User Manual VS80 Kit High Performance Videoscope with Camera Probe
User Manual VS80 Kit #NAS100101; r.
Table of contents 1 Advisories ..........................................................................1 1.1 Copyright .................................................................. 1 1.2 Quality Assurance ...................................................... 1 1.3 Documentation .......................................................... 1 1.4 Disposal of Electronic Waste ......................................... 1 2 Safety ..........................................................................
Table of contents 8.2.8 SD Card....................................................... 22 8.2.9 Image (visual cameras only) ............................. 23 8.2.10 Measurement Parameters (IR camera only)............................................................ 23 8.2.11 Auto Power Off (APO) ..................................... 24 8.2.12 Date / Time................................................... 24 8.2.13 Recording Quality (visual cameras only).............. 25 8.2.14 Information (Info) ............
Table of contents 14.3 Executing the Firmware Update ................................... 39 15 FCC and IC Notices ........................................................... 40 16 Specifications................................................................... 42 17 CUSTOMER SUPPORT ....................................................... 44 18 Warranty .......................................................................... 45 18.1 Three-Year Limited Warranty ...................................
1 Advisories 1.1 Copyright ©2022 FLIR Systems, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. No parts of the software including source code may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means, electronic, magnetic, optical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of FLIR.
2 Safety CAUTION Please read all user instructions and safety guidelines before proceeding. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. The battery is not user-serviceable. DO NOT open the unit to replace the battery or to perform maintenance. Contact FLIR if the unit needs servicing or a battery replacement. WARNING Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced using an incompatible battery type.
2 Safety CAUTION INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES MAY DAMAGE THE PROBE See the probe user manual for a list of specified liquids into which the probe can be inserted. #NAS100101; r.
3 Introduction 3.1 Overview Thank you for selecting the VS80 High Performance Videoscope kit. The VS80 kit is a rugged, waterproof video inspection system that includes the VS80 Videoscope, a detachable camera probe, and accessories. The VS80 works with a variety of cameras probes as listed in Section 3.3 and 3.4 below. VS80 probes are especially designed to perform well in difficult to reach locations and areas unsafe to approach.
3 Introduction 3.2 Product Features • Large display monitor shows camera images, touch-screen icons, settings menu, and other information. • Sun visor protects monitor and allows viewing in brightly lit areas. • Image/video recording with micro SD card storage. • PC interface for downloading images/video and updating firmware. • Micro HDMI port for viewing images on an external monitor. • Split screen shows forward/side view images simultaneously when using a dual camera or a mirror accessory.
3 Introduction 3.4 Ordering Videoscope and Probes Separately Order Numbers Descriptions VS80 VS80 Videoscope Screen only (No Camera Probes) VS80CIR-21 VS80 160 × 120 IR Thermal Camera Probe 19 mm × 1 m (3.3 ft) long VS80C55–1RM VS80 Camera Probe 5.5 mm × 1 m (3.3 ft) long VS80A2–45–1RM VS80 2-way Articulating Camera Probe 4.5 mm × 1 m (3.3 ft) long VS80A4–60–2RM VS80 4-way Articulating Camera Probe 6.0 mm × 2 m (6.
4 Product Description 4.1 Front View Note that not all display icons can be represented in Figure 4.1 at one time because of differences in operational modes; display icons not shown here are explained in their relevant sections. Figure 4.1 Front View of Monitor 1. Control buttons. See Section 6. 2. Status LED: Blue when power is on (charger not connected); green when charging with power off; cyan (light blue) when charging with power on; no light when fully charged (with charger attached). 3.
4 Product Description 4.2 Top View Figure 4.2 Top View of Monitor 1. Neck and hand strap fasteners. One on each corner of the unit. 2. Probe connector. Line up the white dots on the probe connector and the display unit connector when attaching the probe. 3. USB-C port for PC interface and battery charging. 4.3 Right Side View Figure 4.3 Right Side View of Monitor 1. Compartment latch. Push latch upward to access the compartment (the compartment contains items 3, 4, and 5, listed below). 2.
4 Product Description 4.4 Back of Unit The tilt stand, tripod mount, and informational labels are located on the back of the VS80 (not pictured). #NAS100101; r.
5 Quick Start (en) CAUTION Before putting the VS80 into operation there are two steps that must be performed immediately after connecting the probe to the main unit: 1. 2. Update the VS80 firmware, as explained in Section 14. For visual probes only: Select the probe that you intend to use from the Settings menu list, as explained in Section 8. This does not apply when connecting an IR probe. Failure to perform these steps will cause the VS80 to misidentify the connected probe. 1.
5 Quick Start (en) 7. To orient the camera, the IR probe includes a dot on the head to indicate the top of the image, as shown. 8. The front panel status LED (located above the control buttons) is blue when power is on (charger not connected); green when charging with power off; cyan (light blue) when charging with power on; no light when fully charged (with charger attached). 9. Long press the power button to switch off the VS80 after use. #NAS100101; r.
6 Control Buttons 6.1 Control Buttons Overview The physical control buttons are used in conjunction with the touch-screen icons to set up and operate the VS80. Similar to the touch-screen icons, several control buttons have extended capabilities that adapt to each probe’s features. 6.2 Button Descriptions Figure 6.1 Control Buttons 1. Image Capture button. Short press to capture an image. Images are stored on the supplied micro SD card. 2. Video Record button. Short press to start or stop recording.
6 Control Buttons 4. Brightness decrease and left arrow button. Short press this button to decrease worklight brightness. A slider graphic appears on the left side of the image showing the brightness level. In some menus, this button can be used as a left arrow button. 5. Zoom Out / Menu — (minus) button. In normal operation for visual cameras only, short press the button to zoom out on the camera image. A slider graphic appears on the right side of the image showing 1x, 1.5x, 2x, and 3x zoom levels.
7 Touch Screen Icons 7.1 Touch-Screen Overview The touch-screen icons are used in conjunction with the physical control buttons to configure and operate the VS80. See Section 6 for details on the control buttons. Touch-screen icons appear along the left and right side of the VS80 display for visual cameras, and only along the right side for IR cameras. An icon can be tapped to activate/deactivate a function or to open a submenu for further configuration. 7.
7 Touch Screen Icons Tap to begin comparing stored images with the live camera feed on a split-screen. When you tap the icon, the image gallery opens. Select an image from the gallery to compare with the live image. The screen will split, showing the stored image and the live image side by side. Additional touch-screen icons are active in this mode, see figure below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
7 Touch Screen Icons 7.3 IR Camera Touch-Screen Icons An IR camera display example, with touch-screen icons, is provided below. The table below the camera image explains each touch-screen icon in detail. Tap an icon to open its submenu. Note that camera probes are typically supplied with their own user manual, see the probe manual for additional information. Figure 7.2 IR Camera touch-screen icons shown on right edge of display ICON DESCRIPTION Tap to open the rotate/flip image menu.
7 Touch Screen Icons Tap to open the color palette menu. Select from the options below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Iron color palette. Rainbow color palette. Gray-scale palette. Below alarm. Areas in the image that are below the temperature set point are highlighted in blue (see Section 11). Above alarm. Areas in the image that are above the temperature set point are highlighted in red (see Section 11).
7 Touch Screen Icons Tap to open the Auto/Manual Temperature Scale menu. Auto Scale. The VS80 automatically selects the low to high temperature scale (range) based on the camera image. Use Auto in normal operation. Manual scale. Use manual scaling to limit the temperature scale close to the targeted spot temperature. You can manually adjust the temperature range by first tapping the temperature readout at the top or bottom of the bar graph, to enable editing, and then using the plus the value.
8 Settings Menu 8.1 Settings Menu Overview Figure 8.1 Settings Menu example. Menu items vary depending on attached camera probe. The Settings menu allows you to quickly and easily customize the VS80. Press the Settings button to open/close the menu. The menu has two pages, tap the up/down arrow touch-screen icons to scroll. Tap a menu item to open it or to toggle its setting ON/OFF. The menu is different for IR and visual cameras. See the table below.
8 Settings Menu ASPECT RATIO × √ REGULATORY √ √ 8.2 Menu Item Descriptions Each menu item is detailed below. 8.2.1 Probe Selection (visual cameras only) Tap to open the Probe Selection menu. Figure 8.2 Probe Selection Settings Menu Tap the probe model number (2) that matches the probe you are using. This will ensure optimal probe compatibility with the VS80. The touch-screen icons and control buttons will adapt to each selection. Tap the up/down arrow icons (3) to scroll pages.
8 Settings Menu 8.2.3 Wi-Fi Menu The Wi-Fi utility allows you to connect the VS80 with a smart device, see Section 12 for complete information. The items listed below provide a basic overview of the Wi-Fi menu options: • Set Wi-Fi ON/OFF. • View the SSID (Service Set Identifier) number. The SSID is the identifier for all of the networks currently within range. • Create a password (up to 16 characters) using the touch-screen keyboard. Tap the SETTINGS box to open the password menu. 8.2.
8 Settings Menu 8.2.7 USB Card Reader There are no programmable settings to adjust in this menu. The menu text turns from grey to white, and the USB icon appears, when the VS80 is connected to a PC. While connected, you can move images and video from the SD card to a PC and update the VS80 firmware. See Section 13, for PC interface information, and Section 14, for firmware updating. 8.2.8 SD Card Tap SD CARD to open the menu. Figure 8.
8 Settings Menu 8.2.9 Image (visual cameras only) Tap to open the Image Brightness, Contrast, and Sharpness control menu. Figure 8.6 Image Settings Menu Tap and drag the sliders (2) as desired. Tap DEFAULT (3) to reset the image settings. Tap the left arrow (1) to return to the main menu. 8.2.10 Measurement Parameters (IR camera only) Tap to open the Measurement Parameters menu. Figure 8.
8 Settings Menu Note on Reflected Temperature: Set the Reflected Temperature to the ambient temperature in the test area, to start. If surrounding objects are interfering with your measurements, an adjustment to the Reflected Temperature setting may be needed. Refer to the link below for more information. Emissivity and Reflected Temperature Information 8.2.11 Auto Power Off (APO) Tap to open the APO menu. Figure 8.8 APO Settings Menu To set APO, tap 5, 10, 20, 30 minutes (3) or Disable (2).
8 Settings Menu year (YY): MM/DD/YY, DD/MM/YY, or YY/MM/DD. Tap the up/down arrows (5) to select the 12 or 24 hour clock. Tap the left arrow (1) to return to the main menu. 8.2.13 Recording Quality (visual cameras only) This setting applies to video recording only. Tap to open the Recording Quality menu. Figure 8.10 Recording Quality Settings Menu Tap Normal or High Quality (2).
8 Settings Menu reset all user programmable settings. See Section 14 for details on firmware upgrading. Tap the left arrow (1) to return to the main menu. 8.2.15 Aspect Ratio (IR camera only) Tap to select a 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio. This setting does not affect the recorded images and video, only the display is affected. Selecting 16:9 will expand the thermal image to fit the width of the screen. Selecting 4:3 will present the thermal image in the centre of the screen. 8.2.
9 Image and Video Recording 9.1 Image and Video Basics The VS80 allows you to capture still images (.jpg) and video (.mov). Press the to save still images and press the video record butimage capture button to start/stop video recording. ton With a connected microphone, you can record narration audio with videos. See the Specifications (Section 16) for image and video file resolution information. Media are stored on the supplied micro SD card (inserted in the right-side compartment).
9 Image and Video Recording 3. Selected thumbnail’s timestamp. 4. Up arrow. Scroll gallery pages. 5. Down arrow. Scroll gallery pages. 6. Selected page (top number) and total number of pages (bottom number). 7. Delete the selected image or video. 8. Tap to show only image thumbnails. 9. Tap to show only video thumbnails. 10. Tap arrow to return to exit the gallery. 9.3 Opened Images When you tap an image thumbnail, the image will open on the VS80 display.
9 Image and Video Recording 9.4 Opened Videos When you tap a video thumbnail, the video will open on the VS80 display. While the image is opened, press the play icon (⊳) to start the video and press the pause (||) icon to pause/stop the video. You can perform other actions as described in the call-out below. Figure 9.3 Opened Video in Media Gallery 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Video playback. Video timestamp. Up arrow to scroll to next video. Video filename. Down arrow to scroll to prior video.
9 Image and Video Recording Activate the microphone function in the Settings menu. Press to access the menu, scroll to the External Microphone setting, and tap ON. Set the microphone volume level (1 to 10) using the on-screen slider or tap DEFAULT to set the microphone volume to 5. Now, each time you record video, you can add a narrative audio track that can be heard upon playback. 9.6 Downloading Media to a PC The VS80 is equipped with a PC interface.
10 Rechargeable Battery 10.1 Battery Overview The VS80 is supplied with an internal, rechargeable lithium battery. The battery icon on the upper right hand corner of the display provides battery status (see Section 10.2). The battery cannot be replaced or serviced in the field, please contact FLIR support for assistance. The VS80 can operate for 8 hours from a full charge (at room temperature). 10.2 Battery Status Icon The battery status icon is shown on the upper right hand corner of the VS80 display.
11 Temperature Alarm (IR Camera) 11.1 Alarms Overview For the IR camera, the VS80 offers a high (above) and a low (below) alarm function; only one can be selected at a time. 11.2 Configuring the Alarms 1. Tap the color palette touch-screen icon . or the Below alarm icon . 2. Tap the Above alarm icon 3. The temperature set point will appear at the centre left area of the monitor (as shown in Figure 11.1 as 77.1°). 4. Tap and drag the color temperature bar graph up or down to change the set point.
11 Temperature Alarm (IR Camera) In Below alarm mode, a blue color is applied to all parts of the image that represent a temperature below the alarm set point. Some further adjustment to the set point may be necessary to achieve the proper contrast. Tap and drag on the color bar graph to change the set point. Figure 11.2 Below Alarm display #NAS100101; r.
12 Wi-Fi Connectivity 12.1 Wi-Fi Overview You can join the VS80 Wi-Fi network with your smart device by first switching the Wi-Fi function ON in the VS80 Settings menu and then selecting the VS80 network from your smart device. For security, when you join the VS80 Wi-Fi network on your smart device you automatically disconnect from your commercial or residential network. You can also set up a password, as explained in the next section, to restrict access to the VS80 network. 12.
12 Wi-Fi Connectivity 6. Tap the VS80 from the list of available networks on your smart device before the 60 second timer counts down. See Figure 12.3 below for example smart device screens. 7. When successfully connected, the Wi-Fi icon will appear at the top right of the VS80 display. 8. To disconnect Wi-Fi at any time, select ‘OFF’ from the Wi-Fi Setting menu or press the button. Figure 12.3 Smart device setup example. Step 1, tap the Wi-Fi setting on your smart device.
13 PC Interface 13.1 PC Interface Overview The VS80 PC interface utility allows you to download images and video to your PC, see Section 9. The PC interface also allows you to upgrade the VS80 firmware, see Section 14. When connected to a PC, the VS80 also charges its battery. For quicker charging, connect the VS80 to an AC power source using the supplied AC adaptor and USB cable, see Section 10. 13.
14 Firmware Updates To update the VS80 firmware, carefully follow the steps in the following sections. The FLIR website is updated periodically to make improvements and so the screen examples, below, may not match the current format or configuration exactly. If you need assistance please contact FLIR support. 14.1 Obtaining the Firmware Update File 1. Go to the support site: https://support.flir.com 2. Click on the DOWNLOADS menu heading, as shown. Figure 14.1 Click ‘DOWNLOADS’. 3.
14 Firmware Updates 5. For Figure 15.3, below, 1. Type VS80 in the search field; 2. Select FLIR / Extech Meters Software from the pull-down menu; 3. Select FLIR Software from the pull-down menu; 4. Click SEARCH; 5. Click the update file to download it to your PC. Figure 14.3 Follow the steps to complete the download process. 14.2 Moving the Upgrade File to the VS80 1. As explained in Section 13, PC Interface, connect the VS80 to the PC using the supplied USB cable. 2.
14 Firmware Updates Figure 14.4 Windows PC example: Moving the update file to the VS80 root directory. 14.3 Executing the Firmware Update 1. With the VS80 disconnected from the PC, press the VS80 Settings button to open the Settings menu. 2. Navigate to the INFO menu, tap INFO to open it, and then tap FIRMWARE UPGRADE; confirm the action when prompted. 3.
15 FCC and IC Notices This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
15 FCC and IC Notices Cet appareil est conforme avec Industrie Canada exemptes de licence RSS standard(s). Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) cet appareil ne doit pas causer d'interférence et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, notamment les interférences qui peuvent affecter son fonctionnement. Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Information The radiated output power of the Wireless Device is below the Industry Canada (IC) radio frequency exposure limits.
16 Specifications Monitor 7 in (17.8 cm) diagonal color touch-screen (1024 * 600) Stored images file format HD and other visual camera probes: .jpg (1280 * 720) Thermal camera probe: .jpg (640 * 480) Comments can be added directly onto images in the Media Gallery Stored video file format HD and other visual camera probes: .mov (1280 * 720) Thermal camera probe: .
16 Specifications Operating temperature 14 to 140℉ (–10 to 60℃) on battery power 32 to 104℉ (0 to 40℃) when connected to charger Storage temperature -4 to 140℉ (–20 to 60℃) Relative humidity 10 to 95%, non-condensing Altitude 6562 ft (2000 m) Dimensions (VS80 Videoscope) 9.8 x 6.0 x 2.0 in (248 x 150 x 51 mm) Weight (VS80 Videoscope) 2.86 lbs (1.3 kg) Power supply Rechargeable lithium ion battery (9800 mAh) 3.
17 CUSTOMER SUPPORT The FLIR support site, address below, is your resource for obtaining firmware upgrade files, latest versions of user manuals, customer service, and other product and accessory information. Have the probe(s) and main unit serial numbers handy when contacting our support staff. Serial numbers are printed on white labels attached to each probe. The VS80 serial number is found on the back of the product and in the Settings menu. https://support.flir.com #NAS100101; r.
18 Warranty 18.1 Three-Year Limited Warranty This product is protected by FLIR’s 3-Year Limited Warranty. Visit www.flir.com/testwarranty to read the 3-Year Limited Warranty document. #NAS100101; r.
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