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- Page 1 Digital Video Recorder Zoom: 1.0x Flip: N Integr:Standard 11.9 Operation Manual...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Image Capture and Video Recording Overview iTool ............9 in Mode „ON“ ............26 The 24 Watt Metal Halide Light Source ....11 Comparative Measuring with the iTool ....28 The Control Panel ..........12 Playback of saved Images and iTool Interfaces ............. 14 Recordings ......... -
Page 5: Introduction
We congratulate you on buying your iTool DVR Video Imaging Hub, in the following just named iTool. The iTool constitutes the core of the iTool DVR System. It unites Light Source, TFT Display plus Image Storage and Video Recording Device. The iTool mostly is delivered in conjunction with an iSeries Videoscope and an iPack, iCase or iCaseplus. -
Page 6: Warning Notices And Precautions
Read the Operation Manual carefully before suing the iTool. The iTool is designed for a diversified field of applications in Industry, Building and Science. Caution! The iTool has not to be used in specially designated or prohibited areas (e.g. Explosion Prevention). - Page 7 Warning Notices and Precautions A Videoscope in use with the iTool should not come into contact with a current or voltage source. Damage to the product or an electric shock for you may result. Always switch off the iTool before connecting a Videoscope or a Video Camera.
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Page 8: Scope Of Delivery
Scope of Delivery If the iTool is delivered as part of a Videoscope System following components will be included in the Scope of Delivery: – iSeries Videoscope – iSeries Interchangeable Objective – iCase or iCaseplus – Components (see figure on the right) -
Page 9: System Presentation
5-pin Connector for Videoscope or Camera The iTool DVR Video Imaging Hub is designed for the use with IT Concepts Videoscopes and CCD Cameras. The 24W Metal Halide Light Source produces extremely bright light and therefore allows illumination of dark cavities. - Page 10 System Presentation Overview iTool BNC Connector (IN) for 12V DC Input Videoscope or Camera S-Video IN BNC Connector (OUT) for Headphones Connector Hard Disk, Monitor, etc. Microphone Connector Online Store - store.itcworld.de...
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Page 11: The 24 Watt Metal Halide Light Source
(or even let a depleted lamp installed if necessary) violet and infrared as well as highly intensive visible and close the casing before starting the iTool! light coming from the Light Source. These can cause injuries of eyes and skin. -
Page 12: The Control Panel
System Presentation The iTool Control Panel Using the control panel you can navigate through the menu structure, select and confirm functions. Online Store - store.itcworld.de... - Page 13 System Presentation Select Measuring Function CROSS Select Calibration Function CALIBRATION Switch on/off the Status Indicator Line DISPLAY Set digital Zoom as well as Image Flip (Mirroring) via arrow keys ZOOM/FLIP Set the Colour Saturation as well as the Gamma Value via arrow keys COLOUR/GAMMA Setting of brightness as well as contrast via arrow keys BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST...
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Page 14: Itool Interfaces
System Presentation iTool Interfaces 5pin Cable Light Guide Connector SD Card Videoscope Camera Online Store - store.itcworld.de... - Page 15 Interfaces S-Video IN cable BNC - Cinch Adapter BNC - Cinch Adapter S-Video IN Headset AC Adapter Cinch Cable Cinch Cable Camera Battery Belt Cigarette Lighter Cable Camera Monitor Online Store - store.itcworld.de...
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Page 16: Preparing The Itool
100/110V or a 220/240V shockproof socket. Connect the iTool As an option the iTool can be energised by the po- to the 5pin Video Cable werBelt (Art.Nr.: 900-06000-0030-V) or a Vehicle (white to black). -
Page 17: Inserting The Sd Card
Preparing the iTool Connecting Output Devices Inserting a SD Card Different output devices can be connected to the Put a formatted SD Card(32 GB max.) into to SD Video- OUT socket by using the Cinch Cable and Card slot. The SD Card included in the scope of de- the Cinch/BNC Adapter included in the scope of livery is already properly formatted. -
Page 18: Starting Inspection
Using the control panel you can select and control functions. A detailed description can be found on pages 12/13. Flip open the top of the iTool. The boot sequence is visible on the TFT Display. Switch off the iTool (but not the Light... -
Page 19: Language Selection
Starting Inspection Language selection To change the language set proceed as follows: In delivery condition either English or your local – MENU language is preset. – System Setting - OK – Select „Language“ – the menu is directly For initial operation you should check the manu lan- shown in the selected language. -
Page 20: Resetting To Default Settings
Starting Inspection Resetting to Default Settings Image Control Image Control Camera Control Camera Control By selecting the menu item Fabric Settings all Annotation Annotation manually changed and adjusted parameters can be Dimension Dimension put back to factory setting, except for date, time and System Setting System Setting System Setting... -
Page 21: Image Control
Images and videos will be saved exactly as Flip Normal they are displayed (except for Dimming TFT Display). Dimmen ||||||||||||||| ....Notice! The above mentioned image settings can also be adjusted directly via the iTool keypad (except for Dimming TFT Display). Online Store - store.itcworld.de... -
Page 22: Format Sd Card
Format SD Card Image Control Camera Control The SD card included in the scope of delivery of the Annotation iTool is already properly formatted. To format a SD Dimension card proceed as follows: System Setting System Setting Safety remove SD Press MENU, select the menu item System Setting and press OK. -
Page 23: Setting Time And Date
Starting Inspection Setting Time and Date Image Control Camera Control In the delivery status of the iTool time and date are Annotation preset appropriate to your time zone. Dimension Nevertheless you should check time and date at the System Setting System Setting initial operation. -
Page 24: Creating And Saving Image Captures
Creating and saving Image Captures There are 2 standard settings available. Decide whe- Image Control ther you want to choose Freeze Frame Mode „ON“ Camera Control or „OFF“ (see pages 24-27) before starting your ins- Annotation pection. Dimension Press MENU, select the menu item System Setting System Setting System Setting and press OK. -
Page 25: Image Capture And Video Recording In Mode „Off
Creating and saving Image Captures Standard Setting No. 1 - “Freeze Frame OFF“ Grundeinstellung Nr. 1 - “Einzelbild OFF“ Image- Video- Capture Recording iTool iSeries iTool Start / Stop Image captures can be saved during (proceeding as follows): iSeries Online Store - store.itcworld.de... -
Page 26: Image Capture And Video Recording In Mode „On
Creating and saving Image Captures Standard Setting No. 2 - “Freeze Frame ON“ Image- Capture iTool iTool iSeries Push 1 x Push 1 x Push 1 x Save Image freeze, Frozen Image freeze, Frozen Image appears on the screen appears on the screen... - Page 27 Video- Recording iTool Push 1 x Start Text maybe Video inserted before iSeries iTool iTool iTool Push 1 x 1 short Push 1 long Push Push 1 x Video Pause/Continue Save Save Pause/Continue starten und stoppen Video Video image image...
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Page 28: Comparative Measuring With The Itool
Mode with visible flags. Now you may save as usual with the iTool (see pages 25-27). Your measuring value occurs in The iTool provides the possibility of point-to-point measuring within the image. This can be used in the Live-Mode as well as in the Memory-Mode. Press CROSS 1/2 on the keypad. -
Page 29: Playback Of Saved Images And Recordings
You have access to all data generated on the iTool 4.000 MM 2011 05 10:25:45 All images and video recordings will automatically be saved on the SD card inserted in the iTool as follows: Image: Format: bmp Resolution: 640 x 480 pixel Location: Folder Picture... - Page 30 Playback of saved Images and Recordings Press MEMORY to the Browser-Mode. To get to the desired file navigate through the folder structure by using the arrow keys and the OK-button. BROWSER /SD/ PICTURE BROWSER /SD/HVR/ File Browser BROWSER /SD/HVR/0430 0430 [1] Folders 0429 File Browser...
- Page 31 Playback of saved Images and Recordings Images After having selected the desired file you Video Recordings After having selected the desi- may control by means oft he arrow keys and the red file you may control by means oft he arrow keys OK-button as follows: and the OK-button as follows: “OK“...
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Page 32: Optimising Camera Settings
Image Control The Camera Settings help to optimal adjust the Vi- Camera Control Camera Control deoscope or Camera to your application. Besides Annotation the Standard Setting the iTool provides three further Dimension Camera Settings: System Setting Safety remove SD SHORT INTEGRATION... -
Page 33: Camera Setting Standard
Optimising Camera Settings Camera Setting STANDARD White balance The white balance can only be executed in the camera The standard setting is approved for a variety of setting STANDARD. applications to get clear and expressive inspection How colours of images or videos are displayed is images. -
Page 34: Camera Setting Short Integration
Optimising Camera Settings Detector type Camera Setting SHORT INTEGRATION Here you have the choice between two modes. The camera setting Short Integration is particularly re- commended for inspections with low (dark) lighting Detector type MEAN: The camera control conditions. system detects the brightness of the whole image This setting provides an optimal live image by means (multi-zone metering) and adjusts the signal bright- of a high signal gain and a long exposure time. -
Page 35: Camera Setting Long Integration
Optimising Camera Settings Camera Setting LONG INTEGRATION Detector type The camera setting Long Integration is particularly Here you have the choice between two modes. recommended for inspections with very low (dark) Detector type MEAN: The camera control lighting conditions. With the distal end fixed this setting provides an optimal image capture. -
Page 36: Camera Setting Manual
Optimising Camera Settings Camera Setting MANUAL Manual shutter Setting image brightness by adjusting the relative ex- The camera setting Manual gives you the possibility posure time of the sensor. This allows image capture to individually change the camera setting without the at poor lighting conditions. -
Page 37: Maintenance
0 = aus Before opening the light source always remove the power supply cable from the iTool – High Voltage! Wait at least 3 minutes until the lamp has cooled down. Open the cover on the front of the light source by releasing the two cross-drive screws. -
Page 38: Cleaning The Itool
After having replaced the 24W Metal Halide Lamp it is necessary to execute a white balance as described on page 40. Cleaning the iTool The iTool should be cleaned regularly. tighten screws cut power supply For this always use: - a soft an clean cloth or... -
Page 39: Spare Parts And Accessories
Spare Parts and Accessories Accessories Set 900-00001-0001 - Power Supply 12V DC/5.5A - Power Supply Cable - Screwdriver - Harness/Belt with clip system - 4GB SD Memory Card - 5pin Cable (Type I) - Cinch Video Cable with BNC Adapter - USB Memory Card Reader - Operation Manual Connector Cables and Supplies... - Page 40 900-00002-0004 standardBelt with clip system 900-06000-0030-V powerBelt Battery Belt, incl. charger and connector cable 900-00002-0012 maxhold lockable Inspection Arm for iTool and Endoscope Transportation Cases 900-06000-0026 iCase Outdoor Trolley for iTool Systems 900-06000-0028 iCaseplus large Outdoor Trolley for iTool Systems...
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Page 41: Service
Tel.: + 49 (0) 6441 679299 - 0 Tel.: +1 925 401 - 0010 Fax: + 49 (0) 6441 679299 - 99 Fax: +1 925 401 - 0011 IT Concepts GmbH 1244-B Quarry Lane Gewerbestr. 17 Pleasanton, CA 94566 D-35633 Lahnau www.itcworld.de... -
Page 42: Technical Specifications
Technische Daten iTool Video Imaging Hub Video System - Image Format Single Image - NTSC / PAL - halfframe - .bmp approx. 900 kb / 640 x 480 pixel Article Number 900-03001-0002-G Video - NTSC / PAL - halfframe - .avi... -
Page 43: Declaration Of Compliance With Ce
CE Declaration of Confirmity We declare of our own responsibility that the product (iTool Video Imaging Hub Art. N° 900-03001-0002) EC Konformitätserklärung complies with the following directive or normative EC Declaration of Confi rmity documents:EN61326-1 (2006) Emission and Immunity, iTool Video Imaging Hub... - Page 44 Version: itc-itool dvr - operation - manual - om - 2011 05 05 - 01 © 2011 IT Concepts GmbH. All rights reserved. This Operation Manual ets the status at the time of going to print. IT Concepts accepts no liability for any printing errors contained herein.
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