A. INTRODUCTION
1. Congratulations: Thank you for purchasing TPI products. The 810 is
easy to use and built to last. It is backed by a one year warranty. Please
remember to complete and return your product warranty registration
card.
2. Product Description: The 810 is a fiber optic inspection tool used to look
in confined or internal constricted areas previously deemed inaccessible.
The 810 has a built-in LED light source for illuminating the viewing area
and a 45 degree mirror for looking at sides and walls. Is is easy to use
and fits comfortably in your hand.
B. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
WARNING
Read instructions before operating:
Be sure these instructions accompany the tool when passed
from one user to a new or inexperienced user.
Risk of entanglement:
Turn off all moving parts before inserting
fiber optic shaft.
CAUTION
Do not bend fiber optic shaft into a tight radius. Damage to the
glass fiber optics may result. Do not use internally on humans
or animals.
C. TECHNICAL DATA
Field of View
45°
Image Size
8000 pixels
Scope Mirror
45° machined brass + glass mirror
Minimum Focus Distance
1 inch (25mm)
Focus
Knurled focus adjustment ring
Fiber Optic Shaft Diameter
0.4 inches (10.2mm)
Fiber Optic Shaft Length
48 inches (1.2 meters)
Maximum Bend Radius
4 inches (100mm)
Light Source
7 super bright LED
Light Power Supply
1 each “AA” alkaline battery
Battery Life
36 hours continuous use
Maximum Tip Temperature
176 °F (80°C)
Resistant to Fluids
Gas, Oil, Coolant, Water
Operating Temperature
50° to 120°F (10° to 60°C)
D. OPERATING TECHNIQUES
1. Visually inspect the fiber optic shaft, lens and housing of the 810
making sure it is free from defects.
2. Test the condition of the light battery by depressing the ON/OFF
switch on the end of the light housing. The light at the end of the
fiber optic shaft should turn ON and OFF. If not, replace the “AA”
battery.
3. Hold the light source handle in the left hand and the end of the fiber
optic shaft in the right hand. Manipulate the focus ring with your
thumb on your left hand.
4. Looking into the the lens on the housing, rotate the focus ring until
you can see a honeycomb pattern (this shows each fiber optic cable
in the lens) and you can bring it into sharp focus.
5. Insert the tip of the fiber optic shaft into the object to be observed. If
there is not enough light to clearly see the object, press the ON switch
at the end of the handle to turn on the LED light source.
6. If you want to look around corners or bends, pre-shape the fiber optic
shaft before inserting it into the object.
7. Install the 45 degree mirror at the end of the fiber optic shaft if you
need to look at the side or wall of the object.
LED flashlight
ON/OFF
Switch
Wrist
strap
Knurled
focus
adjustment
ring
Eyepiece
Coated
Fiber Optic
Shaft
45 degree
mirror
(removable)
Machined
aluminum
housing