Wohler VIS 400 User manual

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Operating manual
Color monitor
Wöhler VIS 400
Order no. 23099_2013-07-04
99 Washington Street
Melrose, MA 02176
Phone [phone]
Toll Free 1-800-517-8431
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Contents
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Contents 1General Information..............................4
1.1 Operation Manual Information....................... 4
1.2 Notes............................................................. 4
1.3 Proper use..................................................... 4
1.4 Basic features ............................................... 5
1.5 Transporting.................................................. 5
1.6 Information on disposal................................. 5
1.7 Manufacturer................................................. 5
2Important information ..........................6
3Technical data.......................................8
5Design and function .............................9
5.1 Monitor.......................................................... 9
5.3 Control panel............................................... 11
6Connections ........................................14
6.1 Connection options...................................... 14
6.1.1 Camera heads............................................. 15
6.1.2 Camera cable.............................................. 16
6.1.3 Cable reel.................................................... 16
6.1.4 Camera viper............................................... 16
6.2 Connecting the camera cable and camera
head............................................................ 17
6.2.1 Connecting the camera cable...................... 17
6.2.2 Connecting the camera head...................... 18
7Rechargeable battery status and
recharging............................................19
8Switching on the system and monitor..
..............................................................20
9Monitor settings..................................21
9.1 Adjusting the Color...................................... 21
9.2 Transition from 16:9 Screen to 4:3 Screen.. 22
10 Making settings via the menu............23

Contents
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11 Information displayed on the monitor..
..............................................................26
11.1 Displaying the position of the camera head.26
11.2 Time and date..............................................26
12 Home function.....................................27
13 Audio and video functions ................28
13.1 Recording ....................................................28
13.2 Playback......................................................28
14 Capture images...................................29
15 Delete files...........................................29
16 Transferring images and videos to a
PC.........................................................30
17 Play back videos on a PC..................31
17.1 Installing the VLC viewer.............................31
17.2 Generating snapshots..................................31
17.3 Output directory for snapshots.....................32
18 Guide accessories..............................33
19 Faults ...................................................34
20 Maintenance........................................35
20.1 Replacing the dome of the camera head.....35
20.2 Monitor.........................................................35
21 Accessories.........................................36
22 Warranty VIS Video Inspection
Systems...............................................37
Points of sale and service............................40

General Information
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1General Information
1.1 Operation Manual In-
formation
This operation manual allows you to safety work
with the Wohler VIS 400 Color Monitor. Please
keep this manual for your information.
The Wohler VIS 400 should be used by trained
professionals for its intended use only.
Warranty is voided by any damages caused by
not following this manual.
1.2 Notes
WARNING!
Not following this warning can cause injury or
death.
ATTENTION!
Not following this note can cause permanent
damage to the monitor.
NOTE!
Usefull information
1.3 Proper use
The Wöhler VIS 400 color monitor is designed to
be used together with a suitable camera cable,
camera rod and camera head to visually inspect
and document the condition of pipes in shafts, for
example in flue gas systems, chimneys, ventila-
tion systems as well as for inspecting under-
ground drain pipes.
The device is designed to be used by trained pro-
fessionals only. Any other use is considered im-
proper use.

General Information
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1.4 Basic features
Device
Scope of supply
Wöhler VIS 400 color
monitor
Color monitor
12 V rechargeable
battery
Power pack: 18 V, 1.5
A
SD memory card
2 GB
Protective case with
anti-glare visor and
carry strap
1.5 Transporting
To prevent damage to the Monitor use the original
carrying case when transporting.
The carrying case can be purchased separately.
1.6 Information on disposal
Electronic equipment does not belong in domestic
waste, but must be disposed in accordance with
the applicable statutory provisions.
You may hand in any defective batteries taken out
of the unit to our company as well as to recycling
places of public disposal systems or to selling
points of new batteries or storage batteries.
1.7 Manufacturer
Wöhler Messgeräte Kehrgeräte GmbH
41 Schützenstrasse
Bad Wünnenberg, Germany, 33181
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Email [email protected]
mgkg.woehler.com

Important information
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2Important information
Eye protection
WARNING!
Never point a connected camera head at your own
or somebody else's eyes when the monitor is
switched on. The LEDs are extremely bright and
can cause eye damage.
WARNING!
When connected, guide the rod with due care and
attention. As the rod is made of flexible material, it
can make whipping movements if it slips. Protect
your eyes in particular.
Operating temperature
CAUTION!
Do not use the camera in temperatures above
40 °C. High temperatures can damage the cam-
era.
Resistance to water
CAUTION!
The color monitor is not waterproof. Keep the
monitor dry and away from water!
Resistance to impacts
CAUTION!
The color monitor is not impact resistant. Do not
throw or allow the case to fall!
Accessories
CAUTION!
Use only original Wöhler accessories and spare
parts!
Strong magnetic or electric
fields
NOTE!
Do not use the color monitor near television tow-
ers, mobile radio equipment or other sources of
magnetic or electric fields, as these may impair the
quality of the displayed image.

Important information
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Extraneous influences
NOTE!
Extraneous influences such as static discharges
can cause the device to malfunction. If a malfunc-
tion occurs, switch the monitor off and on again.

Technical data
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3Technical data
Description
Details
TFT display
7"/ 16:9 format
Recording
2 GB SD card
(2.5 h recording ca-
pacity)
Interface
Mini USB port
Video output
FBAS signal
Power supply
12 V NiMH recharge-
able battery
2000 mAh
Battery operating time
Max. 2 h
(battery status is dis-
played)
Distance measure-
ment:
Electronic meter
counter
Operating temperature
-4 ... 122 °F
Storage temperature
32 ... 104 °F
Dimensions housing
Without case
8” x 8” x 2”
With case
9” x 9” x 3”
Weight
Without case
3 lbs
With case
4 lbs
Standard connection telescopic stand

Design and function
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5Design and function
5.1 Monitor
Fig. 1: Monitor and components
Legend
Front and side view:
1 Display
2 Loudspeaker
3 Control panel
4 Card slot for memory card
5 Mini USB port
6 Power pack connection
7 Video out
8 Eyelet to secure shoulder strap
9 Eyelet to secure wrist strap
10 Microphone
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
8
8, 9
8, 9
9
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10

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Fig. 2: Monitor - rear view
Legend
Rear:
11 Battery compartment
12 Connection socket for camera cable or
rod
13 Cable guide
14 Standard telescopic stand connection
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5.3 Control panel
Fig. 3: Control panel
The keys on the control panel have the following functions:
ON/OFF key turns the whole camera system
on/off (monitor and connected camera head).
NOTE!
The ON/OFF key is framed by a green light
when the monitor is switched on and the battery
is charged.
Functions
The ON/OFF key
Press
Function
Hold 2 seconds
Switch system on/off
Briefly
Reset distance
counter
When menu is acti-
vate (only when using
Ø 1” and Ø 1 ½” cam-
era heads)
Escape
Exit menu

Design and function
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Camera head operating keys
(this function is active only if the pan&tilt camera
head is connected, see accessories)
Tilt the camera head 180°
Camera head operating keys
(this function is active only if the pan&tilt camera
head is connected, see accessories).
Rotate the camera head 360°
VIDEO key
Start/stop recording video
SHIFT key
Activates the key functions depicted by green icons
on the top right corners of the keys.
NOTE!
When SHIFT MODE is activate, the SHIFT key
lights up and an Sis displayed in the bottom mid-
dle of the screen.
Illumination key
Camera head Ø 1”, Ø 1 ½ “
Dimming function to set the brightness of the cam-
era head lighting.
NOTE!
There are three levels of brightness available to
increase or dim the intensity of the camera head
lighting. The brightness is increased each time the
user presses the ILLUMINATION key three times
in sequence. The forth time the user presses the
key, the lighting returns to the lowest level of
brightness.
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Camera head Ø 2”:
Switch LEDs on and off.
MENU key:
Make settings
PLAY key
Playback recorded videos
HOME key
(this function is active only if the Ø 1 ½”, pan&tilt
camera head is connected, see accessories).
Aligns the camera head to a straight position –
displays view parallel to the ground above
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Connections
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IMAGE key
Capture image / snapshot
NOTE!
Images are saved in .jpg format; it is possible to
display the images on a PC from the SD card.
DELETE key
Delete an image or video selected in PLAY mode.
6Connections
6.1 Connection options
The Wöhler VIS 400 monitor is a component of an expandable modular inspection sys-
tem that the user can configure to meet the demands of any working environment. The
various connection options are described below; please also refer to the Section “Acces-
sories”.
Fig. 4: Readyto go –monitor complete
with connected camera cable and cam-
era head
To perform inspections, a Wöhler camera rod and a
camera head or a Wöhler camera cable and a
camera head must be connected to the monitor.
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6.1.1 Camera heads
The camera head selected affects the display options on the monitor. It is possible to
connect the following camera heads:
Diameter
Ø 2"
Ø 2 "
Ø 1 ½ "
Ø 1 "
Image
Color



Light sensitiv-
ity
O.08 Lux
0.4 Lux
0.5 Lux
0.5 Lux
Pan&Tilt



Position indi-
cator


Home function

Integrated
locator trans-
mitter


Resistance to
water
Splashproof to
IP 64
Splashproof to
IP 64
Waterproof to
IP 67
Waterproof to
IP 68
Application
Chimney in-
spections
Chimney in-
spections
Waste water
lines Ø 2.8 "
and larger
House con-
nections up to
Ø 7.8 "
Flue gas lines
2.4 "and
larger
Waste water
lines Ø 1 ½ "
and larger
Ventilation
pipes Ø 1 ½ "
and larger
Flue gas lines
up to approx.
4.9 "

Connections
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6.1.2 Camera cable
Fig. 5: Inspections using camera cable
from above
The most effective method of inspecting things
such as chimney and downpipes is from above. For
example when standing on the roof. To do so, it is
necessary to connect a camera cable to the moni-
tor.
6.1.3 Cable reel
Fig. 6: Wöhler cable reel with camera
head connected
The Wöhler cable reel can store up to 1181" of
camera cable and proves extremely useful when
working with the cable. The monitor is secured to
the cable reel using the connection for the tele-
scopic stand.
6.1.4 Camera viper
Fig. 7: Wöhler camera viper
If it is not possible to perform an inspection from
above, it will be necessary to connect a camera
viper. It is far easier to handle the camera rod when
used in conjunction with a Wöhler camera viper,
which can store up to 1181" of camera rod.

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6.2 Connecting the camera cable and camera head
6.2.1 Connecting the camera cable
Fig. 8: Camera cable connection
Flip up the eight-pole female connector lo-
cated on the rear of the monitor (Fig 2, part
12).
Insert the male connector of the camera cable
or rod into the female connector, then turn the
locking ring clockwise to secure the connec-
tion.
Fig. 9: Camera cable fed through guide
Move the female connector with connected
cable or rod to a suitable working position:
Feed the cable through the guide, if you wish
to put down the monitor.

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Fig. 10: Carrying the camera in the cam-
era case
Allow the cable to hang down when you carry
the monitor with the shoulder strap over your
shoulder.
6.2.2 Connecting the camera head
Fig. 11: Wöhler Ø 2 " camera head
connected to a camera cable
Insert the male cable connector (or male camera
rod connector) at the other end into the eight-pole
female connector of the camera head, then turn
the locking ring clockwise to secure the connec-
tion.
CAUTION!
The connection is only waterproof when the con-
nectors are joined together properly.
Tighten the locking ring using your fingers; never
use pliers!

Rechargeable battery status and recharging
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7Rechargeable battery status and recharging
WARNING!
Risk of injury when handling the rechargeable
batteries improperly!
Never open the rechargeable battery housing.
Do not throw rechargeable batteries into a fire or
expose to high temperatures. There is a risk of
explosion!
If handled improperly, a liquid may emerge from
rechargeable batteries that can cause skin irrita-
tion. Avoid contact with the liquid. Rinse skin with
large amounts of water if it comes into contact
with the liquid. If the liquid comes into contact with
eyes, rinse with water immediately for 10 minutes
and consult a doctor immediately!
WARNING!
Danger of death by electrocution!
Never touch an electrical outlet with wet hands!
Do not expose the power pack to moisture!
Never pull the cable to remove the power pack
from the electrical outlet - it could rip out the ca-
ble!
Operate the power pack only when the mains
power supply is the same as the voltage stated on
the rating plate!
Rechargeable battery status in-
dicator
Fig. 12: Control panel of Wöhler VIS 400
- ON/OFF key framed by flashing light
When the camera is switched on, the battery
status indicator displays the charge status of the
rechargeable battery in the top right corner of the
display. The indicator flashes when the charge
level of the batteries is low. If the charge level
continues to fall, the light framing the ON/OFF key
flashes red and the monitor switches off automati-
cally.
It is only possible to switch on the camera again
after the battery has been replaced with a charged
battery or a power cable is connected to recharge
the battery in use.

Switching on the system and monitor
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Charging rechargeable batteries
Fig. 13: Schematic overview of battery
recharging
To recharge the battery, proceed as follows:
Connect the power pack to the charger con-
nection of the device and the main power
supply.
The lower half of the light framing the ON/OFF
key flashes red during the recharging process;
when the battery is fully recharged it lights up red
continuously as long as the power pack remains
connected.
NOTE!
The operating time of the rechargeable battery is
approx. 120 minutes.
8Switching on the system and monitor
Wöhler VIS 250 / 350
Insert a memory card (max. 32 GB).
NOTE!
If you are using a memory card other than the one
included in the scope of supply, you must format it
first (FAT32) before you can use it on a PC.
To format the card, proceed as follows:
Insert the card into the card slot of your PC.
In the Explorer, right-click the removable me-
dia memory card, then select "Format".
Select FAT32 (default) and 32 kilobytes.
Fig. 14: ON/OFF key
To switch on the device, briefly press the
ON/OFF key at the bottom of the control
panel.
When the device is switched on, the light fram-
ing the ON/OFF key lights up green. The video
image is displayed on the monitor after about
5 seconds.
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