PCE-VE 400N4 Industrial Borescope User Manual

PCE-VE 400N4 Industrial Borescope

Safety notes

Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel. Damage or injuries caused by non- observance of the manual are excluded from our liability and not covered by our warranty.

• The device must only be used as described in this instruction manual. If used otherwise, this can cause dangerous situations for the user and damage to the meter.
• The instrument may only be used in environmental conditions (temperature, relative humidity, …) that are within the ranges stated in the technical specifications. Do not expose the device to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, extreme humidity, or moisture.
• Do not expose the device to shocks or strong vibrations.
• The case should only be opened by qualified PCE Instruments personnel.
• Never use the instrument when your hands are wet.
• You must not make any technical changes to the device.
• The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use only pH-neutral cleaner, no abrasives or solvents.
• The device must only be used with accessories from PCE Instruments or equivalent.
• Before each use, inspect the case for visible damage. If any damage is visible, do not use the device.
• Do not use the instrument in explosive atmospheres.
• The measurement range as stated in the specifications must not be exceeded under any circumstances.
• Non-observance of the safety notes can cause damage to the device and injuries to the user.

We do not assume liability for printing errors or any other mistakes in this manual. We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of business. If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments. The contact details can be found at the end of this manual.

Specifications

Technical data of the endoscope PCE-VE 800N4

| PCE-VE 400N4| PCE-VE 900N4
---|---|---
Cable / head diameter| 2.8 mm| 4 mm| 2 mm
Camera head movement direction| 4-way
Camera head length| 8 mm| 18 mm| 7 mm
Bending radius| 7 mm| 8 mm| 6 mm
Camera head material| Titanium alloy
Camera lens material| Glass
Viewing angle| 80 °| 90 °| 80 °
Viewing direction| 0 °
Focus area| 5 … 50 mm| 10 … 100 mm| 3 … 30 mm
Image sensor| 1/18″ colour| 1/9″ colour| 1/18″ colour
Resolution| 160000 pixels| 1000000 pixels| 160000 pixels
Frame rate| 30 Hz
Length borescope cable| 1.5 m| 1.2 m
Material borescope cable| Tungsten
Protection class borescope cable| IP58| IP67| IP58
Operating conditions| Main unit: 0 … 45 °C / 15 … 90 % RH

Cable: 0 … 60 °C

Display| 5″ 16:9 LCD
Interface| Micro USB
Video output| HDMI
Memory| SDHC memory card up to 64 GB
Power supply| Li-Ion battery 3350 mAh Mains adaptor 5 V
Dimensions| 33.5 x 14.5 x 8 cm
Weight| approx. 700 g

Delivery scope

• 1x borescope PCE-VE 800N4 / PCE-VE 400N4 / PCE-VE 900N4 1x mains adaptor incl. charger
• 1x card reader
• 1x memory card
• 2x Li-Ion battery set
• 1x HDMI cable 1x cleaning set 1x user manual
• 1x carrying case

Device description

1.  Display
2.  Image memory
3.  Charging indicator
4.  Operating display
5.  Freeze key (freeze image)
6.  DOWN key
7.  ON/OFF key
8.  UP key
9.  Menu key
10. . OK key
11.  Borescope cable
12.  Micro USB socket (data transfer to PC)
13.  HDMI socket (e. g. for external monitor)
14.  SD card slot
15.  Charging socket DC-in
16. Reset key
17. Headphone jack
18.  Video recording key
19.  Illumination key
20.  Image capture key
21. Display brightness

Function modes

Toolbar

| The toolbar is visible at the top of the screen in recording

mode. Settings such as brightness, zoom, etc. can be changed here.

Menu| Contains all system settings.

The keys have different functions depending on which mode you are in. These are the 4 different modes you can be in:

Key assignment

Up/Down

| ****

–

| ****

Switch to previous / next image

| ****

Change the setting or option

| ****

Previous / next menu item

Menu

| ****

Open menu

| ****

Open menu

| ****

Open menu

| ****

–

Ok

| Move to the next setting in the toolbar| ****

Confirm deletion

| Change in the settings| Confirm selection
Play| Open record memory| Back to recording mode| Open record memory| –
Freeze| Freeze image| Delete record| Freeze image| Back to recording mode

Off/On

| Switch off the instrument| Switch off the instrument| Switch off the instrument| Switch off the instrument

LED

| Adjust the brightness of the

LED

| ****

–

| Adjust the brightness of the

LED

|

Video

| Start/stop video recording| –| Start/stop video recording| –
Image| Image recording| –| Image recording| –
Brightness| Image brightness| –| Image brightness| –

Note: “-” means no function of the key in the respective function mode.

Display icons

1. Brightness (5 levels)
2. Exposure (-2, -1, 0, +1, +2)
3. Image rotation 90
4. Colour filter (black and white, negative)
5. White balance
6. Freeze image
7. Fullscreen
8. Zoom
9. The borescope is ready for image recording
10. Borescope records a video

Switch the instrument on/off
Press and hold the off/on key for about 2 seconds to switch the instrument on or off.

Menu

In recording mode, press the menu key once to open the menu. Use the up/down keys to select the desired setting parameter. You can close the menu with the freeze key. The menu contains the following system settings:

Language

Here you can choose between German, English, Chinese, and Japanese. Confirm your setting with the OK key.

Date/time

Setting the date and time and the display format – Press the freeze key to go to the next setting option. Confirm your entry with the Ok key.

Save power

Here you can set when the instrument should switch off automatically. You can select Off, 1 min, 3 min, and 5 min. Confirm your setting with the OK key.

Print date

You can set whether only the date, date, and time or nothing is saved on the image. Confirm your setting with the OK key.

Format

Here you can format the microSD card in the borescope. All data on the card will be irrevocably deleted. Confirm your setting with the OK key.

Reset everything

To reset the instruments to factory settings, select “Yes” in this menu item. Selecting “No” takes you back to the menu. If the instrument can no longer be operated, you can also use the reset key on the side of the instrument.
FW update
If a firmware update is available for the instrument, it can be installed via this menu item.

Rechargeable batteries

The batteries can be charged within the unit with the supplied mains adaptor, as well as with the external charger when removed.

Remove batteries

To remove the batteries, proceed as follows:

1.  Loosen the screw of the bottom cover of the instrument.
2.  Pull the battery unit out of the borescope.
3.  Open the battery compartment by pulling off the cover.
4.  Replace the batteries and reassemble the unit in reverse order. Make sure that the polarity is correct!

External charging

After removing the batteries from the instrument, place them in the charger. Make sure that the polarity is correct! As soon as the batteries are fully charged, you can re-insert them into the instrument.
Note: The batteries need approx. 8 hours to fully charge.

Warranty

You can read our warranty terms in our General Business Terms which you can find here: https://www.pce-instruments.com/english/terms

Disposal

For the disposal of batteries in the EU, the 2006/66/EC directive of the European Parliament applies. Due to the contained pollutants, batteries must not be disposed of as household waste. They must be given to collection points designed for that purpose. In order to comply with the EU directive 2012/19/EU, we take our devices back. We either re-use them or give them to a recycling company that disposes of the devices in line with the law. For countries outside the EU, batteries, and devices should be disposed of in accordance with your local waste regulations. If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments.

PCE Instruments contact information

• Germany
  PCE Deutschland GmbH
  Im Langel 4
  D-59872 Meschede

• Deutschland
  Tel.: +49 (0) 2903 976 99 0
  Fax: +49 (0) 2903 976 99 29 info@pce-instruments.com
  www.pce-instruments.com/deutsch

• United Kingdom
  PCE Instruments UK Ltd
  Unit 11 Southpoint Business Park Ensign Way, Southampton Hampshire
  United Kingdom, SO31 4RF
  Tel: +44 (0) 2380 98703 0
  Fax: +44 (0) 2380 98703 9
  info@pce-instruments.co.uk
  www.pce-instruments.com/english
  The Netherlands
  PCE Brookhuis B.V.
  Institutenweg 15
  7521 PH Enschede

• Nederland
  Telefoon: +31 (0)53 737 01 92 info@pcebenelux.nl
  www.pce-instruments.com/dutch
  United States of America
  PCE Americas Inc.
  1201 Jupiter Park Drive, Suite 8 Jupiter / Palm Beach
  33458 FL

• USA
  Tel: +1 561-320-9162
  Fax: +1 561-320-9176
  info@pce-americas.com
  www.pce-instruments.com/us

• France
  PCE Instruments France EURL
  23, rue de Strasbourg
  67250 Soultz-Sous-Forets

• France
  Téléphone: +33 (0) 972 3537 17 Numéro de fax: +33 (0) 972 3537 18 info@pce- france.fr
  www.pce-instruments.com/french

• Italy
  PCE Italia s.r.l.
  Via Pesciatina 878 / B-Interno 6
  55010 Loc. Gragnano
  Capannori (Lucca)

• Italia
  Telefono: +39 0583 975 114
  Fax: +39 0583 974 824
  info@pce-italia.it
  www.pce-instruments.com/italiano

• China
  PCE (Beijing) Technology Co., Limited 1519 Room, 6 Building
  Zhong Ang Times Plaza
  No. 9 Mentougou Road, Tou Gou District 102300 Beijing, China
  Tel: +86 (10) 8893 9660
  info@pce-instruments.cn
  www.pce-instruments.cn
  © PCE Instruments

• Spain
  PCE Ibérica S.L.
  Calle Mayor, 53
  02500 Tobarra (Albacete) España
  Tel. : +34 967 543 548
  Fax: +34 967 543 542
  info@pce-iberica.es
  www.pce-instruments.com/espanol

• Turkey
  PCE Teknik Cihazları Ltd.Şti. Halkalı Merkez Mah.
  Pehlivan Sok. No.6/C
  34303 Küçükçekmece – İstanbul Türkiye
  Tel: 0212 471 11 47
  Faks: 0212 705 53 93
  info@pce-cihazlari.com.tr
  www.pce-instruments.com/turkish

• Hong Kong
  PCE Instruments HK Ltd.
  Unit J, 21/F., COS Centre
  56 Tsun Yip Street
  Kwun Tong
  Kowloon, Hong Kong
  Tel: +852-301-84912
  jyi@pce-instruments.com
  www.pce-instruments.cn

References

• France.fr : Explore France and its wonders - Explore France
• iberica.es
• instruments.cn - The domain is available for purchase
• Make an offer on the domain instruments.co.uk - Domains.co.uk
• Computer Instruments | Home
• Discover Italy: Official Tourism Website - Italia.it
• PCE（北京）科技有限公司
• PCE Teknik Cihazlar Paz. Tic. Ltd.Şti. | PCE Instruments

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