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Phone +44(0)1730 711240 Unit 1, 3 Penns Road Phone +44(0)1730 711240 Petersfield +44 (0)1730 711240 Hampshire Email info@troglotech.com GU32 2EW Web www.troglotech.com OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS—T804 SYSTEM These instructions are for SD-Card models (2018 and later) Troglotech T804 User Manual SD VERSION Page 1...
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5) Fit SD Card with label upwards - it 6) Switch unit ON - You are ready for will click into place. Refit cover surveying Troglotech T804 User Manual SD VERSION Page 2...
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4) Press RECORD (YES) to start a the ‘DVR READY’ message shows recording 6) Press STOP (NO) to stop the re- 5) Ensure the LED is flashing to show cording when finished. a successful recording Troglotech T804 User Manual SD VERSION Page 3...
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The T800 and T812 must always be used with the full skid set, whether or not the brushes are fitted. Using the system without skids may damage the camera. The Troglotech skids can be adjusted from 3” (no brushes fitted), through 4” to 6” by selecting from the two brush sizes.
2) Fold the sunshade flat, swivel Con- in progress and then Switch unit OFF trol Unit flat against keyboard 3) Fully apply the brake. The T804 is 4) Remove Power Cell by pressing ready for transportation both buttons and lowering the Power...
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USING THE WIFI ACCESSORY Connect the optional WiFi accessory As soon as the T804 is switched on it to the Ext Video socket and clip the will start transmitting a WiFi signal. unit to the frame. See WiFi Manual for more information...
1) Disconnect both cables, remove 2) Remove Keyboard from frame Control Unit from frame 3) Lay the T804 on its side, fit Key- 4) Connect Keyboard lead and Link board and then Control unit above the Cable, use the clips to position Link Cable safely.
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To switch between the two modes brake is set correctly. When letting Rod press the ‘C’ key when the Textwriter is out from the T804, the coiler may not in VIEW mode, the display will change rotate freely if the brake is set too from (‘) - Imperial to (m) Metric.
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‘Upper/Lower case’ arrow would not appear on the top line in the same be shown. V4 only -The lower status order. line will show ‘Textwriter VIEW mode’ and ‘Textwriter EDIT mode’ Troglotech T804 User Manual SD VERSION Page 9...
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Text Writer in VIEW mode. NOTE SW Version 4 will show messages in the lower status line to indicate Textwriter EDIT and VIEW modes Troglotech T804 User Manual SD VERSION Page 10...
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Use the same procedure for MINUTES, DAYS, MONTHS and YEARS. A final press of the ‘CHANGE’ key will display the text again. NOTE SW Version 4 will show ‘Time and Date Edit’ during clock setting Troglotech T804 User Manual SD VERSION Page 11...
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T804 SD-CARD DVR - QUICK START Switch on and RECORD Lift the display to the upright position and switch the T804 ON. Wait for the ‘DVR READY’ message (15 seconds from switch-on). Press the RECORD button on the keyboard (marked ‘YES’) to RECORD The DVR will start to record immediately, the STATUS LED will flash RED, and after 12 seconds the screen will display the message ‘DVR RE-...
After 1 second the screen will return to the live picture and READY will be momentarily displayed. The snapshot will be saved on the SD card in a JPEG format T804 SD-CARD DVR - OTHER FUNCTIONS Take a SNAPSHOT while RECORDING: A SNAPSHOT can be taken when making a recording using exactly the same process.
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T804 SD-CARD DVR - OTHER FUNCTIONS PLAYING your recordings: After recording, the video or snapshot can be checked by pressing the PLAY button . The screen will momentarily show ‘DVR PLAY MODE’ and the last video or snapshot will be shown. Use the ‘Fast Forward’ and ‘Fast Re- wind’...
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T804 SD-CARD DVR - OTHER FUNCTIONS Check the SPACE left on an SD card: When the DVR is idle the remaining space on the card can be checked by pressing the ‘DISP’ button. The screen will show a ‘DVR EDIT MODE’...
T804 SD-CARD DVR - OTHER FUNCTIONS FORMAT an SD card: Formatting the SD card will delete all your recordings and snapshots so use this function with caution! Press the ‘FORMAT CARD’ button once. The screen will show ‘DVR EDIT MODE’ at the bottom of the screen.
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T804 SD-CARD DVR - VOICE RECORDING To record audio when making a recording: You can record voice messages while recording. By default the micro- phone is switched OFF. To switch the microphone ON press the ‘M’ but- ton on the Textwriter (in VIEW mode, no cursor on screen). To switch it OFF, press the ‘M’...
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These files can be found on the SD card in the folder DCIM/100VIDEO The video and snapshot files that are created by the T804 are compatible with all modern computers (PC and MAC) and don’t require any special video players to be downloaded.
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When the Rod is returned to the coiler ensure that most debris is removed, although the T804 is fully sealed to IP 67 the use of Jet Washers is strictly prohibited as the pressure can exceed acceptable limits. Keeping the Rod clean as it is returned to the coiler is the preferable method of keeping the T804 in good condition.
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CMOS sensor and LED technology to provide a camera that out-performs all 1" cameras and most larger cameras. The rod is a new Troglotech design. It has a high resin-content fibreglass core that provides both flexibility and strength, the outer is highly wear-resistant and low-friction.
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Our T812 Pan & Tilt camera is tough, machined from solid stainless steel, water- proof to IP68, 7 Bar, 100 psi and designed to operate on the T804 pushrod system. The camera does not need to be pressurised to attain its waterproof status, no need for pumps or Nitrogen purging, the camera is sealed at the factory and will retain sealing integrity through its life.
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•Quick and simple method •Results saved with video file on flash card •No post-survey processing •Available on all T804 with T812 Pan & Tilt Sondes Troglotech produce in-line sondes for the T800, T812 and T710 cameras which can be utilised when operating with the Troglotech T804 digital pushrod system.
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IP67 full waterproofing. The T804 power cell is clipped to the system frame and can be released and replaced in seconds. There are no leads to connect, the power cell has a captive waterproof connector that automatically mates with the hub.
VIDEO OUTPUT / INPUT Auto – Switching, Buffered, 1V p-p into 75 Ohms ACCESSORIES WARNING The T804 is a battery-operated system, never operate the T804 when connected to a mains supply. The mains charger must never be operated on-site and is for indoor use only.
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