VOLTCRAFT BS-27 IP Wi-Fi Endoscope Instruction Manual

: May 15, 2024
: VOLTCRAFT

Table of Contents

Introduction
Intended use
Features and functions
Delivery content
Operating Instructions for download
Explanation of symbols
Safety Instructions
Product overview
Operation
Cleaning and maintenance
Disposal
Declaration of Conformity (DOC)
Technical data
References
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VOLTCRAFT BS-27 IP Wi-Fi Endoscope

Introduction

Dear customer,
Thank you for purchasing this product.
If there are any technical questions, please contact: www.conrad.com/contact

Intended use

This endoscope is a visual aid for troubleshooting and inspecting facilities and appliances that do not carry a voltage. The endoscope must not be used in areas that are at risk of explosion or for inspecting people and animals.

The gooseneck camera is waterproof (IP67) and suitable for use in aqueous liquids (not acids or alkalis). The base unit must not be exposed to moisture or immersed in liquids.

The brightness of the light on the tip of the camera can be adjusted. The image is displayed via an app on a compatible mobile device. Images and video recordings can be saved and viewed on the display device. The signal is transferred between your mobile device and the endoscope via Wi-Fi. Power is supplied via a built-in rechargeable battery.

Using the product for purposes other than those described above may damage the product. Improper product use can cause a short circuit, fire, electric shock or other hazards.

This product complies with statutory, national and European regulations. For safety and approval purposes, you must not rebuild and/or modify the product.

Read the operating instructions carefully and store them in a safe place. Make this product available to third parties only together with the operating instructions.

Features and functions

Endoscope with goose neck
Wireless image transfer to mobile devices via Wi-Fi (with free app for AndroidTM and iOS)
Front camera and side camera
LED light with adjustable brightness

Delivery content

Product
Carry bag
Hook attachment
Micro USB cable
Operating instructions

Operating Instructions for download

Use the link www.conrad.com/downloads (alternatively scan the QR code) to download the complete operating instructions (or new/current versions if available). Follow the instructions on the web page.

Explanation of symbols

The following symbols appear on the product/device or in the text:

The symbol warns of hazards that can lead to personal injury.

Safety Instructions

Read the operating instructions carefully and especially observe the safety information. If you do not follow the safety instructions and information on proper handling, we will assume no liability for any resulting personal injury or damage to property. Such cases will invalidate the warranty/guarantee.

General information

This product is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. It may become a dangerous plaything for children.
Should you have any questions or concerns after reading this document, please contact our technical support or a professional technician.
Maintenance, modifications and repairs must be carried out by a technician or a specialist repair centre.

Handling

Handle the product carefully. Impact, shocks or a fall even from a low height can damage the product.

Operating environment

Do not expose the product to any mechanical stress.
Protect the product from extreme temperatures, strong jolts, flammable gases, vapours, and solvents.
The base unit is not waterproof and therefore cannot be immersed under water.
Protect the base unit from splashing water.
Only use the product to inspect systems that do not carry a voltage. The camera head is made of metal and can lead to short circuits.
Protect the product from direct sunlight.
Never switch the device on immediately after taking it from a cold into a warm environment. This may cause condensation to form, which can destroy the product. Allow the product to reach room temperature before using it.
Avoid operation near strong magnetic or electromagnetic fields, transmitter aerials or HF generators. These may prevent the product from functioning properly.

Operation

Consult an expert when in doubt about the operation, safety or connection of the device.
If it is no longer possible to operate the product safely, stop using it and prevent unauthorised use. DO NOT attempt to repair the product yourself. Safe operation can no longer be guaranteed if the product:
- is visibly damaged,
- is no longer working properly,
- has been stored for extended periods in poor ambient conditions or
- has been subjected to any serious transport-related stress.

Li-ion rechargeable battery

The rechargeable battery is permanently built into the product and cannot be replaced.
Never damage the battery. Damaging the casing of the battery may cause it to explode or catch fire!
Never short-circuit the contacts/connections of the battery. Do not throw the battery or the product into fire. Risk of fire and explosion!
Charge the battery regularly, even if you are not using the product. The rechargeable battery does not need to be discharged before charging.
Never leave the product unattended when the battery is charging.
When charging the battery, place the product on a heat-resistant surface. It is normal for a certain amount of heat to be generated during charging.

Connected devices

Always observe the safety information and operating instructions of any other devices which are connected to the product.

LED light

Attention, LED light:

Do not look directly into the LED light!
Do not look into the beam directly or with optical instruments!

Product overview

Endoscope

Product Overview

Front and side camera
Gooseneck
Wi-Fi status LED
Brightness key
On/Off button
Battery indicator
Camera selection button
Micro USB port
App
This product is controlled via the Voltcraft BS-26 BS-27 smartphone app.
Recording screen
“File” button
Battery indicator
Brightness control
“Rotate” button
“Settings” button
Recording time
Video record button
Photo button
Settings
“Previous” button
“Camera settings” button
“FAQs” button
“Language” button
Camera settings
“Previous” button
“Maximum Video Recording Time”
“Camera Resolution”
“Frames per Second”
Files
“Previous” button
Recording thumbnails
“Videos” button
“Photos” button

Note:
Refer to the information in section “10.4 Installing the app and connecting the product” on page 36 for instructions on installing and setting up the app..

Operation

Charging the battery

Note:
The battery must be charged in the following scenarios:

Before first use
When the battery indicator (6) shows a low battery status

Connect the micro USB port (8) on the product to a suitable USB power source (max. 5 V/1 A). Use the micro USB cable included with the product.
The battery indicator (6) will flash green.
Wait until charging is complete and the battery indicator (6) is constant green.
Disconnect the micro-USB cable from the product and the power supply.

Installing the hook attachment

Tip:
The optional hook attachment allows you to reach small objects in areas that are difficult to access.

Slide the hook attachment onto the camera head.
Ensure that the hook attachment is securely in place and cannot become loose unintentionally.
The hook attachment is now ready for use.

Switching the product on/off

Press the on/off button (5).
The product will switch on, and the battery indicator (6) will briefly flash green before switching to constant green.
When the battery indicator (6) stops flashing and stays constant green, the product is ready to connect.
To switch off the product, press the on/off button (5) again.

Installing the app and connecting the product

Download the Voltcraft BS-26 BS-27 app. The app is available for both iOS and AndroidTM devices.
Switch on the product (see section “10.3 Switching the product on/off” on page 35).
Enable Wi-Fi on your mobile device and search for the network “BS 27_IP_WIFI”.
Then connect to this network. No password is required.
Open the Voltcraft BS-26 BS-27 app.
The product is now connected to the app.

Important:

When you are using the app, your mobile device will not be able to access the Internet via Wi-Fi.
To avoid interference with image transmission, disable mobile network access while using the app.

Switching between cameras

To switch between the front and side camera, press the camera selection button (7).
The selected camera will be activated. The app will display the images from the selected camera.

Adjusting the brightness

Press the brightness button (4) to adjust the brightness of the light.
If necessary, press the brightness button (4) several times until the desired brightness level is reached or the light switches off.

Note:

Alternatively, you can also adjust the brightness by sliding the brightness controller (11) in the app.

Recording videos

Align the camera with the area you want to record.
In the Voltcraft BS-26 BS-27 app, tap the “Video record” button (15) to start a video recording.
Touch Video record button (15) again to stop the video recording.
The recording will be automatically saved.

Taking photos

Align the camera with the area you want to capture.
In the Voltcraft BS-26 BS-27 app, touch the “Photo” button (16) to take a photo
The photo will be automatically saved.

Viewing videos/photos

To view videos or photos in the app, tap the “File” button (9).
The saved photos/videos will be displayed.
To view the list of photos or videos, tap:
- the button for photos
- the button for videos
To view a photo in full screen or play a video, tap the desired file followed by the preview image.
The selected video/photo will be displayed.

Tip:

To share a video/photo, tap the file you want to share, and then tap the button.
To delete a video/photo, tap the file you want to delete, and then tap the button.

Changing the app settings

To change the app settings, touch the “Settings” icon (18) on the main interface.
The settings menu will open.
Follow the onscreen prompts to change the settings.

Viewing the app information

To display more information about the app (e.g. version number), touch the “FAQs” button (19) in the settings menu.
The information will be displayed onscreen.

Cleaning and maintenance

Important:

Do not use any aggressive cleaning agents, rubbing alcohol or other chemical solutions. These may damage the housing and can cause the product to malfunction.
Do not immerse the base unit in water. Only the gooseneck is waterproof!

Disconnect the product from the power supply.
Clean the product with a dry, lint-free cloth.

Disposal

Product

This symbol must appear on any electrical and electronic equipment placed on the EU market. This symbol indicates that this device should not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste at the end of its service life.

Owners of WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) shall dispose of it separately from unsorted municipal waste. Spent batteries and accumulators, which are not enclosed by the WEEE, as well as lamps that can be removed from the WEEE in a non-destructive manner, must be removed by end users from the WEEE in a non-destructive manner before it is handed over to a collection point.

Distributors of electrical and electronic equipment are legally obliged to provide free take-back of waste. Conrad provides the following return options free of charge (more details on our website):

in our Conrad offices
at the Conrad collection points
at the collection points of public waste management authorities or the collection points set up by manufacturers or distributors within the meaning of the ElektroG End users are responsible for deleting personal data from the WEEE to be disposed of.
It should be noted that different obligations about the return or recycling of WEEE may apply in countries outside of Germany.

(Rechargeable) batteries

Remove batteries/rechargeable batteries, if any, and dispose of them separately from the product. According to the Battery Directive, end users are legally obliged to return all spent batteries/rechargeable batteries; they must not be disposed of in the normal household waste.

Batteries/rechargeable batteries containing hazardous substances are labelled with this symbol to indicate that disposal in household waste is forbidden. The abbreviations for heavy metals in batteries are:
Cd = Cadmium, Hg = Mercury, Pb = Lead (name on (rechargeable) batteries, e.g. below the trash icon on the left).

Used (rechargeable) batteries can be returned to collection points in your municipality, our stores or wherever (rechargeable) batteries are sold. You thus fulfil your statutory obligations and contribute to environmental protection.
Batteries/rechargeable batteries that are disposed of should be protected against short circuit and their exposed terminals should be covered completely with insulating tape before disposal. Even empty batteries/rechargeable batteries can contain residual energy that may cause them to swell, burst, catch fire or explode in the event of a short circuit.

Declaration of Conformity (DOC)

Conrad Electronic SE, Klaus-Conrad-Straße 1, D-92240 Hirschau hereby declares that this product conforms to the 2014/53/EU directive.

Click on the following link to read the full text of the EU declaration of conformity: www.conrad.com/downloads

Enter the product item number in the search box. You can then download the EU declaration of conformity in the available languages.

Technical data

Power supply

Input voltage / current………………. 5 V/DC, 1 A
Battery capacity………………………. 2600 mAh
battery type…………………………….. Li-Ion battery
Battery life………………………………. Approx. 3.5 hours

Camera

Front camera resolution……………. 1280 x 720 px
Side camera resolution…………….. 1280 x 720 px
Front camera light……………………. 6 white LEDs (550 lux at 20 mm distance)
Side camera light…………………….. 1 white LED
Image angle……………………………. 68°
Video recording format …………….. MOV
Image format ………………………….. JPG
Image refresh rate …………………… ≤ 30 fps
Optimum depth of field …………….. 4 – 10 cm

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi standard ………………………… IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Frequency range …………………….. 2412 – 2472 MHz
Transmission power…………………. 0.77 dBm
Range……………………………………. max. 20 m

Ambient conditions

Operating temperature …………….. 0 to 50 °C
Operating humidity ………………….. 0 – 90 % RH (non-condensing)
Storage temperature………………… -20 to 60 °C
Storage humidity……………………… 10 – 80 % RH (non-condensing)

Other

Dimensions (L x W x H)……………. 197 x 49 x 32 mm
Length of the gooseneck ………….. 1 m
Ingress protection rating…………… IP67 (gooseneck only)
Bending radius………………………… min. 40 mm
Diameter of camera head…………. 5.5 mm
Weight …………………………………… Approx. 258 g (with battery)

This is a publication by Conrad Electronic SE, Klaus-Conrad-Str. 1, D-92240
Hirschau (www.conrad.com).
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Copyright 2023 by Conrad Electronic SE.

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