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11IntroductionAbout This Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Getting Help. . . . .

User Manual Chapter 7 Measuring Features and Defects 91About the Measurement TipsUnlike standard optical tips, ShadowProbe® and StereoProbe® measureme

92 Chapter 7 Measuring Features and Defects GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemStereo MeasurementsStereo measurements require the use of

User Manual Chapter 7 Measuring Features and Defects 93About the Matching CursorsFor each cursor you place on the left image during stereo measurement

94 Chapter 7 Measuring Features and Defects GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemTaking Stereo MeasurementsFor maximum accuracy in any typ

User Manual Chapter 7 Measuring Features and Defects 95About Single ViewWhile you are positioning the stereo tip, you may want to turn on Single View,

96 Chapter 7 Measuring Features and Defects GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemTo Take a Stereo Measurement1. Attach the stereo tip secu

User Manual Chapter 7 Measuring Features and Defects 979. (Optional) Perform any of these tasks:10. Save the image.Press . For details, see “Saving a

98 Chapter 7 Measuring Features and Defects GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemTypes of Stereo MeasurementThis table specifically addres

User Manual Chapter 7 Measuring Features and Defects 99Area The surface area contained within multiple cursors placed around a feature or defect.Place

100 Chapter 7 Measuring Features and Defects GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemShadow MeasurementsShadow measurements require the use o

2 Chapter 1 Introduction GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemSystem OverviewThe rugged and dependable Everest XLG3™ VideoProbe® system is

User Manual Chapter 7 Measuring Features and Defects 101Taking Shadow MeasurementsFor maximum accuracy in any type of shadow measurement, you begin by

102 Chapter 7 Measuring Features and Defects GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemBad ExampleFrom this in-focus distance, there is little

User Manual Chapter 7 Measuring Features and Defects 103To Take a Shadow Measurement1. Attach the shadow tip securely, and verify it.See “Verifying Me

104 Chapter 7 Measuring Features and Defects GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemTypes of Shadow MeasurementThis table specifically addre

User Manual Chapter 7 Measuring Features and Defects 105Area The surface area around a feature or defect.Place three or more cursors (up to 24) around

106 Chapter 7 Measuring Features and Defects GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemComparison MeasurementsComparison measurements rely on t

User Manual Chapter 7 Measuring Features and Defects 107Taking Comparison Measurements1. Attach any standard forward-view or side-view tip to the prob

108 Chapter 7 Measuring Features and Defects GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemVerifying Measurement TipsVerify measurement tips each t

User Manual Chapter 7 Measuring Features and Defects 109Troubleshooting Inaccurate MeasurementsHelp: I’m Getting Inaccurate Stereo or Shadow Measureme

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User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction 3Frequent TasksSetting Up the System — SummaryFor details, see “Setting Up the System” on page 27.1. Open case’s li

8111MaintenanceInspecting and Cleaning the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111Replacing the Lamp. . . . . . .

112 Chapter 8 Maintenance GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemTo Inspect and Clean a Probe1. Check the probe for damage or contamination.

User Manual Chapter 8 Maintenance 113To Inspect and Clean the Handset1. Disconnect the power cord from the power source. 2. Check for damage or contam

114 Chapter 8 Maintenance GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemReplacing the LampTo Determine Whether to Replace the LampIf the lamp does

User Manual Chapter 8 Maintenance 115To Install a Lamp1. Remove a new lamp from its box. Handle it by the metal rim or by the ceramic socket only. 2.

116 Chapter 8 Maintenance GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemChecking and Replacing the FusesIf the system power switch is on but the sy

User Manual Chapter 8 Maintenance 117To Check or Replace the Battery (DC) Fuse1. Turn off the power switch.2. Unplug the DC power connector.3. Turn th

118 Chapter 8 Maintenance GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemMaintaining the BatteryTo Check the Battery’s Charge LevelWhile the battery

User Manual Chapter 8 Maintenance 119To Install a Battery1. If not already installed, install the battery bracket. Use the provided screws. 2. Slide t

120 Chapter 8 Maintenance GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemTo Charge the Battery1. Connect to power in one of these ways:• Battery ins

4 Chapter 1 Introduction GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemAbout the BatteryBatteries for the XLG3 system are optional. Two sizes are a

User Manual Chapter 8 Maintenance 121Replacing the Internal Memory CardThe internal memory card contains the operating system software as well as your

122 Chapter 8 Maintenance GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe System

9123TroubleshootingImage Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123Probe Problems. .

124 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemProbe ProblemsPower ProblemsLamp ProblemsCondition Causes ActionsReduce

User Manual Chapter 9 Troubleshooting 125Software ProblemsCondition Causes ActionsTime, date, or other settings are lost when system is turned off.Int

126 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe System

A127SpecificationsFeature SpecificationPowerAC 100 – 240 V, 50 – 60 Hz; 115 V, 400 HzDC (optional battery) 11 – 16 VMaximum consumption 300 WNominal c

128 Appendix A Specifications GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe System

B129Agency CertificationsEuropean Equipment ClassificationGroup 1, Class AThe mark on this product indicates it has been tested to and conforms with

130 Appendix B Agency Certifications GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemFCC ComplianceThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules

User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction 5About the Network PackageThe optional network software package — which delivers communication, file sharing, and n

C131Chemical CompatibilityChemical compatibility refers to the probe’s ability to come into contact with various liquid substances and not be damaged.

132 Appendix C Chemical Compatibility GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe System

D133WarrantyGE Inspection Technologies warrants its VideoProbe components, when new, to be free from defects in material and workmanship and to perfor

134 Appendix D Warranty GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe System

E135Menu TreesLive MenuMenus How to AccessMain Menus:Live, page 135Freeze Frame, page 136Split Screen, page 136Recalled Image, page 137Recalled Video,

136 Appendix E Menu Trees GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemFreeze Frame MenuSplit Screen MenuSaveImageLampProbe Shut DownMeasureLive A

User Manual Appendix E Menu Trees 137Recalled Image MenuRecalled Video MenuSave ImageImageRename ImageLive AnnotationStill AnnotationMeasureAudioVideo

138 Appendix E Menu Trees GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemFile Manager MenuSetup MenuRecallCopyDeleteFolderArchiveEject HardwarePress

User Manual Appendix E Menu Trees 139Video Record MenuVideo Recording Options MenuPress . Select Video Record .Start RecordingResume RecordingStopPaus

140 Appendix E Menu Trees GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemSave MenuPress .Any type of image is displayed.SaveSelect Save FolderEject

6 Chapter 1 Introduction GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemAbout the Menu Directed Inspection PackageThe optional Menu Directed Inspect

F141Optical TipsTipDiameter(mm)View(DOV) ColorField of View (FOV)aDepth of Field(DOF) Part NumberStandard Optical Tips3.9 Forward None 806 – 80 mm0.24

142 Appendix F Optical Tips GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemTipDiameter(mm)View(DOV) ColorField of View (FOV)aDepth of Field(DOF) Par

G143Environmental ComplianceThe equipment that you bought has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production. It may contain

144 Appendix G Environmental Compliance GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe System

145Index120-degree distortion correction, 544x3 display setting, 42Aaccuracy index, 41, 91AC. See poweradaptive noise reduction (ANR), 4, 52agency cer

146 Index GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe Systemdrive sharing, 5dust filter, 29, 112DVDsabout, 64archiving files to, 79drive location, 11ej

User Manual Index 147Jjoystickabout, 8for aiming the camera, 47for navigating menus, 15for navigating the desktop, 80for panning a zoomed image, 42, 4

148 Index GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemPC communicationsas part of network package, 5connecting to a PC or network, 34reviewing se

User Manual Index 149tip map, 42tips. See optical tipstraining, 1transferring files. See PC communicationstrigger, 7, 48troubleshooting, 109, 123–125U

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User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction 7Controls, Indicators, Connectors, etc.This section describes the controls, indicators, connectors, and other key e

Manufactured in USA by GE Inspection TechnologiesXLG3A-MAN Rev. F Printed in USA

8 Chapter 1 Introduction GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemControl ButtonsThe control buttons are conveniently located directly below t

User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction 9ProbeThe probe is the flexible eye of the system. Various probe models are available with insertion tubes of diffe

10 Chapter 1 Introduction GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemBase UnitThe base unit is the XLG3 system’s communications center. It proce

Everest XLG3™VideoProbe®SystemOperating Manual

User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction 11H. Air filter frame For an optional air filter.I. VGA video output connector For connecting a PC-type monitor.J.

12 Chapter 1 Introduction GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemBase Unit, SidesItem DescriptionA. Funnel Guides the insertion tube into th

User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction 13Base Unit, Top and BottomBase Unit, BackItem DescriptionA. Funnel Guides the insertion tube into the storage reel

14 Chapter 1 Introduction GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemCaseAvailable in two sizes, the rugged XLG3 case protects the components an

User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction 15Navigating the MenusYou can navigate the menus using the control buttons on the handset or remote control.For com

16 Chapter 1 Introduction GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemSafety InformationBefore using or servicing the system, you must read and u

User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction 17General WarningsThe following warning statements apply to use of the system in general. Warning statements that a

18 Chapter 1 Introduction GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemGeneral CautionsThe following caution statements apply to use of the device

User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction 19Informations sur la sécuritéAvant l'utilisation ou l'entretien du système, vous devez lire et comprendr

20 Chapter 1 Introduction GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemAvertissements générauxLes avertissements suivants s'appliquent à l&ap

ii GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemCopyright 2007 GE Inspection Technologies, LP. All rights are reserved. No one is permitted to rep

User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction 21Mentions générales AttentionLes mentions Attention qui suivent s'appliquent à l'utilisation de l'a

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223Safe Powering and GroundingOverview of Safe Powering and Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Verifying AC Earth Gro

24 Chapter 2 Safe Powering and Grounding GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemVerifying AC Earth Ground PathIn most cases when using an AC

User Manual Chapter 2 Safe Powering and Grounding 25Grounding With a DC Source (Battery)If you are using an external DC power source, such as the opti

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327Setting Up and Putting Away the SystemSetting Up the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

28 Chapter 3 Setting Up and Putting Away the System GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe System6. Remove the insertion tube.7. Attach the handse

User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up and Putting Away the System 299. If using the system in a dusty environment, install a dust filter. Slide the air fil

30 Chapter 3 Setting Up and Putting Away the System GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemChanging the ProbeTo Remove a Probe1. Shut down t

User Manual iiiContact InformationSales and Technical SupportServiceTo obtain service for your system, call one of the service centers below. If the p

User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up and Putting Away the System 31Changing the Optical TipOptical tips are threaded onto the probe with a double set of t

32 Chapter 3 Setting Up and Putting Away the System GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemPutting the System AwayTo Put the System Away1. P

User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up and Putting Away the System 338. Wrap handset cable around the top of the base unit.Holding the loop in your hand, wr

34 Chapter 3 Setting Up and Putting Away the System GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemConnecting to a PC or NetworkPC and network conne

User Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up and Putting Away the System 35To Connect the XLG3 System to a Wireless Network1. At the base unit, insert a wireless

36 Chapter 3 Setting Up and Putting Away the System GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe System6. Select or enter a network access point. • If a

437Setting Up the SoftwareReviewing Settings for Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Reviewing Setti

38 Chapter 4 Setting Up the Software GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemReviewing Settings for Image Format and QualityIf you want to ch

User Manual Chapter 4 Setting Up the Software 39Reviewing the Setting for Video QualityIf you want to choose the video quality, you must change the se

40 Chapter 4 Setting Up the Software GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemReviewing Settings for Text ColorYou can change the color of tex

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User Manual Chapter 4 Setting Up the Software 41Reviewing Settings for MeasurementFor XLG3 systems equipped with measurement capability, these setting

42 Chapter 4 Setting Up the Software GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemReviewing Settings for the System1. Press .2. Select Setup Menu

User Manual Chapter 4 Setting Up the Software 43Reviewing Settings for CommunicationsCommunications settings are part of the optional network package.

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545Capturing Images and VideosProcess Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45Steeri

46 Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemProcess Diagram: Capturing Images and VideosSteer probe.(Opt

User Manual Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos 47Steering the ProbeGuiding the Insertion Tube Into the Inspection AreaWith the desired optical tip

48 Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemFreezing an ImageFreezing an image captures it temporarily f

User Manual Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos 49Working With a Recalled ImageTo Work With a Recalled Image1. Recall the desired image.a. Press . b

50 Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemWorking With a Split ScreenA split screen displays two image

vContentsContact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii1 - Introduction . . . . . . . . . .

User Manual Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos 51Adjusting the BrightnessYou can adjust the brightness of live, frozen, and recalled images as well

52 Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemReducing “Noise” in Dark ImagesAdaptive noise reduction is p

User Manual Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos 53To Turn On ANR1. While viewing a live image, press . 2. Select Image > Adaptive Noise Reductio

54 Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemCorrecting Wide-Angle DistortionDistortion correction is par

User Manual Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos 55Lengthening Exposure TimeOne way to brighten live images is to lengthen the camera’s exposure time

56 Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemEnhancing ContrastWhen there is not enough light or contrast

User Manual Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos 57Inverting an ImageThe Invert function flips an image horizontally. You can invert a live, frozen,

58 Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemAnnotating With Text or ArrowsAnnotating an XLG3 image means

User Manual Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos 59To Annotate a Still Image1. Press .2. Determine whether to display or hide live annotation, if any

60 Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemTo Use the Text-Entry ScreenYou use the text-entry screen wh

vi GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe System5 - Capturing Images and Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Proces

User Manual Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos 61Saving an ImageSaving an image is like taking a snapshot. Most screen elements — date, time, zoom

62 Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemTo Save an Image1. (Live or still images) Press .-or-(Still

User Manual Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos 63Working With VideosAny time during your inspection you can record video “in the background” while

64 Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemAbout DVDsThe optional DVD drive can be used for two purpose

User Manual Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos 65Recording Live VideoBefore recording video to a DVD, read “About DVDs” on page 64.To Start Recordi

66 Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemTo Quick-Record, Bypassing MenusPress and hold . A flashing

User Manual Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos 67About Video File NamesUnless you name the video before recording, video files are named automatica

68 Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemWorking With a Recalled VideoTo Work With a Recalled Video1.

User Manual Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos 69MDI Basic OperationMake Inspection1. Double-click the MDI Builder icon on the desktop of either

70 Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemLoad InspectionLoad an inspection created with MDI Builder

User Manual viiA - Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127B - Agency Certifications. . .

User Manual Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos 71Run InspectionUse an inspection created on the XLG3™ VideoProbe®, PC or a demo inspection. Follow

72 Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemGenerate ReportA report can be created once an inspection ha

User Manual Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos 73Review ReportAfter the report has been generated, use the built-in tools on the XLG3™ VideoProbe®

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675Managing Files & Communicating With Other ComputersAbout the Thumbnail Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

76 Chapter 6 Managing Files & Communicating With Other Computers GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemWorking With Removable Storage D

User Manual Chapter 6 Managing Files & Communicating With Other Computers 77Recalling a FileRecalling a file means opening a saved image or video.

78 Chapter 6 Managing Files & Communicating With Other Computers GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemDeleting FilesYou can delete fil

User Manual Chapter 6 Managing Files & Communicating With Other Computers 79Archiving (Copying) Files to a DVDThe Archive menu command lets you co

80 Chapter 6 Managing Files & Communicating With Other Computers GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemUsing the DesktopThe virtual des

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User Manual Chapter 6 Managing Files & Communicating With Other Computers 81To Manage Files from the Desktop1. Double-click .2. If you do not have

82 Chapter 6 Managing Files & Communicating With Other Computers GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemSharing Files or Live Video With

User Manual Chapter 6 Managing Files & Communicating With Other Computers 83To Establish Communication With a PC1. Connect the XLG3 system to the

84 Chapter 6 Managing Files & Communicating With Other Computers GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe System3. At the PC, open a browser win

User Manual Chapter 6 Managing Files & Communicating With Other Computers 85To View XLG3 Files at the PC1. Establish communication with the PC. Fo

86 Chapter 6 Managing Files & Communicating With Other Computers GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe System4. Double-click any thumbnail im

User Manual Chapter 6 Managing Files & Communicating With Other Computers 87To Manage Files From the PC1. Establish communication with the PC. For

88 Chapter 6 Managing Files & Communicating With Other Computers GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemTo View Live Video From a PC (Vi

789Measuring Features and DefectsAbout Measuring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89St

90 Chapter 7 Measuring Features and Defects GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe SystemTypes of MeasurementThe XLG3 system supports three types