PCE Instruments PCE-VE-LOC Users guide

Locator PCE-VE-LOC for PCE-VE 380N

User Manual

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Last change: 22 December 2017

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Contents

1 Safety notes ........................................................................................... 1

2 Product description .............................................................................. 2

2.1 Device .............................................................................................................................. 2

2.2 Mounting ................................................................................................ .......................... 3

2.3 Display ............................................................................................................................. 4

3 Operation ............................................................................................... 5

3.1 Quick calibration ............................................................................................................... 6

4 Technical specifications ...................................................................... 7

5 Contact ................................................................................................. 8

6 Disposal ................................................................................................. 8

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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.

 This product is designed for industrial use only. Do not use the system for human or

biological inspection.

 Do not use the camera cable to inspect fuel tanks or other environments with

explosive or inflammable atmospheres.

 Do not try to disassemble this product to avoid damage or electric shocks.
 Only use original or recommended components or accessories. Unapproved

accessories and components may cause damage.
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.
If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments. The contact details can be found at

the end of this manual.

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2 Product description

DC jack

To connect mains adaptor for charging

Backlight key

Backlight can be switched on or off

Reset key

Reset, e. g. when depth measurement failed

Handle

Depth
measurement key

To identify the depth of the transmitter
On / Off key

To switch on / off

Buzzer key

To switch on / off buzzer sound that occurs when locator is switched on
and when moving closer to the transmitter

Unit key (m / ft)

To switch the units of depth measurement

2.1 Device

1 DC jack 5 Depth measurement key

2 Backlight key 6 On / Off key

3 Reset key 7 Buzzer key

4 Handle 8 Unit key (m / ft)

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2.2 Mounting

1 Main system connector 4 Camera head stopper
2 Handle 5 Meter
3 Camera head 6 Power button for transmitter

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2.3 Display

Icon

Description

Weak signal, hard to verify directions

You can follow the directions of the arrow to move on

Depth measurement icon: appears when you are within the
measurable range (horizontal 4.5 m / 15 f, vertical 1.8 m / 5.9 f), i. e.
a depth measurement can be made and the reading is displayed
along with peak signal strength

Depth measurement failed. Reset and wait a few seconds for the
reading to stabilise. A stable reading is indicated by an icon.

1 Detection icon 2 Signal strength 3 Low battery alert
The battery must be charged whenever the low battery alert appears on the screen.

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3 Operation

 Turn on the borescope as well as the locator.
 Before placing the transmitter in the target location, move the locator to check the

signal strength (see “Quick calibration”). Also check the depth measurement icon as

well as the battery level.

 The lamp next to the power button for the transmitter should glow in green. If the lamp

glows in red, the battery voltage is insufficient and the instrument is not ready to work.

The battery will last no longer than 15 minutes when the red lamp starts glowing.

 Move the locator carefully and do not change the height, if possible.

 Localisation every 5 m is recommended.

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 To find the best signal strength, follow the arrows on the screen.
 When you come closer to the transmitter, the intervals of the beeping sound will

become shorter.

 When you have reached the signal peak, turn the locator counterclockwise until the

depth measurement icon pops up. Then press the depth measurement key to get the

result.

3.1 Quick calibration

 Place the antenna of the locator approx. 100 cm / 3 f away from the transmitter.
 Check the signal strength.
 If the signal strength is below 60 %, press the reset key. Repeat these steps until the

signal strength is sufficient.

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4 Technical specifications

Locator PCE-VE-LOC

Dimensions

L : 293.5 mm
W : 144 mm
H : 486.5 mm

Weight

2 kg

Power supply

3.7 V / 2000 mA Li battery

Power consumption

282 mA

Charging duration

3 … 4 h

Battery life

6 … 7 h

Power adaptor

5.5 V, 1.8 A

Humidity

95 % RH, non-condensing

Working temperature

-10 … 60 °C

Storage temperature

-20 … 80 °C

Drop resistance

60 cm

IP protection

IP55

Transmitter

Power supply

2 x AAA batteries

Power consumption

3.4 V / 230 mA

Battery life

Approx. 3 … 4 h

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5 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.

6 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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PCE Instruments contact information

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PCE Deutschland GmbH PCE Instruments France EURL PCE Ibérica S.L.
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Institutenweg 15 RUT: 76.154.057-2 Unit J, 21/F., COS Centre
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China

PCE (Beijing) Technology Co.,Ltd PCE Teknik Cihazları Ltd.Şti.
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102300 Beijing Türkiye
China Tel: [phone]
Tel: [phone] Faks: 0212 705 53 93
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