FERRET PLUS Multipurpose Wireless Inspection Camera User Guide

FERRET
Multipurpose Wireless Inspection Camera
User guide and FAQs

WORK SAFER. WORK SMARTER. SMART TOOL. SMART CHOICE.
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WORK SAFER. WORK SMARTER. SMART TOOL. SMART CHOICE.
Visual inspections Cable installations Maintenance

Designed and Engineered in New Zealand:

Ferret Tools Limited

Ferret Tools, Inc. Patent Pending in the USA

Model CFWF50P – Ferret Plus
Version 1.4 © 2020

1-year Manufacturer’s Warranty Learn more at www.ferrettools.made in China

FERRET PLUS FEATURES:

| The built-in WiFi hotspot, wireless & rechargeable
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| Free and easy to use App
| 720p HD Streaming
| Adjustable bright white LEDs
| Digital zoom function
| NEW Built-in (onboard) memory
| NEW Non-contact voltage detector
| NEW App controlled variable focus
| NEW Super fast charge
| NEW Ferret always up viewing mode

The Ferret Plus brings you the ultimate innovation in inspection tool technology. Perfect for someone who loves having the latest technology with all the bells & whistles including award-winning features to help work easier, faster & safer.
Ferret Tools: Creating the future with new thinking and innovation in smart inspection camera technology for Trades & DIY.
Discover the full Ferret Tools product range atwww.ferrettools.com

FERRET PLUS SPECIFICATIONS

Model

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CFWF50P

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Dimensions| 3 ⅕” long x 1 ¼”wide (80mm x 32mm)
Weight| 1 ⅙ ounce (33g)
Camera Resolution| 720p HD
Wireless Range| Up to 50’ (15m) line of sight
Operating Time| Up to 90 minutes (LEDs on medium brightness setting)
Charge Up Time| ~80 minutes (95% charged in 60 minutes)
Frequency| 2.4GHz
Operating Voltage| 5V DC
Operating Temperature| 32°F to 95°F (0°C to 35°C)
Storage Temperature| -4°F to 113°F (-20°C to 45°C)
Noncontact voltage detector| 50V-1000V AC (approx.)

FEATURES OF YOUR FERRET PLUS CAMERA

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Padded EVA Case| Ferret Plus IP67 rated camera with the back cap screwed on| Flexible gooseneck & short rod| Strong hook, magnet & thread adaptors| NEW Right angle adaptor

FEATURES OF YOUR FERRET PLUS CAMERA

Front View                             Rear View
START USING YOUR FERRET PLUS

Download the Free Ferret App

Scan the QR Code or search for “Ferret Tools”

https://itunes.apple.com/nz/app/ferret- wifi/id1275320105?mt=8

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joyhonest.lexinxingye.ferretwifis

NOTE: During installation or first use of the app you must give access to the phone or tablet’s photo gallery to allow you to save photos and video footage.

Connect to your Ferret Camera

Turn on your Ferret camera. The camera power switch is at the back of the camera under the back cap. The camera will take about 2 seconds to boot and power on.

NOTE: The camera is IP67 rated only when the back cap is in place.
On your phone or tablet, turn on WiFi and search for the Ferret-Plus-XXXX SSID in the WiFi list. The Ferret camera has a built-in WiFi hotspot, so no other WiFi network is needed.
NOTE: The camera will not link via Bluetooth – it is WiFi only.

Enjoy using your Ferret Camera and start saving time & money, working safer & smarter.

FERRET TOOLS APP

Easy to use App Free on iOS and Android

Your Ferret Tools App has the following buttons :

LED BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT

The LED brightness of your Ferret camera can be adjusted in 2 ways: FULL

1. Tap the LED Brightness Adjustment button to change brightness to one of the three settings:

2. Press and hold the LED Brightness Adjustment button. A slider appears below the button which you can slide up or down to adjust LED  brightness.

        NORMAL

DIGITAL ZOOM

Use 2 fingers to use the digital zoom to bring your image closer.

AUTOFOCUS / MANUAL FOCUS FEATURE

Autofocus button – This allows you to tap an area of your display and the camera will focus on that area.

Manual focus button – This allows you to adjust the focus with a slider for detailed close-up viewing. Tap the Autofocus button and the slider will appear.

GALLERY / EXPORTING IMAGES & VIDEOS

The Ferret Plus provides separate galleries for the images and videos captured on the Ferret SD memory and your smart device.

Separate folders are created for Ferret Plus (smart device memory) and Ferret Plus SD in your smart device gallery. You can access or export your Ferret camera photos and videos directly from your smart device gallery.

Register with www.my.ferrettools.com to see subscription-based cloud storage and warranty options. See the registration card inside your Ferret kit for details.

APP SETTINGS

To access Settings, tap the settings button.

Note: “Firmware Update” will only appear if a firmware update is available. The Settings screen allows you to do the following:

1.  Change camera resolution from 720p to 360p, if the lower resolution is required.
2.  Set camera and video buttons to appear on the left or right of the main screen in the Ferret Tools App, for easier one-handed operation.
3.  Select JPEG or PNG image format (Android devices only).
4.  Change to a different WiFi channel if interference from other devices is preventing your Ferret camera from connecting to your App. (The recommended or default setting is Auto).

APP SETTINGS

5.  Change the Display Mode from Normal (picture orientation reflects camera orientation) to an Always Up Mode – either Round or Full Screen. In Always Up mode, the picture orientation remains the right way up on the smart device display, regardless of the camera’s orientation.

Always up round mode enabled

6.  Select the Storage Location for the images and videos captured by the Ferret Plus – Smart Device (your phone or tablet), Ferret Plus (onboard memory)
or Both. Select Ferret Plus or Both if you are inspecting inside pipes or ducting or underground or in situations where you may lose WiFi connectivity to your smart device.

7. Change alarm settings for the Non-Contact Voltage Detector.

Noncontact voltage detector visual alarm

FAQs

I can’t connect or see the camera when I search on Bluetooth?
The Ferret camera has a built-in WiFi hotspot. No other network is needed, and the camera does not connect via Bluetooth.
Can I use the camera underground, underwater or inside a conduit?
The Ferret Plus can be configured to record video to an onboard SD card, which will allow it to record video even when the WiFi connection drops out. Other Ferret cameras will not work underground, underwater, or inside a metallic conduit as these scenarios will block the WiFi signal.
How long can I use my Ferret before recharging the battery?
Your Ferret will give you up to 90 minutes of use, with the LEDs on normal brightness, before it needs recharging.
I can’t connect to WiFi or the WiFi won’t stay connected on my Android?
Some Androids don’t understand why you want to connect to a WiFi network without Internet. If a warning alert is displayed, check the box to not ask/show again and click OK/Yes.
What does the rear lead indicate? The rear LED indicates:
RED = Charging, OFF = Fully Charged, WHITE = Camera ON
I can connect to the WiFi, but it won’t show an image in the App.
Go to Settings -> Data usage -> Cellular data usage and scroll down to find and select the Ferret App. Turn off Background data to prevent the App trying to use cellular data.
When I try to download the app it asks for a password – why?
The Ferret App is free – it will never ask for a password or a code. Your phone sometimes will ask for a password due to your App Store not having a payment method.
Why does my Firmware Update not progress, it stay on 0% progress?
Please try placing your phone into Airplane or Flight mode, turn your phone’s WiFi back on (while staying in Airplane mode), restart your Ferret App and Ferret camera, and try the firmware update again.

If your question isn’t covered by the FAQs, please refer to
www.ferrettools.com/support or email us at support@ferrettools.com

FERRET WARRANTY

Your FERRET comes with a 12-month replacement warranty. Extend your warranty at www.my.ferrettools.com

In the unlikely event that your FERRET develops a fault within 12 months of purchase, please email support@ferrettools.com, or simply return it to your
place of purchase with proof of purchase. Failure due to physical damage, misuse, neglect, improper use, or moisture is not covered. The camera has no user-serviceable parts inside. Disassembly will void the warranty.

Important Information – Li-Ion Batteries
The Ferret camera contains a Li-Ion battery. For optimal battery life, do not store the camera while the battery is flat, do not store the camera in temperatures of over 35°C (95°F) and if the camera is not being used, top up the charge every 6 months.

CAUTION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
RF Exposure
The equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This device should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 0mm between the radiator & your body.

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