Waygate Technologies XL Vu+ Operating Manual
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Measurement & Control Remote Visual Inspection
XL Vu+™ VideoProbe®
Operating Manual
XLVUCMAN Rev. A
July 2013
XL Vu+™ VideoProbe®
Video Borescope
Operating Manual
XLVUCMAN Rev. A
July 2013
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Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1 About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Standard XL Vu+ System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.3 Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
1.4 Optional Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
1.5 Indicators and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
1.6 Button Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Chapter 2. Safety Information
2.1 Symbols and Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
2.2 General Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.3 General Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
2.4 Battery Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
2.5 Symboles et termes employés . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.6 Avertissements généraux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.7 Mentions générales « Attention » . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.8 Avertissements liés à la batterie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Chapter 3. Getting Started
3.1 System Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.2 System Power ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.3 System Power OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.4 System Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.5 Mounting Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.6 The Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.6.1 Installing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
3.6.2 Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.7 Battery Charge Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.8 Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.9 Keyboard Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
3.10 Saving Images and Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.10.1 Still Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
3.10.2 Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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3.11 Optical Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.11.1 Optical Tip Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.11.2 Optical Tip Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.12 Proper Use of the Tip Tool (3.9 mm only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.12.1 Removing Optical Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.12.2 Installing Optical Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Chapter 4. Common Tasks
4.1 GO TO Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.1.1 GO TO > File Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.1.2 GO TO > Eject Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.1.3 GO TO > Zoom Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.1.4 GO TO > Light Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.1.5 GO TO > Long Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.1.6 GO TO > Inverse + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.1.7 GO TO > Invert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.2 Live Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.2.1 Live Main Menu > Light Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.2.2 Live Main Menu > Image Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.2.3 Live Main Menu > Annotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
4.2.4 Live Main Menu > Eject Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
4.2.5 Live Main Menu > Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Chapter 5. Operation
5.1 Live Main Menu > Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
5.1.1 Live Main Menu > Setup > Screen/Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
5.1.2 Live Main Menu > Setup > Measurement Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
5.1.3 Live Main Menu > Setup > Video Record Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
5.1.4 Live Main Menu > Setup > Still Image Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
5.1.5 Live Main Menu > Setup > Audio Annotation Setup. . . . . . . . . . . 73
5.1.6 Live Main Menu > Setup > Steering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
5.1.7 Live Main Menu > Setup > Language Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
5.1.8 Live Main Menu > Setup > System Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
5.2 Live Main Menu > File Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
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5.3 Capturing Images and Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
5.4 Articulation Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
5.5 Freeze Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
5.6 Freeze Frame Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
5.6.1 Freeze Frame Menu > Annotation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
5.7 Still Image Capture and Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
5.8 Video Recording and Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
5.9 File Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
5.9.1 Recalling a File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
5.9.2 Copying Files or Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
5.9.3 Deleting Files or Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
5.9.4 Creating a Folder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
5.9.5 Renaming Files or Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Chapter 6. Measurement
6.1 About Measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
6.2 Measurement File Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
6.3 Measurement Optical Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
6.4 General Measurement Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
6.4.1 Capturing Measurement Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
6.4.2 Accuracy Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
6.4.3 Measurement Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
6.4.4 Measurement Type Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
6.5 Stereo Probe Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
6.5.1 Positioning the Probe Tip for Maximum Accuracy. . . . . . . . . . . . 100
6.5.2 Accuracy Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
6.5.3 Matching Cursors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
6.5.4 Taking Stereo Measurements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
6.5.5 Types of Stereo Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
6.6 Shadow Probe Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
6.6.1 Positioning the Probe Tip for Maximum Accuracy. . . . . . . . . . . . 110
6.6.2 Accuracy Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
6.6.3 Taking Shadow Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
6.6.4 Types of Shadow Measurements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
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6.7 Comparison Measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
6.7.1 Positioning the Probe Tip for Maximum Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . 120
6.7.2 Taking Comparison Measurements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
6.8 Menu Directed Inspection (MDI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Chapter 7. Maintenance
7.1 Inspecting and Cleaning the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
7.1.1 Cleaning Optical Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
7.2 Troubleshooting Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
7.2.1 Inaccurate Stereo or Shadow Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
7.2.2 Inaccurate Stereo Measurements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
7.2.3 Inaccurate Shadow Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
7.3 Sales and Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
7.4 Web Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
7.5 Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Chapter 8. Technical Specifications
8.1 Operating Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
8.2 Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
8.3 Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
8.4 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
8.5 Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
8.6 Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
8.7 Standards Compliance and Classifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
8.8 Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
8.9 Probe Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
8.10 Tip Articulation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Appendix A. Optical Tip Table
A.1 Tip Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Appendix B. Chemical Compatibility
Appendix C. Warranty
Appendix D. Verifying Measurement Tips
D.1 Verification Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
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D.2 Verification Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Appendix E. Environmental Compliance
E.1 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
E.2 Battery Disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
E.2.1 What do the Markings Mean? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
E.2.2 The Risks and Your Role in Reducing Them . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Appendix F. Agency Certifications
F.1 European Equipment Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
F.2 Safety Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
F.3 Additional Certification Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
F.4 Canadian Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
F.5 FCC Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Appendix G. Creating a Personalized Logo File
G.1 Logo File Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
G.2 Creating the Logo File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Appendix H. Restoring Factory Defaults
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Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1 About this Manual
This manual and the related equipment is intended for visual inspection technicians
with a basic understanding of inspection principles and practices, and who are
familiar with basic computer operations, but who may not have experience with a
video borescope system.
The manual contains complete setup, operating, and maintenance instructions for
the XL Vu+ video borescope system. The manual also provides a product overview,
step-by-step procedures, and reference information.
To ensure operator safety, please read and understand this manual prior to using the
system.
For additional assistance, go to www.ge-mcs.com
manual for a complete listing of contact information.
or see the back cover of this
1.2 Standard XL Vu+ System
The standard XL Vu+ package includes the following items:
XL Vu+ Instrument USB Thumb Drive
2-hour Li-Ion Battery Operating Manual
Storage Case Documentation CD-ROM
AC Adapter/Battery Charger Quick-Start Card
Optical Tip Storage Case
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1.3 Optional Accessories
The following optional accessories are available for the XL Vu+ system:
Spare 4-hour Battery Sun Visor
VGA Video Cable Headset
Insertion Tube Gripper USB Thumb Drive
Insertion Tube Rigidizer Belt Clip
Mini-Magic Arm Keyboard
12 VDC Power Adapter Optical Tips
Handset Holder Measurement Optical Tips
Soft Case Mini-Magic Clamp Kit
Neck Strap Magic Arm Kit
1.4 Optional Software
The following optional software is available for the XL Vu+ system:
Menu Directed Inspection (MDI)
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1.5 Indicators and Connectors
The XL Vu+ instrument includes the following indicators and connectors (see
Figure 1 on page 4):
1. LCD Screen
2. USB2 Port
3. Integrated 2.5 mm Headset/Microphone Jack
4. VGA Output
5. Controls
6. 2-hour Lithium Ion Battery
7. Battery Locking Screw
8. Battery Charge Indicator
9. AC Adaptor Input
10. USB1 Bay
11. Insertion Tube Strap
12. Insertion Tube
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1.5 Indicators and Connectors (cont .)
1
XL Vu+
2
3
4
5
12
11
10
6
7
9
8
Figure 1: XL Vu+ Indicators and Connectors
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1.6 Button Controls
The buttons listed below and shown in Figure 2 on page 6 control the basic and
advanced operation of the XL Vu+ VideoProbe.
1. Left Soft Key - Activates the screen command listed on the system
LCD. This key most frequently returns the user BACK one screen.
2. Power/Exit Button - Turns the system power ON/OFF. Also used to
exit menus, return to live/frozen video and disable image control features.
3. Joystick - Controls articulation of the probe. Press to activate the Live Main
Menu, Recalled Image Menu, and Freeze Frame Menu. Push the joystick
left/right/up/down to navigate menus and sub-menus.
4. Steering Control - Press and release to keep bending neck locked in
place after the joystick is released. A lock will appear on the LCD when
enabled. Press and release again to unlock the steering control. The lock
will disappear from the LCD when disabled. Also, press and hold to engage the
HOME function to straighten the bending neck. A blinking HOME icon
will appear on the LCD when enabled. This icon will disappear when finished.
5. Freeze/Enter Button - Freezes the image on-screen. Also acts as an
ENTER key for selecting menu options.
6. Right Soft Key - Activates the screen command listed on the system
LCD. This key most frequently serves to SELECT active menu choices. This
key also provides an alternative method to access the LIVE MAIN MENU, by
pressing and holding the right soft key labeled GOTO for about three
seconds.
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1.6 Button Controls (cont.)
1
2
XL Vu+
6
3
4
5
Figure 2: XL Vu+ Controls
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Chapter 2. Safety Information
Chapter 2. Safety Information
IMPORTANT: Before using or servicing the XL Vu+ system, read and understand
the following safety information.
2.1 Symbols and Terms
The following symbol appears on the product:
See accompanying documentation.
2.2 General Warnings
The following warning statements apply to general use of the XL Vu+ system.
Warning statements that apply specifically to particular procedures appear in the
corresponding sections of this manual.
Do not allow the conductive insertion tube, system or its working
tools to come in direct contact with any voltage or current source.
Prevent all contact with live electrical conductors or terminals.
Damage to the equipment and/or electrical shock to the operator
may result.
Do not use this system in explosive environments.
USE PROPERLY. Using any piece of this equipment in a
manner not specified by the manufacturer may impair the
product’s ability to protect the user from harm.
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2.3 General Cautions
The following caution statements apply to use of the XL Vu+ system in general.
Caution statements that apply specifically to particular procedures appear in the
corresponding sections of this manual.
HANDLE PROBE CAREFULLY. Keep the insertion tube away from sharp
objects that might penetrate its outer sheath. Keep the whole insertion tube as
straight as possible during operation; loops or bends anywhere in the tube decrease
its ability to steer the probe tip. Avoid bending the insertion tube sharply.
IMPORTANT: Always use the Home button to straighten the bending neck before
withdrawing the insertion tube from the inspection area or putting
the probe away. Never pull, twist, or straighten the bending neck by
hand; internal damage may result. At the first sign of damage, return
the probe for repair.
Certain substances may damage the probe. For a list of substances that are safe for
the probe, see “Chemical Compatibility” on page 133.
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2.4 Battery Warnings
Only use the battery (XLGOABATTA or XLGOABATTB) and power supply
(XLGOACHGR or XLGOAAUTOC) specified for use with the XL Vu+ system.
Before using the XL Vu+ system, thoroughly review the instructions in this manual
for using the battery and battery charger, Always observe these instructions during
use of the instrument.
WARNING!
• Do not place the battery in fire or exceed the battery operating temperature.
• Do not pierce the battery with nails, strike the battery with a hammer, step on
the battery, or otherwise subject it to strong impacts or shocks.
• Do not expose the battery to water or salt water, or allow the battery to get wet.
• Do not disassemble or modify the battery.
Battery Communication Error: If the XL Vu+ shows this error message on the
display, please contact your nearest customer support center.
Using the battery outside its recommended operating range will result in
degradation of the performance and service life. When storing the battery, be sure
to remove it from the base unit.
The recommended temperature range for Li-Ion battery operation is:
Discharge (when using the instrument): -20 to +46°C
Recharging: 0 to 40°C
Storage: -25 to +60°C
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IMPORTANT : avant l’utilisation ou l’entretien du système, vous devez lire et
comprendre les informations de sécurité qui suivent.
2.5 Symboles et termes employés
Les symboles suivants sont apposés sur le produit :
Voir la documentation jointe.
2.6 Avertissements généraux
Les avertissements suivants s’appliquent à l’utilisation du système en général. Les
avertissements qui s’appliquent spécifiquement à des procédures particulières sont
indiqués dans les sections correspondantes de ce manuel.
Le système XL Vu+ et les outils de travail qui l’accompagnent ne
doivent jamais entrer en contact direct avec une source de tension
ou de courant. Évitez tout contact avec des conducteurs ou des
bornes électriques sous tension. L’équipement risquerait d’être
endommagé, ou l’opérateur de subir un choc électrique.
N’utilisez pas ce système dans un environnement à risque
d’explosion.
UTILISER CORRECTEMENT. Si un élément de cet
équipement est utilisé d’une manière non indiquée par le
fabricant, l’utilisateur peut ne plus être protégé des risques
de blessure.
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2.7 Mentions générales «Attention»
Les mentions « Attention » qui suivent s’appliquent à l’utilisation de l’appareil
XL Go en général. Les mentions « Attention » qui s’appliquent spécifiquement à
des procédures particulières sont indiquées dans les sections correspondantes du
manuel.
MANIPULER LA SONDE AVEC PRÉCAUTION. Maintenez la gaine de la
sonde à l’écart d’objets pointus ou tranchants qui risqueraient de traverser son
fourreau. Maintenez toute la gaine aussi droite que possible pendant l’utilisation :
en cas de boucle ou de courbure, il est plus difficile de piloter le bout de la sonde.
Évitez de trop courber la gaine.
IMPORTANT : utilisez toujours le bouton de rangement pour redresser le
béquillage avant de rétracter la gaine de la zone d’inspection ou
de ranger la sonde. Ne manipulez jamais le béquillage à la main
pour le tirer, le courber ou le redresser : vous risqueriez de
l’endommager à l’intérieur. Envoyez la sonde en réparation au
premier signe d’endommagement.
Certaines substances risquent d’endommager la sonde. Pour consulter la liste des
substances sans danger pour la sonde, voir “Chemical Compatibility” on page 133.
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2.8 Avertissements liés à la batterie
Utilisez uniquement la batterie (XLGOABATTA or XLGOABATTB) et
l’alimentation (XLGOACHGR or XLGOAAUTOC) spécifiées pour être utilisées
avec le système XL Vu+.
Avant utilisation, lisez attentivement les instructions contenues dans ce manuel
relatives à la batterie et au chargeur de batterie pour bien les comprendre, et
respectez ces instructions pendant l’utilisation de l’appareil.
AVERTISSEMENT!
• Ne jetez pas la batterie au feu et ne dépassez pas sa température de
fonctionnement.
• Ne percez pas la batterie avec des clous, ne la frappez pas avec un marteau, ne
marchez pas dessus et ne la soumettez pas à des impacts ou des chocs violents.
• N’exposez pas la batterie à l’eau douce ou salée, et évitez de la mouiller.
• Ne désassemblez pas la batterie et ne la modifiez pas.
Erreur de communication de la batterie. Veuillez contacter le Service clientèle
au numéro +1 315 554 2000.
L’utilisation de la batterie en dehors de la plage de fonctionnement recommandée
entraînerait une dégradation de ses performances et de sa longévité. Lorsque vous
stockez la batterie, veillez à la retirer de sa base.
Plage de température recommandée pour le fonctionnement de la batterie
Lithium-Ion :
Décharge (à l’utilisation de l’appareil) : -20 à +46°C
Recharge : 0 à +40°C
Stockage : -25 à +60°C
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Chapter 3. Getting Started
Chapter 3. Getting Started
3.1 System Removal
Gently remove the insertion tube from the internal storage reel and lift the handset
from the storage case (see Figure 3 below).
Figure 3: Removing the XL Vu+ from the Case
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3.2 System Power ON
Press and hold the Power/Exit key briefly to power the system ON. The
buttons and Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) will light up and begin the power-up
sequence (see Figure 4 below). After approximately 30 seconds, select the desired
language. The system screen will display live video and screen prompts, and is now
ready for use.
XL Vu+
RECORD GOTO
Figure 4: Powering the XL Vu+ ON
Note: All batteries are shipped with only a partial charge. The batteries should be
fully charged prior to use.
3.3 System Power OFF
Press and hold the Power/Exit key until the “SYSTEM SHUTTING
DOWN” message appears. Illumination of the buttons and the LCD will be
terminated when the system is completely powered down.
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3.4 System Storage
Place the tip of the insertion tube into the orange funnel and gently feed it into the
storage reel (see Figure 5 below). Place the XL Vu+ handset into the designated
foam cutout, with the LCD screen facing up.
Figure 5: Storing the XL Vu+ in the Case
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3.5 Mounting Accessories
Assemble the optional mounting accessories, as shown in Figure 6 below, by
screwing together the mini magic clamp, swivel ball, and handset holder.
Figure 6: Assembling the Mounting Accessories
Secure the XL Vu+ mini magic clamp, as shown in Figure 7 below, and place the
XL Go system in the handset holder.
Figure 7: Securing the Mounting Assembly
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XL Vu+
3.6 The Battery
3.6.1 Installing the Battery
Insert the battery into the handset (see Figure 8 below). The battery is installed
properly only after the latching mechanism is engaged.
Note: Do not force the battery into the handset, as damage may occur. The battery
is keyed and can only be installed in the proper orientation.
3.6.2 Removing the Battery
Using a slotted screw driver or coin, turn the locking screw counterclockwise and
release the battery (see Figure 8 below).
Note: Do not remove battery while the system is operating.
Figure 8: Removing/Installing the Battery
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Charge Indicator LED’s
DC Battery Charging Jack
3.7 Battery Charge Level
Check the battery charge by pressing the battery symbol on the front of the battery
(see Figure 9 below). Each indicator light represents approximately 20% of the
battery charge capacity.
Figure 9: Checking the Battery Charge
3.8 Charging the Battery
Note: Battery run time approximately equals the battery charge time. Thus, a
four-hour battery will take approximately four hours to charge.
Plug the included AC-to-DC power adaptor into a suitable AC power source and
connect the DC output of the battery charger into the XL Vu+ battery (see Figure 9
above). The LED battery lights will illuminate according to the amount of charge
attained. The system may be operated while charging, but the battery may also be
charged while disconnected from the system.
Note: When the battery is fully charged, the LED battery lights will turn OFF.
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3.9 Keyboard Support
To use an external, USB keyboard, plug the approved device into one of the two
XL Go USB ports.
For a list of approved keyboards, contact your sales representative or customer
support.
The function keys on the keyboard act like the keys on the XL Vu+:
F1: Menu Function on Joystick
F2: Left Soft Key
F3: Power/Exit Button
F4: Steering Control
F5: Enter Key
F6: Right Soft Key
Note: External keyboards support only the top level functions and will not support
the press-and-hold functions, such as video recording.
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3.10 Saving Images and Video
3.10.1 Still Images
To capture a still image, compose the picture and press and release
Freeze/Enter. Press the right soft key, labeled SAVE on the LCD above, to
save to the default location.
Alternately, from live video, press and hold Freeze/Enter to quick-save.
3.10.2 Video
To record live video, press and hold the left soft key, labeled RECORD on
the LCD above. A red RECORD symbol will appear in the upper right hand corner
of the screen. When the video is stopped, it will automatically save to the default
location.
Note: See “Capturing Measurement Images” on page 96 for instructions on saving
images for future re-measurement on the XL Vu+ or on a PC.
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