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R.S.
Technical Services
1545 MINI CAMERA
Model 10-1545
User Manual
900 36523Rev.A Nov.1,2007
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SAFETY NOTICE
A FIRE SAFETY CONDITIONAL APPROVAL MUST BE ISSUED BY AN APPROPRIATE
LICENSED ELECTRICAL ENGINEER FOR USE OF THIS SEWER CAMERA IN AREAS OF A
SEWER THAT HAVE BEEN DEMONSTRATED BY TESTING AND MONITORING NOT TO
FALL UNDER THE “FIRE SAFETY APPROVAL” REQUIREMENT IN SECTION 2540.2 OF
TITLE 8 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS. TESTING AND MONITORING
WILL BE CONSIDERED BY THE CALIFORNIA DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
AND HEALTH, TO BE SUFFICIENT FOR THIS PURPOSE IF ALL MEASUREMENTS
INDICATE THAT THE SEWER ATMOSPHERE IS BELOW 10% OF THE LOWER
EXPLOSIVE LIMIT (LEL) AND IF THE USER MEETS ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS:
(1)
BEFORE EACH USE, INSPECTS CABLE AND ELECTRICAL
DAMAGE OR WEAR THAT COULD COMPROMISE SAFETY.
(2)
TEST
OPERATE
THE
SEWER
CAMERA
AND
ASSOCIATED
ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENT IN A DRY LOCATION AWAY FROM ANY POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE EQUIPMENT
FUNCTIONS NORMALLY AND WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS, SUCH AS SPARKING,
LOOSE CONNECTIONS, OR OTHER SIMILAR SAFETY PROBLEMS.
(3)
TESTS FOR THE EXISTENCE OF A HAZARDOUS ATMOSPHERE AT THE
OPENING OF THE SEWER ACCESS POINT USING A MULTI-GAS TESTER, AND
BEFORE ENERGIZING THE EQUIPMENT, CONDUCTS A TEST OF THE SEWER
ATMOSPHERE AT THE ACCESS POINT ESTIMATED TO BE CLOSEST TO THE
END POINT OF THE CAMERA WORK.
(4)
PROVIDES CONTINUOUS MONITORING IN THE ALARM MODE AT THE ACCESS
POINT FROM WHICH THE WORK IS PERFORMED AT ALL TIMES WHILE THE
SEWER INSPECTION CAMERA IS ENERGIZED IN THE SEWER.
(5)
DE-ENERGIZES ALL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND USES MECHANICAL
VENTILATION IF A MEASUREMENT EXCEEDING 10% OF THE LEL IS OBTAINED
AND DISCONTINUES USE OF ALL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT IF THE SEWER
ENVIRONMENT CANNOT BE MAINTAINED BELOW 10% OF THE LEL.
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EQUIPMENT
FOR
NAMINGCONVENTIONS
Throughoutthismanual,astandardizedsystemisusedtoidentifyvariousfunctionsortostress
importancetothereader.
Thissymbolindicatesinformationthatisveryimportanttothereader.Takeit
seriouslyandfollowanyinformationprovidedwhencalledfor.
BlackBoldTextIndicatesabutton,switchorimportantheading.
&
Thissymbolindicatesoperationalsuggestionsandadvicetooperatetheunitinthe
mostefficientmanner.
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Table of Contents
SAFETY NOTICE......................................................................ii
N A M I N G C O N V E N T I O N S..........................................iii
1.0 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ...................................................... 1
2.0 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS............................................ 2
3.0 SAFETY .............................................................................. 3
4.0 COMPATIBILITY ................................................................. 5
5.0 OPERATING YOUR 1545................................................... 6
5.1 Section Details of the Controller ........................... 8
Video Level (A) ............................................................................... 9
Voltage Control Knob (B) ................................................................ 9
Load Volts\Line Amps (C) ............................................................... 9
Manual Switches ........................................................................... 10
Reset............................................................................................. 10
Aux. Input...................................................................................... 10
5.2 Auxiliary Control Box .............................................. 11
Toggle Switch Descriptions........................................................... 13
Toggle Switch Settings.................................................................. 14
5.3 Operating Your 1545 Camera ............................... 15
5.4 Conducting a Pipeline Inspection ....................... 15
6.0 GENERAL OPERATIONS................................................. 16
CONTROLLER ............................................................................. 16
FOOTAGE JACK .......................................................................... 16
CAMERA....................................................................................... 16
POWERING UP ............................................................................ 17
6.1 1545 Maintenance ................................................... 17
HANDLING ................................................................................... 17
SUBMERSION.............................................................................. 17
CLEANING.................................................................................... 17
STORAGE .................................................................................... 18
7.0 PIPELINE INSPECTION ................................................... 19
7.1 Vehicle & Equipment Placement ......................... 19
8.0 PRODUCT WARRANTY ................................................... 21
8.1 Merchandise Return Authorization (MRA) Policy
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ESTIMATE REQUIRED ................................................................ 23
COD TERMS ................................................................................ 24
PARTS RETURN POLICY ............................................................ 24
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1.0 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
T
he1545Minicamerausermanualwillhelpyouoperatethecamera
andunderstanditscapabilities.Thesmallsizeofthe1545isidealfor
smallpipelinesandhassuperiorselflevelingandautomaticupright
capabilities.Thecameracannegotiate90°bendsintwoinchpipesandcan
operatewithupto400feetusingsinglePushRodconductorcableorupto
1,500 feet using Mainline cable. The camera is remote controlled and
adjustablefromtheoperatingviewingstation.
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The1545shouldbeusedinpipeswithaminimumof
twoinchesdiameterwithoutskids.Optionalskidsare
requiredforpipes48inches.
Operatethecamerainthesamedirectionastheflow.
Thepipelineshouldbeascleanaspossible.Waterflow
shouldbeminimal,ifpossible.
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2.0 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Power
9Vto12VDC
LEDs
Eight,HighIntensity
Pipeline
2”to8”,notlongerthan1500ft.Optionalskidsrequiredfor48”
pipes.
Weight
<1lb.
Length
3”(7.6cm)
Diameter
7.5”withSleeve
CableCapacity
To1500ft.withMainlineCable
To400ft.usingPushCablewith1514Converter
CameraHousing StainlessSteel.Submersibleto<50ft.
FieldofView
Sensitivity
88°Diagonal
.5lux,NTSCColor
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3.0 SAFETY
It is important to be familiar with operations, maintenance, and safety
issueswhenworkingwithRSTequipment.
Readthisentiremanualpriortooperatingtheequipment.
To prevent personal injury or damage to equipment, turn off
camera power. When making electrical connections, width adjustments,
and when maintaining the tractor or camera, disconnect all power to the
controlstationbeforeservicing.
Inspect all transport, camera, lighting cables, and bridles before and after
eachuse.Replaceanybroken,wornorfrayedbridlesorcables.
Alwaysusecarenearanopenmanhole,andwhenclimbinginoroutofa
TVinspectionvehicle.Thetractorandcameraassemblycanbeplacedinto
apipelinewithoutpersonnelenteringthemanhole.
Useproperliftingropes,cranesandwinchesforliftingequipmentin/outof
pipestopreventpersonalinjury.
3.1 Equipment
While safety is common sense, please take time to quickly review the
following,it’sforyourowngood!
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NEVERHOOKUPORDISCONNECTANYEQUIPMENTWITH
POWERTURNEDON!
TheInspectionSystemrequiresasteadysupplyof90–130VDCtooperate
properly.Beforestartingthegeneratororconnectingtoshorepowermains,
make sure that ALL equipment inside the vehicle has been turned OFF.
Turn down the controls for camera power and cable reel speed. After all
equipmenthasbeencheckedreconnecttheshorepowercord.
If a generator is to be used, allow the generator to warm up for a few
minutes.Verifythatthevoltageandfrequencyindicatorsonthecontroller
powersupplyareinthegreennormalzone.
Diesel generators use a different control panel that is separate from the
controllerpowersupply.Refertotheappropriateoperatormanualbefore
starting.
Before turning on any equipment, plug the keyboard into the
DataCollectionSystem.PlugtheAuxiliaryControlBoxintothe
AuxiliaryControlJackonthecontrollerpowersupply.
Ifthevoltageorfrequencyfluctuatesintotheredzonesonthe
Controller power supply DO NOT turn on any of the
equipmentinthetruck!Checkshorepowerorthegeneratorfor
proper operation. When in doubt, have them checked by a
qualifiedtechnician.
Placecordsawayfromtrafficorwetareastoavoidtrippingon
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4.0 COMPATIBILITY
O t h e r P r o d u c t s t o E q u i p Yo u r 1 5 4 5 The 1545 is designed for use with mainline vehicle mounted systems as
wellasPortableMainlinesystems.Itrequiresapowerunit,controlbox,and
cable reel. Use your RST product in conjunction with any or all of the
followingaddonsatextracost:
SpringorBallTypeTail
PushRodCable(400ft.)
Anodized Aluminum Skid Sleeve with beryllium copper skid
guidesfor48”pipes
SondeTransmitter
MainlineCable(1500ft.)
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5.0 OPERATING YOUR 1545
UsingtheMainlineController
Theoptional1514/1515voltageconvertermustbeusedinconjunctionwith
Mainlineseriescontrollers(1309,1315,and1575).The1514convertercanbe
mountedtothePushRodcablereel.
Connectingyour1545cameratoanytypeof
controller/powersupplyotherthanaRST1515or
1514voltageconvertermaycausedamagetothe
cameraandvoidthewarranty.
Fig. A
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The Controller receives its operating power and control signals from an
above ground controller power supply. The underground equipment
transmitsvideoandothertransducersignalsbacktotheControllerPower
Supply. The Controller Power Supply is acomponentof a pipeline video
inspectionsystem,whichmaybemountedorportable.
The Functions of the Controller Power Supply are divided into three
sections(refertoFig.A):
1. Power(farlefthandsection)
2. Camera(centersection)
3. Reel(farrightsection)
PriortousingtheControllerandpoweringup,doALLofthefollowing:
9 Ensure that the Camera ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position
beforeconnectingthecameratothetransportunit,and\orauxiliary
DualFunctionControlBoxtotheControllerPowerSupply.
9 Ensure the large black Voltage Control knob is set to MINIMUM
(fullcounterclockwiseposition).
9 Ensure the Reel Speed Control knob is set to MINIMUM (or full
counterclockwise).
9 Turn the Camera Power switch to ON. A video picture should
appearonthedisplay.Ifthevideopictureisflashingoffandon,the
cameravoltagesettingistoolow.Increasethevoltagesettinguntil
theflashingstops.
Note: In some cases the minimum controller voltage setting may be
belowthecamera’sminimumoperatingvoltage.
Once completed, power up the Controller unit, the Frequency & AC
VoltagereadoutinthePowerSectionshouldreadNORMAL.
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5.1 Section Details of the Controller
5.1.1Power
ARemoteControlUnitstartsandstopstheonboardgeneratorinorderto
operatethetransportandcamera.TheStart\Stopswitchactivatespower.
TheGeneratorRuntimeMetermeasuresthecontinuousoperatingtimeof
thegeneratorset.Thereisnoresetbutton.Thismeterisusefultodetermine
themaintenancerequirementsofthegenerator.Generally,every100hours
ofusemayrequiremaintenance(thisvarieswithgenerator).
The two indicators (Frequency & AC Voltage) monitor the incoming line
voltage and frequency. A continuous, steady high voltage level may
indicateaproblem.
Thecontrolvoltageforthissectionissuppliedbythegeneratorsetandisa
nominal12VDC(9VDCto16VDC).
5.1.2Camera
Theadjustablecameralightpowersupplyprovidesanominal120VDCto
the camera and other downhole inspection equipment, such as the
transport. This section has video processing circuitry which extracts the
videotransmittedbytheundergroundcameraintoaNTSCvideoformat.
Incorporatedinthecontrollerisanaudiomicrophonepreamplifierthatcan
provide audio for a VCR or DVD. Some cameras have a nonadjustable
light intensity, others have an adjustable light intensity from an auxiliary
controller.
Fig. B
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TheCameraON/OFFswitchcontrolsthecamerapowersupply.Above
theswitchisagreenLEDtoindicatethatthecamerapowersupplyis
on.
Thelarge,black,VoltageControlknobadjuststheoutputvoltageofthe
powersupply.Thiscontroladjuststhelightintensityoftheremote
cameraandadjuststhespeedofthetransporterunit.
RefertoFig.B(previouspage).ThisisadetailoftheCamerasectionof
theController.
Video Level (A)
Ifthereisnolight,thereisnocamerasignalbeingreceived.
Assumingasignalisreceived,theVideoLevellightsindicate
whethersufficientlightforthecameraexistswithinthepipe.
Therearethreecolors:
YellowInsufficientlight,toodark.Openthecamerairisfurther.
GreenIdeallightingandirissetting.Thisisnormal.
RedToomuchlightorvideoproblem.Closecamerairis.
Voltage Control Knob (B)
Usethefirstmarkasageneralreferencewhenturningthe
VoltageControlknobclockwise.Inmostcases,thenormalrange
isreachedwhenitisreached(thismarkisNOTonthepanel,but
isusedonlytoprovidethereaderwithgeneralknowledge).
Load Volts\Line Amps (C)
UsethetoggleswitchtoviewtheLoadVoltsorLineAmps.The
generalnormalrangeforLineAmpsisusuallyoneorlessbut
canbeupto2.5.The“flame”indicatesanoperationaldanger
zone.Itdisplaystherelativeoutputvoltageorcurrentfrom
camerapowersupply.Theswitchlocatedbelowtheindicator
togglesbetweenvoltageandcurrent.
IftheLineAmpsreadingisthreeorhigherandissteady,
SHUTDOWNthecameraimmediatelytoavoiddamage!
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Thisconditionusuallyoccursifthereisasnagorcrimpin
thereelcableoraseriousconnectionissue.
Manual Switches
AsindicatedinFig.B,eithermaybeusedtofocusorforiris
adjustments.Togglebackandforth.TheIrisSwitchcontrolsthe
irissettinginfixedlenscamerasandthezoomsettingincameras
withzoomcapability.
Reset
AflashingredRESETindicatesthatthepowersupplywas
overloadedandthepowersupplyisdisconnectedfromthe
outputconnector.
Toreset,dothefollowing:
1.PlacethecameraON/OFFswitchtotheOFFposition.
2.TurnthecameraVoltageControlknobtominimum(counter
clockwise)andwait45secondstoallowthepowersuppliesto
discharge.
3.PlacetheCameraON/OFFswitchtotheONposition.Ifthe
RESETcontinuesflashing,placethecameraON/OFFswitchto
theOFFpositionandcorrectthefault.
Aux. Input
UsethistoconnectaremotecontroldeviceoranauxiliaryDual
FunctionControlbox.
5.1.3Reel
RefertoFig.A.Thissectioncontrolsthecablereelthatissentthroughthe
pipewiththecamera.Ineffect,itoperatesawinchlikedevicetosendand
retrievethecable.
TheSpeedknobdetermineshowfastthecableismoved.UndertheLoad
Ampsmeter,therearetwoswitches.Directlybelowthemeterisagearlike
switchallowingforhigh,low,orneutralforthereel.Belowthis,isanother
switchusedtoindicatewhetherthecableisbeingpulledoutorsentin.
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TheLoadAmpsmeterissimilartheoneintheCamerasection.Ifthemeter
remains steady at a high level, shut down the reel. Again, check
connectionsandcableforcrimpsorsnags.
If,aftercarefulinspectionofcableand\orreel,nosnagsorcrimps
arefound,call(800)7671974or(707)7698806fortechsupportand
furthertroubleshooting.
5.2 Auxiliar y Control Box
With the power off,pluginthe Dual Function ControlBoxintothe front
paneljackmarkedAuxInput.Usethisboxforprecisecontrolandtocreate
a variety of configurations for your camera\transport. The box below is
used with all RST cameras except those in the OmniSTAR family.
Depending on the camera used, certain functions using the toggle switch
mayrequirerepeatedtogglinguntilthedesiredeffectisreached.
Tohelpexplainitsfunctions,coloredtextisusedontheControllerbox:
BlueTextTheselectedfunctionoccursinMode.
RedTextTheselectedfunctionoccursinSTDMode.
Fig. C
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5.2.1Modes
Therearetwomodes:STDand.Eachmodehas16possible
functionsthatadjusttheattachedcameraormovethetransport(STDMode
only).Thetextonthebuttonsiseitherinredorbluetodifferentiate
betweenStandard(STD)andmodesforeasyreference.AModeis
selectedusingtheRockerArm(seeFig.C).
5.2.2StandardMode(STD)
In Standard Mode, common functions are pan, transport speed (when
present),camerarotation,iris,andfocus.
ToenterSTDMode,dothefollowing:
1.Pushtherockermodeswitch(onthetopofthebox)totheleft(referto
Fig.C).TheSTDwillbeflushwiththebox.
2.Selecteitherabuttonandpushdowntoactivatethatfunctionorusea
toggleswitch.Observetheresultsonthemonitorortransport.
Every function change will cause a corresponding flash of the green
transmitLEDinthemiddleofthecontrolbox.
5.2.3TransportMovement
Tomovethetransportortractor(whenpresent),dothefollowing:
1.PushtheHigh,Medium,orLowbuttontomovethetransportforwardat
that rate of speed. To move the tractor in reverse, push the Free
Whl.\Reversebutton.
Toretrieveyourtransport\tractor,dothefollowing:
2.PushtheFreeWheelbuttontoretrieveatractorfromaninspectionrun.
Waitfiveseconds.Observethetractormovinginabackwarddirection.
PushStop.GototheReelportionoftheController(seeFig.A).Retract
the cable by turning the toggle switch to On. Adjust the Speed knob;
selectOUT,selectLoworHighusingthetoggleswitch.
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5.2.4Standard(STD)ButtonDescriptions
Note: Other cameras may have additional functions, see specific camera manual. The Standard
buttonsthatcontrolthetransportareoperationalonlywhenatransportertractorispresent.
High (transport)
Highspeedmode
Medium(transport) Mediumspeedmode
Low (transport)
Lowspeedmode
FreeWhl./Reverse(transport)
Free wheel hold down reverse in STD
mode
Stop (transport)
Allstopholdforthreeseconds
PanLeft(camera)
Panleft
PanRight(camera) Panright
CCW (camera)
Counterclockwiserotation
CW (camera)
Clockwiserotation
Home/lights(camera/STD)
Rotates camera to home/turns on SDT
lights
Toggle Switch Descriptions
IrisCl.(camera)
Closescamerairis
IrisOp.(camera)
Opencamerairis
Focusin(camera) Adjustnearfocus
Focusout(camera) Adjustfarfocus
Lft.Turn/elev
down
Turn left or Lower elevator/camera elevator
Rt.Turn/elevup
Turnright,raiseelevator/cameraelevatorup
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5.2.5ModeButtonDescriptions
I ris(camera)
AdjustlensFstop(f2.8,f4,f8,f10etc.) Note:
adjustmentsarenotrecommended.
Autofoc.(camera)
Switch between auto focus and manual
focus. Auto focus is default (no auto focus
adjustments).Inmanualmode,adjust Focus
in/Focusoutwithtoggle.
Shutter(camera)
60 frames per second can be slowed to give
moretimetoabsorblight,andalsotogivea
slowmotionaffect.
Note:Adjustmentsarenotrecommended.
Freeze(camera)
Stopthemotionoflivevideo.
Wht.Bal.(camera)
Adjust for light type. Incandescent light
(auto).
Display(camera) Showorhidemanualsettings.
Gain (camera)
Adjustgain(brightness)usingslidebar.
BKLight(camera)
Reset(camera)
Increase screen brightness to light up
shadowareas.
Returntopowerupdefaultsettings.
Toggle Switch Settings
Wide (Zcamera) Zoominorzoomout
Tele (Zcamera) Telephoto10xoptical,4xdigital,overall40x
Up
(Zcamera) Adjustzoomfunctions(Iris,Shutter,Gain)
Down
(Zcamera) Adjustzoomfunctions(Iris,Shutter,Gain)
Focusin
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5.3 Operating Your 1545 Camera
Thefollowingaresomebasic,generalmethodstoadjustyourcameraafter
ithasbeeninsertedintoapipe.
1.TurncameraPoweron.
2. Check the picture on the monitor and adjust brightness, if needed, by
pushingtheGainbuttonandusingtheUp/DownIristoggleswitch.
3.AdjustAutoFocus(mostcamerashaveautofocus).Ifamanualfocusis
needed,pushtheAutoFocusbuttonandusetheFoc.in/Foc.outtoggle
switchtoadjust.RepeatedtogglingisOK.
4.TheShutterisautomaticallyset.Toadjustitusingmanualcontrol,push
theShutterbuttonandadjustusingtheUp/Downtoggleswitch.
5.Toresettostandardsettings,usetheResetbutton.
5.4 Conducting a Pipeline Inspection
Thefollowingisabriefgeneraloverviewofinspectingapipelineafterithas
beeninsertedandreadied(cameraadjustedforheightandlighting).Dothe
following:
1.StarttheVCRorDVD.
2.Recordconditionofmanhole.
3.Startrecordinginsidepipeline(youmayhavetostartbeforethefootage
isset).
4.Movethecamerathroughpipelineslowlytospotdefects.Donotforce
camerapastlargeamountofdebris.
5.Lookforlargerootmassesthatmayblockthepipe,orsevereoffsetjoints
betweenpipesorprotrudinglaterals.Useextracautionwhenobserved.
6. Take notes when passing obstacles or severe offset joints, protruding
laterals.Stayawayfromhazardsthatmaycreatea“stuck”situation!
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6.0 GENERAL OPERATIONS
Thefollowingarequickstartgeneralstepstypicallyusedwith
the1575,andgeneralmaintenanceforthecamera.
CONTROLLER
1.TurntheON/OFFswitchtoOFF
2.TurntheLIGHTINTENSITYcontrolfullycounterclockwise.
3. Connect the flexible, RG58 lead from the Cable Reel to the CAMERA
POWERjackonthecontroller.
4.Connectthefootagecable(optional)connectorfromthereeltothe
FOOTAGE JACK(onthecontroller).
1.Pluginthemicrophonejack(optional)intothecontrolpaneljack(MIC.).
CAMERA
1. Check that the LED lights and the LENS are clean. If necessary, clean
withasoftclothortissue.
2. Select and attach the appropriate SKIDS for the size of the line to be
inspected.CAUTION:Iftheoptionaladjustableskidsetisbeingused,
besurethatthestandoffs,whicharethreadedintothealuminumsleeve,
donotprotrudeintotheinsideofthesleeve.Ifthethreadedstudonthe
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standoffistoolong,andistightenedagainstthecamerabodytube,the
tubecanbedistorted,andcameraleakagecanresult.
3.Connectthecameratothepushcable.Thejunctionmaybewrappedwith
vinylelectricaltapetoprovideextrasecurity.
POWERING UP
1.Beforeconnectingthesystemtothe120VACpowersource,besurethat
theON/OFFswitchonthecontrollerissettoOFF”.
2.Connectthecontrollerto120VACusingathreepingroundedcable.
3.TurntheON/OFFswitchonthecontrollertoON.Initialstartupmay
produce a 2 to 3 second period during which the LED lights flicker
beforeanimageappearsonthemonitor.
4.Whenperformingavideoinspection,thecameralightintensitymaybe
adjustedbyturningtheLIGHTINTENSITYcontrol.IftheLEDlights
starttoflicker,thecamerapowerhasbeenadjustedtoolow.Turnoffthe
powerandrepeatstep3.
6.1 1545 Maintenance
HANDLING
The 1545 Video Camera is durable, but contains electronic components,
whichmaybedamagedbyahardimpact.
The1545VideoCameracontainsasolidstateCCDsensorwhichshouldbe
protectedfromexcessiveexposuretothesunsrays.Momentarilypointing
thecameraatthesunwillnotcausedamagetothesensor,butallowingthe
cameratoremainpointedatthesunshouldbeavoided.
SUBMERSION
The1530VideoCameraiswaterresistant,andmaybeimmersedinwater.
However,itisnotdesignedfordeepsubmersion.Donotoperateatdepths
greaterthan50feet.
CLEANING
The1545VideoCamerashouldbecleanedaftereachdaysuse.Anynon
abrasivehouseholdcleanerordisinfectantmaybeused.Thecameramay
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bewashedoffwithalightjetofwater,butneveruseahighpressurewash,
becausethewatermaybeforcedpastcameraseals.
Thecamerawindowmustbekeptclean;evenalittledirtontheobjective
lenswindowwillreducethesharpnessofthevideoimage.
Attheendofeachday,removeanytapefromthecamera/cableconnection.
Besurethecameraconnectorisclean;blowoutanyexcesswaterandletthe
connectordry.
STORAGE
The1545VideoCamerashouldbestoredoutofthesunandprotectedfrom
impact.IftheCameraisstoredonthepushcablereel,avoidkinkingthe
cameratail.
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7.0 PIPELINE INSPECTION
GeneralGuidelines
7.1 Vehicle & Equipment Placement
1.Locatethebackofthetrucksothatthecablereellinesupinthedirection
ofthepipelinetobeinspected.Thetruckrearshouldbeoveror\nearthe
pipelineentrance.
2.Createabufferzonearoundtheopeningwhilecarryingtheequipment
whenintrafficareas.Usepylonsand\orwarningsignstoalerttraffic.
3. Pull the camera/tractor far enough into\over the pipeline entrance to
clear the bridle or cable grip. Check all camera and tractor functions
againbeforeproceeding.
4.Movetractorforwardsotherearofthetractorandthecableconnections
arefullyinsidethepipe.
5.SetupDownholePoles,shoesandManholeRoller.
6.Resetthefootagecounter.
7.ReleasetheDragBrakeonthecablereel.
8.SetcablereelinFreeWheelmode.
9.ReadandfollowCableGrip,BridleandPigTailinstructions.
10.Recheckthepipelinesizeandextensionadjustments.
11.Donotletcable“loop”occuratthelocationwherethecableentersthe
pipeline.
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12. Use Guide Poles and hook to keep your Crawler stable as it enters
pipeline(useenoughpolestocleartopofthemanholebytwofeet).Pull
thecamera/crawlerfarenoughintopipelinetocleartheBridleorCable
Grip.
13.SettheCableGuide.Usedoublerollerand/orsinglerollerstoprotectthe
cableandallowingittoslidedowntheholewithoutdragontheline.
14.Lowertheequipmentslowlyuntildestinationisreached.
Maintain control of equipment while loading and unloading
into manhole. Most equipment damage occurs when camera is
loweredintohole.
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8.0 PRODUCT WARRANTY
RSTechnicalServices,Inc.(RST)warrantsallitemsofourmanufacturefor
defects in materials and / or workmanship for one (1) years from date of
receiptbytheCustomer(unlessotherwisestated).
This policy is limited to items manufactured by RST (i.e., Camera, Reels,
Controllers,DataDisplays,Winches,andTractorTransportVehicles).
Intheeventofanymalfunctionoffailureoftheequipment,thecustomeris
required to request authorization from RST to return defective parts or
components by calling the RST tollfree number 18007671974 and
requestinganMRAnumber.
Thereturnedpartsorcomponentsshallincludeapackinglist,partidentity,
andthereasonforthereturnofthepart.
FreightcostsaretheresponsibilityoftheCustomerunlessotherwiseagreed
toinadvancebyRST.Allinwarrantyequipmentinneedofrepairshallbe
shippedto:
RSTechnicalServices,Inc.orRSTechnicalService,Inc
1327CleggSt.
292MidlandTrail
Petaluma,CA94954 Mt.Sterling,KY40353 21