Maintenance And Troubleshooting; Inspecting And Cleaning The System - GE Mentor Visual iQ User Manual

Maintenance and
Troubleshooting

Inspecting and Cleaning the System

Inspect and clean the Visual iQ system before and after each use. If using the system in
a dirty environment, clean the components more frequently as needed.
If images are distorted or blurred within normal range, and if the optical tip is securely
threaded, the most likely problem is dirty optical surfaces. For best image quality, clean
the optical tip and camera head frequently.
If you discover conditions that require evaluation or repair, return the system to GE
Inspection Technologies. Early repair of minor conditions can prevent much more costly
repair.
Caution: Do not immerse or soak the handset or the probe power plug.
Inspecting and Cleaning an Optical Tip
1
– Check the optical tip for damage or contamination.
2
– Clean all external parts of the optical tip. Use glass cleaner or 70% alcohol-to-water
solution and a pointed cotton swab.
3
– Clean only the internal threads of the optical tip. The internal optical lens should only
be cleaned when troubleshooting an optical tip that provides poor focus.
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Caution: The internal optical lens is surrounded by an O-ring. Use care not to
dislodge the O-ring.
Caution: Do not use a cotton swab to clean the inside of the 3D phase measurement
optical tips tip or damage to the tip may occur.
Inspecting and Cleaning a Probe
1
– Check the probe for damage or
contamination. Look for excessive wear
in the bending neck, loose strands of the
braided weave, or separation of the bonding
joints.
2
– Clean the probe tip, including the lens on the camera head. Use glass cleaner or
70% alcohol-to-water solution and a pointed cotton swab.
3
– Clean the rest of the probe, including insertion tube and fiberoptic connector. Use a
soft cloth dampened with glass cleaner or 70% alcohol-to-water solution.
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