General Tools DCS050 User Manual

THE SEEKER™050 SERIES

USB VIDEO INSPECTION SYSTEMS

USER’S MANUAL

DCS050/DCS050-09

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 –7

Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 –7

Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 –7

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

Maintenance Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Return for Repair Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a General Tools & Instruments’ Seeker™050 Series Video
Inspection System. We strongly suggest that you read this user’s manual carefully before
using the product.

The Seeker050 Series Systems (DCS050 and DCS050-09) are the newest members of
General’s award-winning family of Seeker Video Inspection Systems. The Seeker050 is
designed for a wide variety of inspection applications—such as inspecting buildings
for mold, leaks or pests; inspecting ducts and pipelines for corrosion or leaks; reading
parts and serial numbers of equipment in industrial and manufacturing settings; and
inspecting the interiors of motor vehicles, airplanes and marine craft. Like its siblings,
the Seeker050 offers a cost-effective way for technicians, mechanics, contractors and
repairmen—as well as the home DIY user—to visually inspect inaccessible or
hazardous areas and thus diagnose hidden system problems without the need for a
complete disassembly or teardown.

Each system has a single main component: a compact, ergonomic wand-type grip that
mates with a fixed high-strength, “flexible-obedient”, 1m (3.28 ft.) long camera-tipped
probe with adjustable LED lighting. By connecting the grip to your Windows* computer
via the attached 1m long USB cable, you can view real-time video on your computer
screen as well as record and edit. The Seeker050 has no internal battery or monitor,
making it cost-effective; it is powered through your computer’s USB 2.0 port. The only
difference between the DCS050 and DCS050-09 is the diameter of the probe. The
DCS050 has a 12mm (0.47 in.) diameter probe. The DCS050-09 has a 9mm
(0.34 in.) diameter probe.

KEY FEATURES

• Includes ScopeView interfacing/datalogging/media management software

• Connects via USB 2.0 to most modern Windows* computers running the
Windows 7*, Windows Vista* or Windows XP* operating system

• 320 x 240 pixel camera resolution and two adjustable-intensity LEDs yield crisp,
clear video

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The probe is not electrically insulated, so do not bring it into contact with exposed
AC wiring.

Although the probe and camera head are water, dust and oil-proof, refrain from
immersing them in liquids. Doing so could increase the risk of electrical shock.

Windows, Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

What’s in the package

The Seeker050 system (the grip and a 1m (3.28 ft.) long probe) comes fully assembled
in a blister pack. The pack also contains ScopeView software on a mini-CD, a set of
three probe tip retrieval and inspection accessories (a mirror, a magnet and a pick-up
hook) and this user’s manual.

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5.

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2.

1. Grip

2. Probe

3. Camera head

4. Camera protective cap

5. On/off/brightness
adjustment thumbwheel

6. USB cable

7. Magnetic tip

8. Hook tip

9. Mirror tip

10. Mirror

11. Thread protector

12. Magnet

13. Hook

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10. 13.12.11.

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8.
TIP ACCESSORIES

FOR 12MM
DIAMETER PROBE

9.

TIP ACCESSORIES
FOR 9MM
DIAMETER PROBE