General PalmScope DCS950 User manual

The PalmScope™

COMPACT RUGGED

VIDEO INSPECTION

SYSTEM

USER’S MANUAL

DCS950

Please read this manual carefully and

thoroughly before using this product.

• Long, flexible-obedient probe with

9mm diameter camera head

penetrates tight, hard-to-reach spaces

• 2.7 in. (69mm) high contrast color LCD

• Four camera-lighting L Ds produce

bright, crisp video

• Four screen controls for brightness,

1 to 4X zoom, 180° image flip

• Powered by four “AAA” batteries

(not included)

• On-screen low battery icon

• C and RoHS approved

• 1 year limited warranty

SAFETY I STRUCTIO S

Do not use The PalmScope to inspect

environments known or suspected to

contain exposed electrical wiring.

Do not use it in the presence of

flammable or explosive gases.

Never use the system to perform

medical inspections.

TABLE OF CO TE TS

Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 –3

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

What’s in the Package . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . 4 –6

Setup Instructions . . . . . . . . . . 6 – 10

Install Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . 6 –7

Prepare the Probe . . . . . . . . . 7 –9

Attach Thread Protector

or Accessory . . . . . . . . . . . 9 – 10

Operating Instructions . . . . . . 10 – 12

Quick Start Procedure . . . . 10 – 12

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 – 13

Maintenance Tips . . . . . . . . . 13 – 14

Warranty Information . . . . . . 14 – 15

Return for Repair Policy . . . . . . . . . 16

Guide de L'Utilisateur . . . . . . 18 – 35

Manual del Usuario . . . . . . . . 37 – 54

KEY FEATURES

• Fits in your pocket or clips to your belt

• Probe coils inside case for storage

• Drop-proof from height of 1m (39 in.)

Fig. 1. The PalmScope, the four probe

tip accessories, and the nylon pouch

with belt clip

Inside the pouch is a small plastic bag

containing the following probe tip

accessories:

A. Pickup hook B. 45° mirror

C. Magnetic pickup D. Thread protector

Fig. 2. The controls, indicators and

back of The PalmScope

A. LCD

B. button. Increases brightness of

L D lights

C. button. Inverts video

180°

D. button. Powers

unit on and off

WHAT’S I THE PACKAGE

The PalmScope and its accessories

come in a blister pack. In addition to the

instrument, the package contains:

• A plastic bag containing the four probe

tip accessories: the 45° mirror, pickup

hook, magnetic pickup, and thread

protector

• A nylon pouch with a belt clip

• This user’s manual

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Fig. 1 shows The PalmScope and its

accessories. Fig. 2 shows the positions

of its display, controls and

physical structures.

Familiarize yourself with

their names and functions

before moving on to the

Setup Instructions and

Operating Instructions.

To install batteries,

Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to

loosen the two screws securing the

battery compartment cover (Fig. 2,

Callout N). Remove the cover and set

it aside.

Load four “AAA” batteries into the

compartment, using the polarity

markings within it as a guide

Replace the battery compartment cover

and secure it by tightening the Phillips-

head screws.

PREPARE THE PROBE

To gain access to

the probe, flip the

PalmScope over so

its back faces you,

place your thumb

and index finger at

the positions marked

OPE (Fig. 2, Callout L), and gently

squeeze the latches (see figure above).

The clamshell case will pop open.

Note that the probe is tightly wrapped

within a twisting channel that makes

two full turns around the inside of the

clamshell. The probe can be uncoiled

. button. nlarges video

frame up to 4X. ach

button press increases

zoom level by factor of

0.5

F. button. Decreases

brightness of

4 camera L D lights

G. Lanyard attachment bar

H. Lens cap

I. Camera head

J. Flexible-obedient

probe

K. Probe exit port

L. Clamshell latches

M. Battery compartment

N. Battery compartment

screws

SETUP I STRUCTIO S

INSTALL BATTERIES

The PalmScope’s battery compartment

(Fig. 2, Callout M) is accessible from the

back of the unit.

interlock prevents The PalmScope from

being powered on with the clamshell

open.

To re-coil the probe,

watch the video clip posted at

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCQ

WypOX75c

It’s important to note that when re-

coiling the probe from either its short or

long extended length, you must wrap it

very tightly within the channel. If the

camera head has not cleared the probe

exit port as you

finish wrapping the

probe (see photo

at right), you will

not be able to

squeeze the clamshell shut. You must

start over.

ATTACH THREAD PROTECTOR

OR ACCESSORY

The PalmScope comes with four

accessories that screw onto the camera-

tipped end of the probe. ach accessory

has a specific purpose:

• The 45° mirror lets the probe see

around corners.

to either of two working lengths (see

photos below). Unwrapping only one full

turn will make the probe 12.5 in. long.

Unwrapping both turns will make the

probe 24 in. long.

ach length incurs a tradeoff of probe

reach vs. probe rigidity. A longer probe is

obviously better for inspecting distant

objects. But when uncoiled to its

maximum length of 24 in., the probe

sags from its own weight, preventing it

from being extended horizontally. If the

12.5 in. length is sufficient to reach most

of your inspection targets, select that

shorter length; at 12.5 in., the probe is

light enough to be extended horizontally.

Whichever probe length you choose,

before you can use the unit you must

re-coil the unextended section of probe

within the channel inside the clamshell

and then squeeze the clamshell shut. To

protect the internals of the unit from

being damaged by a fall, an electrical

first time, carefully peel off and discard

the plastic film protecting the LCD.

2. Remove the black rubber lens cap

(Fig. 2, Callout H) from the end of the

probe.

3. Press and hold the button (Fig. 2,

Callout D) for at least 3 seconds to

power on the unit and illuminate

the LCD.

4. Point the camera-tipped end of the

probe at the target of interest, pushing

the probe through holes or bending

the probe around objects if necessary.

Avoid bending the delicate probe

excessively; this will damage it.

5. Press the button (Fig. 2, Callout B)

to increase the brightness of the

camera’s L Ds

6. Press the button (Fig. 2, Callout F)

to decrease the L Ds’ brightness

7. Press the button (Fig. 2, Callout C)

to flip the video (rotate it 180°). Press

the button again to undo the

inversion. Use the arrow stenciled on

the camera head to orient video up

and down (for example, to read text or

serial numbers).

• The pickup hook lets you retrieve

otherwise inaccessible items seen by

the probe—for example, a wedding

ring accidentally dropped down a sink

drain.

• The magnetic pickup lets you retrieve

lost or dropped metal objects—nuts

and bolts, for example—located by the

probe.

• The thread protector keeps the camera

head and its threads from being

scratched or damaged by anything the

probe bumps into.

Attach the thread protector before you

use The PalmScope for the first time.

Remove it before attaching any of the

three other accessories. Reattach the

thread protector after removing an

accessory. Never expose the threads of

the probe tip to the dangers of an

inspection session.

OPERATI G

I STRUCTIO S

QUICK START PROCEDURE

1. Before you use the PalmScope for the

Camera Head Diameter: 9mm (0.35 in.)

Probe Length & Type: 2 ft. (0.6m)

flexible-obedient

Camera Field of View: 60°

Camera Depth of Field: 1 in. to 10 ft.

(25mm to 3m)

Camera Light Source: 4 adjustable-

brightness white L Ds

Impact Resistance: From height of 1m

(39 in.)

Probe/Camera Head Water & Dust

Resistance Level: IP67

Battery Life: >3 hours (typical)

Operating Temperature/Humidity: 32° to

113°F (0° to 45°C) @ 5 to 95% RH

Dimensions: 5.4 x 2.9 x 1.5 in.

(136 x 73 x 39mm)

Weight of Grip: 9 oz. (250g)

Power Source: Four “AAA” batteries

(not included)

MAI TE A CE TIPS

• The camera at the tip of the probe is a

sensitive, sophisticated device. Do not

use the probe as a hammer or to clear

debris.

8. Press the button to enlarge the

video frame. The first press of the

button enlarges the frame 50%,

corresponding to a zoom level of 1.5X.

“X 1.5” will appear in light blue at the

bottom right of the screen. Push the

button several times to zoom in closer

at a level of 2.0X, 2.5X, 3.0X, 3.5X and

4.0X. The next push of the button

reverts to normal size (1X) viewing.

To power off The PalmScope, press and

hold the button for at least 3 seconds.

The PalmScope is designed to be

powered for several hours by the same

set of four “AAA” batteries. A (low

battery) icon will appear on-screen when

the total battery charge drops below an

operational threshold. To replace the

batteries, follow the procedure on

pages 6 and 7 of this manual.

SPECIFICATIO S

Display Size/Type: 2.7 in. (69mm)

diagonal TFT color LCD

Display Resolution: 320 x 240 pixels

Monitor Controls: 180° flip, 1X to 4X

zoom in 6 steps, brightness + and –

one year from the date of purchase.

General will replace or repair the

defective unit, at its option, subject to

verification of the defect.

This warranty does not apply to defects

resulting from abuse, neglect, accident,

unauthorized repair, alteration, or

unreasonable use of the product.

Any implied warranties arising from the

sale of a General product, including but

not limited to implied warranties of

merchantability and fitness for a

particular purpose, are limited to the

above. General shall not be liable for loss

of use of the product or other incidental

or consequential damages, expenses, or

economic loss, or for any claim of such

damage, expenses, or economic loss.

State laws vary. The above limitations or

exclusions may not apply to you.

We encourage you to register your

product online. General will extend your

warranty an additional 60 days if you

www.generaltools.com/ProductRegistry.

• Do not insert or bend the probe by

force. Over-bending any section of the

probe to a radius of less than 2 in.

(50mm) many permanently damage

delicate internal cables.

• Remember to power off The

PalmScope after each inspection

session.

• Do not get water on the LCD.

• Do not bring the camera into contact

with acid, fire or hot objects by using

the probe in a corrosive or extremely

hot environment.

• Avoid getting oil or gas on the camera

head by shutting off vehicles during

inspections.

• If condensation forms inside the

camera lens, let it evaporate before

using the system again.

• Remove the batteries if planning to

store the unit for months or longer.

WARRA TY I FORMATIO

In the U.S, General warrants its

instruments and accessories against

defects in material or workmanship for

GENERAL TOOLS

& INSTRUMENTS

80 White Street ew York, Y 10013-3567

PHO E (212) 431-6100 FAX (212) 431-6499

TOLL FREE (800) 697-8665

e-mail: [email protected]

www.generaltools.com

DCS950 User’s Manual

Specifications subject to change without notice

NOTICE - WE A E NOT ESPONSIBLE

FO TYPOG APHICAL E O S.

MAN# DCS950

7/22/14

General Tools & Instruments

GeneralToolsNYC

RETUR FOR

REPAIR POLICY

very effort has been made to provide

you with a reliable product of superior

quality. However, in the event your

instrument requires repair, please

contact our Customer Service to obtain

an RGA (Return Goods Authorization)

number before forwarding the unit via

prepaid freight to the attention of our

Service Center at this address:

General Tools & Instruments

80 White Street New York, NY 10013

212-431-6100

Remember to include a copy of your

proof of purchase, your return address,

and your phone number and/or e-mail

address.

TABLE DES MATIÈRES

Caractéristiques principales . . . 19 – 20

Consignes de sécurité . . . . . . . 20 – 21

Contenu de l'emballage . . . . . . . . . . 21

Vue d'ensemble du produit . . . . 21 – 24

Instructions de mise en marche

. 24 – 28

Insertion des piles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Préparation de la sonde . . . . . 25 – 27

Installation du protecteur de

filetage ou d'un accessoire

. . . 27 – 28

Instructions d'utilisation . . . . . . 29 – 31

Procédure de démarrage

rapide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 – 31

Spécifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 – 32

Conseils d'entretien . . . . . . . . . 32 – 33

Renseignements concernant

la garantie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 – 34

Politique de retour pour réparation . . 35

CARACTÉRISTIQUES

PRI CIPALES

• Se range dans la poche ou s'agrafe à

la ceinture

• La sonde s'enroule dans le boîtier

pour le rangement

SYSTÈME

D'INSPECTION VIDÉO

COMPACT ROBUSTE

PalmScopeMC

GUIDE DE L'UTILISATEUR

DCS950

Lisez attentivement le présent guide

avant d'utiliser ce produit.

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