GE Swing Prism - NDT Rigid Borescope Operating Manual
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1. very durable package A computer optimized optical train of precision fabricated lenses capture a high resolution image at the viewing tip and carry it back to the eyepiece while a fiber optic bundle carries light in the other direction to illuminate the imaged area All models except Mini Rigids incorporate a triple tube shaft design and all metal construction which makes the scopes more durable to withstand rough handling in today s industrial workplace A removable pistol grip helps to get in those tight spaces when necessary and the rotatable shaft conveniently provides a complete perimeter view without having to rotate the entire scope body NOTE Mini Rigid models do not have rotable shaft integral zoom or focus features Distal Swing Prism for Panoramic Viewing Triple Tube Insertion Shaft for Increased Durability Rotary Scan for 360 Viewing Short Length Direction of View Adjustment Chisel Tip Design via Distal Swing Prism Standard DIN Eyepiece Detachable A Pistol Grip Handle Diopter Focus Adjustment Rigid Borescope Swing Prism Model Shown www gesensinginspection com Industrial Borescope 7 Below is a description of the functional components of the borescope Imaging System The imaging system includes the eyepiece optics the optical lens train and the distal lens set The eyepiece magnifies the image carried back by the lens train for viewing by the human eye On most models the eye2. GE Inspection Technologies Remote Visual Inspection Industrial Borescope Operating Manual www ge com inspectiontechnologies Blank Page Industrial Borescope 3 Table of Contents AHOAUGUAA sta a eet 4 Warnings and Precautions nrrrrrvevnenenennnnnenennennannaneneenet 5 System DeSCHriIptionS cccssccssessssssssssessssssessssessssssssssnssssesssensseeneasesees 6 System SOUP ice a MMS oh he eh att 8 Operation seis amm 9 Using Cameras with the Borescope nnsemnnsnnnnnnnnnannnnai 10 User Care and Maintenance meesenseneennnnnnennannaenannanena 11 TOUDICSNOOUNG ecaa E tees 11 System Specifications ccccccsecssecssseesssesssseeceessesseesesesseenseseeeees 12 Waranty pcx ceases i nam ets 13 SONIC Avsiatenedniawnhadnaaiied inners inating 13 IGCESSOMCS A eh te 14 Environmental Compliance cccscscssssssssseecstssessseesssssseensesenesees 15 www gesensinginspection com 4 Industrial Borescope Introduction Thank you for purchasing a GE Inspection Technologies industrial borescope We value your business and appreciate your choosing us as your remote visual inspection provider Our family of rigid borescopes includes over 400 different models all with unique combinations of diameter length direction of view and field of view to allow you to select the optimum scope for your application All use the highest performa
3. User Care and Maintenance The following troubleshooting hints may help you to immediately solve some performance problems If a problem is not solved using these suggestions call the Service Center and arrange to return your borescope for evaluation and repair Never attempt to disassemble the borescope If Image Is Not Clear and Sharp Object may be out of focus Try adjusting eyepiece diopter focus or moving the viewing tip further or closer to the object Lenses or glass windows may be dirty Clean glass surfaces on viewing tip and eyepiece with alcohol and cotton swab or soft cloth If using a c mount camera and Moire fringes appear patterns of curved line distor tion try rotating the camera slightly with respect to the eyepiece If Image Is Not Bright Enough Light source intensity may be at a low setting Turn to maximum intensity Viewing tip may be too far from object Move tip closer to object Lenses or glass windows may be dirty Clean glass surfaces on viewing tip light guide connector and eyepiece with alcohol and cotton swab or soft cloth Light source lamp may have degraded performance Install new lamp Light source capacity may be insufficient for application Try higher intensity light source www gesensinginspection com 12 Industrial Borescope Specifications Model Number Explanation The model number on your borescope indicates its specific characteristics Here are examples that show the
4. aviolet light to the inspection area and are purchased for use in applications where fluorescent dyes need to be stimulated with ultraviolet light www gesensinginspection com 8 Industrial Borescope Illumination System Continued Borescope Body The body is the hand piece of the borescope Focus Zoom Rotary Scan and Swing Prism control knobs are conveniently located on the body Shaft or Barrel The shaft or barrel is the working length of the borescope and carries the optical train into equipment to be inspected The shaft s unique triple tube design provides special protection of the optical train and enhances the durability of the scope Distal Section The distal section houses the termination point of the illumination fiber optic bundle and the lens set that focuses images into the optical train These components are assembled in a precise orientation to provide the highest possible imaging performance along with the desired direction and field of view System Setup Setup consists only of focusing the eyepiece to your eye plugging a light guide into the post and available light source and making a few checks to ensure the borescope is operating properly Focus the Eyepiece Remove protective lens caps and if desired and available attach the rubber eyecup Focus the eyepiece for your eye by rotating the focus knob while looking into the eyepiece The viewing tip should be pointed at an object with sharply defined edge
5. e eyepiece The pistol grip can be removed if desired by firmly pushing it forward Inserting the Borescope Before inserting the scope into an application be sure to check to see that the scope s path is not blocked Slowly insert the scope shaft into the equipment to be inspected and observe the view through the eyepiece Rotate the shaft if necessary to get the best viewing angle CAUTION Do not insert the borescope into moving machinery or a live electrical environ ment CAUTION Never apply lateral force to the shaft when inserted into equipment Any dents or bends in the shaft may break internal lenses or degrade the focus of the optical train Integral Zoom Function If your scope is equipped with integral zoom you can magnify the image up to 2X by rotat ing the zoom control knob counter clockwise The zoom control knob provides a continuous increase in magnification of the entire field of view throughout its rotation Rotary Scan You can see a full 360 around the scope tip by using the rotary scan knob to rotate the shaft clockwise and then counter clockwise A small nipple on the knob enables you to feel when the tip optics are pointed up without taking your eye away from the eyepiece Swing Prism Control If your scope is equipped with the swing prism feature you can also adjust the scope s direction of view to see more of an object s length than is visible in the scope s optical field of view This knob swings the entire fie
6. epiece Operating Temperature 40 to 121 C 40 to 250 F Shaft Pressure Resistance 3 bar 44 psig Fluid Resistance insertion tube only Shaft will withstand immersion in aviation fuel kerosene gasoline diesel fuel mineral and synthetic lubrication oils and hydraulic fluids most indus trial solvents and water www gesensinginspection com Industrial Borescope 13 Warranty GE Inspection Technologies warrants the industrial borescopes to be free of defects in mate rial and workmanship and to perform in accordance with the manufacturer s specifications when subject to normal use and service for a period of one year from the date of purchase GE Inspection Technologies will either repair or replace components found to be defective or at variance from the manufacturer s specifications within this time at no cost to the customer It shall be the purchaser s responsibility to return the instrument to the authorized service center This warranty does not cover breakage or failure due to tampering misuse neglect accidents improper installation modification shipping or to improper maintenance service and clean ing procedures This warranty is also void if the instrument is not used in accordance with the manufacturer s recommendations or if required service is performed by anyone other than an GE Inspection Technologies authorized agent No other express or implied warranty is given Service To obtain service for your
7. er so have this diameter information available when selecting the threaded coupler Digital Cameras must have a similar lens thread to the 35mm SLR cameras in order to be used with borescopes As with the 35mm SLR camera have the thread diameter available when selecting the threaded coupler 35mm Camera Filter Mount Coupler Borescope Digital Camera Filter Mount Coupler C Mount Color C Mount Coupler Video Camera Video Hook Up www gesensinginspection com Industrial Borescope 11 User Care and Maintenance User maintenance on a borescope can be summed up in two parts Keeping the scope clean and storing it properly when not being used Cleaning the Borescope After each use clean and dry the scope to prevent corrosion and long term exposure to residual chemicals 1 Clean the scope with a soft non abrasive cloth and water If necessary use a mild detergent solution and then wipe clean with a cloth dampened with water 2 Clean the glass surfaces in the viewing tip light guide connector and eyepiece with a lens tissue or cotton swab moistened in a lens cleaning solution or alcohol 3 Dry the entire scope completely and replace the protective lens caps CAUTION DO NOT immerse the scope body in water It is not watertight Proper Storage Store the system in its carrying case away from water high humidity high temperature direct sunlight dust salinity chemicals X rays vibration and shock
8. ld of view similar to a person turning their head to see what is beyond their peripheral vision The i id direction of view can be varied from a centerline of 55 to 115 oe Withdrawing the Borescope Distal Swing Prism Feature Take care when removing the scope from equipment that the shaft is pulled straight out and not inadvertently bent www gesensinginspection com 10 Industrial Borescope Using Cameras with the Borescope C mount video cameras 35mm SLR cameras and digital cameras can be used with bore scopes to document inspection images onto videotape 35mm film or digital data storage devices See your local GE Inspection Technologies Sales Representative to determine which is best for you An optical coupler is required to attach the camera to the eyepiece The proper coupler depends on the camera being used Video Cameras usually have a standard c mount fitting which requires a c mount coupler These couplers can have different focal lengths which determine the screen magnification of the image which in turn can impact image brightness The proper coupler will depend on the diameter of the scope being used and the available light on the target surface You may want to have more than one of these couplers to optimize performance on each inspection 35mm SLR Cameras require a threaded coupler that will screw on to the lens of the specific camera being used The diameter of the threads must match the lens thread diamet
9. methodology Rotary Scan RZ6 48 90 56 gt Rigid Borescope RU RZU indicate quartz fibers for UV inspections Has Integral Zoom feature Direction of View 6 0mm outer diameter p gt 48cm working length shaft length o gt 90 degree direction of view E Field of View 1 90 _ 56 degree field of view Swing Prism scopes are indicated by VAR in the model number 55 115 R10 69 VAR 50 Rigid Borescope Swing Prism Direction of View 69cm working length shaft length J Variable direction of view swing prism scope 50 degree field of view gt 10 0mm outer diameter Mini Rigids are indicated with an RM prefix RM27 14 70 80 N gt Mini Rigid Borescope Note Mini Rigids do not 2 7mm outer diameter have Rotary Scan Zoom 14cm working length shaft length or Focus features 70 degree direction of view 80 degree field of view GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS estate ataman Swing Prism Range Swings field of view centerline from 55 to 115 Rotary Scan Allows 360 perimeter viewing Integral Zoom Continuous magnification from 1X to 2X Depth of Field Focus Mini Rigids 3 mm 0 16 in to infinity Models with 35 FOV 10 mm 0 39 in to infinity All other models 5 mm 0 20 in to infinity Tube Construction Triple tube construction on all models except Mini Rigids Body Construction All metal construction except Mini Rigids removable pistol grip standard DIN ey
10. nce optics for a superior image and incorporate unique design features to enhance durability By following the use and care instructions in this guide you will be rewarded with years of dependable trouble free service Please read these instructions completely before use www gesensinginspection com Industrial Borescope 5 Warnings and Precautions The following precautions will help you to use your borescope safely and prolong its life Do not apply lateral force to the rigid shaft while inserted into equipment Only rotate the shaft or move it in and out to change the view e Keep protective caps on the eyepiece and viewing tip when the scope is not in use Take care not to drop the borescope on hard surfaces The optical lenses and glass covers will break from hard impacts e Protect borescope from unnecessary moisture heat dust and shock e Never leave the scope unattended when it is connected to an operating light source Do not leave the borescope connected to an operating light source for extended periods of non inspection time e Never use the instrument to observe within a human or animal body e Never insert the borescope into live electrical areas Use only recommended accessories because other products may lead to unpredictable performance www gesensinginspection com 6 Industrial Borescope System Description Your rigid borescope is designed to provide the highest performance optical imaging in a
11. orth South America 721 Visions Drive Skaneateles NY 13152 Tel 888 332 3848 315 554 2000 Email geit info ge com Europe Lotzen cker 4 72379 Hechingen Germany Tel 49 0 7471 9882 0 Email rvi infoeuropa ge com Asia Pacific Unit 1602 16 F Sing Pao Building 101 King s Road North Point Hong Kong Tel 852 2877 0801 Email rvi infohongkong ge com www gesensinginspection com PowerBar is a trademark of GEneral Electric Company Solarc is a registered trademark of Welch Allyn Inc Windex is a registered trademark of SC Johnson Brand amp Son Inc 2008 General Electric Company Manufactured in USA by GE Inspection Technologies RA102 Rev D ISO 9001 REGISTERED COMPANY Printed in USA
12. piece includes a diopter focus adjustment so different users can adjust the lens set to their particular vision prescription and use the borescope without glasses All GE Inspection Technologies eyepieces are of standard DIN design and therefore compatible with standard eyepiece attachments such as right angle adapters and camera couplers The optical lens train is a set of precision cut lenses placed in the shaft at specific distances apart to carry the image in sharp focus back to the eyepiece This lens train accounts for the rigid borescope s excellent resolution because the image is never broken into a finite number of optical fibers or video camera pixels The image remains unpixelated all the way to the operator s eye The distal lens set is a combination of lenses that capture images and focus them into the optical lens train This lens set determines the field of view and depth of field Illumination System The illumination system includes a bundle of fiber optic cables that extends from the light guide post to the viewing tip and any distal lenses at the tip that may focus or spread the light as it is projected This bundle serves as a conduit for light entering the post from a light guide and carries the light down the shaft to illuminate the target area for viewing Models with a U in the model number prefix contain a special illumination bundle made of quartz fibers These fibers provide optimum performance for transmitting ultr
13. s Typed text on white paper is a recommended target for this adjustment Plug into a Light Source Connect the exit end of an ACMI light guide to the rigid scope post and insert the other end into the light guide socket of an Everest VIT or other compatible light source Turn the light source on wait about 30 seconds for the lamp to reach peak intensity and check to ensure that a bright light is projected from the tip of the borescope The scope is now ready to use Check Operation Look through the eyepiece to ensure the scope is providing a sharp clear image Clean the eyepiece and distal cover glass if dirty Check the operation of all equipped features such as focus rotary scan zoom and swing prism If performance of any of these fea tures is degraded return the scope to the Service Center for evaluation and repair Continued use of a damaged scope could cause further damage www gesensinginspection com Industrial Borescope 9 Operation To effectively perform an inspection you must be familiar with the internal design of the appli cation you are inspecting and also be familiar with the operation of the borescope Inside the application your vision will be limited to the scope s field of view so you must be able to visual ize the location of the scope tip and its orientation to the area to be inspected Holding the Borescope Hold the scope body in one hand in a way that is comfortable and allows you to comfortably look into th
14. system call one of the Service Centers below If the problem cannot be corrected over the phone you will be given a return authorization number for shipment to the service center ALWAYS contact a GE Inspection Technologies Service Center for a Return Materials Authorization Number RMA prior to returning any products for service or repair USA GE Inspection Technologies Tel 315 554 2000 Product Service Dept Fax 1 866 899 4184 721 Visions Drive Email geit info ge com Skaneateles NY 13152 Germany GE Inspection Technologies Tel 49 7471 9882 20 Lotzen cker 4 Fax 49 7471 9882 30 72379 Hechigen Email rvi infoeuropa ge com Hong Kong GE Inspection Technologies Tel 852 2877 0801 Unit 1602 16 F Sing Pao Building Fax 852 2877 0868 101 King s Road Email rvi infohongkong ge com North Point Hong Kong www gesensinginspection com 14 Industrial Borescope Accessories Part Number Descriptions Scope Accessories RA103 Rubber eyecup RAEXx Xxx Various eyepiece extenders and angular adapters RPA x Rigid post adapters to accept Olympus R Wolf and Storz light guides LLG xx xx Liquid light guides MFLG xx Fiber optic light guides LGA xx Light guide adapters to fit various light sources and borescope posts Light Sources ELSV 60 60W Solarc light source with convenient single power video cable connection to C Mount color video camera ELS 24DC 24W Solarc light source ELS 24DC KIT ELS 24DC 24W Solarc light so
15. urce with AC adapter 12V PowerBar battery and charging system and operational carry pouch with shoulder strap ELS 120UV 120W UV White switchable light source FLS 200UV 200W UV White switchable light source Borescope Cameras and Video Accessories CAM V101 SET C Mount color video camera set CAM DS104 Digital camera set CAM SLR 35mm SLR Camera Set MON LCD 8 8 inch SVGA LCD monitor MON LCD 12 12 inch SVGA LCD monitor XA216 VGA head mounted viewer by MicroOptical XLGABSA XLG3 video borescope adapter www gesensinginspection com Industrial Borescope 15 Environmental Compliance The equipment that you bought has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production It may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environ ment In order to avoid the dissemination of those substances in our environment and to diminish the pressure on the natural resources we encourage you to use the appropriate take back systems Those systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials of your end life equipment in a sound way The crossed out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use those systems If you need more information on the collection reuse and recycling systems please contact your local or regional waste administration Visit www ge com inspectiontechnologies for take back instructions and more information about this initiative www gesensinginspection com Customer Support Centers N
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