Spartan Mini Cam Owner's Instruction Manual
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- Page 1 V i d e o I n s p e c t i o n S y s t e m Owners Instruction Manual ( 8 0 0 ) 4 3 5 - 3 8 6 6 SPARTAN TOOL L.L.C. Page 1...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Operating Section Unpacking ............................ 3 Description ........................... 3 Safety Instructions ........................3-5 Familiarization ........................... 6-8 Monitor Control Panel ......................7 VCR Control Panel ......................8 Battery Operation & Charging ...................... 9 VCR Recording and Playback ....................10 Recording ........................ -
Page 3: Unpacking
(or grounding lug) to a known ground such as a cold water pipe. A three- prong adapter is available through Spartan Tool. Never cut off the grounding prong for use in a two hole outlet receptacle. By doing so, you have cut off your protection from shock. - Page 4 D. AVOID ELECTRICAL CORD ABUSE — Never move or lift Spartan Tool equipment by the cord. Do not yank cord at one end to disconnect it from the receptacle. Keep cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges to avoid damage. Always replace or repair damaged cords.
- Page 5 CAUTION #3 Drains/sewers carry bacteria and the possibility of infectious disease exists, if exposed. A. Always wear safety goggles and Spartan Tool riveted gloves with rubber gloves inside the riveted gloves to minimize exposure to infection from bacteria in pipes.
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Page 6: Familiarization
Familiarization 5.6” LCD MONITOR 110V AC & 12V DC POWER CORDS SUN SHIELD P/N: 62013200 TELESCOPING HANDLE FLEX-LINK HOLDERS 100’ INTERNAL PUSH CABLE 110V AC POWER CORD P/N: 61032000 MICROPHONE SENSOR AC POWER CORD FUSE EXTERNAL PUSH 12V DC POWER CABLE CONNECTOR CORD P/N: 61032100 Page 6... -
Page 7: Monitor Control Panel
Familiarization (cont) MONITOR CONTROL PANEL POWER ON/OFF: Turns Minicam power ON or OFF. ON – Red light indicates unit is powered on. FULL CHARGE – A steady green light indicates unit is fully charged. A flashing green light indicates unit is charging. -
Page 8: Vcr Control Panel
Familiarization (cont) VCR CONTROL PANEL 1. Cassette Compartment The power is on automatically when the cassette is inserted even if the power was off. When the cassette is inserted, Auto Tracking Adjustment operates automatically. 2. Power Key When the Minicam is powered on, the power indicator lamp will always light up in red. The Power On and Power OFF mode will be toggled by pressing this key. -
Page 9: Battery Operation & Charging
Battery Operation & Charging BATTERY OPERATION The Spartan Minicam is designed to operate using internal battery power, 110V AC (household current), or 12V DC (automobile). A fully charged battery will last approximately 4 hours. When using the VCR, the battery will last approximately 2 hours. NOTE: Battery run time will vary depending on which camera head is being used (color or black/white), beacon or non-beacon, and the light intensity setting. -
Page 10: Vcr Recording And Playback
We recommend that head cleaning cartridges be used sparingly since they are very abrasive and can damage the video heads during prolonged use. If the problem is not resolved with the head cleaning cartridge then contract Spartan Tool. Page 10... -
Page 11: Microphone Operation
External Video Reel (Optional) The Spartan Minicam has the ability to connect to an external Spartan video reel. This feature allows you to use a stiffer push-cable at longer lengths (up to 300 feet). To use this feature, you will need to purchase a Spartan video reel assembly and a 15’... -
Page 12: Installing Push Cable Into Distance Counter
External Video Reel (Optional) INSTALLING PUSH CABLE INTO DISTANCE COUNTER: 1. Loosen Adjusting Knob on Counter Assembly. (See Fig. 1) 2. Lift Swing Bolt up, and then rotate clockwise until the Swing Bolt is out of the Adjusting Block Seat. Allow the Roller Arm Assembly to swing downwards until it contacts the stop pin. -
Page 13: Setup Instructions
External Video Reel (Optional) SETUP INSTRUCTIONS Turn the Minicam power off. Using the 15’ patch cable connect the female end (no pins) to the male connector (pins exposed) on the external video reel. (See Pic. 2) Connect the other end of the 15’ patch cable to the external video reel connector on the Minicam. (See Pic. 3) After both ends of the 15’... -
Page 14: Operating Instructions
Adjustable centering skids are available for centering camera in lines up to 24" in diameter. Color camera head - Spartan part number: 62002000 Black & white camera head – Spartan part number: 61019400 If you get stuck in a line try to rotate the push-cable by hand first clockwise then counter- clockwise. -
Page 15: Maintenance
Maintenance The Spartan Mini-Cam is designed for easy maintenance and trouble free operation. Regular maintenance will prolong the life of the product. Follow these simple procedures: Do not store outdoors and do not allow the unit to sit in a truck or automobile overnight. -
Page 16: Mini-Cam Troubleshooting
AC power cord fuse may be Check the integrity of the fuse. blown (See page 6 for location) The power unit may have failed Contact Spartan Tool Customer Sevice at (800) 435-3866. NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE POWER UNIT ON THE MINICAM... -
Page 17: Vcr Troubleshooting
VCR Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Causes Corrective Action Noise bars on screen. Tracking is not adjusted. Adjust the picture by pressing the Re- tracking (Play). Operation key does not work. If the cassette or the VCR is not Turn off the power and turn on the power in normal condition, every again by pressing the POWER button. -
Page 18: Flex-Link Compression Tool (Optional)
Flex-Link Compression Tool (Optional) FLEX-LINK COMPRESSION TOOL P/N: 61040600 Items Included: (1) 61040601 Inner Tube (1) 61040602 Outer Tube (2) 61040603 Retaining Clip INNER TUBE OUTER TUBE (1) 61040604 Camera Seat (2) 61040605 O-Ring Tools Needed: (1) Needle Nose Pliers CAMERA SEAT RETAINING CLIP (1) 1/16"... - Page 19 Flex-Link Compression Tool (cont) Slide the Inner Tube assembly over the flex-link and inside the Outer Tube assembly. Now compress the spring until the pin slides in the groove and into the first notch. Screw the male connector from the flex-link assembly into the female connector of the push cable. NOTE: Be sure pins are properly aligned to prevent the pins from being bent.
- Page 20 Flex-Link Compression Tool (cont) Removal Procedure: 1. Loosen all 3 set screws in the spring coupler. (Refer to Fig. 10) 2. Slide Inner Tube onto push cable and place the notch between the tapered back-shell and the spring coupler. Insert Retaining Clip between tapered back-shell and spring coupler and secure using an O-ring. (Refer to Fig. 9 &...
- Page 21 Flex-Link Compression Tool (cont) 6. Using needle nose pliers, pull the aircraft cables out of the holes in the camera head (Refer to Fig. 16). Then unthread the female connector from the camera head. (Refer to Fig. 17) Installation Procedure: 1.
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Page 22: Final Assembly - 62013000
Final Assembly - 62013000 Page 22... - Page 23 Final Assembly - 62013000 Part Item Qty Number Desciption 62013000 Assembly, Final (Includes items 1 thru 5) 62012900 Monitor, VCR, & Base 62012400 Assembly, Reel 73821200 Nut, Nylock 1/4-20 61037700 Push-Cable, 100 ft. Detachable 77768800 Cable Tie, Nylon 4" 62012800 Clip, Flex-Link Retaining 62013100 Screw, Pan Hd Phillips #10-32 x 1/2"...
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Page 24: Reel Assembly - 62012400
Reel Assembly - 62012400 Page 24... - Page 25 Reel Assembly - 62012400 Item Part Number Qty Number Description 62012400 Assembly, Reel (Includes items 1 thru 15) 61030500 Assembly, Basket 62012500 Assembly, Distance Counter 62011800 Plate, Reel Mount 61030100 Adapter, Slip Ring 62012700 Roller, Centering 62012600 Screw, Shoulder 3/8 Dia. x 3-1/2" 522122-00 Nut, Nylock 5/16-18 61030800...
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Page 26: Distance Counter Assembly - 62012500
Distance Counter Assembly - 62012500 Page 26... - Page 27 Distance Counter Assembly - 62012500 Item Part Number Qty Number Description 62012500 Assembly, Distance Counter (Includes items 1 thru 11) 61039000 Plate, Distance Counter 61039400 Pin, Guide Roller 62012200 Assembly, Encoder Roller 62011900 Block, Distance Counter 61039100 Roller, Guide 61039300 Spring 61039700 Bushing...
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Page 28: Basket Assembly - 61030500
Basket Assembly - 61030500 Item Part Number Qty Number Description 61030500 Assembly, Basket (Includes items 1 thru 8) 61030000 Weldment, Basket 61030200 Adapter, Monitor 61031700 Bearing, 1" I.D. x 1-1/8" O.D. 44257200 Ring, External Retaining 1" 61004000 Slip Ring 34002101 Screw, Set #8-32 x 1/4"... - Page 29 Page 29...
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Page 30: Detachable Flex-Link Assemblies
Detachable Flex-Link Assemblies Page 30... -
Page 31: Internal Push Cable Assembly
Internal Push Cable Assembly PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 61037700 Detachable push cable - 100' long External Push Cable Assemblies (optional) PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 61041315 Detachable push cable - 150' long 61041320 Detachable push cable - 200' long 61041325 Detachable push cable - 250' long 61041330 Detachable push cable - 300' long Page 31... -
Page 32: Slip Ring Assembly - 62009200 (Optional)
Slip Ring Assembly - 62009200 (optional) Item Part Number Description 61018700 Adapter, 90 degree push rod 61004000 Slip ring 61036600 Ass'y, basket wiring 34002101 Set-screw, 8-32 x 1/4 62009300 Sleeve, distance counter 62008300 Adapter, monitor cable/encoder 62009400 Cord grip, nylon 62008800 Ass'y, male receptacle 62008900... -
Page 33: Removing And Reinstalling Slip Ring Assy
Removing and Reinstalling Slip Ring Assy - 62009200 REMOVING 1. Remove the black plastic plug that covers the end of the monitor cable adapter (item 6). 2. Disconnect the (3) encoder wires with the red disconnects. Note: When pulling the disconnects apart, be sure “not”... -
Page 34: Video Reel Frame Assembly - 62009000 (Optional)
Video Reel Frame Assembly - 62009000 (optional) Page 34... - Page 35 Video Reel Frame Assembly - 62009000 (optional) ENCODER WIRING CONNECTIONS ENCODER WIRING CONNECTIONS For Encoders with Wire Colors For Encoders with Wire Colors Yellow, Blue & Black White, Red & Black Male Encoder Male Encoder Receptacle Wires Receptacle Wires Orange --------------- Yellow Orange...
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Page 36: Video Reel Drum Assembly - 61016700 (Optional)
Video Reel Drum Assy - 61016700 (optional) ITEM QTY. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 61018200 Video drum (modified) 61021200 Plate assembly (includes bronze bearing - item 10) 00114901 Screw, cap hex hd 5/16-18 x 3/4 5OH60900 Washer, flat 5/16 5OH50200 Nut, kep 5/16-18 61019200 Plug, polyethelene 3/4 npt 61019300... -
Page 37: Distance Counter Assembly - 62008000 (Optional)
Distance Counter Assy - 62008000 (optional) Item Qty Part NumbeDescription 62007200 Weldment, large plate 62007300 Plate, distance counter 62012200 Assy. Encoder Roller 62007400 Roller, guide 62006800 Adapter, distance counter 61039700 Bushing, distance counter 62007900 Screw, shoulder 5/16 x 1-3/4 62010200 Arm, Roller Guide 02826800 Screw, socket hd cap 10-32 x 1/2 62010100 Shim, Shoulder Screw 62007700 Screw, shoulder 5/16 x 1/4... - Page 38 Spartan Tool will direct where to take or send the equipment for service. If the defect is covered by the warranty, Spartan Tool will repair or replace, at its option, the defective equipment, without charge for labor or materials. (Freight and insurance are the purchaser’s responsibility.) This warranty is limited to the original retail purchaser and is not transferable.
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