WOHLER VE 400 HD Video Endoscope Instruction Manual

WOHLER VE 400 HD Video Endoscope

Product Information

The product is a videoscope, also known as a videoendoscope. It comes with a high-definition (HD) videoscope, a 32GB micro-SD memory card with a USB card adapter, a micro-USB cable with a power adapter, and a transport case. The videoscope has various technical specifications, including interfaces, operating temperature, power supply, battery charging time, battery life, additional lamp, and recording format. It also has a display that shows options for taking photos, recording videos, and playing back recorded videos. The product has a camera cable with a camera head and various buttons for settings, mode switching, recording, and adjusting the brightness of the LEDs.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Storage and Transport:
   When not in use, store the videoscope properly and transport it safely.

2. Disposal:
   Follow the appropriate disposal methods for the videoscope.

3. Assembly and Functions:
   Refer to the user manual for detailed instructions on assembling the videoscope and understanding its functions.

4. Before Inspection:
   Prior to using the videoscope for inspection, ensure that the appropriate probe is attached correctly.

Operation:

• Power On/Off:

To turn on the videoscope, press the power button. After approximately 3 seconds, the start screen will appear followed by the camera image. To turn off the videoscope, press and hold the
power button.

• Freeze Image:

To freeze the current image during inspection, press the corresponding button.

• Rotate Image:

To rotate the image during inspection, use the provided controls.

• Recording:

To take photos or record videos, press the corresponding buttons. The display will show the photo/video number and duration.

• Playback:

To play back recorded videos, connect the videoscope to a computer using a suitable card adapter and read the data.

Settings:
Access the settings menu to adjust various options such as photo settings, video settings, recording settings, auto power off, frequency, language, date and time format, default settings, and version information.

Service:
For any service-related inquiries or assistance, refer to the user manual or contact customer support.

General

Scope of supply

1 m probe with Ø 5.5 mm camera head and 1 videoscope connec- tion cable 1.5 m
or
1 m probe wit Ø 3.9 mm camera head
32 GB micro SD memory card with USB card adapter
Micro USB cable with power pack
Transport case
CAUTION!
The videoscope could be damaged if transported improperly!

Storage and transport

• CAUTION!
  The videoscope could be damaged if transported improperly!
  To avoid damage occurring during transport it is imperative to transport the device in the original case envisaged for the purpose.

• CAUTION!
  When transporting, do not roll the flexible probe cable tighter than required to fit it in the padded  foam insert.

Disposal
Do not dispose of electronic equipment along with household waste. Dispose of electronic equipment in accordance with applicable environmental regu-lations.
Batteries are considered hazardous waste. Dis-pose of batteries at the collection points provided.

Address
Wöhler Technik GmbH
Wöhler-Platz 1
33181 Bad Wünnenberg
Tel.: +49 2953 73-100
Fax: +49 2953 73-250
www.woehler.de

Technical data

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Notes

Symbols used in this operating manual

CAUTION!
Highlights risks that can lead to damage occurring to the device.

NOTE!
Highlights tips and other useful information.

Cautionary notes when operating

• CAUTION!
  Use the videoscope only when the ambient tem-perature is within the specified range

• CAUTION!
  Keep the videoscope clean and dry at all times. In particular, make sure that the waterproof coating protecting the probe does not get scratched.

• CAUTION!
  Never open the device housing. Device parts and the rechargeable battery must only be replaced in the factory.

• CAUTION!
  Use a 5 V battery charger only to charge the re-chargeable battery

Design and functions

Fig. 12: Front view of Wöhler VE 400

Legend

1. On/Off key : Press and hold for 2 s
2. key (settings):
   • To access the settings menu
   • To delete an image or a video from the image gallery
3. M-key (mode): Toggle between image, video and playback modes
4. Arrow key : Up/down, rotate image
5. Arrow key : Up/down, rotate image
6. OK ke y: Confirm action, freeze image
7. key (record): Start / stop recording video
8. Lighting key : Adjust brightness of LEDs
9. Connector to connect camera cable and camera head
10. Supplementary lighting
11. On/Off key supplementary lighting
12. Loudspeaker
13. Microphone (activated in settings menu)
14. Reset key
15. Charger cable port
16. Card slot for memory card

Display

M-key to select mode:

1. Image

2. Video

3. Video playback
   Set via key:

4. Microphone

5. Time and date
   Status indicator

6. Memory card inserted

7. Battery charge status

Prior to inspection

Replacing the probe

• To remove the probe undo the gland nut, then disconnect the probe from the monitor.
• To connect the probe to the monitor, insert the probe into the female connector ensuring the notch on the male connector is precisely aligned with the red dot on the female con-nector.
• Then tighten the gland nut finger-tight.
• Remove the black protective cap from the probe before use.

Fig. 16: Connecting the probe

NOTE!
Connect the camera probe before switching on the Wöhler VE 400. If you connect the probe when the device is switched on, you will need to restart the Wöhler VE 400.

Inserting the memory card

• Switch off the Wöhler VE 400.
  The memory card slot is located on the bottom of the device below the black cover

• To remove the memory card: Press the card in lightly until it is ejected, then pull out the memory card.

• Always insert the memory card so that the label faces upward (towards the display).

CAUTION!
Never use force when inserting or removing the memory card.

Charging the recharge-able battery
The battery symbol on the top right of the display indicates the charge status of the rechargeable battery.

• To charge the videoscope connect the power pack, included in the scope of supply, to the USB port on the bottom of the device. Connect the power pack to the mains.

The On/Off key flashes red (Fig. 1, position 1) while the battery is being charged.
The Wöhler VE 400 remains ready for operation throughout the charging process.

Operating

Power on/off

• To power the device on/off press and hold the On/Off key (1) for approx. 2 seconds.

The start screen is displayed after 3 seconds, followed immediately by the live camera image.

6.2 Freezing the image
• To freeze an image, press the OK key.
• To return to the normal image mode, press the OK key again.

6.3 Rotating an image
• To rotate an image 90° in the display, press the arrow up key.
6.4 Probe viewing angle (Ø 5.5 mm only)
Press the black switch on the probe connec-tion to change the viewing angle of the probe from 0° to 90° side view.

Fig. 17: Ø 5.5 mm probe Wöhler VE 400; the arrow indicates the switch to change the viewing angle.

NOTE! If the battery voltage is very low, the message “no camera” appears on the screen after switching the viewing angle. In this case the camera must be restarted.

Recording

Fig. 18: Image and video mode

• Press the M-key to select the image or video mode.
• Press the • key to capture an image or to start recording a video.
• Press the • key again to stop recording a video.

NOTE!
After 10 minutes the Wöhler VE 400 stops recording automatically. If you want to continue the video,  you have to start it again.

NOTE!
To record audio along with the video you must switch on the microphone in the Settings menu,  see chapter 7.

Playback

Fig. 19: Playback mode

• Press the M-key to select the playback mode.
• It is now possible to scroll through the image and video files using the arrow keys.

NOTE!
The image/video number as well as the total number of recorded files are displayed on the top  right of the display.
The length of the current video is displayed on the bottom left of the display.

Deleting files

• Press the OK key to start/stop the video play-back.
• Press the M-key to exit the playback mode.
• Press the M-key to select the playback mode.
• Use the arrow keys to select the image or video to be deleted.
• To delete the file press the key , then  press the OK key to confirm your intention.
  You have the option to delete the selected image/video file or all of the images/videos.

Transferring image and video files to a PC
Power off the videoscope.

Option 1:

• Power off the videoscope.
• Remove the micro SD memory card and insert it into a PC with the aid of suitable card adapt-er, then read out the data.

Option 2:

• Power on the videoscope.
• Connect the monitor with the PC using a USB cable, then save the image and video files to the PC.

Settings

NOTE!
Settings confirmed by pressing the OK key are saved when the device is switched off and on  again.

• Use the M-key to select the image or video mode, depending on if the settings are to be applied to the images or videos.
• After selecting the desired mode, press the key followed by the M-key to access the corresponding settings menu.
• Use the arrow keys to scroll to the desired parameter, then press the OK key to open the corresponding settings menu.
• Press the OK key to confirm your selection.
• To exit the settings menu, press the key.

Image settings

• Press the M-key to select the image mode.
• Press the key

The settings menu to configure the date display appears.

Date display

• Press the OK key to select if you wish the date is to be displayed in saved image files or not.

**Video settings

** Fig. 21: Video mode

Resolution

• 1080 pixels (full HD) or 720 pixels (HD)

Date display

• Select if the date is to be displayed in a saved video file or not.

Recording

• Off: The microphone is deactivated. Videos are recorded without sound.
• On: The microphone is activated. Videos are recorded with sound.

General settings

Fig. 22: Image and video mode

• Press the M-key to select the image mode or the video mode.

• Press the key
  The corresponding settings menu for images or videos is displayed.

• Press the M-key.
  The general camera settings are displayed.

Auto power off

• Select when the videoscope will automatically power off if no keys are pressed for a speci-fied period of time.

Frequency

• 50 Hz or 60 Hz

Language

• Chinese, German, Japanese, English, Span-ish, French, Italian, Russian.

Time and date

• Use the arrow keys to select the respective digit, then press the OK key to move to the next respective digit.

Format

• This option allows you to delete all of the image files and video files saved on the vide-oscope.

Standard settings

• This option resets all settings on the device to factory settings.

Version

• Firmware version

Warranty and Service

Warranty
Each Wöhler VE 400 Videoscope will be tested in all functions and will leave our factory only after extensive quality control testing.
If used properly, the warranty period for the Wöh-ler VE 400 will be twelve month from the date of sale. Batteries are not covered by this warranty.
This warranty does not cover the freight and pack-ing costs when the device is sent to the factory for repair.
Service by non authorized personnel or making modifications to the Video Endoscope voids any warranty.

Service
Wöhler has built our reputation on excellence in customer service. Therefore, of course, we are readily available to assist you after the warranty period ends.

• Send us the device and we will repair it and return it to you with our package service.
• Immediate help is provided by our technical staff over the telephone.

Declaration of conformity

The product

Product name: Wöhler VE 400 Videoscope
complies with the key safety requirements set down in the guidelines of the Council for the Harmonization of the Legal Requirements of the Member States in relation to the electromagnetic compatibility (2014/30/EU).

The following standards were availed of to evaluate the product in respect of the elec-tromagnetic compatibility:

• EN 55032: 2015
• EN 61000-3-2: 2014
• EN 61000-3-3: 2013
• EN 55024: 2010+A1: 2015

Bad Wünnenberg, 10.08.2022

Johannes Lötfering, Geschäftsführer/Managing Director

UKCA Declaration of Conformity

The manufacturer:
Wöhler Technik GmbH
Wöhler-Platz 1, D-33181 Bad Wünnenberg
hereby declares that the following product:

• Product: Videoscope
• Model: Wöhler VE 400

is in conformity with the requirements of the following legislation:
Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016
The following standards were used to access the products in terms of electromagnetic compatibility:

• BS EN 55032: 2015
• BS EN 61000-3-2: 2014
• BS EN 61000-3-3: 2013
• BS EN 55024: 2010+A1: 2015
• Bad Wünnenberg, 10.08.2022

Johannes Lötfering, Geschäftsführer/Managing Director

Points of sale and service

Germany
Wöhler Technik GmbH Wöhler-Platz 1
33181 Bad Wünnenberg
Tel.: +49 2953 73-100
Fax: +49 2953 73-96100 info@woehler.de
www.woehler.de

Wöhler West
Steiger-Stein-Str. 5 44805 Bochum
Tel.: +49 234 516993-0 Fax: +49 234 516993-99
west@woehler.de

Wöhler Süd Gneisenaustr.12 80992 München
Tel.: +49 89 1589223-0
Fax: +49 89 1589223-99
sued@woehler.de

USA
Wohler USA Inc.
208 S Main Street Middleton, MA 01949
Tel.: +1 978 750 9876 www.wohlerusa.com

Italy
Wöhler Italia srl
Via Coraine 21
37010 Costermano VR
Tel. +39 045 6200080
Fax. +39 045 6201508 info@woehler.it
www.woehler.it

Austria
Wöhler GmbH Industriezone
31150 Wilhelmsburg Tel.: +43 2742 90855-11
Fax: +43 2742 90855-22 info@woehler.de

Czech Republic Wöhler Bohemia s.r.o. Za Naspern 1993
393 01 Pelhrimov
Tel.: +420 565 323 076
Fax: +420 565 323 078 info@woehler.cz

France
Wöhler France SARL 17 impasse de Grousset 31590 LAVALETTE
Tel.: +33 5 61 52 40 39
Fax: +33 5 62 27 11 31 info@woehler.fr
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References

• Wöhler France SARL
• Wohler USA Inc.

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