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RIDGID SeeSnake CS1000 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual WARNING! Read this Operator’s Manual carefully before using this tool. Failure to understand and follow the contents of this manual may result in electrical shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Recording Form for Machine Serial Number .................. 1 Safety Symbols ............................ 2 General Safey Rules ..........................2 Work Area Safety..........................2 Electrical Safety..........................2 Personal Safety..........................2 Equipment Use and Care........................ 3 Battery Use and Care........................3 Service............................. 3 Specific Safety Information ......................

  • Page 3: Recording Form For Machine Serial Number

    Record product serial number below as it appears on the nameplate. Serial...

  • Page 4: Safety Symbols

    Safety Symbols In this operator’s manual and on the product, safety symbols and signal words are used to communicate important safety information. This section is provided to improve understanding of these signal words and symbols. This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

  • Page 5: Equipment Use And Care

    Equipment Use and Care keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects y Do not force equipment. Use the correct equipment for that can make a connection from one terminal to another. your application.
  • Page 6 If in doubt, If you have any question concerning this RIDGID product: have the outlet inspected by a licensed electrician. y Contact SeeSnake Support for questions relating to...

  • Page 7: Description, Specifications, And Standard Equipment

    17.3 lb [7.84 kg] portal for all your pipe inspection, recording, monitoring, without batteries 14.65 lb [6.64 kg] and report generation needs. Use the CS1000 with RIDGID Closed Dimensions: SeeSnake reels and cameras to make a complete inspection system. Length 14.3 in [36.3 cm]...

  • Page 8: Cs1000 Components

    CS1000 Components Front Cover LCD Screen Mini Keypad Keyboard Main Keypad Figure 2 – CS100 Front View Optional Batteries Serial # Label External Power Cord Figure 3 – CS1000 Rear View Ridge Tool Company 6 - English...
  • Page 9 Keyboard Keyboard LED Indicators Microphone Keypad Figure 4 – CS1000 Keyboard Photo Tag Key Arrow Keys Menu Key Sonde Key LED Brightness Key Photo Key Microphone Mute Key Video Key Image Flip Key Power Key Autolog Key Job Manager Key Job Review Key Select Key Zero Key...
  • Page 10 LED Brightness Key Battery Indicators Power Key Zero Key Sonde Key Video Out Transmitter Clip-on Keyboard Latch SeeSnake System Connector Cover Terminal (Connector not used) Figure 6 – Mini Keypad and Connections Video Out Port USB 2 USB 1 Factory Interface Port Connector Cover Figure 7 –...

  • Page 11: Icon Legend

    The CS1000 is made to view and record inspections with a SeeSnake inspection camera. Inspection equipment for other applications can be found in the Ridge Tool Catalog or online at www.RIDGID.com or Before each use, inspect your CS1000 and correct any www.RIDGID.eu.

  • Page 12: Placement

    Front Cover 5. Evaluate the work area and determine if any barriers are needed to keep bystanders away. Bystanders can The CS1000 front cover serves two purposes: it protects the distract the operator during use. If working near traffic, unit during transportation and storage, and it acts as a sun erect cones or other barriers to alert drivers.

  • Page 13: Connecting The Cs1000

    Powering the CS1000 aligned. The CS1000 can be powered with one or two RIDGID Li- 3. Tighten the outer locking sleeve (Item 3, Figure 10). Ion rechargeable battery or plugged into an outlet using...
  • Page 14 Checking Battery Status: Icons Table 5 You can monitor your battery levels using the two battery Battery Status LED Indicators icons in the bottom left corner of the screen. Table 4 shows LED Behavior Meaning the on-screen battery indicator icons. Left LED is Green Battery full charge Right LED is OFF...

  • Page 15: Interface Overview

    Interface Overview Icon Default Alternate Meaning Name State State Software Overview Highlights red when an autolog video recording is in The on-screen interface has three regions: Live View, Autolog progress. A splash screen Dashboard, and Status Bar. will appear in Live View. Highlights yellow when the microphone is ON.

  • Page 16: Keypad Overview

    Table 7 Icon Function Status Bar Folder Variations Takes a photo and opens a form where custom text or issue tags Icon Meaning Details Photo Tag can be added. Issue tags are a set The number in the icon signifies of descriptions and definitions of No Job the number of Jobs stored on your...
  • Page 17 it reaches minimum. At each end of the scale, a beep will Table 9 sound; indicating that the progression is changing direction. Mini Keypad Single-step mode (individual key presses) will increase the Icon Function brightness step-by-step until it reaches maximum and then decrease until it reaches minimum.
  • Page 18 The image on the screen will orient according to the camera’s cable underground by using a RIDGID SeekTech locator position and view. If the camera gets turned, the image will such as the NaviTrack II, Scout, SR-20, or SR-60.

  • Page 19: Operating Instructions

    Because locating frequencies from transmitters can distort of the following keys: the image on the monitor, turn the Sonde and the line y Autolog Key Opens a new job and starts recording transmitters OFF while inspecting the interior of a line and an Autolog video.

  • Page 20: Capturing And Creating Media

    Capturing and Creating Media Recording Autolog Video Autolog video recording allows the entire inspection to be captured in a compressed format. The smaller Autolog file allows faster file exportation over standard video files. Press the Autolog Key once to start recording an Autolog video.
  • Page 21 customer. Notes entered here will be included in reports 3. Use the Arrow Keys to find the Issue Tag alongside its associated photo. that describes the problem in the photo. The name of the Issue Tag will appear below the photo and the description will show up in the text box.

  • Page 22: Adding Job Information

    Photos can be saved to the job without adding a note or issue tag by simply pressing the Select Key when you first get to the Issue Tag and Note Screen. You can also exit the Issue Tag and Note Screen without saving the photo, any notes, or tags by using the down Arrow Key to move to highlight the “Cancel”...

  • Page 23: Reviewing A Job

    Adding a New Session It will sometimes occur that you want to do more than one inspection for the same job. For example, you may want to inspect a kitchen drain, basement drain, and roof vent all in one visit to discover the cause of a problem. Figure 32 –...
  • Page 24 Playback Video To watch a recently recorded video from the Job Review screen, use the right Arrow Key to navigate from the thumbnail of the video you want to play to the “Play” button and then press the Select Key Figure 37 –...
  • Page 25 Figure 39 – Report Fields in Job Review Screen Figure 41 – Preview Report in Job Manager 3. When “Report” appears highlighted in blue, press the Customer Report Preview right Arrow Key to navigate to the first information Figure 42 shows what your customer will see if you export field in the list.

  • Page 26: Closing A Job

    Closing a Job After completing the inspection and after adding images, text comments, and video clips close the job by pressing the Job Manager Key and then, with “Close Job” highlighted, press the Select Key . The data associated with the job will be saved in a report.

  • Page 27: Powering Off The Cs1000

    Figure 45 – Resuming a Closed Job Figure 46 – Close or Pause a Job If a job has been interrupted by the unit being shut down y Choose “Close Job and Power Down” to close the unexpectedly, such as by a power outage, a prompt asking job and turn OFF the CS1000.

  • Page 28: Configuring The Cs1000

    and press the Select Key to open the Job Browser. 2. Use the Select Key to check the jobs you want to recycle and to uncheck the jobs you want to leave in the Job Browser. Figure 49 – Set Job Storage Mode 3.
  • Page 29 View Recycled Jobs Select the Recycle Bin icon to bring up a list of recycled and to recover or permanently delete jobs. Restoring a job will return it to the Job Browser Permanently deleted jobs are not recoverable. Figure 53 – Enable Overlay Figure 54 –...

  • Page 30: Delivering Reports

    the count measurements display to either “feet” or “meters.” The selected choice will be highlighted in blue. y Use the left and right Arrow Keys to chose between “MM/DD/YYYY” or “DD/MM/YYYY” date formats. The selected choice will be highlighted in blue.
  • Page 31 Figure 58 – Select USB Function, Export Figure 60 – Select to Export a Customer Direct Report If you still have a job open when you insert the USB drive, 6. After pressing the Select Key you will see an export you will be asked if you want to close the job or keep it open.
  • Page 32 y To keep the job in the Job Browser , press the right Arrow Key to navigate to the “Cancel” button and press the Select Key Figure 63 – Recycle Copied Jobs 9. Remove USB drive and hand it to your customer. Instruct your customer to double-click the file called “report.html.”...

  • Page 33: Seesnake Hq Software

    SeeSnake HQ Software SeeSnake HQ can used on a laptop or desktop PC. With SeeSnake HQ, you can organize Jobs, customize Reports, generate CD/DVD versions for customers, and put Reports into a variety of file formats for various distribution methods. Figure 68 –...

  • Page 34: Cleaning

    CS1000. To reduce the risk operate. of serious injury, only use accessories specifically designed and recommended for use with the CS1000. Service and repair of the SeeSnake CS1000 must be performed by a RIDGID Independent Authorized Service Table 12 Center.

  • Page 35: Battery Disposal

    Battery Disposal For U.S. and Canada: The RBRC™ (Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation) Seal on the battery packs signifies that RIDGID has already paid the cost of recycling the Li- Ion battery packs. RBRC™, RIDGID®, and other battery suppliers have developed programs in the U.S.

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    Table 13 Troubleshooting Problem Probable Fault Solution Check power is correctly plugged in or battery is charged. No power to SeeSnake Press power key on CS1000 body or keypad. Check connections between CS1000 unit and SeeSnake. Video/Image not seen Connections faulty Make sure system cable is firmly connected to the System Connector on the front left edge of the keyboard.

  • Page 37: Issue Tag Icons And Descriptions

    Table 14 Issue Tag Icons and Descriptions Second Level Icon Issue Tag of Detail 1. Longitudinal Crack 2. Circumferential Cracks found in pipes can be the cause of leaks and/or eventually lead to other, 3. Multiple more serious problems (fractures, breaks, root intrusions, etc.). 1.
  • Page 38 Notes Ridge Tool Company 36 - English...
  • Page 39 Notes Ridge Tool Company English - 37...
  • Page 40 Pour toutes réparations au titre de la garantie, il convient d’expédier le produit complet en port product to RIDGE TOOL COMPANY, Elyria, Ohio, or any authorized RIDGID payé à la RIDGE TOOL COMPANY, Elyria, Ohio, ou bien le remettre à un réparateur RIDGID ®...

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