FLIR VS70 User manual

User’s manual
FLIR VS70
High definition videoscope inspection camera


User’s manual
FLIR VS70
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Table of contents
1 Disclaimers. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Copyright. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1
1.2 Quality assurance . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1
1.3 Documentation updates . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.4 Disposal of electronic waste. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2
1.5 FCC Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.6 Industry Canada compliance. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 3
2 Safety information . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 5
4 Description . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 6
4.1 Monitor . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 6
4.1.1 Function buttons . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 8
4.1.2 Display icons . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.2 Articulating probe . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9
4.3 Wireless transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .10
4.4 Probe accessories .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .10
4.5 Probe. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
5 Operation . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
5.1 Basic operation .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .12
5.1.1 Controlling the camera LED light
intensity . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
5.1.2 Taking a picture . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .12
5.1.3 Recording a video. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
5.2 Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
5.3 Factory Default Profiles menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
5.4 Installing probe accessories. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .14
5.5 Articulating probe . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
5.5.1 Articulating probe—wireless version . . . . . . .. . . . . . .15
5.5.2 Articulating probe—direct version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
5.6 Wireless transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .17
5.6.1 Wireless transmitter—wireless version. .. . . . . . . . . .17
5.6.2 Wireless transmitter—direct version . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
5.7 Managing stored pictures and videos. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .19
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5.7.1 Viewing pictures and videos on the monitor
display . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
5.7.2 Transferring files to a PC . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .19
5.7.3 Deleting the picture/video memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
5.8 Video output to a TV or external monitor . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
5.9 Reset. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .20
5.10 Rear stand . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .20
6 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .21
6.1 Cleaning . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .21
6.2 Battery recharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .21
7 Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .22
7.1 Monitor . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .22
7.2 Transmitter . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .23
7.3 Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
7.4 Probes and cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .24
7.5 Earphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
7.6 Part numbers . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .24
8 Technical support for external meters . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
9 FLIR Test and Measurement Limited 2 Year Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
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1 Disclaimers
1.1 Copyright
© 2016, FLIR Systems, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. No parts of the soft-
ware including source code may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed or
translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means,
electronic, magnetic, optical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written per-
mission of FLIR Systems.
The documentation must not, in whole or part, be copied, photocopied, repro-
duced, translated or transmitted to any electronic medium or machine readable
form without prior consent, in writing, from FLIR Systems.
Names and marks appearing on the products herein are either registered trade-
marks or trademarks of FLIR Systems and/or its subsidiaries. All other trade-
marks, trade names or company names referenced herein are used for
identification only and are the property of their respective owners.
1.2 Quality assurance
The Quality Management System under which these products are developed
and manufactured has been certified in accordance with the ISO 9001 standard.
FLIR Systems is committed to a policy of continuous development; therefore we
reserve the right to make changes and improvements on any of the products
without prior notice.
1.3 Documentation updates
Our manuals are updated several times per year, and we also issue product-crit-
ical notifications of changes on a regular basis.
To access the latest manuals and notifications, go to the Download tab at:
http://support.flir.com
It only takes a few minutes to register online. In the download area you will also
find the latest releases of manuals for our other products, as well as manuals for
our historical and obsolete products.
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1 Disclaimers
1.4 Disposal of electronic waste
As with most electronic products, this equipment must be disposed of in an envi-
ronmentally friendly way, and in accordance with existing regulations for elec-
tronic waste.
Please contact your FLIR Systems representative for more details.
1.5 FCC Compliance
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential instal-
lation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be deter-
mined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to cor-
rect the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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1 Disclaimers
CAUTION
Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.
To comply with FCC/IC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation
distance of at least 20 cm must be maintained between the antenna of this de-
vice and all persons. This device must not be co-located or operating in con-
junction with any other antenna or transmitter.
WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
1.6 Industry Canada compliance
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Op-
eration is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause in-
terference, and (2) this devicemust accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of thedevice.
CAUTION
Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.
To comply with RSS 102 RF exposure compliance requirements, for mobile
configurations, a separation distance of at least 20 cm must be maintained be-
tween the antenna of this device and all persons. This device must not be co-
located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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2 Safety information
Note Before operating the device, you must read, understand, and follow all in-
structions, dangers, warnings, cautions, and notes.
Note FLIR Systems reserves the right to discontinue models, parts or accesso-
ries, and other items, or to change specifications at any time without prior notice.
WARNING
Make sure that children cannot touch the device. The device contains danger-
ous objects and small parts that children can swallow. If a child swallows an
object or a part, speak with a physician immediately. Injury to persons can
occur.
WARNING
Do not let children play with the packing material. These can be dangerous for
children if they use them as toys.
CAUTION
For the Articulating Probe, do not operate the articulation knob with the probe
in a coiled configuration. This will cause damage to the articulation controls.
This symbol, adjacent to another symbol or terminal, indicates that
the user must refer to the manual for further information.
This symbol, adjacent to a terminal, indicates that, under normal
use, hazardous voltages may be present.
Double insulation.
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3 Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of this FLIR VS70 video borescope.
This instrument is designed for use as a remote inspection device. It can be used
to peer into tight spots, and record and playback real-time video and images.
Typical applications include HVAC inspection, cable routing, and automotive/
boat/aircraft inspection. The monitor is designed with dual left- or right-handed
controls for maximum flexibility, and is available with a full line of accessories.
This borescope is shipped fully tested and, with proper use, will provide years of
reliable service.
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4 Description
4.1 Monitor
Figure 4.1 Monitor front view
1. Function buttons, see section 4.1.1 Function buttons, page 8.
2. Display.
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4 Description
Figure 4.2 Monitor rear view
1. Probe connector.
2. Rear stand.
Figure 4.3 Monitor bottom view, with access cover removed
1. USB connector.
2. Reset button.
3. SD card slot.
4. Video output jack.
5. Headset jack (audio and mic).
6. AC adapter connector.
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4 Description
4.1.1 Function buttons
For two-camera probe, press the button to toggle between the
side view and the front view camera lens.
• Press the button to take a picture.
• Press and hold down the button for 3 seconds to start/stop re-
cording a video.
Press the button to rotate the display 90°.
Press the buttons to increase/decrease the display resolution.
Press the buttons to increase/decrease the camera LED light
intensity.
Press and hold down the button for 5 seconds to switch on/off the
monitor.
• Press the buttons to navigate up/down in the setup menu.
• Press the button to access the picture/video memory.
• Press the button to open the setup menu.
• Press the button to select the highlighted menu item.
Press the button to exit the setup menu.
4.1.2 Display icons
Indicates that a picture is being taken.
Indicates that a video is being recorded.
Indicates the battery voltage status.
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4 Description
Indicates that a stored picture is being displayed.
Indicates that a stored video is being displayed.
Indicates playback of a stored video.
Indicates paused playback of a stored video.
4.2 Articulating probe
Figure 4.4 Articulating probe
1. Articulation knob (up/down).
2. Articulation knob (left/right).
3. Tension knob (left/right).
4. Articulating camera.
5. Tension knob (up/down).
6. Light intensity buttons.
7. Power button.
8. AC adaptor and extension cable sockets.
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4 Description
4.3 Wireless transmitter
Figure 4.5 Wireless transmitter
1. Probe connector.
2. Light intensity buttons.
3. Power button.
4. AC adaptor and extension cable sockets.
4.4 Probe accessories
Figure 4.6 Probe accessories
1. Anti-snag tip.
2. Magnet.
3. 45° mirror.
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4 Description
4.5 Probe
Figure 4.7 Probe
1. Camera.
2. Shaft.
3. Monitor connector.
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5 Operation
5.1 Basic operation
1. Insert an SD card into the SD card slot, located on the bottom of the monitor.
2. Connect the probe to the monitor or turn on the wireless adapter if applicable.
3. Press and hold down the
button for 5 seconds to switch on the
monitor.
4. If the battery indicator shows that the battery voltage is low or if the
monitor does not power on, recharge the battery. See section 6.2 Battery re-
charging, page 21.
5. Maneuver the probe into position to view the area to be examined. The probe
can be bent into the shape of the area to be examined. The optimum focus
distance is probe dependent.
6. For TWO-CAMERA PROBE, press the button to toggle between the
side view and the front view camera lens. Two-camera operation requires a
direct connection of the dual channel cable (VSC2-58-1FM) to the VS70
monitor.
7. Use the and buttons to zoom in and out.
5.1.1 Controlling the camera LED light intensity
Note The camera LEDs become warm when set to maximum intensity.
1. In wireless mode, use the light intensity buttons on the articulating probe
(see Figure 4.4 Articulating probe, page 9) or wireless transmitter (see Fig-
ure 4.5 Wireless transmitter, page 10) to increase/decrease the light intensity.
2. In direct mode, use the and buttons to increase/decrease the
light intensity.
5.1.2 Taking a picture
1. Press the button to take a picture and store it in the memory. The
icon is briefly displayed.
5.1.3 Recording a video
1. Audio can be recorded on the video via the microphone, located on the bot-
tom of the monitor. For audio recording, remove the bottom access cover.
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2. Press and hold down the
button for 3 seconds (long press) to start the
video recording. The icons are displayed.
3. While recording, you can take a picture by pressing the button (short
press).
4. Press and hold down the button for 3 seconds (long press) to stop the
video recording.
5.2 Setup menu
Monitor settings are adjusted in the setup menu.
DELETE ALL Delete all stored pictures and videos.
VIDEO OUTPUT For two-camera probe, select the front view or the
side view camera.
DATE/TIME SETUP Select the date and time format, set the date and
time, and select display on/off (when on, the date
and time are shown on the display and on the pic-
tures/videos).
LANGUAGE Select the menu display language.
VIDEO FORMAT Set the video output to NTSC or PAL format.
Press either of the two camera buttons (upper right
or upper left button) to access the Factory Default
menu for camera brightness, contrast, hue, and
saturation settings. See section 5.3 Factory Default
Profiles menu, page 14 for more information.
AUTO POWER OFF Set auto power off to 5, 10, 15, or 30 minutes or
DISABLE.
INPUT SOURCE Set the input source to DIRECT or WIRELESS.
1. Press the button to open the setup menu.
2. Press the or button to navigate to the desired menu item.
3. Press the button to select the highlighted menu item.
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4. Press the
or button to scroll through the options in an open menu
item.
5. Press the or button to increase/decrease the selected value.
6. Press the button to exit without saving.
7. After a change, do one of the following:
• Press the button to save the changed value.
• Press the button to exit without saving.
Note After 10 seconds of inactivity, the setup menu will exit without saving
any changes.
8. Press the button to move up one step in the menu hierarchy and to exit
the setup menu.
5.3 Factory Default Profiles menu
The FLIR VS70 has two factory default profiles (Default1 and Default2) and one
user profile for brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation camera settings. To ac-
cess the Factory Default menu, follow this procedure:
1. Navigate to the the VIDEO FORMAT screen in the setup menu as explained
in Section 5.2.
2. Press OK to open the TV OUTPUT NTSC/PAL selection screen
3. Press either of the camera buttons (top left or top right button) to access the
Factory Setup screen; The user profile settings will be shown, these can be
adjusted and saved by the user. Scroll down to Default1 or Default2 and
press OK to use one of the factory default profiles.
5.4 Installing probe accessories
Three accessories (mirror, anti-snag tip, and magnet) are supplied with each
probe.
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