Waygate Technologies Everest XL Detect VideoProbe User manual

Everest XL Detect / XL Detect +™VideoProbe®
Operating Manual

Table of Contents
2\ XL Detect+™ VideoProbe®
About this Manual ....................................................................... 5
Standard Package....................................................................... 5
Optional Accessories................................................................... 5
Optional Software........................................................................ 5
Indicators, and Connectors.......................................................... 6
Controls ....................................................................................... 8
Symbols and Terms ................................................................... 10
General Warnings...................................................................... 10
General Cautions....................................................................... 11
Battery Warnings ....................................................................... 12
Symboles et termes employés .................................................. 13
Avertissements généraux.......................................................... 13
Mentions générales « Attention » .............................................. 14
System Removal ....................................................................... 16
System Power On...................................................................... 17
System Power O󰀨...................................................................... 18
System Storage......................................................................... 18
Mounting Accessories................................................................ 19
Battery ....................................................................................... 20
Battery Charge Level................................................................. 21
Charging Battery........................................................................ 21
Keyboard Support...................................................................... 22
Saving Images and Video.......................................................... 23
Optical Tips................................................................................ 24
Tip Tool Proper Use (4.0 mm only)............................................ 25
GO TO Menu ............................................................................. 26
Live Main Menu ......................................................................... 32
Light Output............................................................................... 32
Image Control............................................................................ 34
Image Brightness....................................................................... 35
Zoom Level............................................................................... 36
Long Exposure .......................................................................... 37
Split Screen ............................................................................... 38
LSingle View.............................................................................. 39
Inverse +.................................................................................... 40
Invert.......................................................................................... 41
Annotation ................................................................................ 42
Input Method Editors ................................................................. 45
Preset ........................................................................................ 46
Hide Annotation ......................................................................... 47
Eject Hardware ......................................................................... 49
Setup ........................................................................................ 50
Battery Icon ............................................................................... 53

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Date / Time ................................................................................ 54
Logo........................................................................................... 55
Text Color .................................................................................. 56
Temp Icon ................................................................................. 57
White Balance ........................................................................... 58
Video Record Setup .................................................................. 59
Save Location ........................................................................... 60
MPEG Quality............................................................................ 61
Still Image Setup > ................................................................... 64
JPEG Quality............................................................................. 66
Audio Playback Setup ............................................................... 67
Playback Volume ...................................................................... 68
Steering .................................................................................... 69
Tip Map ..................................................................................... 70
Language Setup ....................................................................... 71
System Tools ............................................................................. 72
System Info................................................................................ 73
Power Management .................................................................. 74
File Manager ............................................................................. 75
Capturing Images and Video..................................................... 76
Articulation Home ...................................................................... 77
Freeze Frame............................................................................ 78
Freeze Frame Menu.................................................................. 79
Still Image Capture and Playback ............................................. 81
Video Recording and Playback ................................................. 81
Recalling a File.......................................................................... 82
Recalled Image Menu................................................................ 83
Video Playback Menu................................................................ 84
Copying Files/Folders................................................................ 85
Deleting Files/Folders................................................................ 86
Creating a Folder....................................................................... 87
Renaming Files/Folder .............................................................. 88
Inspecting and Cleaning the System......................................... 89
Cleaning Optical Tips................................................................. 89
Service....................................................................................... 90
Product Specications:.............................................................. 91
A. Optical Tip Table.................................................................... 96
B. Chemical Compatibility.......................................................... 97
C. Warranty ............................................................................... 98
D. Environmental Compliance .................................................. 99
E. Agency Certications........................................................... 100
F. Creating a Personalized Logo File....................................... 102
H.Restoring Factory Defaults .................................................. 104

1 - Introduction
4XL Detect+™ VideoProbe®
This instruction handbook is for use by the owner of the Remote Visual Inspection equipment
and their personnel. Waygate Technologies remains the owner of the copyright on this
instruction handbook. No part of this work covered by the copyrights herein may be translated,
reproduced, stored in information retrieval systems, or transmitted, in any form or by any
means graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping, or
otherwise without the prior written permission of the publishers.Individual reproductions are
allowed for business purposes only with the prior written consent of Waygate Technologies.
Should you have any questions concerning clarication of problems in connection with
application, use, operation, specication of your Remote Visual Inspection equipment,
please contact the following:
Technical Support Contact Information
Global Phone: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
NOTE: Contact information is subject to change. Please visit the Waygate Technologies
website for the latest contact information.
NOTE: The terms XL Detect and XL Detect+, within this document, are used
interchangeably and with the intent that both are applicable unless otherwise
specied.
This equipment is manufactured under one or more of the following
US patents:
• 4,980,769 • 6,468,201 • 6,590,470 • 6,959,432
• 7,170,677 • 7,262,797 • 7,564,626

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About this Manual
This manual and the related equipment is intended for visual inspection
technicians with a basic understanding of inspection principles and
practices, and who are familiar with basic computer operations, but who
may not have experience with a video borescope system.
The manual contains complete setup, operating, and maintenance
instructions for the video borescope system. The manual also provides
a product overview, step-by-step procedures, and reference information.
To ensure operator safety, please read and understand this manual prior
to using the system.
For additional assistance, go to www.waygate-tech.com for a complete
listing of contact information.
Standard Package
XL Detect Documentation Thumbdrive
2-hour Li-Ion Battery Quickstart Card
Storage Case Inspection Manager
AC Adapter/Battery Charger
Optional Accessories
Spare 4 hour battery Headset
VGA Video Cable Belt Clip
Insertion Tube Gripper Keyboard
Insertion Tube Rigidizer Optical Tips
12V DC Power Adaptor Handset Holder
Mini-Magic Clamp Kit Soft Case
Magic Arm Kit Neck Strap
Handset Mounting Hook Sun Visor
Optical Tip Storage Case
Optional Software
Menu Directed Inspection (MDI)

1 - Introduction
6XL Detect+™ VideoProbe®
1 LCD Screen
2USB2 Port
3Integrated 2.5 mm Headset/Microphone Jack
4 Controls
52-hour Lithium Ion Battery
6Battery Charge Indicator
7AC Adaptor Input
8USB Bay
Indicators, and Connectors

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8XL Detect+™ VideoProbe®
Controls
The following buttons control basic and advanced operation of the XL Detect+
VideoProbe.
1
2
3
4
5
6
XL Vu
XL Detect

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1 Left Soft Key
Activates screen command listed on system LCD. This key will most
frequently return the user BACK one screen.
2 Power/Exit
Turns system power on/o󰀨. Also used to exit menus, return to live/frozen
video and disable image control features.
3 Joystick
Controls articulation. Press to activate the Live Main Menu, Recalled
Image Menu, and Freeze Frame Menu. Push the joystick left/right/up/
down to navigate menus and sub-menus.
4 Steering Control
Press and release to keep bending neck locked in place after the joystick
is released. A lock will appear on the LCD when enabled. Press and
release again to unlock the steering control. The lock will disappear
from LCD when disabled. Also, press and hold to engage HOME
function to straighten bending neck. A blinking Home icon will appear
on the LCD when enabled. This icon will disappear when nished.
5 Freeze/Enter
Freezes the image on-screen. Also acts as enter key for selecting
options.
6 Right Soft Key
Activates screen command listed on system LCD. This key will most
frequently serve to SELECT active menu choices. This key will also
provide an alternative method to access the LIVE MAIN MENU. Press
and hold the right soft key labeled GOTO for ~ 3 seconds.

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2 - Safety Information
Note: Before using or servicing the system, read and understand the
following safety information.
Symbols and Terms
The following symbols appear on the product:
See accompanying documentation.
General Warnings
The following warning statements apply to use of the system in general.
Warning statements that apply specically to particular procedures
appear in the corresponding sections of the manual.
Do not allow the conductive insertion tube, system or
its working tools to come in direct contact with any voltage
or current source. Prevent all contact with live electrical
conductors or terminals. Damage to the equipment and/or
electrical shock to the operator may result.
Do not use this system in explosive environments
USE PROPERLY. Using any piece of this equipment
in a manner not specied by the manufacturer may impair the
product’s ability to protect the user from harm.