Wohler VIS 700 User manual

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Wöhler VIS 700
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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..................................................... 6
1.5 Scope of delivery in the full equipment.......... 6
1.6 Storage and transport.................................... 7
1.7 Manufacturer ................................................. 7
2Important information ..........................8
3Technical Data.....................................10
3.1 Monitor ........................................................ 10
3.2 Wöhler pan & tilt camera head .................... 11
3.3 Cable........................................................... 13
3.4 Storage........................................................ 13
3.5 Recording duration...................................... 13
4Monitor.................................................14
5Connecting the camera cable and
camera head ........................................17
5.1 Connecting the camera cable...................... 17
5.2 Connecting the camera head ...................... 17
6Starting up ...........................................18
6.1 Activating the battery................................... 18
6.2Charging the rechargeable battery.............. 18
7Handling the monitor..........................20
8Keys and their functions....................21
8.1 On/Off key ................................................... 21
8.2 Video key .................................................... 22
8.3 Image key.................................................... 23
8.4 Joystick ....................................................... 23
9Display elements.................................24
10 Displayed position of the camera head
..............................................................25

Contents
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11 Home function.....................................25
12 Live menu ............................................ 25
12.1 Brightness menu.......................................... 25
12.2 Focus menu................................................. 26
12.2.1 Adjusting the focus by Focus slider ............. 27
12.2.2 Adjusting the focus per joystick.................... 27
12.2.3 Adjusting the focus by fingertip.................... 27
12.3 Comment function........................................ 27
12.4 System menu............................................... 30
12.4.1 Activate WLAN............................................. 30
12.4.2 Locator......................................................... 30
12.4.3 Saving and deleting images and videos ...... 31
12.4.4 Display images and videos .......................... 32
12.4.5 Settings........................................................ 34
12.4.6 Info menu..................................................... 36
13 Distance measurement ......................37
13.1 Accuracy “distance measurement” .............. 37
13.2 Open and close the menu „distance
measurement”.............................................. 38
13.3 Set Measuring points ................................... 38
13.4 Saving the measurement results ................. 39
13.5 Calibration of the camera head.................... 40
13.6 Reset calibration .......................................... 41
14 Working with the Light Ring.............. 42
14.1 System requirements................................... 42
14.2 Installing the light ring .................................. 43
14.3 Dimming the lighting .................................... 44
15 Transmission of image files via WLAN
..............................................................45
15.1 Access Point: Transmission via a VIS 700-
WLAN-network............................................. 46
15.1.1 Select WLAN channel.................................. 46
15.1.2 Change password and networkname .......... 46
15.2 Client: Using an existing WLAN network ..... 49

Contents
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16 Faults ...................................................51
16.1 Reset........................................................... 51
16.2 Possible malfunctions.................................. 51
17 Maintenance ........................................52
17.1 Information on maintenance........................ 52
17.2 Replacing the dome of the camera head..... 52
17.3 Camera head .............................................. 52
17.4 Monitor ........................................................ 52
17.5 Cleaning the cable....................................... 52
18 Guaranty and Service .........................53
18.1 Guaranty ..................................................... 53
18.2 Service ........................................................ 53
19 Declaration of conformity ..................54

General Information
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1 General Information
1.1 Operation Manual In-
formation
This operation manual allows you to work safely
with the Wohler VIS 700. Please keep this manual
for your information.
The Wohler VIS 700 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.

General Information
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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.
1.5 Scope of delivery in the
full equipment
Device
Scope of supply
Wöhler VIS 700 HD-
Pushrod Camera
Monitor
Anti-glare protection
Lithium-ion battery
Riser system
Ø 1.5 inch pan and tilt
color camera head,
pluggable
Ø 1 inch miniature
camera head, plug-
gable (option)
Camera cable, 65 ft,
with metrication
3 replacement plastic
domes
1 USB power supply
with USN-C-cable
Plastic case

General Information
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1.6 Storage and transport
To avoid damage occurring during transport it is
imperative that the complete system is transport-
ed in the original case designed for the purpose.
1.7 Manufacturer
Wöhler Technik GmbH
Wöhler-Platz 1
33181 Bad Wünnenberg
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone] ·
Email: inf[email protected]
www.woehler.com

Important information
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2 Important information
Personal 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!
In order to limit the exposure of persons to elec-
tromagnetic 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.
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!

Important information
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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.

Technical Data
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3 Technical Data
3.1 Monitor
Fig. 1: Monitor
Description
Data
Dimensions housing
0.3 x 0.2 x 0.1 inch
Weight
1.9 lb
TFT display
7"/ 16:9 format
1280 x 800 pixel
Charging cable
USB-C 5 V/3 A
Power supply
3.7 V,
11400 mAh rechar-
geable Li-Ion battery
Battery operating
time
Up to 4 h (battery status
in display)
Operating Tempera-
ture
32 - 104 °F
Storage Tempera-
ture
- 4 – 122°F
WLAN function
Wireless LAN IEEE
802.11 b/g/n network
standard
2412-2472 MHz,
< 10dBm

Technical Data
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3.2 Wöhler pan & tilt came-
ra head
Fig.
2: Pan & tilt camera head
Fig.
3: Pans through 360°
Fig.
4: Tilts 180°
Description
Data
Classification Type
½.7" COLOR CMOS
Focus distance
1 inch ... ∞
Light source
10 white LEDs
Protection
Waterproof to IP 67 (up
to 1 m depth for 30
mins.)
Dimensions
Diameter
Ø 1.5 inch
Shell length
2.2 inch
Total length
ca. 4 inch
Frequency of the
integrated emitter
8.9 kHz
Angle of detection
70°

Technical Data
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HD – Miniature Camera Head
Fig.
5: HD Miniature Camera Head
Description
Data
Classification Type
1/2,7" COLOR CMOS
Light source
10 white LEDs
Protection
Waterproof to IP 68 (up
to 30 m depth for 30
mins.)
Dimensions
Diameter
Ø 1 inch
Shell length
1.3 inch
Total length
ca. 3.2 inch
Frequency of the
integrated emitter
8.9 kHz
Angle of detection
150°
Operation
temperature
0 … 40 °C
Storage temperature
– 20 … 50 °C

Technical Data
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3.3 Cable
Description
Data
Length
65 ft., 0,02 ft. Ø
3.4 Storage
Description
Data
Memory
Internal memory or
USB stick with 32 GB
max. (we recommend
the Wöhler art. 11269)
Max. recording time of
the internal memory
5 h
Resolution of
savings
Image,
with text overlays
(.png)
1280 x 800 Pixel
Image,
without text
overlays (.png):
1280 x 720 Pixel
Video (.AVI):
1280 x 720 Pixel
3.5 Recording duration
Description
Data
Max. Video recording
duration
(Video will be ended
automatically)
29 minutes and 59
seconds (29:59 min)

Monitor
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4 Monitor
Fig. 6: Wöhler VIS 700 HD-Cable Camera
Camera head
Monitor
Camera cable, 65 ft.

Monitor
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Fig. 7: Monitor
Fig. 8: Monitor bottom with connector strip
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2
3
4
6
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5
8
9

Monitor
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Legend:
1
Fixing holes for glare protection
2
Handle, in the picture inserted in the slot of the housing
3
Bottom side of the monitor with terminal strip
4
Loudspeaker
5
Microphone
6
CTIA standard connection for headset with headphone and microphone
8
USB port for stick
8
USB-C port for charging cable
9
Notch for placing the monitor on the connecting rail of the case
Fig. 9: Insert USB Stick correctly
ATTENTION!
When inserting the USB stick, make sure that the
labelling is facing downwards. Never insert the
stick with force!

Connecting the camera cable and camera head
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5 Connecting the camera cable and camera head
5.1 Connecting the camera cable
Fig. 10: Camera cable connection
•Flip up the five-pole female connector located
on the rear of the monitor.
•
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. 11: 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.
5.2 Connecting the camera head
Fig
. 12: Wöhler camera head Ø 40 mm
connected to the camera cable
Insert the male cable connector into the five-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 with your hand; never use
pliers!

Starting up
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6 Starting up
6.1 Activating the bat-
tery
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 pow-
er supply unit. Switch on the camera system.
Afterwards, the camera can also be switched on
without being connected to the power supply.
or
•Carry out a reset 1, see chapter 16.1
6.2 Charging the
rechargeable bat-
tery
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
ribbon. The charge level is displayed in either blue
or orange (≤ 20%).
Recharge the rechargeable battery if the charge
level is displayed in red (≤ 10%).
•To charge the battery, connect the monitor to
the mains using the USB power pack included
in the scope of supply.
•To do so, insert the USB C connector into the
USB port on the bottom of the monitor.
Fig. 14: USB port indicated by an
arrow

Starting up
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Fig. 15: Keys and charge level
indicated when charging
When the camera system is switched off the im-
age and video keys flash red during the charging
process.
The image and video keys light up red when the
battery is fully charged.
The camera system remains fully functional during
the battery charging process.
NOTE!
If possible, recharge the battery when the camera
system is switched off. This increases the opera-
tional lifetime of the rechargeable battery.
The keys will not flash if the battery is recharged
with the camera system switched on. A connector
symbol is displayed in the rechargeable battery
display.

Handling the monitor
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7 Handling the monitor
NOTE!
The monitor image can rotate so that the joystick on the monitor can be operated
with the left or right hand, depending on the situation or personal preference.
Handle
Fig. 16: With the handle pulled out
it is possible to hold and operate
the monitor with one hand.
It is possible to pull out a handle to allow you to
hold the monitor in your right hand and operate the
joystick with your right hand at the same time.
Fig. 17: Push button for pulling out
the handle marked with arrow
•To pull out the handle press the black pushbut-
ton on the top of the monitor and slide the
handle to the right at the same time.
Glare Protection
•Remove the Glare Protection from of the case
lid. It is located in the compartment behind the
lower part of the Short Guide.
•Insert both pins of the Glare Protection into the
corresponding fixing holes immediately above
or below the display to suit your working posi-
tion. Magnets at the ends of the pins ensure a
stable hold.