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Rigid Industries SeeSnake CS6 Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
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99 Washington Street
Melrose, MA 02176
Phone 781-665-1400
Toll Free 1-800-517-8431
Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.com
Original Instructions – English – 1

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 WARNING! Phone 781-665-1400 Toll Free 1-800-517-8431 Read this manual careful- ly before using this tool. Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.com Failure to understand and follow the contents of this manual may result in elec- trical shock, fire, and/or se- rious injury.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Regulatory Statements ............................... 4 Safety Symbols ................................4 General Safety Rules Work Area Safety ................................ 5 Electrical Safety ................................5 Personal Safety ................................5 Equipment Use and Care ............................6 Battery Use and Care ..............................6 Pre-Operation Inspection Specific Safety Information SeeSnake CS6Pak Safety ............................
  • Page 3 HQ Software Updating Software ..............................28 Maintenance and Support Cleaning ................................... 29 Accessories ................................29 Transport and Storage .............................. 29 Service and Repair ..............................30 Disposal ..................................30 Battery Disposal ............................... 30 Troubleshooting ................................ 31 Appendices Appendix A: Docking Handle ............................ 32 Appendix B: Compact2 Docking System ........................

  • Page 4: Regulatory Statements

    Introduction Safety Symbols In this manual and on the product, safety symbols and The warnings, cautions, and instructions dis- signal words are used to communicate important safety cussed in this manual cannot cover all possi- information. This section is provided to improve under- ble conditions and situations that may occur.

  • Page 5: General Safety Rules

    General Safety Rules Personal Safety • Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use com- WARNING mon sense when operating equipment. Do not use equipment while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating equipment may result in serious injury.

  • Page 6: Equipment Use And Care

    Equipment Use and Care Battery Use and Care • Do not force equipment. Use the correct equipment • Use equipment only with specifically designed for your application. The correct equipment does the battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may job better and more safely.

  • Page 7: Pre-Operation Inspection

    Pre-Operation Inspection Specific Safety Information WARNING WARNING To reduce the risk of serious injury from electrical This section contains important safety information shock or other causes, and to prevent damage to that is specific to the SeeSnake CS6Pak. Read these your equipment, inspect all equipment and correct precautions carefully before using the CS6Pak to re- any problems before each use.

  • Page 8: Product Overview Description

    Product Overview The Compact2’s unique docking system gives you ul- tra-fast setup. Tilt the CS6Pak to the desired viewing Description angle while docked or easily remove it from the dock for convenient placement in your work area. The SeeSnake CS6Pak is a compact, portable digital re- porting monitor which you can use for basic pipe inspec- tions or, when a USB drive is inserted, for advanced in- spections utilizing its built-in reporting capabilities.

  • Page 9: Specifications

    Standard Equipment Specifications • SeeSnake CS6Pak Weight 2.3 kg [5 lb] • Docking Handle Dimensions • 8 GB USB Drive (with HQ preloaded) Length 356 mm [14 in] • Operator’s Manual Width 193 mm [7.6 in] • Product Video Height 254 mm [10 in] •...
  • Page 10 Front Cover and Tilt Stand Docking Handle Keypad The front cover reduces glare when open, and pro- tects the LCD display when closed. Keep the front cover closed to protect the display during transport. Front Cover and Tilt Stand When the front cover is open, the front cover handle acts Front Cover Handle Docking Joint as a tilt stand for better visibility and stability.

  • Page 11: Keypad Overview

    Keypad Overview LED Brightness Key Arrow Keys Text Key Menu Key Photo Key Microphone Mute Key Review Key Image Flip Key Video Key Power Key Autolog Key Job Manager Key Sonde Key Zero Key Select Key Keys and Functions Power Key Power the system on and off.
  • Page 12 Keys and Functions A short press (<1 second) rotates the image 180 degrees during live view. The rotated image appears in captured media. You can also use it to flip the Image Flip Key entire user interface 180 degrees for situations where your equipment setup is restricted.

  • Page 13: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Connecting to a Camera Reel The CS6Pak can connect to any SeeSnake camera reel WARNING with the SeeSnake system cable. 1. Unwrap the system cable from the cable wraps. 2. Pull back the outer locking sleeve on the system cable connector.

  • Page 14: Powering The Cs6Pak

    Powering the CS6Pak AC Adapter WARNING Power Icons The battery is fully charged. The battery is partially charged. The battery is low. The AC adapter is not waterproof and is intended for indoor use only. To prevent electrical shock, do not Replace the battery.

  • Page 15: Integrated Counter

    Integrated Counter Inspection Overview All SeeSnake M camera reels and many original SeeSnake camera reels come equipped with an inte- The SeeSnake CS6Pak can be used for basic or grated counter. The integrated counter measures the advanced pipe inspections. To perform a basic total length of the extended push cable, or system mea- inspection, connect the CS6Pak to a SeeSnake surement.

  • Page 16: Capturing Media

    Capturing Media Taking Photos The CS6Pak does not have internal storage. A USB Press the Photo key  to take a photo. The photo icon  drive with available space must be inserted to capture displays briefly and the photo is automatically saved onto media and create reports.
  • Page 17 What is Autolog Video? Recording Audio Autolog videos are made of continuous audio recording Press the Microphone Mute key  to enable or disable and variable frame rate compressed video. The video audio recording. When the microphone is enabled, the compression rate of Autolog video is approximately one- LED below the key is lit, and the microphone icon is yel- tenth the size of traditional video recording.

  • Page 18: Custom Overlay

    Custom Overlay Adding Custom Overlay Note: See the Overlay Details section for configuration 1. Press the Text key  to open the text box. details for time/date and count display. Custom overlay text is superimposed onto the video image and is a permanent part of the captured media files (photos, video, and Autolog video).

  • Page 19: Locating The Sonde

    Locating the Sonde 3. Reposition the text wherever you want it on the screen by highlighting and selecting the move icon Many SeeSnake camera reels have an integrated sonde . Use the Arrow keys  to move the text box and which you can use to locate a point of interest in the press the Select key ...

  • Page 20: Line Tracing The Push Cable

    Line Tracing the Push Cable 4. Power on the receiver and set it to the same fre- quency as the transmitter. You can locate the path of a pipe by line tracing the push cable. This is especially useful for inspecting non-metal- 5.

  • Page 21: Job Review

    Job Review Entering Job Details Press the Review key  to open the job review screen. You can add your company’s information, customer in- During an inspection, the job review screen opens onto formation, and the job location from the contact tab  , the most recently captured media.
  • Page 22 Adding Notes to Media Excluding Media You can add notes to individual captures (photos, videos, By default, all captured media is included in the job re- or Autolog videos) from the job review screen. port. If desired, you can mark specific captures to be ex- cluded from the report without deleting them from the job 1.

  • Page 23: Managing Jobs

    Managing Jobs Previewing the Report 1. Navigate to the report information tab  , at the bot- All jobs saved on the USB drive are listed in the Job tom of the job review screen. Manager. Press the Job Manager key  to access the following tabs: Job list, USB options, and Job settings.
  • Page 24 Open Job/Preview Job To capture media when no job is open, select Create new job or Append to most recent job. New media saves To open or preview jobs stored on the USB drive, go to to your selection. the job list tab  , highlight the job you want to preview or open, and press the Select key ...

  • Page 25: Usb Options

    USB Options Job Settings The USB options tab shows the amount of space avail- You can add your company information and choose able on the USB drive. The red section of the bar rep- whether the information appears in the job report head- resents the amount of data already on the USB drive and er by default.

  • Page 26: System Settings

    System Settings Overlay Details Overlay details include the date and time of the inspec- Press the Menu key  to access the menu tabs and edit tion and the count measurement. You can choose when settings. Press the Arrow keys  and Select key  and how these details are displayed on-screen and in navigate through tabs, make selections, and to apply media.

  • Page 27: Delivering Reports

    HQ Software Delivering Reports One of the most valuable features of the CS6Pak is the HQ is software designed to make it easier ability to automatically build comprehensive, profes- for you to manage media captured during sionally formatted reports as you work, making it quick inspections.

  • Page 28: Updating Software

    Updating Software Register your CS6Pak in HQ’s Equipment Locker to be automatically notified when software updates become available. You can generate and email a printable PDF from HQ or create a multimedia job report for digital or DVD distri- bution. It is easy to customize the pre-built report styles to feature your company’s logo and contact information.

  • Page 29: Maintenance And Support Cleaning

    Maintenance and Support Transport and Storage Store and transport your CS6Pak with the following in Cleaning mind: WARNING • Store in a locked area out of the reach of children and people unfamiliar with its purpose. • Store in a dry place to reduce risk of electrical shock. •...

  • Page 30: Service And Repair

    Service and Repair Disposal Improper service or repair can cause the CS6Pak to Parts of your system contain valuable materials that can be unsafe to operate. be recycled. There are companies that specialize in re- cycling that may be found locally. Dispose of the compo- Service and repair of your SeeSnake equipment must be nents in compliance with all applicable regulations.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Probable Fault Solution Verify that the battery is a compatible model. Not all batteries that fit into the battery shoe are compatible. System does not power Power source Recharge the battery. Switch to AC power. Insert a USB drive. A USB drive must be inserted to capture media.

  • Page 32: Appendices Appendix A: Docking Handle

    Appendices 3. Safely store all components in order to reinstall the CS6Pak docking handle at a later time. Appendix A: Docking Handle Case Handle Rubber Grip Insert Basic components in the CS6Pak docking handle: • Screws (6) • Rubber grip insert (1) •...

  • Page 33: Appendix B: Compact2 Docking System

    Appendix B: Compact2 Docking Mounting the CS6Pak onto the Compact2 System Turn the docking joint on each side of the docking handle so that the openings point down. WARNING 1. Center the CS6Pak over the docking fins and align When mounted to the Compact2, do not carry the the docking joints with the joint sockets on the dock- CS6Pak by the monitor’s docking handle or its front ing fins.
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