Trotec VSC3008 User manual

OPERATING MANUAL
VIDEOSCOPE
VSC3008
EN
TRT-BA-VSC3008-TC-002-EN

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Danger!
Warns of a hazard which can lead to injuries.
Caution!
Warns of a hazard which can lead to damage to property.
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Table of contents
Notes regarding the operating manual .................................... 1
Information about the device................................................... 2
Technical data ........................................................................ 3
Safety ..................................................................................... 4
Transport and storage............................................................. 5
Operation................................................................................ 5
Operator software ................................................................... 7
Maintenance and repair .......................................................... 13
Disposal.................................................................................. 14
Declaration of conformity ........................................................ 14
Notes regarding the operating manual
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Device description
The videoscope serves for inspecting concealed machine
components and poorly accessible or inaccessible hollows.
The videoscope offers the following functions:
• high-resolution camera
• moveable camera head with very bright LED illumination
• recording of pictures and videos, storage on an SD card
• USB interface for data exchange.
Device depiction
Operating elements
Information about the device
No. Operating element
1 Probe cable
2 Display
3 Fully flexible camera head
4 Operating elements
5 Battery with charger/power adapter connector
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No. Operating element Meaning
6 Brightness button Controls the light intensity at the camera head
7 Video button Starts or stops video recording
8 Photo button Taking a photo
9 Cursor Controls the camera orientation and the menu
10 Padlock button Locking the camera head in the current posi-
tion
11 Zoom button Zooming in the screen (1x, 2x, 3x)
12 On/Off/Menu/Back
button
Switching the device on and off, calling up the
main menu, leaving a menu
No. Operating element Meaning
13 SD slot Slot for SD card
14 AV OUT Audio/video signal output
15 USB port Port for a mini USB cable
16 Power connector Connector for the power adapter
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Scope of delivery
• 1 x Videoscope VSC3008
• 1 x Battery pack 5V DC
•1xCase
• 1 x Power adapter/charger
•1xAVcable
• 1 x Getting started guide
•1xSDcard
• 1 x Display cleaning cloth
Technical data
Model VSC3008
Article number 3.510.009.640
System
Type of lighting 10 white LEDs (colour temperature 5,000 to 6,500 K)
Luminous intensity 50,000 lux
White balance 4 setting options (automatic, sunlight, clouded, artificial light)
Brightness control Manually adjustable
LCD display 4.3-inch TFT LCD (800 x 480 px [Wide VGA])
Interfaces USB, analogue video (HDTV)
Memory Slot for removable SD card (max. 32 GB)
File formats JPEG image format, AVI video format
Power supply 5 V lithium polymer battery pack;
power adapter (input: AC 100 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz 0.2 A, output: DC 5 V, 1.0 A)
Operating time >4 h
Probe
Dimensions Length 3 m, ø 8 mm
Construction Exterior: tungsten wire mesh for high torsional strength,
inner layer: polyurethane on steel spiral
Articulation up/down/left /right ≈120°
Type of protection IP67, oil-resistant
Camera
Image sensor CMOS
Resolution 440,000 pixels
Field of vision 130°
Camera head Stainless steel with titanium coating
Zoom Three times digital
Surrounding conditions
Temperature -10 °C to +50 °C
Humidity < 90 % RH
Type of protection (housing) IP54
Physical characteristics
Construction ABS housing with integrated bumpers
Dimensions 410 x 154 x 80 mm
Weight 960 g (incl. batteries)

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Carefully read the operating manual before using the device
and keep it within reach!
• Do not use the device in atmospheres containing sulphur,
chlorine or salt.
• Protect the device from permanent direct sunlight.
• Do not remove any safety signs, stickers or labels from the
device. Keep all safety signs, stickers and labels in legible
condition.
• Do not open the device with a tool.
• Observe the storage and operating conditions (see chapter
Technical data).
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. Trotec accepts no liability for damages
resulting from improper use. In such a case, any warranty claims
shall expire. Any unauthorised modifications, alterations or
structural changes 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
Danger!
Keep a sufficient distance from heat sources.
Danger!
Do not leave the packaging lying around. Children may
use it as a dangerous toy.
Danger!
The device is not a toy and does not belong in the hands
of children.
Danger!
This device can be dangerous if it is used by untrained
people in an unprofessional or improper way. Observe the
personnel qualifications.
Caution!
To prevent damages to the device, do not expose it to
extreme temperatures, extreme humidity or moisture.
Caution!
Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents to clean the
device.
Safety

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Transport
Use the supplied case (18) to transport the device.
Storage
When the device is not being used, observe the following storage
conditions:
•dry,
• protected from dust and direct sunlight,
• with a plastic cover to protect it from invasive dust, if
necessary.
• The storage temperature is the same as the range given in
the chapter Technical data.
• When storing the device for a long time, remove the batteries.
• Preferably use the supplied case to store the device.
Inserting the battery pack
Before using the device for the first time, it may be necessary to
insert the battery pack.
Caution!
Make sure that the surface of the device is dry and the
device is switched off.
1. Observing the correct orientation, push the battery pack into
the device until it engages.
Note:
Alternatively, the device can be operated with the power adapter
connected. For this purpose, connect the supplied power adapter
with the connector (16).
Caution!
Only use the supplied power adapter or a power adapter
with identical specifications! An unsuitable power adapter
can cause damage to the device!
Charging the battery pack
Before using the device for the first time, it may be necessary to
charge the battery.
• The battery can either be inserted in the device or removed
for charging.
• If the battery is inserted, the device should be switched off
during charging.
1. Plug the power adapter into the connector at the battery pack
(20).
2. Plug the power adapter into the socket.
– The battery is charging.
Note:
The power adapter may become hot during charging of the
battery pack, particularly if the videoscope is operated while the
power adapter is connected. This is normal and does not affect its
functioning.
Transport and storage
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Operation
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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 (13).
– The printed side of the SD card should point up and the
rounded corner to the bottom right.
3. Slightly press down the SD card until it engages.
4. Close the rubber tab.
Switch-on
1. Press the On/Off button (12) for approx. 5 seconds.
– An acoustic signal will be emitted three times. The display
is switched on and the device is ready for operation.
Aligning/moving/holding the camera
1. Use the cursor (9) to move the camera (3) in the desired
direction.
2. Hold the cursor in this position and press the padlock button
(10).
– The camera head is fixed in its position.
– A padlock appears on the display.
– The cursor (9) is locked.
Caution!
Avoid pulling on the probe cable while the lock in enabled;
the camera head and the cable may get damaged!
The camera head is held in position by the lock (padlock
symbol) and can thus inadvertently become a barbed
hook.
Note:
If the position of the camera head is maintained for at least three
seconds via the cursor, the lock is automatically activated!
3. Press the padlock button (10) again to unlock the camera
head.
– The camera head moves back to a neutral position.
– The padlock symbol on the display disappears.
Note:
Always carry out this HOME function before pulling the probe
cable out of the inspected hollow space to prevent the camera
head from getting caught, and thus to avoid damage to the
Bowden cables in the probe cable!
Taking a picture
1. Press the photo button (8).
– The picture is taken and saved.
Recording a video
1. Press the video button (7).
– The videoscope switches to recording mode.
– The recording is started.
– A video camera symbol appears in the top left of the
display.
2. Press the video button (7) again.
– The recording is stopped.
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Viewing recordings
1. Press the cursor for approx. 5 s.
– The browser for recordings opens.
– By moving the cursor up/down or to the right/left you can
navigate through the browser.
2. By moving the cursor to the right/left you can move from one
image/video file to the next.
– Open the desired file by slightly pressing the cursor.
– Start a video file by slightly pressing the cursor again.
– Stop the video file by pressing the zoom button (11).
3. To return to the live image mode briefly press the On/Off
button (12) once.
Zooming in a recording
1. To magnify a recording, press the zoom button (11).
– In this mode, magnifications of up to three times are
possible.
2. By moving the cursor up/down or to the right/left you can
navigate through the magnified image until reaching the
desired spot.
3. To exit the zoom mode briefly press the On/Off button (12)
once.
Cutting an image
• By pressing the cursor in the zoom mode you can cut out the
selected part of the magnified image.
Deleting a file
• When the file is open, press the cursor for approx. 3 s.
– Another submenu opens asking you whether or not to
delete the selected files (YES/NO).
Switch-off
1. Press the On/Off button (12) for approx. 2 seconds.
– The device switches off.
The device has various setting options which can be accessed via
an operator software.
The main menu consists of two submenus allowing to adjust the
basic device settings and the photo/video settings.
1. Press the menu/back button (12).
– The photo/video settings submenu is displayed.
2. To switch between the two submenus, move the cursor to the
left or right.
3. To select a menu, press the cursor.
4. To leave a menu, press the menu/back button (12).
Photo and video settings submenu
The submenu offers the following options:
Operator software
Designation Meaning
White Balance Setting the white balance
AGC Setting the image gain
Exposure Setting the exposure
Image Mode Setting the image mode
FPS Setting the refresh rate
Screen Brightness Setting the display brightness
Screen Contrast Setting the display contrast
Image Proportion Setting the display format
Auto Save Switching automatic saving on or off

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Setting the white balance
1. Use the cursor to select the White Balance option.
2. Press the cursor to open the White Balance menu.
3. Select the desired setting using the cursor:
4. Press the cursor to confirm your selection.
Setting the image gain (AGC)
1. Use the cursor to select the AGC option.
2. Press the cursor to open the AGC menu.
3. Select the desired setting using the cursor:
4. Press the cursor to confirm your selection.
Setting the exposure
1. Use the cursor to select the Exposure option.
2. Press the cursor to open the Exposure menu.
3. Select the desired setting using the cursor.
4. Press the cursor to confirm your selection.
Setting the image mode
1. Use the cursor to select the Image Mode option.
2. Press the cursor to open the Image Mode menu.
3. Select the desired setting using the cursor.
4. Press the cursor to confirm your selection.
Designation Meaning
Auto automatic setting
A Type setting for sunny daylight
B Type setting for cloudy daylight
C Type setting for artificial light
Designation Meaning
Auto automatic setting
X 4 4-fold
X 8 8-fold
X 16 16-fold

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Setting the refresh rate
1. Use the cursor to select the FPS option.
2. Press the cursor to open the FPS menu.
3. Select the desired setting using the cursor.
4. Press the cursor to confirm your selection.
Setting the display brightness
1. Use the cursor to select the Screen Brightness option.
2. Press the cursor to open the Screen Brightness menu.
3. Select the desired value using the cursor.
4. Press the cursor to confirm your selection.
Setting the display contrast
1. Use the cursor to select the Screen Contrast option.
2. Press the cursor to open the Screen Contrast menu.
3. Select the desired value using the cursor.
4. Press the cursor to confirm your selection.
Setting the display format
1. Use the cursor to select the Image Proportion option.
2. Press the cursor to open the Image Proportion menu.
3. Select the desired setting using the cursor.
4. Press the cursor to confirm your selection.

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Setting Auto Save
1. Use the cursor to select the Auto Save option.
2. Press the cursor to open the Auto Save menu.
3. Select the desired setting using the cursor.
4. Press the cursor to confirm your selection.
System settings submenu
The submenu offers the following options:
Designation Meaning
Date & Time Setting date and time
Language Setting the menu language
Format Formatting the SD card
Power frequency Selecting power frequency 50 Hz or 60 Hz
Sounds Setting the sounds
TV System Selecting NTSC or PAL
Automatic shutdown Selecting automatic shutdown to save energy
Firmware Update Updating the system software

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Setting date and time
1. Use the cursor to select the Date & Time option.
2. Press the cursor to open the Date & Time menu.
3. Move the cursor to the left or right to select the year, date or
time.
– The current selection is highlighted by a square.
4. Move the cursor up or down to set the value for the current
selection.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the date and time are set as
desired.
6. Press the cursor to confirm the settings.
Setting the menu language
1. Use the cursor to select the Language option.
2. Press the cursor to open the Language menu.
3. Select the desired menu language using the cursor.
4. Press the cursor to confirm your selection.
Formatting the SD card
Note:
If you format the SD card, all image data (photos and videos) will
be deleted!
1. Use the cursor to select the Format option.
2. Press the cursor to open the Format menu.
3. Select the desired setting using the cursor.
4. Press the cursor to confirm your selection.
Setting the power frequency
1. Use the cursor to select the Power frequency option.
2. Press the cursor to open the Power frequency menu.
3. Select the desired setting using the cursor.
4. Press the cursor to confirm your selection.

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Setting the signal sounds
1. Use the cursor to select the Sounds option.
2. Press the cursor to open the Sounds menu.
3. Select the desired setting using the cursor:
4. Press the cursor to confirm your selection.
Setting the TV system
This setting must be made before transferring an image from the
device to a monitor.
Please note that the monitor must support the PAL or NTSC
format.
1. Use the cursor to select the TV System option.
2. Press the cursor to open the TV System menu.
3. Select the compatible setting for your monitor using the
cursor.
4. Press the cursor to confirm your selection.
5. If necessary, make the required settings at the monitor.
6. Connect the device to the monitor via the supplied AV cable
and the AV output (14).
Selecting automatic shutdown
In this mode, the device will switch off automatically after a
specified period of time if no menu navigations or device activities
were carried out during this period.
1. Use the cursor to select the Automatic shutdown option.
2. Press the cursor to open the Automatic shutdown menu.
3. Select the desired setting using the cursor:
4. Press the cursor to confirm your selection.
Designation Meaning
Shutter Switching the shutter sound for image record-
ings on or off
Start_up sound Selecting or switching off the melody for sys-
tem start
Beep Switching the button sounds on or off
Volume Adjusting the volume
Designation Meaning
OFF Automatic shutdown is switched off
5 min Automatic shutdown after 5 minutes
10 min Automatic shutdown after 10 minutes
15 min Automatic shutdown after 15 minutes

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Update firmware
Note:
The firmware should only be updated after consultation with the
dealer or manufacturer.
The firmware update must have been loaded onto the inserted SD
card beforehand. The firmware update must not be located in a
subfolder.
1. Use the cursor to select the Firmware Update option.
2. Press the cursor to open the Firmware Update menu.
3. Select the desired setting using the cursor.
4. Press the cursor to confirm your selection.
Battery change
Caution!
Make sure that the surface of the device is dry and the
device is switched off.
1. Press the button (19) on the rear of the battery pack.
2. Hold the button and pull the battery pack out of the device.
3. Push the new battery pack into the device until it engages.
Cleaning
Clean the device with a soft, damp and lint-free cloth. Ensure that
no moisture enters the housing. Do not use any sprays, solvents,
alcohol-based cleaning agents or abrasive cleaners. Only use
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.
Maintenance and repair
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In the European Union, electronic equipment must not
be treated as domestic waste, but must be disposed of
professionally in accordance with Directive
2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the
Council of 27 January 2003 on waste electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE). At the end of its life, please dispose of this
instrument in a manner appropriate to the relevant legal
requirements.
in accordance with the EC Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC and
the EC Directive 2004/108/EC about electromagnetic
compatibility.
Herewith, we declare that the videoscope VSC3008 was
developed, constructed and produced in compliance with the
named EC directives.
The marking is found on the rear of the device.
Manufacturer:
Trotec GmbH & Co. KG
Grebbener Straße 7
D-52525 Heinsberg
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Heinsberg, 31 March 2013
Managing Director: Detlef von der Lieck
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Trotec GmbH & Co. KG
Grebbener Str. 7
D-52525 Heinsberg
[phone]
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