THE SEEKER™050 SERIES USB VIDEO INSPECTION SYSTEMS
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1. SOFTWARE ScopeView Installation Instructions 1 Insert the ScopeView mini disk in your computer s CD DVD drive and close the drawer After the CD loads the Welcome to the ScopeView Setup Wizard screen will appear Click Next to continue 2 Read the End User License Agreement and accept its terms by checking the box at lower left and clicking Next 3 On the Custom Setup screen that appears next note the advisory that ScopeView will be installed in the Program Files folder of your computer s C drive by default This is the recommended location Unless you want ScopeView to be installed elsewhere on your computer click Next 4 On the screen that appears next click Install to begin the installation 5 The next screen that appears is a Windows User Account Control dialog box Respond to the question Do you want to allow the following program from an unknown publisher to make changes to your computer by clicking Yes 6 When the notification Completed the ScopeView Setup Wizard appears click Finish 7 Show your desktop Note that the installation has placed a icon on your desktop Also note that a ScopeView folder containing applications application extensions and drivers has been added to your Program Files folder 8 Open ScopeView Check that the text USB Camera for Windows computers or USB Video Device for Windows XP computers appears in ScopeView s Device window the third ite2. B Video Inspection System from General Tools amp Instruments General is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 3 years Subject to certain restrictions General will repair or replace this instrument if after examination it is determined by General to be defective in material or workmanship This warranty does not apply to damages that General determines to be from an attempted repair by non authorized personnel or misuse alterations normal wear and tear or accidental damage The defective unit must be returned to General Tools amp Instruments or a General authorized service center freight prepaid and insured Acceptance of the exclusive repair and replacement remedies described herein is a condition of the contract for purchase of this product In no event shall General be liable for any incidental special consequential or punitive damages or any cost attorneys fees expenses losses alleged to be as a consequence of any damage due to failure of or defect in this product including but not limited to any claims for loss of profits Test Equipment Depot 800 517 8431 99 Washington Street Melrose MA 02176 TestEquipmentDepot com 9 NOTES NOTES 11 Specialty Tools amp Instruments Test Equipment Depot 800 517 8431 99 Washington Street Melrose MA 02176 TestEquipmentDepot com
3. Test Equipment 99 Washington Street Depot Melrose MA 02176 Phone 781 665 1400 1 600 517 6431 Toll Free 1 800 517 8431 GENERAL THE SEEKER 050 SERIES USB VIDEO INSPECTION SYSTEMS USER S MANUAL DCS050 DCS050 09 Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly before using this product TABLE OF CONTENTS INTOQUCUON nme 3 Key Features 3 64444555544044 4 eee eae 3 Safety Instructions ccc cece eee ees 3 Operating Instructions 0000 e eee ees 4 7 AP ee eee 5 7 MardWare cescocsas arcaica ceca caa seas 5 IAC COSSONGS 4 ea 5 SOMWATE css 5 7 SDECHICAUONS sarsar ratarata Va tir 8 Maintenance TIPS 00cc cece eect eee 8 Warranty Information 00 cece eee eee 9 Return for Repair Policy 00cc cece eee 9 Test Equipment Depot 800 517 8431 99 Washington Street Melrose MA 02176 9 TestEquipmentDepot com INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a General Tools amp Instruments Seeker 050 Series Video Inspection System We strongly suggest that you read this user s manual carefully before using the product The Seeker050 Series Systems DCS050 and DCS050 09 are the newest members of General s award winning family of Seeker Video Inspection Systems The Seeker050 is designed for a wide variety of inspection applications such as inspecting buildings for mold leaks or pests inspecting ducts and pipelines for corrosion or leaks reading parts and serial numbers of equip
4. format and size of photos and the size and type of compression applied to videos The Settings tab also lets you change the default language of ScopeView from English to Mandarin Chinese All of the functions accessible through the Settings tab on the main menu are also available from the tab on the toolbar Similarly the Tool tab on the main menu provides access to the Connect Photo Capture and Set Timer functions accessible from the toolbar To take a picture of what your Seeker050 s probe is currently viewing click the fis icon on the toolbar Note that doing so creates a thumbnail of the picture often called a screen capture or vidcap under the Photos tab of the Preview Pane To view a captured photo in the main window double click its icon in the Preview Pane Note that when a picture is displayed in the main window the Photo Control bar ESCOCESES also appears below it Use the controls on the bar to zoom in or out on the picture or rotate it 90 degrees in either direction To view the next or previous photo either click the right or left arrows on the control bar or click the yellow directional arrows that appear within the main window to the right and left of the displayed image To configure ScopeView and your Seeker050 to automatically capture videos and or photos on a regular schedule click the tab on the toolbar You can choose a daily weekly or monthly schedule or specify a date a time or a duration for a vide
5. lly insulated so do not bring it into contact with exposed AC wiring Although the probe and camera head are water dust and oil proof refrain from immersing them in liquids Doing so could increase the risk of electrical shock Windows Windows 7 Windows Vista and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS What s in the package The Seeker050 system the grip and a 1m 3 28 ft long probe comes fully assembled in a blister pack The pack also contains ScopeView software on a mini CD a set of three probe tip retrieval and inspection accessories a mirror a magnet and a pick up hook and this user s manual 1 Grip 2 Probe 3 Camera head 4 Camera protective cap 5 On off brightness adjustment thumbwheel 6 USB cable 7 Magnetic tip 8 Hook tip 9 Mirror tip 10 Mirror 11 Thread protector 12 Magnet 13 Hook 4 TIP ACCESSORIES FOR 12MM DIAMETER PROBE TIP ACCESSORIES FOR 9MM DIAMETER PROBE SETUP HARDWARE Before using the Seeker050 or the Seeker050 09 make sure to remove the rubber cap that protects the camera and LEDs on the end of the probe ACCESSORIES To attach any of the three 12mm accessories that come with the DCS050 slip the semicircular end over the flats of the camera head and rotate the accessory 90 until it Snaps into place Attach the 9mm accessories to the Seeker050 09 probe by screwing them on to the tip of the probe
6. m from the left on its toolbar If you are using a laptop computer equipped with a video camera the camera is likely to be the default device Using the pulldown in the Device window deselect the laptop camera select either USB Camera or USB Video Device and click the tab to the right of the Device window When you click Connect the main screen of ScopeView should begin showing a live video feed from your Seeker050 ScopeView ES Sa Y curve E roo ne E me gt Car La MAS Photo 620x480 Video 640 x 480 Connected Time mawe 1060 z You can now use the thumbwheel on the Seeker050 s grip to adjust the brightness of the probe s LEDs ScopeView Operating Instructions Once you have installed ScopeView you can use the software to view capture and play back videos and pictures seen by your Seeker050 To perform these tasks you will use five features of ScopeView e The main menu Ele Setting Tool Help e The toolbar below the main menu e The Preview Pane at the left of the main window e The Photos and Videos tabs of the Preview Pane e The Photo Control bar main window at the bottom of the e The status bar at the bottom of the ScopeView window As I Ch Com Toara 14 45 E To view live video start ScopeView power on your Seeker050 and click the tab You can change the size of the live feed that appears in ScopeView s main window by right clicking on the video The o
7. ment in industrial and manufacturing settings and inspecting the interiors of motor vehicles airplanes and marine craft Like its siblings the Seeker050 offers a cost effective way for technicians mechanics contractors and repairmen as well as the home DIY user to visually inspect inaccessible or hazardous areas and thus diagnose hidden system problems without the need for a complete disassembly or teardown Each system has a single main component a compact ergonomic wand type grip that mates with a fixed high strength flexible obedient 1m 3 28 ft long camera tipped probe with adjustable LED lighting By connecting the grip to your Windows computer via the attached 1m long USB cable you can view real time video on your computer screen as well as record and edit The Seeker050 has no internal battery or monitor making it cost effective it is powered through your computer s USB 2 0 port The only difference between the DCS050 and DCS050 09 is the diameter of the probe The DCS050 has a 12mm 0 47 in diameter probe The DCS050 09 has a 9mm 0 34 in diameter probe KEY FEATURES e Includes ScopeView interfacing datalogging media management software e Connects via USB 2 0 to most modern Windows computers running the Windows 7 Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system e 320 x 240 pixel camera resolution and two adjustable intensity LEDs yield crisp clear video SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The probe is not electrica
8. o SPECIFICATIONS Field of view Minimum focal distance Depth of field Connection power supply Camera resolution USB cable length Probe length Probe diameter Operating temperature Operating relative humidity RH Storage temperature Dimensions Weight of grip MAINTENANCE TIPS 60 Seeker050 4 in 100mm Seeker050 09 0 5 in to 5 in 12 7 to 127mm Via USB 2 0 or 3 0 computer interface 320 x 240 pixels 1m 3 28 ft 1m 3 28 ft seeker050 12mm 0 47 in Seeker050 09 9mm 0 34 in 32 to 113 F 0 to 45 C 5 to 95 non condensing 4 to 122 F 20 to 50 C at 85 RH or less 10 5 x 2 9 x 3 2 in 266 x 73 x 80mm 12 8 02 3639 The Seeker050 requires no routine maintenance other than periodic cleaning To clean the instrument use a soft dry cloth Never use a wet cloth solvents or water Although the probe and camera head are water dust and oil proof to IP67 standards refrain from immersing them in liquids or allowing them to come into contact with corrosive chemicals Remember that the grip is not waterproof Never forcibly insert or bend the probe Nor should you bend it in more than a 2 inch radius or use it like a stick to clear pathways or debris Remember to replace the camera head s protective rubber cap after each use of the seeker050 If your videos have spots gently clean the camera head with a clean dry cloth WARRANTY INFORMATION The Seeker050 US
9. ptions include ten different combinations of size and aspect ratio plus maximum size Test Equipment Depot 800 517 8431 99 Washington Street Melrose MA 02176 TestEquipmentDepot com To start capturing video click the icon on the toolbar When you do so note that on the right side of the status bar the word Connected changes to Capturing and that a stopwatch begins running at its right To stop capturing video click the lt icon again Note that this stops the stopwatch on the status bar and creates a thumbnail of the video just captured in the Preview Pane To play back a captured video click its thumbnail in the Preview Pane The video will play from start to finish in the main window over a video control bar 00001 AREA that indicates both its total duration at the right and the current time position at the left Use the play pause and stop icons to control playback To preview save delete or change the name or storage location of a captured video or display its properties right click the video s thumbnail in the Videos tab of the Preview Pane and left click the desired action By default all videos and photos captured by the Seeker050 are stored in a folder named ScopeView that the application creates in your My Documents folder To change the default storage location of videos and or photos left click the Settings tab of the main menu On the screen that appears you can also change the default
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