MICRO-EPSILON ELTROTEC panoramascope User manual

Instruction Manual
ELTROTEC Panoramascope

Panoramascope for machines, equipment and cavity walls
MICRO-EPSILON Eltrotec GmbH
Heinkelstrasse 2
73066 Uhingen / Germany
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
e-mail [email protected]
www.micro-epsilon.com
Certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001: 2008

ELTROTEC Panoramascope
Contents
1. Safety ........................................................................................................................................ 5
1.1 Symbols Used ................................................................................................................................................. 5
1.2 Warnings.......................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Proper Use....................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.4 Proper Environment......................................................................................................................................... 7
2. Functional Principle, Technical Data ....................................................................................... 8
2.1 Short Description............................................................................................................................................. 8
2.2 Technical Data ............................................................................................................................................... 10
3. Delivery ................................................................................................................................... 11
3.1 Unpacking / Included in Delivery .................................................................................................................. 11
3.2 Storage .......................................................................................................................................................... 11
4. Mounting................................................................................................................................. 12
4.1 Dimensional Drawing for Panoramascope.................................................................................................... 12
4.2 Installing Lens and Camera........................................................................................................................... 12
4.3 Assembling the Screw-Threaded Lens ......................................................................................................... 13
4.4 Assembling the Quick-Release Lens............................................................................................................. 13
4.5 Connecting the USB Camera with the USB Cable ....................................................................................... 14
4.6 Connecting the Analog Camera.................................................................................................................... 15
4.7 Light Source................................................................................................................................................... 16
5. Operation ................................................................................................................................ 17
5.1 Commissioning.............................................................................................................................................. 17
5.2 Exchanging the Panorama Lens ................................................................................................................... 18
6. Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................... 19
6.2.1 Poor Image Quality....................................................................................................................... 19
6.2.2 Scratches and Damages.............................................................................................................. 19
6.2.3 Strong Reflections ........................................................................................................................ 19
6.2.4 Image Won’t Focus ...................................................................................................................... 19
6.2.5 Image is Hazy and no Longer Circular ........................................................................................ 19

ELTROTEC Panoramascope
7. Instructions for Operation...................................................................................................... 20
7.1 Cleaning......................................................................................................................................................... 20
7.2 Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................. 20
8. Warranty.................................................................................................................................. 21
9. Service, Repair ...................................................................................................................... 21
10. Decommissioning, Disposal .................................................................................................. 21
Appendix
A 1 Accessories ............................................................................................................................ 22
A 1.1 Light Sources................................................................................................................................................. 22
A 1.2 Fiber-Optic Cables......................................................................................................................................... 22
A 1.3 Cameras......................................................................................................................................................... 22
A 1.4 Lenses............................................................................................................................................................ 24

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Safety
ELTROTEC Panoramascope
1. Safety
The operation of the system requires knowledge of the instruction manual.
1.1 Symbols Used
The following symbols are used in this instruction manual.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which can result in serious or fatal injuries if not
avoided.
CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which results in minor or moderate injuries if not
avoided.
NOTICE
Indicates a situation which may result in property damage if not avoided.
Indicates a user action.
iIndicates a user tip.
1.2 Warnings
The probe is electrically conductive. Avoid contact with live parts.
> Death by electric shock
> Danger of injury
Never look directly into the aperture of the endoscope or into the optical fiber if these are connected to a
switched-on light source.
> Danger of injury, blinding, damage to the eyes
Never bend or crush the endoscope.
> Damage to or destruction of the endoscope
Always place the endoscope down carefully; do not let it fall.
> Damage to or destruction of the endoscope
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE

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Safety
ELTROTEC Panoramascope
Avoid hard knocks to the rigid probe.
> Damage to or destruction of the endoscope
Keep the endoscope away from acids, bases, oil and gasoline. Do not use it in the vicinity of flammable/vola-
tile vapors.
> Damage to or destruction of the endoscope
Do not place items on top of the endoscope, posing a mechanical load.
> Damage to or destruction of the endoscope
1.3 Proper Use
The ELTROTEC panoramascope is used to monitor and inspect the inside of machines, equipment and cavity
walls.
- The ELTROTEC panoramascope is not suitable for medical purposes.
- The system may only be operated within the limits specified in the technical data, see Chap. 2.2.
- The ELTROTEC panoramascope must be used in such a way that no persons are endangered or ma-
chines are damaged in the case of malfunctions or total failure.
- Take additional precautions for safety and damage prevention for safety-related applications.

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Safety
ELTROTEC Panoramascope
1.4 Proper Environment
- Operating temperature:
Endoscope probe: 6mm: -20 °C to +70 °C (-4 °F to +158 °F)
11 mm: -20 °C to +100 °C (-4 °F to +212 °F)
Entire endoscope: -20 °C to +50 °C (-4 °F to +122 °F)
- Storage temperature: -20 °C to +50 °C (-4 °F to +122 °F)
- Humidity: up to 95% at 40 °C (+104 °F) (non-condensing)
- Ambient pressure: up to 3 bar
The maximum continuous service temperature of the endoscope probe must not exceed -20 °C to
+70 °C (-4 °F to +158 °F) (6 mm) and -20 °C to +100 °C (-4 °F to +212 °F) (11 mm) as the adhesives
used in the interior of the endoscope would evaporate.
> Destruction of the endoscope
The panoramascope is not watertight as the panorama lens is exchangeable.
NOTICE

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Functional Principle, Technical Data
ELTROTEC Panoramascope
2. Functional Principle, Technical Data
2.1 Short Description
The ELTROTEC panoramascope, see Fig. 1, is a high-quality optical instrument. It is ideal for the inspection
of cylindrical cavities in industrial sectors.
Fig. 1 Rigid endoscope, model ELTROTEC panoramascope
The panoramascope is designed for time-saving inspection of hollow bodies due to 360° all-round view in
one workflow and therefore ideally suitable for automatic image processing.
Use the knurled ring on the eyepiece to focus the image.
The cladding tube of the endoscope consists of corrosion-resistant stainless steel which protects the optics
against the strain of everyday use. The cladding tube of the endoscope consists of corrosion-resistant stain-
less steel which protects the optics against the strain of everyday use.
Objects are illuminated by an external light source from our accessory range, see Chap. A 1.1. The light
source is connected to the endoscope through optical fiber. Depending on the required light intensity, halo-
gen, LED or xenon light sources can be employed, which thanks to optimized optical fibers provide optimum
illumination of the field of view.
The ELTROTEC panoramascopes may also be connected to a camera system, see Chap. A 1.4.

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Functional Principle, Technical Data
ELTROTEC Panoramascope
A complex lens system guides the lens-generated image through the endoscope cladding tube to the eye-
piece.
Field of view approx. 90°,
360° all-round view
Direction of view 90°
Light
Panorama lens
Fig. 2 Direction of view
Fiber optic connector
Focussing ring
Panorama lens
Fig. 3 Panoramascope structure

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Functional Principle, Technical Data
ELTROTEC Panoramascope
2.2 Technical Data
Model Panoramascope
Outer-Ø 6 mm 11 mm
Length 80 / 130 / 180 / 230 / 280 / ±10 mm 150 / 240 / 340 / 440 ±10 mm
Image resolution depending on camera, > 0.05 mm
Field of view 90°
Direction of view 90°
Focal range Approximately 2 mm to infinite
Impermeability Device is not liquid tight due to exchangeable panorama lens.
Illumination Fiber optic connector for external light source
Diopter adjustment Yes – external focus ring
Design Corrosion-resistant stainless steel, chrome-plated metal eyepiece, metal
eye cup
Endoscope probe can be rotated no
Fiber optic connector Lemo 2
Lens mount/eyepiece mount M12x1
Eye cup Ø 32 mm screw-in type
Temperature stability -20°C to +70 °C (-4 °F to +158 °F) -20 °C to +100 °C (-4 °F to +212 °F)

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Delivery
ELTROTEC Panoramascope
3. Delivery
3.1 Unpacking / Included in Delivery
1 ELTROTEC Panoramascope
1 Lemo 2 adapter
1 Cleaning set
Suitable light sources, optical fibers and cameras are listed in Optional Accessories, see Chap. A 1.
Check the delivery for completeness and shipping damage immediately after unpacking.
In case of damage or missing parts, please contact the manufacturer or supplier immediately.
3.2 Storage
- Storage temperature: -20 °C to +50 °C (-4 °F to +122 °F)
- Humidity: up to 95 % at 40° (no condensation)

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Mounting
ELTROTEC Panoramascope
4. Mounting
4.1 Dimensional Drawing for Panoramascope
Length
107 ±1
(4.21 ±.039)
Ø11 (.43 dia.)
Ø24 (.94 dia.)
Fig. 4 Dimensional drawing for ELTROTEC panoramascope in mm, not to scale
Ø11
(.43 dia.)
Ø7.2 (.28 dia.)
6.7
(.26)
Fig. 5 Dimensional drawing for panorama lens in mm, not to scale
4.2 Installing Lens and Camera
Remove any protective caps from the lens and from the camera, see Fig. 8.
You must avoid contact with the protective camera glass and the lens glass.
> Fingerprints are difficult to remove
> Image quality can be affected
1) or 6 mm
NOTICE

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Mounting
ELTROTEC Panoramascope
4.3 Assembling the Screw-Threaded Lens
Unscrew the eye cup from the panoramascope.
Connect the lens to the screw fastener of the panoramascope, see Fig. 6.
Fig. 6 Final assembly of the camera / screw-threaded lens and panoramascope
4.4 Assembling the Quick-Release Lens
The eye cup remains connected to the endoscope.
Push the quick-release fastener back from the lens and slide it over the eye cup, see Fig. 7, see Fig. 8.
Camera
Quick-release lens
Eye cup Panoramascope
Eye piece
Fig. 7 Individual components for assembling the camera /
lens / panoramascope
Fig. 8 Final assembly of the camera / quick-
release lens and panoramascope
iThe quick-release fastener does not work without the eye cup.

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Mounting
ELTROTEC Panoramascope
4.5 Connecting the USB Camera with the USB Cable
Connect the USB camera, see Chap. A 1.3 and the screw-threaded lens.
Connect the USB cable to the USB camera, see Fig. 9.
USB camera
USB cable
Fig. 9 Connecting the USB camera with the USB
cable
Fig. 10 Final assembly of the endoscope, incl. USB
camera, laptop and light source
iTighten the screws to ensure that the cable doesn’t become loose and the connection won’t be inter-
rupted.
Plug the USB connector into your laptop.
Load the software and instruction manual from the supplied CD and start the program.

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Mounting
ELTROTEC Panoramascope
4.6 Connecting the Analog Camera
Connect the analog camera, see Fig. 9 and the screw-threaded lens.
Connect the BNC cable to the analog camera, see Fig. 11, and to the monitor.
Connect the power supply to the analog camera and to the power source, see Fig. 11.
Connect the remote control unit to the OSD socket, see Fig. 11, in order to fine-tune the camera settings, such as white balance,
gamma correction and shutter times.
Remove the cable when your adjustments are complete.
The settings will be retained.
BNC cable OSD socket with
cable for remote
control
Power supply Remote control unit
Fig. 11 Connecting the analog camera Fig. 12 Final assembly of the endoscope, incl. analog
camera, laptop and light source

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Mounting
ELTROTEC Panoramascope
4.7 Light Source
Insert the optical fiber into the fiber optic connection at the light source, see Fig. 13.
Certain optical fibers (such as gooseneck fiber optics with multiple arms) and adapters are equipped with a
cam (spin lock) which is kept in place in the ring lock recess to prevent the connected plug from rotating.
Optical fiber Fiber optic connection
Fig. 13 Connecting the optical fiber with the light
source
Fig. 14 Connected optical fiber

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Operation
ELTROTEC Panoramascope
5. Operation
5.1 Commissioning
The endoscope is connected to an optical fiber, see Chap. 4.7 and a light source, see Chap. 4.7.
Switch on the light source and insert the endoscope into the part for inspection.
Never look directly at the light source or into the optical fiber.
> Risk of blinding, damage to the eyes
Adjust the light intensity depending on the degree of reflection.
Turn the knurled ring on the eyepiece to adjust the sharpness of the image (focus) for the endoscope. The
depth of field (focus) ranges from 3 mm to infinite.
Place the endoscope down carefully after use.
Depending on the version (see catalog), the endoscope probe can be rotated.
CAUTION

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Operation
ELTROTEC Panoramascope
5.2 Exchanging the Panorama Lens
In case of a defect, the panorama lens can be exchanged autonomously.
Unscrew the panorama lens counterclockwise from the endoscope.
Please make sure that no dust or dirt gets into the panoramascope.
> Damage to or destruction of the panoramascope
Screw the new panorama lens clockwise onto the endoscope until you can feel a slight resistance
Panoramascope Panorama lens
Fig. 15 Exchanging the panorama lens
NOTICE

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Troubleshooting
ELTROTEC Panoramascope
6. Troubleshooting
The following troubleshooting tips are designed to help you solve certain issues on site. If you are unable to
fix a problem using these troubleshooting steps, please contact the customer service and return the ELTRO-
TEC panoramascope to the manufacturer, see Chap. 9..
Do not attempt to dismantle the endoscope.
> Damage to or destruction of the endoscope
6.2.1 Poor Image Quality
Possible cause Troubleshooting
The lens of the eyepiece or the panorama lens
might be dirty.
Clean the panorama lens glass or the lens gen-
tly to remove stains and dirt, see Chap. 7.1.
6.2.2 Scratches and Damages
Possible cause Troubleshooting
The lens of the eyepiece or the panorama lens
might be dirty.
Exchange the panorama lens, see Chap. 5.2.
6.2.3 Strong Reflections
Possible cause Troubleshooting
The light source is set too bright. Adjust the intensity of the light source.
6.2.4 Image Won’t Focus
Possible cause Troubleshooting
The endoscope probe is positioned too close to
the inspected object.
Keep a larger distance to the inspected object.
6.2.5 Image is Hazy and no Longer Circular
Possible cause Troubleshooting
One or more lenses are broken. The endoscope must be sent in for repair.
NOTICE

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Instructions for Operation
ELTROTEC Panoramascope
7. Instructions for Operation
7.1 Cleaning
Clean the ELTROTEC panoramascope or the panorama lens with a soft, clean cloth, low-pressure com-
pressed air or a cloth moistened with alcohol. Or use the supplied cleaning set.
or
Use low-pressure com-
pressed air to clean the
endoscope.
Use a cotton swab moistened with isopropyl alcohol (cleaning
set) to clean the endoscope.
Fig. 16 Using compressed air or the cleaning set
iWe recommend using a cotton swab moistened with alcohol to clean the eyepiece, fiber optic connector
and lens. Please use isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol).
If the endoscope comes in contact with foreign materials or substances, it is strongly recommended to clean
the endoscope immediately after use, as trying to remove hardened dirt or stains may damage the lens or
impact image quality.
Never use chemical solvents, commercial glass cleaners or other cleaning agents.
> Damage to or destruction of the endoscope
7.2 Maintenance
The endoscope does not require regular maintenance activities or calibration.
NOTICE