GE XL VU User manual

GE
Digital Solutions Remote Visual Inspection
XL Vu™VideoProbe®
Operating Manual

Table of Contents
2XL Vu™ VideoProbe®
Contents
.................................................................................................... 5
About this Manual ....................................................................... 6
Standard Package....................................................................... 6
Optional Accessories................................................................... 6
Optional Software........................................................................ 6
Indicators, and Connectors.......................................................... 8
Controls ....................................................................................... 9
Symbols and Terms ................................................................... 11
General Warnings...................................................................... 11
General Cautions....................................................................... 12
Battery Warnings ....................................................................... 13
Symboles et termes employés .................................................. 14
Avertissements généraux.......................................................... 14
Mentions générales « Attention » .............................................. 15
Avertissements liés à la batterie................................................ 15
System Removal ....................................................................... 17
System Power On...................................................................... 18
System Power Off...................................................................... 19
System Storage......................................................................... 19
Mounting Accessories................................................................ 20
External Monitor ........................................................................ 21
Battery ....................................................................................... 22
Battery Charge Level................................................................. 23
Charging Battery........................................................................ 23
Keyboard Support...................................................................... 24
Saving Images and Video.......................................................... 25
Optical Tips................................................................................ 26
Tip Tool Proper Use (3.9 mm only)............................................ 27
GO TO Menu ............................................................................. 28
File Manager .......................................................................... 28
Eject Hardware....................................................................... 29
Zoom Level ............................................................................ 30
Light Output............................................................................ 31
Long Exposure ....................................................................... 32
Inverse + ................................................................................ 33
Invert ..................................................................................... 34
Annotations ............................................................................ 35
Live Main Menu ......................................................................... 36
Light Output............................................................................ 36
Image Control......................................................................... 37
Image Brightness ................................................................ 38
Zoom Level ......................................................................... 39
Long Exposure.................................................................... 40

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Split Screen......................................................................... 41
Single View ......................................................................... 42
Inverse + ............................................................................. 43
Invert ................................................................................... 44
Annotation ............................................................................. 45
Text ..................................................................................... 46
Input Method Editors........................................................... 47
Arrow................................................................................... 48
Preset.................................................................................. 49
Loading a Preset................................................................. 50
Hide Annotation................................................................... 51
Eject Hardware ...................................................................... 52
Setup ..................................................................................... 53
Screen/Display Setup ......................................................... 54
Battery Icon......................................................................... 55
Date / Time.......................................................................... 56
Logo .................................................................................... 57
Text Color............................................................................ 58
Temp Icon .......................................................................... 59
White Balance..................................................................... 60
Measurement ...................................................................... 61
Measurement Setup ........................................................ 61
Stereo Tip Utilities......................................................... 62
Cal Info...................................................................... 63
Shadow Tip Utilities ..................................................... 64
Cal Info...................................................................... 65
Measurement Units ..................................................... 66
Accuracy Index ............................................................ 67
User Prompts................................................................ 68
Video Record Setup............................................................ 69
Save Location ................................................................. 70
MPEG Quality.................................................................. 71
MIC .................................................................................. 72
Still Image Setup ................................................................ 73
Save Location.................................................................. 74
Format ............................................................................. 75
JPEG Quality ................................................................... 76
Audio Annotation Setup ...................................................... 77
Playback Volume ............................................................ 78
Record Volume ................................................................ 79
Steering............................................................................... 80
Language Setup.................................................................. 81
System Tools....................................................................... 82

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System Info...................................................................... 83
Power Management........................................................ 84
File Manager ......................................................................... 85
Capturing Images and Video..................................................... 86
Articulation Home ...................................................................... 87
Freeze Frame............................................................................ 88
Freeze Frame Menu.................................................................. 89
Freeze Frame Menu > Annotation ............................................ 90
Still Image Capture and Playback ............................................. 91
Video Recording and Playback ................................................. 91
File Manager.............................................................................. 92
Recalling a File.......................................................................... 92
Recalled Image Menu................................................................ 93
Video Playback Menu................................................................ 94
Copying Files/Folders................................................................ 95
Deleting Files/Folders................................................................ 96
Creating a Folder....................................................................... 97
Renaming Files/Folders............................................................. 98
About Measurement .................................................................. 99
Measurement File Formats........................................................ 99
Measurement Optical Tips......................................................... 99
Measurement Procedure......................................................... 100
Capturing Measurement Images for Re-Measurement ........... 100
Measurement Procedure......................................................... 100
Accuracy Index........................................................................ 100
StereoProbe Measurement ..................................................... 104
ShadowProbe Measurement................................................... 114
Comparison Measurement ..................................................... 123
Inspecting and Cleaning the System....................................... 125
Cleaning Optical Tips............................................................... 125
Troubleshooting Measurement................................................ 126
Sales and Technical Support................................................... 128
Web Site.................................................................................. 128
Service..................................................................................... 129
Technical Specications: ......................................................... 130
A. Optical Tip Table.................................................................. 134
B. Chemical Compatibility........................................................ 137
C. Warranty ............................................................................. 138
D. Verifying Measurement Tips................................................ 139
E. Environmental Compliance ................................................ 140
F. Agency Certications ........................................................... 141
G. Creating a Personalized Logo File...................................... 143

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H. Open Source Software Availability...................................... 144
I. ............................................................................................. 145

Introduction
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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 Vu 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.
For additional assistance, go to www.ge-mcs.com for a complete listing
of contact information.
Standard Package
XL Vu USB Thumbdrive
2-hour Li-Ion Battery Quickstart Card
XL Vu Storage Case Optical Tip Storage Case
AC Adapter/Battery Charger
Documentation USB Thumbdrive
Optional Accessories
Spare 4 hour battery Headset
VGA Video Cable Belt Clip
Insertion Tube Gripper Keyboard
Insertion Tube Rigidizer Optical Tips
12V DC Power Adaptor Measurement Optical Tips
Handset Holder Mini-Magic Clamp Kit
Soft Case Magic Arm Kit
Neck Strap Large XL Vu Case
Sun Visor
Optional Software
Menu Directed Inspection (MDI)
Inspection Manager
Stereo Measurement

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Indicators, and Connectors
1 LCD Screen
2USB2 Port
3Integrated 2.5 mm Headset/Microphone Jack
4 VGA output
5Controls
62-hour Lithium Ion Battery
7 Battery Locking Screw
8Battery Charge Indicator
9AC Adaptor Input
10 USB1 Bay
11 Insertion Tube Strap
12 Insertion Tube

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Controls
The following buttons control basic and advanced operation of the XL Vu
VideoProbe.
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