. Only use genuine SKF spares and accessories. Other spares and accessories may damage the endoscope. SKF Endoscope TKES 10 series...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    The TKES 10 series are supplied in a sturdy carrying case and consists of a display unit, insertion tube, mains adapter and side view adapter. The display unit, with a 3.5” wide angle TFT LCD screen, has the capacity of viewing, storing and reviewing photos and video images.
  • Page 6: Description

    11. LED intensity control 4. Video REC button 12. SD slot 5. PHOTO button 13. TV OUT connector 6. DOWN button 14. DC IN connector 7. UP button 15. Magnets (3x) 8. OK button 16. Tripod connector SKF Endoscope TKES 10 series...
  • Page 7: Technical Data

    Compatible with SD & SDHC cards up to 32 GB. Refer to Preparation for use (chapter 4.1) for direction of card insertion 5. 45° side view adapter allows viewing of objects 90º to the tip SKF Endoscope TKES 10 series...
  • Page 8: Standard Insertion Tubes

    -20 to 60 °C -20 to 60 °C -20 to 60 °C range Ingress Protection IP67 IP67 IP67 Adjustability Fully lexible Flexible tube that can 300º tip articulation be bent to shape 330º rotatable neck SKF Endoscope TKES 10 series...
  • Page 9: Display Unit

    LCD screen, TV Out, transfer of picture & video from SD card to PC, Digital zoom, relecting & mirroring Magnets Battery life 4 hours (average) Tripod connection in x 20 UNC x 8 mm Ingress Protection IP 55 SKF Endoscope TKES 10 series...
  • Page 10: Operating Instructions

    When used with side view adapter, see 4.6 side view adapter. Unscrew the ring from the tube tip, place the ring in the side view adapter box. Screw the side view adapter into the tube tip. Figure 7. Side view adapter SKF Endoscope TKES 10 series...
  • Page 11 DC IN connection (see Fig. 4). The TKES 10 should be stored at room temperature, charged to about 30-50% of capacity. We recommend that the batteries be charged once per year to prevent premature battery failure. SKF Endoscope TKES 10 series...
  • Page 12: Use Of Articulated Tube (Standard Supply With Tkes 10A Only)

    The complete tube can that be rotated at the neck over 330º, meaning 165º to the right and 165º to the left (see Fig. 11). Warning: Do not over rotate or use excessive force in rotating the tube. Tube can be irreparably damaged! SKF Endoscope TKES 10 series...
  • Page 13 (see Fig. 13). Tighten the articulation locking knob as required. Figure 11. Rotation over the neck Figure 12. Tightening tip movement Figure 13. Articulation of tip SKF Endoscope TKES 10 series...
  • Page 14 (the articulation is ixed). • Do not rotate the articulation tube more than 165º either direction. • Loosen the articulation locking knob before retracting the insertion tube from the application. Figure 14. SKF Endoscope TKES 10 series...
  • Page 15: Standard Functions - Camera Mode

    The display goes back to preview mode. The video is automatically stored to the SD card in .asf format with a i le name in the form of a running number (eg. IMG00002.asf). Figure 15. Recording a video SKF Endoscope TKES 10 series...
  • Page 16: Side View Adapter

    PHOTO or REC button to toggle between display “ON” and “OFF” (see Fig. 16 and 17). 2011/09/15 14:12:11 Figure 16. Display ON Figure 17. Display OFF Conirm selection and exit the menu by pressing OK. SKF Endoscope TKES 10 series...
  • Page 17 (between 1.0 and 2.0). The current ratio is displayed on the screen. Figure 18. Digital zoom set at 1.0 Figure 19. Digital zoom set at 2.0 Only the original picture can be saved on the SD card. SKF Endoscope TKES 10 series...
  • Page 18 Figure 20. Disable: Displays the original picture Figure 21. Horizontal: Mirrors the image around the horizontal axis Figure 22. Vertical: Mirrors the image Figure 23. Folding: Rotates the image by 180° around the vertical axis SKF Endoscope TKES 10 series...
  • Page 19: Viewing And Deleting Recorded Photos And Videos

    Note: The function will detect automatically if the video cable is already inserted in the TV OUT connector. If the video cable is not inserted, then the screen image will remain on the display unit. SKF Endoscope TKES 10 series...
  • Page 20: Transferring Images And Videos To The Pc

    SD card reader to retrieve the iles. In general, on a PC running MS Windows™ 2000 or later with Windows Media player, no special software is required to display JPG and ASF iles. SKF Endoscope TKES 10 series...
  • Page 21: Maintenance

    When all functions freeze or fail, insert an insulated needle into the hole on the back of the main unit. The system will restart automatically (see Fig. 27). RESET Figure 27. Resetting the TKES 10 SKF Endoscope TKES 10 series...
  • Page 22: Spare Parts And Accessories

    TKES TA-1 Articulated insertion tube in a case TKES 10-DU Display unit with standard accessories, without tube in a case TDTC 1/B General toolcase without inlay, size B TKES 10A-CC Toolcase with inlay for TKES 10A SKF Endoscope TKES 10 series...
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