INSTRUCTIONS
INDUSTRIAL VIDEOSCOPE SYSTEM
IPLEX series
IPLEX SA series
Contents
Contents
Product Configurations of the IPLEX Series and
IPLEX SA Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Warning and Rating Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
Important Information — Please Read Before Use
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Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instruction manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Repair and modification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Signal words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dangers, warnings and cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 1
Checking the Package Contents . .
Chapter 2
Instrument Nomenclature and
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
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System nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Optical adapter nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote controller nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LCD monitor nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Monitor screen display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Carrying the case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the power cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 4
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
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Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 3
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
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5
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Preparation and Inspection . . . . . . 25
Inspection of the scope and optical adapter . . . . . . .
Inspection of the LCD monitor and monopod . . . . . .
Inspection of the remote controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection of the insertion tube outlet on the case .
Checking basic functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 5
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
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Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Insertion tube take-up status and
instrument’s functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Image display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Light source ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Angulation operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Insertion of scope and observation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Holding the remote controller and insertion tube
39
Inserting the scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Adjusting the LCD monitor brightness . . . . . . . . . 41
Angulation operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Freezing, zooming the image, adjusting the brightness
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Freezing the image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Zooming the image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Adjusting the brightness control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Image recording and management/specific functions to
the IPLEX SA series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Recording images on the recording card
(CF card + CF card adapter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Recording a still image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Recording a still image audio . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Recording a moving image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Retrieving an image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Displaying the thumbnail screen/selecting the
image to be retrieved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Selecting the folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Image retrieval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Stopping playback of still image with audio or
moving image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Slide retrieval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Menu operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Menu in live screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
SET UP 2 menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Menu operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Selecting the language, resetting
the lamp life count . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
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Setting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Menu operations/specific to the IPLEX SA series . . 57
Functions available in the live screen . . . . . . . . . . 57
Title input function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
ADAPTER setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Functions available in the thumbnail and retrieve
screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Compare two images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Modify/clear title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Delete image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Move images/copy images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Searching images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Add/delete folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Format recording card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
External video input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Recording a still image in PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Recording a still image in PC . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
5.7 Measurement procedures/specific functions to
the IPLEX SA series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Optical adapter selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Scaler measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Operating procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Stereo measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Measurement accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Installation of the stereo optical adapter . . . 74
Measurement value check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Executing stereo measurement . . . . . . . . . . 76
Messages displayed during NEW STEREO
ADAPTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Messages displayed during
stereo measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Operation using the stereo adapter registered in
the adapter setup screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Details of the stereo measurement procedures
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
5.8 Withdrawal of the scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
5.9 Cleaning the insertion tube of the scope . . . . . . . . . . 91
5.10 Taking up the insertion tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
5.6
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5.11 Turning the system off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.12 Storing the remote controller, power cable and
LCD monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 6
Precautions in Operation . . . . . . . . 94
Chapter 7
Replacement of Lamp and Fuse . . 95
7.1
7.2
Replacement of lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Replacement of fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Chapter 8
8.1
8.2
8.3
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Returning the instrument for repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Chapter 9
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Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
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Product Configurations of the IPLEX Series and IPLEX SA Series
Product Configurations of the
IPLEX Series and IPLEX SA Series
The IPLEX products include the IPLEX series based on basic
functions and the IPLEX SA series featuring added versatility such
as the image recording and measurement functions.
The following table shows the product configurations of these
systems according to the maximum outer diameters and maximum
lengths of the insertion tubes.
For detailed specifications of the individual models, see Chapter 9,
“Specifications”.
IPLEX series
model
d l names
IPLEX SA
series
i model
d l
names
Max. insertion
tube outer
diameter:
ø 6.0 mm
Insertion
tube
length
IV7635
3.5 m
IV7650
5m
IV7675
7.5 m
IV7696
9.6 m
IV7635A
3.5 m
IV7650A
5m
IV7675A
7.5 m
IV7696A
9.6 m
IPLEX/IPLEX SA series
Max. insertion
tube outer
diameter:
ø 4.4 mm
Insertion
tube
length
IV7435
35m
3.5
IV7435A
35m
3.5
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Warning and Rating Plates
Warning and Rating Plates
The plates providing information related to safety are attached to
the positions indicated in the following figure. If any of the plates is
missing or hard to read, please contact your local Olympus
representative.
1. Warning plate A
5. Rating plate
7. LCD monitor
warning plate
4. Rating plate
6. Rating plate
2. Warning plate B
3. Warning plate C
CAUTION HOT
Inside of the drum cover.
ID plates
The model name and serial
number are indicated.
1. Warning plate A
Warnings and cautions are indicated.
CAUTION
J READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE USE.
J MAKE SURE TO GROUND THE EQUIPMENT BEFORE USE.
J NEVER OPERATE THE UNIT IN THE PRESENCE OF
INFLAMMAOLE GASES.
J KEEP THE UNIT AWAY FROM RAIN. WATER AND OTHER LIQUUDS.
J ALL REPAIRS SHOULD BE MADE BY AUTHORIZED OLYMPUS
SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.
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Warning and Rating Plates
2. Warning plate B
CAUTION
AIR VENT, REMOVE ALL ITEMS
BEFORE OPERATION.
3. Warning plate C
CAUTION
WITHDRAW THE ENTIRE SCOPE COMPLETELY FROM THE CASE
TO ACTIVATE ITS ANGULATION.
4. Rating plate
The rated input is indicated.
INPUT
J 100 – 120 / 220 – 240 V ∼
J 50 / 60 / 400 Hz
J MAX 250 VA (50 / 60 Hz)
660 VA (400 Hz)
J 12 – 30 V
288 W
5. Rating plate
FUSES
5A (T) 250V
6. Rating plate
FUSES
35A (M) 32V
7. LCD monitor warning plate
WARNING
Never attempt to use this instrument in an area exposed
to flammable gas.
CAUTION
Hazardous voltage may result in electric shock.
LCD MONITOR
MODEL MAJ-1033 SER No.:::::::
TV TYPE NTSC
12V
9.6W
MADE IN JAPAN
8. CAUTION HOT
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Important Information – Please Read Before Use
Important Information — Please
Read Before Use
Intended use
These instruments have been designed for internal observation and
inspection of machinery, equipment and structures that cannot be
viewed from the outside. These instruments should not be used for any
purpose other than their intended use. In particular, it should never be
used to observe the body cavities of humans and animals.
Instruction manual
This instruction manual contains essential information on using this
instrument safely and effectively. Before use, thoroughly review this
manual and the manuals of all equipment which will be used during the
procedure and use the equipment as instructed.
Keep this and all related instruction manuals in a safe, accessible
location.
If you have any questions or comments about any information in this
manual, please contact Olympus.
Repair and modification
This instrument does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Do not
disassemble, modify or attempt to repair. User injury and/or equipment
damage can result. In case servicing seems to be necessary, first
consult Chapter 8, “Troubleshooting”. If the trouble still cannot be solved,
please contact Olympus.
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Important Information – Please Read Before Use
Signal words
The following signal words are used throughout this manual:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may
also be used to alert against unsafe practices or potential
equipment damage.
Indicates additional helpful information.
Dangers, warnings and cautions
Follow the dangers, warnings and cautions given below when handling
this instrument.
Never use this instrument to observe the body cavities of
humans and animals. This could cause injury.
S
S
Never attempt to use this instrument in an area exposed
to flammable (explosive) gas. This could cause a fire or
explosion.
Never use the instrument inside an electrical device which
has not been isolated from the electrical supply. The
exterior of the insertion tube is conductive. If it is brought
in contact with an active part, it can cause an electric
shock.
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Important Information – Please Read Before Use
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
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Be sure to set the power switch to OFF when not using
the instrument. If the scope is left with the lamp lit, the light
emitted from the scope could raise the temperature of an
adjacent object and ignite it.
Be sure to correctly mount an optical adapter on to the
scope. Otherwise, optimum performance cannot be
achieved and the adapter may fall off during use.
Do not use the instrument in an environment filled with
fine particles such as metal dust.
Do not open the drum cover while the lamp is lit. As the
temperature inside the drum cover rises very high, burns
may result.
The distal end of the scope may become hot due to the
illumination light or the internal heating caused by
electrical parts. It is recommended to turn off the light
source before attaching or detaching the optical adapter.
Particularly, pay special attention after the scope has
been used in a high-temperature atmosphere, for
touching the distal end under such a circumstance may
cause burns to your skin.
Do not insert the scope into an operating machine as this
could damage the scope.
Keep the insertion tube away from liquids other than
water, saline, machine oil or light oil.
Avoid moistening the parts other than the insertion tube,
remote control, LCD panel and the case while its top
cover is closed with liquid such as rainwater.
With the IPLEX SA series, not insert or remove the the
recording card or the environment card or optical date
card into or from the recording card slot or stereo card slot
while the ACCESS indicator is lit. Otherwise, the data
stored in the recording card or the environment card or
optical date card may be destroyed.
Connect the remote control before connecting the AC
power cable or DC power cable.
Do not expose the instrument to high temperatures and
humidity. Condensation may occur inside the unit and
cause it to malfunction.
IPLEX/IPLEX SA series
Important Information – Please Read Before Use
S
S
S
With the IPLEX SA series, non-compressed TIFF image
(which has the file extension of .TIF) is produced when an
image is recorded while the stereo optical adapter is
selected. The format of the TIFF images produced by the
IPLEX SA series is the TIFF-YC format. When images
recorded with the IPLEX SA series are reproduced on a
PC, images in the TIFF-YC format may sometimes be
unable to be reproduced by certain application software.
Be sure to use the IPLEX MANAGER when reproducing
the TIFF images recorded with the IPLEX SA series on a
PC.
IPLEX SA series is unable to display images saved by
other image recording equipments, such as a digital still
camera, or PCs.
Images with different formats is also unable to be
displayed though they are saved by IPLEX SA series (ex.
try to display the image saved by PAL format in NTSC
format).
Quick Time (TM) is either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. in the U.S. and/or
other countries.
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Chapter 1 Checking the Package Contents
Chapter 1
Checking the Package
Contents
Match all items in the package with the components shown below.
Inspect each item for damage. If any item is missing or damaged or
you have any question, do not use the instrument: immediately
contact your dealer or local Olympus .
Remote controller
(MAJ-1032)
Insertion tube grip
LCD monitor
(NTSC: MAJ-1033
PAL: MAJ-1034)
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series
CD-ROM
Optical adapter tip
case
AC power cable
K IPLEX MANAGER
(MAJ-1061)
K CF card
LCD/3D Eye-Trek cable
(MAJ-1090)
K CF card adapter
Instruction manual
S Spare fuse
AC power fuse (T5A250V) 2 pcs
S Wrench
DC power fuse (M35A32V) 1 pcs
S Insertion tube outlet plate
K For IPLEX SA series only
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Chapter 2
2.1
Instrument
Nomenclature and
Specifications
System nomenclature
LCD monitor
Hook
Optical adapter tip
case
Monopod
Accessory storage
Scope holder
Stores the distal end
of the scope.
Lid
Case
Grip
Drum
cover
Latch
Power cable
Scope
take-up wheel
Remote
controller
Scope
(Insertion tube)
Angulation
section
Grip
Extendable
handle
Wheels
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Recording card slot
USB port
For use in external control of
the IPLEX from a PC running
the IPLEX MANAGER.
Insert a recording card for
use in image recording.
Stereo card slot
Insert an environment card
for stereo measurement.
Lamp switch
Audio output terminal
Remote controller &
power cable storage
S-video input/output
terminals
CAUTION: A ventilation air inlet
is provided on the inner side.
Fuse
Indicators
AC/DC power
inlet
Exhaust hole
S VIDEO
OUT
IN
AC∼
AUDIO
OUT
LAMP
USB
RECORDING CARD
ACCESS LAMP
VOL
STEREO CARD
REMOTE
Scope holder
LCD monitor
VIDEO OUT
Exhaust hole
Audio volume
Remote controller
connector
Video output terminal
Connect to the external
monitor with a BNC cable.
IPLEX SA series front panel
The top panel is not drip-proof. Avoid subjecting it to
liquid such as rainwater.
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Indicators
Remote controller &
power cable storage
Lamp switch
CAUTION: A ventilation air inlet
is provided on the inner side.
Audio output terminal
Fuse
S-video output terminal
AC/DC power
inlet
Exhaust hole
S VIDEO
OUT
Scope holder
AUDIO
OUT
LAMP
AC∼
LAMP
Remote controller
connector
LCD monitor
Exhaust hole
Video output terminal
Connect to the external
monitor with a BNC cable.
IPLEX series front panel
S
S
The top panel is not drip-proof. Avoid subjecting it to
liquid such as rainwater.
MH-888, an S terminal cable, equipped with an
optional core must be connected to an S video
input/output terminal or an S video output terminal.
Plug the core end of the S terminal cable into the S
terminal of IPLEX or IPLEX SA.
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Insertion tube
outlet plate
Wrench
Insertion grip
K CF card
Instruction manual
K Measurement
check tool
LCD/3D Eye-Trek
cable
K Rigid sleeve
MAJ-1090
MAJ-1104 (for IV74)
MAJ-1106 (for IV76)
(Tool included in
the stereo
measurement set)
Lid (accessory storage)
K : These items are sold separately.
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2.2
Optical adapter nomenclature
Nut
Objective lens
Connecting
screw thread
Objective lens
Light guide
O-ring
Product
abbreviation
(see Chapter 9
“Specifications”)
(For side viewing)
Positioning
recess
Objective lens
Light guide
Light guide
Nut
Product
abbreviation
(see Chapter 9
“Specifications”)
(For forward viewing)
Stereo optical adapters
AT60S/60S-IV76
or
AT50S/50S-IV74
AT60D/60D-IV76
or
AT60D/60D-IV74
(For side viewing)
(For forward viewing)
60/60 V7
1234
Set No.
60/60 V7
1234
Set No.
Storage in the optical adapter case
The optical adapter and the O-ring need to be stored in the optical
adapter case provided with IPLEX.
O-ring
Optical adapter
case
Optical adapter
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2.3
Remote controller nomenclature
1. MICROPHONE
11. Hook
2. Zoom lever
10. BRT/MARK
button
3. ANGLE/LOCK
joystick
12. K RECORD
button
4. Angle center
button
13. FREEZE
button
9. LIVE/GAIN
button
5. MEAS/ENTER
joystick
8. MENU/EXIT
button
6. K INDEX button
7. POWER
button
14. LCD/3D
Eye-Trek cable
connector
15. Connector
cap
K : IPLEX SA series exclusive
Attach to the remote
controller for use in
supporting the scope.
Insertion tube grip
The remote controller is designed drip-proof and can
be used in rain. When using it in rain, be sure to attach
the provided drip-proof cap on the LCD/3D Eye-Trek
cable connector or, if the LCD/3D Eye-Trek cable is
already connected to the connector, leave the cable
connected.
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1. MICROPHONE
The MICROPHONE is used to record a voice.
2. Zoom lever
The lever is used to control the electronic zooming or to
reproduce a frozen image (IPLEX series only).
3. ANGLE/LOCK joystick
The joystick is used to control the angulation.
4. Angle center button
Press to make the angulation almost straight.
5. MEAS/ENTER joystick
The joystick is used to select the menu or in the stereo
measurement*.
6. K INDEX button
Press to display the thumbnail display of stored images.
7. POWER button
Press to turn the main system ON and OFF.
8. MENU/EXIT button
Press to toggle the menu display on and off. Used to exit from a
submenu and return to the main menu.
9. LIVE/GAIN button
Press to return to the live image display. Used to switch the
GAIN mode when the live image is displayed.
10. BRT/MARK button
The button is used to adjust the display brightness or to select
an image from the thumbnailK display.
11. Hook
The hook is used to hook the remote controller from the remote
controller hook on the LCD monitor
12. K RECORD button
Press to record a still image or moving image.
13. FREEZE button
Press to freeze an image.
14. LCD/3D Eye-Trek cable connector
Connects the provided LCD/3D Eye-Trek cable.
15. Connector cap
LCD/3D Eye-Trek cable connector is protected from splash.
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2.4
LCD monitor nomenclature
Sun shade
BRIGHTNESS
button
Press either button to
adjust the brightness
of the LCD monitor
back light.
LCD connector
The connector is used
to input the image signal
and power supply from
the IPLEX.
LCD cable
POWER button
LCD monitor
clamping section
Press to turn on
the LCD monitor.
LCD clamping screw
Hook
The remote controller can
be hung temporarily from
this hook.
The LCD monitor can be
detached or attached by
loosening this screw.
The LCD monitor is designed drip-proof so it can be
used in rain provided that it is removed from the
monopod. (The LCD/3D Eye-Trek cable should be
used when using the LCD monitor in rain.) When
using it in rain, make sure that the LCD/3D Eye-Trek
cable is connected to the LCD connector.
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2.5
Monitor screen display
K Recording indicator
GAIN mode
K External input
indicator
Lamp indication
Brightness
level
Angulation lock
mode indication
Zooming
status
Date/time
K Title
Logo
Zoom level
K : For IPLEX SA series only
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Chapter 3
Set-up
Before carrying the case, check that the exterior parts
of the case including the grip, extendable handle,
wheels, hinges and latch are not damaged or loose. If
there is any abnormality, stop the use and contact
your local Olympus representative. For other
inspections, see Chapter 4, “Preparation and
Inspection”.
3.1
Carrying the case
Carrying by grip
Make sure that the latch is closed securely and hinges (see Figure
3.3) are engaged firmly before carrying the instrument.
S
S
If the latch is not closed securely, the lid may open
when the case is carried.
If the hinges are not engaged firmly, the lid may open
when the case is carried.
Towing using the extendable handle
1. Make sure that the latch is closed securely and hinges are
engaged firmly before carrying the instrument (see Figure 3.3).
S
S
S
If the latch is not closed securely, the lid may open
when the case is carried.
If the hinges are not engaged firmly, the lid may open
when the case is carried.
Do not lift the case using the towing handle as
damage may result to the case.
2. Press the PUSH button to unlock the handle and then extend it.
When the handle is extended in this way, it can be locked at one
of two points. Lock the point at the point where the handle length
is as desired. Reverse this procedure when storing the handle
inside the instrument.
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S
S
S
Extend the handle to a locking point prior to towing to
avoid unexpected movement of the case.
Be careful not to have your hand caught when
storing the handle inside the instrument.
The extendable handle is designed to be used in
moving the case by the wheels at the bottom of the
case. Do not attempt to life the case by holding the
extendable handle.
PUSH button
Figure 3.1
3. Hold the handle to lift one side of the case and move the case
by rolling the bottom wheels of the case on the ground.
S
S
S
Be sure to keep the rolling wheels in contact with the
ground when moving the case.
Climb over each step gently to prevent the case from
toppling over.
When transporting the case, be careful not to hit your
feet with a corner or other part of the case.
Figure 3.2
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3.2
Installing the case
On its base
1. Place the case on a flat surface.
2. If the extendable handle has been in use, store it in the case.
3. Release the latch and open the lid, this can be removed by
sliding it at the hinges. Remove the lid if required.
S
Be careful not to drop the lid when removing it.
Hinges
Figure 3.3
S
Do not place a heavy object on the open lid.
Otherwise, the lid may be damaged or the case may
topple down.
On its side
1. Temporarily place the case on its base and then remove the lid.
2. If DC operation is required, unplug the provided AC power cable
from the inlet and plug the optional DC power cable into it now.
For the DC power cable connection method, see Section 3.4,
“Connecting the power cable”.
3. Place the case on its side (see Figure 3.4).
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Figure 3.4
3.3
Set-up
On its base
1. Stand up the LCD monitor, unlock the monopod, pull it up to the
required height, then lock it.
Be sure to check that the monopod is locked firmly,
otherwise the LCD monitor may be damaged.
2. Take out the remote controller and power cable from the case.
The section storing the remote controller and power
cable also functions as the air inlet, cooling the inside
of the case. If an object is left inside this section, the
internal circuitry of the case will not be cooled
sufficiently and damage may result (see Figure 3.5).
Inlet of air cooling
Figure 3.5
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On its side
1. Rotate the LCD monitor and then stand it up so that it faces
upward.
1.
2.
Figure 3.6
2. If required, pull out the monopod and lock it.
3. Take out the remote controller and power cable from the case.
The section storing the remote controller and power
cable also functions as the air inlet cooling the inside
of the case. If an object is left inside this section, the
internal circuitry will not be cooled sufficiently and
damage may result (see Figure 3.5).
3.4
Connecting the power cable
Operation using AC power cable
Never use gas piping to the ground the system,
otherwise a gas explosion may result.
S
S
S
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Connect the power cable to a properly grounded
3-conductor power outlet, and be sure to ground the
power cable.
Do not bend, stretch, twist or crush the AC power
cable with an excessive force. Otherwise, a fire or
electric shock may result.
Connect the remote controller before connecting the
AC power cable or DC power cable. See Section 4.3
“Inspection of the remote controller” for the
connection of the remote controller.
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1. Ensure that the AC power cable is plugged firmly into the AC
power inlet of the instrument.
2. Plug the other end of the power cable into a 3-conductor power
outlet.
When the AC power cable is plugged into an AC
outlet, the AC~ indicator on the front panel and the
POWER button on the remote controller light up.
Operation using the DC power cable
Do not bend, stretch, twist or crush the DC power
cable, otherwise, a fire or electric shock hazard may
result.
Do not reverse the polarity of battery connections,
otherwise the internal fuses will blow and the
instrument will be unusable.
1. Unplug the AC power plug from the power inlet on the
instrument, slide the power supply cover and insert the plug of
the optional DC power cable (MAJ-1089) into the DC inlet.
Do not store the unplugged AC power cable in the
cable accommodating section, for this will prevent
cooling inside the case and cause malfunction.
2. Connect the lead of the DC power cable indicated “+” to the
positive pole of a negative-grounded 12 V DC power supply, and
connect the lead indicated “–” to the negative pole.
“+” lead
To DC inlet of
IPLEX
“–” lead
Supply negative-grounded DC power.
Figure 3.7
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When the DC power cable is plugged into the DC inlet,
the POWER button on the remote controller lights up.
DC inlet
Figure 3.8
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Chapter 4
Preparation and
Inspection
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S
4.1
Before each use, prepare and inspect the instrument
as instructed below. Should the slightest irregularity
be suspected, do not use this instrument and see
Chapter 8, “Troubleshooting”. If the irregularity is still
suspected, after consulting Chapter 8, contact
Olympus. Failure to do this may result in malfunction
or damage of the inspecting object.
In addition to the pre-use inspection, check all
functions periodically.
Inspection of the scope and optical
adapter
Inspecting the scope distal end
1. Withdraw the distal end of the scope from the scope holder.
2. Rotate the optical adapter mount counter-clockwise to remove
the optical adapter from the scope.
3. Check that the lens surfaces (objective lens and light guide) at
the distal end of the scope are not stained. If they are dirty, wipe
them clean using a soft piece of gauze or cotton swab and lens
cleaning fluid.
4. Check that the parts at the distal end of the scope are not
deformed or loosened.
Never use the scope if any part is loose. Otherwise,
the loose part may fall into the inspection object.
Figure 4.1
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Inspecting the scope’s O-ring
Check the distal end O-ring for damage. Immediately remove any
damaged O-ring, applying silicone grease to the replacement ring
provided in the optical adapter tip case before fitting.
Inspecting the optical adapter optics and connecting
screw threads
1. Check that the objective and light guide lenses on the outer and
inner surfaces of the optical guide are not stained. If they are
dirty, wipe them clean using a soft piece of gauze or cotton swab
and lens cleaning fluid. Dirt or stain may be removed more
completely by using a commercially marketed lens cleaning
fluid, etc. (see Figure 4.2).
Figure 4.2
2. Check that the connecting screw threads on the scope’s distal
end and optical adapter are clean and not deformed.
Mounting and removing the optical adapter
1. Push the optical adapter carefully over the distal end of the
scope. Turn the optical adapter nut clockwise until the first screw
thread passes over the scope’s connecting screw thread (see
Figure 4.3).
Optical adapter
positioning plane
Second screw
Connecting screw
Nut
O-ring
Optical adapter
First screw
Figure 4.3
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2. Once past the first screw thread, turn the entire main body of the
optical adapter clockwise while pushing gently until it fits into the
positioning groove on the scope’s distal end and can be turned
no further (see Figure 4.4).
Optical adapter
Figure 4.4
3. Turn the nut of the optical adapter clockwise until the second
screw thread is screwed onto the connecting screw thread of the
scope. Tighten the nut securely by turning it until it stops (see
Figure 4.5).
Figure 4.5
4. To remove the optical adapter, repeat these steps in the reverse
order.
S
S
If the optical adapter cannot be mounted or removed
because the nut will not turn, stop the use and
contact Olympus.
The optical adapter is a precision instrument using
glass components in the optical system. Do not drop
it or impact it on a hard surface.
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Inspecting the parts of the optical adapter
Check that the parts of the optical adapter are not loose.
Figure 4.6
Never use the optical adapter if any part is found to be
loose, otherwise the loose part may fall into the
inspection object.
4.2
Inspection of the LCD monitor and
monopod
Inspecting the external appearances
1. Check for visible damage of the LCD screen and monopod.
2. Check that the monopod can extended and locked smoothly.
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S
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When unlocking the monopod, take care against
sudden contraction of the monopod by holding the
LCD monitor with your hand, etc.
Be sure to lock the monopod securely. Insufficient
locking may cause hazardous sudden contraction of
the monopod in the middle of operation.
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Inspecting the LCD monitor clamping section and LCD
cable
1. Check that the LCD monitor is clamped firmly of the monopod.
2. Check the condition and firm connection of the LCD cable to the
monitor.
3. Check that the LCD monitor rotates smoothly around the
monopod and can be clamped at any desired position.
4. The LCD monitor can also be used while it is separated from the
monopod. When separating, first unplug the LCD connector then
loosen the LCD clamping screw.
After the above, connect the LCD/3D Eye-Trek cable between
the LCD connector and LCD/3D Eye-Trek cable connector.
S
S
Do not touch the LCD connector with a wet hand.
Do not move the case by grasping the extended
monopod or LCD monitor.
LCD connector
LCD clamping
screw
Lock
LCD/3D Eye-Trek
cable connector
LCD/3D Eye-Trek
cable
Figure 4.7
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4.3
Inspection of the remote controller
Inspecting the external appearance and cable
1. Check for component damage.
2. Check that there are no anomalies such as cutting or
disconnection in the remote controller cable and that it is
connected firmly to the connector on the control panel.
Do not touch the remote controller and connectors
with a wet hand.
Inspecting the insertion tube grip
Check that there are no anomalies such as deformation and
loosening in the parts.
4.4
Inspection of the insertion tube outlet on
the case
1. Check that there are no anomalies such as cutting and
deformation in the rubber boots and that they track the
movement of the insertion tube smoothly.
2. Check that the plate at the insertion tube outlet is not worn until
the index line. If it is worn until the index line, replace it with the
provided spare.
3. Check for damage to the rubber boot and for smooth movement
of the insertion tube.
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The plate at the insertion tube outlet prevents dirt on
the insertion tube from entering the case. If the plate
is worn beyond the index line, replace the plate
immediately.
Be sure to clean the scope as instructed in Section
5.9, “Cleaning the insertion tube of the scope” before
taking up the scope. If the scope is taken up with dirt
attached to the insertion tube, the dirt may penetrate
the instrument and cause malfunction.
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Rubber boots
Index line
Insertion tube
outlet plate
Figure 4.8
Replacement of the insertion tube outlet plate
1. Hold the rubber boots.
2. Turn over the insertion tube outlet plate and remove the insertion
tube outlet plate from the insertion tube.
3. To put a new insertion tube outlet plate, repeat these steps in the
reverse order.
Insertion tube
Rubber boots
Insertion tube
outlet plate
Figure 4.9
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4.5
Checking basic functionality
Turning power ON
Press the POWER button on the remote controller so that the
switch lights up, then check that the instrument is turned ON.
POWER button
Figure 4.10
Checking the LCD monitor image
1. Open the sun shade and check that the LCD monitor shows the
image from the objective together with the “display” as shown in
the following figure.
2. Check for dark patches in the image. If there are evident, then
clean the adapter and distal end of the insertion tube.
When the MAJ-1044D/S or MAJ-1046D/S is used, the
image may be deviated to the left, right, up or down or
tilted with certain combinations of adapter and scope.
This is acceptable.
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Withdrawing the scope and checking the lighting of
light source
1. Withdraw the scope entirely out of the case. Make sure that the
scope can be pulled out smoothly.
S
S
When withdrawing the scope, do not hold it by the
angulated section but hold a section behind the
angulated section.
Withdraw the scope slowly and as straight as
possible from the insertion tube outlet. Do not
withdraw it in a direction which may impose stress on
it or too quickly, for this may cause the IPLEX case to
topple down.
2. Check that the monitor display is as shown below.
S
S
S
If the environment card is inserted in the STEREO
CARD slot, the ADAPTER SET UP menu is
displayed (see “ADAPTER setup” on page 58).
The displayed title is the title that was entered in the
Live screen the last time the system was used
(IPLEX SA series only).
With regard to IPLEX SA series, observation, turning
on the light source, and angulation operation
become available immediately after pressing the
POWER button. Other functions such as monitor
display and menu operation come into effect in about
60 seconds after that.
IPLEX series or IPLEX SA series
without the environment card
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with the environment card
3. Check the light is output from the scope to ensure that the light
source is turned on.
The light output from the distal end of the scope may
heat a nearby object and cause it to ignite. To stop the
use, set the light source switch on the control panel of
the case to OFF.
To prevent damaging your eyes, do not stare into the
output light.
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S
If the light source is not turned ON when the scope is
withdrawn, ensure that the light source switch on the
control panel is set to ON (with the pilot lamp lit).
The light source color and intensity take 1 minute to
stabilise after initial power on.
White balance adjustment
If required, adjust the white balance of the scope by referring to
Section 5.5 “Menu operations”.
Inspecting the insertion tube
1. Check visually that there is no obvious damage to the insertion
tube, for example, crush marks.
2. Check that the external finishing materials of the insertion tube
are not loose.
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S
If the insertion tube is deformed, it may be unable to
be withdrawn from the observation object.
If the external finish material of the insertion tube is
cut, take care against injury during inspection.
S
The angulation function
Angulation is possible only after the scope has
withdrawn completely from the case. Be sure to
withdraw the entire scope before adjusting its
angulation.
` Standard mode
1. Ensure that the angulation lock mode indication “
OFF” (see
Section 2.5, “Monitor screen display”) is not displayed on the
monitor screen.
2. Tilt the ANGLE/LOCK joystick slowly and ensure that the
angulated section moves smoothly.
The movement of the angulated section under this
condition is interlocked with the tilting angle of the
joystick.
` Lock mode
1. Push in the ANGLE/LOCK joystick to set it to the lock mode.
Then remove your finger from the joystick to return to the neutral
mode and check that the angulation operation is locked and the
monitor screen shows the angulation lock mode indication “
LOCK”.
2. Push in the ANGLE/LOCK joystick again and check that the
angulation lock mode is cancelled and the angulation lock mode
indication “
LOCK” disappears from the monitor screen.
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` Fine adjustment mode
Tilt the ANGLE/LOCK joystick in the angulation lock mode and
check that the angulation moves slowly (fine adjustment mode) and
that the angulation operation is locked even when your finger is
removed from the joystick. If this operation is performed while
angulation is locked, it will be unlocked.
S
S
In the angulation lock mode, the angulation operation
occurs at a constant slow speed when the
ANGLE/LOCK joystick is tilted. At this time, the
angulation operation is locked when your finger is
removed from the joystick.
Since the angulation speed is slower than in the
standard mode, it may take a while after the joystick
is tilted till the angulation operation starts.
` Angulation center return mode
With you finger is removed from the ANGLE/LOCK joystick (in
either the standard mode or angulation lock mode), press the Angle
center button and ensure that the angulation angle returns to the
center position. If this operation is performed while angulation is
locked, it will be unlocked.
CENT
button
36
S
This function returns the angulation angle to an
approximate center position. It does not return the
angulation angle to the strict center position.
S
When CENT button is pressed during panning or
tilting with zoom, pan and tilt are released.
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Chapter 5 Operation
Chapter 5
Operation
In this section, the main principles of operation are described.
Detailed operation procedures depend on the particular application
and experience of the operator.
Be careful not to get your foot caught by the AC cable
or remote control cable from the IPLEX unit or pull the
cable with an excessive force. Otherwise, you may
stumble or the case may topple down.
5.1
Insertion tube take-up status and
instrument’s functions
Image display
When the remote controller is turned ON, the image from the
objective should be displayed on the monitor regardless of whether
the insertion tube is extended or not.
All of the functions of the IPLEX series and IPLEX SA
series work normally when the entire insertion tube is
withdrawn out of the case. However, even when part
of the insertion tube is remaining inside the case,
images can be observed under the following
restrictions.
S The angulation control of the distal end is impossible.
S The tint of the illumination light may vary.
S The illumination light may flicker, though this
happens very rarely.
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Light source ON/OFF
1. When the insertion tube is taken up completely, the light source
will not ignite, even when the system is turned ON. In this
condition, the monitor screen displays “
2.5, “Monitor screen display”).
OFF” (see Section
2. When the insertion tube is withdrawn by more than about 1 m,
the light source lights automatically and “ OFF” disappears
from the monitor screen. The light source is turned off
automatically when the insertion tube is extended by less than
1 m. The light source can also be turned off as required by using
the light source switch on the front panel.
When the light source is on, the temperature on the
distal end of scope becomes relatively high. Do not
touch the distal end while the light source is on.
S
Once the light source is turned off, it will not re-ignite
for 60 seconds as a standard “soft start” procedure to
lengthen lamp life.
S
Waiting time until re-lit of the lamp is appeared on the
screen.
Angulation operation
The angulation operation is not available while the insertion tube is
taken up. When the angulation operation is unavailable because
the insertion tube is taken up, the monitor screen displays “ OFF”
(see Section 2.5, “Monitor screen display”). In this case, the
angulation operation can be started when the insertion tube is
withdrawn completely.
Angulation speed and angle will decrease as the
number of loops in the insertion tube is increased.
Optimum operation is possible with the insertion tube
straight.
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5.2
Insertion of scope and observation
Holding the remote controller and insertion tube
1. In general, tilt the joystick with the remote controller and operate
the switches with the thumb of your hand, holding the remote
controller.
2. Manipulate other remote controller buttons with the fingers of
your hand holding the remote controller.
Figure 5.1
3. Hold the insertion tube with the other hand.
4. Insertion into the object can be made easier by using the
provided insertion tube grip.
Insertion
tube grip
Figure 5.2
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Inserting the scope
1. While observing the monitor screen, confirm the correct insertion
direction and insert the scope slowly. Perform the angulation
operation as required during insertion. Be careful not to apply
excessive pushing force, twisting or tension to the insertion tube.
2. Use the insertion tube grip as required.
S
Should the whole or part of the observation image
become white due to illumination light as shown in
Figure 5.3 or part of the image is cut off, the optical
adapter is not properly connected to the distal end of
the scope. In this case, immediately stop the
inspection, withdraw the scope carefully and secure
the optical adapter as described in the operating
procedure.
Tip adapter not
properly attached
Correct
Excessive brightness
The tip adapter is secured by a double screw thread which
prevents accidental disconnection and ensures that an
indication is given to the user (see above) if the tip is not
connected correctly.
Figure 5.3
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Be sure to output the illumination light during
insertion into the examination subject. When the
optical adapter is not attached properly to the distal
end of the scope, the separation can be warned by
anomaly in the observation image caused thanks to
the illumination light.
Read and well understand the contents of “Important
Information — Please Read Before Use” on page 4
before using the scope. In case of slightest doubt,
consult your local Olympus representative.
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S
Do not use the scope under other conditions that
those specified in “Operating environment” on page
108. Otherwise, unexpected accidents including the
scope damage may occur.
If during the inspection, the user is concerned
regarding the scope operation or any aspect of the
inspection process, then return the instrument to
center position and carefully withdraw the insertion
tube from the inspection object.
Adjusting the LCD monitor brightness
Press the button on the LCD monitor to adjust the brightness as
required.
If there is an extremely bright area in the image,
vertical noise bands may appear.
Angulation operation
For details on the angulation operations, see “The angulation
function” on page 35.
Angulation speed and angle will decrease as the
number of loops in the insertion tube is increased.
Optimum operation is possible with the insertion tube
straight.
5.3
Freezing, zooming the image, adjusting
the brightness
Freezing the image
1. Press the FREEZE button on the remote controller to freeze the
observed image.
2. Press the FREEZE button again to return to a “live” image. The
angulation control becomes possible when the image is
unfrozen, but the angulation mode remains in the lock mode. To
cancel the angulation lock mode, push the ANGLE/LOCK
joystick.
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3. Tilt the ZOOM lever on the remote controller while the
observation image is frozen to display the last four images
frozen on the monitor screen. (IPLEX series only)
If the system is turned off now, all of the frozen images
will be lost.
4. When an image containing quick action is frozen, the frozen
image may be blurred. In this case, select “field image” as
described in “FREEZE” in “Menu in live screen” on page 51.
Always observe a live image when performing
angulation, insertion or withdrawal of the scope.
Zooming the image
1. Tilt the ZOOM lever on the remote controller toward [T] to zoom
into the observation image. The zoom level will be displayed for
about 3 seconds on the monitor screen.
While a zoomed image is displayed, “ZOOM” is also displayed to
indicate the zooming.
2. To return to the original image size, tilt the zoom lever toward
[W].
3. The zoomed image can be panned by tilting the MEAS/ENTER
joystick.
Pan
Tilt
Pan
Tilt
Figure 5.4
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Images are zoomed in by means of “electronic
zooming”. As a result, the image may become slightly
coarse when the zooming ratio is increased. The
display shows “ZOOM” while the image is zoomed in.
Adjusting the brightness control
The brightness can be controlled either by “GAIN mode switching”
or “automatic brightness control”.
1. GAIN mode switching
Press the LIVE/GAIN button on the remote controller while the
live image is displayed. This switches the image’s GAIN mode.
When this operation is performed, the monitor screen shows the
GAIN mode for about 3 seconds.
The following three GAIN modes are available.
STANDARD
Standard GAIN mode.
BOOST
GAIN boost makes the image brighter than in the
STANDARD mode. Note that this mode may be
accompanied with increased noise under certain
observation conditions.
LOW
Low GAIN reduces noise in the image, but this
mode may make the image darker than in the
STANDARD mode.
2. Automatic brightness control using the BRT/MARK button
Press the BRT/MARK button on the remote controller while the
live image is displayed. This varies automatic brightness control
level setting of the entire image.
To make the displayed images permanently brighter than usual,
increase the automatic brightness control level. To make them
permanently darker than usual, decrease the automatic
brightness control level.
When the automatic brightness control level is varied, the
monitor screen shows the level for about 3 seconds.
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5.4
Image recording and
management/specific functions to the
IPLEX SA series
Recording images on the recording card (CF card + CF
card adapter)
Preparation
To format the recording card, be sure to use the IPLEX SA.
If the recording card is removed from the recording
card slot in the middle of image or audio recording, the
data in the recording card may be lost. To prevent this,
do not remove the recording card during the recording.
Attach the provided CF card in the CF card adapter, then insert the
CF card adapter into the recording card slot on the front panel. The
following table shows the standard capacity required for recording
each image and the standard number of images recordable in the
32 MB recording card provided as standard.
Recording format
Capacity per
image
Images per 32 MB
card
Still
i
image
High-quality JPEG
Approx. 200 KB
Approx. 150 images
Standard-quality JPEG
Approx. 100 KB
Approx. 300 images
Non-compressed TIFF
640 KB
Approx. 50 images
Moving image (per sec.)
Approx. 500 KB
Approx. 60 sec.
Audio (per sec.)
Approx. 16 KB
–
Setups using menus are required. For details on the menu
operations, see Section 5.5, “Menu operations”.
1. Setup of the optical adapter
Open the live screen, press the MENU/EXIT button to display
the menu, execute the ADAPTER menu in the SET UP menu,
select the name of the optical adapter in use and push the
MEAS/ENTER joystick (see “ADAPTER set up” on page 58).
2. Setup of the image-recording format
Open the live screen, press the MENU/EXIT button to display
the menu and use the RECORD menu for the setting.
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a. To record still images, use the STILL QUAL menu to select the
quality of still images required.
b. If you want to record the audio together with still images, set
the STILL AUDIO menu to [ON].
c. Open the DESTINATION menu and set the recording
destination to [PC CARD].
When the selected optical adapter is not the stereo
optical adapter, the image quality can be selected from
[HIGH] and [STD]. When the stereo optical adapter is
selected, [TIFF] is selected automatically ([HIGH] and
[STD] cannot be selected).
3. Setup of the folder
With the IPLEX SA series, images are recorded in folder
\DCIM\???IV7R1 in the recording card, where “???” is a 3-digit
folder number between 100 and 999. The folder number is also
displayed in the thumbnail screen or retrieve screen. When an
image is recorded in a recording card that does not have the
folder named \DCIM\???IV7R1, a folder named
\DCIM\100IV7R1 will be created automatically in the card. If the
image is recorded immediately after the IPLEX SA is turned ON
or the recording card is inserted, the image will be recorded in
the folder with the smallest folder number in the card.
For the method of changing the folder for recording an image,
see “Selecting the folder” on page 49.
To add a new folder in the recording card, see “Add/erase folder”
on page 67.
4. Note on the filenames
a. With the IPLEX SA series, a file named IV7I????.::: is
created in the folder being selected when an image is
recorded.
b. With filename “IV7I????”, “????” is a 4-digit serial number
given to each filename. The file number is a number between
0001 and 9999. When an image is recorded, an image file
having a file number that is larger by one than the file with the
largest file number among the existing files. For example,
assuming that a folder includes image files with file numbers
IV7I0001 and IV7I0003, recording an image creates a file
named IV7I0004.
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c. “:::” is the extension of the filename. When an optical
adapter other than the stereo optical adapter is selected in the
ADAPTER menu, recording an image creates an image file
having extension .JPG. When the stereo optical adapter is
selected in the menu, recording an image creates an image file
having extension .TIF.
When a still image with audio is recorded, an audio file with the
same filename as the image file but having extension .WAV will
be created together with the image file.
When a moving image is recorded, a moving image file with
the same filename as the image file but having extension .MOV
will be created together with the image file.
` Recording a still image
Press the FREEZE button to freeze an image.
Also, while the frozen image is displayed, press the RECORD
button to record the still image in the folder. The screen shows
“STILL” during recording of a still image.
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Recording a still image audio
1. In the RECORD menu, set the STILL AUDIO to [ON].
2. Press the RECORD button while a frozen image is displayed,
the still audio recording confirmation will appear after completion
of still image recording.
3. If you want to record the audio, select [YES] and push the
MEAS/ENTER joystick to start audio recording. The screen
shows “AUDIO” during recording. The audio is recorded for
60 seconds. If you want to cancel recording, press the RECORD
button. When the recording completes, “AUDIO” disappears
from the screen.
Audio recording ends automatically 60 seconds after it starts. To
terminate audio recording in the middle, press the RECORD, LIVE
or INDEX button.
If you select [NO] in the still audio recording confirmation window,
only the still image is recorded without the audio.
Recording a moving image
Moving images can be recorded only in the recording
card provided as standard or in a MCF-X8 series CF
card marketed by LEXAR. Moving images cannot be
recorded in other types of CF card (normal image
cannot be recorded even when the following recording
operation is performed).
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1. When the RECORD button is pressed while a live image is
displayed, the moving Image confirmation window as shown is
displayed. If you want to record the moving image, select [YES]
and push the MEAS/ENTER joystick to start recording the
moving image.
2. The screen shows “MOVIE” during moving image recording.
S
S
Moving image recording completes whenever the recording
card becomes full. Assuming that a blank recording card is
used, about 60 seconds of moving image can be recorded per
32 MB CF card. If you want to stop moving image recording,
press the RECORD button or INDEX button. “MOVIE”
disappears when moving-image recording ends.
If you select [NO] in the moving image confirmation window,
only the still image is recorded but the moving image is not
recorded.
Retrieving an image
` Preparation
Insert the recording card containing the image to be retrieved in the
recording card slot.
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Displaying the thumbnail screen/selecting the
image to be retrieved
1. Press the INDEX button to display the thumbnail screen. The
thumbnail screen shows the available recording card capacity in
% (see “Remaining medium capacity” in the figure below).
During images searching (see page 66), the thumbnail screen
also shows the search conditions.
The thumbnail screen shows the file name, serial number and
recording date of each thumbnail image. The audio indicator is
displayed with a still image with audio, and the moving image
indicator is displayed with a moving image.
2. Move the thumbnail selection frame with the MEAS/ENTER
joystick to select the desired thumbnail image.
Thumbnail selection
frame
Folder tab
Serial No. of
filename
Date of recording
Audio indicator
Folder No.
Moving image
indicator
Remaining
medium capacity
Search conditions
Selecting the folder
After selecting one of the thumbnail images on the leftmost column,
tilt the MEAS/ENTER joystick to the left to select the folder tab.
Then tilt the MEAS/ENTER joystick up or down to select the
desired folder.
When you want to add a new folder to the recording card, see
“Add/erase folder” on page 67.
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` Image retrieval
After selecting the desired image with the thumbnail selection
frame, push the MEAS/ENTER joystick to retrieve the selected
image.
When the selected image is a moving image, the thumbnail screen
is displayed automatically after the playing has completed.
The retrieve screen shows the 3-digit folder number and 4-digit
serial number of the filename at the top left (see Figure 5.5).
` Stopping playback of still image with audio or
moving image
S
S
When the INDEX button is pressed during the playing of audio
or moving image, the playing stops and the thumbnail screen
re-appears.
When the LIVE button is pressed during the playing of audio
or moving image, the playing stops and the live screen
appears.
` Slide retrieval
S
S
During the retrieval of a still image, still image with audio or
moving image, the retrieved image can be switched with the
MEAS/ENTER joystick.
Tilting the MEAS/ENTER joystick toward the left switches the
retrieved image to the image with the previous file number.
When the file with the smallest file number in the folder is
reached in this way, the image with the largest file number can
be switched.
Serial No. of
filename
Folder No.
100-1001
100-1000
100-1002
Figure 5.5
S
50
Tilting the MEAS/ENTER joystick toward the right switches the
retrieved image to the image with the next file number. When
the file with the largest file number in the folder is reached in
this way, the image with the smallest file number can be
switched.
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5.5
Menu operations
The MENU/EXIT button on the remote controller makes it possible
to display a menu and perform settings and control of various
functions. The functions that can be set up or controlled are
different between the IPLEX series and IPLEX SA series.
Menu in live screen
The following setups are available from the menu screen.
K : IPLEX SA series only
S K TITLE
Title input operation. (IPLEX SA series only)
S IMAGE
Observation image setting.
ENHANCE
Adjusts the clarity of image. The default is [STD].
The enhancement is intensifies in order of [OFF],
[STD] and [HIGH].
EXPOSURE
Adjusts the CCD exposure time. The default is
“AUTO”, which optimizes the exposure time
automatically. The maximum exposure time can
be set in the following range.
NTSC [17 ms] → [500 ms]
PAL [20 ms] → [500 ms]
SCENE ADJ
Adjusts overall brightness of the viewed image.
The default is [NORM]. [BOOST] brightens the
dark area while [ANTI-GL] reduces too bright
areas to make them easier to view.
FREEZE
Switches the still image between frame image and
field image. The default is [FRAME]. Select
[FIELD] when the image unstable.
DUAL TIP
Use this parameter when you want to magnify
either the left or right image during observation
using the binocular adapter. Select [LEFT] (or
[RIGHT)) to magnify the Left (or Right) image.
K DEFAULT
Resets image menu settings to the default
settings.
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When the gain mode (see page 43) is set to [LOW],
the sharpness is fixed at [OFF] and the EXPOSURE
time can be set only to either [AUTO] or [8 ms].
S D/T/
LOGO
Sets the display at the bottom line on the screen.
[ALL] displays the date, time, title and the OLYMPUS logo.
[NO LOGO] displays only the date, time and title.
[OFF] displays nothing. The default is [ALL].
S K RECORD
K STILL QUAL
Sets the image quality level.
K STILL AUDIO
Sets whether audio is input in still image
recording.
K DESTINATION
Selects the recording medium. Select [PC] if
you want to select an external PC.
K DEFAULT
Resets the RECORD menu settings to their
default settings.
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Sets the image recording condition. (IPLEX SA series
only)
Sets the IPLEX series.
K ADAPTER
Sets the adapter to be used. (IPLEX SA series
only)
AUDIO OUT
Sets the microphone output. The default is [ON].
COLOR
Changes the display color other than the menu
display color. Select [WHITE], [GREEN],
[MAGENTA] or [BLACK]. The default is [WHITE].
BEEP
Switches the operation tone [ON] or [OFF]. The
default is [ON].
DATE/TIME
Corrects the date and time.
COLOR BAR
Displays the color bar.
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W BALANCE
It is usually not required to adjust this. After
replacing the lamp, capture a white object (a
sheet of paper, etc.) and select [EXECUTE].
K DEFAULT
Resets the SET UP menu settings to their default
settings.
S DEFAULT
Resets all settings to the defaults.
S SET UP 2
Executes initial setting. (The SET UP 2 menu appears
after the following operations have completed.)
SET UP 2 menu
This menu can be opened by displaying the SET UP menu and
then pressing the RECORD and CENT buttons simultaneously.
This menu consists of options LANGUAGE and LAMP LIFE.
LANGUAGE
Switches the menu display language. The default
is [ENGLISH].
S Select either [ENGLISH] or [JAPANESE].
(NTSC)
S Select anyone from [ENGLISH], [GERMAN] or
[FRENCH]. (PAL)
LAMP LIFE
Use this function to reset the lamp life count after
replacing the lamp.
Do not use this function except when replacing the
lamp.
Menu operations
1. Press the MENU/EXIT button to display the menu.
2. When it is required to select a detail menu or a function such as
“TITLE”, tilt the MEAS/ENTER joystick up or down to select the
desired item (so that the color of the item display changes) and
push the MEAS/ENTER joystick.
3. To select the setting of “ENHANCE”, etc., tilt the MEAS/ENTER
joystick up or down to select the desired item then tilt the
MEAS/ENTER joystick to the left or right.
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4. To exit from a menu and return to the initial menu, press the
MENU/EXIT button. Press the LIVE/GAIN button turn off the
menu and return to the observation screen.
The following description on the setting takes the audio output
menu as an example. (IPLEX SA series only)
1. Press the MENU/EXIT button to display the menu.
2. Tilt the MEAS/ENTER joystick up or down to select [SET UP]
(the selected item turns blue), and then push the MEAS/ENTER
joystick.
Now the SET UP menu appears. Tilt the MEAS/ENTER joystick to
select “AUDIO OUT”.
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3. Tilt the MEAS/ENTER joystick to the left or right to select [ON] or
[OFF].
Now the operation is complete.
If you press the MENU/EXIT button, you can return to the initial
menu and perform other menu settings.
To terminate the menu setting operation, push the MENU/EXIT
button again. If the LIVE/GAIN button is pressed in place, the menu
will disappear and the observation screen will appear.
Selecting the language, resetting the lamp life count
Open the SET UP menu and press the RECORD and CENT
buttons simultaneously.
LANGUAGE
Sets the menu display language.
S Select either [ENGLISH] or [JAPANESE]. (NTSC)
S Select anyone from [ENGLISH], [GERMAN] or
[FRENCH]. (PAL)
Tilt the MEAS/ENTER joystick to the left or right to
select a language and push the MEAS/ENTER
joystick.
With the IPLEX SA series, select [LANGUAGE] and
push the MEAS/ENTER joystick. Now press the
POWER button to turn the system off. Then press the
POWER button again to turn the system on; the menu
will be displayed in the selected language.
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LAMP LIFE
After replacing the bulb, turn the instrument ON,
select [LAMP LIFE], tilt the MEAS/ENTER joystick to
the right to select [RESET]. When “LAMP LIFE
RESET?” is displayed with [CANCEL] and [OK],
select [OK] and push the MEAS/ENTER joystick if the
lamp has been replaced properly.
Do not use this function unless after replacing the
lamp.
Setting the date and time
Open the SET UP menu, select [DATE/TIME] and push the
MEAS/ENTER joystick. The DATE/TIME menu will appear.
1. Tilt the MEAS/ENTER joystick to the left or right to select the
item to be corrected.
2. Tilt the MEAS/ENTER joystick up or down to select a figure, then
push the MEAS/ENTER joystick.
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5.6
Menu operations/specific to the IPLEX
SA series
With the IPLEX SA series, the following functions can be executed
in addition to the IPLEX series functions.
Functions available in the live screen
Title input function
A title can be displayed in the live screen. The displayed title can
be stored on a recording card together with the image. The image
title recorded on a recording card can also be modified as required.
Configuration of TITLE INPUT window
1. Open a live screen and press the MENU/EXIT button to display
the menu.
2. Tilt the MEAS/ENTER joystick up or down to select [TITLE], then
push the MEAS/ENTER joystick to display the TITLE INPUT
window.
Title
Serial number
3. The TITLE INPUT windows includes [CLEAR], a title field for 15
characters, a serial number field for 3 digits, [AUTO] and [+1].
4. Tilt the MEAS/ENTER joystick to select [CLEAR], the title field,
serial number field or [+1]. (To move between [+1] and [AUTO],
tilt the MEAS/ENTER joystick up or down.)
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Inputting the title
1. Tilt the MEAS/ENTER joystick to the left or right to select the
desired position in the title field.
2. Tilt the MEAS/ENTER joystick up or down to select the character
to be input.
3. Up to 15 alphanumeric or symbol can be input by repeating
steps 1. and 2. for each.
4. When the title has been input, do not move the highlighted
section away from the [title field], but push the MEAS/ENTER
joystick. The TITLE INPUT window closes and the input title is
shown in the title display area.
Inputting the serial number
1. With the TITLE INPUT window displayed, tilt the MEAS/ENTER
joystick to the left or right to select the desired position in the
3-digit serial number field.
2. With the serial number field highlighted, tilt the MEAS/ENTER
joystick up or down to input each figure of the 3-digit serial
number.
3. When the serial number has been input, do not move the
highlighted section away from the [serial number field], but push
the MEAS/ENTER joystick. The TITLE INPUT window closes
and the input serial number is shown together with the title in the
title display area.
4. When the MEAS/ENTER joystick is pushed with [+1] highlighted,
a serial number is increased by +1 and the TITLE INPUT
window disappears.
5. When the MEAS/ENTER joystick is pushed with [AUTO]
highlighted, the serial numbers will be updated automatically
every time a image is recorded (i.e. every time the RECORD
button is pressed).
ADAPTER setup
This menu is used to select the optical adapter to be used, perform
setup of newly used stereo optical adapter and set the unit used by
the measurement function.
1. In the Live window, press the Menu button to display the menu.
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2. Tilt the MEAS/ENTER joystick to select [SET UP], press the
MEAS/ENTER joystick, then select [ADAPTER] and press the
MEAS/ENTER joystick to display the [ADAPTER] setup menu.
3. Tilt the MEAS/ENTER joystick to select the desired optical
adapter and press the MEAS/ENTER joystick. After the optical
adapter is selected, the ADAPTER menu disappears and the
Live window appears again.
4. To setup a new stereo adapter, select [NEW STEREO
ADAPTER] and press the MEAS/ENTER joystick. For details on
the setup of new stereo adapter, see “When you use the stereo
optical adapter for the first time (stereo setup procedure)” on
page 81.
5. When [UNIT] is selected, [mm] and [inch] are displayed to the
right of [UNIT]. Select the desired measurement unit with the
MEAS/ENTER joystick.
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Functions available in the thumbnail and retrieve
screens
The following functions are available in the thumbnail and retrieve
screens.
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
Compare two images (retrieve screen only)
Modify/clear title
Erase image
Move image (thumbnail screen only)
Copy image (thumbnail screen only)
Search image (thumbnail screen only)
Add/erase folder (thumbnail screen only)
Set-up
Format recording card (thumbnail screen only)
Initialize
The menu cannot be displayed during playback of
moving image.
` Compare two images
The live and retrieve images can be displayed simultaneously and
compared.
1. Open a thumbnail screen, select the image for use in
comparison and retrieve it.
2. Display the menu, select [COMPARE] and push the
MEAS/ENTER joystick.
3. The retrieve image is displayed on the left half and the live
image is displayed on the right half of the screen.
Tilting the MEAS/ENTER joystick to the left or right scrolls the
retrieve image to the left or right.
The angulation operation is available using the joystick.
4. To exit from the COMPARE function, press the INDEX,
MENU/EXIT or LIVE/GAIN button. Pressing the INDEX or
MENU/EXIT button displays the thumbnail screen. And pressing
LIVE/GAIN button also displays the Live screen.
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` Modify/clear title
S
S
S
In the thumbnail screen, the title of the image selected with the
thumbnail selection frame is shown in the title display area.
When the TITLE INPUT window is opened and the title or
serial number is input now, the title or serial number of the
thumbnail image being selected will be updated.
In the retrieve screen, the title of the retrieved image is shown
in the title display area. When the TITLE INPUT window is
opened and the title or serial number is input now, the title or
serial number of the image being retrieved will be updated.
To clear a title in the thumbnail or retrieve screen, tilt the
MEAS/ENTER joystick to select [CLEAR] and push the
MEAS/ENTER joystick.
` Delete image
Images recorded in a recording card can be deleted as follows.
If the recording card is removed in the middle of image
deletion, the data in the card may be destroyed. Never
attempt to remove or insert a recording card during
image deletion.
Deleting images in the thumbnail screen
1. Open a thumbnail screen and tilt the MEAS/ENTER joystick to
select the image to be deleted by moving the thumbnail
selection frame. To delete more than one image, mark the
images to be deleted as described below.
a. Tilt the MEAS/ENTER joystick to select one of the thumbnail
images to be deleted.
b. Push the BRT/MARK button so that a mark indicator is shown
on the selected thumbnail image.
c. Attach mark indicators to all of the thumbnail images to be
deleted by repeating (a) and (b) above.
d. If, by mistake, you attach a mark indicator a thumbnail image
you do not want to delete, press the BRT/MARK switch while
the image is selected to clear the mark indicator.
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2. After selecting the images to be deleted, press the MENU/EXIT
button to display the menu, tilt the MEAS/ENTER joystick to
select [OK] and push the MEAS/ENTER joystick to display the
DELETE window.
3. Select [OK] and push the MEAS/ENTER joystick to delete the
selected images.
Deleting image in the retrieve screen
1. Play a still image, display the menu, select [DELETE] and press
the MEAS/ENTER joystick to display the DELETE window.
2. Select [OK] and push the MEAS/ENTER joystick to delete the
selected images.
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Move images/copy images
Images recorded in a recording card can be moved or copied to
another folder in the same card or to a PC connected through a
USB cable. When a PC, which has the IPLEX MANAGER installed,
is connected through a USB cable, images can be moved or
copied in the PC.
If the recording card is removed in the middle of image
movement or copy, the data in the card may be
destroyed. To prevent this, never insert or remove the
recording card during image movement or copying.
Moving/coping images to another folder
1. Open a thumbnail screen and tilt the MEAS/ENTER joystick to
select an image by moving the thumbnail selection frame. To
move or copy more than one image, mark the images to be
moved or copied as described below.
a. Tilt the MEAS/ENTER joystick to move the thumbnail selection
frame.
b. Select a thumbnail image and push the BRT/MARK button so
that a mark indicator is shown on the selected image.
c. Attach mark indicators to all of the thumbnail images to be
moved or copied by repeating (a) and (b) above.
When the move/copy operation is performed while a
folder tab is selected, all of the images in the selected
folder will be moved or copied.
2. After selecting the images to be moved or copied, press the
MENU/EXIT button to display the menu, tilt the MEAS/ENTER
joystick to select [MOVE] or [COPY] and push the
MEAS/ENTER joystick.
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3. If the PC is connected through a USB cable, a window appears
to allow you select the move or copy destination. (This window is
not displayed when the PC is not connected.)
4. Select the Folder button and push the MEAS/ENTER joystick.
The menu disappears and the Folder tab of the thumbnail
screen blinks.
5. Tilt the MEAS/ENTER joystick up or down to select the image
move/copy destination folder, and then push the MEAS/ENTER
joystick to display the move or copy window.
6. Tilt the MEAS/ENTER joystick to select [OK] and push the
MEAS/ENTER joystick to start the move or copy operation.
7. During move or copy, a window appears to indicate that the
operation is being executed.
8. When move or copy completes, the thumbnail screen
re-appears.
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Moving/copying images to a PC
Images can be moved or copied to a PC which is connected to the
instrument through a USB cable. (The IPLEX MANAGER should be
installed on the PC in advance.)
1. Connect a PC in which the IPLEX MANAGER is installed using
a USB cable, and start up the IPLEX MANAGER.
2. Display the thumbnail screen and select the images to be
moved or copied in the same way as for moving/copying images
to another folder.
3. Push the MENU/EXIT button to display the menu, tilt the
MEAS/ENTER joystick to select [MOVE] or [COPY] and push
the MEAS/ENTER joystick. If the PC is connected through a
USB cable, a window appears now to allow you select the move
or copy destination. (This window is not displayed when the PC
is not connected.)
4. Select [PC] then push the MEAS/ENTER joystick to display the
move/copy confirmation window.
5. Tilt the MEAS/ENTER joystick to select [OK], then push the
MEAS/ENTER joystick to start the move or copy the selected
images to the PC.
6. During the move or copy operation into the PC, the
DOWNLOAD window is displayed.
7. When move or copy completes, the thumbnail screen
re-appears.
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Searching images
Images recorded in a folder can be searched using the date as the
key.
1. Open a thumbnail screen and press the MENU/EXIT button to
display the menu.
2. Tilt the MEAS/ENTER joystick up or down to select the SEARCH
menu, then push the MEAS/ENTER joystick to display the
SEARCH CONDITION Input Window.
3. The SEARCH CONDITION Input Window includes the
[CANCEL] button and a total of six search condition input fields,
which are composed of [Year, Month, Day] of the FROM
condition and [Year, Month, Day] of the TO condition. With the
SEARCH CONDITION Input Window displayed, tilt the
MEAS/ENTER joystick to the left or right to select [CANCEL] or
one of the six search condition input fields.
4. Select one of the search condition input fields and tilt the
MEAS/ENTER joystick up or down to input each search
condition.
5. After the input of some of the search condition fields, push the
MEAS/ENTER joystick to display the thumbnail images
matching the input search conditions.
The displayed thumbnail screen shows the set search conditions.
To cancel search, tilt the MEAS/ENTER joystick to select
[CANCEL] and push the MEAS/ENTER joystick. The search will be
canceled and the thumbnail screen will re-appear.
When the MENU/EXIT button is pressed while the SEARCH
CONDITION Input Window is displayed, the search conditions will
return to those before the SEARCH CONDITION Input Window was
displayed.
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Add/delete folder
Adding a folder
New folders can be created in the recording card.
1. Open a thumbnail screen and press the MENU/EXIT button to
display the menu, tilt the MEAS/ENTER joystick up or down to
select [ADD FOLDER] and push the MEAS/ENTER joystick to
display the ADD FOLDER window.
2. Select [OK] and push the MEAS/ENTER joystick. A folder
having the folder number that is increased by 1 from the existing
largest folder number is created, the menu disappears and the
thumbnail screen re-appears.
3. After a folder is added, the thumbnail screen is displayed in
which the added folder is selected.
Deleting a folder
Deleting a folder also deletes the images in the deleted folder.
When the folder cannot be deleted with the IPLEX SA
series, such a folder should be deleted on a PC.
1. Display the thumbnail screen and tilt the MEAS/ENTER joystick
to select the folder tab of the folder to be deleted.
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2. Press the MENU/EXIT button to display the menu, tilt the
MEAS/ENTER joystick to select [DELETE] and push the
MEAS/ENTER joystick to display the DELETE window.
3. Select [OK] and push the MEAS/ENTER joystick to delete the
selected folder.
Format recording card
The recording card can be formatted. Note that formatting a
recording card deletes all images and folders previously recorded
in the card.
Never remove the recording card during formatting.
1. Open a thumbnail screen and press the MENU/EXIT button to
display the menu.
2. Tilt the MEAS/ENTER joystick to select [FORMAT] and push the
MEAS/ENTER joystick to display the FORMAT window.
3. Tilt the MEAS/ENTER joystick to select [OK] and push the
MEAS/ENTER joystick to start formatting.
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Depending on the capacity and type of CF card used, the
formatting operation can last for several seconds to minutes.
After formatting, a folder numbered 100 is created automatically in
the recording card.
External video input
S
S
Images input through the S VIDEO IN connector can be
displayed on the screen.
When a video cable is connected to the S VIDEO IN
connector, the screen display is switched automatically to that
input through the S VIDEO IN connector and the external input
indicator appears on the screen.
S
S
S
The menu is not displayed while the external video is
displayed. Perform recording setup, etc. before
connecting the video cable to the S VIDEO IN
connector.
When measurement is started (i.e. the
MEAS/ENTER joystick is pushed while the video is
connected to the S VIDEO IN connector, scaler
measurement is activated automatically (see Section
5.7, “Measurement procedures/specific functions to
the IPLEX SA series”).
The system cannot be used to display, freeze or
record images from a VCR.
Recording a still image in PC
Still images can be recorded in a PC connected through the USB
cable, either with or without audio. (Moving images cannot be
recorded. Audio cannot be recorded in case of recording on IPLEX
MANAGER.)
` Preparation
1. Connect a PC using a USB cable.
2. Start the IPLEX MANAGER in the PC.
3. Open a live screen and press the MENU/EXIT button to display
the menu.
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4. Select the desired image quality by selecting the [STILL QUAL]
menu of the [RECORD] menu. Only [HIGH] or [STD] can be
selected when a normal optical adapter is selected in the
[ADAPTER] menu ([TIFF] cannot be selected). If a stereo optical
adapter is selected, only [TIFF] format is available ([HIGH] and
[STD] cannot be selected).
5. Select the [DESTINATION] menu of the [RECORD] menu. And
select [PC].
6. If you want to record still images with audio, select [ON] in the
[STILL AUDIO] menu of the [RECORD] menu.
Recording a still image in PC
1. Press the LIVE/GAIN button to display a live screen.
2. Display the desired image by controlling the scope, then press
the FREEZE button to freeze the image.
3. Press the RECORD button while the frozen image is displayed.
The frozen image will be recorded in the PC as a still image.
4. The DOWNLOAD window is displayed during recording of the
still image in the PC.
5. If the RECORD button is pressed without freezing the image, the
image is frozen, then it is recorded in the PC as a still image,
and the image is unfrozen after it. (The moving image
confirmation window is not displayed.)
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Measurement procedures/specific
functions to the IPLEX SA series
Measurements
Optical adapter selection
Before the start of measurement select [SET UP] from the menu,
then select [ADAPTER]. When the optical adapter list is displayed,
select the optical adapter to be used.
Scaler measurement
Select a normal optical adapter under [ADAPTER].
Stereo measurement
Select a stereo optical adapter under [ADAPTER].
When using a stereo optical adapter for the first time, also see
description on page 81.
To start measurement, press the MEAS/ENTER joystick while the
image to be measured is displayed. To move the cursor, tilt the
joystick in the desired direction.
Figure 5.6
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Scaler measurement
The scaler measurement allows for measurement of objects when a reference
to an object with the known length has been established.
The accuracy of results achieved is entirely dependent on the reference value
of the known length. It should also be noted that measurements should only
be made on flat, perpendicular surfaces.
Initialize measurement
Enter the scaler measurement
execution mode.
Create a new scale value.
Display the submenu.
Completion of scaler
measurement
Submenu
Changes the color of the
cursor and drawing line.
Changes the cursor shape.
To be selected when changing
the optical adapter. Retrieved
image only.
Clears the submenu.
Scaler measurement message box
(which shows operating instructions, measurement results, etc.
Specify reference points 1 and 2, the reference quantity and measurement points 1
and 2 in following displayed instructions.)
Items displayed in the message box
PUT REFERENCE POINT1: Specify the first reference point.
PUT REFERENCE POINT2: Specify the second reference point.
INPUT REFERENCE LENGTH = 000.00 mm: Specify the reference length.
PUT MEASURING POINT 1: Specify the first measurement point.
PUT MEASURING POINT 2: Specify the second measurement point.
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When the displayed image is a retrieved image, the optical adapter
can be changed.
Move the cursor to [MODE], press the MEAS/ENTER joystick to
select [MODE], and then select [CHANGE ADAPTER]. When the
optical adapter list is displayed, select the optical adapter to be
used.
Operating procedure
1. Startup
Display the image to be measured and press the MEAS/ENTER
joystick.
2. Reference point specification
Place the cursor on each extremity of an object with a known
length in the observed image and press the MEAS/ENTER
joystick.
3. Reference quantity specification
When the reference length input message is displayed, input the
known quantity using the up/down and left/right keys, then press
the MEAS/ENTER joystick to enter it.
4. Measurement point specification
Place the cursor on each extremity of the measurement object
and press the MEAS/ENTER joystick to measure its length.
Measurement point specification
Stereo measurement
The stereo measurement allows for measurement of the distance to an object by
applying the principles of triangulation to an image obtained using two objectives
with a parallax. The stereo measurement can also allows for measurement of
the 3D coordinates of the point on the object based on its distance. (For details,
refer to the instruction manual for IPLEX MANAGER.)
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Measurement accuracy
As this measurement technique uses
image-processing technology, the measurement
accuracy is affected by the quality of the image used.
Since the image quality is variable depending on the
surface condition of the object and image capturing
condition such as the brightness, Olympus cannot
guarantee the accuracy of the results obtained with
this measurement technique. The users are
recommended to identify the measurement accuracy
through experiments. To obtain more correct results, it
is recommended to perform measurement using more
than one set of images captured from different
viewpoints.
To conduct stereo measurement, it is required to identify a pair of
corresponding points (same location) in two images on the left and
right. This operation is referred to matching. The stereo
measurement software provides AUTO and MANUAL matching
methods. However, as both of these methods use the same image
processing technology, they may sometimes be unable to identify
the matching points if a shape resembling the originally specified
point exists near it. After completion of measurement, be always
sure to check the positions of the pointers in the left and right
images and confirm that they indicates the same point on the object
as the matching points. If the matching points do not match
accurately, the measurement is not reliable; change the viewpoints
(by moving the scope) and perform measurement again. Also, note
that correct matching cannot be obtained with certain kinds of
images, for example with a highly reflective object such as a
stainless-steep pipe without any stain on the surface. With such a
object, try perform by changing the viewpoints (by moving the
scope). This may sometimes render correct measurement possible.
Installation of the stereo optical adapter
For the installation of the adapter, follow the instructions in Section
4.1, “Inspection of the scope and optical adapter” and after, then
perform the following procedure.
1. Check that an O-ring is attached inside the optical adapter.
2. Attach the adapter so that there is no movement in the adapter
body when it rotates in the clockwise direction A (see Figure
5.7), turn the nut of the optical adapter completely as shown in
the direction B (see Figure 5.7).
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Scope
B
A
Adapter
Figure 5.7
S
S
If the optical adaptor is attached without being in the
fully inserted position, the measurement accuracy
will reduce. Be sure the check for correct attachment
every time before inserting the scope into the
examination object even if the optical adaptor
remains constantly on the scope.
Dirt attached to the lens surface of the adapter
affects the measurement accuracy. Check an image
captured to confirm that there is no dirt before using
the adapter in actual measurement.
` Measurement value check
The accuracy of stereo measurement is affected by loose attaching
of the optical adapter or dirt on the lens components. Routinely
perform test measurements before and after the actual
measurement and confirm that the measurement values do not
vary considerably.
Checking the measurement values
1. Insert the scope all the way into the scope insertion section of
the check tool.
2. Rotate the check tool until an image as shown in Figure 5.8 is
obtained.
3. Perform the stereo measurement of the distance mode to obtain
the length on the scale.
Side-view scope
insertion section
Direct-view
scope insertion
section
Figure 5.8
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Perform the above test measurements before and
after the actual measurement to confirm that the
obtained values are almost identical. The
measurement values are not reliable if the above
values differ from each other considerably. In this
case, check that the adapter is not loose and the lens
components are not stained and, if required, execute
stereo setup procedure (see page 81) and retry
capturing the measurement images.
Executing stereo measurement
Optical adapter selection
Before the start of measurement select [SET UP] from the menu,
then select [ADAPTER]. When the optical adapter list is displayed,
select the optical adapter to be used.
When using a stereo optical adapter for the first time, also see
description on page 81.
When using an already-registered stereo optical adapter, see
description on page 86.
When an environment card is inserted in the STEREO
CARD slot in advance, the ADAPTER setup menu will
be displayed immediately after power is turned on
(see “ADAPTER setup” on page 58).
To start stereo measurement, push the MEAS/ENTER joystick
while the images to be measured are displayed.
To move the cursor, tilt the above joystick in the desired direction.
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Functions available in the stereo measurement screen
Displays the submenu.
Clear all points.
Clears the point specified
immediately before.
Switches the
measurement mode.
Selects the matching method
either Auto or Manual.
To perform fine adjustment
a point, move it up, down,
left or right then press the
OK button.
Completion of measurement.
Input region in
left image.
Stereo measurement message box
(which shows operating instructions,
measurement results, etc.)
Input region in
right image.
Items displayed in the message box
PUT M## ON L:
PUT M## ON R:
PUT R## ON L:
PUT R## ON R:
OVER 20 PNTS:
OUT OF AREA:
NO FUNCTION:
PRESS OK:
WORKING:
Specify the ##th measurement point in the selected input region on the left
image.
Specify the ##th measurement point in the selected input region on the
right image.
Specify the ##th reference point in the selected input region on the left
image.
Specify the ##th reference point in the selected input region on the right
image.
More than 20 points cannot be specified.
Points cannot be specified outside the selected input region.
The function of this button is disabled.
Press the OK button.
Wait for a while for the system is working now.
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Functions available in the stereo measurement
submenu
Submenu
Changes the color of the
cursor and drawing line.
Changes the cursor shape.
To be selected when changing
the optical adapter.
Closes the submenu.
With an image obtained by freezing a Live image, [CHANGE
ADAPTER] is not displayed as shown below. In this case, the
measurements will be performed by using the previously set
adapter data in ADAPTER setting screen.
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Measurement result display in each measurement
mode
To measure the length between two measurement points, place the
cursor on one of the points and press the MEAS/ENTER joystick to
specify the measurement point; repeat this for another
measurement point to define the length to be measured.
Distance
Measurement
point
Measurement
point
This mode allows for measuring the distance from a measurement
point to the reference line defined by two reference points.
Point to line
Reference
line
Measurement
point
Reference
point
This mode allows for measuring the distance from a measurement
point to the reference plane defined by three reference points.
Depth
Reference
point
Measurement
point
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Reference
point
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This mode allows for measuring the total length of multiple lines,
each of which is specified by two measurement points.
Area/Lines
Measurement
point
Measurement
point
When the specification of the last measurement point causes the
first-drawn line and last-drawn line to intersect, the area of the
figure closed by the lines will be measured. However, note that the
measured area does not represent the precise area of the
measurement target but is only an approximate value obtained by
dividing the figure into triangles. Up to 20 measurement points can
be specified per measurement session.
Measurement
point
2
6
3
1
5
4
This mode allows for displaying the surface profile obtained by
sectioning the target object with a plane defined by the line
connecting two specified points and the optical center axis.
Profile
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The Profile mode allows for displaying, the surface profile obtained
by sectioning the target object with a plane defined by the line
connecting two specified points on the object and the optical center
axis. The surface profile graphics overlaid on the left screen shows
distances from the line defined by the two specified points. The
surface profile graphics overlaid on the right screen shows the
profile viewed from the direction that is perpendicular to the Z-axis.
The graph shows the result of observation from a direction, from
which the reference line on the profile image looks the longest.
When you use the stereo optical adapter for the first
time (stereo setup procedure)
1. Remove the cover from the STEREO CARD slot of the IPLEX
SA series and insert the environment card (CF card for use in
storage of measurement environments), included in the stereo
measurement set, into the slot. To put out the card, push the
release button with the end of the cover.
Leave the environment card permanently inserted in the
STEREO CARD slot.
Olympus warrants operation the card included in the stereo
measurement set. Be always sure to use a card supplied by
Olympus.
Release
button
Figure 5.9
A file named “A: \IV7CALIB\FREEZE. TIF” may be
created on the recording card.
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2. Attach the stereo optical adapter, provided in the stereo
measurement set, to the distal end of the IPLEX SA series by
observing the instructions for attaching or detaching the adapter.
Attach the adapter so that there is no movement in the adapter
body when it rotates in the clockwise direction A (see Figure
5.10), turn the nut of the optical adapter completely as shown in
the direction B (see Figure 5.10).
Scope
B
A
Adapter
Figure 5.10
3. Open the menu, select [ADAPTER] menu then select [NEW
STEREO ADAPTER], and perform adapter setup by the
displayed instructions (see Figure 5.11, and see description on
page 84).
Check tool
Small mark
Scope
Side-view
guide hole
Scope
Forward-view
guide hole
White indented part
Stop before the nut
Forward-view adapter
Figure 5.11
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As shown in Figure 5.11, in case that the forward-view optical
adapter is installed, the distal end of the scope needs to be inserted
into the forward-view guide hole to point to the small mark on the
white indented part. Insert the scope into the forward-view guide
hole until the nut of the optical adapter reaches to obtain the best
white image.
In case that the side-view optical adapter is installed, the distal end
of the scope needs to be inserted into the side-view guide hole.
Insert the scope into the side-view guide hole until it stops. Rotate
the scope to see the small mark on the white indented part.
During the above procedures, put the check tool on a
table and do not hold the angulation section not to
effect excessive force on the optical adapter and the
angulation section. The excessive force may reduce
the measurement accuracy.
4. After stereo setup procedure, store the optical data card in the
accessory storage of the IPLEX SA series and be careful not to
lose the card.
Figure 5.12
Now the stereo adapter and scope are configured as a set, making
them ready for stereo measurement. Hereafter, follow step 3. on
page 87.
If the system is turned off in the middle of stereo setup, the data
becomes illegal and the environment card becomes unusable. In
this case, format the card as described in “Format recording card”
on page 68 and restart the procedure from the beginning.
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Capturing a white image
The way that a white image is captured affects the measurement
accuracy. Be sure to optimize the brightness as shown in the
following figure before capturing a white image.
Optimum
Light insufficient
Small mark
Can’t see the mark.
Light excessive
Too bright
Figure 5.13
If the dirt is attached on the white indented part of the check tool, it
may capture the inadequate white image which affects the
measurement accuracy.
In case, clean the dirt out with rinse-watered gauze. Guide hole part
can be removed by turning counterclockwise.
After cleaning, put the guide hole part back to the check tool.
Messages displayed during NEW STEREO
ADAPTER
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STEP 0
Insert the environment card in the STEREO CARD slot.
STEP 1
Replace the environment card with the optical data card.
STEP 1A
Insert the optical data card.
STEP 2
Check the adapter name and set number.
STEP 3
Eject the optical data card. And insert the environment card.
STEP 3A
The previously registered data will be overwritten.
STEP 3B
The environment card is full. Select the adapter data that can be
overwritten.
STEP 4
Press FREEZE button after adjusting the white image.
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Messages displayed during stereo measurement
ERROR#
Description
301
The environment data card of another machine is inserted.
302
The existing environment data is unusable because the insertion
tube of the instrument has been changed.
303
The environment card is unusable due to lack of capacity.
304
Erase wrong data on the environment card or format the
environment card.
501
Optical data is not recorded.
502
Optical data is destroyed. Contact Olympus.
503
The optical data version is different. Contact Olympus.
504
The outer diameter of the optical adapter is different. Contact
Olympus.
505
A system error occurred. Contact Olympus.
506
The white image is not optimum. Freeze it again.
601
There is erroneous data. The data will be cleared.
701
Measurement is not possible with zoomed-in images. Freeze
images again.
702
There is no environment card inserted in the STEREO CARD slot.
703
Measurement is not possible with digitally processed images.
704
Measurement is not possible with captured images.
705
Measurement is not possible with field images.
706
Measurement is impossible because the optical adapter type is not
compatible with the current environment.
707
Measurement is impossible because the images were recorded with
another system.
708
Measurement is impossible because the optical adapter rotation
angle is different from that used in stereo setup.
709
Measurement is impossible because the data on the measuring
environment used in freezing the images is not available.
710
Measurement of color bars is impossible.
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711
Measurement is impossible because the images were recorded
using a different insertion tube.
801
Unfreeze the images.
901
Set the adapter selection setting to NONE.
Operation using the stereo adapter registered in
the adapter setup screen
1. Attach the adapter so that there is no movement in the adapter
body when it rotates in the clockwise direction A (see Figure
5.14), turn the nut of the optical adapter completely as shown in
the direction B (see Figure 5.14).
Scope
B
A
Adapter
Figure 5.14
2. To set the setting according to the attached adapter before
starting actual measurement, select [SET UP] and select the
name of the stereo optical adapter in use from the adapter setup
screen.
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3. To ensure correct measurement, insert the distal end of the
scope into the check tool and measure a length of 2 mm or
0.1 inch. Confirm that the measurement result is within 10%
and note the value. After completion of the actual measurement,
the check tool should be measured again, and measurement
results to be compared and the adapter checked to ensure that
it is not loose.
Side-view scope
insertion section
Direct-view
scope insertion
section
Figure 5.15
4. To perform actual measurement, select the measurement mode
and specify the point to be measured. The measurement mode
can be selected from distance (point-to-point distance), point to
line (point-to-line distance) depth (point-to-plane distance),
area/lines and profile.
5. After completing the actual measurement, measure the scale
and ensure that the measurement is not considerably different
from the value measured before the actual measurement.
If the measurement values of the check tool differ
considerably before and after the actual
measurement, the adapter may be loosened during
the actual measurement. As this may deviate the
measurement result considerably, perform the actual
measurement again.
If the adapter is loosened, check that the O-ring is
present. If it is not present, attach the spare O-ring
correctly.
Clamping direction
Scope
Optical adapter
Figure 5.16
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Details of the stereo measurement procedures
Press the measurement mode button and select the measurement
mode.
Distance
: This mode allows for measuring the distance between
measurement points.
Point to line
: This mode allows for measuring the distance from a
measurement point to the reference line.
Depth
: This mode allows for measuring the distance from a
measurement point to the reference plane.
Area/Lines
: This mode allows for measuring the total length of multiple
lines.
When the specification of the last measurement point causes
the first-drawn line and last-drawn line to intersect, the area of
the figure closed by the lines will be measured. Up to 20
measurement points can be specified per measurement
session.
Profile
: This mode allows for displaying the surface profile.
Specifying the measurement points
To move the cursor, tilt the MEAS/ENTER joystick in the desired
direction. Then, in the measurement region in the left image,
specify the required number of points for each measurement mode
by pushing the MEAS/ENTER joystick for each point.
Re-specifying a measurement point
If you specify a point by mistake, press [C] button to clear it.
Re-specifying all measurement points
If you want to restart the measurement point specification in an
image from the beginning, press [AC] button.
Fine-adjusting a specified point
If you want to move a specified point by one specification unit,
press one of the fine adjustment arrow buttons and press [OK]
button when the point has come in the desired position.
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Checking matching
When auto matching completes, the matching points are displayed
in the measurement region in the right image. Make sure that these
points match the points specified in the measurement region in the
left image. The distance to the specified point (length) is also
displayed at that time, on a yellow background when the value is
over 15 mm or on a red background when it is over 30 mm. The
recommended measurement range is up to 15 mm and the
measurable range is up to 30 mm.
If auto matching is incorrect
If matching points cannot be identified well by auto-matching, use
manual matching. Specify the right image point which may match
each of the points, which may match each of the points in the
measurement region in the left image.
If matching seems to be troubled by presence of too much noise in
the image, set the GAIN mode to LOW by pressing the LIVE/GAIN
button. This may sometimes improve the situation.
Switching between Millimeter and inch
To change the unit of measurement, press [EXIT] to exit from
measurement, set the instrument for live condition, press
MENU/EXIT button to display the menu, then select [ADAPTER] in
the menu to display the adapter setup screen, and change the unit
in this screen.
Displaying the submenu
Press [MODE] to display the submenu, which can be used in the
following settings.
S
S
S
Changing the cursor shape
Changing the cursor color
Changing the adapter (with a retrieve image only)
Recording the measurement results
Press the RECORD button to record the measurement result as a
new image.
Exiting from measurement
Press [EXIT] to exit from the measurement.
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In case accuracy cannot be achieved
1. Approach the object as close as possible and freeze it to fill the
screen.
2. Measure the length so that it is parallel with the screen
whenever possible. As the resolution of an object is higher when
it is parallel with the screen than that in the depthwise direction,
the measurement can be made more accurate by measuring a
parallel object to the screen.
3. Check that the optical adapter is attached properly to the scope.
4. Check that there is no dirt between the optical adapter and
scope, and attach the optical adapter again.
5. If the accuracy still cannot be improved, execute NEW STEREO
ADAPTER and perform stereo setup again.
S Check the accuracy by performing test measurements using
the check tool before and after the actual measurement.
S Note that the area measurement does not provide correct
measurement of the surface area of the object but that it
provides only an approximate value.
Tips for image freezing
1. The highlight sections of bright images tend to look solidly
painted. As matching is difficult with such an image, adjust the
BRIGHTNESS level to darken the image.
2. As the illumination comes from one side of the field of view,
some objects produce shadow depending on their shapes.
Since measurement of shadow tends to be accompanied with
error, rotate the scope to remove the shadow before re-freezing
and measuring images.
3. In case that a white dot exists in measuring area, rotate the
scope to remove the white dot before re-freezing and measuring
images.
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5.8
Withdrawal of the scope
S
S
S
Do not withdraw the scope when angulation is locked
or when you are holding the ANGLE/LOCK joystick
to avoid damaging the scope or the object you are
inspecting.
If the scope’s insertion tube is stuck during
withdrawal, pull out the scope while gently turning it.
Do not use excessive force to avoid damaging the
scope or the object you are inspecting.
The distal end of scope becomes hot immediately
after use in a high-temperature atmosphere. Do not
touch it directly to avoid burns.
Releasing the angulation lock
If angulation lock is activated, push the ANGLE/LOCK joystick or
the Angle center button to release it.
Withdrawing the scope
Remove your fingers from the ANGLE/LOCK joystick and gently
withdraw the scope while observing the image on the monitor.
5.9
Cleaning the insertion tube of the scope
S
S
Clean the insertion tube immediately after
withdrawing the scope. If you leave it uncleaned,
staining or corrosion of equipment may result.
Do not use a hard or abrasive cloth or brush to clean
the scope, as they could cause damage to the
instrument.
1. Wipe the insertion tube with a clean, soft cloth if dirt or a foreign
substance is attached to it.
2. If a liquid such as dirty water or machine oil is attached on the
insertion tube, first wipe with a soft cloth or cotton, then wash the
insertion tube with a soft piece of gauze in a neutral detergent
solution, wipe it to remove moisture completely and dry it
thoroughly.
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5.10 Taking up the insertion tube
1. Raise the scope take-up handle and turn it gently in the direction
of the arrow to take up the scope. Ensure that the scope is not
entangled during taking up. If the handle is rotated in the
opposite direction to the arrow, it will spin idle.
S
S
Be sure to clean the scope as instructed in Section
5.9, “Cleaning the insertion tube of the scope” before
taking up the scope. If the scope is taken up with dirt
attached to the insertion tube, the dirt may penetrate
the instrument and cause malfunction.
Gently take up the scope. If it is taken up too quickly,
it may injure face and eyes when jumping up the
scope and it may be entangled or caught in an
unexpected part.
2. When the scope has been taken up completely, the stopper
prevents it from further take-up. After take-up, insert the distal
end of the scope into the scope holder above the control panel.
Be careful not to apply excessive bending force to the
scope when inserting its distal end into the scope
holder.
5.11 Turning the system off
Press the POWER button on the remote controller to turn the
system off.
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S
If the system cannot be turned off by pressing the
POWER button on the remote controller, unplug the
AC cable or DC cable from the system to shut down
the power supply.
S
The power turns off about 5 seconds after pressing
the POWER button.
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5.12 Storing the remote controller, power
cable and LCD monitor
Store the remote controller, power cable and LCD monitor in the
case by reversing the order given in Section 3.3, “Set-up”. After
storing them, close the top lid and lock the latch firmly. If the top lid
has been removed during use, attach the lid firmly on the hinges
before closing it.
S
S
S
Make sure that the top lid is attached securely to the
hinges on the case before closing the top lid. If the
top lid is attached improperly, it may open when the
case is lifted.
Make sure that the latch is locked properly. If it is
locked improperly, the top lid may open during
transport.
When closing the top lid, be careful not catch your
hand or a cable caught by it.
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Chapter 6
Precautions in
Operation
Store the equipment under normal room temperature and humidity
conditions. Make sure it is kept in good condition. Avoid areas that
are subject to direct sunlight or radioactive rays.
Do not bend, stretch, twist or crush cables with an
excessive force. Otherwise, cable wire disconnection
may result in a fire or electric shock hazard.
S
S
Do not store the equipment in a place subject to high
temperature, high humidity, excessive dust or fine
particles, direct sunlight or radioactive rays. This
could damage the equipment.
Do not handle the equipment violently also during
storage by hitting it against an object. Otherwise,
malfunction will result.
1. Unplug the AC power cable or the optional MAJ-1089 DC power
cable from the power inlet of the instrument.
2. Store the instrument on a level surface in a clean, dry and stable
place.
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Chapter 7
7.1
Replacement of Lamp
and Fuse
Replacement of lamp
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
The lamp replacement cover and lamp become very
hot during and immediately after use. If an attempt is
made to replace the lamp before the lamp
replacement cover and lamp are cooled down
enough, burns may occur. To cool them down, leave
the power button to ON, and set the lamp switch to
OFF to keep the fan running.
Never use a lamp other than the one specified by
Olympus. Otherwise, malfunction of the instrument
and/or associated equipment as well as a fire may
occur.
Do not pull the lamp socket, shown in Figure 7.6,
during lamp replacement. Otherwise, wire
disconnection may cause an electric shock.
Be sure to close the lamp replacement cover and
drum cover firmly after lamp replacement. As the
parts inside the drum cover will become very hot,
burns may occur if it is left open during operation.
Take care not to hit the lamp with a part or drop the
lamp when attaching or detaching it. Otherwise,
cracking of the lamp and injuries by fragments may
result.
To prevent injuries, do not withdraw the insertion
tube or rotate the drum during lamp replacement.
Do not moisten the lamp to replace the existing lamp.
Otherwise, cracking of the lamp or electric shock
may result.
To prevent fire, do not leave the replaced lamp in a
flammable atmosphere while it is hot.
Do not use a damaged lamp, for this may cause
injuries or damage to the equipment.
Ensure that the cover glass is not cracked and the
mesh is not damaged before use. Otherwise, injuries
or lamp damage may result.
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S
If the lamp is damaged inside the instrument, do not
use it but turn it OFF, unplug the power cable and
consult your local Olympus representative.
Use the following procedure to replace the lamp. The lamp should
be the MAJ-1088 METAL HALIDE LAMP 50 W. Replacement
lamps are available from your local Olympus representative.
1. Press the power button on the remote controller to OFF.
2. Unplug the AC power cable or DC power cable from the power
inlet of the instrument.
Tilt the case so that the drum cover faces upward,
ensuring that the case is on a flat, stable surface.
3. Using the provided wrench, loosen the 4 screws, remove the
drum cover on the side of the instrument.
Figure 7.1
4. Using the provided wrench, loosen the 4 screws, remove the
lamp replacement cover.
Figure 7.2
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5. Ensure that the parts inside the lamp replacement cover are not
hot, then move the lamp socket in the direction of the arrow to
remove it.
Lamp socket
Figure 7.3
6. Remove the lamp clamping screw using the provided wrench.
Wrench
Figure 7.4
7. Remove the lamp.
Figure 7.5
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8. Take out a new lamp from the box.
Do not touch the glass part and reflector of the lamp.
Otherwise, the lamp may malfunction due to
contamination.
9. Insert the lamp until it stop by the direction which it was taken.
10. Tighten the lamp clamping screw using the provided wrench.
11. Connect the lamp socket.
Be sure to insert the lamp socket all the way. If it is
connected incompletely, overheating of the electrodes
or damage in the socket or lamp housing may result.
Lamp socket
Figure 7.6
12. Using the provided wrench, attach the 4 screws on the lamp
replacement cover.
13. Finally, attach the 4 screws on the drum cover on the side of the
instrument using the provided wrench.
14. After replacement with a new lamp, reset the lamp life counter of
the instrument (see Figure 7.7).
If this operation is not executed, the lamp cannot be lit
even after a new lamp is attached.
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Resetting the lamp life count
1. Open a live screen and press the MENU/EXIT button to display
the menu.
2. Select [SET UP] to display the SET UP menu.
3. With the SET UP menu displayed, press the RECORD and
CENT buttons simultaneously.
4. When the SET UP 2 menu is displayed, select [LAMP LIFE]
5. When the RESET LAMP LIFE window opens, tilt the
MEAS/ENTER joystick to the right to select [RESET].
6. When the confirmation window is displayed, keep the [RESET]
option button selected and push the MEAS/ENTER joystick.
Figure 7.7
Reset the lamp life count only after replacing the lamp.
Never reset the lamp life count while the lamp in use is
not a brand-new lamp, for this may cause the lamp to
be damaged in the middle of use.
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7.2
Replacement of fuse
Use the rated fuse indicated on the instrument. Use of
an unspecified fuse may cause a fire.
1. Disconnect the AC (or DC) power cord from the AC (or DC)
Power inlet and check the AC (or DC) power fuse inside the fuse
holder.
DC power fuse
DC fuse holder
AC power fuse
AC fuse holder
2. If the fuse is blown, confirm that the power supply voltage is
within the allowed range and replace it with the provided spare
fuse.
AC power fuse (T5A250V)
DC power fuse (M35A32V)
3. Connect the AC (or DC) power cord. Turn the power switch ON.
If either action blows the fuse again, immediately disconnect the
AC (or DC) power cord and contact Olympus.
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Chapter 8
8.1
Troubleshooting
Maintenance
Never use the instrument whenever there is anomaly
with it. Otherwise, the user may be injured fatally or
critically.
If the instrument is found to be abnormal or clearly malfunctioning
during the inspection described in Chapter 3, “Set-up” or Chapter 4,
“Preparation and Inspection”, do not use the instrument but contact
your local Olympus representative.
If the problem does not indicate a malfunction clearly, try treating it
by referring to Section 8.2, “Troubleshooting guide”. If the problem
cannot be resolved, contact your local Olympus representative.
Note that the accessories are consumable and cannot be repaired.
If an accessory malfunctions, please purchase a new one from
your local Olympus representative.
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8.2
Troubleshooting guide
Error message
102
Error details
Display
Possible cause
Remedy
Error display
during battery
operation
ERROR (LV1)
The DC voltage
dropped during DC
power operation.
Stop inspection
and replace the
battery.
Self-check
started in the
middle of use.
ERROR (A1)
ERROR (A2)
ERROR (D1)
ERROR (R1)
The self-check
function is activated
and urging
termination of
inspection.
Stop inspection
and turn the
instrument OFF
then ON again.
Image cannot be
recorded or
retrieved.
ERROR (MP1)
An attempt was made Stop inspection
to retrieved a
and turn the
non-specified file.
instrument OFF
then ON again.
RECORDING
CARD NOT
READY
An attempt was made Insert a card and
to access the card
restart operation
while no card is
again.
inserted or the card is
removed during
operation.
RECORDING
CARD ERROR
The card is not
formatted or the data
being accessed is
damaged.
Format the card.
RECORDING
CARD FULL
The card capacity
lacks.
Create a space in
the card or use
another card.
An attempt was made
to create a new folder
while the card
already contains the
maximum number of
folders.
Reduce the
number of folders
or use another
card.
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Error details
Display
Possible cause
Remedy
Image cannot be
recorded or
retrieved.
RECORDING
CARD FULL
An attempt was
made to record an
image file while a
file having the
maximum serial No.
already exists in the
folder.
Record the image
file in a new
folder or use
another card.
THIS IMAGE
CANNOT BE
RETRIEVED
An attempt was
made to retrieve
files recorded in
different TV
formats.
Ensure that the
files to be
retrieved employ
the same TV
format.
The image has not
been recorded with
the IPLEX SA
series.
Only the images
recorded with the
IPLEX SA series
can be retrieved.
Time-out occurred
during image
downloading to the
PC because the
USB cable was
unplugged, etc.
Check the
connection of the
USB cable and
restart the
download.
An attempt was
made to store still
images in the PC
while it is not ready.
Connect the PC
and execute the
IPLEX
MANAGER
software.
The card is not
formatted or the
data being
accessed is
damaged.
Format the
environment card
(see description
of page 68).
Image transfer
with PC is not
available.
The optical
adapter list is not
display.
The stereo
measurement is
not started when
a stereo image is
retrieved.
The stereo set up
procedure is not
completed.
PC IS NOT
READY
ENVIRONMENT
CARD ERROR
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General troubles during operation
Trouble details
Possible cause
Remedy
The lamp does
not light.
The LAMP switch is not set to
ON.
Press the LAMP switch to
ON
The lamp has been used for
more than 300 hours.
Replace the lamp.
The lamp is attached
improperly.
Attach it properly.
The lamp operating hour
count has not been reset after
the lamp replacement.
Reset the lamp life count.
The insertion tube is not
withdrawn from the case.
Withdraw the insertion tube
from the case.
Only little time has elapsed
since the last time the light
was turned off.
Retry lighting after
1 minute.
The light is low.
The lamp is old.
Replace the lamp.
The optical
adapter cannot
be attached to the
scope
scope.
A foreign object is adhered to
the screw.
Wipe the screw with a
clean piece of gauze or
cotton swab.
The optical adapter in use is
not one of the exclusive
adapters for the system.
Use an exclusive adapter.
The nut is rotated in the wrong Read the instruction
direction.
manual and retry.
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The optical
adapter cannot
be removed from
the scope
The nut of the optical adapter
is rotated in the wrong
direction.
Read the instruction
manual and retry.
The system
cannot be turned
on
on.
The power cable is not
connected.
Connect it properly.
The POWER switch is not set
to ON.
Set the POWER switch on
the remote controller to
ON.
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Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
Trouble details
Possible cause
Remedy
The system
cannot be turned
on
on.
The power supply in use is
other than specified.
Use the specified power
supply.
The remote controller is not
connected.
Connect it properly.
The fuse is blown.
Replace the fuse.
The remote controller is not
recognized by the system.
Unplug the AC or DC cable
from the system, leave it
for about 1 minute, connect
the cable again and turn
the system on.
The drum cover is open.
Close the drum cover
firmly as instructed in this
instruction manual.
The system
cannot be turned
off.
The remote controller is not
recognized by the system.
Unplug the AC or DC cable
from the system.
While the AC or
DC power supply
is on, system
sometimes start
up when the
remote controller
or remote
controller
extension cable is
plugged in.
Depending on the timing of
Unplug the AC or DCcable
pins contact of connector, this from the system, leave it
phenomenon occurs.
for about 1 minute, connect
When it occurs, disconnect
the cable again and turn
the power supply once and
the system on.
plug the remote controller or
remote controller with remote
controller extension cable to
the system then turn on the
system.
The scope image
cannot be
displa ed
displayed.
The LCD monitor is not
connected.
Connect it properly.
The LCD monitor is off.
Turn the LCD monitor on.
The external input cable is
connected.
Unplug the external input
cable.
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Trouble details
Possible cause
Remedy
The image is not
sharp.
The objective is dirty.
Wipe it with a clean piece
of gauze or cotton swab.
The optical adapter is
attached improperly.
Connect it properly.
The monitor is adjusted
erroneously.
Adjust it properly.
[ENHANCE] in the IMAGE
setup menu is set to [OFF].
Set it to [STD] or [HIGH].
The GAIN mode is set to
[LOW].
Set the GAIN mode to
[STANDARD] or [BOOST].
The objective or lighting lens
is dirty.
Wipe them with a clean
piece of gauze or cotton
swab.
The monitor is adjusted
erroneously.
Adjust it properly.
The lamp is old.
Replace the lamp.
The brightness control or
EXPOSURE is set
erroneously.
Adjust them properly.
Color
reproduction is
poor.
The white balance is set
improperly.
Re-adjust the white
balance.
The image is
noisy.
The brightness control or
EXPOSURE is set
erroneously.
Adjust them properly.
The GAIN mode is set to
[BOOST].
Set the GAIN mode to
[STANDARD] or [LOW].
The MEAS,
INDEX and
RECORD buttons
do not work.
These buttons do not work
with the IPLEX series.
These buttons can be used
by purchasing the IPLEX
SA series.
Angulation is
impossible.
The insertion tube is not
withdrawn completely.
Withdraw the insertion tube
completely.
The remote controller is
disconnected.
Connect it again.
The image
brightness is not
optimum.
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Trouble details
Possible cause
Angulation cannot
be returned to the
original attitude.
Remedy
Turn the remote controller
off.
Unplug the AC or DC
cable.
A folder cannot
be deleted.
(IPLEX SA
Series)
The folder contains a file or
folder named using more than
39 characters.
Insert the CF card in a PC
and delete the folder by
using the PC.
All the functions
stopped during
motion image
recording.
A recording card not specified
by Olympus was used.
Disconnect the power
cable from the main unit
and switch off the power.
Use the recording card
specified by Olympus.
(Concerning the stereo measurement, see description on page 84).
8.3
Returning the instrument for repair
Olympus takes no responsibility for any accident or
equipment damage resulting from repairs made by an
unauthorized individual.
We do not repair equipment contaminated with
hazardous substances.
Consult your local Olympus representative before forwarding this
product for repairs. Inform Olympus of the details of the problem
and how it occurred.
We will repair malfunction occurring within the warranty period at
free of charge based on the terms and conditions specified in the
warranty card. Be sure to accompany the warranty card with the
product when forwarding it for repairs. The repairs will be charged if
the warranty card is not presented even when the problem occurs
within the warranty period. Also note that the freight should always
be paid by the user even when the repairs are free of charge.
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Chapter 9
Specifications
Operating environment (Common to IPLEX series and
IPLEX SA series)
Operating
temperatures
Insertion tube
In air: –25 – 80°C
Caution: Angulation to a large angle may
become difficult under low temperatures.
Under water: 10 – 30°C
Other parts
than above
In air: 0 – 40°C
Insertion tube
With IV7635, 7650, 7675 & 7696:
In air: 1013 hPa (1 atm.)
In water: 1013 – 1985 hPa (1 – 1.96 atm.)
With IV7435:
In air: 1013 hPa (1 atm.)
Under water: 1013 – 1368 hPa (1 – 1.35 hPa)
Other parts
than above
In air: 1013 hPa (1 atm.)
Operating
Environment
Relative
humidity
15 to 90%
Liquid
resistance
Insertion tube,
remote
controller
No trouble even when machine oil, light oil or
5% saline is attached.
Other parts
than above
No trouble with the case outer finishing even
when machine oil, light oil or 5% saline is
attached.
Operating
atmospheric
pressure
Waterproofing Insertion tube
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Waterproof: Can be used under water.
Remote
controller,
LCD monitor
Drip-proof: Can be used in rain but cannot be
used under water.
Other parts
than above
Neither waterproof or drip-proof.
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Other specifications (Common to IPLEX series and
IPLEX SA series. The specifications of the optical
adapters are given separately.)
Insertion tube
Optical
system
Distal
end
Flexible
section
Field of view
Variable to 40°, 80° and 120° with the optical
adapter.
Direction of
view
Variable to direct viewing or side viewing with the
optical adapter.
Depth of field
See the depth of field specification of the optical
adapter in use.
Illumination
Light guide system
Outer diameter
6.0 mm: IV7635, 7650, 7675 and 7696
4.4 mm: IV7435
Distal end rigid
section length
See the distal end hard section length
specification of the optical adapter in use.
Angulation
IV7635, 7650, 7675 and 7696: Up 150°, Down
150°, Right 150°, Left 150°
IV7435: Up 120°, Down 120°, Right 120°, Left
120°
Flexibility
TF tube with flexibility gradually increasing toward
the distal end
Outer diameter
5.8 mm: IV7635, 7650, 7675 and 7696
4.3 mm: IV7435
Index lines
Orange lines: Provided to arouse attention at
50 cm from the distal end and at 30 cm from the
end of the rubber boot (when the insertion tube is
withdrawn completely).
White lines: Provided at every 1 m from the distal
end. The number increases as the tube length
increases by 1 m (1 line when the length is 1 m, 2
lines when it is 2 m, etc.). With the IV7675 and
7696, the point at 5 m from the distal end is
indicated by a thick white line, and the subsequent
white lines are indicated using a thick line and
additional thin lines.
Note: The above index lines are provided merely
as references.
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Insertion tube
Total length
IV7635: 3560 mm
IV7650: 5060 mm
IV7675: 7560 mm
IV7696: 9610 mm
IV7435: 3560 mm
Case
Accommodated
equipment
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Insertion tube
The insertion tube can be taken up around
the built–in rotary drum by rotating the drum
rotation. The insertion tube is withdrawn by
pulling it from the distal end.
Optical
adapter
The optical adapter case can be stored in
the storage space on the front panel.
Remote
controller,
power cable
They can be stored in the storage space on
the front panel.
LCD
The LCD monitor can be stored while it is
clamped on the monopod on the front panel.
Other
The instruction manual, CF card, CF card
adapter, optical data card and measuring
tools can be stored in the top lid.
Top lid opening/closing and
removal
The top lid can be opened, closed and
removed. The top lid is attached to the case
by means of hinges and a buckle. The
buckle can be locked with the provided key.
Handles
Handles are provided on the top lid and
case.
Extendible handle, wheels
Wheels for transporting the case are
attached to it and an extendible handle is
attached on the top lid.
Drum rotation wheel
The wheel has a knob for rotating the drum
when storing the scope. When not in use,
the knob can be stored in the rotary cover.
LCD clamping
mechanism
(monopod)
Mounted on a 2-stage extendible pole and
clamped on the 2-axis rotary mount. The
mount is equipped with a tripod screw hole.
Structure
IPLEX/IPLEX SA series
Chapter 9 Specifications
LCD clamping
mechanism
(monopod)
Height
The monopod can be extended to the
distance between the case bottom and LCD
monitor bottom of up to 960 mm.
LCD rotation
angle
Left/Right 270°, Front/Rear 90°
Installation method
Lengthwise or widthwise
Accessory bag attaching
The accessory bag for IPLEX can be
attached on the mount on the side of the
case.
Dimensions
weight
Dimensions
508 (W) x 290 (D) x 528 (H) mm (including
projections)
Weight
22 kg (IPLEX SA IV7635A)
Power supply
AC power
DC power
Supply voltage
100 – 120 V AC,
220 – 240 V AC
12 – 30 V DC
The DC supply
should be a
negative-grounded
supply.)
Voltage fluctuation
± 10%
10.5 - 32 V
Input current
2.5 A (100 – 120 V),
1.2 A (220 – 240 V )
24 A, 12 V/9.6 A,
28 V
Power consumption
Max. 250 VA (50/60Hz) Max. 288 W
660VA (600Hz)
Supply frequency
50/60/400 Hz
–
Fuse
T5A250V (X2)
M35A32V (X1)
Illumination
Light source
Lamp
Metal halide lamp 50 W
Lamp life
300 hours
(60 min. ON, 15 min. OFF)
Lighting
method
Switching regulator
Color
temperature
7000 K
Cooling
Forced fan cooling
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Insertion tube
Light guide fiber system
CCU
Scope screen
Functions
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Full screen
Exposure time
(High-speed
electronic
shutter)
NTSC: 1/60 – 1/30000 sec.
PAL: 1/50 – 1/25000 sec.
Exposure time
(Long-time
exposure)
NTSC: 500 msec. to 1/60 sec.
PAL: 500 msec. to 1/50 sec.
Long-time exposure is possible by manually
setting the maximum exposure time. It is the
field image that is obtained by long-time
exposure.
SCENE ADJ
Gamma characteristic switchable in 3 steps.
Gain
Switching between 3 modes: STANDARD,
BOOST and LOW.
Freeze
Still images can be obtained either by frame
freeze or field freeze. However, the still
images obtained with slow shutter exposure
are always field freeze images
Dual optical
adapter
Either the left or right images can be
selected, magnified and displayed on the
center of the screen. Zooming, panning and
tilting are not available when this function is
used.
Logo display
Display date/time, title, OLYMPUS logo.
Display or no display settings can be
selected.
Audio output
The audio signal picked up with the
microphone built into the remote controller
can be output. The output is switchable ON
or OFF.
Display colors
The color of the date/time display,
OLYMPUS logo display and other display
can be selected from 4 options.
Beep
Confirmation tone produced when a remote
controller button is pressed can be switched
ON or OFF.
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Functions
Color bar
display
Color bar display is possible.
White balance
Activate the white balance control while
picking up a white object to start automatic
white balance adjustment. The adjusted
white balance value is held in memory even
when the power supply is off.
Zooming
Electronic zoom magnifies the image linearly
up to 3X.
Panning/ tilting During electronic zooming of an image, the
position to be observed can be adjusted by
panning (to the left or right) or tilting (up and
down) the image.
Language
selection
NTSC: Japanese or English.
PAL: English, German or French.
Lamp life
count reset
The built-in life counter can be reset when
the lamp is replaced. Note that the lamp
cannot be turned on after the service hour
has elapsed.
Caution: When replacing the lamp after its
service life has expired, be sure to reset the
life counter. Otherwise, the new lamp will not
light.
Remote controller
Remote controller
The functions of the IPLEX series or IPLEX
SA series, including turning it ON and OFF,
can be remote controlled by connecting the
remote controller to the connector on the
front panel and operating the buttons,
joysticks and levers.
Microphone
Audio can be recorded at the same time as
image recording.
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LCD/3D Eye-Trek cable
connector
The exclusive LCD monitor can be
connected to the remote controller using an
exclusive cable. The exclusive 3D Eye-Trek
can also be connected in place of the LCD
monitor.
Extension cable
The remote controller cable can be
extended using an exclusive cable.
Caution: Do not cascade the more than two
extension cables.
It may cause the operation failure.
LCD monitor
Mechanical
functions
Electrical
f
functions
ti
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Clamping
screws
A tripod mount screw hold is provided on
each of the bottom and top panels.
Sunshade
A sunshade for screen protection is
provided on the front panel.
Dimensions
170 mm (W) x 120 mm (H) x 39 mm (L)
Weight
0.6 kg
LCD module
5.6-inch TFT full-color, with back light
TV format
Each unit is designed exclusively for either
NTSC or PAL.
Power input
12 V DC+1.0 V/–1.5 V
Current drain
No more than 0.8 A (when the color bar
signal is input)
Input video
signal
S-Video signals.
Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω
C: 0.3 V (p-p), 75 Ω
Video signal outputs
Video output x 1: Impedance 75 Ω
S-Video output x 1: Impedance 75 Ω
Audio signal outputs
Monaural x 1 channel (RCA pin jack)
IPLEX/IPLEX SA series
Chapter 9 Specifications
Low Voltage
Directive and
EMC Directive
This device complies with the requirements
of Directive 73/23/EEC and 93/68/EEC
concerning electrical equipment designed
for use within certain voltage limits.
This device complies with the requirements
of Directive 89/336/EEC concerning
electromagnetic compatibility when used in
combination with devices bearing CE
marking either on the products or in its
instructions. This device meets EN 50081-2
and EN 61000-6-2.
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Specifications of the functions specific to the IPLEX
SA series
The recording card slot and the stereo card slot
Recording card slot
Slot for insertion of the PCMCIA TYPE for
the recording card
Stereo card slot
Slot for insertion of the CF card for stereo
measurement environment storage.
Recommended recording card
MCF-X8 series CF card by LEXAR.
Image recording/retrieval
Still image
recording
Resolution
NTSC: 640 (H) x 480 (V) pixels
PAL: 768 (H) x 576 (V) pixels
Recording
format
Images are recorded in the non-compressed
TIFF format according to the setup of the
stereo optical adapter. When other adapter
is used, the compressed JPEG format
(Exif-2 compliant) is selected automatically.
With JPEG, the image quality can be
selected from HIGH and STD.
Audio
recording
Setting: Audio recording is possible
according to the menu setup.
Recording format: WAV
Setting: Max. 60 sec. Interruption is possible
during this period.
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retrieval
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Restrictions
Images and audio recorded with the IPLEX
SA series can be retrieved. However,
images in a different TV format cannot be
retrieved even when they were recorded
with the IPLEX SA series.
Audio
playback
When an image containing audio recording
is retrieved, the recorded audio is played
simultaneously.
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Moving image
recording
Resolution
NTSC: 320 (H) x 240 (V) pixels
PAL: 384 (H) x 288 (V) pixels
Recording
format
QuickTime M-JPEG format. Compression
rate is fixed.
Recording
time
Depending on the recording card capacity
and object.
Audio
recording
Audio recording starts at the same time as
the start of moving image recording.
Restrictions
Moving image playback is guaranteed only
when one of the recommended recording
card is used.
Image recording/retrieval
Moving image
playback
Restrictions
Moving images recorded with the IPLEX SA
series can be played.
Images in a different TV format cannot be
played even when they were recorded with
the IPLEX SA series.
Audio
playback
When a moving image containing audio
recording is palyed, the recorded audio is
played simultaneously.
Thumbnail display
All images recorded in a recording card in
the recording card slot can be displayed as
thumbnails. To display thumbnails, press the
INDEX button on the remote controller.
Retrieved image display
Images recorded in a recording card in the
recording card slot can be retrieved and
displayed. To retrieve images, display
thumbnails and push the MEAS/ENTER
joystick on the remote controller.
Comparison of two images
The display screen can be divided into two
screens on the left and right, and the live
and retrieved images can be displayed
simultaneously on them. This operation is
available by displaying the menu from the
remote controller.
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Image file
operations
Erase
Images recorded in a recording card in the
recording card slot can be erased.
Copy
Images recorded in a recording card can be
copied into another folder in the recording
card.
Move
Images recorded in a recording card can be
moved to another folder in the recording
card.
Search
Images recorded in a recording card can be
searched by date.
Folder operation
Folders in a recording card in the recording
card slot can be added or deleted.
Title input
Images can be titled by menu operation on
the remote controller. Each title is composed
of up to 15 letters and is accompanied with a
3-digit serial number.
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Connection
A PC in which the IPLEX MANAGER is
installed can be connected to the IPLEX SA
series through a USB cable to control the
IPLEX SA series from the PC.
Image transfer: downloading
Images recorded in a recording card
installed in the IPLEX SA series can be
downloaded to the connected PC.
Image transfer: storage
Images frozen on the IPLEX SA series can
be stored in the connected PC. Only the still
images can be stored and moving images
cannot be stored.
Remote controller operation
The operations available from the remote
controller can also be controlled from the
connected PC.
Angulation operation
The angulation control of the IPLEX SA
series can also be controlled from the
connected PC.
IPLEX/IPLEX SA series
Chapter 9 Specifications
Measurement
Measurement types
Scaler measurement: When a normal optical
adapter is used.
Stereo measurement: When a stereo optical
adapter is used.
Measurement
modes
Distance
Distance between two points indicated on
the screen.
Area/lines
(Stereo
measurement
only)
S Total length of lines connecting multiple
points (max. 20 points) indicated on the
screen.
S Area of a closed figure formed by
indicating multiple points.
Point to Line
(Stereo
measurement
only)
Distance from a point to a line that is defined
by indicating two points on the screen.
Depth (Stereo
measurement
only)
Distance from a point to a plane that is
defined by indicating three points on the
screen.
Profile (Stereo
measurement
only)
This mode allows for displaying the surface
profile obtained by sectioning the target
object with a plane defined by the line
connecting two specified points and the
optical center axis.
Recording
When there exist measurement results,
pressing the RECORD button on the remote
controller records the image together with
the measurement results.
Measurement
Measurement
modes
Recording
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Recording
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Restrictions
S The image format is TIFF with the stereo
measurement and JPEG with the scaler
measurement.
S When a retrieved image is measured, the
measurement environment of the image is
checked automatically. If the found
environment is other than the
environment being set up, stereo
measurement is not available.
S The stereo optical adapter cannot be
used unless it has been registered in the
[NEW STEREO ADAPTER] setup.
S With stereo measurement, the
recommended measurement range is up
to 15 mm and the measurable range is up
to 30 mm.
S Up to three measurement environments
can be registered. The number becomes
two when the 32 M environment card is
used.
S When the external input cable is
connected, adapter [NONE] is set
automatically.
USB port
1 connector, Ver. 1.1 compliant.
Video signal input
S-Video input connector x 1: Input
impedance 75 Ω
IPLEX/IPLEX SA series
Chapter 9 Specifications
Optical adapter for IV74
When the optical adapter is mounted on the scope.
AT40DIV74
AT60D/
60D-IV74
AT50S/
50S-IV74
AT80D/
NF-IV74
AT80D/
FF-IV74
40 V7
60/60 V7
50/50 V7
80N V7
80F V7
40°
60°/60°
50°/50°
80°
80°
Direction
of view
Forward
Forward/
Side/Side
Forward
Forward
Depth of
field*
200 –
mm
Product
abbreviation
Optical
system
Field of
view
Fno.
Distal
end
Forward
5–
4–
8–
mm
mm
mm
35 –
mm
9.5
3.1
2.4
Outer
diameter
**
ø 4.4 mm ø 4.4 mm
ø 4.4 mm
ø 4.4 mm ø 4.4 mm
Rigid
distal
end
length***
19.7 mm
31.9 mm
20.2 mm
25.9 mm
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AT120D/
NF-IV74
AT120D/
FF-IV74
AT80SIV74
AT120S/
NF-IV74
AT120S/
FF-IV74
120N V7
120F V7
80S V7
120N V7
120F V7
120°
120°
80°
120°
120°
Direction
of view
Forward
Forward
Side
Side
Side
Depth of
field*
4–
190 mm
25 –
mm
25 –
mm
1–
6–
20 mm
mm
9.2
3.3
3.7
9.6
6.0
Product
abbreviation
Optical
system
Field of
view
Fno.
Distal
end
Outer
diameter
**
ø 4.4 mm ø 4.4 mm ø 4.4 mm ø 4.4 mm ø 4.4 mm
Rigid
distal
end
length***
20.2 mm
S
S
S
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20.1 mm
23.1 mm
23.1 mm
23.1 mm
*Indicates the range within which the image can be
viewed clearly.
**Can be inserted into a ø 4.4 mm hole when the
adapter is mounted on the scope.
***The rigid portion at the scope’s distal end when
the adapter is mounted.
IPLEX/IPLEX SA series
Chapter 9 Specifications
Optical adapter for IV76
When the optical adapter is mounted on the scope.
AT40DIV76
AT60D/
60D-IV76
AT60S/
60S-IV76
AT80D/
NF-IV76
AT80D/
FF-IV76
40 V7
60/60 V7
60/60 V7
80N V7
80F V7
40°
60°/60°
60°/60°
80°
80°
Direction
of view
Forward
Forward/
Side/Side
Forward
Forward
Depth of
field*
200 –
mm
Product
abbreviation
Optical
system
Field of
view
Fno.
Distal
end
Forward
5–
4–
8–
mm
mm
mm
35 –
mm
9.5
3.1
2.4
Outer
diameter
**
ø 6.0 mm ø 6.0 mm
ø 6.0 mm
ø 6.0 mm ø 6.0 mm
Rigid
distal
end
length***
19.3 mm
31.9 mm
19.8 mm
25.9 mm
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AT120D/
NF-IV76
AT120D/
FF-IV76
AT80SIV76
AT120S/
NF-IV76
AT120S/
FF-IV76
120N V7
120F V7
80S V7
120N V7
120F V7
120°
120°
80°
120°
120°
Direction
of view
Forward
Forward
Side
Side
Side
Depth of
field*
4–
190 mm
25 –
mm
18 –
mm
1–
5–
25 mm
mm
9.2
3.3
4.0
9.6
5.9
Product
abbreviation
Optical Field of
system view
Fno.
Distal
end
Outer
diameter*
*
ø 6.0 mm ø 6.0 mm ø 6.0 mm ø 6.0 mm ø 6.0 mm
Rigid
distal end
length***
19.8 mm
S
S
S
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19.7 mm
25.2 mm
25.2 mm
25.2 mm
*Indicates the range within which the image can be
viewed clearly.
**Can be inserted into a ø 6 mm hole when the
adapter is mounted on the scope.
***The rigid portion at the scope’s distal end when
the adapter is mounted.
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