General P18HPART User Manual

VGA RESOLUTION

WIRELESS ARTICULATING PROBE

USER’S MANUAL

P18HPART

Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly before using this product.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

Safety Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

What’s in the Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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

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

Charge Probe Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Sync Console and Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 –8

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

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

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing General Tools & Instruments’ (General’s) P18HPART
VGA Resolution Wireless Articulating Probe. Please read this manual carefully
and thoroughly before using the probe.

The P18HPART is the 1-meter long version of a high-performance, wireless,
camera-tipped articulating probe that captures video and still images at VGA
(640 x 480 pixel) resolution. Inside its controller is a transmitter that makes the
probe compatible with the DCS1800 Wireless Recording Video Borescope
console. Working together, the two components are called a DCS18HPART
system.

The P18HPART’s five super-bright LEDs make it particularly suitable for
inspecting dark environments and viewing parts and structures within them.
The articulation function is provided by a wheel on the probe controller for
remotely adjusting the angle of the probe tip while it is within a tight space in
order to inspect targets outside the camera’s nominal field of view.

KEY FEATURES

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

• 0.23 in. (6mm) diameter probe goes deep into tight spaces

• Probe neck articulates 155° up and 155° down with radius of 50 ± 5mm

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

• Superior optics tailored for close-focus viewing from 0.25 in. to 12 in.
(6.4 to 300mm) over 60° (diagonal) field of view

• 0.9 in. (23mm) long stainless steel camera head is immune to bathroom
toilet cleaner, unleaded gasoline, diesel fuel, brake/transmission fluid and
machine oil

• Probe resists water, oil and dust to IP67 standard

• Includes 70° mirrored viewing tip

SAFETY INSTRUCTION

CAUTION! Do not use the P18HPART to inspect ducts or areas

known or suspected to contain live electric wiring

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WHAT’S IN THE CASE

The VGA Resolution Wireless Articulating Probe comes in a hard plastic case
inside a cardboard box along with a 70° mirrored viewing tip and this user’s
manual.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Fig. 1 shows the controls and key structures of the P18HPART. 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 P18HPART

1. Soft metal probe

2. Flexible-obedient, remote-controlled neck

3. Stainless steel camera head

with three forward-facing LEDs
and two side-facing LEDs

4. Stainless steel accessory

alignment ring

5. Black metal thread protector

ring

6. Red rubber lens cap

7. Articulation angle control wheel

8. Control wheel locking lever

9. Light boost button

10. 90° rotation button

11. Anti-reflection button

12. Button lock/unlock switch

13. Mini-USB charging jack

14. Power switch/brightness

adjustment thumbwheel

15. Probe battery status LED

16. Channel selector switch (on

back)

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