SAFETY Safety UEMSI/HTV cares greatly about operator safety. We recommend that all field personnel operating pipeline inspection equipment should be aware of all safety precautions listed in this manual and other safety data in compliance with OSHA standards. Failure to follow these precautions may result in injury.
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Do not attempt to service the Express™ PCU or battery yourself as opening may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards and will void the warranty. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel; contact UEMSI/HTV directly at (877) 389-9999 for any service related needs. Environmental Range of Operation and Storage Never leave the Express™...
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION General The UEMSI/HTV Express™ wireless smart push-pole camera system is a rugged, lightweight, portable unit capable of meeting a wide variety of small diameter pipe or vent inspection needs. The image sensor of the camera is a solid-state charge-coupled device (CCD) with a high degree of sensitivity.
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Shown is the Level Eye self-leveling camera head. (Part #75-3150-000). (Figure 2) Note: UEMSI/HTV camera heads contains a white colored water indicator that will turn red (if wet) indicating a need for service. (Figure 1)
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Push Reel The push reel (Figure 3) safely stores and dispenses the push-pole video cable and camera head. It is durable, lightweight, and contains wheels for mobility. Figure 3 A brake handle is provided to keep the cable basket from rotating when transporting the unit. The push reel also features a quick-disconnect block termination.
System Controls The system control portion contains the necessary controls for operation and displays the voltage of the system. The following is a description of each component along with its associated functions. Power Switch There is a battery-mounted toggle switch that controls DC power to the PCU. The switch is either “ON”...
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™ ™ ™ Operation with Apple iPhone or iPad Download the "G CAM" app from the Apple™ APP Store™. Powering PCU on and connecting to the “G CAM" App: 1. Plug the 12-volt lithium battery into the black power cord inside the Express™ PCU. 2.
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Recording Videos: 1. While live video is displayed on your device, choose the "REC" icon to record video. 2. To stop recording, press the “REC” button again. Capturing Photos: 1. While live video is displayed on your device, choose the "PICTURE" icon to take a photo. Viewing Photos: 1.
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Emailing, Sharing or Saving Photo and Video Files: 1. Open the "G CAM" app. 2. Tap the "ALBUMS" icon, which will bring you to your saved files in the “G CAM” app. 3. Choose the photo or video file you wish to send, then tap "SHARE" on the right side of the screen.
1. Before proceeding watch our YouTube video for further help removing the camera head. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rugGz5FL2sM&t=1s&ab_channel=UEMSI 2. Use caution when removing camera head to not damage the black coily power cord. 3. To detach the camera head from the spring termination (Part #03-0400-100), hook the spanner wrench (Part #94-0400-000) (Figure 2) onto the end of the spring and hold it.
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See our YouTube™ video for further help installing the camera head. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkUdSL2XlpU&t=69s&ab_channel=UEMSI Camera Light Head Dome Cleaning To help keep the best picture quality possible, the camera dome/sapphire window must be cleaned with a mild detergent (such as Dawn®) water mixture.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Camera Head options UEMSI/HTV offers two camera head options. One camera is self-leveling and the other is non-self-leveling. The Level Eye is our self-leveling camera option which makes smaller pipe/vent inspections easier to perform as it keeps the image orientated correctly on screen; it is 1.4”...
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It is also recommended that all axles be lubricated periodically. Inline 512 MHz Transmitter (sonde) UEMSI/HTV offers a 512 MHz inline transmitter (sonde) (Part #75-2500-100) to assist with your location needs. (Figure 4) The inline transmitter is installed on the push cable directly behind the camera head and has its own 4”...
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Figure 6 Roller Type Skids UEMSI/HTV manufactures rugged metal skids for use in 6,” 8,” 10,” and 12” pipelines. These skids are most effective on straight paths where the camera requires centering. (Figure 7) There is a required camera adapter sleeve to hold the camera head that is required for use...
(1) year from the purchase date. The customer will be responsible for freight charges to UEMSI/HTV. If the customer requests the camera to be shipped next day or second day, the customer will be responsible for the difference between UPS Ground charges and air freight charges.
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