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GE Inspection T echnologies Remote Visual Inspection Ever est XL G3 ™ VideoPr obe ® Syst em Softwar e Version 1.4 Operating Manual www .ge.com/inspectiontechnologies[...]

Everest XLG3 ™ VideoProbe ® System Operating Manual[...]

ii GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System Copyright 2007 GE Inspection T echnologies, LP . All rights are reserved. No one is permitted to rep roduce or duplicate, in any for m, this manual or any part thereof without permission from GE Inspection T echnolo gies, LP . Software in this product is copyright GE Inspection T echnologies, LP[...]

User Manual iii Contact Information Sales and T echnical Support Service T o obtain service for your system, call one of the service centers below . If the problem cannot be corrected over the phone, you will be given a Return Materials Authorization Number (RMA) for shipment to the service center . Always contact a GE Inspection T echnologies serv[...]

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v Contents Cont act Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii 1 - Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Getting Hel[...]

vi GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System 5 - Capturing Images and Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Process Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 S teering the Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

User Manual vii A - Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 27 B - Agency Certifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 C - Chemical Comp atibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 D - W arranty . . . . . . . . .[...]

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1 1 Introduction About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

2 Chapter 1 Introduction GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System System Overview The rugged and de pendable Everest XLG3™ V ideoProbe ® system is an advanced video- based flexible borescope used for remote visual inspection. Working through access p assages, the XLG3 system delivers high-r esolution images of internal details of turbi[...]

User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction 3 Frequent T asks Setting Up the System — Summary For details, see “Setting Up the System” on page 27. 1. Open case’s lid s and front door . 2. V erify safe powering and grounding. Inspect ground pron g on power cord. 3. Connect to AC power , or attach battery . 4. T urn on power switch. 5. Remove insertio[...]

4 Chapter 1 Introduction GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System About the Battery Batteries for the XLG3 system are op tional. T wo sizes are ava ilable: one-hour and two-hour . T o learn about removing, charging, or installing the battery , see “Maintaining the Battery” on page 1 18. About the Image Processing Package The optional [...]

User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction 5 About the Network Package The optional network sof tware package — whic h delivers communication, file sharing, and network functions for the XLG3 system — in cludes the follo wing features. Feature Description Details PC and network communications Y ou can connect the XLG3 system to a PC via a wired or wire[...]

6 Chapter 1 Introduction GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System About the Menu Directed Inspection Package The optional Menu Directed Inspection package — which provides a guided inspection — where context is automatica lly added to images. Feature Description Standardized Inspec tion List • Inspectors follow standard list to desc[...]

User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction 7 Controls, Indicators, Connectors, etc. This section describes the controls, indicato rs, connectors, and other key element s for each main system comp onent: • “Handset” on pag e 7 • “Control Buttons” on page 8 • “Probe” on p age 9 • “Base Unit” on p age 10 • “Case” on page 14 Hands[...]

8 Chapter 1 Introduction GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System Control Buttons The control buttons are con veniently located directly below the handset display . The same controls are available on the optional remote control. Item Description A. Record Starts and pauses video recording. See “Working Wi th V ideos” on p age 63. B. F[...]

User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction 9 Probe The probe is the flexible eye of the system. V a rious probe models are av ailable with insertion tubes of dif ferent diameters and different lengths. Y ou can change pr obes quickly . Y ou can also trave l lighter by carrying one system and a spare probe rather than a complete spare system. Item Descripti[...]

10 Chapter 1 Introduction GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System Base Unit The base unit is the XLG3 system’s communications center . It processes still images and video, manages data, and connect s to the external wor ld with the optional network package (via the front pa nel). The base unit houses a proc essing board (CPU), system m[...]

User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction 11 H. Air filter frame For an optional air f ilter . I. VGA video output con nector For connecting a PC-typ e monitor . J. DVD drive (optional) For storing vide o files. K. Headset/external s peaker connector 3.5 mm ph one jack for a standard stereo he adset or an external speaker. The menu-driven volume control a[...]

12 Chapter 1 Introduction GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System Base Unit, Sides Item Description A. Funnel Guides the insert ion tube into the storage reel. B. Shoulder-strap hooks Strap is included. C. AC power inlet For connecting the p ower cord. D. AC fuse Protects the circuitry when using AC power . E. Ground lug Provides an eart[...]

User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction 13 Base Unit, T op and Bottom Base Unit, Back Item Description A. Funnel Guides the insertio n tube into the storage reel. B. Socket for handset ho lder Supports the handset holder . C. Power switch Turns the system on and off. D. Shoulder-strap hooks Strap is an option al accessory . E. Battery connection p oints[...]

14 Chapter 1 Introduction GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System Case Available in two sizes, the ru gged XLG3 case protects the components and accessories during storage, shipping, and ope ration. The system may be shipp ed in the storage case without additional overboxing. Item Description A. Lids Allow access to components and access[...]

User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction 15 Navigating the Menus Y ou can navigate the menus using the control buttons on the handset or remote control. For complete menu structure, see “Menu T rees” on p age 135. Desired T ype of Navigation Control Button T o open a main menu T o high light an item Joystick T o mov e between a parent menu and submen[...]

16 Chapter 1 Introduction GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System Safety Information Before using or servicing the system, you must read and underst and the following safety information. Symbols and T erms When the following symbols and terms appear in this manual , they have the following meanings: When the following symbols appear on t[...]

User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction 17 General W arnings The following warning statements apply to use of the sys tem in general. W ar ning statement s that apply specifically to particular procedures appear in the corresponding sections of the manual. W ARNING E LECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD — PROPER GROUNDING REQUIRED. For procedures, see “Safe Power[...]

18 Chapter 1 Introduction GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System General Cautions The following caution statement s apply to use of the device in gener al. Caution statement s that apply specifically to pa rticular procedur es appear in the corresponding sections of the manual. Caution ALLOW ADEQUA TE VENTILA TION . Othe rwise, the base[...]

User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction 19 Informations sur la sécurité Avant l'utilisation ou l'entretien du systè me, vous devez lire et comprendre les informations de sécurité qui suivent. Symboles et termes employés V oici la signification des symbole s et termes suivant s employés dans ce manuel : V oici la signification des symbol[...]

20 Chapter 1 Introduction GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System Avertissements généraux Les avertissements suivant s s'appliquent à l'utilisation du système en général. Les avertissements qui s'appliquent spécifiqueme nt à des procédures particulières sont indiqués dans les sections co rrespondantes de ce manu[...]

User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction 21 Mentions générales Attention Les mentions Attention qui suivent s'appliquent à l'utilisation de l'appareil en général. Les mentions Attention qui s'appliquent spécifiquement à des proc édures p articulières sont indiqués dans les sections co rrespondantes du manuel. Attention PERME[...]

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2 23 Safe Powering and Grounding Overview of Safe Powe ring and Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 V erifying AC Earth Ground Path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Grounding With a DC Source (Battery) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 S pe[...]

24 Chapter 2 Safe Powering and Grou nding GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System V erifying AC Earth Ground Path In most cases when using an AC power source, safe use of the XLG3 system requires verifying a protective earth ground path. T o V erify AC Earth Ground Path 1. V erify that the plugs on the AC cable, and any extension cord, h[...]

User Manual Chapter 2 Safe Powering and Grounding 25 Grounding With a DC Source (Battery) If you are using an external DC power source, such as the optional battery , while inspecting potentially energized equipment, safe use of th e XLG3 system requires verifying a protective ear th ground path. T o Provide DC Earth Ground Path 1. Connect an exter[...]

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3 27 Setting Up and Putting Away the System Setting Up the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Changing the Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Changing the Optical T ip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

28 Chapter 3 Setting Up and Putting Away the System GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System 6. Remove the insertion tube. 7. Attach the handset to the handle. a. Slide the handset holder into either of the sockets. (Th ere are socket s on both sides of the handle.) The holder clicks into place. b. Unwrap handset cable and remo ve handset[...]

User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up and Putting Away the System 29 9. If using the system in a dusty envi ronment, install a dust filter . Slide the air filter between the perforated grill and the grill frame’s five t abs. 10. If using any peripheral devices and accessories, attach them. T o Use the Base Unit Removed From the Case Leave the handset [...]

30 Chapter 3 Setting Up and Putting Away the System GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System Changing the Probe T o Remove a Probe 1. Shut down the probe. a. While viewing a live or frozen image, press . b. Select Probe Shut Down . 2. Open the probe latch. The probe pops out slightly . 3. Gently slide the probe out of the handset. T o Ins[...]

User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up and Putting Away the System 31 Changing the Optical T ip Optical tips are threaded onto the probe with a double set of thr eads to prevent them from falling into the inspection area. Each optical tip provides a unique depth of field, field of view , and direction of view . For a list of available tips, see “Optica[...]

32 Chapter 3 Setting Up and Putting Away the System GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System Putting the System A way T o Put the System A w ay 1. Press and hold the bu tton just below the joystick. The bending ne ck straightens. 2. If any storage devices are in place, use the Eject Hardware menu command and then remove them. 3. T urn off[...]

User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up and Putting Away the System 33 8. W rap handset cable ar ound the top of the base unit. Holding the loop in your hand, wrap the cable clockwise under the first lug. T uck the cable under the inser tion tube. Hook it arou nd the other lug. 9. Pack the system into the case. a. V erify that no accessories or cords ar e[...]

34 Chapter 3 Setting Up and Putting Away the System GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System Connecting to a PC or Network PC and network connectivity — wired or wir eless — are part of the optional network package. (See “About the Network Package” on page 5.) If the XLG3 system is connected to a PC or network, you can send images[...]

User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up and Putting Away the System 35 T o Connect the XLG3 System to a Wireless Network 1. At the base unit, insert a wir eless PC card into either PC card slot . Use only a NETGEAR card for this purpos e: ma nufacturer part number WG51 1 T (GE Inspection T echnologies pa rt number XLG3A8021 1CARD). 2. Press . Select Setup[...]

36 Chapter 3 Setting Up and Putting Away the System GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System 6. Select or enter a network access point. • If at least one access point is listed under the Auto Detect tab (shown above), select the desired access point. Select Save and Make Default . • If no access points are listed, select the Manual En[...]

4 37 Setting Up the Software Reviewing Settings for Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Reviewing Settings for Image Format and Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Reviewing the Setting for Video Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Reviewi[...]

38 Chapter 4 Setting Up the Software GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System Reviewing Settings for Image Format and Quality If you want to choose the format or quality for a particular imag e you want to capture, you must change the set ting before capturing th at image. T o Change Settings for Image Format and Qua lity 1. Press . 2. Se[...]

User Manual Chapter 4 Setting Up the Software 39 Reviewing the Setting for V ideo Quality If you want to choose the vide o quality , you must change the setting before yo u record. All videos are FMV (full-m otion video) MPEG2 files. T o Change the Sett ing for Video Quality 1. Press . 2. Select Vid eo Re cor d > Recording Options > MPEG Qual[...]

40 Chapter 4 Setting Up the Software GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System Reviewing Settings for T ext Color Y ou can change the color of text and other elements tha t are displayed over the images (for example, the dashed line that you center over the shadow when ta king shadow measurements). The most legible color will vary with the[...]

User Manual Chapter 4 Setting Up the Software 41 Reviewing Settings for Measurement For XLG3 systems equipped with measurement capability , these settings determine system behavior when you are taking measurements. For det ails, see “Me asuring Features and Defect s” on page 89. T o Review Settings for Measurement 1. Press . 2. Select Setup Men[...]

42 Chapter 4 Setting Up the Software GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System Reviewing Settings for the System 1. Press . 2. Select Setup Menu > System . 3. Select the desired item: Item Choices Description System Info System information ap pears: • T otal memory ca pacity • Rem aining memory • Software revision levels • Langu[...]

User Manual Chapter 4 Setting Up the Software 43 Reviewing Settings for Communications Communications settings are part of the optional network package. (See “About the Network Package” on page 5.) The communications settings apply to XLG3 systems conn ected to a PC or network. T o Review Settings for Communications 1. Press . 2. Select Setup M[...]

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5 45 Capturing Images and Videos Process Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 S teering the Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Freezing an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

46 Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System Process Diagram: Ca pturing Images and V ideos Steer probe. (Optional) Work with the displayed image. (Optional) Start recording video. Make audio com ments if desired. (Optional) Save still images. Make audio com ments if desired. “Steering the Probe” o[...]

User Manual Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos 47 Steering the Probe Guiding the Insertion T ube Into the Inspection Area With the desired optical tip installed, guide the insertion tube into the inspection area. Use your hands to push the tube until it reaches an area you want to inspect. T wist the insertion tube gently to bring the desired sc[...]

48 Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System Freezing an Image Freezing an image captur es it temporarily for review or adjustment. When you move the jo ystick in a frozen vie w , the probe tip does not articulate. If you zoom in on a frozen image an d then move the joystick, the image changes as the s[...]

User Manual Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos 49 W orking With a Recalled Image T o W ork With a Recalled Image 1. Recall the desired image. a. Press . b. Select File Manager > Recall > drive or device . c. Select a file. It opens. 2. Determine your next action. • T o rename the image, press . Select Rename Image . Enter a new file name[...]

50 Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System W orking With a Split Screen A split screen displays two images side-by-side in any combination of live, frozen, or recalled. Only one side is active at a time, as indicated by an arrow . S till images in half-screen view are cropped horizont ally . Y ou can[...]

User Manual Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos 51 Adjusting the Brightness Y ou can adjust the brightness of live, frozen, and recalled images as well as recorded video. When viewing live images, adjusting the brightness means controlling exposure time and camera gain. When viewing still images or recorded video, adjusting the brightness means c[...]

52 Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System Reducing “Noise” in Dark Images Adaptive noise reduction is p art of the optional image processin g p ackage. (See “About the Image Processing Package” on p age 4.) When the probe is in a dark area, the live image is often noisy , or grainy (“crawl[...]

User Manual Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos 53 T o T urn On ANR 1. While viewing a live imag e, press . 2. Select Image > Adaptive Noise Reduction > Normal or Enhanced . To Tu r n O f f A N R 1. Press . 2. Select Image > Adaptive Noise Reduction > Off . Note When ready to capture an image, keep the probe head as still as possible.[...]

54 Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System Correcting Wide-Angle Distortion Distortion correction is part of the opti onal image processing package. (See “About th e Image Processing Package” on p age 4.) When you use an optical tip with a 120° field of view , the image edges are distorted. Y ou[...]

User Manual Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos 55 Lengthening Exposure T i me One way to brighten live ima ges is to lengthen the camera ’s exposure time. The XLG3 system can vary the exposure time from 1/10,000 second to 12 seconds. The longer the exposure, the greater the risk of blurring the image. Keep the probe tip as still as possible wh[...]

56 Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System Enhancing Contrast When there is not enough lig ht or contrast to see impor t ant features or defects — for example, when you need to position cursors accura tely for measurements — “Inverse +” may help. This feature reverses the brightness like a ph[...]

User Manual Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos 57 Inverting an Image The Invert function flip s an imag e horizontally . Y ou can inve rt a live, frozen, or recalled[...]

58 Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System Annotating With T ext or Arrows Annotating an XLG3 image me ans adding text or arro ws to point out areas of interest: cracks, defects, etc. Y ou can annota te live, frozen, and recalled images. Y ou can create two types of annotation: • Live annot ation i[...]

User Manual Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos 59 T o Annot ate a Still Image 1. Press . 2. Determine whether to display or hide live annotation, if any . Select Live Annot ation > Show > On or Off . 3. Select Still Annot ation. 4. Select the de sired it em. Item Choices Description Add T ext Create text for use in a still annotation. Pres[...]

60 Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System T o Use the T ext-Entry Screen Y ou use the text-entry screen when creating an annotation or preset. 1. If necessary , position your text cursor . a. Move the joystick to highlight an ar row key in the character window . b. Press on the handset. Y our text c[...]

User Manual Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos 61 Saving an Image Saving an image is like ta king a snapshot. Most screen elements — date, time, zoom level, annot ations, measuremen ts, etc. — become p art of the saved image. What you see is what you save. Y ou can save live, frozen, split-screen, or recalled images. There are two save modes[...]

62 Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System T o Save an Image 1. (Live or still images) Press . -or- (S till images only ) Press . Select Save or Save Image . 2. If the choice is available, select Normal or Measurement . 3. Select the desired option or options. About Image File Names Unless you name t[...]

User Manual Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos 63 W orking With Videos Any time during your inspection you can record video “in th e background” while doing other tasks, such as adjusting brightness, comp aring images on a split screen, capturing still images, taking measurement s, managing files and folders, etc. When you record video, the [...]

64 Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System About DVDs The optional DVD drive can be used for two purposes: • to record live MPEG2 video files • to archive saved files (images or videos) Do not turn off the system while recording or archiving to a DVD, or you will lose data. When video streaming i[...]

User Manual Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos 65 Recording Live Video Before recording video to a DVD, read “About DVDs” on page 64 . T o St art Recording, Using Menus 1. Press quickly . - or - Press . Select Vid eo R ec or d > Recording Optio ns . The V ideo Recording Options menu appe ars. 2. Select the desired option or options. Optio[...]

66 Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System T o Quick-Record, Byp assing Menus Press and hold . A flashing red dot appears. As long as this dot is flashing, the system is recording. If using a DVD, recording start s only after the DVD dr ive light stop s flashing. If you start recording to a new DVD t[...]

User Manual Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos 67 About Vi deo File Names Unless you name the video before re cording, video files a re named automatically . Y ou can rename them after recalling them, or you can rename them from the desktop. YYMMDDXXXX.MPG Date (year , month, day) Unique identifier (from 0001 to 9999) Default naming scheme f or [...]

68 Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System Working With a Recalled V ideo T o W ork With a Recalled Video 1. If recalling a video from a DVD, verify that the DVD drive is selected. Press . Select Video Rec ord > Recording Options > Select Drives > DVD . 2. Recall the desired video. a. Press [...]

User Manual Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos 69 MDI Basic Operation Make Inspection 1. Double-click the MDI Builder icon on the desktop of either the PC or the XLG3™ VideoP robe ® ( MENU > Desktop > ENTER ) 2. Create a new inspection: Click the NEW button. 3. Enter the inspection name in the Name of inspection text box. 4. Click the b[...]

70 Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System Load Inspection Load an inspection created with MDI Builder (PC) or transfer an inspection from one XLG3™ VideoProbe ® to another .[...]

User Manual Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos 71 Run Inspection Use an inspection crea ted on the XLG3™ Vi deoProbe ® , PC or a demo inspection. Follow the instructions below for conducting an MDI Inspection on the XLG3™ VideoProbe ® un it. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Open an inspection: Use the Joystick to select the de sired inspection[...]

72 Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System Generate Report A report can be cre ated once an insp ection has been com pleted and stopped. 1. Press the MENU > Menu Directed Inspection > Generate Report . 2. Select the Drive Containing the Insp ection: Select with the Joystick and press ENTER to c[...]

User Manual Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos 73 Review Report After the report has been generated, use th e built-in tools on the XLG3™ V ideoProbe ® to review the report. Please note tha t the report is only able to be reviewed on a PC with Microsof t ® Word , using the USB Thumbdrive containing the report. 1. Double-click the Abiword ico[...]

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6 75 Managing Files & Communicating With Other Computers About the Thumbnail Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Working With Removable S torage Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Recalling a File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

76 Chapter 6 Managing Files & Commu nicating With Other Computers GE Inspection T ec hnologies XLG3 V ideoProbe Syste m W orking With Removable Storage Devices The XLG3 system is compatible with various removable storage devices: DVDs, PC cards, memory sticks, po rtable drives — any com pa tible USB-based or PCMCIA-based device. All devices m[...]

User Manual Chapter 6 Managing Files & Communica ting With Other Computers 77 Recalling a File Recalling a file means opening a saved image or video. T o Recall a File 1. Press . 2. Select File Manager > Recall > drive or device . 3. Select a file. It opens. T o learn about what you can do with a recalled file, see these sections: • “[...]

78 Chapter 6 Managing Files & Commu nicating With Other Computers GE Inspection T ec hnologies XLG3 V ideoProbe Syste m Deleting Files Y ou can delete files from any removable storage device except a DVD. T o Delete Files 1. Press . 2. Select File Manager > Delete . 3. Select and perfor m the desired t ask. Renaming a File Y ou do not use th[...]

User Manual Chapter 6 Managing Files & Communica ting With Other Computers 79 Archiving (Copying) Files to a DVD The Archive menu command lets you copy videos, still images, and audio files from the internal drive or from a removable storage device to a DVD. While files are being archived, all functions except the File Manager and Setup men us [...]

80 Chapter 6 Managing Files & Commu nicating With Other Computers GE Inspection T ec hnologies XLG3 V ideoProbe Syste m Using the Desktop The virtual desktop is part of the optional network package. (See “About the Network Package” on page 5.) With its graphical interface, the desktop does all of the following: • Provides a familiar way t[...]

User Manual Chapter 6 Managing Files & Communica ting With Other Computers 81 T o Manage Files from the Desktop 1. Double-click . 2. If you do not have a keyboard con nected to your system, double-click . 3. Perform the desired ta sks — create, rename, move, or de lete files or folders — as you would from any computer des ktop. T o Open the[...]

82 Chapter 6 Managing Files & Commu nicating With Other Computers GE Inspection T ec hnologies XLG3 V ideoProbe Syste m Sharing Files or Live V ideo With a PC PC file sharing and video streaming — viewing live video from a PC — are part of the optional network package. (See “About the Network Package ” on p age 5.) If the XLG3 system is[...]

User Manual Chapter 6 Managing Files & Communica ting With Other Computers 83 T o Establish Communic ation With a PC 1. Connect the XLG3 system to the PC or network . For details, see “Connecting to a PC or Network” on page 34. 2. At the XLG3 system, adjust communications settings as needed. a. Press . Select Setup Menu > Communications [...]

84 Chapter 6 Managing Files & Commu nicating With Other Computers GE Inspection T ec hnologies XLG3 V ideoProbe Syste m 3. At the PC, open a browser window . 4. In the URL address field, type http:// then the XLG3 system’ s IP address, as shown in this example. Do not include XLG3 . Press Enter . The Remote Browsing screen appears, as shown i[...]

User Manual Chapter 6 Managing Files & Communica ting With Other Computers 85 T o V iew XLG3 Files at the PC 1. Establish communication with the PC. For details, see “T o Establish Communication With a PC” on page 83. 2. At the PC, select the Thumbnail V iew ta b. Thumbnail versions of file s stored on the XL G3 system appear . If no files [...]

86 Chapter 6 Managing Files & Commu nicating With Other Computers GE Inspection T ec hnologies XLG3 V ideoProbe Syste m 4. Double-click any thumbnail image. It becomes enlarged. Manipulate it as desired using the buttons at the bottom of the screen. Previous Flip horiz. Next Zoom in Zoom out Flip vert. Rotate left Slide show Rotate right Save t[...]

User Manual Chapter 6 Managing Files & Communica ting With Other Computers 87 T o Manage Files From the PC 1. Establish communication with the PC. For det ails, see “T o Est ablish Communication With a PC” on p age 83. Remember that Allow Read/Write must be selected in the XLG3 Communications settings. 2. At the PC, select the File Transfer[...]

88 Chapter 6 Managing Files & Commu nicating With Other Computers GE Inspection T ec hnologies XLG3 V ideoProbe Syste m T o View Live Video From a PC (V ideo Streaming) 1. Establish communication with the PC. For details, see “T o Est ablish Communication With a PC” on page 83. 2. V erify that video str eaming is turned on. For details, see[...]

7 89 Measuring Features and Defects About Measuring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 S tereo Measurement s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Shadow Me asurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

90 Chapter 7 Measuring Features and Defe cts GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System T ypes of Measurement The XLG3 system supports three types of measurement: stereo, shadow , and comparison. Related Information •[...]

User Manual Chapter 7 Measuring Features and Defe cts 91 About the Measurement T ips Unlike standard optical tips, ShadowProbe ® and S tereoProbe ® measureme nt tips are factory-calibrated for use with specific probes and will not measure accurately with other probes. These tips are matched to probes by th e serial numbers identified on each opti[...]

92 Chapter 7 Measuring Features and Defe cts GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System Stereo Measurements S tereo measurements re quire the use of S tereoProbe m easurement tips, which capture stereoscopic images of a target — two pictures of the same ta rget from two different angles. T o measure the target, the XLG3 proces sor uses tr[...]

User Manual Chapter 7 Measuring Features and Defe cts 93 About the Matching Cursors For each cursor you pla ce on the left image during stereo measurement, the system places a matching cursor on the right image for use in triangulation. Y ou must place each lef t cursor on an image point (a pixel) that has sufficient surrounding detail to dif feren[...]

94 Chapter 7 Measuring Features and Defe cts GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System T aking Stereo Measurements For maximum accuracy in any type of stereo measur ement, you must begin by positioning the stereo tip carefully . T o Position the Probe T ip for a Stereo Measurement Image Before freezing a ster eo measurement image, po sitio[...]

User Manual Chapter 7 Measuring Features and Defe cts 95 About Single View While you are positioning the stereo tip, you may want to turn on Single View , which temporarily eliminates the second image, making it easier to aim the camera. T o T urn On Single View 1. While viewing a live stereo image, press . 2. Select Image > Single View > On [...]

96 Chapter 7 Measuring Features and Defe cts GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System T o T ake a Stereo Measurement 1. Attach the stereo tip securely , and verify it. See “V erifying Measurement T ips” on page 108. 2. Position the probe tip for maximum accuracy . See “T o Position the Probe T ip for a S tereo Measurement Image” o[...]

User Manual Chapter 7 Measuring Features and Defe cts 97 9. (Optional) Perfor m any of these tasks: 10. Save the ima ge. Press . For details, see “Saving an Image” on p age 61. T ask Menu Item Add measurements, up to five total. Press . Select Measure > Add . Clear some or all me asurements. Press . Select Measure > Clear measurement . Se[...]

98 Chapter 7 Measuring Features and Defe cts GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System T ypes of Stereo Measurement This table specifically addresses cursor pl acement for each typ e of stereo measurement. For the complete procedure, see “T o T ake a S tereo Measurement” on p age 96. Ty p e Example — “Matching Cursors” on Right I[...]

User Manual Chapter 7 Measuring Features and Defe cts 99 Area The surface area cont ained within multiple cu rsors placed around a feature or defect. Place three or more cursors (up to 24) around the edge of the area you want to measu re. When finished, press twice. The area closes. Multi- segment line The length of a nonli near feature or defect. [...]

100 Chapter 7 Measuring Features and Defe cts GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System Shadow Measurements Shadow measurements require the use of Sh adowProbe measur ement tips, wh ich project a shadow onto a target. T o measure the t arget, th e XLG3 processor uses triangulation based on the shadow’ s location. Y ou can take shadow me [...]

User Manual Chapter 7 Measuring Features and Defe cts 101 T aking Shadow Measurements For maximum accuracy in any type of shadow measurement, you begin by positioning the shadow tip carefully . T o Position the Probe T ip for a Shadow Measurement Image Before freezing a shadow measurement image, position the probe tip to meet these criteria: • Ti[...]

102 Chapter 7 Measuring Features and Defe cts GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System Bad Example From this in-focus di stance, there is little difference betwe en the shadow position s on the raised and recesse d surfaces, so you are unlikely to get an accurate depth measurement. Good Example With the tip closer t o the surface, even th[...]

User Manual Chapter 7 Measuring Features and Defe cts 103 T o T ake a Shadow Measurement 1. Attach the shadow tip securely , and verify it. See “V erifying Measurement T ips” on page 1 08. 2. Position the probe tip for maximum accuracy . See “T o Position the Probe T ip for a Shadow Measur ement Image” on page 10 1. 3. Freeze the imag e. 4.[...]

104 Chapter 7 Measuring Features and Defe cts GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System T ypes of Shadow Measurement This table specifically addresses cursor placement for each typ e of shadow measurement. For the complete procedure, see “T o T ake a Shadow Measurement” on p age 103. T ype Example Description Cursor Placement Distance [...]

User Manual Chapter 7 Measuring Features and Defe cts 105 Area The surface area around a feature or defect. Place three or more cursors (up to 24) around the edge o f the area you want to measure . When finished, press twice. The area closes. Multi- segment length The length of a no nlinear feature or defect. Place two or more measurement cursors ([...]

106 Chapter 7 Measuring Features and Defe cts GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System Comparison Measurements Comparison measurem ent s rely on the known dimensions of an object that has been set in the field of view either by the manufacturer or by the probe. The XLG3 processor uses these known dimensions as a reference scale for mea su[...]

User Manual Chapter 7 Measuring Features and Defe cts 107 T aking Comparison Measurements 1. Attach any standard forward-view or side-view tip to the probe. 2. Position the probe tip for maximum accuracy: • The surface should app ear perpendicular to the probe view . • The target and known object sh ould both be in the same view and plane. • [...]

108 Chapter 7 Measuring Features and Defe cts GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System V erifying Measurement T ips V erify measurement tips each time you use the m to ensure that no mechanical damage has degraded th eir accuracy . Every XLG3 system equipped with measurement capability is shipped with a measurement verification block. Thi[...]

User Manual Chapter 7 Measuring Features and Defe cts 109 T roubleshooting Inaccurate Measurements Help: I’m Getting Inaccurate Stereo or Shadow Measurements Move the probe tip as close as possible to the t arget, maximizing magnification. V erify that the tip that is attached to the probe ma tches the tip in formation that is selected in the sof[...]

11 0 Chapter 7 Measuring Features and Defe cts GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System[...]

8 111 Maintenance Inspecting and Cleaning the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 1 Replacing the Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 14 Checking and Repla cing the Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 16 Ma[...]

11 2 Chapter 8 Maintenance GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System T o Inspect and Clean a Probe 1. Check the probe for da mage or contamination. Look for excessive wear in the bending neck, loose strands of the braided weave, or separa tion of the bonding joints. 2. Clean the probe tip, includ ing the lens on the camera head. Use gla ss[...]

User Manual Chapter 8 M aintenance 11 3 T o Inspect and Clean the Handset 1. Disconnect the power cor d from the power source. 2. Check for damage or contamination, including an y bent pins on the electrical connector . 3. Clean all part s of the handset, includ ing the fiberoptic connector . Use a soft cloth dampened with glass cleaner or 70% alco[...]

11 4 Chapter 8 Maintenance GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System Replacing the Lamp T o Determine Whether to Replace the Lamp If the lamp does not come on when you turn the power switch on, verify all of the following things before replacing the lamp. • The probe is prop erly latched in the handset. • The lamp was correctly install[...]

User Manual Chapter 8 M aintenance 11 5 T o Inst all a Lamp 1. Remove a new lamp from it s box. Handle it by the met a l rim or by the ceramic socket only . 2. Install the lamp. a. Position the new lamp so that the flat spot on the metal rim is toward the lef t side. Slide the lamp all the way in, past the snap springs. Push down to seat. b. Orient[...]

11 6 Chapter 8 Maintenance GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System Checking and Replacing the Fuses If the system power switch is on but the system is not powering up, try the troubleshooting tips under “Power Problems” o n page 124. If necessar y , check or replace fuses . Use the same fuse type and rating. For fu se values, see “[...]

User Manual Chapter 8 M aintenance 11 7 T o Check or Replace the Battery (DC) Fuse 1. T urn off the powe r switch. 2. Unplug the DC power connector . 3. T urn the DC fuse holder counterclockwise. 4. Remove the fuse, and check it with an ohmmeter . • If < 1.0 ohm, the fuse is good. • If > 1.0 ohm, replace with a new fuse. EF DC fuse holder[...]

11 8 Chapter 8 Maintenance GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System Maintaining the Battery T o Check the Battery’ s Charge Level While the battery is in use, pres s the charge-check button . The green and red LEDs light up according to the batter y’ s charge le vel, as shown here. These two LEDs do not light up until you press the bu[...]

User Manual Chapter 8 M aintenance 11 9 T o Inst all a Battery 1. If not already installed, install the battery bracket. Use the provided screws. 2. Slide the battery ta bs into the bracket slots. 3. Align the quarte r-turn stud with the recept acle hole in the base unit. Press the battery to the base unit. T urn the stud clockwise. 4. Plug in the [...]

120 Chapter 8 Maintenance GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System T o Charge the Battery 1. Connect to power in one of these ways: • Battery inst alled If the battery is installed in the base unit, plug the base unit into AC power . The battery charges whether the system is on or off. • Battery removed If the batt ery is removed fro [...]

User Manual Chapter 8 M aintenance 121 Replacing the Internal Memory Card The internal memory card contains the operating system software as well as your image and video files. Y ou might want to replace the memory card, for ex ample, to increase storage capacity . Only qualified electrica l technicians should repla ce this card. This card is not u[...]

122 Chapter 8 Maintenance GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System[...]

9 123 Troubleshooting Image Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Probe Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Power Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

124 Chapter 9 T roubleshooting GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System Probe Problems Power Problems Lamp Problems Condition Causes Actions Reduced articulation in the bending neck. V arious • Whenever using the system, minimize bends t hroughout the entire length of the insertion tube, including the end nearest to the handset. Unneces[...]

User Manual Chapter 9 Troubleshooting 125 Software Problems Condition Causes Actions Time, date, or other settings ar e lost when system is turned off. Internal battery needs replacing. (Normal life is five to seven years.) Return system to GE In spection T ec hnologies to have intern al battery replaced.[...]

126 Chapter 9 T roubleshooting GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System[...]

A 127 Specifications Feature Specification Power AC 100 – 240 V , 50 – 60 Hz; 1 15 V , 400 Hz DC (optional battery) 1 1 – 16 V Maximum consump tion 300 W Nominal consumptio n 150 W (when not cha rging battery or using accessories) Battery operation Up to one hour (small battery) or two hours (large battery) AC output IEC-type F connector. The[...]

128 Appendix A Specifications GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System[...]

B 129 Agency Certifications European Equipment Classification Group 1, Class A The mark on this product indicates it ha s been tested to and conforms with the provisions noted within the 89/336 /EEC Electromagnetic Compatibi lity Directive. The XLG3 system is in conformance with the following standard s: EN61010-1, EN61326, EN5501 1. Declarations o[...]

130 Appendix B Agency Certifications GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System FCC Compliance 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 inte rference. 2. This device must accept any int erference received, including interference that may ca[...]

C 131 Chemical Compatibility Chemical compatibility refers to the probe’s ability to come into cont act with various liquid substances and not be damaged. There are far too many diff erent liquids in the industrial environment for GE Inspection T echnologies to test each one, so customers must determine for themselves whether the probe is compati[...]

132 Appendix C Chemical Compatibili ty GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System[...]

D 133 Warranty GE Inspection T echnologies warrant s its VideoProbe compon ents, when new , to be free from defects in material an d workmanship and to perform in accordance with manufacturer's specifications under no rmal use and service for a perio d of one year from the date of purchase from GE Inspection T echn ologies or it s authorized d[...]

134 Appendix D W arranty GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System[...]

E 135 Menu Trees Live Menu Menus How to Access Main Menus: Live, page 135 Freeze Frame, page 136 Split Screen, page 136 Recalled Image, page 13 7 Recalled Video, page 137 Press . The menu that app ears depends on the type of image displayed. Shared Menus: File Manager, page 138 Setup, page 138 Video Record, page 139 Video Recording Options, pag e 1[...]

136 Appendix E Menu T rees GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System Freeze Frame Menu Split Screen Menu Save Image Lamp Probe Shut Down Measure Live Annotation S till Annotation Vide o Record File Manager Setup Menu Frozen image is dis played. Press . Brightness Invert Inverse + S plit Screen S plit Options Save Image Image Audio Live Ann[...]

User Manual Appendix E Menu Trees 137 Recalled Image Menu Recalled Video Menu Save Image Image Rename Image Live Annotation S till Annotation Measure Audio Video Record File Manage r Setup Menu Recalled image is displayed. Press . Brightness Invert Inverse + S plit Screen Press . Playback pause s. Play Rename Save S till Image File Manager Recalled[...]

138 Appendix E Menu T rees GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System File Manager Menu Setup Menu Recall Copy Delete Folder Archive Eject Hardware Press . Select File Manager . Then select File Manager again. Any type of image is displayed. S till Save Save Format JPEG Quality Graphics Te x t C o l o r Logo Measure System T emp Sensor Batt[...]

User Manual Appendix E Menu Trees 139 Video Record Menu Video Recording Options Menu Press . Select Video Record . St a r t R e c o r d i n g Resume Recording St o p Pause DVD Initialize Recording Optio ns Any type of image is displayed. Only the items that a pply to your task will appear. Press quickly . - or- Press . Select Video Record > Reco[...]

140 Appendix E Menu T rees GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System Save Menu P ress . A ny type of image is displayed. Save Select Save Folder Eject Hardware Rename Image Record Audio Play Audio Delete Audio Normal Measurem ent Appears only if applicabl e.[...]

F 141 Optical Tips Tip Diameter (mm) View (DOV) Color Field of View (FOV) a Depth of Field (DOF) Part Number Standard Optical Tips 3.9 Forward None 80 6 – 80 mm 0.24 – 3.15 in. PXT480FG 3.9 Side Brown 80 4 – 80 mm 0.16 – 3.15 in. PXT480SG 6.1 Forward None 50 50 mm – in finity 1.97 in. – infinity XLG3T6150FF 6.1 Forward White 50 12 – 2[...]

142 Appendix F Optical Tips GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System Tip Diameter (mm) Vie w (DOV) Color Field of View (FOV) a Depth of Field (DOF) Part Number Standard Optical Tips (continued) 8.4 Forward None 40 250 mm – infinity 9.84 in. – infinity XLG3T8440FF b 8.4 Forward Gold 20 500 mm – infinity 19.69 in. – infinity XLG3T84[...]

G 143 Environmental Compliance The equipment that you bought has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its producti on. It may cont ain hazardo us substance s that could impact health and the environment. In order to av oid the dissemination of those substances in our envir onment and to diminish th e pressure on the natura l res[...]

144 Appendix G Environmental Compliance GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System[...]

145 Index 120-degree distortion correction, 54 4x3 display setting, 42 A accuracy index, 41, 91 AC. See power adaptive noise reduction (ANR), 4, 52 agency certifications, 129 alcohol, probe’s compatibility with, 131 annotations, 58–60 See also audio comments, 58 ANR (adaptive noise reduction), 4, 52 archiving files to a DVD, 79 area measurement[...]

146 Index GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System drive sharing, 5 dust filter , 29, 1 12 DVDs about, 64 archiving files to, 79 drive location, 1 1 ejecting, 76 initializing, 64 recording video to, 65 storage capacity , 39 E ejecting storage devices, 32, 76 e-mail, 5 energized equipment, 23, 25 environmental compliance, 143 Ethernet conn[...]

User Manual Index 147 J joystick about, 8 for aiming the camera, 47 for navigating menus, 15 for navigating the desktop, 80 for panning a zoomed image, 42, 48 JPEGs. See images (still) K kerosene, probe’s compatibility with, 131 keyboard, USB, 10 keyboard, virtual, 80 See also text-entry screen keys. See buttons, control L lamp about, 2, 13 repla[...]

148 Index GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System PC communications as part of network package, 5 connecting to a PC or network, 34 reviewing settings, 43 sharing files, 82–88 PCMCIA-based devices. See removable storage devices PDF files, viewing, 80 peripheral devices, connectors for , 10 phone numbers, iii playing a video, 68 point-t[...]

User Manual Index 149 tip map, 42 tips. See optical tips training, 1 transferring files. See PC communications trigger , 7, 48 troubleshooting, 109, 123–125 U umbilical. See handset cable unit (device) name, 43 units, measurement, 41 unscaled display setting, 42, 89 update to software or features, 42, 138 uploading files. See PC communications US[...]

150 Index GE Inspection T echnologies XLG3 VideoProbe System[...]

Manufactured in USA by GE Inspection Technologies XLG3A-MAN Rev . F Printed in USA[...]