Trotec BO26 User manual

TRT-BA-BO26-TC2013-16-002-EN
BO26
EN
OPERATING MANUAL
VIDEOSCOPE

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Table of contents
Notes regarding the operating manual.................................2
Safety .....................................................................................2
Information about the device................................................3
Transport and storage...........................................................5
Operation ...............................................................................6
Errors and faults....................................................................9
Maintenance and repair ........................................................9
Disposal ...............................................................................10
Notes regarding the operating manual
Symbols
Warning of electrical voltage
This symbol indicates dangers to the life and health of
persons due to electrical voltage.
Warning
This signal word indicates a hazard with an average
risk level which, if not avoided, can result in serious
injury or death.
Caution
This signal word indicates a hazard with a low risk
level which, if not avoided, can result in minor or
moderate injury.
Note
This signal word indicates important information (e.g.
material damage), but does not indicate hazards.
Info
Information marked with this symbol helps you to carry
out your tasks quickly and safely.
Follow the manual
Information marked with this symbol indicates that the
operating manual must be observed.
You can download the current version of the operating manual
and the EU declaration of conformity via the following link:
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https://hub.trotec.com/?id=43623
Safety
Read this manual carefully before starting or using the
device. Always store the manual in the immediate vicinity
of the device or its site of use!
Warning
Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may
result in electric shock, fire and/ or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
This appliance can be used by children aged from
8years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and
user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
• Do not use the device in potentially explosive rooms.
• Do not use the device in aggressive atmosphere.
• Do not use the device in atmospheres containing oil,
sulphur, chlorine or salt.
• Protect the device from permanent direct sunlight.
• Only use the device in de-energized facilities and objects.
For reasons of safety, de-energize all plant components
and objects prior to every inspection.
• Before using the measuring probes and camera heads, de-
energize any circuits located in walls.
• Before using the measuring probes and camera heads in
metal pipes inside a wall, have an authorised specialist
company carry out a check to ensure that the metal pipes
are not electrically charged.
• For reasons of safety, do not use the measuring probes
and camera heads for inspections in moving parts.
• Do not remove any safety signs, stickers or labels from the
device. Keep all safety signs, stickers and labels in legible
condition.

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• Do not open the device.
• Observe the storage and operating conditions as given in
the Technical data chapter.
Intended use
Only use the device for the visualization of objects.
To use the device for its intended use, only use accessories and
spare parts which have been approved by Trotec.
Improper use
Do not use the device in potentially explosive areas. Do not use
the control unit with display underwater. Never use the device
on persons or animals.
Any unauthorised changes, modifications or alterations to the
device are forbidden.
Personnel qualifications
People who use this device must:
• have read and understood the operating manual, especially
the Safety chapter.
Residual risks
Warning of electrical voltage
Electric shock due to contact with live parts! Do not
touch any live parts. Secure neighbouring live parts by
covering them or by switching them off.
Warning of electrical voltage
There is a risk of a short-circuit due to liquids
penetrating the housing!
Do not immerse the device and the accessories in
water. Make sure that no water or other liquids can
enter the housing.
Warning of electrical voltage
Work on the electrical components must only be
carried out by an authorised specialist company!
Warning of electrical voltage
Before any work on the device, remove the mains plug
from the mains socket and the battery from the device!
Hold onto the mains plug while pulling the power cable
out of the mains socket.
Warning of explosive substances
Do not expose the battery to temperatures above
45°C! Do not let the battery come into contact with
water or fire! Avoid direct sunlight and moisture. There
is a risk of explosion!
Warning
Risk of suffocation!
Do not leave the packaging lying around. Children may
use it as a dangerous toy.
Warning
The device is not a toy and does not belong in the
hands of children.
Warning
Dangers can occur at the device when it is used by
untrained people in an unprofessional or improper way!
Observe the personnel qualifications!
Caution
Lithium-ion batteries might catch fire in case of
overheating or damage. Ensure a sufficient distance to
heat sources, do not subject lithium-ion batteries to
direct sunlight and make sure not to damage the
casing. Do not overcharge lithium-ion batteries. Only
use smart chargers that switch off automatically when
the battery is fully charged. Charge lithium-ion
batteries in due time before they are discharged
completely.
Caution
Keep a sufficient distance from heat sources.
Note
To prevent damages to the device, do not expose it to
extreme temperatures, extreme humidity or moisture.
Note
Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents to clean the
device.
Information about the device
Device description
The videoscope BO26 serves for inspecting concealed machine
components and poorly accessible or inaccessible hollows.
The camera is connected to the device via a flexible gooseneck
probe.
The probe is water-proof and can be immersed in water along
with the camera head, e.g. to check whether there are any
objects underneath the surface (e.g. for leak detection or
drainage or sanitary work).
The device has the following features:
• high-resolution camera
• operator software for control of functions
• recording function for pictures and videos, storage on an
SD card
• USB interface for data transmission

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Device depiction
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3
4
5
No. Operating element
1 Display
2 Gooseneck probe
3 Camera
4 Battery compartment
5 Operating elements
Display and operating elements
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8
9
10
19
20
21
11
12
13
15 14
17
18
16
No. Operating/display element
6 Brightness indication
7 Battery status indication
8 Time indication
9 SD card indication
10 Power button
11 Image rotation button
12 Right button
13 Back button
14 Menubutton
15 Down button
16 Left button
17 Video button
18 Photo button
19 Up button
20 Photo / video indication
21 Zoom indication
22 23 24
25
26
27
28
No. Operating element
22 TV out
23 SD card slot
24 USB interface
25 Charger connection
26 Reset opening
27 Headphone connection
28 Speaker

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Technical data
Parameter Value
Model BO26
Weight (incl.battery) approx. 840g
Dimensions
(lengthx widthx
height)
255mmx 85mmx 110mm
Display 3.5in digital LC colour display
(320x 240 pixels)
frame rate30fps
Storage on SD card (up to 32GB, not included in
the scope of delivery)
Video (format,
resolution)
MP4/AVI/3GP (640*480)
Photo (format,
resolution)
JPEG (640*480)
TV output PAL, NTSC
Diameter of the
standard camera
head
17mm
Length of the
gooseneck probe
100cm
Focus approx. 5cm to 15cm
Image rotation 0 to 360° (5°, 15°, 45°, 90° adjustable)
Zoom 3-fold (digital)
Operating
temperature
0°C to 50°C with <80 % RH
Storage temperature 0°C to 50°C with <80 % RH
Type of protection
(gooseneck probe
and camera head)
IP67
Type of protection of
control unit
IP54
Power supply 1x Li-ion battery3.7V
chargerDC5V/2000mA
Scope of delivery
• 1x Device BO26
• 1x gooseneck probe 1m
• 1x3.7 V Li-ion battery
• 1 x Transport case
• 1x Accessory kit with 45° mirror, hook and magnet
attachment
• 1x Video cable (RCA)
• 1 x USB cable
• 1 x Quick guide
Transport and storage
Note
If you store or transport the device improperly, the
device may be damaged.
Note the information regarding transport and storage of
the device.
Transport
For transporting the device, use the transport case included in
the scope of delivery in order to protect the device from external
influences.
The supplied Li-ion batteries are subjects to the requirements of
dangerous goods legislation.
Observe the following when transporting or shipping Li-ion
batteries:
• The user may transport the batteries by road without any
additional requirements.
• If transport is carried out by third parties (e.g. air transport
or forwarding company), special requirements as to
packaging and labelling must be observed. This includes
consulting a dangerous goods specialist when preparing
the package.
– Only ship batteries if their housing is undamaged.
– Mask open terminals with tape and pack the battery in
a way that it cannot move inside the packaging.
– Please also observe any other national regulations.
Storage
When the device is not being used, observe the following
storage conditions:
• dry and protected from frost and heat
• protected from dust and direct sunlight
• For storing the device, use the transport case included in
the scope of delivery in order to protect the device from
external influences.
• The storage temperature is the same as the range given in
the Technical data chapter.
• When storing the device for an extended period of time,
remove the battery/batteries.

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Operation
Inserting the battery
Note
Make sure that the surface of the device is dry and the
device is switched off.
1. Press the two buttons on the left and right side of the
handle and pull the battery compartment(4) out of the
device.
2. Insert the battery into the compartment with correct
polarity.
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3. Push the battery compartment back into the device until it
engages completely.
Connecting the gooseneck probe
Note
Make sure that the surface of the device is dry and the
device is switched off.
1. Connect the gooseneck probe(2) to the device connection.
In doing so, make sure that you first insert the pin on the
probe carefully into the corresponding recess on the device
side to prevent accidental turning of the contacts.
2. The device port comes with a screw joint. Connect it to the
gooseneck probe.
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Inserting the SD card
1. Open the rubber tab on the left side of the device.
2. Insert the SD card in the SD card slot(23).
3. Slightly press down the SDcard until it engages.
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4. Close the rubber tab.
Switching on and off
1. Press the Power button(10) for approx. 3seconds until the
logo appears.
ðThe device starts. It takes a few seconds until the
display is switched on and the device ready for
operation.
2. Press the Power button(10) for approx. 2seconds to
switch the device off.
ðThe display will be deactivated and the system is shut
down.
Aligning/ moving the camera
1. Move the gooseneck probe(2) into the desired position.
2. Align the camera image. Press the image rotation
button(11) until the camera image is oriented as desired.
3. For underwater photos the gooseneck probe can be
immersed.
Make sure that the device itself does not make contact
with water, otherwise it might be damaged.

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Speaker
The device is equipped with an integrated speaker (28). The
device can thus play a video file with sound.
Info
You must first record a video with sound. To record a
video with sound, a headset with microphone (not
included in the scope of delivery) must be plugged into
the headphone connection(27).
Using accessories
The accessories include 3attachments for the camera head:
• hook (for recovery or taking samples)
• magnet (for withdrawing ferrous metal parts)
• mirror (bent, expands the lateral field of vision)
Taking a picture
1. Press the photo button(18).
ðThe picture is taken and saved on the SDcard.
Recording a video
1. Press the video button(17).
ðAfter approx. 5seconds, recording of the video starts.
ðThe photo/videoindication (20) switches to video and
flashes on the display.
ðThe video runtime is displayed.
2. Press the video button(17) again to stop recording.
ðRecording is stopped.
ðThe video is saved on the SD card.
Info
If you want to record a video with sound, plug a
headset with microphone into the headphone
connection(27) before starting the recording.
Setting the zoom
1. Press the Up(19) or Down button(15) until the desired
zoom is set.
ðA scale on the screen indicates the current zoom level.
Setting the LED brightness
1. Press the Left(16) or Right button(12) until the desired
brightness is set.
ðA scale on the screen indicates the current brightness
level.
Main menu
1. Press the Menu button(14) to open the main menu of the
software.
ðThe main menu will be displayed.
The following menu items are available in the main menu:
Menu item Function
Mode Viewing and deleting photos and videos
Language Setting the menu language (11languages to
choose from)
TV output Setting the TV format for video output (PAL/
NTSC)
Time Date Setting date format, date and time
Automatic
shutdown
Settings for automatically switching the device
off
SDcard Formatting the SDcard
Image rotation Presetting the rotation angle by pressing the
image rotation button(11)
Product
information
Information about the device
1. Use the arrow buttons(12, 15, 16, 19) to navigate within
the main menu.
2. Use the Menu button(14) to open a submenu or to confirm
your selection.
3. Use the back button(13) to return to the previous menu.
Setting date, time and date format
1. Within the main menu, navigate to the submenu Time Date
and confirm your selection by pressing the Menu
button(14).
ðThe Date and time submenu will be displayed. You can
choose from the following menu items:
Menu item Function
Setting the
date
Opens the submenu for setting the date. Using
the Right(12) and Left button(16), you can
switch between the day, month and year
display. Using the Down(15) and Up(19)
button, you can modify the corresponding
value. Using the Menu button(14), you can
confirm your selection.
Setting the
time
Opens the submenu for setting the time. Using
the Right(12) and Left button(16), you can
switch between the hour and minutes display.
Using the Down(15) and Up(19) button, you
can modify the corresponding value. Using the
Menu button(14), you can confirm your
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Menu item Function
Date format Opens the submenu for setting the date format.
Using the Down(15) and Up(19) button, you
can select the desired format. Using the back
button(13), you can confirm your selection.
Viewing recordings
1. Press the Menubutton(14).
ðThe main menu will be displayed.
2. Press the Left(16) or Right button(12) until the Mode
menu is displayed.
3. Use the Downbutton(15) to select the photo or video
menu item and confirm your selection with the Menu
button(14).
ðThe different recordings will be displayed on the screen.
4. Select a recording and press the Menu button(14) to view
a picture or play a video and, if required, to pause.
5. Press the Back button(13) to leave the screen.
ðThe selection list of the recordings is displayed.
6. Press the Back button(13) again to return to the main
menu.
Advanced picture settings
If you view a previously taken photo, you can display
information regarding the photo, zoom in/out or delete it. To do
so, please proceed as follows:
1. View the photo as described above.
ðThe photo is displayed.
2. Press the Menubutton(14).
ðThe submenu for pictures will be displayed. You can
choose from the following menu items:
Menu item Function
Photo
information
Display extended information about the photo
Deact.
information
Disable the information display
Select photo
mode
Zoom mode: Having selected the zoom mode
and by pressing the Back button(13), you can
zoom in or out using the Down(15) and Up(19)
buttons
Motion mode: Having selected the motion
mode and by pressing the Back button(13),
you can move the image section using the
arrow buttons.
Delete photo Deleting a file
Exit Exit the submenu
Delete pictures/videos
1. Via the menu item Mode, you can view a list of all saved
photos or videos, as described above.
ðThe list of photos or videos is displayed.
2. Press the image rotationbutton(11).
ðThe submenu for deleting will be displayed.
3. Using the Down(15) or Up(19) button, navigate to the
menu item Select.
4. Confirm the menu item Select by pressing the Menu
button(14).
ðThe list of photos or videos is displayed again.
5. Using the Down(15) or Up(19) button, navigate to the
photo or video that you want to delete.
6. Select the photo or video by pressing the Menu
button(14).
ðWithin the list, the photo or video is framed in red.
7. If desired, select additional photos or videos as described
before.
8. Press the image rotationbutton(11).
ðThe submenu for deleting will be displayed.
9. Using the Down(15) or Up(19) button, navigate to the
menu item Delete selection.
10. Confirm the menu item Delete selection by pressing the
Menu button(14).
ðThe selected photos or videos are deleted.
Watch videos via an external screen
For playback on a screen, the videoscope must be connected
with the video output(22) and the screen via the video cable.
You can adapt the output format to the video standard of the
screen in the main menu. In the submenu TV Output, the
following options are available:
Menu item Function
Deactivate Deactivates the TV Output
PAL Activates the video formatPAL
(e.g. in Western Europe, Australia, New
Zealand and in parts of Asia)
NTSC Activates the video formatNTSC
(e.g. in the USA, Canada, Mexico and Japan)

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Errors and faults
The device has been checked for proper functioning several
times during production. If malfunctions occur nonetheless,
check the device according to the following list.
Fault Cause Solution
The device
does not
switch on.
No battery is
installed.
Make sure that the battery
is installed.
The battery is not
installed properly.
Make sure that the battery
is installed properly.
The battery is
empty.
Make sure that the battery
is new or charged
sufficiently.
Device did not
record
pictures/
videos.
No SD card
inserted.
Insert an SD card.
SD card is full. Delete files no longer
needed to free up storage
space.
The device
switched off
during recording.
Terminate the recording
before the battery has run
empty.
SD card
cannot be
read.
Problem with SD
card.
Make sure that the SD card
is not damaged and the
storage space does not
exceed 32GB.
System has
crashed.
Restart the system.
Camera image
is too bright or
too dark.
Camera light is
set too bright or
too dark.
Set the camera light
correctly (see Chapter
Operation).
Camera light
does not work,
no image
being
displayed.
The battery is not
charged
sufficiently.
Recharge the battery.
Communication
error between
camera and
device.
Check the connection
between gooseneck probe
and device.
The camera is
damaged.
Please contact the Trotec
customer service.
The recorded
video stutters.
The SD card
transfer speed is
too low.
Use another SD card with
higher transfer speed.
Maintenance and repair
Charging the battery
Charge the battery when the battery status indication(7) flashes
red or the device can no longer be switched on. To do so,
connect the charger to the mains and the charger cable to the
charger(25) connection.
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Note
To avoid damages to the battery, only use the charger included
in the scope of delivery for charging the battery.
Cleaning
Clean the device with a soft, damp and lint-free cloth. Make
sure that no moisture enters the housing. Do not use any
sprays, solvents, alcohol-based cleaning agents or abrasive
cleaners, but only clean water to moisten the cloth.
Repair
Do not modify the device or install any spare parts. For repairs
or device testing, contact the manufacturer.

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Disposal
The icon with the crossed-out waste bin on waste
electrical or electronic equipment stipulates that this equipment
must not be disposed of with the household waste at the end of
its life. You will find collection points for free return of waste
electrical and electronic equipment in your vicinity. The
addresses can be obtained from your municipality or local
administration. For further return options provided by us please
refer to our website https://de.trotec.com/shop/.
The separate collection of waste electrical and electronic
equipment aims to enable the re-use, recycling and other forms
of recovery of waste equipment as well as to prevent negative
effects for the environment and human health caused by the
disposal of hazardous substances potentially contained in the
equipment.
Li-Ion
In the European Union, batteries and accumulators must not be
treated as domestic waste, but must be disposed of
professionally in accordance with Directive 2006/66/EC of the
European Parliament and of the Council of 6September 2006
on batteries and accumulators. Please dispose of batteries and
accumulators according to the relevant legal requirements.