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Operating instructions
OTG USB endoscope BS-26
Item no. 1783918
Intended use
The product is used in combination with a computer or Android powered Smartphone as a visual aid for
the optical troubleshooting and inspection on voltage-free installations and equipment. The endoscope is
connected via a USB interface. The color camera on the top of the device can also be used in inaccessible
positions. Six white LEDs enable recordings also in absolutely dark areas. Other tasks can be performed with
the supplied attachments, such as mirror, magnet and hook.
The USB cable and the camera head are water tight and are suitable for use in aqueous liquids (no acids
or caustic solutions). The USB plug with brightness control knob however should not be exposed to or
immersed in any liquids. The power is supplied via the USB interface.
For safety and approval purposes, you must not rebuild and/or modify this product. If you use the product
for purposes other than those described above, the product may be damaged. In addition, improper use can
cause hazards such as short circuiting, fire etc. Read the instructions carefully and keep them. Make this
product available to third parties only together with its operating instructions.
This product complies with the statutory national and European requirements. All company names and
product names are trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
Delivery content
• Endoscope
• Attachments (hook, magnet, mirror)
• Software CD
Latest operating instructions
Download the latest operating instructions from our website www.conrad.com/downloads or scan the printed
QR code. Follow the instructions on the website.
Description of symbols
The symbol with a flash in a triangle indicates health risks e.g. due to electric shock.
The symbol with an exclamation mark in a triangle indicates important instructions contained in
these operating instructions that must be followed.
The "arrow" symbol alerts the user to the presence of important tips and notes on using the
device.
Safety instructions
Read the operating instructions carefully and especially observe the safety information.
If you do not follow the safety instructions and information on proper handling in this
manual, we assume no liability for any resulting personal injury or damage to property.
Such cases will invalidate the warranty/guarantee.
• The device is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
• Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. These may become dangerous
playing material for children.
• Protect the product from extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, strong jolts, flammable gases,
vapours and solvents.
• Do not place the product under any mechanical stress.
• If it is no longer possible to operate the product safely, take it out of operation and protect it
from any accidental use. Safe operation can no longer be guaranteed if the product:
- is visibly damaged,
- is no longer working properly,
- has been stored for extended periods in poor ambient conditions or
- has been subjected to any serious transport-related stresses.
• Please handle the product carefully. Jolts, impacts or a fall even from a low height can damage
the product.
• Also observe the safety and operating instructions of any other devices which are connected
to the product.
• This product is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to any vibrations.
• The USB plug with brightness control knob and the USB OTG connection cable are not water
tight. Do not use under water. Protect from spraying or splashing water.
• The endoscope is suited for inspection only in voltage-free systems. The camera head is
made of metal and can cause a short circuit.
• For safety reasons, make sure all system components are voltage-free before inspection.
• USB OTG connection cable
• Operating instructions
• Always keep the endoscope as well as the associated accessories in a safe place when not
in use.
• Sensitive surfaces (with furniture polish, etc.) may react chemically when exposed to the
housing.
• For installations in industrial facilities, follow the accident prevention regulations for electrical
systems and equipment of the government safety organization or the corresponding authority
for your country.
• Never use the product immediately after it has been brought from a cold room into a warm
one. The condensation generated could destroy the product. Allow the device to reach room
temperature before connecting and using it. This may take several hours.
• Attention, LED light:
- Do not look directly into the LED light!
- Do not look into the beam directly or with optical instruments!
• This product is not intended to surveil or record any people, without notifying them about it
first. Observe the relevant laws of your country.
• Consult an expert when in doubt about operation, safety or connection of the device.
• Maintenance, modifications and repairs are to be performed exclusively by an expert or at a
qualified shop.
• If you have questions which remain unanswered by these operating instructions, contact our
technical support service or other technical personnel.
Operating elements
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1 Attachments (hook, magnet, mirror)
2 USB OTG connection cable
3 USB plug
Software installation
The "ViewPlayCap" is an user friendly Windows
inspections, record videos, take pictures and store them on your computer.
• Start a computer with a Windows operating system.
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• Make sure that the endoscope is disconnected from the computer.
• Insert the included CD into your CD or DVD drive. To install the software, administrator rights are required.
• The installation begins automatically after the software CD is inserted. If it did not happen, go to your
CD or DVD drive and open "ViewPlayCap" folder. Then double-click on "setup.exe" file, to start a manual
installation.
• Depending on your operating system, it may be necessary to restart the computer.
• "ViewPlayCap" is now installed on the computer.
Operation
Only keep the camera head and cable in de-energized liquids. The cable should not be immersed
beyond the "IP67 max. water level" marking.
The endoscope is suited for inspection only in voltage-free systems. The camera head is made
of metal and can cause a short circuit. For safety reasons, make sure all system components are
voltage-free before inspection.
Do not exceed the minimum bending radius of 45 mm.
a) Starting "ViewPlayCap" – preparing image and video recording
• Connect the endoscope to available USB port on the computer. If possible, remove other digital image
recording devices.
• Double-click on "ViewPlayCap" icon located on the desktop or in "Start" menu. The software identifies the
endoscope camera as an image recording device.
• Go to "ViewPlayCap" main menu called "Devices" and select "USB Video Device".
If multiple image recording devices are connected to the computer at the same time, error
messages may occur. In such case disconnect all other devices.
• The quick shortcuts bar gives a quick access to basic features, as described below:
Click to change
video filter settings
Click to switch
the preview (life
streaming) on/off.
Click to take Click to record
a photo a video
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4 Brightness control knob
5 USB cable
6 Camera head
software which allows you to perform live
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Click to view
software version
and the publisher
data
Click to
change video
properties
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