Olympus IPLEX FX Series User manual

INSTRUCTIONS
INDUSTRIAL VIDEOSCOPE
IPLEX FX series

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Contents
Warning and Rating Plates............................................ 1
1. Rating plate A.......................................................................................... 1
2. Rating plate B.......................................................................................... 2
3. LCD monitor warning plate...................................................................... 2
4. Rating plate C ......................................................................................... 3
5. Scope unit warning plate......................................................................... 3
6. CARD warning mark ............................................................................... 3
7. Battery warning plate .............................................................................. 3
8. Cover warning mark ................................................................................ 3
Important Information – Please Read Before Use....... 4
Intended use.............................................................................................. 4
Instruction manual.................................................................................... 4
Combined ancillary equipment................................................................ 4
Repair and modification .......................................................................... 4
Signal words.............................................................................................. 5
Dangers, warnings and cautions............................................................. 5
Operating environment features.............................................................. 9
Handling of the battery ........................................................................... 10
Product configurations of the IPLEX FX series ................................... 12
Chapter 1 Checking the package contents ........... 13
1.1 Checking the package contents ................................................ 13
IPLEX FX series package contents........................................................... 13
Chapter 2 Instrument nomenclature and
functions ................................................. 15
2.1 System nomenclature ................................................................ 15
2.2 Base unit nomenclature and functions .................................... 17

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2.3 Control unit nomenclature and functions ................................ 19
Channel port nomenclature and functions (IV8635X1 only)...................... 21
2.4 Optical adapter nomenclature and functions .......................... 22
For 6-mm type........................................................................................... 22
For 4-mm type........................................................................................... 22
For 6.2-mm type (IV8635X1)..................................................................... 23
2.5 LCD monitor nomenclature and functions............................... 25
Chapter 3 Preparation and inspection before
observation ............................................. 26
3.1 Transportation of the case......................................................... 26
When using the handle ............................................................................. 26
Towing using the extendable handle......................................................... 27
Taking the instrument out of the case....................................................... 29
3.2 Laying down the base unit......................................................... 31
3.3 Replacing the scope unit ........................................................... 32
Removing the scope unit........................................................................... 32
Attaching the scope unit............................................................................ 33
3.4 Preparing the power supply ...................................................... 36
Supplying power from the battery ............................................................. 36
Supplying power from the AC adapter ...................................................... 38
3.5 Inspecting the scope .................................................................. 39
Inspecting the external appearance of the scope ..................................... 39
Inspecting the scope distal end................................................................. 39
Inspecting the O-ring................................................................................. 40
Inspecting the control unit and the universal cable ................................... 42
Inspecting the channel port (IV8635X1 only) ............................................ 43
Inspecting the channel (IV8635X1 only) ................................................... 43
Inspecting/replacing the safety cap (IV8635X1 only) ................................ 45
3.6 Preparation of the hook assembly (IV8635X1 only) ................ 47
Inspecting the hook assembly................................................................... 47
Attaching the hook to the spring shaft....................................................... 49

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3.7 Inspecting the optical adapter................................................... 51
Inspecting the optical adapter optics and connecting screw threads ........ 51
Inspecting the parts of the optical adapter ................................................ 52
Attaching and detaching the optical adapter ............................................. 52
3.8 Inspecting the LCD monitor....................................................... 55
Inspecting the external appearance.......................................................... 55
Inspecting the LCD monitor holding section and LCD cable..................... 55
3.9 Attaching and detaching the strap............................................ 57
Attaching the strap .................................................................................... 57
Removing the strap ................................................................................... 58
3.10 Installation of the control unit on the base unit....................... 59
Chapter 4 Basic operations .................................... 61
4.1 Turning on the power ................................................................. 61
Turning the power on ................................................................................ 61
Checking the LCD monitor image ............................................................. 62
Indicator display ........................................................................................ 62
Display language setting ........................................................................... 63
Date and time settings .............................................................................. 63
Setup of the optical adapter ...................................................................... 63
Checking the illumination lighting.............................................................. 63
White balance adjustment......................................................................... 64
Checking the angulation functions ............................................................ 64
Checking the angulation lock .................................................................... 65
4.2 Attaching the hook assembly (IV8635X1 only) ........................ 66
4.3 Inserting the scope ..................................................................... 68
Holding the control unit and scope............................................................ 68
Inserting the scope.................................................................................... 69
Angulation operation ................................................................................. 71
Adjusting the LCD monitor brightness....................................................... 71
4.4 Withdrawing the scope .............................................................. 72
Releasing the angulation lock ................................................................... 72
Withdrawing the scope.............................................................................. 73

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Troubleshooting when the hook is caught (IV8635X1 only)...................... 73
4.5 Adjusting the image ................................................................... 75
Still image (freeze) .................................................................................... 75
Zoom......................................................................................................... 76
Adjusting the brightness............................................................................ 77
4.6 Recording the image .................................................................. 79
Image recording preparation..................................................................... 79
Recording a still image.............................................................................. 82
Recording audio with still images.............................................................. 83
Recording a moving image ....................................................................... 85
4.7 Replaying the image ................................................................... 88
Quick replay of most recent image............................................................ 88
Displaying the thumbnail screen and selecting the image
to be replayed ........................................................................................... 88
Stopping playback of still images with audio............................................. 90
Playing back and pausing of moving images ............................................ 90
Slide retrieval ............................................................................................ 91
Chapter 5 Menu operations and functions ............ 92
5.1 Operating menu .......................................................................... 92
Menu operations ....................................................................................... 92
5.2 Using the live screen/frozen screen ......................................... 94
Live screen/frozen screen menu display and functions ............................ 94
Inputting the title........................................................................................ 99
Inputting the note .................................................................................... 105
Changing the selection of the optical adapter ......................................... 110
USB settings ........................................................................................... 111
Setting the date and time ........................................................................ 112
Language selection ................................................................................. 113
5.3 Using the thumbnail screen/retrieve screen .......................... 114
Thumbnail screen menu display and functions ....................................... 114
Retrieve screen menu display and functions .......................................... 116
Compare two images (COMPARE)......................................................... 118
Modify/clear title ...................................................................................... 119

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Delete image........................................................................................... 119
Move images/copy images...................................................................... 121
Searching images ................................................................................... 122
Add/rename/delete folder........................................................................ 124
Format recording card/internal memory/USB memory............................ 127
Chapter 6 Measurement procedures.................... 128
6.1 Measuring from three dimensional (3D) coordinates
(stereo measurement) .............................................................. 129
Measurement accuracy........................................................................... 129
Flow of stereo measurement................................................................... 130
Attaching the stereo optical adapter........................................................ 131
Stereo optical adapter selection.............................................................. 132
Using a new stereo optical adapter (NEW STEREO ADAPTER) ........... 134
Measurement value check ...................................................................... 140
Notes for capturing measurement images .............................................. 142
Stereo measurement screen................................................................... 142
Stereo measurement procedures............................................................ 145
In case accuracy cannot be achieved ..................................................... 152
Spot ranging............................................................................................ 153
6.2 Using reference length to measure object length
(scaler measurement)............................................................... 155
Attaching the optical adapter................................................................... 155
Scaler measurement screen ................................................................... 156
Scaler operating procedure..................................................................... 158
Chapter 7 Operations on a computer................... 159
7.1 Using recorded images on a computer .................................. 159
Reading images with a computer............................................................ 159
Chapter 8 Storage and maintenance.................... 160
8.1 Remaining battery power......................................................... 160
8.2 Replacing the battery ............................................................... 162
Replacing the battery .............................................................................. 162

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8.3 Cleaning..................................................................................... 163
8.4 Repacking the case .................................................................. 164
Secure the case with the belt .................................................................. 166
8.5 Cleaning/storing the hook assembly (IV8635X1 only) .......... 167
Cleaning the hook assembly ................................................................... 167
Storing the hook assembly...................................................................... 167
8.6 Storage precautions ................................................................. 169
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting ................................... 170
9.1 Troubleshooting guide............................................................. 171
Error messages....................................................................................... 171
General troubles during operation........................................................... 175
Messages displayed during stereo measurement................................... 178
9.2 Returning the instrument for repair ........................................ 179
Chapter 10 Specifications ....................................... 180
10.1 Operating environment ............................................................ 180
10.2 Other specifications ................................................................. 181
10.3 Optical adapter specifications................................................. 192
For scope unit 4-mm type ....................................................................... 192
For scope unit 6-mm type ....................................................................... 193
For scope unit 6.2-mm type (IV8635X1) ................................................. 194
Appendix..................................................................... 196
System chart.......................................................................................... 196

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Warning and Rating Plates
Safety-related labels and symbols are attached to the instrument at the locations
shown below.
If labels or symbols are missing or illegible, please contact Olympus.
1. Rating plate A
1. Rating plate A
2. Rating plate B
3. LCD monitor
warning plate
5. Scope unit
warning plate
4. Rating
plate C
6. CARD warning mark
7. Battery warning
plate
8. Cover warning
mark

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2. Rating plate B
3. LCD monitor warning plate