
Order no. 23102 2016-07-28
Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 - 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176
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Operating manual
Service Camera
Wöhler VIS 200 / 250
Wöhler VIS 300 / 350
The measure of technology

Contents
1 General Information .............................. 5
1.1 Information about the operating instructions . 5
1.2 Notes ............................................................. 5
1.3 Proper use ..................................................... 6
1.4 Scope of supply ............................................. 6
1.5 Transporting .................................................. 7
1.6 Information on disposal ................................. 7
1.7 Manufacturer's address ................................. 7
2 Important information .......................... 8
3 Camera Models ................................... 10
4 Technical data ..................................... 11
4.1 Monitor ........................................................ 11
4.2 Miniature Camera Head
(Wöhler VIS 200/250) .................................. 11
4.3 Miniature Camera Head
(Wöhler VIS 300/350) .................................. 12
4.4 Push rod ...................................................... 13
4.5 Electronic distance counter ......................... 13
4.6 Memory (Wöhler VIS 250 / 350) ................. 13
6 Design and function ........................... 14
6.1 Video inspection system .............................. 14
6.2 Control panel ............................................... 16
6.3 Monitor ........................................................ 19
6.3.1 Adjusting the Color ...................................... 19
6.3.2 Transition from 16:9 Screen to 4:3 Screen .. 20
7 Making settings via the camera menu ..
.............................................................. 20
7.1 Settings Wöhler VIS 250/350 ...................... 20
7.1.1 SETUP-Menü .............................................. 22
7.1.2 CALENDAR menu ....................................... 24
7.1.3 VIDEO MENU ............................................. 25
7.1.4 INFO menu .................................................. 26
7.2 Making settings: Wöhler VIS 300 ................ 26
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7.3 Selecting the unit: Wöhler VIS 200 .............. 27
8 Getting started .................................... 28
8.1 Rechargeable battery status and recharging28
8.2 Working position .......................................... 30
9 Working with the camera ................... 30
9.1 Switching on the system and monitor .......... 30
9.2 Memory (Wöhler VIS 250 / 350) .................. 32
9.3 Inspection .................................................... 35
9.4 Information displayed on the monitor ........... 35
9.4.1 Displaying the position of the camera head
(Wöhler VIS 250/350) .................................. 35
9.5 Home Function (only Wöhler VIS 350) ........ 36
9.6 Video Record (Wöhler VIS 250 / 350) .......... 37
9.7 Video playback (Wöhler VIS 250 / 350) ....... 37
10 Images (Wöhler VIS 250 / 350) ........... 38
11 Delete a Video (Wöhler VIS 250 / 350) ..
.............................................................. 38
12 Transferring images and videos to a
PC (Wöhler VIS 250/350) .................... 39
13 Video Playback at PC
(Wöhler VIS 250/350)........................... 40
13.1 Installing the VLC viewer ............................. 40
13.2 Generating snapshots .................................. 40
13.3 Output directory for snapshots ..................... 41
14 Guide accessories .............................. 42
15 Faults ................................................... 43
16 Maintenance ........................................ 44
16.1 Regular maintenance ................................... 44
16.2 Changing the dome of the Camera Head
Wöhler VIS 300/350 ..................................... 44
16.3 Camera head ............................................... 44
16.4 Push rod ...................................................... 44
16.5 Monitor ......................................................... 44
17 Accessories......................................... 45

18 Warranty Wohler VIS Service Camera ..
.............................................................. 46
Points of sale and service ............................ 49
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1 General Information
1.1 Information about the
operating instructions
Read these operating instructions carefully. They
will enable you to operate the Wöhler VIS 200/250
and VIS 300/350 safely. Keep this manual for your
information
This manual refers to different camera models.
Therefore it may include instructions which do not
apply to your camera. Those explanations which
do not mention one or more camera models explicitly, refer to all four models.
The Wöhler VIS 200/250 and Wöhler VIS 300/350
should be used by trained professionals for its
intended use only.
Liability is voided for any damages caused by not
following this manual.
WARNING!
Not following this warning can cause injury or
death.
ATTENTION!
Not following this note can cause permanent
damage to the camera.
NOTE!
Useful information
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The Camera is designed to visually inspect and
document the condition of pipes and shafts, for
example in flue gas systems, ventilation systems
as well as for inspecting underground pipes etc.
The device is designed to be used by trained professionals only.
Any other use is considered improper use.
Wöhler VIS 200 / 250
Wöhler VIS 300 / 350
mini USB cable
(Wöhler VIS 250 /
350)
1 rechargeable battery 12 V NiMH
2 rechargeable batteries 12 V NiMH
Miniature Camera
Head Color
Pan & tilt color camera head
5 replacement plastic
domes
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To avoid damage occurring during transport it is
imperative that the instrument is transported in the
original case designed for the purpose.
1.6 Information on disposal
Do not dispose of electronic equipment in domestic waste. Dispose of electronic equipment in accordance with applicable environmental regulations.
You may hand in any defective batteries taken out
of the unit to our company as well as to recycling
places of public disposal systems or to selling
points of new batteries or storage batteries.
1.7 Manufacturer's address
Wöhler Technik GmbH
Schützenstr. 41
33181 Bad Wünnenberg
Tel.: +49 2953 73-100
Fax: +49 2953 73-96100
Email: info@woehler.com

2 Important information
WARNING!
Never point a connected camera head at your own
or somebody else's eyes when the camera is
switched on. The LEDs are extremely bright and
can cause eye damage.
WARNING!
Guide the rod with due care and attention. As the
rod is made of flexible material, it can make whipping movements if it slips. Protect your eyes in
particular.
WARNING!
Only place the camera on firm level ground and
ensure a secure position of camera and user, especially when working in high altitude, e.g. when
working on the roof.
WARNING!
Make sure that the parts that you are going to inspect are no live parts.
CAUTION!
Protect the camera head against oil and acid.
Never use the camera head and rod to push obstructions.
CAUTION!
Do not use the camera in temperatures above
40°C. High temperatures can damage the camera.
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CAUTION!
Only the camera head and the rod are waterproof.
Keep the camera system dry and away from water!
CAUTION!
The camera system is not impact resistant. Do not
throw or allow the case to fall!
CAUTION!
Use only original Wöhler accessories and spare
parts!
Strong magnetic or electric
fields
NOTE!
Do not use the camera near television towers,
mobile radio equipment or other sources of magnetic or electric fields, as these may impair the
quality of the displayed image.
NOTE!
Extraneous influences such as static discharges
can cause the device to malfunction. If a malfunction occurs, switch the monitor off and on again.
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3 Camera Models
Flue gas lines Ø 2,4" and
larger with 87° bends (and
smaller)
Waste water lines of Ø 2,8"
and larger
Chimneys
Ventilation lines of Ø 2,4"
and larger
Analyse damage in Waste
water pipes of Ø 2,8 " and
larger
Flue gas lines Ø 2 ½ " and
larger
Ventilation lines of Ø 2 ½ "
and larger
Analyse damage in Waste
water pipes of Ø 2 ½ " up
to Ø 4.9”
Different camera models Wöhler VIS can be acquired. The difference between the models described in this version are as follows:
1
The transmitter can be switched on and off in the menu, see chapter 9.2
2
When the camera is switched on, the transmitter will be permanently active.
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4 Technical data
4.1 Monitor
Fig. 1: Monitor
7"/ 16:9 and 4:3 format
(Default 16:9)
32 ... 104 °F Storage temperature
Connection cable to
the camera system
4.2 Miniature Camera Head
(Wöhler
VIS 200/250)
Fig. 2: Miniature Camera Head
Frequency of the
transmitter integrated
in the camera head
Waterproof according
to IP 68
(30 min, up to 30 m)

4.3 Miniature Camera Head
(Wöhler
VIS 300/350)
Fig. 3: Camera Head pan & tilt
Fig. 4: Pan the camera head 360°
Fig. 5: Tilt the camera head 180°
Frequency of the
transmitter integrated
in the camera head
Waterproof according
to IP 67
(30 min, up to 1 m)
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0.3 mm (VIS 3xx)
0.2 mm (VIS 2xx)
4.5 Electronic distance
counter
4.6 Memory
(Wöhler VIS 250 / 350)
If you are using a
memory card other
than the one included
in the scope of supply,
you must format it first
before you can use it
on a PC.
For cards < 4 GB: FAT
or FAT32, others: FAT
32
640 x 480 (VGA)/
max. 30 fps
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6 Design and function
6.1 Video inspection system
Fig. 6: Case (Wöhler VIS 350)
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