Content Content Introduction ..........................9 About this user manual ............................9 Target groups ................................. 9 Other applicable documents ............................. 9 Symbols used ..............................10 General conventions .............................. 11 Operating steps ............................. 11 Lists ................................11 ........................... 11 Text input (capital letters) ..........................11 Intended use ................................
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Content Connections left ............................23 Connections rear ............................24 User interface ............................... 25 AGILIOS Inspection screen ..........................25 ROVVER X Inspection screen ..........................26 AGILIOS Status indicators ..........................27 ROVVER X Status indicators ..........................27 Inspection screen full-screen mode ........................28 Initial set-up ..........................29 Unpacking the control panel and visual check ......................
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Content Measurement tools ........................58 Prerequisites for use of the measuring functions ......................58 Overview of the Measuring Functions ........................59 Principle of the measuring function .......................... 60 Scheme Referencing Real pipe / Virtual pipe ..................... 60 Measuring cracks ..............................62 Measuring cross-section objects ..........................
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Content Adding another inspection ..........................82 Starting the inspection ........................... 82 Combining inspections ............................ 83 Procedures for inspections ..........................85 Observations ................................ 88 Setting the distance ............................89 Quick input..............................89 Adding pictures to an observation ........................89 Repeating last observation code ..........................90 Observation favorites .............................
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Content System device overview............................112 ........................... 112 Device status .............................. 112 Serial number ............................. 113 Event log ................................114 Exporting the event log ..........................115 Service area ............................... 115 Menu section settings ......................116 Language and Time support ..........................117 OSD settings menu ............................. 117 ...............................
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Content Post-editing ................................ 151 Rotating the section / lateral ........................151 Changing the inclination of a section / lateral ....................152 Connecting section / lateral with nodes ......................153 Moving nodes (XY) ............................. 154 Changing the bend of a section / lateral ......................155 Changing the connection of a section / lateral ....................
On the following pages you will read how to set up the VC500 control panel for your work environment, and how to operate it properly with the aid of the VISIONREPORT II software. ENVIROSIGHT took particular care during the development process to ensure that you can operate the system safely, properly, and economically.
Introduction Symbols used Symbols used The following symbols are used in this user manual: DANGER! This safety warning describes dangerous situations in which fatal injuries or severe injuries can occur. WARNING! This safety warning describes dangerous situations in which fatal injuries or severe injuries can occur. CAUTION! This safety warning describes dangerous situations in which material damage to the inspection system or to other objects can occur.
General conventions Introduction General conventions Operating steps Operating steps are indicated as follows: • Work step description - Bullet point within a work step - Bullet point within a work step • Work step description • Work step description Lists Lists are indicated as follows: - Variant A - Variant A–A...
Intended use The VC500 control panel has been designed exclusively for use with ENVIROSIGHT inspection systems and for examining pipelines of all types. Using the control panel for purposes other than those cited above constitutes non-intended use. Never use the VC500 control panel for purposes other than those cited above.
Safety Safety NOTE! The manufacturer shall not be liable for any damage caused by failure to adhere to the documentation provided. The VC500 control panel is exclusively intended for use with inspection systems and for inspecting pipelines of all kinds. Any other use deviating from or exceeding this purpose is deemed to be misuse.
Safety Applicable directives and standards Applicable directives and standards The VC500 control panel was manufactured in accordance with the following directives and standards: – Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC – Directive on electromagnetic compatibility 2014/30/EU – EN 13861:2002 – EN 13478:2001 – EN 614-1:2006 –...
Risk of deadly injuries from electrical current the housing of the cable reel. In case this happens, immediately disconnect the power supply, secure the connector box against reconnection and inform the adequately trained specialist staff or the ENVIROSIGHT customer service! DANGER! Hazard of fatal injuries caused by electrical current For all cleaning and maintenance works disconnect the system from power supply.
Instructions Data privacy Instructions Data privacy When working with your VC500 the Protection of Privacy and Transborder Data Flows of Personal Data) apply. Managing data The VC500 control panel enables you to manage multiple address datasets (please refer to chapter contact management). Backup We recommend that you make backup copies of your inspection data and address data sets from time to time.
The VC500 control panel is the perfect supplement to your ROVVER X or AGILIOS sewer inspection system. Therefore it is the universal control panel from ENVIROSIGHT for the AGILIOS as well as the ROVVER X system. Project types The VC500 control panel offers the best possibilities for data recording and processing, for simple, brief inspections, as well as for long and detailed inspections.
Furthermore, license checks are carried out regularly in the background, when an internet connection is established. • To see, which License you have, press the ENVIROSIGHT logo in the left top corner of the screen. To perform a license check make sure that an internet connection is established (refer to chapter Advanced Settings - Network settings).
Catalogs License Catalogs Catalogs contain standardized texts for describing e.g. pipe damages as well as standardized codes for each observation. VISIONREPORT II includes a multitude of catalogs for various established sewer inspection standards. Projects created with these catalogs can be imported seamlessly into WinCan VX.
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License Catalogs ISYBAU 96 Germany Germany PACP 4.4 Equador Spanish VVY-2005 Finland Finnish NF EN13508+A1 2011 France French NF EN13808 2003 France French WRC-MSCC-3 English WRC-MSCC-4 Domestic English WRC-MSCC-4 English WRC-MSCC-5 Domestic English WRC-MSCC-5 English EN13508 Italy Italian Catalogo di danni semplice Italy Italian NASSCO PACP-6 métrique...
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Catalogs License DWA M 149:2013 Austria German • ISYBAU 2001 Austria German ISYBAU 2006 Austria German • PACP 4.4 Peru Spanish PNEN13508 Poland Polish EN13508 Portugal Portuguese Russia Observation Catalog Russia Russian Svensk Vatten P93 - Huvudledning Sweden Swedish Svensk Vatten T25 2012 Sweden Swedisch VSA 2007...
Control panel VISIONCONTROL - Version VC500 Catalogs Control panel VISIONCONTROL - Version VC500 1 Joystick (left) for camera control 2 Full Stop button and Display lock 3 ON/OFF button 4 Joystick (right) for crawler control 5 1280x800 Touchscreen...
Connections Control panel VISIONCONTROL - Version VC500 Connections Connections left 1 Ethernet 3 HDMI 2 USB 2.0 4 analog Video OUT (BNC) If you want to connect an external USB hard drive, only hard drives with an active USB hub and power supply are supported.
User interface Control panel VISIONCONTROL - Version VC500 User interface AGILIOS Inspection screen NOTE! In the function bar the battery management button is only available if the VC500 is operated with an AGILIOS inspection system. 3 456 7 9 1 Remaining recording capacity / current screen 8 Status (EX) 2 Video view 9 Pressure status...
Control panel VISIONCONTROL - Version VC500 User interface ROVVER X Inspection screen NOTE! In the function bar the crawler control button is only available if the VC500 is operated with a ROVVER X inspection system. 4 567 8 10 1 Remaining recording capacity / current screen 8 Status (EX) 2 Video view 9 Pressure status...
Control panel VISIONCONTROL - Version VC500 User interface Inspection screen full-screen mode • Douple-tap on the touchscreen when in video mode to switch to full-screen mode. Full-screen mode NOTE! Switching to full-screen mode has no impact on video recording. • To exit the full-screen mode press •...
Unpacking the control panel and visual check Initial set-up Initial set-up Unpacking the control panel and visual check NOTE! If you detect any transport damages, please inform your responsible sales representative immediately. • Unpack all parts. • Check the system for visible transport damages. Selecting a suitable location •...
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Initial set-up Unpacking the control panel and visual check • Open the strap. • Place the control panel in the provided groove. • Move the strap around the foot of the VC500 and hook the fastening belt back in the provided hook.
Switching on the VC500 Initial set-up Switching on the VC500 • Press the ON/OFF button of the VC500 control panel. The system is booted The main screen is displayed. In case components for both purposes, for operation in explosion hazard areas and for regular operation, are connected, an ATEX er- For more detailed information please see the ROVVER X EX and AGILIOS EX user manuals.
Initial set-up Switching off the VC500 Switching off the VC500 Normal shutdown • Press the ON/OFF button on the control panel. • The system shuts down. • If you do not intend to shut down the control panel and to return to the main menu •...
Right joystick Operation of the system Operation of the system When a function is active the corresponding symbols are illuminated. Right joystick The right joystick serves to control the crawler functions. The joystick is particularly suitable as control device for the exact positioning of the crawler and for driving curves. Moving the crawler •...
Operation of the system Operation of function buttons / Touchscreen Operation of function buttons / Touchscreen Please try not to expose the control panel to direct rain, as it may interfere with the operability of the control panel and the rain may trigger functions or actions to be performed.
Menu navigation Operation of the system Menu navigation The main functions for an inspection are accessible via two views on the inspection screen. If the options available in the submenus are to be found on several pages this is indicated by points at the bottom edge of the context window. The highlighted point shows which page you are currently on.
Operation of the system Operation of function buttons / Touchscreen Help menu The help menu is available in all submenus and switches the view of the buttons. You can either have the functions displayed as buttons or as explanatory text. This change of view can be swichted back and forth on every screen as this function is available in every view / menu.
Functions in the main inspection screen Operation of the system Functions in the main inspection screen Button Description Recording a video • To record a video press • To pause the recording press again. The pause symbol is displayed in the status bar. •...
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Operation of the system Functions in the main inspection screen The Xenon-light (SVR250) can only be operated at 2 intensity levels. The right light is lit from a light intensity of 30% onwards and the left light from 60% onwards. To increase the life of the Xenon lights they should cool down for a while after having been switched off.
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Functions in the main inspection screen Operation of the system Button Description Camera switch and locator Camera switch • To switch the front camera on or off press • To switch rear view camera 1 on or off press • To switch rear view camera 1 on or off press Locator •...
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Operation of the system Functions in the main inspection screen Button Description OSD settings Reel control You have the possibility to control the tensile force of the reel and the reel speed. The cable is only unwound when a tensile force is applied. This prevents uncontrolled unwinding of the cable from the cable reel.
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Functions in the main inspection screen Operation of the system Button Description Crawler control (when a ROVVER X inspection system is connected) Elevator • To center the camera head inside the pipe press (Only for RX400 crawler). • To lift the elevator press •...
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Operation of the system Functions in the main inspection screen Button Description Adjusting cruise control For larger distances it is recommended to move the crawler using the cruise control. • To adjust the crawler speed with cruise control, move the slider bar to the desired speed.
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Functions in the main inspection screen Operation of the system Button Description Battery management (when an AGILIOS inspection systeIm is connected) AR90II coiler • To open the battery management press • • The battery that is not selected will automatically be disabled •...
Operation of the system Light control RCX90 Light control RCX90 You have the opportunity to adjust the following settings: – Main beam – Low beam – Automatic light switch These functions are only available with the RCX90 camera head. With an active automatic light switch the camera head switches automatically between high and low beam when the camera head moves +/- 5 degrees (default value) upwards or downwards.
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Light control RCX90 Operation of the system NOTE! The angle can only be adjusted or set when the automatic light switch is active. • To change the angle when the switch from main beam to low beam shall be carried out move the slider accordingly (1). •...
Operation of the system Digisewer light settings NOTE! The minimum focus distance depends on the angle of the camera head. Digisewer light settings Provided that a Digisewer camera is connected, the light rings can be controlled individually. The respective light ring can be recognized by the symbols on the display. This light ring appears thicker. •...
Digisewer light settings Operation of the system Individual adjustment of the light intensity • For the individual adjustment of a light ring's intensity touch this light ring's symbol and slide it in the desired direction. Simultaneous adjustment of the light intensity of all four light rings •...
Operation of the system Digisewer light settings Simultaneous increase of light intensity maintaining the set ratios The VC500 control panel enables you to adjust the light rings individually as desired and additionally to modify these light settings on the whole while maintaining the set ratios.
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Digisewer light settings Operation of the system Example: proportional adjustment of the light intensity at 100% Example: proportional adjustment of the light intensity at 50%...
Operation of the system Camera functions Camera functions NOTE! You can interrupt the initiated program with the button on the left joystick anytime and return to the home position. When you press a function button the camera head starts the newly selected program. Standard panning movements of the camera head (macros) Macro symbol Program description...
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Camera functions Operation of the system Macro Description Panning of pipe connections with rotation to the right and correctly positioned picture 1. Panning to +90° 2. 360° rotation in positive direction 3. Panning to 0° When you press this button the camera head moves to the starting position (facing upwards) and rotates once by 360°.
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NOTE! Blurred laser points can cause erroneous results. If the laser points are blurred and if there are strong edges of light around the laser, please contact your ENVIROSIGHT service partner. The laser intensity needs to be redeuced. Example of blurred laser points Example of clear laser points •...
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Camera functions Operation of the system In the following table the deviation of the diameter measurement by means of WinCan macro is displayed regarding crawler, pipe diameter and camera. Crawler Camera Pipe diameter DN110 DN160 DN200 DN250 DN300 DN400- > DN1000 DN1000 RX95 PTP70II...
Operation of the system Clutch function Macro symbol Program description After pressing the button, the camera head pans upwards at 90° to the pipe wall and to the left in the direction of movement. When the end position is reached, the image is automatically rotated and an upright image is generated.
Clutch function Operation of the system Shifting between gears (RX400) The gears are shifted electrically, which is also possible during operation. In 1st gear the crawler has a high traction force, while crawler speed is reduced by approximately 50%. In 2nd gear the crawler has a high speed, while its traction force is reduced by approximately 50%. NOTE! After shifting gears wait for about 5 seconds before moving the crawler.
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Operation of the system Clutch function Access to the meter counter functions is possible in the following ways: – Meter counter display in the status bar – Meter counter popup in the devices section of the main menu. • To open the meter counter menu, press the meter counter display in the status bar. •...
Clutch function Operation of the system AntiRoll CAUTION! Damage to the inspection system. All the automatic functions available for the system do not absolve the operator from his duty of care. Therefore any damages caused by negligence are the sole liability of the operator. The ANTIROLL function is used to automatically monitor and correct the lateral tilt of the crawler when travelling along the pipe system.
Measurement tools Prerequisites for use of the measuring functions Measurement tools The extended measuring functions of the VISIONREPORT II inspection software are described below. You can call up these functions in the you to log and also determine diagnoses concerning damage points in the pipe quickly and directly. Prerequisites for use of the measuring functions Certain operating modes as provided as a precondition so that you can use the extended measuring functions: –...
Overview of the Measuring Functions Measurement tools Overview of the Measuring Functions You can perform the following measurements using the VISIONREPORT II inspection software: You can measure cracks here using the camera’s integral laser. The camera laser only serves as a reference. The measurement is performed by touching the measurement points after the laser calibration.
Measurement tools Principle of the measuring function Principle of the measuring function You always have to follow the same principle when measuring the various sizes. First, you must set the virtual pipe projected by the measuring software with its reference lines to your real pipe congruently. This reference target is the basis so that the measuring lines of the measurements output the exact reference and hence the correct measuring result.
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Principle of the measuring function Measurement tools To select the mesh style press You can choose between the following options: Button Description No mesh is displayed on the screen. Minimal outlines are displayed on the screen. Maximal outlines are displayed on the screen.
Measurement tools Measuring cracks Measuring cracks • To start the crack measurement press • Identify the laser points on the display. • • The distance between those two points is displayed. • To delete both endpoints press • NOTE! A second calibration is required if the camera position changes. The start and endpoint of the crack have to be on the same level parallel to the camera.
Measuring branch diameters Measurement tools Measuring branch diameters NOTE! To achieve good measurement results set the optical and digital zoom to zero. To achieve good measurement results position the camera in the center of the pipe. The default value for the diameter of the main pipe is DN300. •...
NOTE! Blurred laser points can cause erroneous results. If the laser points are blurred and if there are strong edges of light around the laser, please contact your ENVIROSIGHT service partner. The laser intensity needs to be redeuced. Example of blurred laser points...
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Measuring the diameter using 3-point laser Measurement tools • Increase the laser intensity to 100%. • To increase the brightness press the light button. • Check the pipe for obstacles which could divert the laser light (e.g. stones, bursts, etc). •...
Measurement tools Measuring the diameter using 1-point laser Measuring the diameter using 1-point laser With this function it is possible to measure the diameter of a pipe with the help of one laser point. This option is only available for push camera systems.
Measuring the diameter using push stick (for PTP70II and PTP50 only) Measurement tools Measuring the diameter using push stick (for PTP70II and PTP50 only) With this function it is possible to measure the diameter of a pipe using the push stick. The diameter measuring does not depend on the chosen catalog.
Measurement tools Measuring bends • Adjust the branch diameter of the mesh so that it corresponds with the actual pipe diameter using the slider bar • Adjust the branch angle of the mesh so that it corresponds with the actual pipe using the slider bar •...
Measuring the water level Measurement tools Measuring the water level This function allows you to measure the water level in the pipe. NOTE! To achieve good measurement results set the optical and digital zoom to zero. To achieve good measurement results position the camera in the center of the pipe. The default value for the diameter of the main pipe is DN300.
The inclination measurement feature shows the estimated general trend of the pipe slope. Due to varying conditions such as pipe type, environments, vibration, sensor technologies, operating errors etc. ENVIROSIGHT cannot be held responsible for any inaccura- cies or consequences arising from the use of the inclination feature, logged inclination data or generated inclination reports.
Projects Inspection menu screen Inspection menu screen Projects Creating a project delete address date for customers, contractors and project managers. • Open the main menu • To create a new project press in the inspection menu or open the project management menu •...
Inspection menu screen Projects Project types There are different types of projects that have to be determined when creating a project. Project type Description Simple project Recording of videos and photos Catalog project Standard-compliant inspection with integrated catalogs Catalog project + 3D Standard-compliant inspection with integrated catalogs and 3D pipe run recording The selectable project types depend on the installed software license.
Projects Inspection menu screen NOTE! The catalogs you can choose from depend on the selected locale. For example, when you have selected an English locale no German catalogs will be shown here. • • To cancel the entry and to return to the previous menu press •...
Inspection menu screen Projects Importing projects (USB) With this function you can import projects from a USB storage device to your control panel. • Connect a USB storage device to your control panel. • Press • Press • Select the project in the selection dialog that you want to import from the USB storage device. •...
Projects Inspection menu screen With the Lightviewer you can also watch inspection videos on PCs or devices that do not have the WinCan software installed. • Connect a USB storage device to the control panel. • Select the project you want to export. •...
Inspection menu screen Projects • Select the project you want to save on WinCan Web • To upload it to the cloud tap on The project is uploading. When the status bar has reached 100% the upload was successful. Importing projects (downloading projects from WinCan Web) •...
Projects Inspection menu screen Continuing the last project You have the possibility to load the project you last worked on: • Press in the inspection section of the main menu. • The project is active. The project overview is displayed. •...
Inspection menu screen Projects Leaving a section With this function you can leave a section during an active project. • Press in the inspection section of the main menu. The section is closed and you can create a new section in an active project. Observations In this submenu you can delete and edit observations that have been recorded.
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Projects Inspection menu screen To access the autonaming menu press in the Inspection menu screen in the main menu. You can change the following topics: – Section/Lateral Format – Node Format There are two different options of parameters you can adjust to the above mentioned formats: –...
Inspection menu screen Sections and Laterals Sections and Laterals The term section refers to the part of a sewer inspection between two manholes. During a project you can collect data for multiple sections that you can analyze individually later. In the Inspections overview the existing sections of a project are listed; new sections can be added and existing sections can be deleted.
Sections and Laterals Inspection menu screen In this menu you have two different options. You can enter: – Structure Data (current pipe) – Inspection Data (relating inspection) – Upstream node data – Downstream node data NOTE! The two tabs for entering the data for the upstream and downstream nodes are only available if the project type „Catalog project + •...
Inspection menu screen Sections and Laterals Editing section properties You have the possibililty to determine the name of the section yourself. • Select the section or lateral you want to edit. • Press • NOTE! A section name within a project always has to be unique, a project cannot contain two sections with the same name. Deleting a section To be able to delete a section you have to switch to the project overview system dialog.
Sections and Laterals Inspection menu screen Combining inspections You have the possibility to combine two inspections into one, which were created under one section / lateral. In the following, the combining is shown using the example of an aborted inspection (due to the fact that the opposite side could not be reached). CAUTION! Risk of data loss! Do not delete inspections or combined inspections.
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Inspection menu screen Sections and Laterals • • The inspections are successfully combined. The combined inspection is displayed as separate inspection below the other inspections of the section / lateral. The combined inspections are also shown in the report / report preview.
Sections and Laterals Inspection menu screen Procedures for inspections You have the possibility to inspect a pipeline network in two ways: – Inspecting sections comprehensively, – Inspecting sections step by step. After reaching the end node of the section, the complete inspection video of the section is saved. The laterals are inspected when the camera is retracted / pulled back as soon as a connection point in the section is reached.
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Inspection menu screen Sections and Laterals • Record all observations until you reach the end node of the lateral. • Stop the video recording and close the inspection of the lateral. The inspection video of the lateral is stopped and saved. •...
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Sections and Laterals Inspection menu screen • To inspect the lateral, proceed in the same way as for the inspection of the section: • Start the inspection of the selected lateral and the video recording. • Record all observations until you reach the end node of the lateral. •...
Inspection menu screen Observations Observations Use observations to add detailed damage overlays in the video image during a sewer inspection. While executing an inspection you can add new events, edit or delete observations. When analyzing your inspection data you can precisely identify the point at which later maintenance work must be undertaken based on the observations.
Observations Inspection menu screen Setting the distance With this function you can set the distance where the observation was made. • Press in the status bar. • • If you want to cancel the entry and return to the previous screen press Quick input Observation codes can be entered directly to save time.
Inspection menu screen Repeating last observation code Repeating last observation code Here you can repeat the last observation code that will have the same parameters (category, details, etc.) like the one entered before. • To repeat the last observation code press BCCB NOTE! If no observation was created before, 3 dots are displayed under the symbol and the button is inactive, i.e.
Repeating last observation code Inspection menu screen Selecting an observation favorite To select observation favorites proceed as follows: • • Press The submenu of the observation favorites is expanded. • To select a saved observation favorite press the favorite you want to select, e.g. •...
Inspection menu screen Project overview Project overview • To open the project overview with information about the current active project press NOTE! There is a direct relation between the information in the project data overview and the address book. You can access the contact Contact management You have the possibilty to collect and enter details about customers, project managers and contractors.
Project overview Inspection menu screen Importing contacts With this function you can import contacts from a USB storage device to your control panel • Connect a USB storage device to your control panel. • Press • Press • • Select the contacts in the selection dialog that you want to import from the USB storage device. •...
Inspection menu screen Picture gallery Picture gallery • To open the picture gallery press The picture gallery with the pictures taken is displayed. Viewing pictures in full-screen mode • Select the picture/s you want to view. • Press or double-tap on the screen. •...
Video gallery Inspection menu screen Renaming pictures • Select the picture/s you want to rename. • Press • Enter the name for the picture. • • To return to the previous screen press Editing allocated observation • Select a picture. •...
Inspection menu screen Creating an inspection report Creating an inspection report With the VC500 you have the possibility to create inspection reports directly from the control panel. • To open a preview of an inspection report press An inspection report preview is displayed. NOTE! You have the opportunity to have a logo of the contractor be displayed in the left top corner of the inspection report.
Creating an inspection report Menu section devices Menu section devices NOTE! As soon as you open the compenents control the view switches to the main inspection screen and the control of the components can take place during the inspection. In the menu section devices the following functions are available: Button Description Camera menu...
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Menu section devices Creating an inspection report Button Description Laser intensity Provided that the connected camera module has an integrated laser it can be switched on and off with the function button. The laser intensity at system start corresponds to the last value set. •...
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Creating an inspection report Menu section devices The following menus are in the Camera Control on page 2: – – Exposure mode – White balance – Light - ENVIROSIGHTCameraSystemDefault • • • • • • •...
Menu section devices Creating an inspection report Exposure mode popup To open the exposure-mode menu, press This menu allows you to adjust the exposure modes. The following modes are available: – Manual mode ( – Auto mode ( – Shutter priority ( –...
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Creating an inspection report Menu section devices • To activate the manual mode, press You can change all values manually. • To change the shutter value, move the slider (1) to the desired value (0 to +21). • To change the aperture value, move the slider (2) to the desired value (0 to +17). •...
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Menu section devices Creating an inspection report White balance popup To open the White Balance menu press This menu allows you to adjust the following settings: – R-Gain / B-Gain – Automatic white balance – Exposure Compensation • To increase the red / blue values of the camera, move the slider up. •...
Cable reel functions Menu section devices Cable reel functions CAUTION! Make sure not to drive over the camera cable to avoid damaging the cable. With the invert mode being activated the winding direction of the cable reel also changes when operated manually! The following function buttons are available in the cable reel menu Button Description...
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Menu section devices Cable reel functions When driving backwards from the inspection position the Auto Stop function allows you to automatically stop the crawler at a certain position, e.g. before reaching the lower position, when moving back from the inspection position. This function assists the user in retrieving the crawler. The AutoStop function only works, if the crawler is moved backwards with active cruise control.
Crawler functions Menu section devices Button Description Reel invert mode When activating the reel invert mode it is possible to drive backwards into a pipeline with the crawler. • To activate or deactivate the reel invert mode press When the reel invert mode is activated, the crawler moves forwards and the cable is being rewound. When the crawler moves backwards, the cable is being unwound.
Menu section devices Crawler functions Shifting between gears (RX400) The gears are shifted electrically, which is also possible during operation. In 1st gear the crawler has a high traction force, while crawler speed is reduced by approximately 50%. In 2nd gear the crawler has a high speed, while its traction force is reduced by approximately 50%. NOTE! After shifting gears wait for about 5 seconds before moving the crawler.
Crawler functions Menu section devices Button Description Camera elevator • To center the camera head inside the pipe automatically press (Only for the RX400 crawler). • To raise the camera elevator press and hold • To lower the camera elevator press and hold The current elevator position is shown in the status display in mm and % AntiRoll •...
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Menu section devices Crawler functions Button Description Position calibration If the crawler is inside an inclined pipe it is possible to calibrate the crawler in a way that this inclination is conside- red to be the zero position. • To execute the position calibration press The roll indicator of the crawler is set back to zero.
Crawler functions Menu section diagnostics Menu section diagnostics The following functions are included in the diagnosticis settings: Function button Description ATEX and pressure monitor - Device - ATEX Status - Pressure sensor 1 - Pressure sensor 2 - ATEX Monitor on/off System overview - Device name - Node-ID...
Menu section diagnostics ATEX monior menu ATEX monior menu Here you receive information on ATEX-relevant error and alarm messages and the ATEX status of connected components. • Press to access the ATEX menu. – Time – Type – Message Exporting ATEX messages You have the possibility to export the ATEX mesages to an external storage device.
ATEX monior menu Menu section diagnostics Select the directory to which the ATEX messages should be exported. • To refress the directory structure press • To start the data transfer press • Press to cancel the saving process and to return to the previous screen. ATEX status of connected components •...
Menu section diagnostics System device overview System device overview • This menu provides information on the connected components. Designation Description Device name Description of the connected component Node Id Node Id of the connected component SW Version Current software version of the connected component Device Id Serial number of the connected component Description...
System device overview Menu section diagnostics Designation Value / unit Status Elevator Pressure mbar Pressure too low Pressure too high Pressure Unknown Pressure Sensor Not Available Extra Light 1. Pressure mbar Pressure too low Pressure too high Pressure Unknown Pressure Sensor Not Available Extra Light 2.
Menu section diagnostics Event log Event log • To open the event log menu press In this menu the event history log of miscellaneous messages will be displayed. The event log contains the following information: Column name Description Type Type of dialog or message Message number Time information Date and time of the displayed message or dialog...
• To refresh the directory structure press • To start the data transfer press • Press to cancel the saving process and to return to the previous screen. Service area The service area is only accessible for ENVIROSIGHT and service partner employees.
Menu section settings Event log Menu section settings The following functions are included in the settings section: Function button Description Language & Time support OSD settings menu - OSD settings - Free text box simulation - Inspection elements simulation Advanced settings System - video and picture format - display brightness...
In this menu you have the following options: – – OSD settings – Free text simulation – Simulation of inspection elements (not possible in a Simple Project) • To open the OSD settings, press • - ENVIROSIGHT crawler system - ENVIROSIGHT push camera system...
Menu section settings Language and Time support • • • • • • To exit the OSD settings press • If you have dane any OSD changes and want to save the changes, press in the message screen. • To exit the OSD settings without saving press OSD settings In this menu you can adjust several parameters: –...
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Language and Time support Menu section settings In these sections you can change the caption, visibility, units, color of background and foreground as well as other attributes. • To activate the visibility press in the line of the respective parameter. •...
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Menu section settings Language and Time support • • To preview the changes press You have the opportunity to add a picture to the OSD screen via USB (e.g. company logo, pictures of manholes, pipes, etc.) • Connect a USB storage device to the control panel. •...
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Language and Time support Menu section settings General Settings – Display time – Line position – Column position – Text color – Background color • Setting the number of lines • • Managing Favorites • To add text press • The entered text is saved as a favorite.
Menu section settings Language and Time support Free text box simulation You can use the free text box simulation to simulate the free text and to change the following parameters: – Text position – Text color – Background color • To perform the free text box simulation press •...
Language and Time support Menu section settings Simulation of the inspection elements With this button you can display selected inspecton texts. You also have the possibility to change the following parameters: – Text position – Text color – Background color –...
Menu section settings Advanced settings Advanced settings Go to the settings section in the main menu. • Press to access the advanced settings. The overview screen for the system is displayed. In this section you can change parameters and settings for: –...
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Advanced settings Menu section settings You can change the display orientation of your control panel. • To change the display orientation open the dropdown list: Designation Description Auto The display orientation (rotation) is performed automatically depending on the rotation of the control panel. Down You have the opportunity to mirror the display content on an external monitor.
Menu section settings Advanced settings Here you have the possibility to enable / disable the color mode. The color mode visually groups functional areas. Color Functional area Purple Video recording - observations - photo Green Cable reel and crawler Blue Camera Orange Others - free text - measurement tools...
Advanced settings Menu section settings Network settings In this section you can read how to connect your VC500 control panel to the Internet. Make sure to connect your VC500 to the Internet at least once a week. Here you can change the following parameters: –...
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Menu section settings Advanced settings The WiFi password is saved after the connection is established. The VC500 will automatically establish a connection to known WiFi networks in the future. • • The availabe WiFi networks are displayed. • Select the desired network. •...
• Plug in the USB plugs into the VC500 and your PC. Use the CVO interface and the USB cables provided by ENVIROSIGHT. You can also use a standard USB to serial adapter cable. Make sure that this cable has a FTDI chipset.
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Menu section settings Advanced settings You have the possibilityto reset the system to factory settings • To open the popup menu for factory reset press • • To abort the factory reset press • Connect a USB device to the control panel. •...
Update management Menu section settings Update management All settings, projects and user data, etc. will be kept when performing a software update. If you operate an AGILIOS pusch camera system with the VC500 and you want to update your control panel the update is not possible when the system is running on battery mode.
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Menu section settings Update management Performing an USB update the USB device. Otherwise the update will fail. • • • After a few seconds the screen turns black and the system checks the connected USB drive for updates. The system automatically performs the update process. The installation of the new version can take up to ten minutes.
Procedure 3D pipe run recording 3D pipe run recording of the course of the basic pipelines on a property. Procedure In order to carry out an inspection with 3D pipe course recording, the following basic procedure must be followed: • Create a project. •...
3D pipe run recording Overview 3D Inspection view Overview 3D Inspection view In order to always have the live video and the pipe run in sight during an inspection with a 3D pipe run recording, the software offers a third inspection screen (split screen).
Basic functions of the 3D pipe run recording 3D pipe run recording Basic functions of the 3D pipe run recording The following are the basic functions of the 3D inspection view. Function Button Description Layers popup - Map on/off: Show or hide map - Grid on/off: Show or hide grid - Take 3D/2D photo: Take a screenshot of the current 3D view - All labels on/off: Show or hide all labels...
3D pipe run recording Creating a Project • To zoom in on the 3D view, press and slide in the direction of the arrow. • To zoom out of the 3D view, press and slide in the direction of the arrow. •...
Setting up the background for the 3D inspection view 3D pipe run recording – Customer – Entrepreneur – Project Manager • • • • Press The inspection overview is displayed. Setting up the background for the 3D inspection view From the inspection overview, you can open and set up the 3D view by specifying basic settings. •...
3D pipe run recording Setting up the background for the 3D inspection view Layer Popup This pop-up menu allows you to switch layers on or off in the 3D inspection view and add a plan. Function Button Description • To display a loaded plan, press the function button. •...
Setting up the background for the 3D inspection view 3D pipe run recording Function Button Description An Internet connection is required to load a map. zoom out of the map. • To display the map, press the function button. • To hide the map again, press the function button again. Setting up a plan In the popup-menu a loaded plan can be positioned, scaled and aligned.
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3D pipe run recording Setting up the background for the 3D inspection view Funktionsbutton Beschreibung • To scale a plan according to the map, press the function button. • • Set a second point on the map by tapping on it(on the opposite corner of the building, which is also visible on the map).
Creating a new section / lateral 3D pipe run recording Creating a new section / lateral • Select The screen for entering the structure and inspection data for the section / lateral and node is displayed. • , if the data of the previously created section / lateral shall be copied. The screen for entering the structure and inspection data for the section / lateral and node is displayed and you can complete missing data if necessary.
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3D pipe run recording Creating a new section / lateral In this input screen you can enter the following data: – Structure data (current section/lateral) – Inspection data (associated inspection) – Data of the upper node – Data of the lower node •...
Creating a new section / lateral 3D pipe run recording Positioning nodes NOTE! At least one node (= start position for the inspection) has to be set. If the position of the end node is known, it can also be positioned on the map immediately.
3D pipe run recording Creating a new section / lateral Moving the node (XY) • To move a manhole at a later date, tap on the desired manhole. • Open opearation tools • To move the manhole tap • To position the manhole at a different location, tap on this location. •...
Starting the inspection of the section / lateral 3D pipe run recording Example: Distance measured from the left and right house corner to the node • • Press to return to the inspection overview. Starting the inspection of the section / lateral •...
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3D pipe run recording Starting the inspection of the section / lateral NOTE! If both nodes of a section / laterals have already been positioned in the 3D view, the start direction is automa- tically aligned in the direction of the end node. However, the start direction can be changed as described above. front view.
Performing an inspection of the section / lateral 3D pipe run recording Performing an inspection of the section / lateral NOTE! For a 3D pipe run recording it is important that bends and laterals are recorded correctly, as the 3D pipe run is displayed based on this information and the meter counter value.
3D pipe run recording Performing an inspection of the section / lateral Closing the inspection of a section / lateral • The 3D inspection screen is displayed. • • • tTo inspect additional sections / laterals proceed as follows: • •...
Section selection functions 3D pipe run recording Section selection functions Tap on a section to select the following pop-up menu. In this popup you have the following options when selecting a node: Function Button Description Turning the section direction • Tap on a point on the map to change the posture direction. •...
3D pipe run recording 3D/2D View 3D/2D View Here you have the possibility to set different perspectives for the 3D view. Function Button Description • To activate the bird‘s eye view, press the function button. • To activate the front view, press the function button. •...
Post-editing 3D pipe run recording Post-editing The 3D pipe run can be post-edited after the inspection. Rotating the section / lateral • The inspection overview is displayed. • In the inspection overview press The 3D view is displayed. • In the 3D view, tap on the section / lateral you want to rotate. The selected section / lateral is higlighted in blue.
3D pipe run recording Post-editing Changing the inclination of a section / lateral • The inspection overview is displayed. • In the inspection overview press The 3D view is displayed. • In the 3D view, tap on the section / lateral for which you want to change the inclination. The selected section / lateral is highlighted in blue.
Post-editing 3D pipe run recording Connecting section / lateral with nodes In case a section in the 3D view does not optically reach the associated end node or protrudes beyond the associated end node, this section / lateral can be subsequently connected to the end node. NOTE! This function can only be used if the start and end nodes have been named and positioned when creating the section / lateral.
3D pipe run recording Post-editing Moving nodes (XY) • The inspection overview is displayed. • In the inspection overview press The 3D view is displayed. • In the 3D view, tap on the node that you want to move. The selected node is highlighted in blue. •...
Post-editing 3D pipe run recording Changing the bend of a section / lateral • The inspection overview is displayed. • The selected section / lateral is highlighted in blue. • The selected observation is highlighted in blue. • Press • In this input screen, change the necessary information, e.g. the bend direction, change of direction or arc position. •...
3D pipe run recording Post-editing Renaming the node of a section / lateral • The inspection overview is displayed. • The selected section / lateral is highlighted in blue. • Press • • Enter the new name for this node. •...
Post-editing 3D pipe run recording Changing the background of the 3D inspection view • The inspection overview is displayed. • Press The 3D inspection view is displayed. To switch layers on or off, proceed as follows: • Press The function buttons for the Layers pop-up are displayed. •...
3D pipe run recording Creating an as-built plan Creating an as-built plan This provides an overview of the course of the ground pipes, e.g. on a property. To access the as-built plan preview, press in the main menu in the Inspection section. Here you have the following options: Function Button Description...
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Creating an as-built plan 3D pipe run recording Function Button Description Taking a 3D photo To insert a photo of the 3D view into the as-built plan, you have the following options: • Press the function button. The 3D view is displayed. •...
Data Valdation Creating an as-built plan Data Valdation logical deviations and input errors. This allows input errors to be eliminated quickly and easily. Data validation thus ensures high data quality for the transfer of the project to other software systems. The result of the data validation can simply be attached to the inspection report. Running Data Validation To run the data validation, please proceed as follows: •...
Creating an as-built plan Data Valdation Warning messagess If the operator wishes to attach a validation report to the inspection report without a validation report having been generated previously, an error message is displayed. It is possible to generate validation reports several times. If a validation report has already been attached to an inspection report and the operator wants to attach a new report, a validation report check is performed.
Lightviewer Exporting Data Lightviewer The Light Viewer is an installation-free program for viewing projects created with the VC500. Among other things, the user has the possibility to view the following: – – PDF reports. Exporting Data • Open Project Management •...
Using Lightviewer Lightviewer Using Lightviewer Starting Lightviewer • Double-click the Lightviewer application (.exe). The main overview is displayed. The main overview of the Light Viewer is divided into the following areas: The height and width of the individual areas can be changed. •...
Lightviewer Object Selection The following buttons can be used to toggle between sections, laterals and manholes: Function Button Description Show section Show lateral Show manholes Object Selection First of all, the desired inspection has to be selected in the Section or lateral overview. Then all available information such as the inspection report, observations and photos are automatically displayed.
Lightviewer Printing The following functions are available for playing the inspection videos: Function Button Description Play Pause Code Information Navigate to any position within the video Printing The following navigation buttons are located above the inspection report: Function Button Description Zoom in report Zoom out report Page width zoom...
Viewing 3D Pipe Network Lightviewer Viewing 3D Pipe Network If the inspected pipe network in the project has been captured in 3D, the network can be viewed using a 3D viewer. The 3D Viewer is started as follows: The 3D network is displayed.
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Lightviewer Viewing 3D Pipe Network Use the navigation buttons in the upper area to navigate in the plan: Funktionsbutton Beschreibung Scale/zoom the plan to the ideal view Zoom entire plan Move plan Rotate plan Optimally scale current view With the navigation cube the plan can be rotated in any direction. To do this, simply click on the desired page or edge.
Viewing 3D Pipe Network Controlling the system with the remote control Controlling the system with the remote control To facilitate the operation of the ROVVER X system and to extend the working radius, you can control certain functions with the remote control. Information about how to control the system with the remote control can be found in the ROVVER X user manual.
Technical Data VC500 control panel Technical Data VC500 control panel Display type Display format 16:10 Display size (diagonal) Display resolution 1280 x 800 px Display brightness 1280 cd/m² Viewing angle (hor. / vert.) 150° / 150° Interfaces 2 x USB 2.0 (Typ A) 1 x Ethernet (RJ45) 1 x HDMI 1 x analog Video OUT (BNC)
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Device take-back at the end of service life...
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