Table of Contents
Troubleshooting
Summary of Contents for WCT Vivax-Metrotech vCam-6
- Page 1 User Handbook (English Edition) Version 1.0 P/N:4.04.000087 rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Setting the Reel Type............................17 4.2.9 Restore the Factory Default Settings......................18 4.2.10 Update the Control Module Firmware......................18 4.2.11 Update the Control Module Start Screen....................21 rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343... - Page 4 Using the Cable Reels............................41 8.1.3 Mounting the Control Module........................42 8.1.4 Remove the Control Module..........................44 8.1.5 Deployment of the Pushrod Cable.......................44 Camera Heads and Terminations............................47 rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343...
- Page 5 Applying a Locate Signal onto the Pushrod......................67 11.3 VM-540 Sonde and Camera Locator........................68 Accessories.....................................72 12.1 Skid Range..................................72 12.2 Accessories...................................72 12.3 Camera and Sonde Locators............................73 Troubleshooting..................................74 rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343...
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Page 6: General Safety Instructions
Do not mix partially discharged and fully charged cells in the same battery pack – do not mix old with new. • Never attempt to charge alkaline batteries. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 2 of 76... -
Page 7: Service & Support
D34-HD and D34-C are 34mm / 1.3” in diameter and used on the Type-CP reel. D46-HD and D46-CP are 46mm / 1.5” in diameter and used on the Type-CP reel. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 Page 3 of 76 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343... -
Page 8: Firmware Revision Location
On our website you can fill out a “Service Center Request” form, print it and include it with the unit when shipping. If the unit must be returned, package it well and ship by a traceable method. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 Page 4 of 76 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343... -
Page 9: Introduction
Two fuses are included. One will need to be installed to allow the internal battery to 10 Amp, 250 Volt Fuse charge. (And one spare) rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 5 of 76... -
Page 10: Vcam-6 Control Module Overview
Use this key while viewing videos recorded on the control module. Press to resume Play Video a paused video. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 6 of 76... - Page 11 RCA Video Out Socket to connect to an external monitor or other devices. RCA Audio Out Socket to connect to an external audio device. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 7 of 76...
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Page 12: Vcam Series Cable Reels Overview
Type-CP reel which allows for viewing at a comfortable height. All vCam series reels with pushrod are supplied with: rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 8 of 76... -
Page 13: Type-Cp Standard Reel
The sonde locate signal emits from this cup. This locate signal can be picked up on Sonde the surface by a utility or sonde locator with matching frequency. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 9 of 76... -
Page 14: Mx Mini Reel
Rubber Feet Sonde Frame Termination Spring Pushrod Reel Connection Hub Camera Interconnect Cable Socket Reel Drum Horizontal Position Feet rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 10 of 76... -
Page 15: Initial Control Module Setup
The typical charging time to fully charge a completely discharged battery will be approximately five hours and provide approximately five hours of use. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 11 of 76... -
Page 16: The Interconnect Cable
Pressing the keyboard F10 key once will bring up the File menu, pressing twice will bring up the Setup Menu. Pressing the ESC key twice will close either menu and return to the main viewing screen. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 12 of 76... -
Page 17: Keyboard Keys Used In The Setup Menu
Press the Enter key to confirm the choice. A dialog box will appear stating the system will reboot to complete the change. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 13 of 76... -
Page 18: Setting The Default Storage
Hard Drive (Default) Free:746.105GB Total:971.525GB All Files Video Picture Other Storage File Setup rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 14 of 76... -
Page 19: Setting The Distance Counter
Navigate to the “OK” button and then press the Enter key when done. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 15 of 76... -
Page 20: Setting The Sonde Frequency
The Wi-Fi administration sets the SSID, IP address and password for the control module’s Wi-Fi. This area is locked for factory and authorized repair use only. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 16 of 76... -
Page 21: Setting The Reel Type
The distance counter is for reference only. It is important that you verify the actual position and depth with a Sonde Locator or Pipe & Cable Locator before excavating. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 17 of 76... -
Page 22: Restore The Factory Default Settings
Make a note of the control module’s current software version before running the update. When the update is completed you can compare the before and after versions. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 18 of 76... - Page 23 .bin or .soc and press Use the up and down Enter. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 19 of 76...
- Page 24 The control module will re-boot when it is finished. The control module must re-boot to complete the update. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 20 of 76...
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Page 25: Update The Control Module Start Screen
About selection. Press Enter and the firmware version information will be displayed. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 21 of 76... -
Page 26: Video Out
Press the Enter key. Use the left arrow key or ESC key to return to the Setup menu. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 22 of 76... -
Page 27: Video Recording And Picture Image Capture
Only videos or pictures that were originally created in the control module will appear in the file list sub-menu and be viewed on the control module. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 23 of 76... -
Page 28: File List Sub-Menu
When the hard drive fills with videos and pictures the preview will take longer to pop up and play. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 24 of 76... -
Page 29: File Option Sub-Menu
F10 Menu key the setup menu is used to make changes to the control module functions or options. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 25 of 76... -
Page 30: Video Recording And Playback Controls
Keeping the hard drive free also limits loss in the case of a catastrophic event. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 26 of 76... -
Page 31: Making A Video Recording
During a video recording the following options are operational and usable: • Wi-Fi • Sonde • Microphones • Full Text writer rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 27 of 76... -
Page 32: Jpeg Image Picture Capture
During video playback the following options are operational and usable: • Wi-Fi • Rewind and fast forward rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 28 of 76... -
Page 33: View Picture Image Files
Other Storage File File Setup Setup The file rename confirmation message will appear and disappear after four seconds. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 29 of 76... -
Page 34: Copy, Move Or Delete Videos And Pictures
Total number of files to be processed. • • Size in MB already processed. Total size of all selected files. • • Cancel option. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 30 of 76... -
Page 35: File Format Of Sd Cards And Usb Devices
Try and recopy the file again making sure not to interrupt the process until it is completely finished. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 31 of 76... -
Page 36: Avi Video Format
Select Windows Media Player. If Windows Media Player is not shown on the list of available software, you will have to select “Choose Default Program” in the bottom right corner. Select “Windows Media Player” here. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 32 of 76... -
Page 37: Other Media Players
Consult the manufacturer or your local IT department for technical support on these items. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 33 of 76... -
Page 38: Features Available During Recording
Press and hold the Ctrl key then use – (dash) and + (plus) to lower and raise the playback volume. and + to raise playback volume and – to lower playback volume rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 34 of 76... -
Page 39: Display And Backlight Settings
Use the camera LED Dimmer knob on the front panel to raise, lower or turn off the camera’s LED lighting. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 35 of 76... -
Page 40: Text Writer
Text Writer is on, the current page number is shown on the bottom right of the screen. When turned off the page number is not shown. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 36 of 76... - Page 41 At any time during the recording press the ESC key to clear the text from the screen. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 37 of 76...
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Page 42: Text Writer Components
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Page 43: Digital Zoom
While the zoom box is shown press up to three times more to increase the digital zoom level. While using the zoom feature no other keys on the keyboard, top panel or front panel will be useable. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 39 of 76... -
Page 44: Wi-Fi And Ethernet
Connection Settings for Apps Please refer to the setup and operation instructions for the app available from our websit. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 40 of 76... -
Page 45: Cable Reels
Do not use the control module as a handle to move the reel. Remove the control module or use the handle of the reel to move the reel. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 41 of 76... -
Page 46: Mounting The Control Module
Use the Velcro strap attached to the interconnect cable to secure the cable in place. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 42 of 76... - Page 47 Leave some slack in the cable to prevent any broken internal wires where the cable meets the connector. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 43 of 76...
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Page 48: Remove The Control Module
Type-CP Standard Reel Cable Guide Locking Brake Friction Brake MX Mini Reel Cable Guide Locking Brake and Friction Brake rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 44 of 76... - Page 49 Run water in the pipe while inspecting. Inspect downstream with water running to lessen the friction in the pipe and to wash away dirt that may collect on the camera lens. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 45 of 76...
- Page 50 When retrieving the pushrod take care and try to lay the rod in the cage in layers while wiping the rod free of water and debris. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 46 of 76...
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Page 51: Camera Heads And Terminations
Camera Head Face Sapphire glass lens Polycarbonate LED cover Camera Head Body Groove for skid setscrews Camera housing rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 47 of 76... -
Page 52: Camera Head Options
Self-Leveling 46mm / 1.8” diameter Contact a local Vivax-Metrotech distributor or local office for ordering information, applications, compatibility and pricing. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 48 of 76... -
Page 53: Spring Termination Parts
“lead spring coil” which is used with the camera removal tool to remove the camera from the spring and the spring from the base. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 49 of 76... -
Page 54: Coiled Cable Assembly
Floating Camera Nut Main Cable Floating Camera Nut Connector Base Rear (short pushrod end) Front (long camera end) rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 50 of 76... -
Page 55: Lanyard Set
Spring Kit, 12mm Standard (33mm dia. x Kit includes a Spring, Coiled Cord Assembly and pair 11-3/4” / 30cm long spring) of Steel Lanyards rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 51 of 76... -
Page 56: Removing The Camera Head - D34 And D46 Series Cameras
After the camera head is completely off of the spring, unscrew the floating camera nut from the base of the camera by turning it counter-clockwise. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 52 of 76... -
Page 57: Removing The Standard Reel's Termination Spring And Coiled Cable
Using the tool turn the spring counter clockwise until the spring is loose enough to be removed by hand. Completely remove the spring. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 53 of 76... -
Page 58: Installing The Standard Reel's Coiled Cable And Termination Spring
The coiled cable assembly is the electrical connection between the pushrod and camera head. This is better checked while attached to the termination base and camera head. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 54 of 76... -
Page 59: Pre-Checking The Termination Spring
Failure to do so may result in shorting out the camera head. Clamp the pushrod into a vice at the base of the termination. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 55 of 76... - Page 60 Insert the coiled cable connector into the termination base. Hand tighten only. Do not use any tools to tighten this connection. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 56 of 76...
- Page 61 10. Slide the spring over the coiled cable assembly. 11. Screw the spring into the termination base. Hand tighten to termination, do not use any tools. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 57 of 76...
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Page 62: Pre-Checking The Camera Head Before Installing
The Polycarbonate LED cover is the section of the face of the camera that covers the LEDs. Visually check the inside and outside radius for chips and cracks. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 58 of 76... -
Page 63: Installing The D34 And D46 Series Camera Heads
Feed the coiled cable with lanyards through the spring. Feed an amount that is comfortable to work with. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 59 of 76... -
Page 64: Removing And Installing The D18-Mx And D26-Mx Camera Heads Onto The Mx Mini Reel
Wear clean rubber gloves if possible. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 60 of 76... -
Page 65: Removing And Installing The Mx Spring Assembly
Continue to screw on the spring until the O-Ring is no longer visible. Hand tighten only. Do not use any tools to install the camera head or spring assembly. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 61 of 76... -
Page 66: Camera Skids
Slide the camera head into the skid until the head is flush with the front of the skid. Use a hex key or screwdriver to secure the skid to the camera head. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 62 of 76... -
Page 67: Guide Skid Installation
Slide the camera head into the skid until the head is flush with the front of the skid. Use a hex key to secure the skid to the camera head. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 63 of 76... -
Page 68: Removable Rubber Guard Skids
Light Kit Mounting Nut - Used to secure the accessory light kit onto the skid. Socket Head Cap Screws - Used to hold the skid in place. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 64 of 76... -
Page 69: Type-B Skid Installation
Unscrews to allow the battery installation. On/Off Switch To turn the lights on and off. Battery Tube Holds the three AA Alkaline batteries. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 65 of 76... -
Page 70: Type-B Light Kit Installation
Align light kit battery tubes with light kit grooves on skid. Apply even pressure to push the light kit into place. Hand tighten the light kit mounting nut. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 66 of 76... -
Page 71: Locating Sondes And Pushrod
So that the leads from the transmitter are not crossing earth over the path of the pushrod in the pipe. Insert the transmitter’s ground stake in earth approximately five feet at a right angle to the reel. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 67 of 76... -
Page 72: Vm-540 Sonde And Camera Locator
A short press will calculate the depth to a sonde. Press and hold to enter frequency select Frequency Selection menu, short press to exit the menu. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 68 of 76... - Page 73 Do not use the VM-540 to identify cables if they are live. Always dig with caution. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 69 of 76...
- Page 74 Sonde as the ghost signals are not directly over the Sonde. The largest one is the true position. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 70 of 76...
- Page 75 Always “Call Before You Dig” and follow your own company’s safety practices. Always follow local, state and national regulations. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 71 of 76...
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Page 76: Accessories
Use drip bags when working indoors to help prevent water and debris from falling off the pushrod onto a floor or carpet. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 72 of 76... -
Page 77: Camera And Sonde Locators
33 kHz, 512 Hz, and 640 Hz. Contact a local Vivax-Metrotech distributor or local office for ordering information, applications, compatibility and pricing. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 73 of 76... -
Page 78: Troubleshooting
Check the battery level. When the battery is low the sonde may not operate. Check that the sonde frequency in the control module matches that of the sonde locator. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 74 of 76... - Page 79 PROBLEM: Dark or hard to view display: CHECK: Press the “F9 Display” key and check the display settings. Turn the camera LED lights up. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 75 of 76...
- Page 80 Check that the USB devise is a minimum of 8GB in size and not bigger than 128GB in size. Check that the USB device was formatted in FAT32 or NTSC file format. rrobertson@wctproducts.com | 13309 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 www.wctproducts.com | Phone: 800-WCT-PROD (928-7763) | Fax: 310-306-9343 Page 76 of 76...
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