PCE Instruments PCE-VE Series Industrial Borescope User Manual

: June 12, 2024
: PCE Instruments

Table of Contents

PCE Instruments PCE-VE Series Industrial Borescope
Safety notes
Specifications
Delivery scope
Device description
Function modes
Key assignment
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PCE Instruments PCE-VE Series Industrial Borescope

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Safety notes

Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel. Damage or injuries caused by non- observance of the manual are excluded from our liability and not covered by our warranty.

The device must only be used as described in this instruction manual. If used otherwise, this can cause dangerous situations for the user and damage to the meter.
The instrument may only be used if the environmental conditions (temperature, relative humidity, …) are within the ranges stated in the technical specifications. Do not expose the device to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, extreme humidity or moisture.
Do not expose the device to shocks or strong vibrations.
The case should only be opened by qualified PCE Instruments personnel.
Never use the instrument when your hands are wet.
You must not make any technical changes to the device.
The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use only pH-neutral cleaner, no abrasives or solvents.
The device must only be used with accessories from PCE Instruments or equivalent.
Before each use, inspect the case for visible damage. If any damage is visible, do not use the device.
Do not use the instrument in explosive atmospheres.
The measurement range as stated in the specifications must not be exceeded under any circumstances.
Non-observance of the safety notes can cause damage to the device and injuries to the user.

We do not assume liability for printing errors or any other mistakes in this manual. We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of business. If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments. The contact details can be found at the end of this manual.

Specifications

Technical data of the endoscope PCE-VE 800N4| PCE-VE 400N4| PCE- VE 900N4
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Cable / head diameter| 2.8 mm| 4 mm| 2 mm
Camera head movement

direction

| 4-way
Camera head length| 8 mm| 18 mm| 7 mm
Bending radius| 7 mm| 8 mm| 6 mm
Camera head material| Titanium alloy
Camera lens material| Glass
Viewing angle| 80 °| 90 °| 80 °
Viewing direction| 0 °
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Focus area| 5 … 50 mm| 10 … 100 mm| 3 … 30 mm
Image sensor| 1/18″ colour| 1/9″ colour| 1/18″ colour
Resolution| 160000 pixels| 1000000 pixels| 160000 pixels
Frame rate| 30 Hz
Length borescope cable| 1.5 m 1.2 m
Material borescope cable| Tungsten
Protection class borescope cable| IP58| IP67| IP58
Operating conditions| Main unit: 0 … 45 °C / 15 … 90 % RH Cable: 0 … 60 °C
Display| 5″ 16:9 LCD
Interface| Micro USB
Video output| HDMI
Memory| SDHC memory card up to 64 GB
Power supply| Li-Ion battery 3350 mAh Mains adaptor 5 V
Dimensions| 33.5 x 14.5 x 8 cm
Weight| approx. 700 g

Delivery scope

1x borescope PCE-VE 800N4 / PCE-VE 400N4 / PCE-VE 900N4 1x mains adaptor incl. charger
1x card reader
1x memory card
2x Li-Ion battery set
1x HDMI cable 1x cleaning set
1x user manual
1x carrying case

Device description

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Display
Image memory
Charging indicator
Operating display
Freeze key (freeze image)
DOWN key
ON/OFF key
UP key
Menu key
OK key
Borescope cable
Micro USB socket (data transfer to PC)
HDMI socket (e. g. for external monitor)
SD card slot
Charging socket DC in
Reset key
Headphone jack
Video recording key
Illumination key
Image capture key
Display brightness

Function modes

The keys have different functions depending on which mode you are in.
These are the 4 different modes you can be in:

Mode	Function
Recording	Display shows camera image and optional setting options.
Playback	Images and videos on the microSD card are displayed.
Toolbar	The toolbar is visible at the top of the screen in recording mode.

Settings such as brightness, zoom, etc. can be changed here.
Menu| Contains all system settings.

Key assignment

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Note: “-” means no function of the key in the respective function mode.

Display icons

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Switch the instrument on/off
Press and hold the off/on key for about 2 seconds to switch the instrument on or off.

Menu

In recording mode, press the menu key once to open the menu. Use the up/down keys to select the desired setting parameter.
You can close the menu with the freeze key.
The menu contains the following system settings:

Language

Here you can choose between German, English, Chinese and Japanese. Confirm your setting with the OK key.

Date/time

Setting the date and time and the display format
Press the freeze key to go to the next setting option. Confirm your entry with the Ok key.

Save power

Here you can set when the instrument should switch off automatically.
You can select Off, 1 min, 3 min and 5 min. Confirm your setting with the OK key.

Print date

You can set whether only the date, date and time or nothing is saved on the image.
Confirm your setting with the OK key.

Format

Here you can format the microSD card in the borescope.
All data on the card will be irrevocably deleted. Confirm your setting with the OK key.

Reset everything

To reset the instruments to factory settings, select “Yes” in this menu item. Selecting “No” takes you back to the menu. If the instrument can no longer be operated, you can also use the reset key on the side of the instrument.

FW update
If a firmware update is available for the instrument, it can be installed via this menu item.

Rechargeable batteries
The batteries can be charged within the unit with the supplied mains adaptor, as well as with the external charger when removed.

Remove batteries
To remove the batteries, proceed as follows:

Loosen the screw of the bottom cover of the instrument.
Pull the battery unit out of the borescope.
Open the battery compartment by pulling off the cover.
Replace the batteries and reassemble the unit in reverse order. Make sure that the polarity is correct!

External charging

After removing the batteries from the instrument, place them in the charger. Make sure that the polarity is correct! As soon as the batteries are fully charged, you can re-insert them into the instrument.
Note: The batteries need approx. 8 hours to fully charge.

Contact
If you have any questions, suggestions or technical problems, please do not hesitate to contact us. You will find the relevant contact information at the end of this user manual.

Disposal

For the disposal of batteries in the EU, the 2006/66/EC directive of the European Parliament applies. Due to the contained pollutants, batteries must not be disposed of as household waste. They must be given to collection points designed for that purpose.
In order to comply with the EU directive 2012/19/EU we take our devices back. We either re-use them or give them to a recycling company which disposes of the devices in line with law.
For countries outside the EU, batteries and devices should be disposed of in accordance with your local waste regulations.
If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments.

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PCE Instruments’ contact information

Germany

Address: PCE Deutschland GmbH Im Langel 4 D-59872 Meschede Deutschland
Tel.: +49 (0) 2903 976 99 0
Fax: +49 (0) 2903 976 99 29
info@pce-instruments.com
www.pce-instruments.com/deutsch

United Kingdom
PCE Instruments UK Ltd

Address: Unit 11 Southpoint Business Park Ensign Way, Southampton Hampshire United Kingdom, SO31 4RF
Tel: +44 (0) 2380 98703 0
Fax: +44 (0) 2380 98703 9
info@pce-instruments.co.uk
www.pce-instruments.com/english

The Netherlands
PCE Brookhuis B.V.

Address: Institutenweg 15 7521 PH Enschede Nederland
Telefoon: +31 (0)53 737 01 92
info@pcebenelux.nl
www.pce-instruments.com/dutch

United States of America

ADDRESS: PCE Americas Inc.1201 Jupiter Park Drive, Suite 8 Jupiter / Palm Beach 33458 FL
USA
Tel: +1 561-320-9162
Fax: +1 561-320-9176
info@pce-americas.com
www.pce-instruments.com/us