SKF TKES 10 Series User manual

SKF Endoscopes
TKES 10 series
Instructions for use

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EC Declaration of conformity ....................................................................................3
Safety recommendations..........................................................................................4
1. Introduction .....................................................................................................5
2. Description.......................................................................................................6
3. Technical data ..................................................................................................7
3.1 Kit content....................................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Standard insertion tubes.............................................................................................. 8
3.3 Display Unit..................................................................................................................... 9
4. Operating instructions....................................................................................10
4.1 Prepare for first use.....................................................................................................10
4.2 Use of articulated tube (standard supply with TKES 10A only).............................12
4.3 Standard functions – Camera Mode .........................................................................15
4.4 Photo recording............................................................................................................15
4.5 Video recording ............................................................................................................15
4.6 Side view adapter ........................................................................................................16
4.7 Advanced settings and functions...............................................................................16
4.8 Viewing and deleting recorded photos and videos..................................................19
4.9 Video output.................................................................................................................19
4.10 Transferring images and videos to the PC...............................................................20
5. Maintenance...................................................................................................21
6. Spare parts and accessories ...........................................................................22
Table of contents
Original instructions

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EC Declaration of conformity
We,
SKF Maintenance Products
Kelvinbaan 16
3439 MT Nieuwegein
The Netherlands
herewith declare that the following product:
SKF Endoscope
TKES 10 series
has been designed and manufactured in accordance with:
EMC DIRECTIVE 2004/108/EC as outlined in the harmonized norm for
EN 61000-4-2:1995+A1:1998+A2:2000
EN 61000-4-3:2006
EN 61326-1:2006 Class B
EN 61326-2-2:2006
EUROPEAN ROHS DIRECTIVE 2011/65/EU
Nieuwegein, The Netherlands,
January 2014
Sébastien David
Manager Product Development and Quality

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Safety recommendations
Warning
• This device must not be used for medical or veterinary purposes.
• Do not modify or disassemble the unit.
• Do not use this item in explosive atmospheres.
Caution
• Keep the device out of the reach of children.
• Do not look directly into the LED’s at the end of the insertion tube, your
eyesight may be seriously damaged.
• Do not forcibly bend twist or elongate the insertion tube.
• Strong impact of the instrument and insertion tube may result in
breakage of the objective lens (made of glass) at the tip of the insertion
tube.
• Do not use or store the device at a temperature higher than 60 °C or
lower than -20 °C.
• Do not use in a manner not specified in this instruction for use.
• Do not use the device in direct sunlight.
• Store the device in a dry and adequately ventilated environment.
• Keep away from acid or alkaline solutions and do not use in an
atmosphere containing their vapours.
• Do not remove the SD Memory Card while data is being saved to the
card. This may cause the data loss or damage to the card.
• The instrument contains no user serviceable parts. Opening the
endoscope voids warranty. All service work must be carried out by an
authorized SKF workshop. Only use genuine SKF spares and accessories.
Other spares and accessories may damage the endoscope.

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1. Introduction
The SKF Endoscopes TKES 10 series are compact handheld instruments that allow the
user to view applications in restricted spaces that could not normally be seen with the
naked eye.
The TKES 10 series are supplied in a sturdy carrying case and consists of a display unit,
insertion tube, mains adapter and side view adapter. The display unit, with a 3.5” wide
angle TFT LCD screen, has the capacity of viewing, storing and reviewing photos and video
images. Images can also be displayed directly on a TV screen or stored and transferred
to a PC for viewing later. The display unit is powered by rechargeable Li-Ion battery and
a universal charger is included. To facilitate easy handling, the display unit has powerful
magnets on the back allowing it to be affixed to suitable surfaces.
The TKES 10 series are available with three different types of insertion tubes of 1 metre
(3.3 ft) length. All insertion tubes are equipped with powerful adjustable LED lighting.
TKES 10F
The TKES 10F has a flexible insertion tube,
with a tip diameter of 5,8 mm (0.23 in), is
ideal for use when the subject to be viewed
is in the direct line of sight and the tube
direction can be manipulated by the user.
Figure 1. TKES 10F with flexible insertion tube
TKES 10S
The TKES 10S has a semi-rigid insertion
tube, with a tip diameter of 5,8 mm
(0.23 in), is well suited for viewing
subjects that are not in the direct line of
sight. By bending the tube and by careful
manipulation, such subjects can be viewed.
Figure 2. TKES 10S with semi-rigid insertion tube
TKES 10A
The TKES 10A has an articulated insertion
tube, with a tip diameter of 5,8 mm
(0.23 in), can be used to view objects that are
either directly or indirectly in the line of sight.
The flexible tube can be manipulated by the
user and when in the region of the subject
of interest then the tip can be articulated to
view the subject. Figure 3. TKES 10A with articulated insertion tube
Other lengths of insertion tubes are available, see chapter “6. Spare parts and accessories”.

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2. Description 3457691213148101121151516Figure 4. TKES 10 Endoscope
1. Display unit 9. Escape button
2. Insertion tube 10. USB connector
3. POWER button 11. LED intensity control
4. Video REC button 12. SD slot
5. PHOTO button 13. TV OUT connector
6. DOWN button 14. DC IN connector
7. UP button 15. Magnets (3x)
8. OK button 16. Tripod connector

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3. Technical data
3.1 Kit content
Designation TKES 10F TKES 10S TKES 10A
Description SKF Endoscope
with Flexible
Tube, 1m
SKF Endoscope
with Semi-Rigid Tube,
1m
SKF Endoscope
with Articulated Tube,
1m
Display unit TKES 10 TKES 10 TKES 10
Tube Flexible, 1m
(TKES TF-1)
Semi-rigid, 1m
(TKES TS-1)
Articulated, 1m
(TKES TA-1)
USB cable 1yes yes yes
Video cable 2yes yes yes
Power adapter 3yes yes yes
SD Card 4yes yes yes
Side view adapter 5yes yes yes
Instructions for use Yes, MP5394 Yes, MP5394 Yes, MP5394
CD with all available
instructions for use
Yes Yes Yes
Carrying dimensions 360 x260 x115 mm
(14.2 x 10.2 x 4.5 in.)
360 x260 x115 mm
(14.2 x 10.2 x 4.5 in.)
530 x360 x115 mm
(20.9 x 14.2 x 4.5 in.)
Total weight
(incl. case)
2,1 kg
(4.6 lb)
2,1 kg
(4.6 lb)
3,3 kg
(7.3 lb)
1. USB Cable: enables connection to PC for convenient file transfer and maintenance
2. Video Cable: connects display unit to TV
3. Power Adapter: enables the display unit internal batteries to be recharged
4. SD card: For storage of photos and videos.
Compatible with SD & SDHC cards up to 32 GB.
Refer to Preparation for use (chapter 4.1) for direction of card insertion
5. 45° side view adapter allows viewing of objects 90º to the tip

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3.2 Standard insertion tubes
Designation TKES TF-1 TKES TS-1 TKES TA-1
Tube type Flexible
Insertion tube
Semi-rigid
Insertion tube
Articulated
Insertion tube
Image sensor CMOS Image Sensor CMOS Image Sensor CMOS Image Sensor
Light source 4 adjustable
white LEDs
4 adjustable
white LEDs
4 adjustable
white LEDs
Resolution
Photo / Video
640 x 480 /
640 x 480 pixels
640 x 480 /
640 x 480 pixels
320 x 240 /
320 x 240 pixels
Size tip diameter 5,8 mm 5,8 mm 5,8 mm
Tube length 1 m 1 m 1 m
Field of View (FOV) 67º 67º 55º
Depth of Field (DOF) 1,5 cm - 6cm 1,5 cm - 6 cm 2 cm - 6 cm
Resistant to
water & fuels
yes to most
fuels and solvents
yes to most
fuels and solvents
yes to most
fuels and solvents
Min bending radius 50 mm 50 mm 50 mm
Working temperature
range
-20 to 60 °C -20 to 60 °C -20 to 60 °C
Ingress Protection IP67 IP67 IP67
Adjustability Fully flexible Flexible tube that can
be bent to shape
300º tip articulation
330º rotatable neck

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3.3 Display Unit
Designation TKES 10
Display 3,5” TFT LCD, 320 x 240 Pixels
Interface Mini USB 1,1 / AV out
Battery (not user serviceable) Rechargeable Li-Polymer Battery (3,7V)
Power adapter 100 - 240 V AC in / 5,5 V DC out.
Included: US, UK, EU and Australian plugs
Recording medium SD card (2GB minimum supplied), SDHC compatible
Photo Storage Format JPEG (640 x 480)
Storage capacity Up to 50 000 pictures
or 120 min. of video on a 2 GB card
Video Recording Format ASF
(320 x 240 or 640 x 480 depending insertion tube type)
Video Out Format NTSC & PAL
Frame rate 30 fps
Compression Format MPEG4
Video size 10 min. = 150 MB
Working & Storage / Battery
charging temperature range
-20 °C to 60 °C / 0 to 40 °C
Functions Snapshot, Video recording, Picture & video review on
LCD screen, TV Out, transfer of picture & video from
SD card to PC, Digital zoom, reflecting & mirroring
Magnets 3 x
Battery life 4 hours (average)
Tripod connection 1/4in x 20 UNC x 8 mm
Ingress Protection IP 55

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4. Operating instructions
4.1 Prepare for first use
On first use it is important that the
SD card is inserted as shown in figure 5.
(The SD card slot can be found
underneath a rubber cap):
Connect the insertion tube to the display
unit as shown in figure 6 and tighten the
locking collar.
Be careful not to over-tighten it.
Remove the protective cap on the tip
of the insertion tube.
For use of the articulated insertion tube,
see 4.2 Use of articulated tube
(Standard supply with TKES 10A only).
When used with side view adapter, see 4.6
side view adapter.
Unscrew the ring from the tube tip, place the
ring in the side view adapter box.
Screw the side view adapter into the tube tip.
Figure 5. Insert SD card
Figure 6. Connect tube
Figure 7. Side view adapter