BOSCH Professional GIC 120 Battery Inspection Camera Instruction Manual

: June 13, 2024
: Bosch

Table of Contents

Safety instructions
Product Description and Specifications
Assembly
Operation
Starting Operation
Working Advice
Maintenance and Service
- Maintenance and Cleaning
Disposal
References
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BOSCH Professional GIC 120 Battery Inspection Camera

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 INSTRUCTIONS 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.
u 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 inspection 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, protective 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 substances 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 implants 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 intended 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.

Product Features

(1) Handheld device
(2) On/off button
(3) Black and white button
(4) Lighting/brightness button
(5) Display
(6) Magnification button
(7) Camera cable
(8) Camera head
(9) Illumination light in the camera head
(10) Camera lens
(11) Removable battery compartment
(12) Battery compartment cover
(13) Locking mechanism for battery compartment cover
(14) Camera connection
(15) Locking mechanism for camera cable
(16) Magnet
(17) Hook
(18) Mirror

Display elements (selection)

(a) Status bar
(b) Selected magnification
(c) Selected lighting/brightness
(d) Battery state of charge
(e) Compass View with reference point

Technical Data

Digital inspection camera		GIC 120
Article number		3 601 B411. .
Rated voltage	V=	6
Non-rechargeable batteries alkaline manganese)		4x 1.5VLR6 (AA)

Relative air humidity	%	5-95A)
Length of camera cable	m	1.2
Smallest bend radius of camera	mm	25
cable
Camera head diameter	mm	8.5
Display resolution		320X 240
Approx. operating time	h	5B)
Weight according to	kg	0.5
EPTA-ProcedureOl:2014

Dimensions

(length x width x height)

| mm| 197X 85X 49
Operating temperature| ·c| -!Oto+50
Storage temperature (handheld device without batteries)| ·c| -20to+60

A) Free of condensation
B) at 50 % brightness of the light in the camera head

Assembly

Using alkali-manganese batteries is recommended to operate the inspection camera. To open the battery compartment cover (12), press the locking mechanism (13) and lift open the battery compartment cover (12). Pull out the battery compartment (11) and insert the batteries. When inserting the batteries, ensure that the polarity is correct according to the illustration on the inside of the battery compartment (11). Push in the battery compartment (11) as far as it will go and close the battery compartment cover (12).
If the state of charge of the batteries is low, the symbol will first appear in the display. When the battery symbol is empty, you have to replace the batteries because inspections are no longer possible. Always replace all the batteries at the same time. Only use batteries from the same manufacturer and which have the same capacity.

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

Fitting the camera cable (see figure A) For operation of the inspection camera, the camera cable (7) must be fitted on the handheld device (1). Push the connector of the camera cable (7) onto the camera connection (14) in the correct position until it clicks into place.
Assembly
Removing the camera cable (see figure B) To remove the camera cable (7), press the locking mechanism (15) and pull the connector out of the handheld device (1).

Fitting the mirror, magnet or hook (see figure C) The mirror (18), the magnet (16) and the hook (17) can be fitted on the camera head (8) as accessories.
Assembly
Push one of the three accessories, as shown in the figure, all the way onto the recess on the camera head (8).
Note: The magnet (16) and the hook (17) 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.

Operation

Keep the handheld device (1) and the batteries dry and protect them from direct sunlight. The camera cable and camera head are watertight if assembled correctly. 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.
Do not use the inspection camera if the lens on the camera head (8) 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 (9) 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 (2). The start screen is shown in the display (5) for a short time.
Note: If the camera cable is not fitted when switching on, the display will show an error message.
To switch off the inspection camera, press the On/Off button (2) again.
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.

Regulating the illumination light in the camera head To brighten the camera image, you can switch on the light (9) in the camera head and regulate the brightness. There are 4 settings for adjusting the brightness (0 %, 25 %, 50 %, 100 %).
To switch on the camera light (9) and increase the brightness, press the lighting/brightness button (4) repeatedly until the required brightness level has been reached.

Do not look directly into the light (9) and do not direct the light onto other people. The light can blind your eyes.

To reduce brightness and switch off the camera light (9), press the lighting/brightness button (4) 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 (6) magnifies the image in the display by a factor of 1.5 or 2.
Black and white button
By briefly pressing the black and white button (3) button, you can switch the display between colour rendition and black and white rendition. Black and white rendition can improve the contrast, for example. Compass View with reference point (Up-Indicator) (see figure D)

Pressing the black and white button (3) for a long time opens Compass View (e). In this view, the yellow reference point (Up Indicator) shows where up is physically located in the image.
Note: Limited function if mirror (18) is fitted and/or with a vertically aligned camera cable (7)
Status bar
The status bar (a) is shown on the display for approx. 2 seconds each time a button is pressed. It shows:
– The selected magnification (b)
– The selected brightness (c)
– The state of charge of the batteries (d)

Working Advice

Check the environment that you want to inspect, paying particular attention to obstacles or hazardous areas. Bend the camera cable (7) so that the camera head can be easily introduced into the environment to be inspected. Carefully introduce the camera cable.
Adjust the brightness of the camera illumination light (9) so that the image is easily recognisable. When photographing highly reflective objects, for example, you can achieve better results in lower light If objects to be inspected look blurred, then reduce or increase the distance between camera head (8) and object.

Maintenance and Service

Maintenance and Cleaning

Do not immerse the handheld device (1) 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 (10) 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.
Malaysia

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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 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.