GE APPLIANCES XLFPA4030 XL Flex VideoProbes
Product Information
- The XL Flex and XL Flex+ VideoProbes are lightweight, portable, and easy-to-use devices designed for efficient and precise inspections. They provide unmatched image quality and powerful light output to enhance the probability of detection (POD) and speed up workflow. With rugged durability, these VideoProbes are suitable for use in harsh inspection environments, reducing maintenance costs. The devices feature stereo measurement for accurate defect analysis and come with 16GB of memory. The XL Flex+ also includes an upgraded 5 LCD screen.
- The XL Flex+ VideoProbe offers a 3X brighter display, reducing eyestrain and providing crystal clear image quality. The device weighs just 4.3 lbs. and comes with a wheeled carry-on case for easy transport. The intuitive interface includes Menu Directed Inspection (MDI) 2.0, an application that guides users through inspections and organizes results for simpler reporting. Additionally, GE provides expert support to ensure peace of mind.
Product Usage Instructions
- Power on the XL Flex or XL Flex+ VideoProbe using the lithium-ion battery.
- To conduct inspections, hold the device and navigate through the intuitive interface using the joystick control and button set.
- For accurate defect analysis, utilize the stereo measurement feature to evaluate defects in depth.
- To view inspections clearly, adjust the brightness control on the integrated translative LCD monitor.
- When conducting inspections in challenging environments, rely on the powerful light output of the VideoProbes to enhance visibility.
- To transfer data or connect external devices, use the available data I/O ports and video port.
- For extended usage, consider purchasing optional accessories such as a hard copy user manual, a 4-hour battery, a handset holder, a magic clamp and swivel ball, a rigidizer, or a tube gripper.
- Ensure the VideoProbes are stored in appropriate environmental conditions, with tip operating temperature, system operating temperature, and storage temperature within the specified ranges.
- For maintenance and transport, use the provided wheeled case to protect the devices.
XL Flex and XL Flex+ VideoProbes Shed light on your inspections
The XL Flex and XL Flex+ VideoProbes provide unmatched image quality and powerful light output to boost probability of detection (POD) and speed up work-flow. Rugged durability lowers your maintenance costs. Stereo measurement lets you evaluate defects in depth. And expert support from GE gives you peace of mind. All in a lightweight, portable, and easy-to-use device. Now featuring 16GB of memory and an upgraded 5″ LCD screen on the XL Flex+.
- Get accurate results, fast.
Complete efficient, precise inspections with unmatched image quality, plus a 5” LCD screen on the XL Flex+. - Believe it when you see it.
Reduce eyestrain with powerful light output and a 3X brighter display in the XL Flex+. - Cut down on costs.
Lower your maintenance spending with durability you can trust, even in the harshest inspection environments. - Evaluate defects in depth.
Stereo measurement provides accurate analysis as you work. - Stay flexible.
At just 4.3 lbs., the device is lightweight and portable, with a wheeled carry-on case for easy transport. - Learn quickly.
The intuitive interface includes Menu Directed Inspection (MDI) 2.0, an application to guide users through inspections and organize results for simpler reporting. - Experience true peace of mind.
Get readily available assistance from GE experts, wherever you are. - Now with a 5” LCD screen for clear-cut inspections.
The new XL Flex+ display is 85% larger and 3X brighter, with crystal clear image quality unmatched in the industry. Paired with advanced optics and powerful light output, that means sharper images right on your device. Because when you can see clearly, you improve POD, speed up your workflow, and deliver results with confidence.
Technical Specifications
Operating Environment
- Tip Operating Temp: -25°C to 100°C (-13°F to 212°F) Reduced articulation below 0°C (32°F)
- System Operating Temp: -20°C to 46°C (-4°F to 115°F) LCD requires warm-up period below 0°C (32°F)
- Storage Temperature: -25°C to 60°C (-13°F to 140°F)
- Relative Humidity: 95% max, non-condensing
- Waterproof: Insertion tube and tip to 14.7 psi (1 bar, 10.2 m of H2 O, 33.5 ft of H2 O)
- Environmental: XL Flex: Tested to IP55
- XL Flex+: Tested to IP65
System
- Wheeled Case: 54.9 x 34.6 x 23.6cm (21.61 x 13.62 x 29)
- System Weight:
- In Case:
- XL Flex: 6.50 kg (14.30 lb)
- XL Flex+: 8.39 kg (18.5 lb)
- Without Case:
- XL Flex: 1.73 kg (3.8 lb)
- XL Flex+: 1.98 kg (4.37 lb)
- In Case:
- Power (Lithium Ion Battery) 8.4 V, 38 Wh (2 hour) 8.4 V, 75 Wh (4 hour)
- Power Supply: AC Input: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 1.5 A Max DC
- Output: 9.5 V, 6.0 A
- Construction: Polycarbonate housings with integrated Version™(JP) bumpers
- Dimensions: 9.53 x 13.34 x 34.29 cm (3.75 x 5.25 x 13.50 in)
- LCD Monitor:
- XL Flex: Integrated translative 9.40 cm (3.70 in) active matrix VGA color LCD with XpertBright, 640 x 480 resolution
- XL Flex+: Integrated 12.7 cm (5.0) active matrix VGA color LCD, Transmissive display.
- Joystick Control: 360° All-Way tip articulation with XpertSteer, bump gesture, menu access and navigation
- Button Set: Access user functions, measurement and digital functions
- Audio: Integrated 2.5 mm headset/microphone jack
- Internal Memory: XL Flex: 4 GB Flash memory
- XbL Flex+: 16 GB Flash memory
- Data I/O Ports: Two USB® 2.0 ports
- Video Port: VGA Video Out
- Brightness Control: Auto and Variable
- Illumination Type: White LED
- Long Exposure: Via auto and manual mode
- White Balance: Factory default or user defined
Standards Compliance and Classifications
- MIL-STD-810G Tested to United States Department of Defense Environment Tests Sections 506.5, 507.5, 509.5, 510.5, 511.5, 514.6, 516.6, 521.3
- MIL-STD-461F
- XL Flex: Tested to United States Department of Defense Electromagnetic Interference RS103 – ABOVE DECK
- XL Flex+: Available upon request
- Standards Compliance Group 1, Class A: EN61326-1 UL, IEC, EN CSA-C22.2:61010-1 UN/DOT T1-T8
- IP Rating XL Flex: Tested to IP55
- XL Flex+: Tested to IP65
Camera
- 4.0 mm (0.157 in) Diameter Probes
- Image Sensor: 1/10 inch Color SUPER HAD CCD camera
- Pixel Count: 290,000 pixels
- Housing: Titanium
- 6.1 mm (0.242 in) and 8.4 mm (0.331 in) Diameter Probes
- Image Sensor: 1/6 inch Color SUPER HAD™ CCD camera
- Pixel Count: 440,000 pixels
- Housing: Titanium
Software
- Operating System: Real-time multi-tasking operating system
- User Interface: Simple drop-down menu-driven operation Menu navigation using articulation joystick
- File Manager: Embedded file manager software supporting
- File & Folder creation, naming, deleting Store to internal
- Flash (C:\) or USB Thumb Drive Copy between USB and C:\
- Measurements: Stereo Probe and Comparison
- MDI Software (optional): Provides user defined guided inspection Creates DICONDE compatible inspection files Creates MS Word® compatible inspection reports
- Audio Data: PC compatible (.AAC) file format
- Image Control: Invert, Zoom (5X digital) Image Capture and Recall
- Digital Zoom: Continuous (5.0X)
- Image Formats: Bitmap (.BMP), JPEG (.JPG)
- Video Format: MPEG 4
- Text Annotation: Built-in full screen text overlay generator Supports international language character sets 100 text line capacity
- Graphic Annotation: User placement of arrows
- Articulation Control: “Steer & Stay” articulation lock/fine articulation Tip “Home” return to neutral forward-tip orientation Users electable fine or coarse control XpertSteer pro
be articulation offers quick steering responsiveness for tight probe control – bump steering enables slight adjustments to probe position - Software Updates: Field updateable via USB Thumb Drive
- Languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Chinese, Polish
Insertion Tube Length and Diameter Options
CAMERA DIAMETER INSERTION TUBE WORKING LENGTH
| 4.0 mm (0.157 in) | 2.0 m (6.6 ft) | 3.0 m (9.8 ft) | ||||||
| 6.1 mm (0.242 in) | 2.0 m (6.6 ft) | 3.0 m (9.8 ft) | 3.5 m (11.48 ft) | 6.0 m (19.7 ft) | 8.0 m (26.2 ft) | |||
| 8.4 mm (0.331 in) | 2.0 m (6.6 ft) | 3.0 m (9.8 ft) | 4.5 m (14.8 ft) | 6.0 m (19.7 ft) | 8.0 m (26.2 ft) | 10.0 m (32.8 ft) | ||
Tip Articulation
| Insertion Tube Length | Straight Tube |
| 2.0, 3.5 or 4.5 m | Up/Down – 160° min, Left/Right – 160° min |
| 6.0 m | Up/Down – 140° min, Left/Right – 140° min |
| 8.0 m, 10.0 m | Up/Down – 120° min, Left/Right – 120° min |
Note: Typical articulation exceeds minimum specifications
Tip Optics
| Tip View (DOV) | Tip Color | Field of View (FOV)(1) | Depth of Field (DOF) | 4.0 mm Optical Tip Part # | 6.1 mm Optical Tip Part # | 8.4 mm Optical Tip Part # | |
| Standard Tips | |||||||
| FORWARD | NONE | 80˚ | 35 mm–infinity | (1.38 in–infinity) | T4080FF | ||
| FORWARD | BLACK | 115˚ | 4 mm–infinity | (0.16 in–infinity) | T40115FN | ||
| FORWARD | NONE | 50˚ | 50 mm–infinity | (1.97 in–infinity) | XLG3T6150FF(2) | ||
| FORWARD | WHITE | 50˚ | 12–200 mm | (0.47–7.87 in) | XLG3T6150FG | ||
| FORWARD | ORANGE | 80˚ | 3–20 mm | (0.12–0.79 in) | XLG3T6180FN | ||
| FORWARD | YELLOW | 90˚ | 20 mm–infinity | (0.79 in–infinity) | XLG3T6190FF | ||
| FORWARD | BLACK | 120˚ | 5–120 mm | (0.20–4.72 in) | XLG3T61120FG | ||
| FORWARD | BLACK | 100˚ | 5–120 mm | (0.20–4.72 in) | |||
| FORWARD OBLIQUE | PURPLE | 50˚ | 12–80 mm | (0.47–3.15 in) | XLG3T6150FB | ||
| FORWARD | BLACK | 120˚ | 5–200 mm | 0.20–7.87 in) | XLG3T84120FN | ||
| FORWARD | NONE | 40˚ | 250 mm–infinity | (9.84 in–infinity) | XLG3T8440FF(2) | ||
| FORWARD | WHITE | 40˚ | 80–500 mm | (3.15–19.68 in) | XLG3T8440FG | ||
| FORWARD | YELLOW | 80˚ | 25–500 mm | (0.98–19.68 in) | XLG3T8480FG | ||
| FORWARD | GRAY | 120˚ | 20-infinity | (0.79”-infinity) | T61120FF | ||
| SIDE | BLUE | 120˚ | 6 mm–infinity | (0.24 in–infinity) | T40120SF | ||
| SIDE | RED | 115˚ | 1–30 mm | (0.04–0.18 in) | T40115SN | ||
| SIDE | BROWN | 50˚ | 45 mm–infinity | (1.77 in–infinity) | XLG3T6150SF | ||
| SIDE | GREEN | 50˚ | 9–160 mm | (0.35–6.30 in) | XLG3T6150SG | ||
| SIDE | BLUE | 120˚ | 4–100 mm | (0.16–3.94 in) | XLG3T61120SG | ||
| SIDE | BLUE | 100˚ | 4–100 mm | (0.16–3.94 in) | |||
| SIDE | RED | 80˚ | 1–20 mm | (0.04–0.79 in) | XLG3T6180SN | ||
| SIDE | GREEN | 80˚ | 18 mm | (0.71 in–infinity) | |||
| SIDE | BLUE | 80˚ | 5 mm | (0.20 in–infinity) | |||
| SIDE | BROWN | 40˚ | 250 mm–infinity | (9.84 in–infinity) | XLG3T8440SF(2) | ||
| SIDE | GREEN | 80˚ | 25–500 mm | (0.98–19.68 in) | XLG3T8480SG | ||
| SIDE | BLUE | 120˚ | 4–200 mm | (0.16–7.87 in) | XLG3T84120SN |
Stereo probe Measurement Tips
| FORWARD | BLACK | 55˚/55˚ | 5 mm–infinity | (0.2 in-infinity) | TM405555FG | ||
| FORWARD | BLACK | 60˚/60˚ | 4–80 mm | (0.16–3.15 in) | XLG3TM616060FG | ||
| FORWARD | BLACK | 60˚/60˚ | 4–50 mm | (0.16–1.97 in) | XLG3TM846060FG | ||
| SIDE | BLUE | 55˚/55˚ | 4 mm-infinity | (0.16 in-infinity) | TM405555SG | ||
| SIDE | BLUE | 45˚/45˚ | 2–50 mm | (0.08–1.97 in.) | |||
| SIDE | BLUE | 50˚/50˚ | 2–50 mm | (0.08–1.97 in.) | XLG3TM615050SG | ||
| SIDE | BLUE | 60˚/60˚ | 4–80 mm | (0.16–3.15 in) | |||
| SIDE | BLUE | 60˚/60˚ | 4–50 mm | (0.16–1.97 in) | XLG3TM846060SG | ||
- FOV is specified diagonally.
- Indicates tips with maximum brightness.
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