Olympus IPLEX User Manual
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Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................... 1
Intended use...................................................................................................................... 1
Instruction manual............................................................................................................ 1
Product configuration ...................................................................................................... 1
Important Information–Please Read Before Use.................................... 1
Marks used in this manual ............................................................................................... 1
Safety precautions............................................................................................................ 2
General safety precautions........................................................................................... 2
Battery precautions....................................................................................................... 5
Main unit rating plate/caution plate......................................................... 7
1 Unpacking 8
1.1 Unpacking the instrument ......................................................................................... 8
About options................................................................................................................ 8
2 Nomenclature 9
2.1 Main unit/insertion tube nomenclature .................................................................... 9
2.2 Distal end/optical adapter nomenclature ............................................................... 10
4-mm type................................................................................................................... 10
6-mm type................................................................................................................... 10
2.3 LCD monitor nomenclature ..................................................................................... 11
Live screen ................................................................................................................. 11
Thumbnail screen ....................................................................................................... 11
Retrieve screen .......................................................................................................... 11
3 Pre-observation/pre-operation preparation and inspection 12
3.1 Pre-observation preparation ................................................................................... 12
Preparing the power supply........................................................................................ 12
3.2 Pre-operation preparation ....................................................................................... 13
Turning on power........................................................................................................ 14
Checking the remaining battery level ......................................................................... 14
Attaching the optical adapter ...................................................................................... 14
Checking the illumination of the distal end ................................................................. 15
Checking the angulation operation of the insertion tube ............................................ 15
Attaching the tripod adapter ....................................................................................... 16
Securing the insertion tube to move the instrument to another location..................... 16
3.3 Pre-operation/post-operation inspections ............................................................. 17
4 Basic operation 19
4.1 Viewing an observation object ................................................................................ 19
4.2 Adjusting the image display .................................................................................... 20
Still image display (Freeze) ........................................................................................ 20
Enlarging an image (Zoom) ........................................................................................ 20
Adjusting image brightness ........................................................................................ 20
4.3 Recording images .................................................................................................... 21
Loading an SD card.................................................................................................... 21
Recording a still image ............................................................................................... 22
Recording a movie image........................................................................................... 22
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4.4 Replaying an image.................................................................................................. 23
Playing back on a full-screen view (retrieve screen) .................................................. 23
Multi-image view (thumbnail screen) .......................................................................... 24
4.5 Using images on a PC.............................................................................................. 25
5 Menu operations and functions 26
5.1 Performing menu operations .................................................................................. 26
5.2 Using the live screen/freeze screen........................................................................ 27
Menu display and functions ........................................................................................ 27
Inputting a title ............................................................................................................ 29
Registering a character string as a preset title ........................................................... 30
Changing the display language .................................................................................. 31
Setting the date and time............................................................................................ 31
5.3 Using the thumbnail/retrieve screens .................................................................... 32
Menu display and functions ........................................................................................ 32
6 Storage and maintenance 33
6.1 Replacing the battery ............................................................................................... 33
6.2 Replacing the O-ring ................................................................................................ 33
6.3 Cleaning components .............................................................................................. 33
Cleaning the insertion tube......................................................................................... 33
Cleaning the distal end ............................................................................................... 34
Cleaning the optical adapter....................................................................................... 34
Cleaning the LCD monitor .......................................................................................... 35
Cleaning the main unit................................................................................................ 35
6.4 Storage precautions................................................................................................. 35
7 Troubleshooting 36
7.1 Troubleshooting guide............................................................................................. 36
Error messages .......................................................................................................... 36
Common problems ..................................................................................................... 37
7.2 Requesting repair of this product ........................................................................... 39
8 Specifications 40
8.1 Operating environment ............................................................................................ 40
8.2 Other specifications ................................................................................................. 40
External application standard ..................................................................................... 42
8.3 Optical adapter specifications ................................................................................ 43
For 4-mm type insertion tube...................................................................................... 43
For 6-mm type insertion tube...................................................................................... 43
Appendix.................................................................................................. 44
System chart ................................................................................................................... 44
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Introduction
Intended use
This instrument is intended for inspecting and observing the interior of machinery, equipment,
materials, and other objects, without damaging the object being inspected.
Instruction manual
This manual contains information about instrument operations and handling, which makes it
possible for the instrument to be used safely.
Before using the instrument, carefully read the contents of this manual to ensure that you use the
instrument correctly. After reading the manual, store it and the warranty agreement in a safe place.
If you have any questions about any information in this manual, please contact Olympus.
Product configuration
For information about the configuration of devices required by this product and devices that can be
used in combination with it, see "System chart" (P. 44) in the "Appendix".
Note that use of this product in combination with options and separately available items not only
creates the risk of abnormal operation, it also can damage the product.
Important Information–Please Read
Before Use
Marks used in this manual
The following signal words are used throughout this manual.
DANGER
• Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
• Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
• Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It
may also be used to alert against unsafe practices or potential material damage.
NOTE
• Indicates additional helpful information.
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Safety precautions
General safety precautions
Observe the precautions described below when handling the instrument. The information is to be
supplemented by the dangers, warnings and cautions given in each chapter. Safety cannot be
guaranteed when the instrument is used in ways that are not specifically described.
DANGER
• Never use this instrument for observation inside a human or animal cavity.
Otherwise, death of the person or animal may result.
• Never use the instrument in the following types of environments.
• Where flammable atmospheres are present
• Where metal dust or other dust is present
Otherwise, an explosion or fire may result.
WARNING
• Do not repair, disassemble, or modify the instrument.
This instrument does not contain any user serviceable parts. Do not disassemble, modify or
attempt to repair. User injury and/or equipment damage can result.
Contact Olympus for all repair and servicing.
• Immediately stop using the instrument at the first sign of smoke, abnormal odor, abnormal noise,
or any other abnormality.
Even if operation of the instrument is still possible, turn off power.
• Do not insert the insertion tube into an observation object that is in operation or conducting
electricity.
Otherwise the insertion tube may be damaged by being caught inside of the observation object,
etc., or the insertion tube may touch the object, resulting in electric shock.
• Before stowing the instrument in its carrying case, be sure to turn off power and remove the
battery.
Leaving the battery loaded during storage can cause it to become hot, causing the risk of fire.
CAUTION
• Do not use this instrument in any environment (including strongly radioactive environments) that
does not conform to the specified operating environment.
Otherwise, unexpected accidents that may damage the insertion tube may result.
• Do not insert the insertion tube into an observation object in an environment that is outside the
operating temperature range.
A temperature alarm function will display a message whenever a temperature outside the
operating temperature range is approached.
If this happens, immediately remove the insertion tube from the observation object. Continued
use may damage or reduce the performance of the instrument.
• Do not continue to use the instrument when it is wet with condensation.
Sudden temperatures changes such as those that occur when entering a warm room from the
outside cold can cause condensation to form inside the instrument. Using the instrument while it
is wet with condensation can cause malfunction. If condensation forms, leave the instrument in
the environment where it is to be used and allow the condensation to dry before using it.
• Do not cover the main unit with a plastic bag or other object during use.
If the inside of the instrument cannot be cooled, the instrument damage may result.
• Take care not to have your feet caught by a cord including the power cord or insertion tube.
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• Use only a power cord and AC adapter specified by Olympus.
Using equipment not specified by Olympus may damage the instrument causing smoke or fire.
• To ensure electrical safety, connect the power cord to a 3P power outlet.
Electrical safety designed into the product by Olympus cannot be guaranteed if there is no
connection to power outlet ground.
• Do not unplug the power cord while the instrument's POWER button is on.
• Do not use the AC adapter outdoors.
Otherwise, electric shock might occur, or smoke emission and fire might occur, causing damage
to the instrument.
The AC adapter is designed for indoor use.
• Do not subject the AC adapter to strong impact cause by striking it against a wall, dropping it, etc.
Otherwise, malfunction, damage, or electric shock might occur.
• Do not leave the distal end illumination on.
Otherwise, the illumination emitted from the distal end may heat up a nearby object and cause it
to ignite. Whenever stopping operation, be sure to turn off illumination.
• Do not look directly into the illumination being emitted by the distal end.
Otherwise, eye damage may result.
• Do not expose the LCD monitor to strong impact, strong pressure, or to scratching by a hard or
pointed object.
Otherwise, the LCD monitor might be cracked or scratched, or a damaged monitor could create
the risk of personal injury.
• Do not subject the insertion tube or other cables to strong pulling, and do not move the main unit
around by holding the cables.
Otherwise, the insertion tube and/or cables may be damaged.
• Do not allow any liquids other than water, saltwater, machine oil, or diesel oil come into contact
with the insertion tube.
Otherwise, the insertion tube may be damaged.
• Do not allow water to come into contact with parts other than the insertion tube.
Water creates the risk of electric shock. The parts of the instrument other than the insertion tube,
including the carrying case, are not watertight, so the instrument should not be used or stored
where it is submerged or wet.
• Do not subject the distal end to severe impact or pulling, and do not expose the angulation
section to severe impact or bending.
Otherwise, the precision components that make up the distal end and the angulation section
might be damaged.
• Note the following precautions whenever operating the angulation section.
• Do not bend the insertion tube to a radius that is less than its minimum bend radius (20 mm for
the 4 mm type, 30 mm for the 6 mm type).
• Should you sense any abnormality when performing angulation operation, do not try to force
the angulation operation.
Doing so can damage the insertion tube or observation object.
• Do not drop the optical adapter or otherwise subject it to strong impact.
The optical adapter is a precision instrument. Glass lenses are used in the optical system, and so
care is required during handling.
• Never use the instrument without an optical adapter mounted.
Otherwise, parts (screws, etc.) are easily subjected to deformation due to contact with hard
objects, etc. Deformed insertion tube parts can make it no longer possible to mount an optical
adapter and can cause the optical adapter to fall off. Never use the instrument without an optical
adapter mounted.
Also note that an optical adapter by itself is not watertight. Water getting into the area where the
insertion tube and optical adapter join might cause malfunction or damage.
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• Never use an optical adapter when any of its parts are loose.
Otherwise, a loose part might fall into the inspection object.
• If an optical adapter cannot be mounted or removed because the nut will not turn, stop using it.
Contact Olympus.
• Do not allow metal or other foreign objects to enter the main unit through connectors or any other
openings.
Otherwise, a malfunction or electric shock may result.
• Avoid accidentally dropping the main unit while cables or devices are attached to connectors,
otherwise, the connectors and/or connected items might become damaged.
• Whenever connectors become wet, wipe them clean before use.
Also, should connectors become clogged with foreign matter, remove the foreign matter before
use.
• Use the USB connector to connect the USB cable that is provided as standard.
• Note the following precautions whenever handing the battery cover, SD card cover, and AC
adapter connector cap.
• Do not open or close covers/caps while your hands are wet.
• Do not open or close covers/caps in an area subject to high humidity and/or dust.
• Close covers/caps before storing the instrument and when they are not in use.
• Check to make sure that the SD card is correctly loaded before using it.
The SD card might come out if it is not inserted into the slot as far as it will go, if the instrument is
subjected to impact during transport, etc.
• Do not remove the battery or AC adapter while the system is running.
Otherwise, recorded data may be damaged.
• Should the battery indicator start to flash, immediately turn off power or connect the AC adapter.
Continued use of the instrument will result in it shutting down, which could destroy recorded data.
• Connect the AC adapter, do not insert or remove an SD card, and do not connect or disconnect
the USB cable while image data is being exchanged with a PC.
Otherwise, the data recorded in the SD card may be destroyed.
• Note the following precautions whenever removing the instrument from its carrying case.
• Do not apply undue force when pulling the insertion tube from the slot in the cushion.
• When removing the main unit, do not lift it up by the insertion tube.
Otherwise, the instrument may be damaged.
• Note the following precautions whenever stowing the instrument in its carrying case.
• Make sure that the insertion tube is not twisted before storing it.
• Make sure the distal end has cooled before storing it.
• Before stowing the instrument, align the "F" mark on the angulation lock ring with the "-" mark
and then release the angulation lock.
• When you have the instrument hung from your neck, take care to avoid getting tangled with other
nearby items.
Take care to avoid entanglement and possible strangulation.
• Regularly back up recorded data.
Recorded data is subject to damage by unforeseen events.
• Do not store the instrument in the following locations.
• Environments subjected to high temperature, high humidity, and large amounts of dust or
particulate
• Locations exposed to direct sunlight or radiation
• Locations subject to gas that includes halide
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Doing so could damage the equipment.
*1 The performance of some kind of electric parts will be deteriorated by the gas including the halide
contained in the insecticide, the herbicide, and the gas extinguishant, etc.
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• When disposing of this product, be sure to do so in accordance with all local laws, rules, and
regulations.
Before disposing of this product, check your local laws, rules, and regulations and follow them
accordingly.
Battery precautions
Should you experience any problems when using the instrument with batteries, contact Olympus.
Observe the precautions described below when handling the battery. Otherwise, battery fluid leak,
excessive heat generation, smoke, battery burst, electric shock and/or burns may result.
Before use, thoroughly review the instruction manuals for the battery and battery charger to fully
understand the information contained in them, and observe their instructions during use.
DANGER
• Use only the specified IB-1 battery and BCS-1 battery charger.
• Do not allow connectors to become shorted.
• Do not attempt to apply solder directly to a terminal.
• Do not interconnect the electrodes of the battery with metal, or carry or store the battery together
with metal objects.
• Do not connect the battery directly to a power outlet or the cigar lighter of an automobile.
• Do not immerse the battery in fresh or sea water, or allow the battery to get wet.
• Do not throw the battery into fire or subject it to heat.
• Do not attempt to open or modify the battery.
• Do not pierce the battery, hit it with a hammer, or step on it.
• Do not subject the battery to strong impact.
• Do not use or leave the battery where it is exposed to direct sunlight, in a closed automobile in
the sun, near a heater, etc.
• Fluid leaking from the battery can cause loss of sight if it gets into your eyes. Flush your eyes
with tap water or other clean water without rubbing. Contact a physician immediately.
• Do not use the battery charger outdoors.
Otherwise, electric shock might occur, or smoke emission and fire might occur, causing damage
to the charger. The battery charger is designed for indoor use.
WARNING
• Do not cover the battery charger with clothing, bedding, or other material while charging.
• After charging is complete, always be sure to unplug the battery charger's power plug from the
electrical outlet.
• Immediately unplug the battery charger and stop using it at the first sign of heat generation,
abnormal odor, abnormal noise, smoke, or any other abnormality.
Contact Olympus.
• If the battery charger cannot complete battery charging in the specified recharging time, stop
trying to recharge the battery.
• Do not use a battery if it shows any irregularity such as fluid leak, discoloration, deformation or
other abnormality.
Immediately request servicing.
• Should the battery fluid get onto your skin or clothing, immediately rinse with tap water or other
clean water.
Otherwise, a skin injury may result. Contact a physician for treatment if necessary.
• Do not allow the battery compartment to become deformed and never put any foreign object into
it.
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• Do not allow metal or water, or any other fluid to get into the battery compartment or onto the
battery terminals.
Should any foreign object enter the main unit, remove the battery and disconnect the AC
adapter, and immediately contact Olympus.
• Do not use a commercially available travel converter with the battery charger. Otherwise, the
battery charger may be damaged.
• Do not remove the battery as soon as possible after using the instrument for a long time.
Heat generated by the battery creates the risk of burn injury.
• Do not leave the battery in a location subject to moisture, water leak or extremely high or low
temperatures.
• Do not touch the battery terminals while your hands are wet.
• If you do not plan to use the battery for a long time, remove it from the main unit and store it in a
dry place.
Otherwise, battery fluid leak and heat build-up may result in a fire or injury.
• Keep the battery out of the reach of small children.
CAUTION
• If you are experiencing problems loading the battery, do not try to force it in.
Check the orientation of the battery and check the terminals for abnormalities. Trying to force the
battery into the compartment may cause malfunction.
• If you are having problems removing the battery from the instrument, do not apply undue force.
Contact Olympus.
• When disposing of a battery, be sure to do so in accordance with all local laws, rules, and
regulations.
Before disposing of a battery, check your local laws, rules, and regulations and follow them
accordingly.
NOTE
• Be sure to recharge the battery before using it for the first time after purchase or after it has not been used
for a long period.
• In general, the battery performance drops as the ambient temperature drops. Note that the battery
performance degraded due to low temperatures recovers when the temperature rises to a normal level.
• Contamination of battery electrodes with sweat or oil will cause contact failures. When the battery is dirty,
wipe it clean with a dry cloth before use.
• A full charger will provide approximately 90 minutes (generally speaking) of continuous operation. Actual
operating time depends on the charging method, the operating environment, and the instrument's settings.
Preparation of multiple spare batteries is recommended when long hours of battery-powered operation are
expected. The battery charging time is normally about three hours and 30 minutes (generally speaking).
• Recommended temperature range for Li-ion battery operation.
- Discharging (using main unit) : -10°C to 40°C
- Charging : 0°C to 40°C
- Storage : -20°C to 35°C
Using the battery under a temperature outside the above temperature ranges will result in degradation
of its performance and service life. When storing the battery, be sure to remove it from the main unit.
• The battery is a consumable item.
• The battery cannot be charged using the instrument. For information on charging the battery, refer to the
manual that came with the battery charger.
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Main unit rating plate/caution plate
The safety ratings, cautions, and serial number are on stickers on the battery cover and in the
battery compartment.
If labels are missing or if their contents are illegible, contact Olympus.
Rating and caution plate
CAUTION
• Note that the tip surface of the optical adapter
is hot.
Serial number
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1 Unpacking
1.1 Unpacking the instrument
When unpacking the instrument, check to make sure that all of the items listed below are included.
Should anything be missing or damaged, contact your original vendor or Olympus.
Name Count
IPLEX UltraLite (main unit)
SD card 1
AC adapter 1
AC power cord 3
3P-2P adapter (For Japan only) 1
USB cable 1
Optical adapter case 1
Strap 1
Lens cleaning kit (cotton swab, brush) 1
Tip cap (4-mm type or 6-mm type) 1
Insertion tube fastening belt 1
Instructions (this document) 1
Return Request Card (For Japan only) 1
Warranty Registration Card (For Japan only) 1
Carrying case (compact zipper case) 1
*
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* Refer to the label with packing instructions on the inside of the top lid of the carrying case for
instructions on how to pack the instrument in the carrying case.
Optical adapter case
The following items are stowed in the optical adapter
case.
• Optical adapter
• O-ring
• SD card
• Lens cleaning kit brush
Stow these items in the optical adapter case for storage
when they are not in use.
The figure to the right shows the locations where each
item should be stowed.
Optical adapter
Brush
SD card
O-ring
About options
Refer to "System chart" (P. 44) for information on options.
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2 Nomenclature
2.1 Main unit/insertion tube nomenclature
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2
3
4
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No. Name No. Name
1 Main unit 15 LCD monitor
2 SD card slot 16
3 USB connector 17
4 SD card cover 18
5 Strap 19 Strap holder
6 Insertion tube fastening belt 20 Angulation section
7 VIEW button* 21 Distal end
8 BRT lever 22 Tip cap
9 AC adapter connector 23 Insertion tube
10 AC adapter connector cap 24 Bend stopper
11 ENT/MENU joystick* 25 Insertion tube holder
12 ZOOM lever* 26 Angulation lock ring
13 LIVE button 27 FRZ/REC button*
14 Joystick 28 Battery cover
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16
17
14
18
13
19
12
11
10
9
8
20
7
6
21
22
23
POWER button ( )
ROTATE button ( )
LIGHT button ( )
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27
26
25
24
* The functions of these buttons may be different when they are long-pressed. In this manual, the term
"short-press" is used to indicate pressing a button for a short duration, while "long-press" means
holding down a button for at least one second.
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2.2 Distal end/optical adapter nomenclature
z
z
z
z
4-mm type 6-mm type
2 Nomenclature
zzDistal end
Optical adapter
778 85 59 9
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Optical adapter internal view
No. Name No. Name
1 Optical adapter positioning cut surface 7 Nut
2 First screw thread 8 O-ring
3 Second screw thread 9 Illumination
4 Connecting screw thread 10 Index
5 Objective lens 11 Product abbreviation*
6 Electrode 12 Positioning pin
* For information about the product abbreviation, see the optical adapter instruction manual.
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12
4
6
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123
5
6
10
zzDistal end
Optical adapter
7
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Optical adapter internal view
4
559
10
10
12
3
2
6
8
1
5
6
7
9
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2 Nomenclature
2.3 LCD monitor nomenclature
Live screen
1
2
3
4
Thumbnail screen
12
13
14
4
Retrieve screen
12
13
11
15
10
9
8
7
6
5
9
15
16
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No. Name
1 Logo
2 Brightness level
3 Zoom level
4 Date/Time
5 Title
6 Temperature indicator
Number of images that
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can be recorded
8 SD card icon
9 Battery indicator
10 Freeze indicator
11 Movie recording indicator
12 Folder name
13 File name
Remaining media
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capacity
15 Movie image indicator
16 Mark
NOTE
• The displayed title is the title that
was entered on the Live screen the
last time the system was used.
• Should you notice any dirt, stains,
or other abnormalities on the LCD
monitor, see "6 Storage and
maintenance" (P. 33).
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