Olympus Iplex nx User manual

IPLEX NX Operation Manual

This product can be set up easily for inspection to be performed immediately.

Simply follow the six steps below to complete the setup.

Hold the handle of the NX main unit to take out from the carrying case.

This instrument is intended for inspecting and observing the interior of machinery, equipment, materials,

and other objects,without damaging the object being inspected.

The symbols used in the texts of this manual have following meanings:

[ ] indicates the words on the user interface of the product displayed in English.

< > indicates the words on the user interface of the product and the language displayed is selectable by user settings.

1. Remove components from the carrying case

Before handling this product, please read through and follow the instructions and precautions in

the instruction manual of the IPLEX NX.

This operation manual is an excerpt from the descriptions and instructions in the instruction

manual of the IPLEX NX, which include the setup procedures during the use of the product, the

functions of the basic operating components, descriptions on the indicator and menu displays,

and safety precautions.

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Intended use

Setting up the IPLEX NX

Industrial Endoscope

Handle of the NX main unit

• Using AC adapter:

1 Open the connector cover on the side of the main unit.

2 Connect the AC power cord to the AC inlet of the AC adapter

3 Connect the output connector of the AC adapter to the DC-IN terminal of the main frame.

4 Connect the plug of the AC power cord securely into a 3P power outlet.

AC inlet

Connecteor cover

1 Open the battery cover.

2 Noting the orientation of the battery, insert it.

3 Make sure that the battery is locked and close the cover. Confirm that the battery cover is locked

completely.

2. Preparing the power supply

• Using battery:

Check to ensure that the battery is charged, followed by setting it to the main unit.

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Check that the end surface of the connector is not dirty. If it is dirty, wipe it completely with the cot-

ton swab provided with the lens cleaning kit.

Match the scope unit attaching tab with the main unit attaching bar, and attach the scope unit to

the main unit.

Rotate the latch clockwise to lock it.

3. Attaching the scope unit

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Connector

Attaching tab

Attaching bar

When the scope unit is not attached to the main unit, attach the scope unit according to the following

procedures.

• Be sure to turn OFF the power before removing or attaching the scope unit.

Otherwise, the instrument may be damaged.

Remove the drum from the drum case of the main unit, and take out the insertion tube from the drum.

NOTE

4. Taking out the insertion tube

Drum

• When using the stereo optical adapter, refer to the IPLEX NX instruction manual.

Optical adapter

NOTE

Rotate the nut of the optical adapter clockwise until the connecting

screw thread passes over the first screw thread.

After passing the first screw thread, rotate the entire main body of

the optical adapter clockwise while pushing gently until the optical

adapter main body fits into the positioning groove of the insertion

tube and stops rotating anymore.

Rotate the nut of the optical adapter clockwise to attach the con-

necting screw thread to the second screw thread. Tighten the nut

until it stops completely.

Optical adapter

main body

6-mm type 4-mm type

6.2-mm type

5. Attaching the optical adapter

Holding the optical adapter and the distal end so that they make one straight line each other, care-

fully insert the optical adapter into the distal end.

Second screw thread

Connecting screw

thread

First screw thread

O-ring

Distal end

Nut

Optical adapter

Optical adapter positioning

groove

First screw thread Connecting screw

thread

Second screw thread

O-ring

Distal end

Nut

Optical adapter

Optical adapter positioning

groove

First screw thread

Connecting screw thread

Second screw thread

O-ring

Distal end

Nut

Optical adapter

Optical adapter positioning

groove

Nut

[POWER] button ( )

[POWER] indicator

[LIGHT] button ( )

[LIGHT] indicator

Setup is now complete.

6. Turning on power

To turn ON the power, press the [POWER] button ( )

of the main unit approx. one second.

After pressing the [POWER] button approx. one sec-

ond, the [POWER] indicator lights up and the power

turns on.

The display screen and menu operations become

enabled approx. 35 seconds after the [POWER] button

( ) is pressed.

Pressing the [LIGHT] button ( ) turns ON or OFF the

light.

While the light turns ON, the [LIGHT] indicator lights

on.

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Using the strap

When the shoulder strap is not attached to the main unit, attach the shoulder strap hooks to the

two belt brackets.

Adjust the length of the shoulder strap by the length adjuster buckle.

Hang the shoulder strap on your shoulder and hold the shoulder strap firmly with your hand.

[ROTATE] button

[FREEZE] button

[RECORD] button

[ANGLE SEL/CENTER] button

[ANGLE/LOCK] joystick

Part names and functions

Perform the angulation operation

Operate the [ANGLE/LOCK] joystick carefully in the direction you want to observe.

Lock the angulation status

1. While the angulation section is bent, press the [ANGLE/LOCK] joystick to lock the angulation

section.

2. Even though the angulation is locked, the angulation operation can be adjusted finely by operating

the [ANGLE/LOCK] joystick.

Record images

If you are using the image recording media (SDHC card or USB flash drive) for the fiirst time, format it with

the base unit before you start recording. For more details on the procedure, please refer to the instruction

manual of the IPLEX NX.

Record still images

1. Press the [FREEZE] button to freeze the image.

2. While the freeze screen is displayed, press the [RECORD] button to record the still image.

Record movies

1. While the live image is displayed, long-press the [RECORD] button (about 1 second).

2. After a still image is recorded, a movie recording confirmation dialog appears.

3. Touch <YES> on the LCD monitor to start recording.

4. Press the [RECORD] button to end recording.

Optical adapter name

Distal end temperature indicator

Manual icon

External input icon

Angle lock icon

Angle centering icon

Warming-up icon

Folder name

Brightness level[BRT] button

Zoom level

[ZOOM] button

Date/Time TitleWiDER icon

Freeze icon

Recording sound icon

Recording movie icon

[MENU] button

[LIVE] button

[VIEW] button

[THUMBNAIL] button

[SPOT RANGING] button

[MEASURE] button

[Move] button,

[ENTER] button

Battery indicator

Logo

Number of recordable images

Media icon (SD or USB)

LCD monitor nomenclature

[ZOOM] button : Enlarges or reduces the displayed image.

[BRT] button : Adjusts the brightness. increases the brightness level and de-

creases the brightness level.

[MENU] button : Displays the menu screen.

[LIVE] button : (Tap) Displays the live screen.

(Log-tap) Changes the brightness adjustment between Auto mode and

Manual mode.

[VIEW] button : Displays the image in full screen (view screen).

[THUMBNAIL] button : Displays the thumbnail screen.

[SPOT RANGING] button : Starts/exits the spot ranging function.

[MEASURE] button : Starts the stereo measurement function.

[Move] button : Selects the menu or moves the cursor.

Switches the save destination folder of the image on the live screen.

Switches the selected image on the thumbnail screen.

displays the last image and displays the next image on the view

screen.

[ENTER] button : Decide the menu, etc.

• Touch in the upper right corner of the LCD monitor to show button and touch to hide button.

TIP

Tap the icon on the screen.

Tap the [MENU] button. (This displays the main menu.)

Menu screen display

Main menu Sub menu Available settings

<TITLE> –Inputs a title.

Puts a title on the live screen and recorded images. Up to 30 characters can be inputted.

<WHITE BALANCE> –Adjusts the white balance (Live screen only).

When replacing parts like the optical adapter, adjust the white balance by capturing an

image of a white object such as a piece of paper, from a distance of 50 to 60 mm.

<IMAGE MODE> <SHARPNESS> Adjusts the sharpness of the image.

The sharpness level increases from left to right (4 levels).

<SATURATION> Adjusts the color of the image.

<WIDER> Enables the WIDER function.

The level increases in the order of <OFF>, <WIDER1> and <WIDER2>.

<NOISE REDUCTION> Reduces the noise from the image.

The effect level increases in the order of <OFF>, <LOW>, <MEDIUM> and <HIGH>.

<STEREO ADAPTER

IMAGE DISPLAY MODE>

Selects the screen in <MONOCULAR IMAGE> or <BINOCULAR IMAGE>.

Sets the live image whether to display in monocular view or binocular view when the stereo

optical adapter is attached.

• <MONOCULAR IMAGE> : Displays the image in monocular view (one screen)

• <BINOCULAR IMAGE> : Displays the image in binocular view (two screens)

<GRID> Displays the grid on the screen.

The grid display can be selected from <OFF> or three grid types.

The grid is displayed on the live screen.

<STEREO ADAPTER

SELECT>

Displays the stereo optical adapter list.

Selecting to decide the optical adapter will set the stereo optical adapter that is connected

to the system.

<RECORD MODE> <PRINT SCREEN> Records the texts and the graphic data over the still images or movies.

<FILE NAME MARK> Specifies whether to add the markings to the file names of the still image or the movie.

• <OFF> : The mark is not attached.

• <ON> : The mark is attached.

You can select the marking to be added when recording the image. The markings can

be selected from "None, _A, _B, _C and _D".

<RECORD MODE> <STILL AUDIO> Switches whether to record the sound when recording the image.

The sound recoding can be selected from <ON> or <OFF>. If <ON> is selected, the sound

recording confirmation dialog appears when recording the still image.

<MEDIA> Selects the drive for recording and playing back.

The SDHC card or the USB flash drive can be selected.

<MEDIA FORMAT> Formats the media (SDHC card or USB flash drive) currently selected.

<SYSTEM SETUP> <DISPLAY> Selects whether to show or hide the information on the screen.

<AUDIO VOLUME> Specifies the sound volume.

The sound volume can be selected from <OFF>, <LOW>, <MEDIUM> and <HIGH> (4levels).

<BEEP> Sets the output of the operation sound (beep sound).

<VIDEO IN> Specifies the image input mode for next startup.

The input mode can be selected from <OFF>, <NTSC> or <PAL>.

<DATE TIME> Specifies date and time.

<LANGUAGE> Specifies the display language.

English and other languages are supported. The default is [ENGLISH].

Using the live screen/freeze screens

Using the thumbnail screen

Using the view screen

Menu Available settings

<DELETE> Deletes the recorded image.

On the thumbnail screen, the currently selected image or all images that are check-marked ( ) are deleted.

<MOVE FILE> Moves image files to folders (Thumbnail screen only).

The currently selected image or all images that are check marked ( ) on the thumbnail screen are moved.

<RENAME FILE> Rename file (Thumbnail screen only)

<CHANGE FOLDER> Switches a folder for image recording and playback (Thumbnail screen only).

The initial setting is set to "DCIM\100IPLEX".

<MAKE FOLDER> Creates a new folder for image recording and playback.

<RENAME FOLDER> Renames a folder for image recording and playback.

<BATCH TRANSFER> Upload the still image files stored in the folder to the cloud server at once.

Menu Available settings

<DELETE> Deletes the recorded image.

On the view screen, the currently displayed image is deleted.

<NOTE> Inputs the note information (texts/symbols) to the desired position on the screen.

You can input the note information (texts/symbols) by tapping on the still image that is being played back or by

tapping the up/down/left/right button ( ).

<COMPARE> Displays the comparison screen.

To hide the comparison screen, tap the [MENU] button.

<GHOST> Displays the ghost screen.

To hide the ghost screen, tap the [MENU] button.

Main menu Sub menu Available settings

<SYSTEM SETUP> <VERSION> Displays the software version.

<FINE MODE SPEED> Specifies the angulation speed for the angulation lock.

The angulation speed can be selected from <SLOW>, <STANDARD> and <FAST> (3levels).

<NETWORK> <WIRELESS> Specifies the wireless communication.

・ Enables the wireless communication.

・ Specifies and selects the access point.

<TRANSFER AS

RECORDING>

Specifies the transfer as recording.

・ OFF: Disables the transfer as recording.

・ ON: Enables the transfer as recording.

Enabling this setting allows you to upload the still image to the cloud server in

conjunction with the recording operation.

<DEVICE AUTHEN

AUTHENTICATION> Specifies the device authentication.

Input the PIN code to process the device authentication.

Input text from the on-screen keyboard

Select the input mode.

Select the text buttons you want.

Select <EXECUTE>.

Select <PRESET>.

Select the strings you want to input as titles from the preset title list.

Select <EXECUTE>.

Selecting a preset title for input

Inputting a title

Marks used in this manual

The following signal words are used throughout this manual.

DANGER : Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will

result in death, serious injury or damage of observation object.

WARNING : Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could

result in death, serious injury or damage of observation object.

CAUTION : Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result

in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe

practices or potential material damage.

NOTE

: Indicates a potential situation which, if not avoided, may result in failure of

this instrument.

TIP

: Indicates additional helpful information.

General safety precautions

Observe the precautions described below when handling the instrument. The information is to be sup-

plemented by the dangers, warnings and cautions given in each chapter. Safety cannot be guaranteed

when the instrument is used in ways that are not specifically described.

• Never use the instrument for observing inside of the human or animal cavity.

Otherwise, death or serious injury of the person or animal may result.

• Never use the instrument in the following environments.

-Where flammable atmospheres are present

-Where metal dust or other dust is present

Otherwise, an explosion or fire may result.

• Do not repair, disassemble or remodel the instrument.

Never repair, disassemble or remodel the instrument. Otherwise, the injury of human bodies or the damage

of the instrument may result. Only personnel who are authorized by Olympus are allowed to repair the

instrument. Olympus is not liable for any accidents or instrument damage that occurs as a result of repairs

attempted by personnel who are not authorized by Olympus.

• Stop using the instrument immediately at the first sign of heat, smoke, abnormal odor, abnormal noise or any

other abnormality.

Even if the instrument is still operable, turn OFF the power.

• Do not insert the insertion tube into an inspection object that is in operation or conducting electricity.

Otherwise, the insertion tube may be damaged by being caught inside of the inspection object, etc., or the

insertion tube may touch the object, which results in electric shock.

• Before storing the instrument in its carrying case, be sure to turn OFF the power and remove the battery.

Leaving the battery loaded during storage causes it to be hot, which may cause fire.

DANGER

WARNING

Safety precautions

• Do not use the instrument in any environment (including strongly radioactive environments) other than

the specified operating environment.

Otherwise, unexpected accidents that may damage the insertion tube may result.

• Do not touch the distal end immediately after using this instrument in high-temperature environments.

Otherwise, you may get burned.

• Use the stereo optical adapter and the scope unit in combination specified by Olympus.

If you use them in combination that is not specified by Olympus, the unexpected accidents that may

deteriorate the performance may result.

• Use only the power cord and the AC adapter specified by Olympus and connect the power cord to the

3P power outlet within the rated range.

Otherwise, smoke, fire, or electric shock may occur.

• Do not use the power cord specified for this instrument for other products.

• Do not use the AC adapter outdoors.

Otherwise, electric shock, smoke or fire may occur, which may cause damage to the instrument.

The AC adapter is designed for indoor use.

CAUTION

• Do not apply a strong impact to the AC adapter by hitting it against the wall or dropping it to the floor, etc.

Otherwise, malfunction or damage may be caused and result in electric shock.

• If you sense any abnormality while inserting the insertion tube into the inspection object, do not attempt

to insert it forcibly any more but carefully pull out the insertion tube. Note the following when pulling out

the insertion tube.

- Do not pull out the insertion tube from the inspection object while the angulation is locked or while the

angulation section is bent.

- If the insertion tube is caught on something during pulling it out, rotate the insertion tube gently while

continuing to pull out.

• Note the following precautions when handling the distal end of the insertion tube.

- Do not drop the optical adapter or subject it to strong impact.

- Do not subject the distal end to severe impact or pulling.

- Do not subject the angulation section to strong pressure or bending.

- Do not move with holding the distal end of the insertion tube.

- Do not use this instrument if the O-ring of the distal end of the insertion tube is damaged or torn.

Otherwise, the glass lenses and the precision components which constitute the distal end and the

angulation section may be damaged.

• Always attach the optical adapter before using this instrument.

If you use the instrument without attaching the optical adapter to the insertion tube, parts (screws, etc.)

are easily deformed due to contact with hard objects, etc. If the insertion tube parts are deformed, the

optical adapter cannot be attached or may fall off.

• Never use the optical adapter if any of its parts are loose.

Otherwise, the loose parts may fall off.

• If the optical adapter cannot be attached or removed because the nut does not rotate, stop using it.

Contact Olympus.

• If you sense any abnormality while performing the angulation operation, do not attempt to force the

angulation operation.

Otherwise, the insertion tube or the inspection object may be damaged.

• When hanging the main unit on your shoulder using the shoulder strap, do not allow it to be caught on

other objects.

Be careful so that it does not strangle your neck.

• Do not allow metal or other foreign objects to enter the main unit through connector terminals or any

other openings.

Otherwise, the malfunction or electric shock may result.

• Do not use this instrument near the strong electromagnetic radiation source.

The proper operations may be interfered. Check the electromagnetic environment before using this

instrument.

• The interfaces in the connector cover, SDHC card and USB flash drive are high sensitivity parts. Be

sure to remove the electricity before use.

Otherwise, the malfunction may occur due to the static electricity.

• Remove the electricity around the heat sink of the main unit before operation.

Otherwise, the malfunction may occur due to the static electricity.

• Do not use the parts other than the insertion tube underwater or clean them under running water.

Otherwise, water creates the risk of electric shock. The parts other than the insertion tube are designed

for water proof construction only if the battery cover and connector covers are closed completely. Do not

use or store the instrument in an environment where it is submerged in water.

• Do not subject the LCD monitor to strong impact, strong pressure or to scratching by a hard or pointed object.

Otherwise, the LCD monitor may be cracked or scratched, or the damaged monitor may cause

personal injury.

• When tilting the handle, be careful not to pinch your hands or any objects.

• Use SDHC card and microSDHC card recommended by Olympus to record images.

This instrument comes with an SDHC card.

• Do not store the instrument in the following locations.

- Environments exposed to high temperature, high humidity and large amounts of dust or particulate

- Locations exposed to direct sunlight or radiation

- Locations exposed to gas that includes halide*1

Otherwise, the instrument may be damaged.

*1 The performance of some electrical parts may deteriorate due to the halide in insecticides,

pesticides and gaseous extinguishing agents, etc.

• Do not continue to use the instrument when it is wet with condensation.

In case of a sudden temperature change, such as entering a warm room from cold outside,

condensation may be caused inside the instrument. Using the instrument while it is wet with

condensation may cause malfunction. If condensation occurs, leave the instrument in the environment

where it will be used and allow the condensation to dry before using it.

• Do not insert the insertion tube into the inspection object which is in an environment that exceeds the

operating temperature range.

The continued use may damage or deteriorate the performance of the instrument.

• Do not use the instrument if the contaminants are attached to the outer surface of the instrument.

The instrument may be damaged or the performance may be deteriorated.

• Do not cover the main unit with a plastic bag or other objects.

The inside of the instrument may not be cooled down sufficiently, which may damage the instrument.

• Do not allow any liquids other than water, saltwater, machine oil or diesel oil to be attached to the

insertion tube.

Otherwise, the insertion tube may be damaged.

• Be sure to attach the O-ring to the insertion tube's distal end before using the optical adapter.

Water getting into the area where the insertion tube and optical adapter join might cause malfunction or

damage. Also note that an optical adapter by itself is not watertight.

• Never use the instrument while dirt or water is present in the optical adapter.

Water tightness between the optical adapter and the distal end may be lost, or the optical adapter or the

distal end may be damaged.

• Do not clean the optical adapter under running water.

Otherwise, the optical adapter might be damaged.

• Do not bend the insertion tube to a radius that is less than its minimum bend radius (20 mm for the

4-mm type, 30 mm for the 6-mm type and 6.2-mm type) whenever operating the angulation section.

• Note the following precautions when handling the battery cover and the connector cover.

- Do not open or close covers with your wet hands.

- Do not open or close covers in the area exposed to high humidity and/or dust.

- Close covers when storing the instrument and when the terminals are not in use.

• Note the following precautions when taking out the instrument from the carrying case.

- When taking out the scope unit or the main unit, do not hold it up with the insertion tube.

The instrument may be damaged.

• Note the following precautions when storing the instrument in the carrying case.

- Make sure that the distal end has cooled down sufficiently before storing it.

NOTE

• Do not remove the battery or the AC adapter during operation.

Otherwise, the recorded data may be damaged.

• Do not remove the SDHC card or the USB flash drive while recording or replaying the image.

Otherwise, the recorded data or the image recording media may be damaged or lost.

• Do not repeat inserting or removing the SDHC card or the USB flash drive continuously.

Otherwise, the recorded data or the image recording media may be damaged or the SDHC card may

not work properly.

• Be careful for followings when using the extendable handle of the carrying case.

- Be careful you do not catch your hand when storing the handle inside the carrying case.

- Do not attempt to lift the carrying case by holding the extendable handle.

CAUTION