Testboy TV 280 Mobile Endoscopy Camera Instruction Manual
- June 4, 2024
- Testboy
Table of Contents
Testboy® TV 280
Version 1.1
Operating instructions
Safety information
WARNING
Sources of danger include, for example, mechanical parts that can cause
serious injuries.
Objects are also at risk (e.g. damage to the instrument).
WARNING
An electric shock can result in death or serious injury and jeopardize the
function of objects (e.g. damage to the instrument).
WARNING
Never point the laser beam at the eyes, either directly or indirectly via a
reflective surface. Laser radiation can cause irreparable damage to the eyes.
The laser beam must be deactivated when conducting measurements close to
people.
General safety information
WARNING
Unauthorized modification and/or changes to the instrument are not permitted
for reasons of safety and approval (CE). In order to ensure the safe and
reliable operation of the instrument, you must always comply with the safety
information, warnings, and the information contained in the section “Intended
use”.
WARNING
Observe the following information before using the instrument:
| Avoid operating the instrument near to electric welding equipment, induction
heaters, or other electromagnetic fields.
| The instrument must be allowed to adjust to the new ambient temperature for
approx. 30 minutes before use after abrupt temperature fluctuations, in order
to
stabilize the IR sensor.
| Do not expose the instrument to high temperatures for a long period of time.
| Avoid dusty and humid environments.
| Measuring instruments and their accessories are not toys, and must be kept
out of the reach of children!
| When working in industrial facilities, comply at all times with the accident
prevention regulations for electrical systems and equipment as established by
the employers’ liability insurance association.
Please observe the five safety rules:
Disconnect
Secure against reactivation
Ensure isolation from the power supply (check that there is no voltage on both
poles)
Earth and short-circuit
Cover adjacent live parts
Intended use
The instrument is only intended for use in the applications described in the
operating instructions. Any other usage is forbidden and can result in
accidents or destruction of the instrument. Any such usage will immediately
void all guarantee and warranty claims on the part of the operator against the
manufacturer.
Remove the batteries if the instrument is not in use for a long period of
time; this will protect the instrument against damage.
We shall not accept any liability for damage to property or injury to persons
resulting from improper handling or non-compliance with the safety
information. Any warranty claim will be voided in such cases. An exclamation
mark in a triangle indicates safety information in the operating instructions.
Read all instructions through before commissioning. This instrument is CE-
approved and thus fulfills the required directives.
We reserve the right to change specifications without prior notice © 2021
Testboy GmbH, Germany.
Disclaimer
The warranty claim is voided in cases of damage caused by failure to
observe the instructions! We shall not accept any liability for the resulting
damage!
Testboy is not responsible for damage resulting from
Failure to observe the operating instructions
Changes to the product that have not been approved by Testboy
The use of spare parts that have not been manufactured or approved by Testboy
The consumption of alcohol, narcotics, and medicine
Correctness of the operating instructions
These operating instructions have been compiled with considerable care and
attention.
No guarantee is given that the data, figures, and drawings are complete or
correct. Subject to changes, printing mistakes, and errors.
Disposal
Dear Testboy customer, in purchasing our product, you have the option of
returning the instrument to suitable collection points for waste electrical
equipment at the end of its lifespan.
The WEEE directive regulates the return and recycling of electrical
appliances. Manufacturers of electrical appliances are obliged to take back
and recycle all electrical appliances free of charge. Electrical appliances
may then no longer be disposed of through “conventional” waste disposal
channels. Electrical appliances must be recycled and disposed of separately.
All equipment subject to this directive is marked with this logo.
Disposal of used batteries
As an end user, you are legally obliged (battery law) to return all
used batteries; disposal of domestic waste is prohibited!
Batteries containing contaminant material are marked with this symbol
indicating that they must not be disposed of in the domestic waste.
The abbreviations used for the respective heavy metals are:
Cd = cadmium, Hg = mercury, Pb = lead.
You can return your used batteries free of charge to municipal collection
points or anywhere where batteries are sold!
Certificate of Quality
All quality-relevant activities and processes carried out within Testboy GmbH
are subject to ongoing monitoring within the framework of a quality management
system. Furthermore, Testboy GmbH confirms that the testing equipment and
instruments used during the calibration process are subject to an ongoing
inspection process.
Declaration of conformity
The product conforms to the most recent directives. For further information,
go to www.testboy.de
Introduction
The product is an endoscope camera, which enables areas that are difficult to
access to be viewed clearly.
Via the cable, the endoscope camera can be maneuvered easily at narrow points
that cannot otherwise be examined in detail. This enables, for example, cable
ducts, motor cylinder walls, drywalls, suspended plasterboard ceilings, etc.
to be investigated. The instrument not only transmits a live image but also
allows photos and videos to be taken of the conditions being viewed. The
display can be rotated in any direction and/or mirrored to make maneuvering
easier. The instrument is supplied with a selection of gripper tools, which
are used, for example, to reach/retrieve small parts. On the camera head is a
light to illuminate narrow points without difficulty. The camera is also
equipped with an integrated torch to also illuminate the user’s surroundings.
Saved images can subsequently be viewed via computer or even on the instrument
itself. Downloading data is, of course, also part of the functionality. As the
data is saved on a micro SD card, there are various ways to download and store
it externally. The instrument has an integrated battery, which can be charged
via the micro USB interface using any conventional USB charger or USB port.
To avoid damaging it, the camera cable can be unscrewed from the instrument
and stored separately.
Operation
Features
– Colour LCD
– Adjustable lighting
– Video and photo option
– Image rotation and mirroring
– Integrated torch
– Gripper tools
- Torch on/off
- Torch
- Connection for camera
- Up button
- Down button
- Menu button
- Back button
- OK button
- Camera button
- Light on/off
- On/off button
- USB connection
- Micro USB connection
- Micro SD card slot
- Battery compartment
- Camera connection, male (instrument side)
- Camera connection, female (camera side)
Charging the battery
The instrument contains an integrated lithium-ion battery. When the battery
status is low, an empty battery symbol is displayed at the top left on the
edge of the display. When this status is displayed, the instrument should be
recharged. The instrument is charged via the micro USB port. When the
instrument is fully charged, the charging cable should be removed. To achieve
the best possible battery performance, the instrument should not be connected
to a charger for more than 24 hours. The longest battery service life can be
guaranteed if the instrument is charged at least every 3 months for 2 hours.
The battery should not be charged in extremely cold environments.
Basic functions
To switch the measuring instrument on or off, press the on/off button (11) and
keep it pressed for 3 seconds.
Once the instrument is switched on, press the menu button (6) to call up the
display that sets up the basic functions. The screen shows the options
“Photo”, “Video”, “Resolution”, “Language”, “Brightness”, “Rotate”, “Time
Setting”, “Format”, “Reset System”, “Space” and “Version”. Press “back” (7) to
return to normal measuring mode.
After pressing the menu button in basic function mode, press “OK” (8) to set
the basic functions. Using the arrow buttons (4 and 5), select the preferred
value for the relevant setting. Once the preferred settings have been made,
they can be applied by pressing “OK” (8) again. Press the “back” button to
exit setting mode again.
The torch button (1) can be used to switch the torch on the instrument on and
off. The “light on/off” button (10) can switch the lighting rings around the
camera lens on and off again in three stages.
Taking a photo/video
To take a photo, press the camera button (9) briefly once. If the button is
held down, the instrument takes a video until the button is pressed again. A
photo/video can only be taken if the instrument has a micro SD card inserted.
Display and management of the saved images
In the “Photo” menu option, you will find all previously taken photos and you
can manage them here. Press the “menu” button (6) to access the main menu. Now
select the first menu option “Photo” and then press OK (8). The image last
taken is displayed. Use the “up” and “down” arrow buttons (4 and 5) to scroll
through the photos. Use the “menu” button (6) to display further options and
information. You now have the option to delete the most recent image or all
images. You will also receive information about the name, size of the file,
and resolution. To delete one or all files, select the relevant menu option
using the “up” and “down” arrow buttons (4 and 5) and confirm your selection
with “OK” (8). You will receive the prompt “Delete this file?”. Select “OK”
and confirm again with the “OK” button (8) to delete the file(s). To exit the
photo view, press the “back” button (7).
In the “Video” menu option, you will find all previously taken videos and you
can manage them here. Press the “menu” button (6) to access the main menu. Now
select the second menu option “Video” and then press OK (8). The video last
taken is displayed. Use the “up” and “down” arrow buttons (4 and 5) to scroll
through the videos. Pressing the “OK” button (8) plays the video. Use the
“menu” button (6) to display further options and information. You now have the
option to delete the most recent video or all videos.
You will also receive information about the name, size of the file, and
resolution. To delete one or all files, select the relevant menu option using
the “up” and “down” arrow buttons (4 and 5) and confirm your selection with
“OK” (8). You will receive the prompt “Delete this file?”. Select “OK” and
confirm again with the “OK” button (8) to delete the file(s). To exit the
video view, press the “back” button (7).
Settings
Resolution
In this menu, you can select option 3 “Resolution” with the OK button (8) and
set the preferred resolution. To do this, select the relevant option with the
“up” and “down” buttons (4 and 5) and confirm with the “OK” button (8).
Resolutions 640×480, 1280×720 and 192×1080 are available.
Language
In this menu, you can select option 4 “Language” with the OK button (8) and
set the preferred language. To do this, select the relevant option with the
“up” and “down” buttons (4 and 5) and confirm with the “OK” button (8).
Brightness
In this menu, you can select option 5 “Brightness” with the OK button (8) and
set the preferred screen brightness. To do this, select the relevant option
with the “up” and “down” buttons (4 and 5) and confirm with the “OK” button
(8).
Rotate
In this menu, you can select option 6 “Rotate” with the OK button (8) and set
the preferred display. A red “F” appears in the center of the bottom edge of
the screen. Select the preferred option with the “up” and “down” buttons (4
and 5).
The red “F” is then rotated or mirrored accordingly. Once the screen has been
rotated/mirrored as required, confirm the setting with the “OK” button (8).
Time Setting
In this menu, you can select option 7 “Time Setting” with the OK button (8)
and set the date and time. Start in the first field to set the year. Use the
“up” and “down” buttons (4 and 5) to select the number. The OK button takes
you to the next field “Month”, followed by the field “Day”. In the second
line, start with the hours, followed by minutes and seconds. Once the last
field has been filled accordingly, press the “OK” button (8) again and the
instrument skips to the selection options “OK” and “Cancel”. To apply the
settings, press the OK button (8) again, and if you want to cancel the action,
use the “up” and “down” buttons (4 and 5) to select the “Cancel” option and
then confirm it with the OK button (8).
Format
In this menu, you can select option 9 “Format” with the OK button (8), and
format the storage medium.
CAUTION! This will delete all previous photos/videos taken and all other
data on the storage medium!
Use the “up” and “down” buttons (4 and 5) to select the “OK” option and
confirm the selection with the “OK” button (8) to complete formatting.
Reset System
In this menu, you can select option 10 “Reset System” with the OK button (8)
and reset the system settings.
CAUTION! This will reset all previous instrument settings!
Use the “up” and “down” buttons (4 and 5) to select the “OK” option and
confirm the selection with the “OK” button (8) to complete formatting.
Space
Menu option 11 “Space” indicates how much storage space is available on the
relevant medium.
Example: “14.8 | 16 G” means that 14.8 GB of a possible 16 GB is free.
Technical data
| Display | 4.3″ color LCD |
|---|---|
| Image resolution | 1920×1080 pixels |
| Horizontal field of view | 70° |
| Focal length | 4 cm – 500 cm |
| Focus | Non-adjustable |
| File format | .jpg |
| Image storage | Micro SD card |
| Display of saved content | Photos/videos, which can be displayed on the screen |
| Power supply | Integrated battery |
| IP rating | IP67 |
| Lens diameter | 8 mm |
| Size | 175 × 100 × 30 mm |
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