GE Everest XLG3 VideoProbe User manual

Everest XLG3
™
VideoProbe
®
System
Operating Manual
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Copyright 2009 GE Inspection Technologies, LP. All rights are reserved. No one is permitted to reproduce or duplicate, in any form,
this manual or any part thereof without permission from GE Inspection Technologies, LP.
Software in this product is copyright GE Inspection Technologies, LP, or its vendors. All rights are reserved. The software is protected
by United States of America copyright and international treaty provisions applicable worldwide. Under such laws, the licensee is
entitled to use the copy of the software incorporated with this instrument as intended in the operation of the product in which it is
embedded. The software may not be copied, decompiled, reverse-engineered, disassembled, or otherwise reduced to human-
perceivable form. This is not a sale of the software or any copy of the software; all right, title, and ownership of the software remains
with GE Inspection Technologies, LP, or its vendors.
VideoProbe, ShadowProbe, and StereoProbe are registered trademarks of GE Inspection Technologies, LP. XL PRO, XLG3, iView,
All-Way, QuickChange, and Steer-and-Stay are trademarks of GE Inspection Technologies, LP.
NETGEAR is a registered trademark of NETGEAR, Inc. Firefox is a registered trademark of the Mozilla Foundation.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
GE Inspection Technologies, LP, assumes no responsibility for any injury to anyone, or for any illegal or improper use of the product,
that may result from failure to use this product in accordance with the information published in this manual.
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, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation
FCC Statement
This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to 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 television reception, which is found by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment or devices
• Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver's
• Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/lV technician for assistance
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be
installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body.
Safety Notices
Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.
Do not use this product near water, for example. in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.

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Contact Information
Service
To obtain service for your system, call one of the service centers below. If the problem
cannot be corrected over the phone, you will be given a Return Materials Authorization
Number (RMA) for shipment to the service center.
Always contact a GE Inspection Technologies service center for an RMA prior to returning
any products for service or repair.
Web Site
www.ge.com/inspectiontechnologies
USA GE Inspection Technologies
Product Service Dept.
721 Visions Drive
Skaneateles, NY 13152
Phone: [phone]
315-554-2000 ext. 1
Fax: [phone]
Germany GE Inspection Technologies GmbH
Lotzenäcker 4
72379 Hechingen
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Hong Kong GE Inspection Technologies (HK) Ltd.
Unit 1602, 16/F Sing Pao Building
101 King's Road
North Point
Hong Kong
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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Contents
Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
1 - Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Frequent Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
About the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
About the Image Processing Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
About the Network Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
About the Menu Directed Inspection Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Controls, Indicators, Connectors, etc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Navigating the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Restoring Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Informations sur la sécurité. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2 - Safe Powering and Grounding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Overview of Safe Powering and Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Verifying AC Earth Ground Path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Grounding With a DC Source (Battery) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Special Grounding Situations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3 - Setting Up and Putting Away the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Setting Up the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Changing the Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Changing the Optical Tip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Putting the System Away . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Communicating to a PC Through a Router or Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Manual Entry - Wireless Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
4 - Setting Up the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Reviewing Settings for Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Reviewing Settings for Image Format and Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Reviewing the Setting for Video Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Reviewing Settings for Text Color. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Reviewing Settings for a Logo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Reviewing Settings for Measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Reviewing Settings for the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Reviewing Settings for Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

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5 - Capturing Images and Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Process Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Steering the Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Freezing an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Working With a Recalled Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Working With a Split Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Adjusting the Brightness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Reducing “Noise” in Dark Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Correcting Wide-Angle Distortion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Lengthening Exposure Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Enhancing Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Zooming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Inverting an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Annotating With Text or Arrows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Saving an Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Working With Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
6 - Managing Files & Communicating With Other Computers . . . . . . 73
About the Thumbnail Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Working With Removable Storage Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Recalling a File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Creating, Renaming, or Deleting Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Copying Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Deleting Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Renaming a File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Archiving (Copying) Files to a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Using the Desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Sharing Files or Live Video With a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
7 - Measuring Features and Defects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
About Measuring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
3D Phase Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Stereo Measurements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Shadow Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Comparison Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Verifying Measurement Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Troubleshooting Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
8 - Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Inspecting and Cleaning the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Replacing the Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Checking and Replacing the Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Maintaining the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Replacing the Internal Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

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9 - Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
DVD Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Storing Data to USB Thumb Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
A - Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
B - Agency Certifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
C - Chemical Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
D - Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
E - Menu Trees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
F - Optical Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
6.2mm Internal Working Channel Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
G - Environmental Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

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1
Introduction
About This Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Getting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
System Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Frequent Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
About the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
About the Image Processing Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
About the Network Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
About the Menu Directed Inspection Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Controls, Indicators, Connectors, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Navigating the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Informations sur la sécurité . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
About This Manual
This manual is written for visual inspection technicians who have a basic understanding of
inspection principles and practices, and who are familiar with basic computer operations
(such as using a mouse and managing electronic files and folders), but who may not have
experience with a video borescope.
The manual provides a product overview, step-by-step procedures, and reference
information. It does not include repair information.
To ensure operator safety, read and understand this manual before using the system.
Getting Help
Beyond this manual you can get product help in several ways:
• Training
Introductory in-person training is free with your system purchase. Additional training is
available for a fee. Contact GE Inspection Technologies.
• Phone
For phone numbers, see “Service” on page iii.

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System Overview
The rugged and dependable Everest XLG3™ VideoProbe®system is an advanced video-
based flexible borescope used for remote visual inspection.
Working through access passages, the XLG3 system delivers high-resolution images of
internal details of turbine engines, airframes, automotive engines, piping, vessels, wind-
turbine gear boxes, underwater structures, etc.
The probe’s fiberoptic bundle illuminates the inspection area with light generated by a
75-watt high-intensity discharge (HID) arc lamp in the base unit. At the end of the probe, a
miniature camera assembly converts the image into an electronic image, and sends it
back through the probe. The system displays the image on the handset. No focusing is
required, because the XLG3 system contains a fixed-focus optical system with a large
depth of field.
If your system is equipped with measurement capability, you can measure defects and
features.
The XLG3 system is compatible with various removable storage devices: DVD-R, DVD+R,
compact Flash cards (Type 1), USB thumb drives, portable drives — most compatible
USB-based or compact Flash card-based devices.
With our QuickChange™ interchangeable probes, you can quickly reconfigure the system
for maximum productivity.
GE
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Everest XLG3
EverestXLG3
Case
(small size shown)
Base unit
(accessible when
case door is open,
as shown)
Handset
Probe
Base unit removed from case:
two positions for handset
Camera
Remote control

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Frequent Tasks
Setting Up the System — Summary
For details, see “Setting Up the System” on page 27.
1. Open case’s lids and front door.
2. Verify safe powering and grounding.
Inspect ground prong on power cord.
3. Connect to AC power, or attach battery.
4. Turn on power switch.
5. Remove insertion tube from storage reel.
6. Unwrap handset cable, and remove handset from case.
7. Install optical tip, accessories, and peripheral devices.
Capturing Images — Summary
For details, see “Capturing Images and Videos” on page 47.
1. Steer probe until desired view is displayed.
Position camera by moving joystick toward desired feature.
2. Freeze the image.
When desired image is displayed, press .
3. Save the image.
Press . Select Return. The image is saved.
Recording Video — Summary
For details, see “Working With Videos” on page 67.
1. Start recording video.
Press . Select Start Recording.
2. Stop recording video.
Press . Select Video Record > Stop Recording.
Putting the System Away — Summary
For details, see “Putting the System Away” on page 32.
1. Straighten bending neck.
2. Turn off system, and disconnect from power source.
3. Detach peripheral devices and accessories.
4. Return insertion tube to storage reel, and wrap handset cable.
5. Store system and components in case.

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About the Battery
Batteries for the XLG3 system are optional. Two sizes are available: one-hour and
two-hour.
To learn about removing, charging, or installing the battery, see “Maintaining the Battery”
on page 122.
About the Image Processing Package
The image processing package — which lets you enhance images under particular
circumstances — includes the following features.
Battery (one-hour size shown)
Feature Description Details
Distortion correction Flattens image edges when you use a
120° optical tip.
“Correcting Wide-Angle Distortion” on
page 56
Adaptive noise reduction Sharpens images when the probe is in a
dark area.
“Reducing “Noise” in Dark Images” on
page 54

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About the Network Package
The optional network software package — which delivers communication, file sharing, and
network functions for the XLG3 system — includes the following features.
Feature Description Details
PC and network
communications
You can communicate between the XLG3
system and a PC via a wired or wireless
network connection. Then you can browse
the XLG3 system from the PC and view,
download, or upload files. You can also
view live video from the PC (“video
streaming”). Note: The XLG3 system
cannot be connected directly to a PC. See
page 34.
“Communicating to a PC Through a Router
or Network” on page 34
“Reviewing Settings for Communications”
on page 45
“Sharing Files or Live Video With a PC” on
page 80
“To Save an Image” on page 66
Virtual desktop You can manage files and access other
applications via a graphical interface.
“Using the Desktop” on page 78
Internet browsing You can access web pages for viewing,
downloading, or uploading.
E-mail You can access any outside e-mail service
to send e-mail with files attached.
Internal WiFi A built-in wireless card lets you connect to a
wireless access point.
Internet
PC
Network
Wired/Wireless
Router

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About the Menu Directed Inspection Package
Menu Directed Inspection (MDI) is the first software tool to standardize the inspection
process in the NDT industry. MDI software helps guide inspectors through the inspection
process and intelligently auto-generates a report—saving time, improving quality and
increasing productivity.
Menu Directed Inspection (MDI) software provides an advantage and convenience during
the inspection process. MDI makes labeling images and videos easier and automatically
generates reports from the VideoProbe within a few steps.
Benefits to using MDI include:
• Standardized Inspection Lists.
• Consistent Report Creation in MS Word format
• Data Management
• Decreased reporting time by up to 70%
• Increased speed and ease of sharing data
• Reduction of errors with guided inspections
SYSTEM TOOLS
SYSTEM INFO
MDI LOAD
POWER MANAGEMENT
UNLOAD
ANNOTATE
BACK SELECT
SYSTEM TOOLS
SYSTEM INFO
MDI LOAD
POWER MANAGEMENT UNLOAD
ANNOTATE

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Controls, Indicators, Connectors, etc.
This section describes the controls, indicators, connectors, and other key elements for
each main system component:
•“Handset” on page 7
•“Control Buttons” on page 8
•“Probe” on page 9
•“Base Unit” on page 10
•“Case” on page 14
Handset
The handset is your interface to the XLG3 system.
Item Description
A. Microphone Lets you record voice comments for video or still images.
B. Display Large, bright, high-resolution wide-VGA LCD screen.
C. Control buttons For details, see “Control Buttons” on page 8.
D. Shoulder-strap loops Strap is an optional accessory.
E. Handset cable Plugs into the base unit. Powers the handset, enables communication with the base unit,
and conducts light via a fiberoptic bundle from the lamp to the handset.
F. Flashlight LEDs Provide light for reading or writing. See “To Turn the Flashlight On and Off” on page 29.
G. Electrical connector Enables communication between base unit, handset, and probe.
H. Fiberoptic connector Couples light to the probe.
I. Trigger Same functions as the freeze/enter button (item B. on page 8).
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B. Display
C. Control
buttons
G. Electrical
connector
I. Trigger
F. Flashlight LEDs
E. Handset cable
A. Microphone
H. Fiberoptic
connector
D. Shoulder-strap
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Control Buttons
The control buttons are conveniently located directly below the handset display. The same
controls are available on the optional remote control.
Item Description
A. Record Starts and pauses video recording. See “Working With Videos” on page 67.
B. Freeze/enter Performs same functions as the trigger (item I. on page 7).
• Freezes and unfreezes images.
• Selects highlighted items.
• One-click report (see “Menu-Directed Mode”)
C. Zoom Changes the zoom level. See “Zooming” on page 58.
D. Home &
Steer-and-Stay
Performs two functions:
• Home (press and hold). See “To Straighten the Bending Neck (HOME)” on page 49.
• Steer-and-Stay (press quickly). See “To Hold the Bending Neck in Place
(Steer-and-Stay Mode)” on page 49.
E. Joystick Moves the probe tip, pans around zoomed images, moves through menus, and navigates
the desktop.
F. Menu Opens and exits menus. See “Navigating the Menus” on page 15.
G. Exit/back Exits a menu or operation.
H. Save Opens the save menu. See “Saving an Image” on page 65.
I. Restore factory
defaults
+ (5 seconds)
Restores factory defaults for system settings. See “Restoring Factory Defaults” on page 16.
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G. Exit/back
H. Save A. Record
B. Freeze/enter
E. Joystick
F. Menu C. Zoom
D. Home &
Steer-and-Stay
Handset Remote
Control
(Optional)

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Probe
The probe is the flexible eye of the system. Various probe models are available, with
insertion tubes of different diameters and different lengths.
You can change probes quickly. You can also travel lighter by carrying one system and a
spare probe rather than a complete spare system.
Diameter (mm) Length (m)
3.9 2.0, 3.0
5.0 2.0, 3.0, 4.5
6.1 2.0, 3.0, 4.5, 6.0, 8.0, 9.6
6.2 Working Channel 3.2
8.4 2.0, 3.0, 4.5, 6.0, 8.0, 9.6
Item Description
A. Strain relief Allows the insertion tube to twist up to 180 degrees in either direction.
B. Clip Holds probe end when not in use.
C. Latch C-shaped piece that locks the probe in the handset.
D. Electrical connector Enables communication between base unit, handset, and probe.
E. Fiberoptic connector Couples light from the handset into the insertion tube.
F. Motor shaft connectors For controlling the articulation cables.
G. Optical tip Removable part containing unique precision optics. For a list of available tips, see “Optical
Tips” on page 147.
H. Temperature sensor For 6.1 mm probes only. Displays a warning symbol and beeps when temperature at the
probe tip approaches or exceeds operating temperature limits. For an example of the
warning symbol, press , and select Setup > Temp Sensor.
I. Camera head Made of titanium for superior protection. Contains a high-resolution, durable camera that
provides clear, true-color images.
J. Bending neck The articulating section of the insertion tube.
K. Insertion tube A woven tube of tungsten wire that protects the electrical conductors and the light-
transmission fibers. Conducts light to the inspection area, and returns digital images.
D. Electrical
connector
C. Latch
Probe inserted into handset
G. Optical tip
K. Insertion tube
J. Bending neck
F. Motor shaft
connectors
A. Strain relief
E. Fiberoptic
connector
I. Camera head
B. Clip
H. Temperature
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Base Unit
The base unit is the XLG3 system’s communications center. It processes still images and
video, manages data, and connects to the external world with the optional network
package (via the front panel).
The base unit houses a processing board (CPU), system memory, power supply, 75-watt
high-intensity discharge (HID) arc lamp, and an integrated reel that can store even the
longest insertion tubes.
Base Unit, Front
J. DVD drive
(optional)
I. VGA video
output connector
B. CF card slot
K. Headset/external
speaker connector
M. Audio out
connector
N. External microphone
connector
A. Ethernet connector
C. USB connectors (3)
D. Internal speakerG. Cooling fans E. S-video output
connector
L. Power
switch
F. S-video input
connector
H. Air filter frame
Item Description
A. Ethernet connector For connecting to a network or to the Internet with the optional network package.
B. CF card slot For saving images and videos onto a compact Flash card.
C. USB connectors (3) For connecting various devices: a keyboard, a mouse, a memory stick, or other removable storage
devices. All three connectors support USB 2.0 data rates and are compatible with USB 1.1
devices.You can connect or disconnect a keyboard or mouse any time.
D. Internal speaker For playback of comments that were saved with images or videos. The menu-driven volume control
affects this output.
E. S-video output connector For connecting a cable to the “video in” connector of a peripheral device, such as an external monitor or
recorder. S-video cables are available as accessories.
F. S-video input connector For connecting a cable to the “video out” connector of a peripheral device, such as a camera.
Allows the XLG3 system to capture, manipulate, annotate, and store images and videos from external
sources. When the system detects external input, it displays that input automatically.
S-video cables are available as accessories.
G. Cooling fans For system ventilation.
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I. VGA video output connector For connecting a PC-type monitor.
J. DVD drive (optional) For storing video files.
K. Headset/external speaker
connector
3.5 mm phone jack for a standard stereo headset or an external speaker. The menu-driven volume
control affects this output. If headset is plugged in, the internal speaker is automatically disabled.
L. Power switch Turns the system on and off.
M. Audio out connector 3.5 mm phone jack for a recording device (VCR, digital video tape recorder, etc.), or for powered
speakers with their own volume control. Transmits line-level output signals (~2V RMS max). The menu-
driven volume control does not affect this output.
N. External microphone connector 3.5 mm phone jack for a headset microphone or standalone microphone. An external microphone has
the same function as the built-in microphone. When an external microphone is plugged in, the system
automatically uses it for audio recording rather than the built-in microphone.
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Base Unit, Sides
Item Description
A. Funnel Guides the insertion tube into the storage reel.
B. Shoulder-strap hooks Strap is included.
C. AC power inlet For connecting the power cord.
D. AC fuse Protects the circuitry when using AC power.
E. Ground lug Provides an earth ground if one is not available through the AC outlet.
F. AC output IEC-type F connector. The voltage and frequency of the power available at the AC output is
the same as the voltage and frequency applied to the inlet. Maximum output is 100 W.
G. Battery (DC) input For connecting a battery (optional).
H. Battery (DC) fuse Protects the circuitry when using a battery or other DC power source.
I. Internal memory card Card is in the drive behind the access panel. This card contains the operating system
software and the memory for storing images. This card is not user serviceable.
Left Side
C. AC power inlet
D. AC fuse
E. Ground lug F. AC output G. Battery (DC)
input
H. Battery (DC)
fuse
Right Side
B. Shoulder-strap
hooks
I. Internal
memory
card
A. Funnel