DCS1100 - General Tools And Instruments
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1. 1618 5 49 Switchable Front Side View Probe the probe The handle also can be connected to any high performance probe for General s DCS1600 High Performance Recording Borescope System Among them are e Slim 5 5mm diameter soft metal and flexible obedient probes of various lengths up to 30m 98 ft e 6mm diameter articulating probes of two different lengths 1m and 2m An ultra slim 3 9mm flexible obedient probe that is thin enough to fit inside the spark plug hole of a gasoline engine or the glow plug hole of a diesel engine of the above probes have superior optical performance specifications including a depth of field of 10 to 60mm 0 4 to 2 4 in and a minimal focal length of 38mm 1 5 in for very close up viewing of areas of interest See the Optional Accessories section of this manual for part numbers and then visit http www generaltools com or call 212 431 6100 to order Ideally suited for aircraft automotive inspection maintenance and repair or for government security military tasks the DCS1100 system also can handle a wide variety of less demanding industrial tasks such as inspecting buildings for mold leaks or pests inspecting ducts and pipelines for corrosion or leaks and reading parts and serial numbers of equipment The DCS1100 offers a cost effective way for technicians mechanics contractors and repairmen to visually inspect inaccessible or hazardous areas and thus diagnose hidden system problems wi2. amp Instruments General s DCS1100 High Performance Video Borescope System is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year Subject to certain restrictions General will repair or replace this instrument if after examination the company determines it 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 to 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 for any cost attorneys fees expenses or losses alleged to be a consequence of any damage due to failure of or defect in any product including but not limited to any claims for loss of profits RETURN FOR REPAIR POLICY Every effort has been made to provide you with a reliable product of superior quality However in the event your instrument requires repair please contact our Customer Service to obtain an RGA Return Goods Authorization number before forwarding the unit via prepaid freight to the attention of our S
3. probe AV out jack FRONT 1 The DCS1100 handle s controls indicators and other physical features Figure 2 shows the key components FRONT of the P1618FS 49 probe VIEW SIDE VIEW To probe socket on DCS1100 handle Q View indicator lights Q View switch 2 The P1618FS 49 s controls indicators and other physical features SETUP INSTRUCTIONS INSTALL 4 BATTERIES To open the battery compartment on E the back of the handle lift up the semi circular metal ring on the screw in the recess at the bottom of the plastic compartment cover Using the ring as a crank turn the screw counterclockwise until the cover loosens Pulling on the ring pop the battery compartment open to expose the batteries Install four new AA batteries using the and marks inside the battery compartment as a guide Close the battery compartment cover and secure it by using the ring to turn the screw clockwise Finally push the ring over so it is flush with the top of the screw in the recess 6 ATTACHING OPTIONAL HIGH PERFORMANCE PROBE To replace the included front side view probe with another compatible high performance probe from General first detach the front side view probe from the handle by turning its collar counterclockwise and pulling the probe straight out and away To attach the new probe plug its connector into the handle s probe socket The probe and the handle mate in only o
4. GENERAL HIGH PERFORMANCE VIDEO BORESCOPE SYSTEM WITH 4 9mm SWITCHABLE FRONT SIDE VIEW FLEXIBLE OBEDIENT PROBE USER S MANUAL DCS1100 Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly before using this product TABLE CONTENTS Introduction nnana ER EE EE EXXXEXA 3 Key 4 Safety 5 4 Whats in the 4 Product 5 6 Setup 6 7 Install Four Batteries 6 Attaching an Optional 7 High Performance Probe Operating Instructions 7 8 Power On the System 7 Normal Operation 7 8 0 8 5 52 5 522222222222222 9 Maintenance 10 Optional 550 165 10 Warranty 11 Return for Repair 11 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing General Tools amp Instruments DCS1100 High Performance Video Borescope System with 4 9mm Diameter Switchable Front Side View Flexible Obedient Probe Please read this user s manual carefully and thoroughly before using the system The standard DCS1100 system consists of a handheld display unit controller the handle connected to General s
5. brightness is indicated by a 0 To magnify zoom on the display by factor of 50 1 5 zoom press the button The display will show a magnified version of the live video seen by the probe and the word ZOOM will appear on the bottom of the display for five seconds To zoom out to the default size press the 22 button again The display will revert to its previous size and the word NORMAL will appear on the bottom of the display for five seconds The button has a second function mirroring the live video feed The ability to mirror video is useful only when it is necessary to read text such as a serial number using an optional high performance probe outfitted with a mirrored viewing tip The effect of the double mirroring is to make the text readable as shown below To mirror the video feed press the button hold it for three seconds and then release the button The live video feed will then switch to a mirror image of itself with the letter at the top right of the screen mirroring and the M will remain until the next time the button is pressed and held for three seconds To view the video from the camera probe on a larger display such as a television or computer monitor plug the mini stereo plug at one end of the supplied video cable into the AV out jack labeled TV on the top of the 0651100 Plug either the yellow or white RCA plug at the other end of the cable in
6. collar that secures the probe to the handle The DCS1100 handle requires no routine maintenance other than periodic cleaning To clean it use a soft dry cloth Never use a wet cloth solvents or water If your video display has spots gently clean the camera head with a soft dry cloth Avoid leaving the handle in direct sunlight for long periods of time Whenever the DCS1100 will not be used for long periods of time remove the batteries and store the instrument in a cool dry and well ventilated place OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES High performance probes compatible with the DCS1100 Description General Part No 5 5mm 0 22 in x 1m 3 28 ft long Flexible Obedient Probe P16181SR M 5 5mm 0 22 in x 2m 6 6 ft long Flexible Obedient Probe P16182SR M 5 5mm 0 22 in x 3m 9 8 ft long Flexible Obedient Probe P16183SR M 5 5mm 0 22 in x 1m 3 28 ft long Soft Metal Probe P16181SM M 5 5mm 0 22 in x 3m 9 8 ft long Soft Metal Probe P16183SM M 5 5mm 0 22 in x 5m 16 ft long Soft Metal Probe P16185SM M 5 5mm 0 22 in x 10m 32 ft long Soft Metal Probe P161810SM M 5 5mm 0 22 in x 30m 98 ft long Soft Metal Probe P161830SM M 6 0mm 0 23 in x 1m 3 28 ft long Soft Metal Articulating Probe P16ART 1SM 6 0mm 0 23 in x 2m 6 6 ft long Soft Metal Articulating Probe P16ART 2SM 3 9mm 0 15 in x 0 75m 29 5 in long Flexible Obedient Probe P1839 M 10 WARRANTY INFORMATION General Tools
7. ervice Center at this address General Tools amp Instruments 80 White Street New York NY 10013 212 431 6100 Remember to include a copy of your proof of purchase your return address and your phone number and or e mail address 11 Specialty Tools amp Instruments GENERAL TOOLS amp INSTRUMENTS 80 White Street New York NY 10013 3567 PHONE 212 431 6100 FAX 212 431 6499 TOLL FREE 800 697 8665 e mail sales generaltools com www generaltools com DCS1100 User s Manual Specifications subject to change without notice 2011 GENERAL TOOLS amp INSTRUMENTS NOTICE WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS MAN DCS1100 7 13 11
8. ne way when the red dot under the collar on the end of the probe is aligned with the flat on the probe socket After orienting the new probe push its connector into the socket and tighten the collar by turning it clockwise Whether you use the included probe or an optional probe remember to remove the protective rubber cap from its camera end before using it OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS POWER ON THE SYSTEM To power on the DCS1100 press the black rubber button with the icon on the top of the grip and hold it for five seconds A green light at the bottom of the button will illuminate The word READY will appear inside a box in the middle of the display At the upper right of the display a green icon ees indicating the level of battery charge will appear To power off the 0651100 press the button and hold it for five seconds until the green light at the bottom of the amp button extinguishes NORMAL OPERATION To use the DCS1100 point the camera end of the probe at the area or object of interest Live video will appear on the display To change the view of the front side view probe toggle the view switch see Figure 2 To change the brightness of the display press the amp or button repeatedly until the screen is at the optimum brightness for your environment Each click of the buttons increases or decreases the brightness by one step Maximum brightness is indicated by a 15 at the bottom of the screen Minimum
9. thout the need for a complete disassembly or teardown KEY FEATURES e Super slim 4 9mm 0 193 in diameter x 1m long high performance P1618FS 49 switchable front side view probe with two separate cameras and light sources e 2 4 inch diagonal thin film transistor TFT LCD with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels e Separate controls for brightness up and down and 1 5X zooming mirroring of video e Video Out jack for connecting to a computer monitor or TV Powered by four AA batteries SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Although the high performance probes that attach to the DCS1100 are water dust and oil proof never insert them into any flammable gas or liquid including fuels in an oil gasoline or diesel tank Also remember that the probes are not electrically insulated so never bring them into contact with exposed AC wiring The DCS1100 is intended for industrial use only Do not use it for human or any other biological inspections WHAT S IN THE CASE The DCS1100 system comes fully assembled in a custom hard carrying case along with a 6 ft video cable and this user s manual PRODUCT OVERVIEW Figure 1 shows the key components of the DCS1100 handle shown attached to a generic camera probe D POWER button 2 4 in diagonal LCD Brightness Up button Power on light Q Brightness Down button Zoom Mirror button Hanger hole Q High performance probe Probe s camera head Socket for high performance
10. to the Video In jack of your TV or monitor The video will appear both on the TV or computer monitor and on the DCS1100 s display The only difference between the two displays is that video sent to an external monitor cannot be zoomed or mirrored SPECIFICATIONS Handle Display Type Thin film transistor TFT liquid crystal Size 2 4 in 61mm diagonal Resolution 320 x 240 pixels Estimated battery life 8 hours Operating temperature 32 to 140 F 0 to 60 C Storage temperature 32 to 140 F 0 to 60 C 3 68 x 8 25 x 2 26 in 93 5 x 209 5 x 57 5mm Weight w battery 12 6 oz 357g Probe Diameter 4 9mm 0 19 in Length 1m 39 37 in Operating temperature 32 to 131 F 0 to 55 C To IP57 standards Head material Stainless steel Head length 36mm 1 42 in Depth of field Horizontal field angle 45 2 Vertical field angle 34 Diagonal field angle 56 Light source 3 LEDs each w luminous intensity of 140 to 224 mcd millicandelas Weight 5 1 oz 1450 MAINTENANCE TIPS The Switchable Front Side View Probe contains thin wires running along its entire length Accordingly handle it with care Do not bend it more than 90 anywhere along its length Do not bend the probe more than 70 within 30mm 1 2 in of its camera tip Do not bundle the probe into a tight circle to store it Never use the camera end to clear its own path of debris Do not overtighten the
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