Instructions

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
VERSION 04/13
ENDOSCOPE CAMERA VGA FLEXCAM SF/LF
ITEM NO.: 51 69 41 1M/5.5MM ITEM NO.: 51 69 46 3M/5.5MM
ITEM NO.: 51 69 42 2M/5.5MM ITEM NO.: 51 69 47 1M/5.5MM
ITEM NO.: 51 69 43 2M/5.5MM ITEM NO.: 51 69 57 5M/5.5MM
ITEM NO.: 51 69 44 3M/5.5MM ITEM NO.: 51 69 58 5M/5.5MM
INTENDED USE
This product serves as a camera attachment for endoscopes BS-500 and BS-1000T (both not included
in delivery) for visual fault tracing or inspection with dead-voltage systems and equipment. The product is
especially suitable for inspecting pipes.
The exible camera neck allows the camera at the top to be positioned so it can reach into otherwise
inaccessible locations. The four LEDs built into the camera head enable shooting in total darkness, with
brightness controlled via the connected endoscope. The waterproof camera neck and camera head are
suitable for uids (no acids or lyes).
Use on humans or animals, or in explosive areas, is not permitted. Power is supplied via the connected
endoscope.
For safety and approval purposes (CE), you must not rebuild and/or modify this product. If you use
the product for purposes other than those described above, the product may be damaged. In addition,
improper use can cause hazards such as short circuiting, re, electric shock etc. Read the instructions
carefully and keep them. Make this product available to third parties only together with its operating
instructions.
This product complies with the statutory national and European requirements. All company names and
product names are trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
DELIVERY CONTENT
• Endoscope camera
• Protective cap
• Operating instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read the operating instructions carefully and especially observe the safety information.
If you do not follow the safety instructions and information on proper handling in this
manual, we assume no liability for any resulting personal injury or damage to property.
Such cases will invalidate the warranty/guarantee.
a) Persons / Product
• Only immerse the camera head and camera neck in liquids that are voltage free.
• The connection socket must not come in contact with uids.
• The endoscope may only be used for inspection of dead systems.
• The camera head is made of metal and can lead to short circuits.
• For safety reasons, disconnect all system parts from the power supply before every
inspection.
• Put the protective cap back onto the camera lens when the camera is no longer in use
• The device is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
• Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. These may become dangerous
playing material for children.
• Protect the product from extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, strong jolts, ammable gases,
vapours and solvents.
• Do not place the product under any mechanical stress.
• If it is no longer possible to operate the product safely, take it out of operation and protect it
from any accidental use. Safe operation can no longer be guaranteed if the product:
- is visibly damaged,
- is no longer working properly,
- has been stored for extended periods in poor ambient conditions or
- has been subjected to any serious transport-related stresses.
• Please handle the product carefully. Jolts, impacts or a fall even from a low height can
damage the product.
• Also observe the safety and operating instructions of any other devices which are connected
to the product.
• On industrial sites, the accident prevention regulations of the association of the industrial
workers’ society for electrical equipment and utilities must be followed.
• Never switch the device on immediately after it has been taken from a cold into a warm
environment. Condensation that forms might destroy your device. Allow the device to reach
room temperature before switching it on.
Legal notice
These operating instructions are a publication by Voltcraft®, Lindenweg 15, D-92242 Hirschau/Germany, Phone [phone]
(www.voltcraft.de).
All rights including translation reserved. Reproduction by any method, e.g. photocopy, microlming, or the capture in electronic data processing
systems require the prior written approval by the editor. Reprinting, also in part, is prohibited.
These operating instructions represent the technical status at the time of printing. Changes in technology and equipment reserved.
© Copyright 2013 by Voltcraft® V1_0413_02-ETS-JL
b) Miscellaneous
• Consult an expert when in doubt about operation, safety or connection of the device.
• Maintenance, modications and repairs are to be performed exclusively by an expert or at a
qualied shop.
If you are not sure about the correct connection or use, or if questions arise which are not covered by
these operating instructions, please do not hesitate to contact our technical support or another qualied
specialist.
Voltcraft®, Lindenweg 15, D-92242 Hirschau, Tel. [phone].
OPERATION
Make sure you never go below the minimum bending radius of 5 cm.
The camera neck is not to be submerged further than the marking “MAX Water Level”.
• Plug the connecting plug on the top of the endscope carefully into the connecting socket of the camera
neck.
• Make sure that the connecting socket is oriented exactly towards the pins of the connecting plug.
There is an arrow printed on the connecting socket. This arrow must point towards the display of the
endoscope.
• Turn the mounting ring clockwise to fasten the connection.
• Remove the protective cap before starting to use the endoscope camera.
• Switch the endoscope on.
• You will nd notes on controlling the brightness of the LEDs in the operating instructions of the manual.
• After use, switch the endoscope off and disconnect the endoscope camera from the endoscope.
• Turn the mounting ring counterclockwise and carefully disconnect the plug connection.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
• The product requires no servicing on your part aside from cleaning.
• Do not fully submerge the endoscope camera in water.
• To clean the camera lens, use a small brush or cotton swab.
• Use a soft, anti-static and lint-free cloth. Do not use any chemical or abrasive cleaning agents.
• Leave the endoscope camera to dry before putting the protective cap on.
DISPOSAL
Electronic devices are recyclable waste and must not be disposed of in the household waste.
At the end of its service life, dispose of the product according to the relevant statutory
regulations.
You thus full your statutory obligations and contribute to the protection of the environment.
TECHNICAL DATA
Suitable for ................................................BS-500, BS-1000T
Camera Ø ..................................................5.5 mm
Field of view ...............................................54°
Resolution (dynamic, static) ......................640 x 480 px
White balance ............................................automatic
Camera lighting .........................................4 LEDs; 3500 Lux at 20 mm
Bend radius ...............................................>5 cm
Operating conditions ..................................-20 to +60 °C, max. 95 % RH (non-condensing)
Storage conditions .....................................-20 to +60 °C, max. 95 % RH (non-condensing)
Protection class .........................................IP67 (camera, camera neck)
Item No. 51 69 41 51 69 42 51 69 43 51 69 44
Length 1 m 2 m 2 m 3 m
Depth of eld 6 cm – ∞ 1,5 cm – 5 cm 6 cm – ∞ 1,5 cm – 5 cm
Item No. 51 69 46 51 69 47 51 69 57 51 69 58
Length 3 m 1 m 5 m 5 m
Depth of eld 6 cm – ∞ 1,5 cm – 5 cm 6 cm – ∞ 1,5 cm – 5 cm