PCE Instruments PCE-VE 400N4 User manual

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PCE-VE 400N4 / PCE-VE 800N4 / PCE-VE 900N4 Industrial Borescope
User Manual
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Last change: 13 January 2021
v1.0
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Contents
1Safety notes........................................................................................... 1
2Specifications........................................................................................2
3Delivery scope.......................................................................................2
4Device description ................................................................................ 3
5Function modes ....................................................................................4
5.1 Key assignment................................................................................................................ 4
5.2 Display icons.................................................................................................................... 5
5.3 Switch the instrument on/off............................................................................................. 5
5.4 Menu................................................................................................................................ 5
6Rechargeable batteries ........................................................................ 6
6.1 Remove batteries............................................................................................................. 6
6.2 External charging............................................................................................................. 6
7Warranty.................................................................................................7
8Disposal ................................................................................................. 7

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1 Safety notes
Please read this manual carefully and completely before you usethe device for thefirst time. The
device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel.
Damage or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual are excluded from our liability and
not covered by our warranty.
•The device must only be used as described inthis instruction manual.If used otherwise,
this can cause dangerous situations for the user and damage to the meter.
•The instrument may only be used if the environmental conditions (temperature, relative
humidity, …) are within the ranges stated in the technical specifications. Do not expose
the device to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, extreme humidity or moisture.
•Do not expose the device to shocks or strong vibrations.
•The case should only be opened by qualified PCE Instruments personnel.
•Never use the instrument when your hands are wet.
•You must not make any technical changes to the device.
•The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use only pH-neutral cleaner,
no abrasives or solvents.
•The device must only be used with accessories from PCE Instruments or equivalent.
•Before each use, inspect the case for visible damage. If any damage is visible, do not
use the device.
•Do not use the instrument in explosive atmospheres.
•The measurement range as stated in the specifications must not be exceeded under
any circumstances.
•Non-observance of the safety notes can cause damage to the device and injuries to
the user.
We do not assume liability for printing errors or any other mistakes in this manual.
We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of
business.
If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments. The contact details can be found at
the end of this manual.

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2 Specifications
Technical data of the endoscope PCE-VE 800N4
PCE-VE 400N4
PCE-VE 900N4
Cable / head diameter
2.8 mm
4 mm
2 mm
Camera head movement
direction
4-way
Camera head length
8 mm
18 mm
7 mm
Bending radius
7 mm
8 mm
6 mm
Camera head material
Titanium alloy
Camera lens material
Glass
Viewing angle
80 °
90 °
80 °
Viewing direction
0 °
Focus area
5 ... 50 mm
10 … 100 mm
3 … 30 mm
Image sensor
1/18" colour
1/9" colour
1/18" colour
Resolution
160000 pixels
1000000 pixels
160000 pixels
Frame rate
30 Hz
Length borescope cable
1.5 m
1.2 m
Material borescope cable
Tungsten
Protection class
borescope cable
IP58
IP67
IP58
Operating conditions
Main unit: 0 ... 45 °C / 15 ... 90 % RH
Cable: 0 ... 60 °C
Display
5" 16:9 LCD
Interface
Micro USB
Video output
HDMI
Memory
SDHC memory card up to 64 GB
Power supply
Li-Ion battery 3350 mAh
Mains adaptor 5 V
Dimensions
33.5 x 14.5 x 8 cm
Weight
approx. 700 g
3 Delivery scope
1x borescope PCE-VE 800N4 / PCE-VE 400N4 / PCE-VE 900N4
1x mains adaptor incl. charger
1x card reader
1x memory card
2x Li-Ion battery set
1x HDMI cable
1x cleaning set
1x user manual
1x carrying case

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4 Device description
1. Display
2. Image memory
3. Charging indicator
4. Operating display
5. Freeze key (freeze image)
6. DOWN key
7. ON/OFF key
8. UP key
9. Menu key
10. OK key
11. Borescope cable
12. Micro USB socket (data transfer to PC)
13. HDMI socket (e. g. for external monitor)
14. SD card slot
15. Charging socket DC in
16. Reset key
17. Headphone jack
18. Video recording key
19. Illumination key
20. Image capture key
21. Display brightness

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5 Function modes
The keys have different functions depending on which mode you are in.
These are the 4 different modes you can be in:
Mode
Function
Recording
Display shows camera image and optional setting
options.
Playback
Images and videos on the microSD card are displayed.
Toolbar
The toolbar is visible at the top of the screen in recording
mode. Settings such as brightness, zoom, etc. can be
changed here.
Menu
Contains all system settings.
5.1 Key assignment
Key
Recording
Playback
Toolbar
Menu
Up/Down
-
Switch to
previous / next
image
Change the
setting or option
Previous / next
menu item
Menu
Open menu
Open menu
Open menu
-
Ok
Move to the next
setting in the
toolbar
Confirm deletion
Change in the
settings
Confirm
selection
Play
Open record
memory
Back to
recording mode
Open record
memory
-
Freeze
Freeze image
Delete record
Freeze image
Back to
recording mode
Off/On
Switch off the
instrument
Switch off the
instrument
Switch off the
instrument
Switch off the
instrument
LED
Adjust the
brightness of the
LED
-
Adjust the
brightness of the
LED
Video
Start/stop video
recording
-
Start/stop video
recording
-
Image
Image recording
-
Image recording
-
Brightness
Image
brightness
-
Image
brightness
-
Note: "-" means no function of the key in the respective function mode.

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5.2 Display icons
Icon
Description
Brightness (5 levels)
Exposure (-2, -1, 0, +1, +2)
Image rotation 90
Colour filter (black and white, negative)
White balance
Freeze image
Full screen
Zoom
Borescope is ready for image recording
Borescope records a video
5.3 Switch the instrument on/off
Press and hold the off/on key for about 2 seconds to switch the instrument on or off.
5.4 Menu
In recording mode, press the menu key once to open the menu. Use the up/down keys to select
the desired setting parameter. You can close the menu with the freeze key. The menu contains
the following system settings:
5.4.1 Language
Here you can choose between German, English, Chinese and Japanese. Confirm your setting
with the OK key.
5.4.2 Date/time
Setting the date and time and the display format - Press the freeze key to go to the next setting
option. Confirm your entry with the Ok key.
5.4.3 Save power
Here you can set when the instrument should switch off automatically. You can select Off, 1 min,
3 min and 5 min. Confirm your setting with the OK key.
5.4.4 Print date
You can set whether only the date, date and time or nothing is saved on the image. Confirm your
setting with the OK key.

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5.4.5 Format
Here you can format the microSD card in the borescope. All data on the card will be irrevocably
deleted. Confirm your setting with the OK key.
5.4.6 Reset everything
To reset the instruments to factory settings, select "Yes" in this menu item. Selecting "No" takes
you back to the menu. If the instrument can no longer be operated, you can also use the reset
key on the side of the instrument.
5.4.7 FW update
If a firmware update is available for the instrument, it can be installed via this menu item.
6 Rechargeable batteries
The batteries can be charged within the unit with the supplied mains adaptor, as well as with the
external charger when removed.
6.1 Remove batteries
To remove the batteries, proceed as follows:
1. Loosen the screw of the bottom cover of the instrument.
2. Pull the battery unit out of the borescope.
3. Open the battery compartment by pulling off the cover.
4. Replace the batteries and reassemble the unit in reverse order. Make sure that the
polarity is correct!
6.2 External charging
After removing the batteries from the instrument, place them in the charger. Make sure that the
polarity is correct! As soon as the batteries are fully charged, you can re-insert them into the
instrument.
Note: The batteries need approx. 8 hours to fully charge.

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7 Warranty
You can read our warranty terms in our General Business Terms which you can find here:
https://www.pce-instruments.com/english/terms.
8 Disposal
For the disposal of batteries in the EU, the 2006/66/EC directive of the European Parliament
applies. Due to the contained pollutants, batteries must not be disposed of as household waste.
They must be given to collection points designed for that purpose.
In order to comply with the EU directive 2012/19/EU we take our devices back. We either re-use
them or give them to a recycling company which disposes of the devices in line with law.
For countries outside the EU, batteries and devices should be disposed of in accordance with
your local waste regulations.
If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments.

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