Wohler VIS 500 User manual

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Inspectioncamera
Wöhler VIS 500
Order no. 249942022-01-03

Contents
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Contents 1General information..............................5
1.1 Operation Manual Information....................... 5
1.2 Copyright....................................................... 5
1.3 Notes............................................................. 5
1.4 Proper use..................................................... 5
1.5 Scope of supply............................................. 6
1.6 Storage and transport.................................... 6
1.7 Information on disposal................................. 7
1.8 Manufacturer................................................. 7
2Important information ..........................8
3Technical data.....................................10
3.1 Monitor........................................................ 10
3.2 Wöhler pan & tilt camera head (optional)... 11
3.3 Mini camera head (optional)....................... 12
3.4 Camera Rod................................................ 12
3.5 Electronic meter counter ............................ 13
3.6 Storage........................................................ 13
3.7 Twinwall hard case...................................... 13
4Design and function ...........................14
4.1 Video Inspection System............................. 14
4.2 Monitor........................................................ 16
5Starting to use your camera system.18
5.1 Activating the battery.................................. 18
5.2 Attaching the camera head ......................... 18
5.3 Using the monitor........................................ 18
5.4 Charging the rechargeable battery.............. 20
6Keys and their functions....................22
6.1 On/Off key................................................... 22
6.2 Video key .................................................... 23
6.3 Image key.................................................... 24
6.4 Control pad.................................................. 24
7Display elements when menu is
displayed..............................................25

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8Displayed position of the camera head
..............................................................26
9Home function.....................................26
10 Digital meter counter..........................26
11 Live menu............................................27
11.1 Brightness menu..........................................27
11.2 Reset digital meter counter..........................27
11.3 Image and video gallery...............................28
11.4 System menu...............................................31
11.4.1 Activate WLAN.............................................31
11.4.2 Locator.........................................................32
11.4.3 Activate the locator detection.......................32
11.4.4 Settings........................................................33
12 Transmission of images via WLAN ..36
12.1 Hotspot: VIS 500 WLAN network.................37
12.1.1 Change password and networkname ..........38
12.1.2 Select WLAN channel if necessary.............40
12.1.3 Establishing a connection to a mobile device ..
....................................................................41
12.2 WLAN: Using an existing WLAN network....42
13 Faults ...................................................44
13.1 Reset...........................................................44
13.2 Possible malfunctions..................................44
14 Maintenance........................................45
14.1 Information on maintenance ........................45
14.2 Replacing the dome of the camera head.....45
14.3 Camera head...............................................45
14.4 Monitor.........................................................45
14.5 Cleaning the viper and the rod.....................46
15 Guide accessories..............................51
16 Warranty and Service.........................52
16.1 Warranty......................................................52
16.2 Service.........................................................52

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17 Declaration of Conformity..................53
18 Short Manual .......................................55
18.1 On/Off - Key Menu-Key.............................. 55
18.2 Hidden menu............................................... 55
18.3 Menu on screen .......................................... 55
Points of sale and service ............................57

General information
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1General information
1.1 Operation Manual Infor-
mation
This operation manual allows you to work safely
with the Wohler VIS 500. Please keep this manual
for your information.
The Wohler VIS 500 should be employed by pro-
fessionals for its intended use only.
Liability is void for any damages caused by not
following this manual.
1.2 Copyright
Without previous authorization of Wohler it is not
allowed to reproduce, copy or translate this man-
ual or part of this manual.
1.3 Notes
WARNING!
Not following this warning can cause injury or
death.
CAUTION!
Highlights risks that can lead to damage occurring
to the device.
NOTE!
Highlights tips and other useful information.
1.4 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 Camera is designed to be used by trained
specialists only.
Any other use is considered improper use.

General information
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1.5 Scope of supply
Device
Scope of supply
Wohler VIS 500
Service Camera
Monitor
Ø 1 ½ " pan and tilt
color camera head,
pluggable (option)
Ø 1" miniature cam-
era head, pluggable
(option)
Viper with
100 ft camera rod (65
ft. camera rod op-
tional) and monitor
cable 7 ft.
1 USB power supply
with USB-C-cable
Twinwall hard case
1.6 Storage and transport
To avoid damage occurring during transport it is
imperative that the complete system is trans-
ported in the original case.

General information
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1.7 Information on disposal
Electronic equipment does not belong into domes-
tic 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.
1.8 Manufacturer
Wöhler Technik GmbH
Wöhler-Platz 1
33181 Bad Wünnenberg
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone] ·
Email: [email protected]
www.woehler.com

Important information
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2Important information
Body 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 dazzle.
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.
WARNING!
In order to limit the exposure of persons to electro-
magnetic fields, a safety distance of 5 cm must be
maintained when the locating transmitter is
switched on and when the user is temporarily or
permanently near the camera head.
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.

Important information
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Operating Temperature
CAUTION!
Do not use the camera in temperatures above
40°C. High temperatures can damage the camera.
Resistance to water
CAUTION!
Only the camera head and the rod are waterproof
Keep the camera system dry and protect it from
water!
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, mo-
bile radio equipment or other sources of magnetic
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.

Technical data
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3Technical data
3.1 Monitor
Fig. 1: Monitor
Description
Data
Dimensions
0.8 x 0.5 x 0.2 ft
Screen diagonal
7 inch
Weight
710 g
TFT display
7“ / 16:9 format
1024 x 600 pixel
Charging cable
USB-C 5 V/3 A
Power supply
3,7 V,
11400 mAh Li-Ion Akku
Operating time
6 h
Operating
Temperature
32 - 104 °F
Storage
Temperature
- 4° - 122°F
WLAN function
Wireless LAN IEEE
802.11 b/g/n network
standard
2412-2462 MHz,
< 10dBm

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3.2 Wöhler pan & tilt
camera head (optional)
Fig. 2: pan & tilt camera head
Fig. 3: Pans through 360°
Fig. 4:Tilts 180°
Description
Data
Classification Type
1/3“ Color CMOS
Resolution
720 x 576 px (PAL)
720 x 480 px (NTSC)
Lens
f = 2,3 mm, F = 2,5
Light source
12 white LEDs
Protection
Waterproof to IP 67
(up to 1 m depth for
30 mins.)
Dimensions
Ø 1 ½ "
Frequency of the in-
tegrated emitter
9,2 kHz
Angle of detection
130°
Operation
temperature
32 - 104 °F,
RH 95 % max.
Storage temperature
- 4° - 122 °F
RH 95 % max.

Technical data
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3.3 Mini camera head
(optional)
Fig. 5: Mini Camera Head
Description
Data
Classification Type
1/3“ Color CMOS
Resolution
720 x 576 px (PAL)
720 x 480 px (NTSC)
Lens
f = 0.09 “, F = 2.5
Light source
12 white LEDs
Protection
Waterproof to IP 68
(up to 1181“ depth for
30 mins.)
Dimensions
1”
Frequency of the
integrated emitter
9,2 kHz
Angle of detection
145 °
Operation
temperature
32 - 104 °F,
RH 95 % max.
Storage temperature
- 4° - 122 °F
RH 95 % max.
3.4 Camera Rod
Description
Data
Length
1181 m or 787 m
Minimum bending
radius
ca. 12“
Connection cable to
the monitor
79“

Technical data
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3.5 Electronic meter
counter
Description
Data
Resolution
0,9”
Max. deviation
5 % of reading
3.6 Storage
Description
Data
Memory
Internal storage or
USB stick
Resolution of
savings
Image,
with text overlays
(.png)
1024 x 600 Pixel
Image,
without text
overlays (.png):
1024 x 685 Pixel
Video (.mkv):
720 x 576 px (PAL)
720 x 480 px (NTSC)
3.7 Twinwall hard case
Description
Data
Dimensions
7 x 18 x 20 “
Total weight with mon-
itor, camera head and
rod
10 kg

Design and function
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4Design and function
4.1 Video Inspection System
Fig. 6: Wöhler VIS 500 Camera System
3
7
2
4
1
6

Design and function
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Legend:
1
Monitor
2
Short Manual
3
Space for accessories, charging cable, camera head etc.
4
Opening for the camera head and camera rod (rod outlet)
6
Lock of the camera case
7
Locks of the lower shell

Design and function
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4.2 Monitor
Fig. 7: Monitor
Fig. 8: Bottom side of the monitor with terminal strip
1
1
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

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Legende:
1
Fixing holes for glare protection
2
Bottom side of the monitor with terminal strip
3
Operation panel
4
CTIA standard connection for headset with headphone and microphone to rec-
ord a commentary during video recording
5
USB port for stick
6
Reset opening
7
USB port for charging cable
8
Notch for placing the monitor on the connecting rail of the case

Starting to use your camera system
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5Starting to use your camera system
5.1 Activating the
battery
If the camera system cannot be switched on dur-
ing initial operation, you have two options for acti-
vating the battery:
Connect the monitor to the mains via the
power supply unit. Switch on the camera sys-
tem.
Afterwards, the camera can also be switched
on without being connected to the power sup-
ply.
or
Carry out a reset 1, see chapter 13.1.
5.2 Attaching the
camera head
Open the cover in front of the camera rod (Fig.
6, part 4)
Carefully pull the rod out of the case.
If it is not already connected to the rod, con-
nect the camera head to the rod as follows:
Insert the eight-pin connector of the camera
rod into the socket of the camera head.
Then screw together the threaded parts of the
camera head and camera rod.
CAUTION!
The connection is only waterproof when the con-
nectors are joined together properly.
5.3 Using the monitor
NOTE!
When the monitor is stored in the case the operation panel is located at the bottom
left. This position makes it possible to operate the operation panel with the left hand
and guide the camera rod with the right hand. If the monitor is removed from the
case, it is recommended that right-handed users turn the monitor around so that they
can operate the joystick with their right hand. The picture then rotates automatically.

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Fig. 9: Monitor lying in case shell
To put the monitor upright, grasp it by the up-
per edge and tilt it up.
To return the monitor to the transport position,
fold it down.
CAUTION!
If there is any resistance when pushing down the
monitor, check the connection cable has been
placed under the monitor properly rolled up.
Fig. 10: Tilt the monitor up and
down
When released from the case you can tilt the mon-
itor up and down and turn it around its longitudinal
axis. Locking points ensure the camera is held in a
stable position.
Fig. 11: Monitor removed from the
case
It is also possible to take the monitor from the case
and hold it in your hands.

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Fig. 12: Press the lever to release
the monitor from the holder
Proceed as follows to release the monitor from the
holder:
Put the monitor in an upright position.
Press against the lever on the rear of the moni-
tor.
At the same time pull the monitor out of the
holder.
Screen Protector
The transparent screen protector can be removed
and refitted depending on how the camera is used.
Insert both pins of the Screen Protector into
the corresponding fixing holes above or below
the display to suit your working position. Mag-
nets at the ends of the pins ensure a stable
hold.
5.4 Charging the rechargeable battery
WARNING!
Danger of death by electrocution!
Never touch a mains plug with wet hands!
Do not expose the power pack to moisture!
Never pull the cable to remove the power pack
from the socket outlet - it could rip out the cable!
Operate the power pack only when the mains
power supply is the same as the voltage stated on
the rating plate!
Fig. 13: Battery charge icon 60%
A battery charge icon is on the right of the icon rib-
bon. The charge level is displayed in either blue or
orange (≤ 20%).
Recharge the rechargeable battery if the
charge level is displayed in red (≤ 10%).
When the battery is low, the buttons flash red
when you try to switch on the camera. In this case,