Operator’s Manual microEXPLORER™ Digital Inspection Camera WARNING! Read this Operator’s Manual carefully before using this tool. Failure to understand and follow the contents of this manual may result in electrical shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 Phone 781-665-1400 Toll Free 1-800-517-8431 Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.
microEXPLORER™ Digital Inspection Camera Table of Contents Safety Symbols ....................................................................................................2 General Safety Information Work Area Safety...............................................................................................2 Electrical Safety .................................................................................................2 Personal Safety ..............................................................
microEXPLORER™ Digital Inspection Camera microEXPLORER™ Digital Inspection Camera Record Serial Number below and retain product serial number which is located on nameplate. Serial No. Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 - 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 TestEquipmentDepot.
microEXPLORER™ Digital Inspection Camera Safety Symbols In this operator’s manual and on the product, safety symbols and signal words are used to communicate important safety information. This section is provided to improve understanding of these signal words and symbols. This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
microEXPLORER™ Digital Inspection Camera Personal Safety • Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense. Do not use electrical devices when tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medications. A moment of inattention while operating an electrical device may result in serious personal injury. • Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the electrical device in unexpected situations.
microEXPLORER™ Digital Inspection Camera contain moving parts. This increases the risk of entanglement injuries. • Do not use this device for personal inspection or medical use in any way: This is not a medical device. This could cause personal injury. • Always use appropriate personal protective equipment while handling and using the microEXPLORER inspection camera. Drains and other areas may contain chemicals, bacteria and other substances that may be toxic, infectious, cause burns or other issues.
microEXPLORER™ Digital Inspection Camera Imager Head and Cable Accessory Mirror Lithium Cord Ion Battery Organizer Hand Held Display Unit Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.
microEXPLORER™ Digital Inspection Camera 3. Battery removal and installation. A. To remove the battery pack, tilt unit slightly to slide battery into other hand. B. To install the battery, Insert contact end of rechargeable battery pack into the microEXPLORER inspection camera, as shown in Figure 3. 4. Replace battery cover (Figure 2) and snap into place by sliding the lock button to the middle and releasing to engage the lock.
microEXPLORER™ Digital Inspection Camera Port Cover 7. Check that the warning label is present, firmly attached and readable. Do not operate the microExplorer Digital inspection camera without the warning label. ON\OFF Button Figure 8 – ON/OFF Button Figure 9 – Warning Label Tool Inspection 8. Check to make sure the expansion bay door is fully closed. WARNING 9. With dry hands re-install the battery making sure to properly close the battery door.
microEXPLORER™ Digital Inspection Camera • Clear, level, stable, dry place for operator. Do not use the inspection camera while standing in water. 2. Examine the area or space that you will be inspecting and determine if the microEXPLORER inspection camera is the correct piece of equipment for the job. • Determine the access points to the space. The minimum opening the camera head can fit through is approximately 3/4" in diameter.
microEXPLORER™ Digital Inspection Camera 8. Prepare the camera for inspection. The camera cable may need to be pre-formed or bent to properly inspect the area. Do not try to form bends less than 2" radius. This can damage cable. If inspecting a dark space, turn the LEDs on before inserting the camera or cable. Do not use excessive force to insert or withdraw the cable. This may result in damage to the electrical device or inspection area.
microEXPLORER™ Digital Inspection Camera Icons Battery Life Indicator – Fully charged battery. Battery Life Indicator – Less than 25% of battery charge remains. SD SD Card – Indicates an SD card has been inserted into the device. Still Camera – Indicates device is operating in still camera mode. Video Camera – Indicates device is operating in video camera mode. Playback Mode – Pressing select on this icon allows you to view and delete previously saved images and video.
microEXPLORER™ Digital Inspection Camera Icons (continued) Language – Choose between, English, French, Spanish, German, Dutch, Italian, etc. Save – Indicates image or video has been saved to memory. On Screen Navigation Splash Screen When the microEXPLORER inspection camera is powered on, the first screen displayed is referred to as the splash screen. This screen tells you the device is booting up. Once the product is fully powered up, the screen will automatically switch to the live screen.
microEXPLORER™ Digital Inspection Camera Change From Still Image Capture to Video The microEXPLORER inspection camera defaults to still image capture when powered ON. To switch to video mode, enter the primary settings screen, use the down arrow to select the mode icon and use the right and left arrow buttons to switch between still image capture and video capture .
microEXPLORER™ Digital Inspection Camera category will be highlighted with a bright silver background. Once the desired category is reached, press select . You will notice the up and down arrows on the screen switch from gray to red. The red arrows indicate you can now scroll through the different settings. Use the up and down arrows to switch between settings. Once on a setting, use the right and left arrows to turn a setting on or off or adjust to the required level.
microEXPLORER™ Digital Inspection Camera 8. Fill in the name for this group of pictures and choose a location to save the files. To select an alternate saving location, click browse and select a drive and folder. Press next. Figure 20 – Copy Pictures Window NOTE! This will only happen provided you have pictures saved on the hand held. Figure 23 - Save Location Window 6. The following screen will be displayed. 9. The pictures and the videos will save to the chosen location. 10.
microEXPLORER™ Digital Inspection Camera Manually Saving Images to Your Computer’s Hard Drive. 1. Use the USB cable to connect the microEXPLORER inspection camera to the computer as shown in Figure 19. 2. Place the small side of the USB cable into the mini USB port in the microEXPLORER inspection camera (Figure 7), and the larger end into an open USB port in your computer. 3. Turn the microEXPLORER inspection camera’s power ON. Figure 28 – DCIM Folder 8. Open the 100SNAKE folder. 4.
microEXPLORER™ Digital Inspection Camera • Use only alcohol swabs to clean the connections. • Wipe the hand held display unit down with a clean dry cloth. Accessories WARNING Storage WARNING The microEXPLORER inspection camera must be stored in a dry secure area between -4 degrees F and 158 degrees F. Store the tool, battery, battery charger and all cables in its case in a locked area out of the reach of children and people unfamiliar with visual inspection equipment.
microEXPLORER™ Digital Inspection Camera Troubleshooting SYMPTOM POSSIBLE REASON SOLUTION Loose cable connections. Check cable connections, clean if required. Re-attach. Imager head covered by debris. Visually inspect imager head to make certain it is not covered by debris. LEDs on imager head are dim at max brightness, display switches between black and white, color display turns itself OFF after a brief period. Battery low on power. Charge battery. Unit will not turn ON. Dead battery.
microEXPLORER™ Digital Inspection Camera • Do not insert the battery with cracked case into charger. Damaged batteries increase the risk of electrical shock. • Never disassemble battery. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the battery pack. Disassembling batteries may cause electrical shock or personal injury. • Avoid contact with fluids oozing from defective battery. Fluids may cause burns or skin irritation. Thoroughly rinse with water in case of accidental contact with fluid.
microEXPLORER™ Digital Inspection Camera Charging Procedure/ Operating Instructions WARNING Figure 33 – Label on Battery 4. Select the appropriate location for the charger before use. Check work area for: • Adequate lighting. • Flammable liquids, vapors or dust that may ignite. If present, do not work in area until sources have been identified and corrected. The charger is not explosion proof and can cause sparks. • Clear, level, stable, dry place for charger. Do not use the device in wet or damp areas.
microEXPLORER™ Digital Inspection Camera Accessories Disposal WARNING Only the following accessories have been designed to function with the RIDGID Li-Ion Battery Charger (Catalog Number 30758) To prevent serious injury, use only accessories specifically designed and recommended for use with the RIDGID Li-Ion Battery Charger, such as those listed below. Included charger and batteries are not compatible with other models of batteries and chargers. Li-Ion Battery Charger Accessories Catalog No.
