TROTEC BO21 Videoscope Instructions

TROTEC BO21 Videoscope

Product Information

Specifications

• Model: BO21
• Language: English (EN)

Product Usage Instructions

Safety
Before using the video scope, it is important to familiarize yourself with the safety instructions:

• Only use the device for the visualization of objects.
• Use only accessories and spare parts approved by Trotec.
• Do not use the control unit with a display underwater.
• Do not make any unauthorized modifications, alterations, or structural changes to the device.

Personnel Qualification
Ensure that only qualified personnel handle the video scope to prevent any risks. Live parts should only be accessed by authorized specialists.

Potential Risks
Be aware of the following potential risks:

• Shock and pulling on the device can cause damage to the lens or light source.
• Electric shock due to contact with live parts. Do not touch any live parts and secure neighboring live parts by covering them or switching them off.
• Risk of short-circuit due to liquids penetrating the housing. Do not immerse the device or accessories in water and ensure no liquids enter the housing.
• Magnetic fields from accessories can affect pacemakers and implanted defibrillators. Maintain a minimum distance of 20 cm between the device and pacemakers or implanted defibrillators. Individuals with pacemakers or implanted defibrillators should not carry the device in their breast pocket.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

• Where can I download the latest version of the instructions and the EU declaration of conformity?
  You can download the current version of the instructions and the EU declaration of conformity here.

• Can I use the video scope for purposes other than object visualization?
  No, the video scope should only be used for the visualization of objects. Any other use is considered misuse.

• Can I make modifications or alterations to the device?
  No, unauthorized modifications, alterations, or structural changes to the device are forbidden.

• What should I do if liquids penetrate the housing?
  If liquids penetrate the housing, immediately remove the device from the liquid and ensure it is completely dry before using it again.

Information on the use of these instructions

Symbols

• Warning of electrical voltage
  This symbol indicates dangers to the life and health of persons due to electrical voltage.

• Warning
  This signal word indicates a hazard with an average risk level which, if not avoided, can result in serious injury or death.

• Caution
  This signal word indicates a hazard with a low risk level which, if not avoided, can result in minor or moderate injury.

• Note
  This signal word indicates important information (e.g. material damage), but does not indicate hazards.

• Info
  Information marked with this symbol helps you to carry out your tasks quickly and safely.

• Follow the manual
  Information marked with this symbol indicates that the instructions must be observed.

You can download the current version of the instructions and the EU declaration of conformity via the following link:

https://hub.trotec.com/?id=43269

Safety

Read this manual carefully before starting or using the device. Always store the manual near the device or its site of use.

• Do not use the device in potentially explosive rooms or areas and do not install it there.
• Do not use the device in an aggressive atmosphere.
• Do not use the device in atmospheres containing oil, sulfur, chlorine, or salt.
• Protect the device from permanent direct sunlight.
• Only use the device in de-energized facilities and objects. For reasons of safety, de-energize all plant components and objects before every inspection.
• Before using the measuring probes and camera heads, de-energize any circuits located in the walls.
• Before using the measuring probes and camera heads in metal pipes inside a wall, have an authorized specialist company carry out a check to ensure that the metal pipes are not electrically charged.
• For reasons of safety, do not use the measuring probes and camera heads for inspections of moving parts.
• Do not open the device.
• Do not remove any safety signs, stickers, or labels from the device. Keep all safety signs, stickers, and labels in legible condition.
• Never charge batteries that cannot be recharged.
• Different types of batteries and new and used batteries must not be used together.
• Insert the batteries into the battery compartment according to the correct polarity.
• Remove discharged batteries from the device. Batteries contain materials hazardous to the environment. Dispose of the batteries according to the national regulations.
• Remove the batteries from the device if you will not be using the device for a longer time.
• Never short-circuit the supply terminal in the battery compartment!
• Do not swallow batteries! If a battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns within 2 hours! These burns can lead to death!
• If you think batteries might have been swallowed or otherwise entered the body, seek medical attention immediately!
• Keep new and used batteries and an open battery compartment away from children.
• Observe the storage and operating conditions (see Technical data).

Intended use

• Only use the device for the visualization of objects.
• To use the device for its intended use, only use accessories and spare parts that have been approved by Trotec.
• Any use other than the intended use is regarded as misuse.

Reasonably foreseeable misuse
Do not use the device:

• in potentially explosive atmospheres
• in live environments
• in unsuitable liquids, e.g. acids and alkalis
• on people or animals

Do not use the control unit with a display underwater. Any unauthorized modifications, alterations, or structural changes to the device are forbidden.

Instructions for the use of video scopes
The video scope is a precision instrument. For this reason, please observe the following instructions and precautions when using video scopes:

• The probe is a precision component. Impact, compression, shock, and pulling on the device can cause damage to the lens or light source.
• Avoid excessive bending, stretching, twisting, and rolling of the probe cable as this may damage it and affect the function of the device.
• Extended use of this product may cause stains on the lens due to previous contamination, which in turn may result in blurred images during data collection. Use alcohol or acetone to clean the lens before use.
• Do not use the probe in inadmissible liquids. Clean the entire probe cable including the lens head immediately after use to prevent corrosion.
• If the device shows unusual reactions during operation, e. g. a flickering picture due to electromagnetic interference, stop the current operation immediately and switch off the device. Contact the supplier.

Personnel qualification
People who use this device must:

• take measures to protect themselves from direct contact with live parts.
• have read and understood the instructions, especially the Safety chapter.

Residual risks

Warning of electrical voltage

• Risk of death due to electric shock!
  An electric shock can result in severe personal injury or death! The device may only be used by all safety instructions listed here.

• Warning of electrical voltage
  Electric shock due to contact with live parts! Do not touch any live parts. Secure neighboring live parts by covering them or by switching them off.

• Warning of electrical voltage

  • There is a risk of a short circuit due to liquids penetrating the housing!
  • Do not immerse the device and the accessories in water. Make sure that no water or other liquids can enter the housing.

• Warning of electrical voltage
  Work on the electrical components must only be carried out by an authorized specialist company!

Warning

• Magnetic field!
  • The accessories magnet can affect pacemakers and implanted defibrillators!
  • Always keep a minimum distance of 20 cm between the device and pacemakers or implanted defibrillators. Persons with pacemakers or implanted defibrillators must not carry the device in their breast pocket.
• Warning
  Risk of damages or data loss due to magnetic field! Do not store, carry, or use the accessories magnet in the vicinity of data storage media or electronic devices such as hard drives, television units, gas meters or credit cards!
  There is a risk of data loss or damage. If possible, keep the highest safety distance possible (at
  least 1 m).

Warning

• Risk of suffocation!
  Do not leave the packaging lying around. Children may use it as a dangerous toy.

• Warning
  The device is not a toy and does not belong in the hands of children.

• Warning
  Dangers can occur to the device when it is used by untrained people in an unprofessional or improper way! Observe the personnel qualifications!

• Caution
  Keep a sufficient distance from heat sources.

• Note
  To prevent damage to the device, do not expose it to extreme temperatures, extreme humidity, or moisture.

• Note
  Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents to clean the device.

Information about the device

Device description

• The video scope BO21 serves to inspect concealed machine components and poorly accessible or inaccessible hollows.
• The camera is connected to the device via a flexible gooseneck probe.
• The probe is waterproof and can be immersed in water along with the camera head, e.g. to check whether there are any objects underneath the surface (e.g. for leak detection or drainage or sanitary work).

Device depiction

Accessories

Display and operating elements

Technical data

Dimensions

(length x width x height)

| 240 mm x 160 mm x 100 mm
Display| 2.4 inch digital LC color display
Resolution| 480 x 234 pixels
Frame rate| 30 fps
Camera diameter| 17 mm
Length of the gooseneck probe| 1 m
Range of vision| 5 to 15 cm
Field of vision| 68°
Zoom| 2x
Operating temperature| -10 °C to 50 °C
Storage temperature| -10 °C to 50 °C
Type of protection (gooseneck probe and camera head)| IP 67
Power supply| 4 x Alkaline LR6 AA 1.5 V battery

Scope of delivery

• 1 x Videoscope BO21
• 4 x Alkaline LR6 AA 1.5 V battery
• 1 x Accessory kit with mirror, hook, and magnet attachment
• 1 x Quick guide

Transport and storage

Note

• If you store or transport the device improperly, the device may be damaged.
• Note the information regarding transport and storage of the device.

Transport
When transporting the device, ensure dry conditions and protect the device from external influences e.g. by using a suitable bag.

Storage
When the device is not being used, observe the following storage conditions:

• dry and protected from frost and heat
• protected from dust and direct sunlight
• the storage temperature complies with the values specified in the Technical data
• Batteries are removed from the device

Operation

Inserting the batteries

Note
Make sure that the surface of the device is dry and the device is switched off.

1. Slide the lock (17) downwards.
   • The battery compartment’s lock is released.
2. Open the cover (18) of the battery compartment.
   • Remove any used batteries.
3. Insert the batteries with the correct polarity.
4. Close the lock (17) again.
   • The lock (17) engages and the battery compartment is closed.

Connecting the gooseneck probe

Note
Make sure that the surface of the device is dry and the device is switched off.

1. Connect the gooseneck probe (19) to the device port (20). To do so, insert the probe’s detent pin into the corresponding recess at the plug of the camera housing until they are connected in a way preventing rotation.
2. The device port (20) comes with a screw joint. Screw it down on the gooseneck probe.

Switching the device on and off

1. Press the Power button (11) for approx. 2 seconds.
   • The display switches on.
   • The device is ready for operation.
2. Briefly press the Power button (11).
   • The device switches off.

Aligning the camera/image

1. Move the gooseneck probe (2) into the desired position.
2. If required, you can rotate the camera image on the display by 180°. To do so, press the Image rotation button (13).
   • The camera image is displayed rotated by 180°.
3. Press the Image rotation button (13) again.
   • The camera image is displayed in the correct orientation again.
4. For underwater photos, the gooseneck probe (2) can be immersed.
   Make sure that the device itself does not make contact with water, otherwise it might be damaged.

Setting the camera illumination

1. Repeatedly press the Brightness button (14) until the desired level of illumination is set at the camera head.
   • The LED brightness indication (10) displays the current setting.

Setting the zoom factor

1. Repeatedly press the Zoom-in button (12) until the desired zoom factor has been set.
   • The center of the image is displayed enlarged.
   • The Enlargement factor indication (15) displays the current enlargement value. The value range is between 1.0 and 2.0.

Using accessories
The accessories include 3 attachments (6, 7, 8) for the camera head. If required, the attachments can be fastened to the camera head (1).

1. Fit the connecting piece of the attachment (21) to the camera head. Make sure not to damage the camera head.
2. To remove the attachment, carefully pull the connecting piece (21) off the camera head.

Errors and faults

The device has been checked for proper functioning several times during production. If malfunctions occur nonetheless, check the device according to the following list.

The device does not switch on:

• Check the charging status of the battery. Change the battery, if required (see chapter Inserting the battery).
• Make sure that the battery is properly positioned. Check the polarity is correct.

For repairs or device testing, contact the manufacturer.

Maintenance and repair

• Battery change
  Change the batteries when the Battery status indication (9) is illuminated in red or the device can no longer be switched on. See section Inserting the batteries in chapter Operation.

• Cleaning
  Clean the device with a soft, damp, and lint-free cloth. Make sure that no moisture enters the housing. Do not use any sprays, solvents, alcohol-based cleaning agents, or abrasive cleaners, but only clean water to moisten the cloth.

• Repair
  Do not modify the device or install any spare parts. For repairs or device testing, contact the manufacturer.

Disposal

Always dispose of packing materials in an environmentally friendly manner and under the applicable local disposal regulations.

The icon with the crossed-out waste bin on waste electrical or electronic equipment is taken from Directive 2012/19/EU. It states that this device must not be disposed of with household waste at the end of its life. You will find collection points for free return of waste electrical and electronic equipment in your vicinity. The addresses can be obtained from your municipality or local administration. You can also find out about other return options that apply to many EU countries on the website https://hub.trotec.com/?id=45090. Otherwise, please contact an official recycling center for electronic and electrical equipment authorized for your country.

The separate collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment aims to enable the re-use, recycling, and other forms of recovery of waste equipment as well as to prevent negative effects on the environment and human health caused by the disposal of hazardous substances potentially contained in the equipment. In the European Union, batteries and accumulators must not be treated as domestic waste but must be disposed of professionally per Directive 2006/66/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 September 2006 on batteries and accumulators. Please dispose of batteries and accumulators according to the relevant legal requirements.

Only for the United Kingdom
According to 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), devices that are no longer usable must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.

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• Grebbener Str. 7 D-52525 Heinsberg
• +49 2452 962-400
• +49 2452 962-200
• info@trotec.com
• www.trotec.com.

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