FERRET TOOLS 1109078025 Ferret Pest Inspection Camera User Guide
- June 8, 2024
- FERRET TOOLS
Table of Contents
- INTRODUCTIONS
- FERRET PEST FEATURES
- FERRET PEST SPECIFICATIONS
- FERRET PEST KIT INCLUDES
- FEATURES OF YOUR FERRET PEST CAMERA
- START USING YOUR FERRET PEST
- FERRET TOOLS APP
- LED BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT
- DIGITAL ZOOM
- AUTO FOCUS / MANUAL FOCUS FEATURE
- GALLERY / EXPORTING IMAGES & VIDEOS
- FAQs
- FAQs
- FERRET WARRANTY
- CAUTION
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
FERRET TOOLS 1109078025 Ferret Pest Inspection Camera User Guide
INTRODUCTIONS
Welcome to the Ferret Community! Thank you for choosing the Ferret Pest
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Designed and Engineered in New Zealand by
Ferret Tools Limited
US Patent D909449
ferrettools.com/ip
Ferret Pest
Model FTWF50T
Version 1.2 © 2022
2 year Manufacturer’s Warranty
www.ferrettools.com
Made in PRC
FERRET PEST FEATURES
Built-in WiFi hotspot, wireless & rechargeable
Free & easy to use Ferret App
720p HD Streaming
Adjustable bright white LEDs
Digital zoom function
NEW App controlled variable focus
NEW Super fast charge
NEW Ferret always up viewing mode
The Ferret Pest is designed to provide faster and easier close up visual inspections and the ability to locate pest activity in hard-to-reach spaces.
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FERRET PEST SPECIFICATIONS
Model | FTWF50T |
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Dimensions | 3 ⅕” long x 1 ¼”wide (80mm x 32mm) |
Weight | 1 ⅙ ounces (33g) |
Camera Resolution | 720p HD |
Wireless Range | Up to 50’ (15m) line of sight |
Operating Time | Up to 90 minutes (LEDs on medium brightness setting) |
Charge Up Time | ~80 minutes (95% charged in 60 minutes) |
Frequency | 2.4GHz |
Operating Voltage | 5V DC |
Operating Temperature | 32°F to 95°F (0°C to 35°C) |
Storage Temperature | -4°F to 113°F (-20°C to 45°C) |
For the full product manual, please refer to www.ferrettools.com/support
FERRET PEST KIT INCLUDES
Padded EVA Case
Ferret Pest IP67 rated camera with back cap screwed on
Flexible gooseneck
Thread adaptors
NEW Right angle adaptor
FEATURES OF YOUR FERRET PEST CAMERA
Front View
Camera is wateproof only when the back cap is screwed on
START USING YOUR FERRET PEST
Download the Free Ferret App
Scan the QR Code or search for “Ferret Tools”
Requires iOS V9.0 or late
Requires Android V6.0 or later
NOTE: During installation or first use of the app you must give access to the phone or tablet’s photo gallery to allow you to save photos and video footage
Connect to your Ferret Camera
Turn on your Ferret camera. The camera power switch is at the back of the camera under the back cap. The camera will take about 2 seconds to boot and power on.
NOTE: The camera is IP67 rated only when the back cap is in place.
On your phone or tablet, turn on WiFi and search for the Ferret-WiFi- XXXX SSID in the WiFi list. The Ferret camera has a built in WiFi hotspot, so no other WiFi network is needed.
NOTE: The camera will not link via Bluetooth – it is WiFi only.
Enjoy using your Ferret camera and start saving time & money,
working safer & smarter.
FERRET TOOLS APP
Easy to use App Free on iOS and Android
Your Ferret Tools App has the following buttons:
LED BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT
The LED brightness of your Ferret camera can be adjusted in 2 ways:
- Tap the LED Brightness Adjustment button to change brightness to one of the three settings:
OFF
**NORMAL
FULL
**
- Press and hold the LED Brightness Adjustment button. A slider appears belowthe button which you can slide up or down to adjust LED brightness.
DIGITAL ZOOM
Use 2 fingers to use the digital zoom to bring your image closer.
AUTO FOCUS / MANUAL FOCUS FEATURE
Auto focus button – This allows you to tap an area of your display and the camera will focus on that area.
Manual focus button – This allows you to adjust the focus with a slider for detailed close-up viewing. Tap the Auto focus button and the slider will appear.
View the images and videos taken in your Ferret Tools Gallery
You can access or export your Ferret camera photos and videos directly from your smart device gallery.
GALLERY / EXPORTING IMAGES & VIDEOS
To access Settings, tap the Settings button.
Note: “Firmware Update” will only appear if a firmware update is
available.
The Settings screen allows you to do the following:
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Change camera resolution from 720p to 360p, if lower resolution is required.
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Select JPG or PNG image format (Android devices only).
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Change to a different WiFi channel if interference from other devices is preventing your Ferret camera from connecting to your App. (The recommended or default setting is Auto).
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Change the Display Mode from Normal (picture orientation reflects camera orientation) to an Always Up Mode – either Round or Full Screen.
Always up round mode enabled
In Always Up mode, the picture orientation remains the right way up on the smart device display, regardless of the camera’s orientation. -
Set camera and video buttons to appear on the left or right of the main screen in the Ferret Tools App, for easier one handed operation.
Main screen with right hand side-buttons enabled
FAQs
I can’t connect or see the camera when I search on Bluetooth?
The Ferret camera has a built in WiFi hotspot. No other network is needed, and
the
camera does not connect via Bluetooth.
Can I use the camera underground, underwater or inside a conduit?
No, it will not work underground, underwater or inside a metallic conduit as
these scenarios will block the WiFi signal.
How long can I use my Ferret before recharging the battery? Your Ferret will give you up to 90 minutes of use, with the LEDs on normal brightness, before it needs recharging.
What does the rear LED indicate? The rear LED indicates: RED = Charging, OFF = Fully Charged, WHITE = Camera ON
I can’t connect to WiFi or the WiFi won’t stay connected on my Android?
Some Androids don’t understand why you want to connect to a WiFi network
without Internet. If a warning alert is displayed, check the box to not
ask/show again and click OK/Yes.
FAQs
I can connect to the WiFi, but it won’t show an image in the App.
Go to Settings -> Data usage -> Cellular data usage and scroll down to find
and select the Ferret App. Turn off Background data to prevent the App trying
to use cellular data.
When I try to download the App it asks for a password – why?
The Ferret App is free – it will never ask for a password or a code. Your
phone sometimes will ask for a password due to your App Store not having a
payment method.
Why does my Firmware Update not progress, it stays on 0% progress?
Please try placing your phone into Airplane or Flight mode, turn your phone’s
WiFi back on (while staying in Airplane mode), restart your Ferret App and
Ferret camera, and try the firmware update again.
If your question isn’t covered by the FAQs, please refer to www.ferrettools.com/supportoremailusatsupport@ferrettools.com
FERRET WARRANTY
**Your FERRET comes with a 2 year replacement warranty.
**
In the unlikely event that your FERRET develops a fault within 2 years of purchase, please email support@ferrettools.com, or simply return it your place of purchase with proof of purchase. Failure due to physical damage, misuse, neglect, improper use or moisture is not covered. The camera has no user serviceable parts inside. Disassembly will void the warranty.
Important Information – Li-Ion Batteries The Ferret camera contains a Li-
Ion battery. For optimal battery life, do not store the
camera while the battery is flat, do not store the camera in temperatures of
over 35°C (95°F) and if the camera is not being used, top up the charge every
6 months.
CAUTION: Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery, that can result in an explosion; leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding environment that can result in an explosion or the leakage of a flammable liquid or gas; a battery subjected to extremely low air pressure that may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
CAUTION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
RF Exposure
The equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This device should be installed and operated with
minimum distance 0mm between the radiator & your bod