Olympus IPLEX NX User manual

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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

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• 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.
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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.

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• 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.
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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.
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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

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[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.
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[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.

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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.

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• 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.)
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Menu screen display
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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].
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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.

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Input text from the on-screen keyboard
Select the input mode.
Select the text buttons you want.
Select <EXECUTE>.
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Select <PRESET>.
Select the strings you want to input as titles from the preset title list.
Select <EXECUTE>.
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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.
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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