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  • Page 1 Training vCamMX-2 All-in-one Mini Inspection Camera...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Content • Introduction • Changing Camera Heads and Spring Assemblies • Control module overview • Sonde Locating and Pushrod Tracing • Type-MX Mini Reel • Menu System • LACP/WRC Integration • Recording Videos And Taking Software Updates • Pictures •...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction This training presentation covers the vCamMX-2 Control Module, Type-MX Mini Reel, and the MX Series Camera Heads. vCamMX-2 control module mounted on the Type-MX reel...
  • Page 4 Setup Download the vCamMX Quick Setup Guide from our website. This quick guide will walk you through the basic setup options of language, regional settings, date and time and other settings. Visit our knowledge Center and do a search for vcammx quick setup guide...
  • Page 5 Control Module...
  • Page 6 Control Module The MX-2 Control Module consist of two sections 1 - The top section with LCD and 7 button keypad 2 - The bottom black Control Box...
  • Page 7 Control Module The main menu and keypad vCamMX Main menu Selection (karat) keys Enter key ESC/Step back key...
  • Page 8 Magnetic Latch The magnetic latch holds the LCD to the control box. It also acts as a power saver and shuts off the LCD when the system is running and the lid is closed. Magnet bar Reader and electronics...
  • Page 9 - Control Module Adjustments Do not rotate the LCD compartment further than 60-degrees left or right from the starting point. Doing so can cause internal damage to the swivel assembly and internal wiring. Warning Open brake and rod deployment side...
  • Page 10 Fuse Installation Install the 10-amp fuse that was provided with the control module. This fuse is necessary for the internal Li-ion battery to charge. The fuse compartment is located on the left side of the control box. 1. Remove fuse cap Fuse cap and 10 Amp fuse 2.
  • Page 11 Power – On/off The battery status icon will appear on the screen in upper right corner. Press the power button and the control module will begin its startup. The on/off button will glow green while the control module is turned on. Press and hold the power button for five seconds to turn off.
  • Page 12 Power and Charging The control module can be used while charging via AC or DC current. AC Power DC Power Only activate the sonde and wi-fi features when needed as they will affect the battery life.
  • Page 13 Power and Charging When charging the charging indicator will glow Red. When fully charged, it will change to green. • A six-hour charge will supply approximately six hours of battery life. • Charging indicator AC/DC power lead socket Fuse compartment...
  • Page 14 – Other Features - Front Panel The vCamMX-2 Control Module has other features available. The features located on the front panel are: Camera LED Dimmer Press the keys to lower or raise the camera LED brightness. Distance Counter Reset Press the reset button to reset the distance shown on the screen to “0”.
  • Page 15 The Status Bar The status bar at the top of the screen shows any active options 1. Recording in progress 2. Elapsed recording time 3. Text page/number of pages 4. Active microphone 5. Active 512Hz Sonde 6. Active wi-fi 7. SD Card inserted 8.
  • Page 16 Menu Bar – Show and Hide The menu bar can be hidden providing a Show larger viewing area. Press the Enter key to hide or show the status bar. The icons of currently running options will still appear in the top right of the screen.

  • Page 17: Type-Mx Mini Reel

    Type-MX Mini Reel...
  • Page 18 The Type-MX Mini Reel Horizontal position feet Stainless-steel frame Cable guide Locking and friction brake Pushrod tracing post Rubber feet Carbon-fiber pushrod drum Camera Heads Pipe Insert Sleeve is included with the Type-MX reel D26-MX D18-MX...
  • Page 19 Camera Specifications – Type-MX Reel Range D18-MX D26-MX Pipe size: Up to 4”/101mm Up to 4”/101mm Dimensions: 0.70”/18mm D x 18.6/29mm L 1”/26mm D x 2”/50mm L Resolution: 520 TVL 700 TVL NTSC: 704X480 NTSC: 704 X480 Active Pixels: PAL: 704X576 PAL: 704X576 Environmental: 11 BAR...
  • Page 20 Using the Reel – Protecting the Pushrod Use the provided Pipe Insert Sleeve , Tiger Tail or flexible hose to keep the pushrod from scraping against sharp edges at the pipe entrance.
  • Page 21 Using the Type-MX Reel For best results from the distance counter, follow these instructions starting with the control module turned off. 1. Turn the cage to approximately the 2. Reach into the cage and grab the 4. Power on the control module. 9-o’clock position using the sonde cup as spring assembly and thread the pushrod When the control module starts it will...
  • Page 22 The Menu System...
  • Page 23 Menu Structure Use the Karat keys to select the options of Files, Display, OSD, Lights or Setup. Files – The file manager where you can view files on the USB and SD drives, watch videos, view JPEGs, and copy and delete files.

  • Page 24: Recording Videos And Taking Pictures

    Recording Videos & Taking Pictures...
  • Page 25 Storage Options • By default, the system will record to the USB drive. • If no USB drive is inserted, the system will record on the SD drive. • If neither SD nor USB is present the system will not record. USB Port –...
  • Page 26 USB with SD Backup Option Using the SD Card Backup option will automatically copy the files recorded on the USB drive to the SD card. This allows you to have a backup of your files. To activate this option go to: Setup and then Storage and select the key for SD Card Backup.
  • Page 27 To start a video recording, press the Record button on the control box. Video Recording – A flashing recording icon will appear in the status Create a new video bar with elapsed recording time. Press Pause to pause the video, then press Pause again to resume the recording.
  • Page 28 Rename Files In the Setup menus the File Rename option can be turned on and off. You can choose to rename videos, pictures or both. Depending on how many pictures you plan on taking you can decide on what to rename or not to rename.
  • Page 29 Rename Files – Keep the Default File Name After the recording has ended the file “Save As” dialog box will appear. The default file name consist of the systems month, day and time. Example: 0120_9am2612.mp4 01 = January 20 = Day, 20 of January 9am = Hour, time from the control module 26 = Minutes, time from the control module...
  • Page 30 Rename Files – Create New File Name After the recording has ended, the file “Save As” dialog box will appear. To rename the file use the keys corresponding to the up/down/left/right arrows on the media keypad to navigate the on-screen keyboard. Use the center Enter/Play key to select and add the keyboard characters.
  • Page 31 JPEG Image Capture - Take a Picture Press the Camera button on the control box. A Camera icon will flash center screen confirming the action.
  • Page 32 Video Recording – About Recordings Recording videos can pause for one hour. • The maximum length for a video is one hour. • After one hour the recording will automatically • stop, be saved, and another recording will start. Pressing the record key while the video is •...
  • Page 33 Options Available while Recording While recording a video the following features are available: Text overlay Distance counter reset Voice-over audio JPEG Image capture commenting Pause and resume Sonde location and Save and recall pages LACP features via mini- the recording pushrod tracing of saved text USB port...
  • Page 34 – Voice Over The voice-over feature will add audio comments to the recorded video. The control module has an internal microphone located right above the display The microphone on/off button. The hot microphone icon is shown on the status bar.
  • Page 35 – Text Overlay Introduction The Text Writer has unlimited pages with 14 lines and 30 characters per line per page to be saved and later recalled for use. The content from the on-screen Text Writer is saved into memory, so if the unit is turned off the text will still be available when turned on again.
  • Page 36 – Text Overlay From the main menu press the OSD key to enter the OSD sub-menu. Press the Keyboard key to bring up the on-screen keyboard to the screen. Use the Up/Down/Left/Right to navigate through the keyboard and use the Enter key (center) to select the text and numeric characters.
  • Page 37 – Text Overlay The on-screen keyboard graphic will never appear in any videos or pictures. Use the pause key to pause the video while entering text. When finished press pause in to resume recording. Use the Stop key to hide and show the current page of the text.
  • Page 38 Text Overlay – Saving and Recalling Pages When adding text, the status bar shows the current page you are adding text on and the number of pages in memory. The example to the right shows (-/3), the dash (-) shows that you are editing the current page and the /3 shows that there are three saved pages in memory.

  • Page 39: Reviewing Videos And Pictures On The Mx Control Module

    Reviewing Videos and Pictures on the MX Control Module...
  • Page 40 Options While Playing Videos While playing a video use the controls on the media keypad to: Zoom in on the playing Take pictures from the Pause the playing of the Rewind or fast forward Stop the video video or picture...
  • Page 41 Menu Structure – File Manager Menu and sub-menu Status bar location Preview window File(s) select status Active file name File list SD Card/USB drive information Graph showing the used and free space remaining of the USB drive or SD card...
  • Page 42 Menu Structure – File Manager Playing, Copying and Deleting Files File(s) select status File list Play key (Delete keys*) Scroll keys Select all files key (Copy keys*) Select file(s) key *When more than one file is selected the Select All and Play keys are replaced by Copy and Delete keys.
  • Page 43 File Manager Viewing and playing contents of the USB drive or SD Card Press the File Manager key to enter the file manager. Choose the drive where the files are located, SD, or USB. Use the Up/Down Scroll keys to highlight the desired file.
  • Page 44 File Manager Copying Files Press the Files key to enter the file manager. Choose the drive where the files are located, SD, or USB. Use the Up/Down Scroll keys to highlight the desired file(s). Press the Select key to choose individual files or press the Select All key to select all the files.
  • Page 45 File Manager Deleting Files Press the Files key to enter the file manager. Choose the drive where the files are located, SD, or USB. Use the Up/Down Scroll keys to highlight the desired file(s). Press the Select key to choose individual files or press the Select All key to select all of the files.

  • Page 46: Changing Camera Heads And Spring Assemblies

    Changing Camera Heads and Spring Assemblies...
  • Page 47 The Type-MX Spring Assembly The spring assembly of the Type-MX Reel can be removed and changed by the user. No tools are needed when installing. Hand tighten only. Spring Assembly (consisting of the spring, Termination Base Camera Head coiled cable and lanyard) Camera screws onto the end With the flat circuit board Spring end with pins screws...
  • Page 48 - Removing and Installing the Spring and Camera This video is available on our YouTube Channel...
  • Page 49 Removing and Installing the MX Camera Head Try not to touch the green circuit board or gold pins on the spring assembly or camera head with bare hands. Touching these can transfer oils from the fingers to these components which may lead to corrosion.
  • Page 50 Removing and Installing the Type-MX spring assembly Remove any excess dirt that might Grasp the termination base come into contact with the gold pins or in one hand while green circuit board. Check that the O- unscrewing or screwing on rings are in good condition.
  • Page 51 Removing and Installing the Type-MX spring assembly Remove any excess dirt that might come into contact with the gold pins or green circuit board. Check that the O-rings are in good condition. Grasp the termination base in one Screw on the spring assembly or hand while unscrewing or screwing on camera head until the O-Rings are no the spring assembly.

  • Page 52: Sonde Locating And Pushrod Tracing

    Sonde Locating Pushrod Tracing...
  • Page 53 – Sonde Locating All vCam series reels come with built-in locatable sondes. Use the distance counter* as a reference to how far down the line the sonde is, and a locator to pinpoint the location and depth to the sonde.
  • Page 54 Pushrod Tracing The entire length of deployed pushrod can be traced with the use of a utility locator’s transmitter. Attach the red “hot” lead to the Attach the black trace post on the “ground” lead to earth. reel. The length of pushrod will now carry Power on the transmitter and use a the locate signal and can be traced frequency of 33kHz or higher.
  • Page 55 – Pushrod Tracing Transmitter Connection for MX Reel Black lead to ground Red lead to post Power on the transmitter and use a frequency of 33kHz or higher. The length of pushrod will now carry the locate signal and can be traced like a...

  • Page 56: Lacp/Wrc Integration

    LACP/WRC Integration...
  • Page 57 Control Module - LACP/WRC Integration Use the USB Mini port to send raw video into the LACP/WRC software. •...
  • Page 58 Control Module - POSM LACP Integration Items needed: For distance counter interface: USB-A to USB Mini Cable For live video interface: Sensoray model 2253-S Encoder BNC male to RCA female adapter RCA Video cable In the POSM software go to Settings And select Vivax vCam-5 USB 2.0 A-Male to B-Male USB cable...
  • Page 59 Control Module - WinCan LACP Integration Items needed: For distance counter interface: USB-A to USB-Mini Cable For live video interface: USB Dazzle Video Capture Device RCA Video cable In the WinCan software go to Settings and select Vivax vCam-5...
  • Page 60 vCam-6 Control Module - LACP/WRC Integration...

  • Page 61: Software Updates

    Software Updates...
  • Page 62 System and the below screen will be displayed. The vCamMX-2 series firmware updates come in the form of a “mxip” extension file. The firmware files and instructions can can downloaded from the firmware section of the vCamMX-2 webpage at https://www.vivax-metrotech.com/vivax-product/vcammx-2/.
  • Page 63 Updating the Software (firmware) Insert the USB drive with the new software into the USB port on the back of the LCD portion of the control module. Press the “Setup” key to bring up the sub-menu. Press the “System” key to enter the system sub-menu. Use the “Up/Down”...

  • Page 64: Vivax-Metrotech Worldwide Locations

    Vivax-Metrotech Worldwide Locations...
  • Page 65 Vivax-Metrotech International Distributors...
  • Page 66 Credits Illustrations used in the preparation of this presentation will inevitably show some resemblance to similar illustrations from other manufacturers. Some manufacturers have given permission for the use of their graphics is given credit for these use. This statement is intended to attribute such credit.
  • Page 67 The End Please visit us on the web to see our full line of Camera Systems, Utility Locators, Metal Detectors, and Specialty Locators www.vivax-metrotech.com www.vivax-metrotech.de www.vivax-metrotech.co.uk www.vivax-metrotech.fr Please send any comments or suggestions regarding this PowerPoint presentation to marketing@vxmt.com...

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