Olympus IPLEX FX IV8000-2 Instructions Manual Download Page 12

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Important Information – Please Read 

Before Use

Intended use

This instrument has been designed to be used with IPLEX FX series and 
ancillary equipment for observation and examination of the insides of a 
machinery, equipment or building that cannot be observed directly from the 
outside.
Do not use this instrument for any purpose other than its intended use, 
particularly for observation or examination of the inside of a human or animal 
body cavity.

Instruction manual

This instruction manual contains essential information on using this instrument 
safely and effectively.
Before use, thoroughly review this manual and the manuals of all equipment 
which will be used during the procedure and use the equipment as instructed.
Keep this and all related instruction manuals in a safe, accessible location.
If you have any questions about any information in this manual, please contact 
Olympus. 

Combined ancillary equipment

Refer to the “System chart” in the Appendix to confirm that this instrument is 
compatible with the ancillary equipment being used.
Using incompatible equipment can result in malfunction and/or equipment 
damage.

Repair and modification 

This instrument does not contain any user serviceable parts. Do not 
disassemble, modify or attempt to repair. User injury and/or equipment damage 
can result.

Summary of Contents for IPLEX FX IV8000-2

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTIONS INDUSTRIAL VIDEOSCOPE IPLEX FX series ...

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Page 3: ...ed use 4 Instruction manual 4 Combined ancillary equipment 4 Repair and modification 4 Signal words 5 Dangers warnings and cautions 5 Operating environment features 9 Handling of the battery 10 Product configurations of the IPLEX FX series 12 Chapter 1 Checking the package contents 13 1 1 Checking the package contents 13 IPLEX FX series package contents 13 Chapter 2 Instrument nomenclature and fun...

Page 4: ...own the base unit 31 3 3 Replacing the scope unit 32 Removing the scope unit 32 Attaching the scope unit 33 3 4 Preparing the power supply 36 Supplying power from the battery 36 Supplying power from the AC adapter 38 3 5 Inspecting the scope 39 Inspecting the external appearance of the scope 39 Inspecting the scope distal end 39 Inspecting the O ring 40 Inspecting the control unit and the universa...

Page 5: ...n the base unit 59 Chapter 4 Basic operations 61 4 1 Turning on the power 61 Turning the power on 61 Checking the LCD monitor image 62 Indicator display 62 Display language setting 63 Date and time settings 63 Setup of the optical adapter 63 Checking the illumination lighting 63 White balance adjustment 64 Checking the angulation functions 64 Checking the angulation lock 65 4 2 Attaching the hook ...

Page 6: ...back of still images with audio 90 Playing back and pausing of moving images 90 Slide retrieval 91 Chapter 5 Menu operations and functions 92 5 1 Operating menu 92 Menu operations 92 5 2 Using the live screen frozen screen 94 Live screen frozen screen menu display and functions 94 Inputting the title 99 Inputting the note 105 Changing the selection of the optical adapter 110 USB settings 111 Setti...

Page 7: ...r NEW STEREO ADAPTER 134 Measurement value check 140 Notes for capturing measurement images 142 Stereo measurement screen 142 Stereo measurement procedures 145 In case accuracy cannot be achieved 152 Spot ranging 153 6 2 Using reference length to measure object length scaler measurement 155 Attaching the optical adapter 155 Scaler measurement screen 156 Scaler operating procedure 158 Chapter 7 Ope...

Page 8: ...oting 170 9 1 Troubleshooting guide 171 Error messages 171 General troubles during operation 175 Messages displayed during stereo measurement 178 9 2 Returning the instrument for repair 179 Chapter 10 Specifications 180 10 1 Operating environment 180 10 2 Other specifications 181 10 3 Optical adapter specifications 192 For scope unit 4 mm type 192 For scope unit 6 mm type 193 For scope unit 6 2 mm...

Page 9: ...ment at the locations shown below If labels or symbols are missing or illegible please contact Olympus 1 Rating plate A 1 Rating plate A 2 Rating plate B 3 LCD monitor warning plate 5 Scope unit warning plate 4 Rating plate C 6 CARD warning mark 7 Battery warning plate 8 Cover warning mark ...

Page 10: ...2 2 Rating plate B 3 LCD monitor warning plate ...

Page 11: ...3 4 Rating plate C 5 Scope unit warning plate 6 CARD warning mark 7 Battery warning plate 8 Cover warning mark ...

Page 12: ...afely and effectively Before use thoroughly review this manual and the manuals of all equipment which will be used during the procedure and use the equipment as instructed Keep this and all related instruction manuals in a safe accessible location If you have any questions about any information in this manual please contact Olympus Combined ancillary equipment Refer to the System chart in the Appe...

Page 13: ...er use this instrument in observation inside the human and animal cavity The human body or animal may be injured WARNING Never use this instrument in a flammable atmosphere Otherwise an explosion or fire may result Do not use the instrument in an environment filled with fine particles such as metal dust With the exception of the 6 mm and 4 mm type scope insertion tubes this instrument and its case...

Page 14: ...or electric shock may result In case an irregularity such as smoke abnormal odor or abnormal noise is detected immediately stop using the equipment even when it looks operable and do not turn it ON again On connecting this product some GFCI safety plug may work its safety circuit up to its threshold Also a GFCI safety plug does not prevent from incurring an electrical shock if the exterior of the ...

Page 15: ... cause it to malfunction Discharge static electric charges before using a CF card Take care not to have your feet caught by a cord including the power cord or scope insertion tube Do not pull the cable of the scope control unit or other equipment with a strong force Otherwise the scope or cable may be damaged or the instrument may topple down or drop Also if the operator is using the shoulder stra...

Page 16: ...e menu a TIFF YC format uncompressed TIFF image image with file extension TIF is generated when images are recorded When images recorded with the IPLEX FX series are reproduced on a computer certain software may be unable to reproduce images in the TIFF YC format Use bundled IPLEX VIEWER PLUS to play back TIFF images from the IPLEX FX series on your computer Windows Media Player is either register...

Page 17: ...IL STD is used to help achieve standardization objectives by the U S Department of Defense Vibration MIL STD 810F Method 514 5 Procedure I General vibration Test Shock 1 MIL STD 810F Method 516 5 Procedure IV Transit drop Test Water Resistance 2 MIL STD 810F Method 506 4 Procedure I Rain and blowing rain Test Humidity MIL STD 810F Method 507 4 Salt Fog MIL STD 810F Method 509 4 Sand and Dust 2 MIL...

Page 18: ... or heat the battery Penetration of battery fluid in an eye may result in loss of eyesight Should this occur rinse eyes thoroughly with clean water and immediately have a physician s treatment Do not attempt to open or modify the battery Do not immerse the battery in fresh or sea water nor moisten the battery Do not recharge the battery near a fire or under direct sunlight Do not pierce the batter...

Page 19: ...ry performance drops as the ambient temperature drops Note that the battery performance degraded due to low temperatures recovers when the temperature rises to a normal level Contamination of battery electrodes with sweat or oil will cause contact failures When the battery is dirty wipe it clean with a dry cloth before use The continuous operating time of the IPLEX FX series time with a fully char...

Page 20: ...pecifications of the individual models see Chapter 10 Specifications page 180 Refer to the System chart in the Appendix for the IPLEX FX and optional equipment configurations IPLEX FX series model names Max insertion tube outer diameter Insertion tube length Channel IV8000 2 IV8420 φ 4 0 mm 2 m Not available IV8435 3 5 m IV8620 φ 6 0 mm 2 m IV8635 3 5 m IV8650 5 m IV8675 7 5 m IV8635X1 φ 6 2 mm 3 ...

Page 21: ...mpus IPLEX FX series package contents Name Count Base unit IV8000 2 1 Scope unit 4 mm type 6 mm type or 6 2 mm type 1 1 Recording card CF card 1 AC adapter 1 AC power cord 1 5 Optical adapter case 1 USB card reader writer 2 1 IPLEX FX Utility Disc IPLEX VIEWER PLUS 1 Shoulder strap 1 Optical adapter case holder 1 Lens cleaning kit cleaning fluid cotton swab brush 1 Tip cap 4 mm type 6 mm type or 6...

Page 22: ... 1 Spare tag for CF card 4 3 Carrying case 1 1 Included when purchased as a set 2 Use while connected to a computer By doing so images recorded on a recording card CF Card can be easily downloaded to a computer 3 Affix at an easy to see location on the carrying case 4 Please refer to the instruction manual of the spare tag for CF card 5 For a PAL configuration set 2 power cables each with a differ...

Page 23: ...nomenclature and functions 2 1 System nomenclature Base unit Strap holder Universal cable Bend stopper Insertion tube Angulation section LCD monitor Scope unit Control unit Front panel Tip cap Strap holder Scope handset holder ...

Page 24: ...16 Chapter 2 Instrument nomenclature and functions Handle Shoulder strap Optical adapter case holder ...

Page 25: ... with core to the S video connector Connect the plug with core of the S video cable to the S video connector of the base unit ACadapter cover Battery cover I F connector cover Aux connector for extension USB connector RECORDING CARD slot Insert a recording card for image recording Slot cover S video connector Video connector Mic connector AC adapter connector ...

Page 26: ...18 Chapter 2 Instrument nomenclature and functions LIGHT button LIGHT indicator POWER indicator POWER button ...

Page 27: ...e display gain MEAS ENTER joystick Menu selection measurement VIEW button Retrieve screen display thumbnail screen display BRT lever Adjusting the brightness MENU EXIT button Menu display Grip FRZ REC button Freeze record observed image two locations left and right Hanger To hang the control unit on the base unit Joystick guard ZOOM lever Zooming the image ...

Page 28: ... The insertion tube can temporarily be fixed on the control unit by inserting it into the insertion tube holder hole Insertion tube holder Stopper To prevent accidental operation of the angulation lock ANGLE LOCK lever To lock the angulation operation Strap ...

Page 29: ...pter 2 Instrument nomenclature and functions Channel port nomenclature and functions IV8635X1 only Port cap Channel port Chuck screw To lock or unlock the provided hook assembly Handle holder Strap Safety cap ...

Page 30: ...ecting screw Optical adapter positioning groove Product abbreviation See Optical adapter specifications page 193 Electrode Electrode Positioning pin Optical adapter internal view Objective lens Illumination Nut Illumination Objective lens Product abbreviation See Optical adapter specifications page 192 Nut Objective lens First screw thread Product abbreviation See Optical adapter specifications pa...

Page 31: ...ens Product abbreviation See Optical adapter specifications page 194 Nut Objective lens O ring Connecting screw Optical adapter positioning groove Product abbreviation See Optical adapter specifications page 194 Electrode Electrode Positioning pin Optical adapter internal view Channel Product abbreviation and set number Product abbreviation and set number ...

Page 32: ...ical adapter the O ring for 6 mm or 6 2 mm type and optical data media CF card or USB memory need to be stored in the optical adapter case provided with the scope unit Optical adapter O ring for 6 mm or 6 2 mm type Optical adapter case Optical data media for stereo measurement Hook for IV8635X1 ...

Page 33: ...ightness of the LCD monitor back light POWER switch Press to turn on the LCD monitor LCD cable LCD monitor holding section LCD monitor holding screw The LCD monitor can be detached or attached by loosening this screw ROTATE button Rotates the LCD monitor image by 180 TITLE button Starts up the title input window NOTE button Starts up the note input window ...

Page 34: ... to the examined subject Inspections are not only required before use but should be conducted periodically 3 1 Transportation of the case CAUTION Before transporting the case inspect the exterior parts handles wheels and latch of the case for irregularities such as damage and loosening When using the handle 1 Ensure that the latch is closed firmly before lifting the case CAUTION Never move the equ...

Page 35: ... unlock the handle and then push the handle in until you hear a click CAUTION Be sure to pull out the extendable handle as far as it will go The handle is not locked if pulled out only part way which creates the risk of it suddenly extending or contracting Be careful you do not catch your hand when storing the handle inside the case The extendable handle is used to roll the case on the wheels on i...

Page 36: ...ls in contact with the ground before rolling the case Otherwise the case may be damaged or fall over Move the case carefully when going over a step Be careful that the case does not fall over When transporting the case be careful not to hit your feet with a corner or other part of the case ...

Page 37: ...g or closing the top cover of the case always make sure that the extendable handle is in the stored non extended position To open the top cover of the case release the latch on the front of the case Do not pull the insertion tube with excessive force when taking it out of the storage bag Hold the drum while pulling the insertion tube out Storage bag Control unit Insertion tube Handle Base unit Tak...

Page 38: ...stopper universal cable LCD cable or LCD monitor It may damage the instrument Check if the gaskets of scope unit battery cover I F connector cover slot cover AC adapter cover and base unit are kept clean Wipe off with a clean soft cloth if dirt or a foreign substance is attached Check the gaskets of scope unit battery cover I F connector cover slot cover AC adapter cover and base unit if cuts or g...

Page 39: ...ated either on its side or on its base as illustrated below CAUTION Place the base unit on a level surface so it is stable The base unit can tip over if it is not stable Do not place the base unit in a high place Doing so may result in the base unit falling and being damaged Operated on its base Operated on its side ...

Page 40: ...he power is turned off before replacing the scope unit Do not subject the CCU connector to strong impact Doing so may damage the CCU connector Do not touch the electrical contacts of the CCU connector with your hands Doing so may cause the instrument to be damaged by static electricity The replacement of the scope unit should always be performed on a flat surface When replacing the scope unit do n...

Page 41: ...N Always attach the scope unit on a flat surface Take care that static electricity does not short between the base unit s CCU connector and the scope unit 1 Make sure that the CCU connector end is clean If it is dirty wipe it clean using a cotton swab from the lens cleaning kit Latches CCU connector Slit Slit Slit ...

Page 42: ...ns clockwise to lock them CAUTION Be sure to insert the scope unit gently Be careful that the CCU connector is not damaged Firmly lock the two latches Failure to lock the latches creates the risk of dropping of the scope unit failure to turn on due to improper electrical contact and the inability of the scope to meet environmental specifications regarding rain proof etc Marks CCU connector Slit La...

Page 43: ...35 Chapter 3 Preparation and inspection before observation 3 The universal cable can be inserted into the notch ...

Page 44: ...y yourself when replacing the battery CAUTION Be careful not to accidentally drop the battery during replacement Before using the battery read the dangers warnings and cautions in Handling of the battery under Important Information Please Read Before Use on page 10 The battery indicator flashes when a battery is continuously used under low voltage conditions Eventually the power will turn off if a...

Page 45: ...ign a fully charged battery with the notch in the opening and insert the battery 4 Insert the battery until you hear a click and make sure that the hooks on the mouth of the case are engaged 5 Close the battery cover and turn the battery cover screws clockwise Hook ...

Page 46: ...for 100 120 V AC 50 60 Hz If the instrument is operated with AC power cord into inappropriate AC power inlet fire or electric shock may result PAL AC power cord is only used for 220 240 V AC 50 60 Hz If the instrument is operated with AC power cord into inappropriate AC power inlet fire or electric shock may result Never use an AC adapter other than the designated AC adapter Otherwise malfunction ...

Page 47: ... not be able to withdraw it from the observation object If the external material of the insertion tube is cut take care against injury during inspection Inspecting the scope distal end WARNING The distal end of the scope may become hot due to the illumination light or the internal heating caused by electrical parts Do not forget to turn off the light source before attaching or detaching the optica...

Page 48: ...oning cut surface or screws on the scope s distal end Note that insufficient cleaning can result in a loss of waterproofing between the optical adapter and the scope s distal end 5 Check that the distal end of the scope is not deformed loose or unusual wear on the connecting screw CAUTION Never use the distal end of the scope if any part is loose Otherwise the loose part may fall into the inspecti...

Page 49: ...AUTION On the 6 mm type if the O ring is cut nicked or shows any abnormality put silicon grease on the spare O ring provided with the optical adapter and replace the abnormal O ring with the spare O ring You should periodically replace the O ring 4 mm type The O ring on the 4 mm type is in the optical adapter CAUTION Since user inspection of the 4 mm type is difficult you should have it inspected ...

Page 50: ... provided with the optical adapter and replace the abnormal O ring with the spare O ring You should periodically replace the O ring Inspecting the control unit and the universal cable 1 Check for irregularities such as damage or deformation to the external material buttons joysticks and levers 2 Ensure that the universal cable is free of irregularities such as cuts and buckling O ring BRT lever ZO...

Page 51: ...k assembly into the scope if strong resistance is encountered Be sure to insert the hook assembly from the distal end of the scope Do not attempt to insert it from the channel port This may damage the scope and hook assembly Insert the hook assembly into the channel opening at the distal end of the scope Make sure that the hook assembly exits smoothly from the channel port 1 Loosen the chuck screw...

Page 52: ...44 Chapter 3 Preparation and inspection before observation 4 Make sure that the hook assembly can be clamped and released by tightening or loosening the chuck screw of the hook assembly Chuck screw ...

Page 53: ...e provided hook assembly or if there is any other irregularities such as break of the strap replace the safety cap with the spare The safety cap can be replaced with the procedure on the following page 1 Make sure that the strap of the safety cap is attached to the universal cable Make sure that the strap is free of irregularities 2 Make sure that the safety cap is attached securely to the end of ...

Page 54: ...eplacing the safety cap 1 Holding the strap firmly pull the safety cap from the universal cable and separate the fixing ring 2 Open the fixing ring on the new safety cap and attach to the universal cable in the position shown in the following diagram Fixing ring ...

Page 55: ...e sure to inspect the hook assembly every time it is used If you suspect an anomaly use a spare Do not loosen the hook once it is attached to the spring shaft If the hook is loose replace it with a new one A loose hook can easily fall off see Attaching the hook to the spring shaft page 49 1 Take out the hook assembly from the hook assembly housing in the carrying case Take care when extending the ...

Page 56: ...ng stretching part separation crushing and excessive bending CAUTION To prevent the spring shaft from being damaged or disconnected pay particular attention to the connections indicated by the arrows in figure above when performing the inspection described below 4 Hold the spring shaft at A and B as shown in figure below and pull ends away from each other to check that the wires inside the shaft l...

Page 57: ...ach the hook 1 Check the screw thread at the distal end of the spring shaft If the end screws rattle or are misaligned do not use the spring shaft and use spare parts instead 2 While gripping A in figure below with pliers push the hook straight over the spring shaft until it stops CAUTION After the hook hits the butting position do not try to screw it in any further Otherwise hook and the screw th...

Page 58: ...d butting position is 0 to 0 2 mm CAUTION Screw the hook all the way in It may be a little stiff because there are no threads cut in the thread hole If it is not possible to screw the hook onto the spring shaft or if the hook easily detaches from the spring shaft the service life of the spring shaft has expired In this case use a new hook assembly Slits 0 to 0 2 mm Spring shaft distal end Hook but...

Page 59: ...istal end The best results may be obtained using the lens cleaning fluid provided in the lens cleaning kit CAUTION Using the optical adapter electrodes while dirt or water is present may cause damage to the optical adapter or the scope distal end Failure to clean electrodes properly can result in illumination failure 2 Make sure that there are no deformities or foreign objects in the threads of th...

Page 60: ...e parts of the optical adapter are not loose CAUTION Never use it if any parts are loose Otherwise the loose part may fall into the inspection object Attaching and detaching the optical adapter 1 Positioning the optical adapter with the distal end of the scope so they are directly opposite each other carefully insert the optical adapter into the distal end of the scope 6 mm type Connecting screw t...

Page 61: ...l adapter clockwise while pushing gently until it fits into the positioning cut surface on the scope s distal end and can be turned no further Nut Optical adapter O ring Connecting screw thread First screw thread Distal end of scope Second screw thread Optical adapter positioning cut surface Nut Optical adapter O ring Connecting screw thread First screw thread Distal end of scope Optical adapter p...

Page 62: ...e the optical adapter repeat these steps in reverse order CAUTION If you cannot mount or remove the optical adapter because the nut will not turn stop using it and contact Olympus The optical adapter is a precise instrument using glass components in the optical system Do not drop it or hit it against hard surfaces NOTE The optical adapter is designed for safety with a double screw construction to ...

Page 63: ...smoothly NOTE The LCD panel is fabricated based on precision technologies The LCD panel may contain pixels that do not light visible as black dots or light permanently visible as bright dots but this is not a defect or malfunction of the product Inspecting the LCD monitor holding section and LCD cable 1 Check that the LCD monitor holding screws are not loose and are firmly held 2 Check that the LC...

Page 64: ...To remove it first remove the LCD cable from the LCD monitor and then loosen the LCD monitor holding screws Next connect the LCD extension cable to the LCD cable The LCD monitor can be mounted on a commercially available tripod The LCD monitor image may appear somewhat darker when the LCD extension cable is being used This is not malfunction LCD extension cable 2 meters optional LCD cable LCD moni...

Page 65: ...s subjected to an excessive load by for example swinging the base unit or placing a heavy object on the instrument When using the shoulder strap be careful not to hit the base unit against other objects When using the shoulder strap be careful not to bring it in direct contact with your skin Otherwise there will be a risk of low temperature burns on your skin due to the heat of the instrument may ...

Page 66: ...f the shoulder strap using its length adjuster 3 Use the shoulder strap to hang the base unit from your shoulder Removing the strap To remove the strap while pushing the hook lever of the shoulder strap with your finger remove the strap from the strap ring of the base unit Adjuster ...

Page 67: ... Fit the hanger on the side of the control unit into the scope handset holder on the side of the base unit The hanger may not fit correctly at an angle into the scope handset holder be sure to put it straight into the scope handset holder 2 Push in the hanger until you feel a click If it is not inserted completely it may come off too easily 3 When detaching the control unit from the base unit pull...

Page 68: ...the base unit when carrying it with the control unit attached Doing so may cause the control unit to detach and drop from the main unit When putting down the base unit while the control unit is attached to it always place it on its side or base Otherwise the control unit and or scope may be damaged ...

Page 69: ...OWER indicator lights so you can check if the power is on NOTE Also ensure that the POWER button of the LCD monitor is turned on Turning off the power Press and hold the POWER button on the base unit for one second to turn off the POWER indicator NOTE The power turns off about 3 seconds after pressing the POWER button POWER button POWER indicator ...

Page 70: ...the time taken until the screen display functions such as menu selection may be longer than before This is not a malfunction When using the stereo optical adapter the positions of the left and right images may not line up either horizontally or vertically depending on the combination of optical adapter and scope However this is not a malfunction The displayed title is the title that was entered on...

Page 71: ...Attaching the optical adapter page 155 CAUTION The types of normal optical adapters are displayed If it is incorrect reattach the optical adapter or see Changing the selection of the optical adapter page 110 to set it manually Checking the illumination lighting WARNING The Illumination emitted from the scope distal end may heat and ignite a nearby object Be sure to set the illumination light turn ...

Page 72: ...it 5 To return the amount of light to normal press the LIGHT button once while the scope s light is set to HIGH the Hi Beam indicator is ON Check that the amount of light has returned to normal and that the Hi Beam indicator on the display has disappeared White balance adjustment Adjust the white balance of the scope as required by following the procedure described in Live screen frozen screen men...

Page 73: ...g raised inadvertently CAUTION The ANGLE joystick may allow to control the articulation portion of insertion tube precisely while the ANGLE LOCK lever is pulled However if the ANGLE joystick of the control unit is handled heavily it may cause malfunction While the angle is locked by pull up the ANGLE LOCK lever the LOCK label shows up on the ANGLE LOCK lever If the operation of articulation gettin...

Page 74: ...all off inside the object CAUTION Before inspection read the appropriate inspection manual Do not insert anything into the channel other than the tools recommended by OLYMPUS 1 Loosen the chuck screw on the channel port so that the hook assembly can be passed through it 2 Straighten the scope s insertion tube as much as possible 3 While holding the scope near the distal end gently insert the hook ...

Page 75: ...0 mm or more from the tip of the scope There is a risk of damage to the scope 5 Attach the safety cap to the proximal end of the hook assembly WARNING Always be sure to attach the safety cap to the proximal end of the hook assembly before operating the scope This protects the operator s eye from injury ...

Page 76: ...ANGLE joystick of the control unit is manipulated with the thumb of the hand holding the grip of the control unit 2 Other buttons are also to be manipulated with the fingers of the hand holding the grip of the control unit 3 Hold the insertion tube with the other hand to which the control unit is being held ...

Page 77: ...l cease and a message will be displayed as shown below The optical adapter may fall off the scope if used in this condition In this case immediately stop the inspection withdraw the scope carefully and secure the optical adapter as described in the operating procedure Be sure to turn the illumination light on during insertion into the object being examined The illumination light does not light if ...

Page 78: ...cope and follow the instructions on page 171 under Error messages It is present may cause damage to the optical adapter or the scope distal end Using the system under any conditions other than those specified in Operating Environment in Chapter 10 Specifications page 180 in the instruction manual may cause unexpected accidents that may damage the scope The amount of screen noise may increase under...

Page 79: ...ck return the angulation section to center position and slowly remove the insertion tube Angulation operation 1 The scope should be angulated as required for guidance or observation See Checking the angulation functions page 64 for details about angulation operation NOTE Increasing the insertion tube looping amount bending amount decreases the maximum angulation angle limit of the angulation secti...

Page 80: ...s locked or while your finger is placed on the ANGLE joystick Otherwise the scope and or observation target may be damaged If the scope is caught by something during withdrawal turn the control unit gently while continuing the withdrawal Do not use excessive force to avoid damaging the scope or the object you are inspecting Releasing the angulation lock If the angulation lock is activated press th...

Page 81: ... the scope s distal end and turn the hook assembly to unhitch the hook If withdrawal is still impossible jettison the hook from the spring shaft according to the following procedure 1 Firmly tighten the chuck screw of the channel port to securely fix the hook assembly 2 Pull the control unit slowly and forcefully so that the insertion tube and bending section are straight The hook will fall off th...

Page 82: ...draw the scope with the spring shaft distal end visible within the field of view NOTE When the hook breaks at the hook slits and falls off a part of the broken hook remains attached to the spring shaft Remove the remaining part by turning the spring shaft in the opposite to the direction the hook was screwed onto the spring shaft As mentioned in Attaching the hook to the spring shaft page 49 grip ...

Page 83: ... on the top right of the screen NOTE If the FRZ REC button is held depressed for more than 2 seconds image recording will be initiated 2 When the observation image is frozen press the FRZ REC button again or the LIVE GAIN button to return to a live image 3 When an image containing quick action is frozen the frozen image may be blurred Further when the NOISE REDUCTION setting page 94 is HIGH ghosti...

Page 84: ...ENTER joystick NOTE Images are zoomed in by means of electronic zooming As a result the image may become slightly coarse when the zooming ratio is increased When the stereo optical adapter is attached move the MEAS ENTER joystick to the left right while the image is not zoomed to magnify the left right side of the screen to full screen display LEFT or RIGHT is displayed during magnified display of...

Page 85: ...it toward to brighten the overall image or toward to darken it When the image brightness is adjusted the LCD monitor displays the level indicator for about 3 seconds Use the BRT lever when you want to change the overall brightness of the image Mode Description NORMAL Standard GAIN mode AUTO The mode used to automatically change dynamic range when BRT is interlocked Note that this mode may be accom...

Page 86: ...ive steps When the contrast correction level is 0 an image without contrast correction is displayed When the contrast correction level is 1 or 2 correct the contrast by increasing the image brightness When the contrast correction level is 1 or 2 correct the contrast by decreasing the image brightness When the contrast is corrected the monitor displays the contrast correction level for about 3 seco...

Page 87: ... standard CF card provided Also the same number of images can be recorded on both the internal memory and the standard recording card provided The still image recording capacity of the PAL format is about 140 that of the NTSC format The setups related to image recording must be set up using Menu operations See Chapter 5 Menu operations and functions page 92 for details about menu operations See RE...

Page 88: ...utton 2 Setup of the image recording format To setup image recording format press the MENU EXIT button to display the menu while in the live screen and use the RECORD menu for the setting see Live screen frozen screen menu display and functions page 94 a To record the displayed date time title logo and measurement results together on the still image set ON in the PRINT SCREEN menu see page 95 b To...

Page 89: ... card If the image is recorded immediately after the base unit is turned ON or the recording card is inserted the image will be recorded in the most recently created folder To change the folder or drive that images are recorded in see To change the folder page 89 or To change the drive page 89 If you want to add or change the name of a folder on the memory card see Add rename delete folder page 12...

Page 90: ...estination for still images to PC or MAIL ONLY Press the FRZ REC button briefly on the control unit to freeze the image While the frozen image is displayed press the FRZ REC button again for at least two seconds to record the still image in the folder The screen shows STILL during recording of a still image the screen goes black for a moment and then the frozen image is displayed Recording destina...

Page 91: ... audio with still images 1 Connect the microphone to the microphone connector Use a microphone that is recommended by Olympus Contact Olympus for information about microphones 2 In the RECORD menu set STILL AUDIO to ON see page 95 MICROPHONE ...

Page 92: ...recording press the FRZ REC button again When the recording completes AUDIO disappears from the screen NOTE Audio recording automatically ends 60 seconds after it starts If you want to stop recording press the FRZ REC button or press either the LIVE GAIN or the VIEW buttons If you select NO in the still audio recording confirmation window the still image will be recorded without the audio You can ...

Page 93: ...USB memory recommended by Olympus Contact Olympus for information about USB memories You can record high definition moving images by selecting HIGH VGA on the MOVIE QUAL menu 1 Press the FRZ REC button for at least two seconds long push while a live image is displayed The movie image recording confirmation window appears after completion of still image recording ...

Page 94: ...ever attempt to insert or remove the recording card or USB memory while recording a movie If the recording card or USB memory is removed while recording a movie movie recording may stop and display error message Recording stops when the file is 4 GB or if it exceeds the memory capacity A blank 1 GB memory card provides about 30 minutes of recording time If you select NO in the moving image confirm...

Page 95: ... push while a live image is displayed When the moving image confirmation window shown below is displayed select CONTINUE to append the newly moving image at the end of the last recorded movie CONTINUE is not displayed when the recording media is removed or the VIEW button is pressed The appended movie is recorded with the same conditions as the previously recorded movie ...

Page 96: ... screen shows the available recording card capacity in see Remaining media capacity below When searching for an image see page 122 the search indicator is displayed The thumbnail screen shows the file name serial number and recording date of each thumbnail image The AUDIO indicator is displayed for still images with audio the MOVIE indicator is displayed for moving images the MEASURE indicator is ...

Page 97: ... image on the left edge is selected Then tilt the MEAS ENTER joystick up or down to select the desired folder If you want to add or change the name of a folder on the memory card see Add rename delete folder page 124 When more than four folders have been created tilting the MEAS ENTER joystick up down while the first last folder tab is selected moves to and selects the last first folder tab 5 To c...

Page 98: ...he playback indicator is displayed in the top of the screen An indicator showing the position in the moving image is shown at the bottom of the screen This indicator indicates the approximate position of the moving image being played back When the VIEW button is pressed while playing moving images the playing stops and the thumbnail screen reappears Pressing the MEAS ENTER joystick while a moving ...

Page 99: ...g image the retrieved image can be switched with the MEAS ENTER joystick Tilt the MEAS ENTER joystick to the right to switch images in increasing order of their file numbers After reaching the file with the largest number in the folder by this way the selection returns to the file with the smallest number Tilt the MEAS ENTER joystick to the left to switch images in decreasing order of their file n...

Page 100: ... or right to select the menu to open 3 Press the MEAS ENTER joystick to execute the selected menu function 4 Press the LIVE GAIN button to turn off the menu and return to the observation screen Press the MENU EXIT button while the main menu is displayed to return to the observation screen Press the MENU EXIT button while the submenu is displayed to return to the main menu The following description...

Page 101: ...lect AUDIO VOL 3 Tilt the MEAS ENTER joystick left or right to select OFF LOW MEDIUM or HIGH Now the operation is complete If you press the MENU EXIT button you can return to the main menu and perform other menu settings To terminate the menu setting operation press the MENU EXIT button again If the LIVE GAIN button is pressed instead the menu will disappear and the observation screen will appear ...

Page 102: ...Emphasizes the red in the display BLU Emphasizes the blue in the display R B Emphasizes the overall colors in the display B W Image is displayed in monochrome STD EXPOSURE Adjust the CCD exposure time The default is AUTO which optimizes the exposure time automatically The maximum exposure time can be set in the following range NTSC 17ms 500ms PAL 20ms 500ms When stereo adapter is selected this set...

Page 103: ...9 D T LOGO RECORD PRINT SCREEN Sets whether the graphic display such as date time title logo display and measurement results on the image are recorded together with the still image and the moving image OFF STILL QUAL Sets the still image quality level STD Standard quality JPEG HIGH High quality JPEG SHQ Super high quality JPEG TIFF Uncompressed TIFF SHQ MOVIE QUAL Sets the movie recording size STD...

Page 104: ...llowing operations When STILL MOVIE is selected Live screen Records still and moving images Frozen screen Records still image only Retrieve screen Records still image only When STILL ONLY is selected Live screen Records still image only Frozen screen Records still image only Retrieve screen Records still image only STILL MOVIE NOTE Edits the notes recorded with the images DEFAULT Resets the RECORD...

Page 105: ...IUM or HIGH Audio and beeps are not output when it is set to OFF NOTE Alarm volume is permanently set to HIGH MEDIUM STEREO AD LIST Displays a list of the adapter names and number for the stereo optical adapters registered with the base unit You can also delete unnecessary stereo optical adapters from here Up to eight stereo optical adapters can be registered Delete unnecessary stereo optical adap...

Page 106: ...nguage selection page 113 for details about operations ENGLISH START UP Sets whether the default settings or the current settings are recalled the next time the system is started up PREVIOUS Saves the current settings and uses them to start up the system DEFAULT Starts up the system with the default settings DEFAULT DEFAULT Resets the SET UP menu settings to the default settings DEFAULT Resets all...

Page 107: ...rks numbers and symbols You can input text from a USB keyboard Displaying the title input window 1 Press the TITLE button on the right side of the LCD monitor The title input window is displayed The currently set title is displayed in the first line of the selection box The text registered in favorites is displayed in the second and following lines NOTE You can open the title input window by selec...

Page 108: ... ENTER joystick to input the text you want If you input the first letter of a word possible word choices appear in the selection box 4 Select the word you want for the title from the selection box and press the MEAS ENTER joystick To switch to a different page in the selection box select the previous next selection button and press the MEAS ENTER joystick The word selected in the selection box app...

Page 109: ...hlighted SELECT button and press the MEAS ENTER joystick 2 Select the word you want for the title from the selection box and press the MEAS ENTER joystick To switch to a different page in the selection box select the previous next selection button and press the MEAS ENTER joystick The word selected in the selection box appears in the title input box 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to complete inputting a t...

Page 110: ... so text input to the selection box appears as it is input 4 Use the arrow keys to select words displayed in the first line of the selection box and then press the Enter key The word selected in the selection box appears in the title input box 5 Edit the work if necessary To delete text use the arrow keys to select the text to delete and then press the Delete key To insert text use the arrow keys ...

Page 111: ... displayed on screen Also in this situation serial numbers are not updated when images are recorded Setting the completed title 1 After inputting the title select OK and press the MEAS ENTER joystick The title input window closes and the input title is shown in the title display area If nothing is input in the second line of the title the characters input for the first line of the title are displa...

Page 112: ...line to register the word to and press the MEAS ENTER joystick The word input to the title input box is registered to favorites Repeat steps 1 through 4 to register up to 21 words CAUTION The registered word overwrites the specified line Be careful to not mistakenly delete necessary words 5 When you are finished registering words select the highlighted ENTRY button and press the MEAS ENTER joystic...

Page 113: ...the NOTE button on the right side of the LCD monitor The note edit window appears The category and the content selected in the category are displayed according to the ADD_DATA TXT file recorded to the recording card NOTE You can open the note edit window by selecting RECORD NOTE N from the main menu and pressing the MEAS ENTER joystick If a recording card is not inserted or if the ADD_DATA TXT fil...

Page 114: ...tents appears 4 Select SELECT and press the MEAS ENTER joystick 5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 and select the content to record for the category Editing the note Edit the content of the ADD_DATA TXT file recorded on the recording card CAUTION Edited note data that is updated when the note edit window is closed Edited data is lost if the power is turned off while the note edit window or the note input ...

Page 115: ...The note input window appears NOTE You can add a category in the note edit window by selecting the blank category line and pressing the MEAS ENTER joystick 3 Edit category Editing is done the same way as inputting titles For more information on operations see Title input operations page 100 4 After editing the category select OK and press the MEAS ENTER joystick The note input window disappears an...

Page 116: ...nts appears NOTE You can add contents in the note edit window by selecting the blank content line and pressing the MEAS ENTER joystick 4 Select EDIT and press the MEAS ENTER joystick The note input window appears 5 Edit content Editing is done the same way as inputting titles For more information on operations see Title input operations page 100 6 After editing the content select OK and press the ...

Page 117: ...ON Edited notes are saved to the recording card Insert a recording card before confirming edits to notes Editing the ADD DATA TXT file using a computer The ADD_DATA TXT file on the recording card root directory is in the following CSV format It can also be edited using a computer CAUTION Only the ADD_DATA TXT file name is recognized as additional data Always use the ADD_DATA TXT file name If the c...

Page 118: ...isplay the main menu 2 Select ADAPTER and press the MEAS ENTER joystick The optical adapter list is displayed This list shows registered stereo adapter scope unit combinations as well as all other optical adapters other than stereo optical adapters 3 Select the correct set number from the optical adapter list for the stereo optical adapter that is currently attached and then press the MEAS ENTER j...

Page 119: ...ting to a computer 1 Press the MENU EXIT button to display the main menu 2 Select the CONNECTION and push the MEAS ENTER joystick 3 Select USB CONNECTION 4 Tilt the MEAS ENTER joystick to the left or right to set the USB function Select MEM KYBD to use a USB memory or USB keyboard Select PC to connect to a computer 5 To enable the settings press the POWER button to turn off the power then press th...

Page 120: ...he SET UP menu and press the MEAS ENTER joystick 3 Select DATE TIME and press the MEAS ENTER joystick The DATE TIME menu is displayed 4 Tilt the MEAS ENTER joystick to the left or right to select the item to adjust YEAR MON DAY HOUR or MIN 5 Tilt the MEAS ENTER joystick up or down to select a number then press the MEAS ENTER joystick ...

Page 121: ... UP menu and press the MEAS ENTER joystick 3 Select LANGUAGE and press the MEAS ENTER joystick The language selection window is displayed Select from English French Spanish Japanese Korean or Chinese for NTSC Select from English French German Italian Spanish Russian or Chinese for PAL 4 Tilt the MEAS ENTER joystick up down left or right to select a language and push the MEAS ENTER joystick 5 Now p...

Page 122: ...out operations COPY Copy images recorded on recording media to a different folder or drive See Move images copy images page 121 for details about operations MOVE Move images recorded on a recording media to a different folder or drive See Move images copy images page 121 for details about operations SEARCH Images recorded on recording media can be searched for by date See Searching images page 122...

Page 123: ...the built in speaker from OFF LOW MEDIUM or HIGH Audio and beeps are not output when it is set to OFF NOTE Alarm volume is permanently set to HIGH MEDIUM DEFAULT Resets the SET UP menu settings to the default settings FORMAT Formats the recording card or USB memory See Format recording card internal memory USB memory page 127 for details about operations DEFAULT Resets all settings to the default ...

Page 124: ...e 118 for details about operations TITLE Title input operation See Inputting the title page 99 for details about operations DELETE Images recorded on a recording media can be deleted See Delete image page 119 for details about operations D T LOGO Sets the display at the bottom line on the screen Displays date time and title ALL Displays date time title note OLYMPUS logo optical adapter name zoom l...

Page 125: ...orded to internal memory PC Images are recorded to computer Contact Olympus for details on setting PC or MAIL ONLY CF NOTE Edits the notes recorded with the images DEFAULT Resets the RECORD menu settings to the default settings SET UP COLOR Sets the color of the display other than the menu display Select from ABC with shadow and four colors WHITE GREEN MAGENTA or BLACK ABC with shadow AUDIO VOL Se...

Page 126: ...rolls the retrieved image to the left or right Tilt the ANGLE joystick to do angulation in the live screen Press the FRZ REC button for at least two seconds to record the image being compared Pressing the BRT lever while the live image is displayed on the right half of the screen allows the automatic brightness control to be applied to the live image Pressing the BRT lever while a frozen image is ...

Page 127: ...rnal memory or USB memory CAUTION If the recording card is removed during the image deletion process the data in the card may be destroyed Never attempt to remove the recording card while deleting images Deleting images in the thumbnail screen 1 In the thumbnail screen tilt the MEAS ENTER joystick to select the image to be deleted by moving the thumbnail selection frame To delete multiple images m...

Page 128: ...to delete the selected image When multiple images are being deleted the total number of images being deleted and the number of images already deleted is displayed 5 When the operation is finished the menu disappears and the thumbnail screen reappears Deleting images in the retrieve screen 1 Press the MENU EXIT button while a still image is displayed to display the menu ...

Page 129: ...t to remove the recording card or USB memory while moving or copying images Moving copying images to another folder 1 In the thumbnail screen tilt the MEAS ENTER joystick to select the image to be copied moved by moving the thumbnail selection frame To move copy multiple images mark the images you want to move copy in the following procedure 1 Select the images to move copy with the MEAS ENTER joy...

Page 130: ...and press the MEAS ENTER joystick A confirmation window is displayed 5 Select OK and press the MEAS ENTER joystick to start moving or copying the image When multiple images are being moved copied the total number of images being moved copied and the number of images already moved copied is displayed 6 When image moving or copying completes the thumbnail screen reappears Searching images Images on ...

Page 131: ...or one of the six search condition input fields 5 Select one of the search condition input fields and tilt the MEAS ENTER joystick up or down to input each search condition 6 After inputting some search condition press the MEAS ENTER joystick to display the thumbnail images matching the input search conditions The displayed thumbnail screen shows the set search conditions To cancel the search sele...

Page 132: ...ess the MENU EXIT button to display the menu 3 Select FOLDER 4 Tilt the MEAS ENTER joystick left or right to select ADD and press the MEAS ENTER joystick The Add folder window appears 5 Select OK and press the MEAS ENTER joystick A folder is created that has a folder number one digit higher than the existing folder 6 The menu disappears and the thumbnail screen appears After a folder is added the ...

Page 133: ...lect a folder 2 Press the MENU EXIT button to display the menu 3 Select FOLDER 4 Tilt the MEAS ENTER joystick left or right to select RENAME and press the MEAS ENTER joystick The folder name input window appears 5 Edit folder name Editing is done the same way as inputting titles For more information on operations see Title input operations page 100 6 After editing the folder name select OK and pre...

Page 134: ...r computer 1 In the thumbnail screen tilt the MEAS ENTER joystick to select the folder tab of the folder to be deleted by moving the thumbnail selection frame 2 Press the MENU EXIT button to display the menu 3 Select DELETE and press the MEAS ENTER joystick The Delete window is displayed 4 Select OK and press the MEAS ENTER joystick The images in the selected folder are deleted ...

Page 135: ...Display the thumbnail screen and then open the drive you want to format 2 Press the MENU EXIT button to display the menu 3 Select FORMAT and push the MEAS ENTER joystick The FORMAT DISK window is displayed 4 Select OK and press the MEAS ENTER joystick to start formatting Depending on the capacity and type of CF card internal memory or USB memory used the formatting operation can last for several s...

Page 136: ...AS ENTER joystick on the control unit This causes the measurement to be done according to the selected optical adapter To move the cursor during measurement tilt the MEAS ENTER joystick in the desired direction NOTE For details about error messages that may appear during measurement see Messages displayed during stereo measurement page 178 MEAS ENTER joystick ...

Page 137: ... shape exists in the proximity of the point indicated in the image After completion of measurement always be sure to check the positions of the pointers in the left and right images and confirm that they indicate the same point on the object as the corresponding points The measured value loses reliability if the corresponding point is erroneous In this case use the correction function which will b...

Page 138: ...e and apply measurement 4 Measurement value check After completing inspection check the measurement value after examination by the following procedure described in Measurement value check page 140 CAUTION If the inspection values vary considerably before and after the inspection a possible cause may be a loosening of the optical adapter during inspection As the measurement result is not reliable i...

Page 139: ...f arrow A completely the measurement accuracy deteriorates After installation of the optical adapter if the distal end of the scope is handled by grasping the optical adapter it may turn in the opposite direction of arrow A in the figure even when the nut is tightened securely This could result in lowered measurement accuracy When handling the distal end of the scope do not hold it by the optical ...

Page 140: ...sed the last time that measurements were made 2 Select the optical adapter to be used from this list and press the MEAS ENTER joystick If a stereo optical adapter that is the same type as the stereo optical adapter that is connected has not been registered you need to register the stereo optical adapter by executing NEW STEREO ADAPTER See Using a new stereo optical adapter NEW STEREO ADAPTER page ...

Page 141: ...s displayed when the stereo optical adapter is removed Press the MEAS ENTER joystick to delete the message CAUTION The operation above is not done when the optical adapter is attached except in the live screen It is only executed when the live screen is displayed ...

Page 142: ...W STEREO ADAPTER setup consists of creating the environment data which is the measurement parameters specific to the combination of a specific stereo optical adapter and specific scope based on the optical data that is the information specific to each stereo optical adapter model this data is provided with the Stereo Measurement Set and on the white image that is the information on the combination...

Page 143: ...ot or the USB connector If a recording card is inserted the message shown below is displayed Remove the recording card and insert an optical data media Select OK and then press the MEAS ENTER joystick The new stereo optical adapter s name and set number are displayed 4 Make sure that the adapter name and the set number for the new stereo optical adapter are correct and then select OK and press the...

Page 144: ...ect OK and then press the MEAS ENTER joystick The illumination of the distal end of the scope lights See Attaching the stereo optical adapter page 131 for the attachment procedure CAUTION If the stereo optical adapter is not installed properly it will not be possible to get correct measurement results ...

Page 145: ...rward view guide directly oriented towards the protrusion in the white indented part For side view optical adapter Insert the distal end of the scope into the side view guide directly oriented towards the protrusion in the white indented part 7 After inserting the scope distal end into the guide hole to the end rotate the check tool so that the protrusion in the middle of the white indented part c...

Page 146: ...accuracy so it is necessary to adjust the brightness to the appropriate level as shown below If dirt is on the white indented part of the check tool it may not be able to capture an adequate white image In this case remove the guide which is the part with the holes for the forward view and side view guides for optical adapter from the white indented part and clean out the dirt The guide can be rem...

Page 147: ...e following message is displayed Remove the optical data media CF card or USB memory from the RECORDING CARD slot or the USB connector and then select OK and press the MEAS ENTER joystick 10 Keep the optical data media in the optical adapter case so it does not get lost NOTE After a new stereo setup is completed a file with the name IV7CALIB FREEZE TIF is created on the optical data media Removing...

Page 148: ... the Stereo Measurement Set to the end Message Description STEP1 Open the slot cover and replace the recording media with the optical data media CF card or USB memory STEP1A Insert the optical data media CF card or USB memory STEP2 Confirm the adapter name and set number STEP3A Overwrite the data that has already been registered STEP3B The internal memory is full Select environment data that can b...

Page 149: ...t result 5 Perform the above test measurements before and after the actual inspection to confirm that the obtained values are almost identical CAUTION The measurement values are not reliable if the above values differ from each other considerably In this case check that the adapter is not loose and the lens components are not dirty and if required execute Using a new stereo optical adapter NEW STE...

Page 150: ...r measuring object distance capturing the image close to an object and gaining high measurement accuracy see Spot ranging page 153 Generally the closer object distance is the more accurate measurement becomes Stereo measurement screen Explanation of the stereo measurement screen Point Indicates a specified measurement point or reference point Input region in right image Zoom magnification indicato...

Page 151: ... area in the left image Æ MODIFY M Measurement point is being modified in the input area in the right image Å MODIFY R Reference point is being modified in the input area in the left image Æ MODIFY R Reference point is being modified in the input area in the right image OVER 20 PNTS Up to 20 measurement points can be specified in the measurement region CLOSE AREA Close the measurement area NONFUNC...

Page 152: ...s a measurement point or corresponding point UNIT Selects the units of the measurement result from mm or inch CURSOR COLOR Changes the color of cursor and lines STYLE Changes the shape of cursor SPEED Changes the speed of cursor TITLE Input the title See Inputting the title page 99 for details about operations CHANGE ADAPTER Temporarily changes the selected optical adapter Only when retrieving ima...

Page 153: ...in the stereo measurement menu screen The following seven measurement modes are available Distance This mode allows for measuring the distance between measurement points Place the cursor on each extremity of the object you want to measure and press the MEAS ENTER joystick to specify the measurement points Measurement mode selection screen Distance Measurement point Measurement point Distance betwe...

Page 154: ...nd a reference line specified by two points as well as displays an offset line which is through the measurement point and parallel to the reference line Offset line can be used as a visual guide to judge whether a defect such as material loss or erosion meets inspection criteria Point to line Reference point Perpendicular distance Measurement point Reference line Offset Reference point Perpendicul...

Page 155: ...int causes the first drawn line and last drawn line to intersect the area of the figure closed by the lines will be measured Note that the measured area does not represent the precise area of the measurement target but is only an approximate value obtained by dividing the figure into triangles Up to 20 measurement points can be specified per measurement session Depth Reference point Reference poin...

Page 156: ... measurement object and pressing the MEAS ENTER joystick to measure Display the boundary line around the detected material loss region width depth and area on both sides of the top of the screen CAUTION Material loss may not be detectable if the loss edges are not clearly shown The shape of the material loss must be such that it is on the same plane Material loss may not be detectable if it is not...

Page 157: ... the measurement points To move the cursor tilt the MEAS ENTER joystick in the desired direction Then press the MEAS ENTER joystick to specify the required number of measurement points for each measurement mode in the input area for the left image on the left side of the screen When the measurement mode is distance point to line offset or depth the measurement results and the object distance measu...

Page 158: ... joystick moves the zoomed image and the cursor position can be specified To change the zoom ratio use the ZOOM lever The zoom ratio can be set to 2X 3X or 4X Tilting the lever toward T increases the zoom ratio and tilting it toward W decreases the zoom ratio When the lever is tilted toward W while the zoom ratio is 2X the cursor zoom window and the corresponding point zoom window disappear If the...

Page 159: ...the displayed point corresponds to the point specified in input region in left image At this time the distance from the scope distal end to the specified measurement point is also displayed as Z The background changes yellow when the distance to the measurement point is over 15 mm or red when it exceeds 30 mm The distance range up to 15 mm is the recommended measuring range and 30 mm is the maximu...

Page 160: ...cy cannot be achieved 1 Bring the scope as close as possible to the object so that the screen is filled with the object 2 Measure the length so that it is parallel with the screen whenever possible While the resolution of measuring is high when the measuring direction is parallel with the screen it gets low when measuring direction becomes closer to depthwise Therefore the measurement can be made ...

Page 161: ... the distance between the distal end of the optical adapter and the subject In live images move the distal end of the scope slowly because vibration makes it impossible to calculate measurements 1 Selecting the optical adapter Before executing the object distance measurement select the stereo optical adapter to be used by referring to Stereo optical adapter selection page 132 2 Executing object di...

Page 162: ...g profile measurement 3 Displaying the measurement results Measure the object distance at the position of the cursor in the left image The object distance indicator shows the distance between the distal end of the optical adapter and the subject by nine levels Up to 15 mm green Up to 30 mm yellow 30 mm and higher red 4 Moving the measurement point To move the cursor tilt the MEAS ENTER joystick in...

Page 163: ...asurement to assure that the object that will be the reference and the object that will be measured are positioned with the same optical axis and perpendicularity Attaching the optical adapter 1 Attach optical adapters other than stereo optical adapters to the scope distal end by following the procedure described in Attaching and detaching the optical adapter page 52 2 The type of optical adapter ...

Page 164: ...ystick to delete the message CAUTION The operation above is not done except when the optical adapter is attached in the live screen It is executed when the live screen is displayed Scaler measurement screen Explanation of the scalar measurement screen Scalar measurement message box Shows operating instructions measurement results etc ...

Page 165: ...m Specify the reference length PUT MEASURING POINT1 Specify the first measuring point PUT MEASURING POINT2 Specify the second measuring point Main menu Submenu Description of function ALL CLEAR Initialize measurement REFERENCE Sets new reference length MEASURE Sets new measurement point UNIT Changes the units of the measurement result Select mm or inch CURSOR COLOR Changes the color of the cursor ...

Page 166: ...the known length by tilting the MEAS ENTER joystick up down and left right and press the MEAS ENTER joystick to enter it 4 Measurement point specification Place the cursor on each extremity of the measurement object and press the MEAS ENTER joystick to measure its length 5 Exit Press the LIVE GAIN button to display the exit measurement screen and then select OK to exit measurement Select CANCEL to...

Page 167: ...es can be read directly to a computer from the media on which they are recorded or the images can be moved or copied to the computer from the base unit via a USB connection Contact Olympus for details about connecting to a computer Reading images with a computer For details about how to open IPLEX FX images with IPLEX VIEWER PLUS see the IPLEX VIEWER PLUS instruction manual ...

Page 168: ...ower shown on the LCD monitor is different Press the CHECK button on the battery The green LEDs will light according to the remaining battery power For details refer to the instruction manual of your battery Even when two of the green remaining power indicator LEDs on the battery are lit the IPLEX FX may shut down automatically when that battery is used This is a measure performed by the base unit...

Page 169: ...nstrument in cold weather it is recommended to prepare charged batteries as spares When the battery operation time becomes extremely short it is recommended to replace the battery with a new battery The base unit is not provided with charging capability To charge the battery use the optional external battery charger ...

Page 170: ...ave any foreign objects in the battery compartment when replacing the battery Otherwise a fire or malfunction may result CAUTION Be careful not to accidentally drop the battery during replacement If the battery inlet is pointed upward the internal battery may not come out Replacing the battery 1 Press the POWER button on the base unit to turn off the power the POWER indicator goes off 2 Loosen the...

Page 171: ...ope or base unit Also thoroughly wipe all dirt water and other foreign matter from the battery cover interface connector slot cover interior of the AC adapter cover and the locations where the scope unit connects to the base unit 2 If a liquid such as wastewater or machine oil is attached to the scope or base unit first wipe it with a soft cloth or cotton and wash well using a neutral detergent so...

Page 172: ... case Repack the equipment in the order of Base unit Control unit Insertion tube Storage bag Base unit Insertion tube Control unit Scope distal end holder Storage bag AC adapter Wind the insertion tube around the drum Control unit Drum Optical adapter case ...

Page 173: ...ise the insertion tube may be damaged Do not apply an excessive force to the insertion tube when putting the drum around which it is wound in the storage bag Make sure that the case s latch is locked properly If it is locked improperly the top cover may open during transport When closing the top cover be careful that your hand the strap insertion tube cables or the inner cover are not pinched When...

Page 174: ... in the diagram below when the case is shipped the top cover is secured using the enclosed belt to prevent it from opening Run the belt through the loops and pull it in the direction shown by the arrow to tighten it CAUTION Do not pinch your fingers while tightening the belt Position the buckle so that it is not on the case s corner or projections ...

Page 175: ...y reversing the procedure steps described in section 4 2 Attaching the hook assembly IV8635X1 only page 66 2 If the hook assembly is contaminated by soil or oil wash it away with a cleaning fluid such as neutral detergent rinse well and dry completely Storing the hook assembly 1 Take out the hook assembly case from carrying case 2 Wind the hook assembly and place it in the hook assembly housing in...

Page 176: ...nto the hook assembly housing roll the hook assembly to a curvature radius of 100 mm or more If the hook assembly is rolled with a lower curvature radius the assembly may be deformed permanently Take care so that the hook assembly does not protrude from the hook assembly housing ...

Page 177: ...r radioactive emissions Doing so could damage the equipment The performance of some kind of electric parts will be deteriorated by the gas including the halide contained in the insecticide the herbicide and the gas extinguishant etc Do not store the equipment in a place subject to the gas including halide Doing so could damage the equipment Do not handle the equipment roughly or hit it against oth...

Page 178: ...before observation do not use the equipment if there are any obvious malfunctions Contact Olympus for repairs Should the slightest irregularity be suspected do not use the instrument and see 9 1 Troubleshooting guide page 171 If the problem cannot be resolved by the described remedial action stop using the instrument and send it to Olympus for repair Olympus does not repair disposable accessory pa...

Page 179: ...e optical adapter page 51 Message display during inspection OPTICAL ADAPTER IS DETACHED The attached optical adapter is loose Stop inspection and securely reattach the optical adapter ERROR AD1 Please shut down the power and clean the electrodes of optical adapter and scope distal end An abnormality was detected in the scope tip electrode or optical adapter electrode Immediately withdraw the scope...

Page 180: ...ge dropped when using battery Stop recording copying moving deleting images or formatting recording media and quickly replace the battery Or plug in the adapter ERROR LV1 The battery is almost dead Stop inspection and replace the battery Self check triggers during use and displays a message ERROR BT1 Head has built up inside the base unit triggering the self check function to prompt termination of...

Page 181: ...g card or internal memory to a USB memory to play on a computer RECORDING MEDIA NOT READY An attempt was made to access the recording media while no recording media was inserted Or the recording media was removed during operation Insert a recording card or USB memory to use and restart operation RECORDING MEDIA ERROR The recording media is not formatted or the data being accessed is damaged Format...

Page 182: ...ing media is not loaded To store the file to internal memory select OK To store the file to other media besides internal memory select CANCEL load the media to be used and then store the image file A message appears when you save an edited note Changes cannot be saved Please insert theRECORDING CARD CF card An attempt was made to record a note while a recording card was not loaded Insert a recordi...

Page 183: ...ical adapter The optical adapter cannot be attached to the scope A foreign object is stuck to the screws Wipe them with a clean piece of gauze or cotton swab The optical adapter in use is not a designated optical adapter for this system Use a designated optical adapter You are not using the proper installation procedure Redo it correctly See Attaching and detaching the optical adapter page 52 The ...

Page 184: ... LOW Set it to MED or HIGH The image brightness is not optimum The GAIN mode automatic brightness control or EXPOSURE is set erroneously Perform the applicable button or menu operation to configure the proper setting The object lens on the scope distal end or the optical adapter is dirty or the illumination on the optical adapter distal end is dirty Wipe them with a clean piece of gauze or cotton ...

Page 185: ...delete the folder by using the computer Audio is not heard during reproduction of still image or moving images with audio AUDIO VOL in the SET UP menu is set to OFF Set AUDIO VOL in the SET UP menu to anything except OFF A moving image without audio is being played Audio is not output when such a moving image is played The beep can not be heard AUDIO VOL in the SET UP menu is set to OFF Set AUDIO ...

Page 186: ...n 703 Measurement is not possible with digitally processed images 704 Measurement is not possible with captured images 705 Measurement is not possible with field images 706 Measurement is impossible because the optical adapter type is not compatible with the current environment 707 Measurement is impossible because the images were recorded with another system 708 Measurement is impossible because ...

Page 187: ...he instrument for repair contact Olympus Include a detailed description of the malfunction and the conditions under which it occurs when returning the instrument Malfunctions that occur during the warranty period are done at no charge according to the warranty agreement Be sure to attach the warranty agreement when returning the instrument for repairs Repair will be charged if the warranty agreeme...

Page 188: ... Under water 1013 to 1772hPa 1 Other parts than above In air 1013 hPa Operating environment humidity All parts 15 to 90 Relative humidity Liquid resistance Insertion tube No trouble when exposed to machine oil light oil or 5 saline solution Other parts than above Waterproofing Insertion tube Waterproof Can be used underwater with the optical adapter attached Underwater stereoscopic measurement is ...

Page 189: ...120 UP DOWN RIGHT and LEFT each direction The insertion tube is straight Flexible section Flexibility IV84 series Fixed hard tube from the distal end of the insertion tube to the control unit IV86 IV8635X1 series TF tube with flexibility gradually increasing toward the distal end Outer diameter IV84 series φ 4 0 mm IV86 series φ 6 0 mm IV8635X1 φ 6 2 mm Index lines IV84 series IV86 series An orang...

Page 190: ...tions and measuring MENU EXIT button Toggles the menu display on and off LIVE GAIN button Returns to the live screen from the menu screen Switches the gain mode in the live screen FRZ REC button Freezing function and recording function done by one button Short push opens freeze screen Long push activates recording function VIEW button Short push displays most recent image on retrieve screen Long p...

Page 191: ... liquid crystal display panel module Transparent panel 6 5 inch image size Anti reflective type Function of buttons POWER Turns power ON OFF LIGHT Short push turns illumination ON OFF Long push increases light emission Indicator POWER indicator Indicates power is on or off LIGHT indicator Indicates illumination light is on or off Scope screen Full screen Bright adjustment 9 steps each High speed e...

Page 192: ...ympus Input Output connector Video signal outputs Two video signal outputs For external devices 1 Composite VBS video output One BNC jack output 2 Y C S video output One S video connector output Video output standards Based on RS170A format full commonality Output impedance 75 ohm full commonality Microphone input φ3 5 mm monaural mini jack for plug in power USB connector A connector Ver 1 1 stand...

Page 193: ...ptical adapters are used the compressed JPEG format Exif 2 compliant is selected automatically With JPEG the image quality can be selected from SHQ high and standard Character superimpose The date time title note and OLYMPUS logo displayed on the screen can be superimposed on the image If a stereo optical adapter is connected superimposed and non superimposed images are recorded Audio recording Se...

Page 194: ...eed only when one of the recommended recording cards or USB memory is used Moving image playback Audio playback When a moving image containing audio recording is played the recorded audio will be played simultaneously Play stop moving images Every time the MEAS ENTER joystick is pressed the moving image pauses or starts playing Also while an image is paused each tilt of the MEAS ENTER joystick ski...

Page 195: ...cord Press and hold the FRZ REC button to record two images Live images that can be recorded are frozen images only Image file operations Title input Images can be titled with the menu operation on the control unit Each title is composed of up to 30 letters and is accompanied by a 3 digit serial number Delete Images recorded on the various recording media can be deleted Use the BRT UP lever to dis...

Page 196: ...he screen Stereo measurement only Offset A straight line reference line is defined by specifying two points on the screen and while the distance from a third specified point to the straight line is calculated the line parallel to the offset line is displayed Stereo measurement only Multi This type of measurement automatically detects and displays the material loss region between two specified poin...

Page 197: ...nly Restrictions The image format is TIFF or JPEG HIGH with the stereo measurement and JPEG with the scaler measurement The object distance measurement result is not recorded When a retrieved image is measured stereo measurement is not available unless the same measurement environment used for to capture the image has been register for the measurement The stereo optical adapter can be used by regi...

Page 198: ... space of the top cover Other items Shoulder strap x1 Optical adapter case holder x1 Battery x 2 Battery charger including power cables x1 AC adapter including power cables x1 Instruction manual Lens cleaning kit Utility disc Hook assembly x 2 IV8635X1 only Handles Three positions Extendible handle wheels Equipped with wheels and extendable handle for moving the case Dimensions weight Dimensions 6...

Page 199: ...l numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB 003 du Canada WEEE Directive In accordance with European Directive 2002 96 EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment this symbol indicates that the product must not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste but should be collected separately Refer to your local Olympus distributor for return and or collection systems available in your c...

Page 200: ...ed AT120D NF IV84 AT120D FF IV84 AT120S NF IV84 AT120S FF IV84 AT50D 50D IV84 AT50S 50S IV84 Product abbreviation 120DN V84 120DF V84 120SN V84 120SF V84 50 50D V84 50 50S V84 Character color Red Green Red Green Blue Blue Optical system Field of view 120 120 120 120 50 50 50 50 Direction of view Forward Forward Side Side Forward Forward Side Side Depth of field 1 4 to 190 mm 25 to mm 1 to 20 mm 6 ...

Page 201: ...0 120 Direction of view Forward Forward Forward Forward Forward Depth of field 1 200 to mm 8 to mm 35 to mm 4 to 190 mm 25 to mm Distal end Outer diameter 2 φ 6 0 mm φ 6 0 mm φ 6 0 mm φ 6 0 mm φ 6 0 mm Rigid distal end length 3 19 8 mm 19 8 mm 19 8 mm 19 8 mm 19 8 mm AT80S IV86 AT120S NF IV86 AT120S FF IV86 AT60D 60D IV86 AT60S 60S IV86 Product abbreviation 80S V86 120SN V86 120SF V86 60 60D V86 6...

Page 202: ... AT120D FF IV86X1 AT80S IV86X1 AT120S IV86X1 AT60D 60D IV86X1 AT60S 60S IV86X1 Product abbreviation 120DN V86X1 120DF V86X1 80S V86X1 120S V86X1 60 60D V86X1 60 60S V86X1 Character color Red Green Black Black Blue Blue Optical system Field of view 120 120 80 120 60 60 60 60 Direction of view Forward Forward Side Side Forward Forward Side Side Depth of field 1 4 to 190 mm 25 to mm 18 to mm 6 to mm ...

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Page 204: ...eader writer for PC LCD extension cable optional AC adapter Battery manufactured by IDX optional Battery charger manufactured by IDX optional Carrying case IPLEX VIEWER PLUS Optical adapter case holder USB memory recommended products Microphone optional USB keyboard recommended products ...

Page 205: ...4 AT120S FF IV84 AT50D 50D IV84 MAJ 1736D AT50S 50S IV84 MAJ 1736S 6 mm type AT40D IV86 AT80D NF IV86 AT80D FF IV86 AT120D NF IV86 AT120D FF IV86 AT80S IV86 AT120S NF IV86 AT120S FF IV86 AT60D 60D IV86 MAJ 1735D AT60S 60S IV86 MAJ 1735S Scope unit 6 2 mm type IV8635X1 6 2 mm type AT120D NF IV86X1 AT120D FF IV86X1 AT80S IV86X1 AT120S IV86X1 AT60D 60D IV86X1 MAJ 1780D AT60S 60S IV86X1 MAJ 1780S Hook...

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