General P16181HP, P16183HP, P16182HP User Manual

VGA RESOLUTION PROBE

USER’S MANUAL

P16181HP
P16182HP
P16183HP

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

What’s in the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Product Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Setup Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Attach To Borescope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 –8

Using the Three Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 –7

Attaching the Mirrored Viewing Tip (Optional). . . . . . . 7 –8

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Operating & Maintenance Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 – 10

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Return for Repair Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing General Tools & Instruments’ (General’s) P16181HP,
P16182HP or P16183HP VGA Resolution Probe. Please read this manual
carefully and thoroughly before using the probe.

The P16181HP, P16182HP and P16183HP are high-performance camera-tipped
probes that capture video and still images at VGA (640 x 480 pixel) resolution.
The only difference among the three probes is their length. The P16181HP is
1m (3.3 ft.) long, the P16182HP is 2m (6.6 ft.) long, and the P16183HP is 3m
(9.8 ft.) long. Each probe’s six super-bright LEDs make it particularly suitable
for inspecting dark environments and viewing parts and structures within them.

All three probes are compatible with:

• General’s DCS1600, DCS1600ART, DCS1700, DCS1800, DCS800 and
DCS2000 Recording Video Borescope Inspection Systems

• The H16, H17 and H8 Handheld Recording Consoles (the DCS1600,
DCS1700 and DCS800 Systems without a probe)

• The DCS1800-TR Transmitting Probe Handle/Controller, which enables
video and images captured by the probe to be viewed on the console of a
DCS1800ART system

KEY FEATURES

• Six super-bright white LEDs (four forward-facing and two side-facing)
support capture of 640 x 480 pixel (VGA) resolution video and still images

• 1m, 2m or 3m long, 0.22 in. (5.5mm) diameter probe goes deep into tight
spaces and is flexible-obedient (semi-rigid) to hold its configured shape

• Light boost, anti-reflection and 90° image rotation buttons on handle

• Superior optics tailored for close-focus viewing from 0.4 in. to 2.4 in.
(10 to 60mm) over 60° (diagonal) field of view

• 0.78 in. (20mm) long stainless steel camera head is waterproof to IP67
standard and immune to bathroom toilet cleaner, unleaded gasoline,
diesel fuel, brake/transmission fluid and machine oil

• Includes 110° mirrored viewing tip

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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CAUTION!

Do not use the probe to inspect ducts or areas known or suspected to

contain live electric wiring or flammable liquid or gas

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

The VGA Resolution Probe comes in a cardboard box along with a 110°
mirrored viewing tip and this user’s manual.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Fig. 1 shows the controls and key structures of the probe. Familiarize yourself
with their names and functions before moving on to the Setup Instructions and
Operating Instructions.

Fig. 1. The controls and key

structures of the
P16181HP/P16182HP/P16183HP

1. Probe

2. Stainless steel camera head
containing four forward-facing
LEDs and two side-facing LEDs

3. Stainless steel accessory
alignment ring

4. Black metal thread protector ring

5. Red rubber protective cap

6. Probe handle

7. Light boost button

8. 90° rotation button

9. Anti-reflection button

10. Probe connector

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