Wohler VIS 200 User manual

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Operating manual
Service Camera
Wöhler VIS 200 / 250
Wöhler VIS 300 / 350
Order no. 23102 2014-02-10

Contents
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Contents 1General Information..............................4
1.1 Information about the operating instructions . 4
1.2 Notes............................................................. 4
1.3 Proper use..................................................... 5
1.4 Scope of supply............................................. 5
1.5 Transporting.................................................. 6
1.6 Information on disposal................................. 6
1.7 Manufacturer's address................................. 6
2Important information...........................7
3Camera Models .....................................9
4Technical data.....................................10
4.1 Monitor........................................................ 10
4.2 Miniature Camera Head (Wöhler VIS
200/250)...................................................... 10
4.3 Miniature Camera Head (Wöhler VIS
300/350)...................................................... 11
4.4 Push rod...................................................... 12
4.5 Electronic distance counter ......................... 12
4.6 Memory (Wöhler VIS 250 / 350)................. 12
6Design and function ...........................13
6.1 Video inspection system.............................. 13
6.2 Control panel............................................... 15
6.3 Monitor........................................................ 18
6.3.1 Adjusting the Color...................................... 18
6.3.2 Transition from 16:9 Screen to 4:3 Screen.. 19
7Getting started ....................................20
7.1 Rechargeable battery status and recharging20
7.2 Working position.......................................... 21
8Working with the camera...................22
8.1 Switching on the system and monitor.......... 22
8.2 Memory (Wöhler VIS 250 / 350).................. 23
8.3 Inspection.................................................... 26
8.4 Information displayed on the monitor .......... 26

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8.4.1 Displaying the position of the camera head
(Wöhler VIS 250/350)..................................26
8.5 Home Function (only Wöhler VIS 350) ........27
8.6 Video Record (Wöhler VIS 250 / 350)..........28
8.7 Video playback (Wöhler VIS 250 / 350).......28
9Images (Wöhler VIS 250 / 350)...........29
10 Delete a Video (Wöhler VIS 250 / 350) ..
..............................................................29
11 Transferring images and videos to a
PC (Wöhler VIS 250/350)....................30
12 Video Playback at PC
(Wöhler VIS 250/350)...........................31
12.1 Installing the VLC viewer .............................31
12.2 Generating snapshots..................................31
12.3 Output directory for snapshots.....................32
13 Guide accessories..............................33
14 Faults...................................................34
15 Maintenance........................................35
15.1 Regular maintenance...................................35
15.2 Changing the dome of the Camera Head
Wöhler VIS 300/350.....................................35
15.3 Camera head...............................................35
15.4 Push rod ......................................................35
15.5 Monitor.........................................................35
16 Accessories.........................................36
17 Warranty Wohler VIS Service Camera..
..............................................................37
Points of sale and service............................40

General Information
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1General Information
1.1 Information about the
operating instructions
Read these operating instructions carefully. They
will enable you to operate the Wöhler VIS 200/250
and VIS 300/350 safely. Keep this manual for your
information
This manual refers to different camera models.
Therefore it may include instructions which do not
apply to your camera. Those explanations which
do not mention one or more camera models ex-
plicitly, refer to all four models.
The Wöhler VIS 200/250 and Wöhler VIS 300/350
should be used by trained professionals for its
intended use only.
Liability is voided for 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 camera.
NOTE!
Useful information

General Information
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1.3 Proper use
The Camera is designed to visually inspect and
document the condition of pipes and shafts, for
example in flue gas systems, ventilation systems
as well as for inspecting underground pipes etc.
The device is designed to be used by trained pro-
fessionals only.
Any other use is considered improper use.
1.4 Scope of supply
Device
Scope of supply
Wöhler VIS 200 / 250
Wöhler VIS 300 / 350
Case
Push rod
Monitor
1 anti-slide-mat
NiMH battery
mini USB cable
(Wöhler VIS 250 /
350)
Wöhler
VIS 200/250/300
1 rechargeable bat-
tery 12 V NiMH
Wöhler VIS 350
2 rechargeable batter-
ies 12 V NiMH
Wöhler VIS 200 / 250
Miniature Camera
Head Color
Wöhler VIS 300 / 350
Pan & tilt color cam-
era head
5 replacement plastic
domes
Wöhler VIS 250 / 350
SD card 2 GB

General Information
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1.5 Transporting
To avoid damage occurring during transport it is
imperative that the instrument is transported in the
original case designed for the purpose.
1.6 Information on disposal
Do not dispose of electronic equipment in domes-
tic waste. Dispose of electronic equipment in ac-
cordance with applicable environmental regula-
tions.
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's address
Wöhler Messgeräte Kehrgeräte GmbH
Schützenstr. 41
33181 Bad Wünnenberg
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]

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 camera is
switched on. The LEDs are extremely bright and
can cause eye damage.
WARNING!
Guide the rod with due care and attention. As the
rod is made of flexible material, it can make whip-
ping movements if it slips. Protect your eyes in
particular.
Working environment
WARNING!
Only place the camera on firm level ground and
ensure a secure position of camera and user, es-
pecially when working in high altitude, e.g. when
working on the roof.
WARNING!
Make sure that the parts that you are going to in-
spect are no live parts.
CAUTION!
Protect the camera head against oil and acid.
Never use the camera head and rod to push ob-
structions.
Operating temperature
CAUTION!
Do not use the camera in temperatures above
40°C. High temperatures can damage the camera.

Important information
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Resistance to water
CAUTION!
Only the camera head and the rod are waterproof.
Keep the camera system dry and away from wa-
ter!
Resistance to impacts
CAUTION!
The camera system 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 camera near television towers,
mobile radio equipment or other sources of mag-
netic or electric fields, as these may impair the
quality of the displayed image.
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.

Camera Models
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3Camera Models
Different camera models Wöhler VIS can be acquired. The difference between the mod-
els described in this version are as follows:
VIS 350
VIS 300
VIS 250
VIS 200
Camera head
Ø 1 ½ "
pan & tilt
Ø 1 ½ "
pan & tilt
Ø 1 "
Ø 1½ "
integrated
transmitter
1
2
1
2
Position indica-
tor


Electronic meter
counter




Record video


Menu


Home function

Control panel
7 keys with
shift
5 keys
7 keys
1 key
Application
Flue gas lines Ø 2,4" and
larger with 87° bends (and
smaller)
Waste water lines of Ø 2,8"
and larger
Chimneys
Ventilation lines of Ø 2,4"
and larger
Analyse damage in Waste
water pipes of Ø 2,8 " and
larger
Flue gas lines Ø 2 ½ " and
larger
Ventilation lines of Ø 2 ½ "
and larger
Analyse damage in Waste
water pipes of Ø 2 ½ " up
to Ø 4.9”
1The transmitter can be switched on and off in the menu, see chapter 8.2
2When the camera is switched on, the transmitter will be permanently active.

Technical data
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4Technical data
4.1 Monitor
Fig. 1: Monitor
Description
Details
TFT display
7"/ 16:9 and 4:3 format
(Default 16:9)
Weight
14 oz
Dimensions housing
6,9 x 4,5 x 1,3 "
Video output
FBAS signal
Power supply
via camera system
Voltage
12 V
Operating
temperature
-4 ... 122 °F
Storage temperature
32 ... 104 °F
Connection cable to
the camera system
79"
4.2 Miniature Camera Head
(Wöhler
VIS 200/250)
Fig. 2: Miniature Camera Head
Description
Details
Type:
1/3" COLOR CMOS
Light sensitivity
12V, Lux sec
Lens:
f = 0.09", F = 0.10"
Viewing angle:
120°
Light source:
12 white LEDs
Degree of protection:
Waterproof to IP 68
Dimensions
Ø 1" x 1 1/2 "
Frequency of the
transmitter integrated
in the camera head
8.9 kHz