GE XL Lv User manual

GE
Digital Solutions Remote Visual Inspection
XL Lv VideoProbe
XLLVBMAN Rev. B
March 2017

XL Lv VideoProbe
Operating Manual
XLLVBMAN Rev.A
April 2016

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E-mail:[email protected]

1. Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................... 12
AboutthisManual...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Battery XL Lv .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Indicators, and Connectors ............................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Controls............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
2. Safety Information....................................................................................................................................................... 17
Symbols and Terms.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
General Warnings...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
General Cautions........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 18
Battery Warnings ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Symboles et termes employés........................................................................................................................................................................ 20
Avertissementsgénéraux.................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Mentionsgénérales«Attention»................................................................................................................................................................ 20
Avertissementsliésàlabatterie.................................................................................................................................................................. 21
3. Getting Started.............................................................................................................................................................. 23
System Removal ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 23
System Power On ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
SystemPowerO....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
System Storage............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 25
MountingAccessories ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 26
Battery ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 27
Battery Charge Level............................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Charging Battery......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Keyboard Support...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Saving Images and Video.................................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Optical Tip......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
4. Common Tasks .............................................................................................................................................................. 33
GO TO Menu.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 33
GO TO > File Manager............................................................................................................................................................................................. 33
GO TO > Eject Hardware....................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
GO TO > Zoom Level ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 35
GO TO > Light Output.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 36
GO TO > Long Exposure ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 37
GOTO>Inverse+....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 38
GO TO > Invert............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
GOTO>Annotations............................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
Live Main Menu ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 40
Live Main Menu > Light Output ..................................................................................................................................................................... 40
Live Main Menu > Image Control.................................................................................................................................................................. 41
Live Main Menu > Image Control > Image Brightness .............................................................................................................. 42
Live Main Menu > Image Control > Zoom Level............................................................................................................................... 43

Live Main Menu > Image Control > Invert ............................................................................................................................................ 44
LiveMainMenu>Annotation.......................................................................................................................................................................... 45
LiveMainMenu>Annotation>Text.......................................................................................................................................................... 46
LiveMainMenu>Annotation>Arrow..................................................................................................................................................... 47
LiveMainMenu>Annotation>Preset.................................................................................................................................................... 48
LiveMainMenu>Annotation>HideAnnotation........................................................................................................................... 49
Live Main Menu > File Manager ..................................................................................................................................................................... 50
Live Main Menu > Eject Hardware............................................................................................................................................................... 51
Live Main Menu > Setup ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 52
5. Operation.......................................................................................................................................................................... 53
Live Main Menu > Setup ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 53
Live Main Menu > Setup > Screen/Display Setup............................................................................................................................ 53
Live Main Menu > Setup > Screen/Display Setup > Battery Icon....................................................................................... 54
Live Main Menu > Setup > Screen/Display Setup Date / Time............................................................................................. 55
Live Main Menu > Setup > Screen/Display Setup > Logo......................................................................................................... 56
Live Main Menu > Setup > Screen/Display Setup > Text Color............................................................................................ 57
Live Main Menu > Setup > Screen/Display Setup > White Balance................................................................................. 58
Live Main Menu > Setup > Video Record Setup ............................................................................................................................... 59
Live Main Menu > Setup > Video Record Setup > Save Location...................................................................................... 60
Live Main Menu > Setup > Video Record Setup > MPEG Quality........................................................................................ 61
Live Main Menu > Setup > Still Image Setup....................................................................................................................................... 62
Live Main Menu > Setup > Still Image Setup > Save Location.............................................................................................. 63
Live Main Menu > Setup > Still Image Setup > Format............................................................................................................... 64
Live Main Menu > Setup > Still Image Setup > JPEG Quality................................................................................................. 65
LiveMainMenu>Setup>AudioAnnotationSetup ..................................................................................................................... 66
LiveMainMenu>Setup>AudioAnnotationSetup>PlaybackVolume .................................................................. 67
Live Main Menu > Setup > Language Setup........................................................................................................................................ 68
Live Main Menu > Setup > System Tools ................................................................................................................................................ 69
Live Main Menu > Setup > System Tools > System Info............................................................................................................. 70
Capturing Images and Video............................................................................................................................................................................ 71
Steering the VideoProbe....................................................................................................................................................................................... 71
ArticulationLock.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 71
ArticulationHome..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 72
Freeze Frame................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 73
Freeze Frame Menu.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 74
File Manager................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 75
File Manager > Recall.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 75
Recalled Image Menu............................................................................................................................................................................................. 76
File Manager > Copy................................................................................................................................................................................................ 77
File Manager > Delete............................................................................................................................................................................................. 78
File Manager > Create Folder ......................................................................................................................................................................... 79
File Manager > Rename........................................................................................................................................................................................ 80
File Manager > Still Image Setup................................................................................................................................................................... 81
File Manager > Video Record Setup........................................................................................................................................................... 81
Video Playback Menu.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 82
MenuDirectedInspection(MDI)..................................................................................................................................................................... 83

7. Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................84
Inspecting and Cleaning the System......................................................................................................................................................... 84
Cleaning Optical Tips............................................................................................................................................................................................... 84
Service.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 85
8. Technical Specications ........................................................................................................................................... 86
Operating Temperature........................................................................................................................................................................................ 86
Camera................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 86
System................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 86
Power ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 87
Power Supply ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 87
StandardsComplianceandClassications......................................................................................................................................... 87
Software............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 88
Probe Measurements.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 89
9. Appendix ........................................................................................................................................................................... 90

1 Introduction
About this Manual
This manual and the related equipment is intended for visual inspection technicians with a basic
understanding of inspection principles and practices, and who are familiar with basic computer
operations, but who may not have experience with a video borescope system.
The manual contains complete setup, operating, and maintenance instructions for the XL Lv
video borescope system. The manual also provides a product overview, step-by-step procedures,
and reference information.
To ensure operator safety, please read and understand this manual prior to using the system.
Standard Kit Components
XL Lv
XL Lv Storage Case
Optical Tip Storage Case
Documentation USB Thumbdrive
USB Thumbdrivel
Quickstart Card
2-hour Li-Ion Battery
ACAdapter/BatteryCharger
Optional Accessories
Headset Neck Strap
VGAVideoCable  16GBUSBThumbdrive
IT Gripper Belt Clip
IT Rigidizer Sun Visor
Mini-MagicArm  MountingKit
Car Cord Keyboard
Handset Holder
Soft Case
Spare 4 hour battery
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XL Lv
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Indicators, and Connectors
1. LCD Screen
2. Integrated 2.5 mm headset/microphone jack
3. VGAoutput
4. Controls
5. 2-hour Lithium Ion Battery
6. Battery Locking Screw
7. Battery Charge Indicator
8. ACtoDCAdaptorInput
9. USB Bay
10. Insertion Tube Strap
11. Insertion Tube
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Controls
The following buttons control basic and advanced operation of the XL Lv VideoProbe
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1 Left Soft Key
ActivatesscreencommandlistedonsystemLCD.Thiskeywillmostfrequentlyreturntheuser
BACKonescreen.
2 Power/Exit
Turnssystempoweron/o.Alsousedtoexitmenus,returntolive/frozenvideoanddisable
image control features.
3 Joystick
Controls articulation. Press to activate the Live Main Menu, Recalled Image Menu, and Freeze
Frame Menu. Push the joystick left/right/up/ down to navigate menus and sub-menus.
4 Steering Control
Press and release to keep bending neck locked in place after the joystick is released.
AlockwillappearontheLCDwhenenabled.Pressandreleaseagaintounlockthesteering
control.ThelockwilldisappearfromLCDwhendisabled.Also,pressandholdtoengage
HOMEfunctiontostraightenbendingneck.AblinkingHomeiconwillappearontheLCD
whenenabled.Thisiconwilldisappearwhennished.
5 Freeze/Enter
Freezestheimageon-screen.Alsoactsasenterkeyforselectingoptions.
6 Right Soft Key
ActivatesscreencommandlistedonsystemLCD.ThiskeywillmostfrequentlyservetoSELECT
active menu choices.
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2 Safety Information
Note: Before using or servicing the system, read and understand the following safety information.
Symbols and Terms
The following symbols appear ontheproduct:
See accompanying documentation.
General Warnings
The following warning statements apply to use of the system in general.
Warningstatementsthatapplyspecicallytoparticularproceduresappearinthecorresponding
sections of the manual.
Do not allow the conductive insertion tube, system or its working tools to come in direct
contact with any voltage or current source. Prevent all contact with live electrical conductors or
terminals. Damage to the equipment and/or electrical shock to the operator may result.
Do not use this system in explosive environments
 USEPROPERLY.Usinganypieceofthisequipmentinamannernotspeciedbythe
manufacturer may impair the product’s ability to protect the user from harm.
XL Lv power supply is rated for indoor use only.
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General Cautions
The following caution statements apply to use of the XL Lv device in general. Caution statements
thatapplyspecicallytoparticularproceduresappearinthecorrespondingsectionsofthemanual.
HANDLE PROBE CAREFULLY. Keep the insertion tube away from sharp objects that might
penetrate its outer sheath. Keep the whole insertion tube as straight as possible during
operation; loops or bends anywhere in the tube decrease its ability to steer the probe tip.
Avoidbendingtheinsertiontubesharply.
Note: AlwaysusetheHomebuttontostraightenthebendingneckbeforewithdrawing
insertion tube from inspection area or putting probe away. Never pull, twist, or straighten
thebendingneckbyhand;internaldamagemayresult.Attherstsignofdamage,return
the probe for repair.
Certain substances may damage the probe. For a list of substances that are safe for the probe,
see“ChemicalCompatibility”intheAppendix.
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Battery Warnings
Onlyusethebattery(XLGOABATTAorXLGOABATTB)andpowersupply(XLGOACHGR)specied
for use with the XL Lv system. Before use, thoroughly review the instructions in this manual for
the battery and battery charger to fully understand the information contained in them, and
observe the instructions during use.
WARNING
•Donotplacethebatteryinreorexceedthebatteryoperatingtemperature.
• Do not pierce the battery with nails, strike the battery with a hammer, step on the battery,
or otherwise subject it to strong impacts or shocks.
• Do not expose the battery to water or salt water, or allow the battery to get wet.
• Do not disassemble or modify the battery.
 BatteryCommunicationError.ContactCustomerServiceat+18662462638.
Using the battery outside its recommended operating range will result in degradation of the
performance and service life. When storing the battery, be sure to remove it from the base unit.
Recommended temperature range for Li-ion battery operation.
Discharge(whenusingtheinstrument): :-20˚Cto46˚C
Recharging     :0˚Cto40˚C
Storage     :-25˚Cto+60˚C
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Remarque:avantl’utilisationoul’entretiendusystème,vousdevezlire
et comprendre les informations de sécurité qui suivent.
Symboles et termes employés
Lessymbolessuivantssontapposéssurleproduit:
Voir la documentation jointe.
Avertissements généraux
Lesavertissementssuivantss’appliquentàl’utilisationdusystème
engénéral.Lesavertissementsquis’appliquentspéciquement
àdesprocéduresparticulièressontindiquésdanslessections
correspondantes de ce manuel.
 LesystèmeXLLvetlesoutilsdetravailqui
l’accompagnent ne doivent jamais entrer en contact direct
avec une source de tension ou de courant. Évitez tout contact
avec des conducteurs ou des bornes électriques sous tension.
L’équipement risquerait d’être endommagé, ou l’opérateur de
subir un choc électrique.
 N’utilisezpascesystèmedansunenvironnementà
risque d’explosion.
UTILISER CORRECTEMENT. Si un élément de cet
équipementestutiliséd’unemanièrenonindiquéeparle
fabricant, l’utilisateur peut ne plus être protégé des risques de
blessure.
 Mentionsgénérales«Attention»
Lesmentions«Attention»quisuivents’appliquentàl’utilisationde
l’appareilXLLvengénéral.Lesmentions«Attention»quis’appliquent
spéciquementàdesprocéduresparticulièressontindiquéesdansles
sections correspondantes du manuel.
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MANIPULERLASONDEAVECPRÉCAUTION.Maintenezlagaine
delasondeàl’écartd’objetspointusoutranchantsquirisqueraient
de traverser son fourreau. Maintenez toute la gaine aussi droite que
possiblependantl’utilisation:encasdeboucleoudecourbure,ilest
plusdiciledepiloterleboutdelasonde.Évitezdetropcourberla
gaine.
de traverser son fourreau. Maintenez toute la gaine aussi droite que
possiblependantl’utilisation:encasdeboucleoudecourbure,ilest
plusdiciledepiloterleboutdelasonde.Évitezdetropcourberla
gaine.
Remarque:utiliseztoujoursleboutonderangementpourredresser
le béquillage avant de rétracter la gaine de la zone d’inspection ou
derangerlasonde.Nemanipulezjamaislebéquillageàlamainpour
letirer,lecourberouleredresser:vousrisqueriezdel’endommager
àl’intérieur.Envoyezlasondeenréparationaupremiersigne
d’endommagement.
Certaines substances risquent d’endommager la sonde. Pour consulter
la liste des substances sans danger pour la sonde, voir Compatibilité
Chimique en annexe.
Avertissements liés à la batterie
Utilisezuniquementlabatterie(XLGOABATTAorXLGOABATTB)et
l’alimentation(XLGOACHGR)spéciéespourêtreutiliséesavecle
systèmeXLLv.
Avantutilisation,lisezattentivementlesinstructionscontenuesdans
cemanuelrelativesàlabatterieetauchargeurdebatteriepourbien
les comprendre, et respectez ces instructions pendant l’utilisation de
l’appareil.
AVERTISSEMENT
• Ne jetez pas la batterie au feu et ne dépassez pas sa température
de fonctionnement.
• Ne percez pas la batterie avec des clous, ne la frappez pas avec
unmarteau,nemarchezpasdessusetnelasoumettezpasàdes
impacts ou des chocs violents.
•N’exposezpaslabatterieàl’eaudouceousalée,etévitezdela
mouiller.
•Nedésassemblezpaslabatterieetnelamodiezpas.
Erreur de communication de la batterie. Veuillez contacter le
Serviceclientèleaunuméro+18662432638.        21

L’utilisation de la batterie en dehors de la plage de fonctionnement
recommandée entraînerait une dégradation de ses performances et de
salongévité.Lorsquevousstockezlabatterie,veillezàlaretirerdesa
base.
Plage de température recommandée pour le fonctionnement de la
batterie Lithium-Ion.
Décharge(àl’utilisationdel’appareil):-20˚Cà+46˚CRecharge,0˚Cà
+40˚CStockage,-25˚Cà+60˚C           
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3 Getting Started
System Removal
Gently remove the insertion tube and handset from the storage case.
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