Operation - VOLTCRAFT BS-17 Bedienungsanleitung

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BS-17+USB ENDOSCOPE
ITEM NO.: 631769
INTENDED USE
This endoscope is a visual aid for optical fault diagnostics and inspection of deenergised systems and
equipment.
The gooseneck including camera head is waterproof and suitable for use in watery liquids (but not acids or
lyes). The handle itself is not waterproof and must not be exposed to or immersed in any liquid.
With its flexible gooseneck, the colour camera at the tip of the device can also reach into inaccessible
positions.
The image transfer to the computer and its power supply are provided via an USB interface on the
computer.
For safety and approval purposes (CE), you must not rebuild and/or modify this product. If you use
the product for purposes other than those described above, the product may be damaged. In addition,
improper use can cause hazards such as short circuiting, fire, electric shock etc. Read the instructions
carefully and keep them. Make this product available to third parties only together with its operating
instructions.
This product complies with the statutory national and European requirements. All company names and
product names are trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
DELIVERY CONTENT
• Endoscope
• Magnet attachment
• Mirror attachment
• Hook attachment
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read the operating instructions carefully and especially observe the safety information.
If you do not follow the safety instructions and information on proper handling in this
manual, we assume no liability for any resulting personal injury or damage to property.
Such cases will invalidate the warranty/guarantee.
a) Persons / Product
• The device is a precision tool. Do not drop it and do not subject it to any impacts.
• The basic device is not water-tight and therefore cannot be used underwater. Protect the
base unit from splash water.
• The endoscope must only be used for inspection in powered-down systems. The camera
head is made of metal and can lead to short-circuit.
• For reasons of safety, power down all system parts before any inspection.
• Always store the endoscope and its accessories in the case when not using them.
• Sensitive surfaces (with furniture polish, etc.) may cause chemical reactions with the casing.
• Never switch on the device immediately after it has been taken from a cold to a warm
environment. Under adverse conditions, the resulting condensation could destroy the device.
Allow the device to reach room temperature before switching it on.
• Attention, LED light: Do not look directly into the LED light! Do not look into the beam directly
or with optical instruments!
• On industrial sites, the accident prevention regulations of the association of the industrial
workers' society for electrical equipment and utilities must be followed.
• The device is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
• Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. These may become dangerous
playing material for children.
• Protect the product from extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, strong jolts, high humidity,
moisture, flammable gases, vapours and solvents.
• Do not place the product under any mechanical stress.
• If it is no longer possible to operate the product safely, take it out of operation and protect it
from any accidental use. Safe operation can no longer be guaranteed if the product:
- is visibly damaged,
- is no longer working properly,
- has been stored for extended periods in poor ambient conditions or
- has been subjected to any serious transport-related stresses.
• Please handle the product carefully. Jolts, impacts or a fall even from a low height can
damage the product.
• Also observe the safety and operating instructions of any other devices which are connected
to the product.
VERSION 05/15
• Software CD
• Case
• Operating instructions
b) Miscellaneous
• Consult an expert when in doubt about operation, safety or connection of the device.
• Maintenance, modifications and repairs are to be performed exclusively by an expert or at a
qualified shop.
If you are not sure about the correct connection or use, or if questions arise which are not covered by
these operating instructions, please do not hesitate to contact our technical support or another qualified
specialist.
OPERATING ELEMENTS
1 Magnet, mirror or hook attachment
2 Gooseneck
3 Lighting control LED
4 Handle
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Pentium III 200 MHz or higher
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min. 32 MB RAM
40 MB free hard drive space
CD or DVD drive
Operating systems: Microsoft Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, Vista™, 7, 8; MAC OS X 10.4 and higher
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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
1. Ensure the endoscope is not connected to the computer.
2. Start your computer. Place the CD provided in your CD or DVD drive. Administrator rights are required
for installation.
3. The installation will start automatically after the software CD has been inserted. If this is not the case, go
to your CD or DVD drive and double-click on the "setup.exe" file to start the installation.
4. The security prompt for the "Windows Logo Test" will be displayed. This test will warn you that Windows
does not recognise the software. Click "Continue anyway" for confirmation. If you want to abort the
installation, click the "Stop installation" button.
5. After confirmation of the security prompt, the installation will be automatically completed. A restart
may be necessary, depending on the operating system. For this, read the Help section of Microsoft
Windows.
The "ViewPlayCap" application is a universal program for a range of different devices.
All menu items that are not described in these operating instructions are not part of the
endoscope's range of functions.

OPERATION

Only immerse the camera head and gooseneck in liquids that are deenergised. The
gooseneck is not to be submerged further than the marking "IP67 max. water level".
The endoscope may only be used for inspection of deenergised systems. The camera
head is made of metal so can lead to short-circuiting. For safety reasons, disconnect
all system parts from the power supply before every inspection.
Do not go under the minimum bending radius of 45 mm.
a) Connecting the endoscope and starting software up
1. Turn your computer on and connect the USB connection plug (5) to a free USB port on your computer.
2. The computer will notify you of new hardware when connecting it for the first time. Follow the Windows
instructions to install the drivers for the endoscope.
3. Start the "ViewPlayCap" program.
4. Navigate to the "Devices" tab and select "USB 2.0 PC Cam". Navigate to the "Options" tab and activate
the menu item "Preview". The image will be displayed.
b) Turning the camera lighting on
With the lighting control LED (3), you can set the camera head lighting intensity by turning it:
Reduce Increase
5 USB connection plug
6 Snapshot button SNAP
7 Camera head with lighting
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