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PCE-VE 250 Industrial Borescope
User Manual
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Contents
1 Safety notes ........................................................................................... 1
2 Specifications ........................................................................................ 2
2.1 Technical specifications ................................................................................................... 2
2.2 Delivery contents .............................................................................................................. 3
3 System description ............................................................................... 3
3.1 Device .............................................................................................................................. 3
3.2 Display ............................................................................................................................. 4
3.3 Handheld device .............................................................................................................. 5
3.4 Camera and cleaning head .............................................................................................. 5
4 Getting started ....................................................................................... 6
4.1 Insert micro SD card......................................................................................................... 6
4.2 Assembly/disassembly of the display ............................................................................... 6
4.3 Charging .......................................................................................................................... 6
5 Operation ............................................................................................... 6
5.1 On/off ............................................................................................................................... 6
5.2 Taking a picture ................................................................................................................ 6
5.3 Recording settings ........................................................................................................... 6
5.4 Video recording ................................................................................................................ 7
5.5 Viewing the saved data .................................................................................................... 7
5.6 Cleaning function ............................................................................................................. 7
5.7 Settings ............................................................................................................................ 8
6 Operating conditions ............................................................................ 9
7 Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 9
8 Contact ................................................................................................. 10
9 Disposal ............................................................................................... 10
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1 Safety notes
Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The
device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel.
Damage or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual are excluded from our liability and
not covered by our warranty.
• The device must only be used as described in this instruction manual. If used otherwise,
this can cause dangerous situations for the user and damage to the meter.
• The instrument may only be used if the environmental conditions (temperature, relative
humidity, …) are within the ranges stated in the technical specifications. Do not expose
the device to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, extreme humidity or moisture.
• Do not expose the device to shocks or strong vibrations.
• The case should only be opened by qualified PCE Instruments personnel.
• Never use the instrument when your hands are wet.
• You must not make any technical changes to the device.
• The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use only pH-neutral cleaner,
no abrasives or solvents.
• The device must only be used with accessories from PCE Instruments or equivalent.
• Before each use, inspect the case for visible damage. If any damage is visible, do not
use the device.
• Do not use the instrument in explosive atmospheres.
• The measurement range as stated in the specifications must not be exceeded under
any circumstances.
• Non-observance of the safety notes can cause damage to the device and injuries to
the user.
• The borescope has been developed for industrial use and must not be used for medical
purposes.
• Never target persons or animals with the device.
• Only use the device for the intended purpose.
We do not assume liability for printing errors or any other mistakes in this manual.
We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of
business.
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2 Specifications
2.1 Technical specifications
Main unit
Display
3.5" TFT LCD
Resolution video function
AVI (640 x 480)
Resolution image function
JPEG (640 x 480)
Image rotation
360° rotation und mirror function
Freeze function
Yes
Zoom
4-fold, digital
Storage medium
Micro SD card (4 GB) (not included)
Menu languages
German
English
Spanish
French
Russian
Japanese
simplified Chinese
traditional Chinese
Interfaces
Micro USB 2.0, TV output, Micro SD card slot
TV output
PAL
Power supply
Li-ion battery (2600-mAh)
Typical battery life per battery charge
4 hours in continuous operation
Protection class
Splashproof
Endoscope cable
Camera head diameter
8.5 mm / 0.33 in
Cable diameter
4.5 mm / 0.18 in
Cable length
ca. 90 cm / 2ft 11 in
Camera resolution
720 x 576 Pixel
Camera lighting
6 white LEDs (adjustable intensity)
Field of view / angle of view
60°
Field of view depth
30 ... 60 mm / 1.18 ... 2.36 in
Push cable
semi-flexible
Environmental conditions of digital endoscope PCE-VE 250
Operating temperature probe
In air: -10 … 50°C / 14 ... 122°F
In water: 5 … 50°C / 41 ... 122°F
Operating temperature main unit
In air: -10 … 50°C / 14 ... 122°F
Relative humidity probe and main unit
15 ... 90%
Liquid resistance probe and main unit
Machine oil, light oil or saline solution 5%
Probe
Water, oil and dust, to protection class IP67
Main unit
Splash-proof (with closed battery compartment)
not usable under water
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2.2 Delivery contents
1 x Industrial Borescope PCE-VE 250
1 x Attachable TFT LCD
1 x AV output cable
1 x USB cable
1 x Car charging adapter
1 x Liquid container
1 x Carrying case
1 x Quick shut-off valve
1 x User manual
3 System description
3.1 Device
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2
3
4
1. Display unit
2. Borescope
3. Camera cable
4. Liquid container
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3.2 Display
1. On/off key
2. Micro SD card slot
3. Micro USB 2.0
4. TV output
5. Up/zoom key
6. Settings key
7. Image key
8. Video/OK key
9. Down/rotation key
10. Image memory key
11. LED key
12. Display lock
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3 4 5
6
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3.3 Handheld device
1. Pipe connection
2. Cleaning outlet
3. Shut-off valve
4. Cleaning button
5. Liquid container connection
6. Compressed air connection
3.4 Camera and cleaning head
1. Borescope head
2. Cleaning nozzle
3. Camera
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4 Getting started
4.1 Insert micro SD card
Before using the device, insert the micro SD card (not included) into the card slot.
4.2 Assembly/disassembly of the display
Slide the display down onto the handheld device until it locks in
place.
To disassemble the display, slide the lock at the rear side of the
display outwards and pull up the display to remove it.
4.3 Charging
The device can be charged via the USB interface, using a micro
USB charger or the included car charging adapter.
5 Operation
5.1 On/off
Short-press the on/off key to turn the meter on or off.
5.2 Taking a picture
Press the image key to save the currently displayed image to the SD card. After saving the
image, the meter will automatically return to view mode.
5.3 Recording settings
With the LED key , you can set the brightness at the camera head in 4 levels: off, level 1,
level 2 and level 3. The LED icon in the lower right-hand part of the display shows the brightness
you have set.
You can set the zoom in 3 levels with the up/zoom key . The current zoom is shown with a
magnifying glass at the lower edge of the display.
To rotate the displayed image, press the down/rotation key .
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5.4 Video recording
Press the video/OK key to start recording a video. A video icon in the display shows that a video
is being recorded. Press the key again to stop recording. The video icon will disappear from the
display. The video will automatically be saved to the SD card when recording is finished.
5.5 Viewing the saved data
Press the image memory key to view the saved images and videos. You can navigate through
the records with the arrow keys . The files are sorted by date and type.
5.6 Cleaning function
For cleaning, you can either use compressed air only or compressed air and water and/or a
cleaning agent. However, compressed air is needed for cleaning with a liquid as the compressed
air moves the liquid out of the nozzle. The liquid container must be placed onto the tube and fixed
with the union nut.
Tou se the cleaning function, place the camera cable where required and push the cleaning
button (4) of the handheld unit. If you wish to clean with liquid, the shut-off valve (3) must be
opened.
Borescope PCE-VE 250 Borescope PCE-VE 250
with open shut-off valve with closed shut-off valve
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5.7 Settings
To enter the settings, press the settings key and select language selection, time setting,
automatic shutdown setting or memory card format with the arrow up/down keys.
• Language
Select ”language selection“ from the menu and press the video/OK key to enter
language selection mode. Use the navigation keys (▲and ▼) to select the desired
language and confirm your selection with the video/OK key.
• Date/time
Select “time setting“ from the menu and press the video/OK key. Use the navigation
keys (▲and ▼) to set the desired value.
With the image memory key , you can navigate through the parameters.
• Energy saving
By selecting “shutdown setting“, you can set the time after which the device will turn
off automatically. Set the desired time by using the navigation keys (▲and ▼) and
confirm your selection with the video/OK key.
• Formating the memory card
In the menu item “memory card format“, you can set the inserted SD card.
Note: When you format the SD card, all saved files will be deleted from the SD card
irrevocably!
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6 Operating conditions
7 Troubleshooting
Operating conditions of the industrial borescope PCE-VE 250
Operating temperature
Probe
In the air: -10 … +50 °C
In water: +5 … +50 °C
Main unit
In the air: -10 … +50 °C
Relative humidity
Probe and main unit
15 … 90 %
Liquid resistance
Probe and main unit
Machine oil, light oil or saline
solution 5 %
Ingress protection
Probe
Water, oil and dust, IP67
protection
Main unit
Splash-proof (when battery
compartment is closed),
not submersible
Problem
Reason
Solution
The borescope does not
power on
Battery flat
Charge the meter by using the
USB cable
No records can be saved
No memory card
inserted
Insert an SD card
No liquid comes out of the
nozzle
No or insufficient
compressed air
Connect compressed air and
ensure 6-8 bar connection
pressure
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8 Contact
If you have any questions, suggestions or technical problems, please do not hesitate to contact
us. You will find the relevant contact information at the end of this user manual.
9 Disposal
For the disposal of batteries in the EU, the 2006/66/EC directive of the European Parliament
applies. Due to the contained pollutants, batteries must not be disposed of as household waste.
They must be given to collection points designed for that purpose.
In order to comply with the EU directive 2012/19/EU we take our devices back. We either re-use
them or give them to a recycling company which disposes of the devices in line with law.
For countries outside the EU, batteries and devices should be disposed of in accordance with
your local waste regulations.
If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments.
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