EXTEC H User Manual Wireless Borescope MODEL BR450W-
D Introduction Thankyou for selecting the Extech Dual HD Wireless Borescope. This device offers forward and side view high definition cameras. The camera lenses in-
clude adjustable LED lights for viewing in dark and dimly lit areas. The cam-
eras are affixed on a flexible cable for easy insertion in pipes, ducts, etc. The cable is designed to retain the desired shape. Camera views are monitored on mobile devices over a Wi-Fi network, using the ExView app. Mobile devices can be attached to the Borescope using the supplied accessory. Images and video can be recorded on the mobile de-
vice and easily shared. Safety Risk of electric shock, fire, and serious personal injury. Read all operational and safety instructions before use. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. WARNING Follow all published warnings to reduce the risk of serious injury and product damage. For industrial use only. WARNING Do not use this device in areas where there is a risk of explosion. Do not use this device near flammable gas, liquid, or dust. WARNING The LED lighting produced by this device can cause eye injury if observed directly for ex-
tended periods. WARNING Replacing the battery with a type that is not recommended by the manufacture can cause a fire or an explosion. See the Rechargeable Battery section for additional battery safety information. CAUTION These liquids are safe for probe submersion to 1 m (3.3 ft.): water, brake fluid, gasoline, diesel fuel, and transmission fluid. Do not submerse in any other liquid. CE NOTICE This system is in conformance with the 2014/53/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Di-
rective standard.
#NAS100203; r./; en-GB 1 RoHS NOTICE This system is in conformance with the requirements of the European law on the Re-
striction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive. This means that our product is both lead-free and without the hazardous substances either in the manufacturing proc-
ess or in the final product. FCC NOTICE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follow-
ing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro-
vide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or tele-
vision reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the re-
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ceiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com-
pliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. SAR Warning Statement This device meets the governments requirements for exposure to radio waves. This de-
vice is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to ra-
dio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government. The exposure standard employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6 W/kg. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC with the EUT transmitting at the specified power level in different channels. The highest SAR val-
ue for the device as reported to the FCC is 1 . 0 7 W/kg when placed next to the body or on hand with a minimum of 0 mm separation from the body.
#NAS100203; r./; en-GB 2 Description WARNING To avoid personal injury, do not use this device unless it is fully assembled. Do not use if parts appear to be missing or damaged. Do not modify this device or attach accessories not intended for use with this device. Borescope Front view camera Side view camera Flexible cable 1. 2. 3. 4. Mount for mobile device (supplied accessory) 5. Wi-Fi (left) and battery (right) status indicators 6. Camera light brightness button Front/side camera select button 7. 8. Power button (short press ON, long press OFF) USB charging port (supplied cable) 9. 10. Battery compartment on back Control Buttons 2. 1. Camera brightness adjustment button. Short press to step through the five (5) intensity levels and OFF. Camera select button. Short press to toggle front and side view camera images. Power button. Short press to switch ON the device. Long press to switch OFF the device. The APO timer switches the device OFF after five mi-
nutes of inactivity. To adjust the APO timer, use the Settings menu in the Ex-
View app. 3. 3 4 5 1 I 2-
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#NAS100203; r./; en-GB 3 LED Indicators The two LED indicators, above the control buttons, show Wi-Fi connection status (on left) and battery status (on right). Refer to the table below for bat-
tery and Wi-Fi status. Condition Wi-Fi LED (left) Battery LED
(right) 100% charged, not connected to Wi-Fi network Blinking Green Solid Green 100% charged, connected to Wi-Fi network Solid Green Solid Green Battery charging, not connected Wi-Fi network Blinking Green Battery charging, connected to Wi-Fi network Solid Green Low battery n/a Solid Red Solid Red Blinking Red Mobile Device Attachment Accessory The Borescope system includes an accessory for attaching a mobile device to the control unit. The side of the accessory with the fixed washer, screws in-
to the mounting hole on the Borescope control unit. The side of the accessory with the moveable washer, attaches to a mobile de-
vice bracket (not supplied). The handle on the accessory allows you to easily loosen, tighten, and position the accessory. Do not overtighten. Operation Quick Steps 1. Download the ExView app to your mobile device from Google PlayTM (An-
droidTM) or the App Store (iOS). 2. Short press the power button to switch the Borescope ON, the LED indica-
tors will switch ON. 3. From the list of available Wi-Fi networks on your mobile device, select the BR450W. If you do not perform this step before the APO timer elapses, the Borescope will automatically switch OFF. In this case, switch ON the Borescope and continue. 4. Open the ExView app on your mobile device. Refer to the ExView app in-
formation, below, and in the app. 5. To switch the Borescope OFF, long press the power button. When you re-
lease the button, the LED lamps will switch off. 6. The Borescope camera probe can be safely submersed in the liquids listed in the Safety section of this manual. The camera can be submersed to a depth of 1 m (3.3 ft.), maximum, for limited periods. Never submerse the control unit in liquid or expose it to rain or excessive moisture.
#NAS100203; r./; en-GB 4 ExView Application The app screenshot, below, provides a basic overview of the app icons and features. Refer to the ExView user manual for complete instructions. A link to the manual is provided in the app Settings menu, or navigate to the FLIR sup-
port site, directly from your web browser, to obtain a copy of the manual. 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 8 9 1. Switch to W i - F i mode 2. Select an image from the gallery, for aside-by-side comparison with the live camera image 3. Rotate the camera image 4. Toggle front and side view camera images 5. Adjust camera light brightness 6. Camera image 7. Borescope battery status 8. Settings menu 9. Start/Stop video recording 10. Capture camera image 11. Open image and video gallery App Connection Troubleshooting If the Borescope and appstop communicating, follow the steps below. 1. Switch OFF the Borescope 2. Close the ExView App 3. Switch ON the Borescope 4. Select the BR450W from the list of available Wi-Fi networks 5. Open the ExView app and try again 6. If issues persist, delete the app, completely, from your mobile device, an d reinstall it. After reinstalling, repeat the steps above.
#NAS100203; r./; en-GB 5 Rechargeable Battery Battery Overview The Borescope is shipped with a partially charged 3.7 V lithium ion battery. Fully charge the battery before putting this device into operation, per the in-
structions below. Using the Borescope while charging can interfere with its Wi-Fi connection. Battery Safety WARNING If the battery needs replacing, use only a battery of the same type. Remove the battery from the device before storing for extended periods. Do not use this device while the battery compartment is open. To reduce the risk of explosion, do not place the battery near fire, compact it, or other-
wise damage it. Battery charging circuit is DC input 5 V (1A) Battery Charging 1. Open the flap on the bottom of the Borescope to access the USB (mini)
. port. 2. Connect the supplied USB cable to the Borescope USB port. 3. Connect the other end of the USB cable to a 5 volt (3 amp) charger. 4. The LED indicator on the right of the Borescope shows the charging sta-
tus. The battery is fully charged when the LED glows solid green; the LED is solid red when charging and blinking red when the battery is weak. Auto Power Off (APO) To conserve battery energy, the Borescope switches off after five minutes of inactivity. To switch the APO feature off, or to change the APO time, use the app (Settings > Device Information > Auto Power Off).
#NAS100203; r./; en-GB 6 Battery Replacement The rechargeable lithium ion battery is accessible from the back of the device. 1. Remove the two (2) Phillips screws from the back of the device. 2. Carefully open the device housing to access the battery compartment. 3. Remove the old battery and dispose of responsibly and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Install the new battery, observing correct polarity. Use only a 3.7 V lithium ion battery (2000 mAh). Using a different battery type can cause fire or explosion. 4. 5. Secure the device housing with the two screws before use. Never dispose of used batteries or rechargeable batteries in house-
hold waste. As consumers, users are legally required to take used batteries to appropriate collection sites, the retail store where the batteries were pur-
chased, or wherever batteries are sold. Disposal: Do not dispose of this in-
strument in household waste. The user is obligated to take end-of-life devices to a designated collection point for the disposal of electrical and electronic equipment. Direct current Specifications Battery type Camera resolution Camera lighting Camera diameter Flexible cable length Video frame rate Field of view angle 3.7 V lithium ion rechargeable battery (2000 mAh) 1280 x 720 pixels (front & side cameras) Front facing: Six (6) LED lamps Side facing: One (1) LED lamp 5.5 mm 1.5 m (5 ft.) 30 fps (frames per second) 68 Optimum focus distance 4 to 8 cm (1.6 to 3.2 in.) Waterproof rating Pollution degree Operating temperature IP67 (camera probe, only) to a depth of 1 m (3.3 ft.) 2 0 to 50 (32 to 122) Operating Relative Humidity 85% RH, maximum Operating altitude Storage temperature For Indoor use only 2000 m (6562 ft.) 20 to 60 (-4 to 140)
#NAS100203; r./; en-GB 7 Cleaning Use clean water or mild liquid detergent and a swab (supplied) to clean the camera head after use. A lens cloth is also supplied. Do not use corrosive liquids,such as alcohol to clean the lens. The control unit can be wiped with a damp cloth when necessary; never use solvents or abrasives. Customer Support Customer Support Local Telephone List:
https://support.flir.com/contact Returns (RMA):
https://customer.flir.com/Home Warranty Teledyne FLIR warrants this Extech brand instrument to be free of defects in parts and workmanship for two years from date of shipment. To view the full warranty text, please visit the support site, link below. https://www.flir.com/support-center/warranty/
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#NAS100203; r./; en-GB 9 EXTEC H User Manual Website http://www.flir.com Customer support http://support.flir.com Copyright 2024, FLIR Systems, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. Disclaimer Specifications subject to change without further notice. Models and accessories subject to regional market considerations. License procedures may apply. Products described herein may be subject to US Export Regulations. Please refer to exportquestions@flir.com with any questions. NAS100203 Publ. No.:
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