BOSCH UniversalInspect Digital Inspection Camera Instructions

: June 12, 2024
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Table of Contents

BOSCH UniversalInspect Digital Inspection Camera
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Technical Specifications
Assembly
Operation
- Starting Operation
Safety instructions
Product Description and Specifications
- Product Features
- Display elements (selection)
Technical Data
Maintenance and Service
Disposal
References
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BOSCH UniversalInspect Digital Inspection Camera

Product Information

Product Name: UniversalInspect
Manufacturer: Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH
Model Number: 1 609 92A 85J
Country of Origin: Germany
Website: www.bosch-pt.com
Date of Manual: 19th January 2023

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Precautions:

Only allow qualified professionals to repair the inspection camera using original spare parts to ensure safety.
Avoid standing in water while using the inspection camera to reduce the risk of electric shock.

Product Description:

Please refer to the illustrations in the front section of the user manual.

Components:

(1) Gallery mode button
(7) Display

Technical Specifications

Digital Inspection Camera
Part Number: 3 603 F87 0..
Nominal Voltage: 6V (Alkaline-Manganese batteries)
Operating Temperature: -10°C to +50°C
Storage Temperature (without batteries): -20°C to +70°C
Relative Humidity: %
Minimum Bending Radius of Camera Cable: 30mm
Diameter of Camera Head: 8mm
Approximate Operating Time: 4 hours
Weight (according to EPTA-Procedure 01:2014): 0.39kg
Protection Class of Camera Head and Camera Cable: IP67
(dust-tight and protected against immersion in water up to 1m)

Assembly

For clear identification of your inspection camera, refer to the serial number (15) on the nameplate.

Power supply
The inspection camera can be operated with commercially available batteries. To open the battery compartment cover (17), press on the locking mechanism (16) and remove the battery compartment cover (17). Insert the batteries. When inserting the batteries, ensure that the polarity is correct according to the illustration on the inside of the battery compartment. Always replace all the batteries at the same time. Only use batteries from the same manufacturer and which have the same capacity.

Remove the batteries from the inspection camera when not using it for longer periods. The batteries can corrode and self-discharge during prolonged storage.

Note: The ribbon (20) in the battery compartment is used to conveniently remove the batteries.

Battery charge indicator
The state of charge of the batteries is shown on the battery charge indicator (d) whenever a button is pressed. If the battery symbol is empty, you have to replace the batteries; inspections are no longer possible.

Fitting the Mirror, Hook or Magnet

The mirror (22), the hook (23) or the magnet (25) can be fitted on the camera head (10) as accessories. Hook the mirror (22) or hook (23) into one of the two holes (9) on the camera head (10) and fit the sleeve (24) for attaching the accessory (see figure A). Push the magnet (25) into the sleeve (24) and hook it into one of the two holes (9) on the camera head (10). Fit the sleeve (24) for attaching the accessory (see figure B).
Note: The magnet (25) and the hook (23) are only suitable for moving and removing loose, small and light objects. The inspection camera or the accessory can be damaged with too strong a pull.

Power Supply:

Note: The tape (20) in the battery compartment allows for easy removal of the batteries.

Battery Level Indicator:

Mount mirror, hook, or magnet

Operation

Initial Setup:

Slide the formatted micro-SD card (19) all the way into the slot (18).

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* Protect the inspection camera against moisture and direct sunlight. The camera cable and camera head are watertight. However, the handheld device and the batteries are not protected against water. If they come into contact with water, there is a risk of electric shock or damage.
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- Do not use the inspection camera if the lens on the camera head (10) has fogged up. Switch the inspection camera on only if the moisture has evaporated. The inspection camera may otherwise become damaged.
- The switched-on light (11) can become hot during operation. To avoid burns, do not touch the light.
- Do not subject the inspection camera to extreme temperatures or variations in temperature. For example, do not leave it in a car for extended periods of time. In case of large variations in temperature, allow the inspection camera to adjust to the ambient temperature before putting it into operation.

Starting Operation

Switching On and Off
To switch on the inspection camera, press the on/off button (4). Photo mode (13) ap-pears on the display (7) (magnification 1.0 and illumination 50 %). To switch off the inspection camera, press and hold the on/off button (4) for more than 3 seconds. If no button on the inspection camera is pressed for approx. 20 minutes, then the inspection camera will automatically switch itself off to preserve battery life.

Photo mode
After being switched on, the inspection camera is in photo mode (13). To switch from gallery mode to photo mode (13), press the (2) button. Pressing the (2) button again actuates the shutter release. A maximum of 8 images can be saved to the inspection camera’s local memory. Every further image that is taken deletes the oldest image in the local memory. If more than 8 images are to be saved, a micro SD card (4 GB–32 GB) must be inserted into the slot (18). When a micro SD card in FAT32 format is inserted, all images are automatically transferred from the local memory to the micro SD card and deleted from the local memory. All further images are saved on the micro SD card. All images are automatically saved in the “Bosch” folder.
Note: All images are saved in their original state, i.e. without magnification or rotation. Note: If an image was taken with black and white contrast, it cannot be called up in col-our.

Gallery mode
Briefly pressing the (1) button opens gallery mode (14). The (6) and (5) buttons can be used to scroll backwards or forwards through the images you have taken. Briefly pressing the on/off button (4) shows the (h) and (i) symbols on the display. Pressing the (5) button deletes the image. Pressing the (6) button stops the deletion process. Briefly pressing the on/off button (4) reactivates gallery mode (14). Pressing the (1) or (2) button switches to photo mode (13).

Status bar
The status bar (b) is shown on the display for approx. 3 seconds each time a button is pressed. It shows:

Photo mode (a) (brightness/black and white contrast) or gallery mode (e)
The selected magnification (c)
The state of charge of the batteries (d)

Setting the Brightness and the Black and White Contrast in the Camera Head
Switching the camera on also switches on the illumination light (11) in the camera head. The set brightness is 50 %. To brighten the camera image, you can adjust the brightness or the black and white contrast. This adjustment can be set to one of four levels (100 %, black and white contrast, 0 %, 50 %). Press the (6) button repeatedly until the required brightness level has been reached or the black and white contrast has been set.
Note: The set brightness is 100 % for black and white contrast.

Do not look directly into the light (11) and do not direct the light onto other people. The light can blind your eyes.

To reduce brightness and switch off the camera light (11), press the (6) button repeatedly until the required brightness level has been reached or the light has been switched off.

Magnifying the image in the display (zooming in)
Briefly pressing the magnification button (5) magnifies the image in the display by a factor of 1.5 or 2.

Rotating the Image on the Display
The (3) button rotates the image on the display through 180°.

Transferring Images
It is possible to transfer images by inserting a micro SD card (19) in FAT32 format. When the formatted micro SD card (19) is inserted, all images are automatically transferred from the local memory to the micro SD card (19) and deleted from the local memory.

Inserting the Micro SD Card
Only use micro SD cards between 4 GB and 32 GB which support FAT32 format. If necessary, format the micro SD card (19) in FAT32 format before inserting it. Insert the formatted micro SD card (19) all the way into the slot (18).

Displaying Licences
You can have the licence information shown on the display of the measuring tool. To do this, press and hold the gallery mode button (1) until the licence information appears on the display. The buttons for scrolling forwards (5) and scrolling backwards (6) can be used to scroll through the licences. Briefly press the on/off button (4) to leave the licence displays.

Working Advice
Check the environment that you want to inspect, paying particular attention to obstacles or hazardous areas. Bend the camera cable (8) so that the camera head can be easily introduced into the en-vironment to be inspected. Carefully introduce the camera cable. Adjust the brightness of the camera illumination light (11) so that the image is easily recognizable. When photographing highly reflective objects, for example, you can achieve better results in lower light or using black and white contrast setting. If objects to be inspected look blurred, then reduce or increase the distance between camera head (10) and object.

Errors – causes and corrective measures

Other displays

Work Instructions:

Cause	Solution
Error display on the screen	Insert a micro-SD card with a storage capacity of

4GB to
32GB.
Incorrectly formatted micro-SD card| Format the micro-SD card to FAT32 and insert it again.
Micro-SD card not inserted| Insert the micro-SD card.
Memory is empty| Start capturing images or videos to utilize the memory.

Additional Indications:

Cause	Effect

Micro-SD card inserted while the inspection camera is powered
on| Data is being read.
No data stored| The inspection camera is powered on with an empty memory.

Safety instructions

All instructions must be read and observed. The safeguards integrated into the inspection camera may be compromised if the inspection camera is not used in accordance with these instructions. STORE THESE IN-STRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE.
Have the inspection camera repaired only by a qualified repair person and only using identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the inspection camera is maintained.
Do not operate the inspection camera in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dusts. Sparks can be created in the inspection camera which may ignite the dust or fumes.
Remove the batteries from the inspection camera when not using it for longer periods. The batteries can corrode and self-discharge during prolonged storage.
Do not direct the light beam at persons or animals and do not stare into the light beam yourself (even from a distance).
Check the work area before using the inspection camera. No part of the inspec-tion camera may come into contact with electrical cables, moving parts or chemical substances. Interrupt the electric circuit of electrical cables running through the work area. These measures reduce the risk of explosions, electric shock and damage to property.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment like protective goggles, pro-tective gloves or a protective mask, if there are substances harmful to health in the work area. Sewers or similar areas can contain solid, liquid or gaseous sub-stances that are poisonous, infectious, corrosive or otherwise harmful to health.
Pay particular attention to cleanliness if you work in areas with substances harmful to health. Do not eat during work. Avoid contact with substances harmful to health, and clean hands and other body parts that could have come into contact with them with hot soapy water after work. This reduces the danger to health.
Do not stand in water if you are using the inspection camera. Working in water poses a risk of electric shock.
Keep the magnetic accessories away from implants and other medical devices, e.g. pacemakers or insulin pumps. The magnets in the accessories generate a field that can impair the function of im-plants and medical devices.
Keep the magnetic accessories away from magnetic data storage media and magnetically-sensitive devices. The effect of the magnets in the accessories can lead to irreversible data loss.

Product Description and Specifications

Please observe the illustrations at the beginning of this operating manual.

Intended Use
The digital inspection camera is suitable for inspecting areas that are dark or difficult to access. It is also suitable for moving and removing small and light objects (e.g. small screws) after fitting the supplied accessories on the camera head. The digital inspection camera must not be used for medical purposes. It is likewise not in-tended for removing pipe blockages or installing cables.

Product Features

The numbering of the product features refers to the representation of the inspection camera on the graphic pages.

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Gallery mode button
Photo mode/shutter release button
Button for rotating the image through 180°
On/off button Gallery mode: Button for starting the deletion process (2nd level)
Magnification button (zoom) (1st level) Button for scrolling forwards or deleting an image (2nd level)
Brightness/black and white contrast button (1st level) Button for scrolling backwards or stopping the deletion process (2nd level)
Display
Camera cable
Hole for attaching accessories (2×)
Camera head
Illumination light in the camera head (4×)
Camera lens
Display in photo mode
Display in gallery mode
Serial number
Locking mechanism for battery compartment cover
Battery compartment cover
Slot for micro SD card
Micro SD card (4 GB … 32 GB)a)
Ribbon for removing the batteries
Protective bag
Mirror
Hook
Sleeve for attaching accessories (2×)
Magnet

Accessories shown or described are not included in the delivery, nor are they part of the Bosch range of accessories.

Display elements (selection)

(a) Photo mode: Brightness/black and white contrast
(b) Status bar
(c) Selected magnification
(d) Battery state of charge
(e) Gallery mode
(f) Symbol for scrolling backwards
(g) Symbol for scrolling forwards
(h) Symbol for stopping the deletion process
(i) Symbol for deleting an image

Technical Data

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Free of condensation

For clear identification of your inspection camera, see the serial number (15) on the type plate.

Maintenance and Service

Maintenance and Cleaning
Never immerse the inspection camera in water or other liquids. Always keep the inspection camera clean. Clean the inspection camera and all accessories particularly thoroughly after you have worked in areas with substances harmful to health. Wipe off any dirt using a damp, soft cloth. Do not use any detergents or solvents. Clean the camera lens (12) in particular regularly and make sure to check for any lint.

After-Sales Service and Application Service
Our after-sales service responds to your questions concerning maintenance and repair of your product as well as spare parts. You can find explosion drawings and information on spare parts at:
www.bosch-pt.com
The Bosch product use advice team will be happy to help you with any questions about our products and their accessories. In all correspondence and spare parts orders, please always include the 10‑digit article number given on the nameplate of the product.

Great Britain
Robert Bosch Ltd. (B.S.C.)
P.O. Box 98
Broadwater Park
North Orbital Road
Denham Uxbridge
UB 9 5HJ
At www.bosch-pt.co.uk you can order spare parts or arrange the collection of a product in need of servicing or repair.
Tel. Service: (0344) 7360109
E-Mail: boschservicecentre@bosch.com
People’s Republic of China
China Mainland
Bosch Power Tool (China) Co. Ltd.
Bosch Service Center
567, Bin Kang Road
Bin Kang District
Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province
China 310052
Tel.: (0571) 8887 5566 / 5588
Fax: (0571) 8887 6688 x 5566# / 5588#
E-Mail: bsc.hz@cn.bosch.com
www.bosch-pt.com.cn
You can find further service addresses at: www.bosch- pt.com/serviceaddresses

Disposal

The inspection camera, accessories and packaging should be sorted for environmental-friendly recycling.

Do not dispose of the inspection camera or batteries with household waste!

Only for EU countries:
In accordance with Directive 2012/19/EU and Directive 2006/66/EC respectively, inspection cameras that are no longer usable and defective/drained batteries must be collected separately and recycled in an environmentally friendly manner. If disposed incorrectly, waste electrical and electronic equipment may have harmful effects on the environment and human health, due to the potential presence of hazardous substances.

Only for United Kingdom:
According to The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013
(SI 2013/3113) (as amended) and the Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009 (SI 2009/890) (as amended), products that are no longer usable must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.