General tools PE14 Manuel utilisateur

ELECTRICALLY INSULATED

14mm PROBE

USER’S MANUAL

NOTE: ETL SAFETY RATING ONLY APPLIES TO THE

DCS400 SERIES SYSTEMS.

PE14

Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly before using this product.

I TRODUCTIO

Thank you for purchasing a PE14 Electrically Insulated Probe for

your Seeker™400 Series (DCS400, DCS400-05 or DCS400-09)

Wireless Recording Video Inspection System. Please read this

user’s manually thoroughly and carefully before using the

product.

The PE14 is a unique, electrically insulated, far-focus

camera-tipped probe that gives the DCS400 system it is

attached to an ETL safety rating of CAT III 1000V, CAT IV 600V.

WARNING 

Although the PE14 probe is also compatible with the

handle of Seeker 300, 200 and 100 (DCS300, DCS200

and DCS100) systems, attaching it to those systems

does N T upgrade their safety ratings. General does

not advise and bears no responsibility for use of the

PE14 probe with any system other than the DCS400.

Working in concert with a DCS400, the PE14 makes it safe to

inspect two kinds of environments:

1. Any area or enclosure where you would expect to find

electrical wiring. Examples include junction and distribution

boxes, circuit breaker panels, electrical cabinets, equipment

chassis and enclosures, and motor control centers. Whether

the wiring is exposed or hidden, it represents a potential

hazard hazard to anyone operating a video camera scope

with a conventional probe with a metal exterior.

2. Any area or enclosure where you would not expect to find

electrical wiring, but exposed wiring nevertheless may be

present. Examples include attics, crawl spaces, rafters, ducts

and basements of houses—in short, any area that is too

inaccessible, confined or dark to be visible to the naked eye.

Such areas may contain electrical hazards created by age

(worn insulation, e.g.) or structural modifications.

The PE14 makes it possible to inspect electrically hazardous

areas (as well as safe areas) using the capabilities and

features of a Seeker 400 Series system. The probe has many

applications in the automotive/boat/aircraft repair, plumbing,

construction, restoration and HVAC/R industries.

KEY FEATURES

• Attachment to DCS400 Series video camera scope

gives entire system an ETL safety rating of CAT III

1000V, CAT IV 600V

• Flexible-obedient design lets user bend probe into

different shapes and hold them to facilitate inspection

of different areas

• 14mm diameter enables use in close quarters

• Wide depth of field of 1 in. (25mm) to infinity for clarity

at all distances

• Adjustable LED lights inside probe tip illuminate dark

spaces

• Water, dust, oil and scratch-resistant to IP67 standard

SAFETY I STRUCTIO S

WARNING

• D N T attach the PE14 to the handle of any video

inspection system other than the DCS400, DCS400-05

or DCS400-09. Doing so does N T upgrade the ETL

safety rating of that unit. Doing so also voids the

warranty of the PE14.

• If you have attached any of the three included probe

tip accessories (the 45° mirror, the magnetic pickup,

or the pickup hook), to the PE14, D N T use it to

inspect any equipment or area known or suspected to

contain “live” electrical wiring. Doing so could cause

an explosive short-circuit that could cause serious

equipment damage or personal injury.

• Before using the PE14 probe, carefully inspect it for

any cuts, nicks or abrasions in its insulation. If you

detect any flaws, discard the probe and purchase a

new one. It is extremely importa t to i spect the

probe for flaws before each a d every use.

WHAT’S I THE BOX

The PE14 comes in a box with a package of three probe tip

accessories (a 45° mirror, a magnetic pickup, and a pickup

hook) and this user’s manual.

ATTACHI G THE PROBE

To attach the PE14 probe to the handle (grip) of a DCS400

Series system, first roll the rubber insulation back from the

connector end of the probe. Then line up the probe’s alignment

key with the flat on the coupling of the DCS400’s probe

connector (left photo below). Push the two ends together until

they mate. To secure the connection, turn the collar of the probe

connector (right photo below). Finally, roll the yellow insulation

forward until it covers both joined metal connectors. Make sure

to extend the insulation until it reaches the grip's plastic

housing (bottom figure).

To detach the probe, reverse the process: After rolling back the

insulation, turn the collar counterclockwise and pull the PE14

straight out from the DCS400 probe connector.

USI G THE PROBE

To use the probe, follow the operating instructions for the

DCS400 found in its user’s manual. Before using a DCS400

system with a PE14, read the Safety Instructions section of this

manual.

SPECIFICATIO S

Type Flexible-obedient

Length 3.28 ft. (1m)

Diameter 14mm (0.55 in.)

Camera Light Source 2 high-intensity white LEDs

Camera Field of View 60°

Camera Depth of Field 1 in. (25mm) to infinity

Camera Resolution 640 x 480 pixels (still images);

320 x 240 pixels (video)

Certifications Water, dust, oil and scratch-resistant to

IP67 standard

ETL CAT III 1000V, CAT IV 600V

(only when used with DCS400

Series system)

Tensile Strength >12mPa

Breakdown Voltage 715kV/m

Electrical Volume Resistivity 1 x 1014 Ω-cm

perating Temperature -50° to 257°F (-45° to 125°C)

@<80% relative humidity

Weight 9.5 oz. (269g)

OPERATI G A D

MAI TE A CE TIPS

• Please read the Safety Instructions on p. 4 carefully.

• The probe is flexible to help you operate in hard-to-reach

areas. Never insert or bend it by force, and never over-bend

any part of the probe. To avoid permanently damaging the

delicate wires and optics inside the probe, keep its bending

radius above 2 in. (50mm).

• Never use the probe or camera head to modify surroundings

or to clear pathways or clogged areas.

• The camera head and its cover are waterproof, but not acid-

proof or fire-proof. Do not touch acidic, corrosive or hot

materials or they will ruin the camera head’s protective

plastic. Never place the camera head in contact with corrosive

or oily places or high temperature objects.

• When inspecting a vehicle, shut off the engine. Metal and

liquid under the hood may be hot. Don’t get oil or gas on the

camera head.

• Cover the camera-tipped end of the probe with the protective

rubber cap when not using it.

WARRA TY I FORMATIO

General Tools & Instruments’ (General’s) PE14 Electrically

Insulated Probe for Seeker 400 Wireless Recording Video

Inspection Systems is warranted to the original purchaser to be

free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of

three years. Subject to certain restrictions, General will repair or

replace this product if, after examination, the company

determines it to be defective in material or workmanship.

This warranty does not apply to damages that General

determines to be from an attempted repair by non-authorized

personnel or misuse, alterations, normal wear and tear, or

accidental damage. The defective unit must be returned to

General Tools & Instruments or to a General-authorized service

center, freight prepaid and insured.

Acceptance of the exclusive repair and replacement remedies

described herein is a condition of the contract for purchase of

this product. In no event shall General be liable for any

incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, or for

any cost, attorneys’ fees, expenses, or losses alleged to be a

consequence of any damage due to failure of, or defect in any

product including, but not limited to, any claims for loss of

profits.

RETUR FOR REPAIR POLICY

Every 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.

GE ERAL TOOLS & I STRUME TS

80 White Street

ew York, Y 10013-3567

PHO E (212) 431-6100

FAX (212) 431-6499

TOLL FREE (800) 697-8665

e-mail: sales@generaltools.com

www.generaltools.com

PE14 User’s Manual

Spe ifi ations subje t to hange without noti e

NOTICE - NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS.

MAN#PE14

8/02 /11

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