Extreme Videoscope Operators Manual
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1. adapter has been rotated a couple of times in a clockwise direct the side view tip adapter will lock into place Excessive force is not required to correctly complete this procedure 4mm Extreme Videoscope with head 4mm Extreme Videoscope with head guard in place guard removed Page 9 of 15 Extreme User Manual 4mm Videoscopes Version 1 0 6 0 Side View Tip Adapters continued 4mm Extreme Videoscope with head guard attached and U S penny for size reference Page 10 of 15 Extreme User Manual 4mm Videoscopes Version 1 0 7 0 User Serviceable Parts Extreme Videoscopes have no user serviceable parts Page 11 of 15 Extreme User Manual 4mm Videoscopes Version 1 0 7 0 Maintenance Cleaning Extreme Videoscopes should be cleaned after each use Use a soft clean cloth or cotton swabs with a 70 alcohol to water solution to clean the distal tip bending section and insertion tube If the Extreme Videoscope handpiece requires cleaning it may be carefully wiped down with a damp cloth and a light household cleaner if necessary All moisture must be removed from the handpiece when cleaning is complete The Extreme Videoscope handpiece is not waterproof Never immerse or soak the Extreme Videoscope handpeice Page 12 of 15 Extreme User Manual 4mm Videoscopes Version 1 0 9 0 Service To obtain service for your iTool contact one of the following locations Always contact IT Concepts before shipping a product for ser2. to the original purchaser and cannot be assigned or transferred to any third party This warranty shall not apply to any damage or product failure determined by IT Concepts to have been caused by misuse accident including shipping damage neglect improper maintenance modification or repair by someone other than IT Concepts These express warranties are in lieu of any other warranties express or implied including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and no other person has been authorized to assume for IT Concepts any other liability in connection with the sale of its products IT Concepts shall not be liable for any loss or damages whether direct or indirect incidental or consequential resulting from the breach of any express warranty set forth herein Page 14 of 15 Extreme User Manual 4mm Videoscopes Version 1 0 11 0 About IT Concepts As our web site name suggests International Technology Concepts is a company with business activities throughout the world We believe that the cross cultural communication of ideas needs cost saving initiatives and innovative thinking makes us stronger and more likely to succeed After all wherever we live and work in the world we all know a good thing when we see one and we all smile in the same language Our design and manufacturing competencies in areas such as optics fiber optics video electronics and fine mechanics are concentrated on RVI Since 1990 our c
3. a W Concepts Remote Visual Inspection International Technology Concepts Product Manual Videoscope Models E2 4 100 E2 4 150 E2 4 200 E2 4 300 www itconceptsworld com info itconceptsworld com Extreme User Manual 4mm Videoscopes Version 1 0 Introduction Thank you for purchasing an Extreme 4mm Videoscope This manual provides you the information necessary to operate and maintain an Extreme Videoscope Page 1 of 15 Extreme User Manual 4mm Videoscopes Version 1 0 Table of Contents 1 0 Warnings and Precautions 2 0 Overview 3 0 Nomenclature 4 0 Operation 5 0 Optimum Imaging Results with Extreme Videoscopes 6 0 Side View Tip Adapters 7 0 User Serviceable Parts 8 0 Maintenance Cleaning 9 0 Service 10 0 Warranty 11 0 About IT Concepts Appendices Appendix A 4mm Extreme Videoscope Specifications Appendix B iCapture Product Information Page 2 of 15 Extreme User Manual 4mm Videoscopes Version 1 0 1 0 Warnings and Precautions GENERAL WARNING AND PRECAUTIONS READ For operator safety be sure to read and understand this user manual before using an Extreme Videoscope POSSIBLE EXPLOSION HAZARD Do not use in explosive environments ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD The Extreme Videoscope handpiece covers should never be removed There are no user serviceable parts inside the Extreme Videoscope handpiece Direct all service requirements to an IT Concepts Service Center VENTILATION Any
4. a mini image capture and display device for use with Videoscopes and CCD Cameras The iCapture features a bright LCD display to view live video or stored still images Images can be effortlessly saved to a memory card for later transfer to a personal computer E smart iCap In addition to its image capture capabilities the iCapture can provide power for IT Concepts Videoscopes and CCD Cameras This feature means the iCapture is a practical and highly portable alternative to a fully featured video imaging hub Specifications part number 010 0073 Display Type 4 in 10 2 cm TFT LCD Resolution 960 x 234 pixels Video System NTSC PAL Connector IT Concepts 5 pin Media Flash Memory CompactFlash Type Format FAT16 File Formats BMP or TIFF Capacity Up to 500 images The iCapture Smart is powered by a 100 240V AC adapter with a stabilized 9 12V DC output IT Concepts LLC 412 767 5840 www itconceptsworld com
5. ent is employed to securely attach a side view tip adapter to the distal tip of the Extreme Videoscope The exercise of removing and attaching Extreme Videoscope head guards and side view tip adapters needs to be done with care Head guards and side view tip adapters are small and are easily dropped and lost if care is not employed Extreme Videoscope head guards and side view tip adapters should be removed and attached over a suitable clean flat surface with good lighting No force should be required to remove or attach Extreme Videoscope head guards and side view tip adapters The process should be done by hand only Tools such as pliers should NEVER be used for removing and attaching Extreme Videoscope head guards and side view tip adapters The side view tip adapter double thread arrangement can be tricky particularly for users with large and or worn fingers When the head guard has been removed the side view tip adapter should be introduced to the distal tip with both items perpendicular to each other The side view tip adapter should be rotated in a clockwise motion to engage the first thread on the Extreme Videoscope distal tip When this thread has been engaged and the side view tip adapter has been rotated a couple of times the side view tip adapter will appear to lose the thread At this point the side view tip adapter should be carefully pushed forward to engage the second thread When the second thread has been engaged and the side view tip
6. ft 3 0m 9 8 ft Videoscope Camera Advanced color digital image sensor Video Output NTSC Articulation Manual 2 way 120 up down articulation with force variance braking control Direction of View 0 Forward Field of View 60 Depth of Field 6mm 0 236 in to 23mm 0 905 in Optimum Working Distance 7mm 0 276 in Freeze Frame amp Image Capture Easy access push button switch on handpiece Outer Layer Insertion Tube Sheathing Tungsten briad Insertion Tube Construction Multiple layer industrial design with tungsten wire polyurethane sheathing and a steel monocoil core Insertion Tube Bend Radius 35mm 1 38 in Operating Temperature Working Length 10 to 80 C 14 to 176 F Housing and Light Guide Cable 10 to 50 C 14 to 122 F Fluid Resistance Working length will withstand immersion in water mineral and synthetic lubricating oils and hydraulic fluids aviation fuel kerosene gasoline and diesel fuel Pressure Resistance Working length is resistant to 1 bar 14 5 psi Hazardous Environments Not rated for use in hazardous environments Side View Tip Adapter Direction of View 90 Side Field of View 60 Depth of Field See note 1 Optimum Working Distance See note 1 Adapter Connection Double threaded arrangement Note 1 Specifications not yet released Note 2 Specifications are subject to change without notice IT Concepts LLC 412 443 3946 Page 1 of 1 www itconceptsworld com ture The iCapture is
7. light source display or other peripheral electrical item used with an Extreme Videoscope requires adequate ventilation to prevent overheating Do not cover or drape one of these items To ensure adequate airflow be sure to provide a minimum 2 inch 5 1cm distance between the front and rear of these items and any solid objects LAMP REPLACEMENT Use caution when replacing the lamp it may be hot Only use IT Concepts 24W Metal Halide Arc Lamp part number 401 0036 EARTH GROUND REQUIRED ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Proper use of an Extreme Videoscope requires the presence of a protective earth ground path at the AC power source Use of two conductor extension cords or any other actions that may result in the loss of this ground path are in violation of the product s safe operating requirements WARNING ULTRAVIOLET INFRARED AND INTENSE VISIBLE RADIATION EMITTED FROM THE LAMP SOURCE SKIN OR EYE INJURY MAY RESULT 1 Avoid exposure of eyes and skin to lamp while in operation 2 Do not operate a light source without a light guide cable installed 3 Turn off the light source or turn the brightness control to minimum before directly viewing the distal end of an Extreme Videoscope EXTREME VIDEOSCOPE DISCONNECTION Always turn off the display before disconnecting an Extreme Videoscope WARNING Use of an Extreme Videoscope in a manner not specified by the manufacturer may impair the product s ability to protect the user from har
8. m WARNING An Extreme Videoscope should never come in direct contact with any voltage or current source Damage to the product and or electrical shock to the operator may result Page 3 of 15 Extreme User Manual 4mm Videoscopes Version 1 0 1 0 Warnings and Precautions continued EXTREME VIDEOSCOPE USAGE PRECAUTIONS Do not bend or twist the bending section at the end of the insertion tube by hand Always use the articulation controls to move the tip Whenever inserting or withdrawing an Extreme Videoscope first adjust the articulation controls to the central neutral position to straighten the distal tip Never apply excessive force when inserting or withdrawing an Extreme Videoscope The bending section is vulnerable to tension and compression forces and may be damaged Never try to force articulation knobs beyond their mechanical stops Protect Extreme Videoscopes from unnecessary moisture heat dust and shock Never leave an Extreme Videoscope unattended when it is connected to an operating light source Extreme Videoscopes are never to be used to observe within a human or animal body Page 4 of 15 Extreme User Manual 4mm Videoscopes Version 1 0 2 0 Overview Extreme Videoscopes have been designed for use in combination with IT Concepts video imaging hubs image capture and display devices and light sources Extreme Videoscopes are intended for industrial Remote Visual Inspection RVI applications
9. onnector Insert the female open end of the 5 pin light guide plug connector cable into the video imaging hub or image capture and display device umbilical cable socket Insert the light guide plug into a light source Verify that all plugs and connectors are securely in place Power on the video imaging hub or image capture and display device An image will now appear on the video imaging hub or image capture and display device Adjust the light source intensity control to provide an appropriate amount of light for the object being viewed The image capture and display device which is most typically used with an Extreme Videoscope is the iCapture Please see appendix B for iCapture product information Page 7 of 15 Extreme User Manual 4mm Videoscopes Version 1 0 5 0 Optimum Imaging Results with Extreme Videoscopes The Extreme series of Videoscopes are different from typical Videoscopes that utilize CCD image sensors In terms of imaging performance the Extreme series of Videoscopes fits neatly between conventional Fiberscopes and CCD Videoscopes For most industrial applications Fiberscopes are acceptable an Extreme Videoscope is better but a CCD Videoscope is best Extreme Videoscopes can deliver satisfactory high fidelity images which reveal sufficient information for users to make sound RVI decisions The best Extreme Videoscope images can be obtained when due attention is paid to the following points a The display needs to be adju
10. osmopolitan resources have allowed us to respond quickly to the demands of our customers and create practical and cost effective solutions for demanding applications IT Concepts is a privately owned U S corporation and our headquarters are in Pleasanton California This location is our worldwide business hub with customer service manufacturing repair and inventory resources The primary manufacturing and R amp D for our products takes place at two sites in Russia The largest is in St Petersburg where we have our main manufacturing and R amp D location with extensive optical video electronics and software resources The newest facility is in Novgorod where we have a state of the art electronics fabrication facility In Germany we have a newly formed subsidiary that provides customer support and product service for customers in Europe the Middle East region and Africa We offer an extensive range of RVI products to customers throughout the world The products that we have represent serious competition for any RVI products that maybe encountered in today s marketplace It is our aim to provide products with features that are necessary for the user and avoid pushing customers to buy features that are expensive but not really necessary Page 15 of 15 4mm Extreme Videoscope E2 4 100 E2 4 150 Diameter 4 0mm 0 157 in 4 0mm 0 157 in 4 0mm ee 157 in 4 0mm ee 157 in Working Length 1 0m 3 3 ft 1 5m 4 9 ft 2 0m 6 6
11. sted so that the brightness level is low and the contrast level is high This combination of adjustments is essential to produce satisfactory images b The advanced color digital imaging sensor used in the Extreme Videoscope is not sensitive enough for satisfactory operation beyond 3cm scope tip to inspection target c The Extreme Videoscope is not suitable for use in ambient light The Extreme Videoscope is most suitable for use in enclosed areas where the inspection target is illuminated by the Extreme s light source d Extreme Videoscope images are best viewed on small displays e The color fidelity of the 4mm Extreme is not as brilliant as a Videoscope with a CCD sensor Color and hue settings need to be adjusted to high levels to obtain the best results Page 8 of 15 Extreme User Manual 4mm Videoscopes Version 1 0 6 0 Side View Tip Adapters Optional side view tip adapters are available for Extreme Videoscopes Side view tip adapters allow the Videoscope s direction of view to be changed trom 0 forward viewing to 90 side viewing Before a side view tip adapter can be attached fo the distal tip of an Extreme Videoscope the scope s head guard must be removed The head guard is a simple protective ring that is threaded on to the very distal tip of the Extreme Videoscope When the head guard has been removed a side view tip adapter can be threaded on to the distal tip of the Extreme Videoscope A double threaded arrangem
12. such as the interior inspection of engines pipes and other difficult to access areas Extreme Videoscopes allow quality control troubleshooting and maintenance tasks to be performed with the smallest amount of equipment downtime while maximizing safety efficiency and operational time Page 5 of 15 Extreme User Manual 4mm Videoscopes Version 1 0 3 0 Nomenclature Insertion tube with Handpiece external wear articulation resistant tungsten controls and lt braid articulation brakes Armored umbilical cable ee si a Distal tip D J articulation Bending section Strain relief PMT protection kN Zo i Image capture Do a gt i button Light guide plug lt EN SY light guide plug adapter detached Connector for 5 pin Light Guide Plug Connector Cable Page 6 of 15 Extreme User Manual 4mm Videoscopes Version 1 0 4 0 Operation To use an Extreme Videoscope with an IT Concepts video imaging hub or image capture and display device open the case and identify the 5 pin light guide plug connector cable 5 pin Light Guide Plug Connector Cable ja O Male white end Female open end Remove the Extreme Videoscope from the case holding the handpiece with one hand and the insertion tube with the other Place the Extreme Videoscope on a flat surface Insert the male white end of the 5 pin light guide plug connector cable into the Extreme Videoscope light guide plug c
13. vice or repair North America IT Concepts LLC 3390 Saxonburg Blvd Building A Suite 250 Glenshaw PA 15116 USA Tel 412 767 5840 E mail itoolsystemservice itconceptsworld com Web www itconceptsworld com Europe Middle East and Africa IT Concepts GmbH Georg Ohm Str 2 35633 Lahnau Germany Tel 49 6441 6792990 E mail info itconceptsworld de Web www itconceptsworld de Rest of the World IT Concepts LLC 3390 Saxonburg Blvd Building A Suite 250 Glenshaw PA 15116 USA Tel 412 767 5840 E mail itoolsystemservice itconceptsworld com Web www itconceptsworld com Page 13 of 15 Extreme User Manual 4mm Videoscopes Version 1 0 10 0 Warranty IT Concepts warrants its products when new to be free from defects in material and workmanship and to perform in accordance with manufacturer s specifications under normal use and service for a period of one year from the date of purchase from IT Concepts IT Concepts obligation under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of products determined by IT Concepts to be defective within the warranty period at no cost to the original purchaser except for return shipping expenses It shall be the purchaser s responsibility to return the product to IT Concepts The warranty does not cover lamps accessories or optional equipment not manufactured by IT Concepts but these items may be covered by separate manufacturers warranties This warranty extends
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