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What are the safety precautions for using the PCE INSTRUMENTS PCE-VE 200?
Please read the manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel. There is no warranty of damages or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual.
» The device may only be used in the approved temperature range.
» The case should only be opened by qualified personnel of PCE Instruments.
» The instrument should never be placed with the user interface facing an object (e. g. keyboard side on a table).
» You must not make any technical changes to the device.
» The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth / use only pH-neutral cleaner.
» Please keep the device clean, try to avoid direct contact with water, oil and other materials that can cause corrosion.
» Do not overbend the probe.
» Charge only with the original mains adaptor / USB cable.
» Please note that the borescope is not intended for medical use.
What are the battery safety guidelines for the PCE INSTRUMENTS PCE-VE 200?
» Do not overcharge the battery in order not to reduce the battery life.
» Remove the battery whenever the device will not be used for a longer period of time.
» After battery leakage, unscrew the battery compartment cover and replace the battery by a new one.
» Make sure that the polarity is correct. Attach the battery compartment cover again and tighten the screw.
What are the technical specifications of the PCE INSTRUMENTS PCE-VE 200 console?
| Display | 3.5″ TFT LCD |
| Video resolution | AVI (640 x 480) |
| Image resolution | JPEG (1600 x 1200) |
| Image rotation | 180° rotation / mirror image |
| Freeze frame | Possible |
| Zoom | 4 x variable digital zoom |
| Menu languages | English, Simplified Chinese, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Russian |
| Interface | Micro USB 2.0 / TV out / card slot |
| TV out | PAL |
| Memory | Micro SD card |
| Power supply | 18650 Li-ion battery (2600 mAh) |
| Battery life | Typically 5 h |
What are the technical specifications of the PCE INSTRUMENTS PCE-VE 200 insertion probe?
| Diameter of camera head | 4.5 mm |
| CMOS sensor | 1/8″ CMOS chip |
| Camera resolution | 640 x 480 px |
| Camera illumination | intensity adjustment 6 white LEDs |
| Brightness level manual adjustment | possible |
| Field of View (FOV) | 90° |
| Camera depth of field | 15 … 100 mm |
| Probe length | 1 m |
| Probe material | Flexible soft metal |
What are the specifications for the different insertion probe versions of the PCE INSTRUMENTS PCE-VE 200?
| PCE-VE 200 -S | PCE-VE 200 -S3 | PCE-VE 200 -SV1 | PCE-VE 200 -SV3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cable length | 1 m | 3 m | 1 m | 3 m |
| Diameter | 3.7 mm | 3.7 mm | 9 mm | 9 mm |
| Camera | Front | Front | Front / side | Front / side |
* To switch the camera from front to side, use the control handle at the camera cable.
What are the environmental and operating conditions for the PCE INSTRUMENTS PCE-VE 200?
| Operating temperature | Operating temperature | In air: -10 … 50 °C |
| In water: 5 … 50 °C | ||
| Console | In air: -10 … 50 °C | |
| Relative humidity | All parts | 15 … 90 % |
| Liquid resistance | All parts | Machine oil, light oil or 5 % saline solution |
| Ingress protection | Probe | Water, oil and dust, in line with protection class IP67 |
| Console | Blowing rain (battery compartment must be closed) Not under water |
What are the different parts of the PCE INSTRUMENTS PCE-VE 200 system?
1. Power on / off
2. Down / image rotation
3. Up
4. Setting
5. OK
6. Preview / playback
7. Video recording
8. Photo taking
9. LED at tip of cable
10. Zoom
11. Frame freeze
12. LED at console
13. Tripod thread
14. Battery cover screw
15. Probe
16. Startup / shutdown indicator
17. Charging indicator
18. Micro SD card slot
19. TV out
20. Micro USB interface
21. Reset
How do I insert a micro SD card into the PCE INSTRUMENTS PCE-VE 200?
» Remove the dust cover at the right side and insert the micro SD card.
» Please use a C4 micro SD card or above and make sure you format the card before use. To do so, connect the device with a computer or laptop, using the USB cable that comes with the device. Alternatively, you can format the SD card directly via the console, using the menu item for file management, see below.
How do I turn the PCE INSTRUMENTS PCE-VE 200 on and off?
To turn the endoscope on / off, push and hold the Power on / off button for 2 seconds.
How do I take pictures and record videos with the PCE INSTRUMENTS PCE-VE 200?
» To take a picture, push the photo button. The images will be saved to the micro SD card as DCIM files.
» To record a video, push the video button. To finish video recording, push the button again. The videos will be saved to the micro SD card as DCIM files.
What are the functions of the additional buttons on the PCE INSTRUMENTS PCE-VE 200?
» LED button cable tip: for adjustment of camera cable illumination (off / level 1 / level 2 / level 3)
» Zoom button: for zooming (x 2 / x 3 / x 4)
» LED button console (torch function): for illumination of the environment under inspection (off / level 1 / level 2 / level 3)
How do I access and change the settings on the PCE INSTRUMENTS PCE-VE 200?
When you push the Setting button, you can set the language, date and time, and auto power off (Power Save). You can navigate through the different setting options using the arrow keys. You will find some more specific instructions on the display.
How do I manage files on the PCE INSTRUMENTS PCE-VE 200?
Push the Playback button. Then push the Setting button to enter the file management screen where you can enter the following options using the arrow keys:
Lock to protect image or video from unintended deletion
Delete to delete the image or video
Format to format the SD card (all saved data will be lost)
To execute these functions, please refer to the instructions in the display.
How do I charge the PCE INSTRUMENTS PCE-VE 200?
Charging via a 230 V outlet:
» Use the included mains adaptor / USB cable and connect it to a power outlet.
Charging per USB:
» Use the USB cable and connect it to a computer or power bank.
» The charging indicator will be red during charging. When charging via USB, the indicator will go off when the battery is fully charged.
How can I troubleshoot common issues with the PCE INSTRUMENTS PCE-VE 200?
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| No image on LCD after powered on | Connect the mains adaptor to the borescope to activate the battery. |
| No image but words on LCD after powered on | Remove the probe and insert it again. |
| No pictures / videos can be taken / recorded and settings are not accepted | Insert a micro SD card. |
| Display keeps indicating “Please format the SD card” | Insert another SD card with better quality. |
| Device crashed | Reset the device and power on again. |
How should I dispose of the batteries and the PCE INSTRUMENTS PCE-VE 200 device?
For the disposal of batteries in the EU, the (EU) 2023/1542 directive of the European Parliament applies. Due to the contained pollutants, batteries must not be disposed of as household waste. They must be given to collection points designed for that purpose. In order to comply with the EU directive 2012/19/EU we take our devices back. We either re-use them or give them to a recycling company which disposes of the devices in line with law. For countries outside the EU, batteries and devices should be disposed of in accordance with your local waste regulations.
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