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GE
Inspection Technologies Remote Visual Inspection
™ ®
Everest XLG3 VideoProbe System
Software Version 1.4
Operating Manual
www.ge.com/inspectiontechnologies
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™ Everest XLG3 ® VideoProbe System Operating Manual
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User Manual iii Contact Information Sales and Technical Support USA 888-332-3848 973-448-0077 rvi-info@ge.com Canada 877-895-5665 780-430-9060 France +33 2 28 23 08 00 Germany +49 7471 98820 Hong Kong +852 2877 0801 Italy +39 39 651341 Japan +81 3 5907 5670 United Kingdom +44 1993 822613 Service To 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
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iv GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe System
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v Contents Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii 1 - Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . .
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vi GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe System 5 - Capturing Images and Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Process Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Steering the Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Freezing an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Working
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User Manual vii A - Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 B - Agency Certifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 C - Chemical Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 D - Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 E - Menu Trees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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viii GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe System
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1 1 Introduction About This Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Getting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Frequent Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 About the Ba
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User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction 3 Frequent Tasks Setting Up the System — Summary For details, see “Setting Up the System” on page 27. 1. Open case’s lids and front door. 2. Verify safe powering and grounding. Inspect ground prong on power cord. 3. Connect to AC power, or attach battery. 4. Turn on power switch. 5. Remove insertion tube from storage reel. 6. Unwrap handset cable, and remove handset from case. 7. Install optical tip, accessories, and peripheral devices. Capturing Images — Summ
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6 Chapter 1 Introduction GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe System About the Menu Directed Inspection Package The optional Menu Directed Inspection package — which provides a guided inspection — where context is automatically added to images. Feature Description Standardized Inspection List Inspectors follow standard list to describe images. Support engineers and asset owners will receive reports with standard descriptions. Consistent Reporting Provide on-site inspection report e
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User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction 7 Controls, Indicators, Connectors, etc. This section describes the controls, indicators, connectors, and other key elements for each main system component: “Handset” on page 7 “Control Buttons” on page 8 “Probe” on page 9 “Base Unit” on page 10 “Case” on page 14 Handset The handset is your interface to the XLG3 system. F. Flashlight LEDs A. Microphone G. Electrical B. Display connector C. Control H. Fiberoptic buttons connector D. Shoulder-strap
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8 Chapter 1 Introduction GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe System Control Buttons The control buttons are conveniently located directly below the handset display. The same controls are available on the optional remote control. Handset Remote Control (Optional) Everest XLG3 Everest XLG3 A. Record H. Save B. Freeze/enter G. Exit/back F. Menu C. Zoom E. Joystick D. Home & Steer-and-Stay Item Description A. Record Starts and pauses video recording. See “Working With Videos” on page 63. B.
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User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction 9 Probe The probe is the flexible eye of the system. Various probe models are available with insertion tubes of different diameters and different lengths. You can change probes quickly. You can also travel lighter by carrying one system and a spare probe rather than a complete spare system. A. Strain relief B. Clip C. Latch D. Electrical connector E. Fiberoptic connector F. Motor shaft K. Insertion tube connectors G. Optical tip Probe inserted into hands
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User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction 11 Item (cont.) Description (cont.) H. Air filter frame For an optional air filter. I. VGA video output connector For connecting a PC-type monitor. J. DVD drive (optional) For storing video files. K. Headset/external speaker 3.5 mm phone jack for a standard stereo headset or an external speaker. The menu-driven volume connector control affects this output. If headset is plugged in, the internal speaker is automatically disabled. L. Power switch Turns the syste
