Vision Engineering CamZ User Manual

User Guide

Handheld digital magnier

INTRODUCTION

Handheld digital magnier

Vision Engineering manufacture a wide range of patented optical systems, offering fatigue-free viewing
with superb hand-eye co-ordination, for improved quality and productivity.

To achieve the most from this precision instrument, please read the enclosed assembly instructions, usage
and maintenance guidelines.

Health & Safety

We, Vision Engineering Ltd., declare under our sole responsibility that the product CamZ of the brand
Vision Engineering, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards or other
normative documents:

EN55022: 2006 and EN55024:2010
EN61000-3-2: 2006
EN61000-3-3: 2008
Equipment classication: Residential and Industrial
EN62471:2008 Classication: Risk Group 1 – (Low Risk)

following the provisions of EMC directive 2004/108/EC.

Vision Engineering

24th September 2012

Warning symbols

This symbol, when used alone or in conjunction with the following symbol, indicates
the need to consult the operating instructions provided with the product.

WARNING: A potential risk of danger exists if the operating instructions are not
followed.

This symbol indicates the presence of electric shock hazards. Consult the operating
instructions provided with the product wherever this symbol is found.

CONTENTS

Operation

Initial operation 1

Switching on/off 1

Stability Leg 1

Focus 1

Magnication 1

Image freeze and Image Save: 2

Image Recall: 2

Deleting Saved Images: 2

Dimensioning Cursors and Grids 2

Adjusting the grids: 2

Adjusting the Dimensioning Cursors: 2

Illumination Mode: 2

LED alternate ash: 2

LED Brightness: 2

Setting the Clock: 3

Clearing All Saved Images: 3

Battery level indicator 3

Automatic power-off 3

Connecting the CamZ to the PC 3

Supported operating systems 3

Factory default settings 3

Care instructions and warnings 3

WARRANTY

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OPERATION

Operation

Initial operation

X We recommend you fully charge your CamZ magnier before its rst use. The charger is supplied

with a range of international power connectors and you should choose the appropriate one for your

country.

X Fit the cable to the charger and plug it into the end of the handle on the CamZ (A). The charging

indicator around the power connector will illuminate in orange as the CamZ is charging and will

extinguish when charging is complete. A full charge takes about 3 hours but can be longer.

X Alternatively, the CamZ can be charged from the USB port of a computer or by many standard

chargers for portable consumer devices. The connector used is an industry standard and all such

chargers should be compatible though charging times may vary considerably. For best results, the

CamZ should not be operated while charging.

X The unit is supplied with a neck strap that can be tted to the end of the handle (B) if required.

Switching on/off

X Slide the power switch (C) forwards to turn on the unit. The LED lights on the underside will illuminate

and an image will appear on the screen. Place the unit over the item you want to magnify with the

screen centred over the area of interest. You will need to raise or lower the unit to nd the sharpest

focus. The CamZ will re-use your last magnication and focus settings when next powered on.

Short press Long press

Cycle grids and cursors Cursor Adjust/LED bright

Image freeze Recall mode

Focus near/far LED alternate ash

Magnication level Illumination mode

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Stability Leg

X The CamZ is provided with a ip out leg located

around the lens on the underside. Simply ip it out

fully to help maintain the ideal distance from the item

you are viewing. Click it back in place when not in use.

Focus

X There are two preset focal distances, near and far, set at approximately 12mm and 24mm from

the base of the unit. These distances cannot be changed as they are integral to the dimensioning

function of the device. A short press of will toggle between near and far focus.

Magnication

X Repeatedly pressing the button will cycle through the three levels of magnication. You can

choose the level that best suits what you are viewing.

Image freeze and Image Save:

X A short press of the button will freeze the image. Another short press of will return to the

live image.

X While the image is frozen, a long press of the button will save the frozen image to the internal

memory. When the image is stored you will automatically enter the Image Recall mode described below.

Image Recall:

X From the live image, a long press of will enter the image recall mode. The last stored image will

be shown and a picture number, in the form “# 10” for example, will be displayed. Use and

to move to the previous and next stored images. will return to the live camera mode.

Deleting Saved Images:

X When in Image Recall mode (above) you can delete the currently displayed image by a long press

of the button. The unit will show a trash can icon with a “?” beside it, asking you to conrm

deletion. Another long press of will delete the image and display the prior saved image if it exists.

Dimensioning Cursors and Grids

X Repeated short presses of will rst display the 1mm grid, then the dimensioning cursors and

nally clear the lines. The dimensions between the lines will be displayed on the screen. Note

the accuracy of this grid is dependant on how well focussed the unit is. The grid spacing will

automatically adjust to represent 1mm when the zoom or focus distance is changed on the unit. In

many cases it will be useful to freeze the image with the button before adjusting the cursors/grid.

If the image is saved while the grids or cursors are displayed, they too will be saved on the image.

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Adjusting the grids:

X The 1mm grid can be moved to allow it to be aligned with features on the image. Long presses of

will highlight either a horizontal or vertical line. The and buttons will allow the grid to

be moved in that direction.

Adjusting the Dimensioning Cursors:

X Repeated long presses of will highlight the cursors in turn. The and buttons will allow

the cursors to be moved and the distance between them will be displayed.

Illumination Mode:

X To facilitate viewing objects where reections may be an issue, the lighting can be cycled through three

settings; both LED’s on (default), both LED’s off, left only LED on and right only LED on. A long press of

the button will cycle through the options. Note this setting is deliberately not saved at power off.

LED alternate ash:

X Press and hold the button and the left and right LED’s will ash alternately. This can be helpful

in clarifying three-dimensional objects. When the button is released the unit will return to the

previously used illumination mode.

LED Brightness:

X The LED’s can be set to one of three brightness levels. If the cursors or grids are currently displayed,

cycle through using until they are off. Repeated long presses of will cycle through the

levels available.

Setting the Clock:

X The internal clock which is used to generate the date-stamp on the saved images will need to be set

if you depend on this function. Press both and simultaneously and release them to pop up

the menu. Use to move to the next eld and then press or to increment or decrement

the value. When the values are correct, use to navigate to “Save and Exit” and press .

Alternatively, press to exit without saving.

Clearing All Saved Images:

X Press both and simultaneously and release them to pop up the menu. Use to move to

the “Delete All” eld, enter a long press of . You will be asked to conrm deletion; long press

again to conrm or any other key to exit.

Battery level indicator

X When the unit is powered on, the remaining battery capacity is estimated and displayed briey. A

warning will be issued when the battery is almost depleted.

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Automatic power-off

X The CamZ will reduce its power consumption if no button has been pressed within 3 minutes. The

display will go black and the lighting will go off. On pressing any button, it will power back up again

automatically. If no button is pressed for 8 minutes the unit will power off completely and need to be

powered off and on to wake it. If the battery is depleted, the CamZ will power-off and will not power

on again until it is charged for at least 30 minutes.

Connecting the CamZ to the PC

X The stored images on the CamZ can be viewed on any PC with a free USB port. Insert the micro

USB plug on the supplied cable into the micro USB socket on the CamZ. Connect the other end of

the cable to a USB port on your PC. If this is the rst time the CamZ is connected to the PC then

wait until the PC automatically installs the correct drivers. A message will appear on the PC when

the installation has been completed. The CamZ will now appear as a drive on the PC and the saved

images can be viewed.

Supported operating systems

Windows

Windows 2K/ME/XP/Vista/7

Mac

Apple Mac OSx

Linux

Linux Mass Storage Class drivers

Factory default settings

X To set the unit back to factory defaults, press and hold the button while powering on the unit.

A message will be displayed and the unit will restart. The zoom level, focus point, LED’s and cursor/

grid settings will be set back to default values.

Care instructions and warnings

When cleaning the CamZ do not use soap solutions, solvents or abrasives. Do not immerse in water! Use
the supplied cloth to remove ngerprints, etc. Heavier dirt can be removed with a damp cloth.

Warnings: Do not open the CamZ – there are no user-serviceable parts inside.

The LED lighting in the CamZ is exceptionally intense. Do not stare into the
LED lighting for prolonged periods.

At the end of its life, the CamZ should be recycled through a certied

disposal facility. Do not incinerate.

WARRANTY

WARRANTY

This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year
from the date of invoice to the original purchaser.

If during the warranty period the product is found to be defective, it will be repaired or replaced at
facilities of Vision Engineering or elsewhere, all at the option of Vision Engineering. However, Vision
Engineering reserves the right to refund the purchase price if it is unable to provide replacement,
and repair is not commercially practicable or cannot be timely made. Parts not of Vision Engineering
manufacture carry only the warranty of their manufacturer. Expendable components such as fuses carry
no warranty.

This warranty does not cover damage in transit, damage caused by misuse, neglect, or carelessness,
or damage resulting from either improper servicing or modication by other than Vision Engineering
approved service personnel. Further, this warranty does not cover any routine maintenance work on the
product described in the user guide or any minor maintenance work which is reasonably expected to be
performed by the purchaser.

No responsibility is assumed for unsatisfactory operating performance due to environmental conditions
such as humidity, dust, corrosive chemicals, deposition of oil or other foreign matter, spillage, or other
conditions beyond the control of Vision Engineering.

Except as stated herein, Vision Engineering makes no other warranties, express or implied by law, whether
for resale, tness for a particular purpose or otherwise. Further, Vision Engineering shall not under any
circumstances be liable for incidental, consequential or other damages.

Vision Engineering Ltd.
(Central Europe)
Anton-Pendele-Str. 3,
82275 Emmering, Deutschland
Tel: [phone]
Email: [email protected]

Vision Engineering Ltd.
(France)
ZAC de la Tremblaie, Av. de la Tre mblaie
91220 Le Plessis Paté, France
Tel: [phone]
Email: [email protected]

Vision Engineering Ltd.
(Italia)
Via Cesare Cantù, 9
20092 Cinisello Balsamo MI, Italia
Tel: [phone]
Email: [email protected]

Vision Engineering
(Brasil)
Tel: [phone]
Email: [email protected]

Nippon Vision Engineering
(Japan)
272-2 Saedo-cho, Tsuduki-ku,
Yokohama-shi, 224-0054, Japan
Tel: [phone]
Email: [email protected]

Vision Engineering
(China)
11J, International Ocean Building,
720 Pudong Avenue, Shanghai,
200120, P.R. China
Tel: [phone]
Email: [email protected]

Vision Engineering
(S.E. Asia)
Tel: [phone]
Email: [email protected]

Vision Engineering
(India)
Email: [email protected]

Distributor

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For more information...

Vision Engineering has a network of offices and technical distributors around
the world. For more information, please contact your Vision Engineering
branch, local authorised distributor, or visit our website.

Disclaimer – Vision Engineering Ltd. has a policy of continuous development and reserves the right to change or
update, without notice, the design, materials or specification of any products, the information contained within
this brochure/datasheet and to discontinue production or distribution of any of the products described.

Vision Engineering Ltd.
(Manufacturing)
Send Road, Send,
Woking, Surrey, GU23 7ER, England
Tel: [phone]
Email: [email protected]

Vision Engineering Ltd.
(Commercial)
Monument House, Monument Way West,
Woking, Surrey, GU21 5EN, England
Tel: [phone]
Email: [email protected]

Vision Engineering Inc.
(Manufacturing & Commercial)
570 Danbury Road,
New Milford, CT 06776 USA
Tel: [phone]
Email: [email protected]

Vision Engineering Inc.
(West Coast Commercial)
745 West Taft Avenue,
Orange, CA 92865 USA
Tel: [phone]
Email: [email protected]

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