Home

GatorCam4™ - SPX Corporation

1. For further instructions consult the Flexisight Manager user guide Gatorcam4 Operation Manual 34 Section6 System operation This Section introduces the user to basic operation of the GatorCam4 system Note in particular the reel calibration procedure which must be completed every time the system is used Failure to calibrate the pushrod counter may lead to inaccurate distance readings AS assess your deployment and safety requirements before you begin Different environments may pose risks and challenges that you may be unaccustomed to As Check that no hazardous gases or vapors are present DO NOT USE the GatorCam4 system in potentially explosive environments As Seek assistance if required and always use correct heavy lifting practices The pushrod reel must be calibrated every time the controllers are switched on and connected to a reel Calibrating the rod counter is different to zeroing the rod counter Once the rod is correctly wound use the following procedure to calibrate the reel Calibration procedure e Ensure that the rod is layered evenly and correctly onto the reel and the end is level with the rod guide e Connect the controller to a power source e Switch the controller on e Note the welcome screen e Press OK on the keypad to continue e Immediately calibrate and zero the camera position by pressing F10 on the keyboard or pressing A and Y onthe keypad simultaneously e Once calibrated and zeroed the
2. For more information about digital video including how to set recording quality please refer to Section 5 8 You can save a screenshot of what is shown on the screen at any time even during recording or playback of a video The GatorCam4 controllers automatically create a time reference for every picture you take during a video recording Refer to Section 9 7 to see how you can use these markers to quickly review your video files NOTE If you capture a picture during a recording this will momentarily pause as the controllers save the JPG file to the storage memory device You can use these pictures in observations reports or just as a photographic evidence of your surveys 1 To take a screenshot press the key please note that any recording or playback will pause whilst the picture is saved onto the Compact Flash card If required Enter your JOB details by entering the client name site address survey start and finish references See Section 9 1 for more details about JOBS or Section 5 8 1 to disable the quick job creation option Press the key again 2 The screen will display a Please Wait message while the picture is being saved followed by the file name Recording or playback will resume automatically For information on reviewing pictures see Section 7 3 Gatorcam4 Operation Manual 37 NOTE The picture taken will display exactly what is shown on the screen including any digital enhancements zoom
3. GatorCam4 Operation Manual 9 4 1 4 USB flash drive Insert a compatible USB flash drive commonly known as a memory stick or thumb drive into the USB socket which is located inside the I O panel Item 12 in Figure 2 3 If both a CF card and a USB flash drive are present the controllers will use the USB flash drive for recording For more information about USB flash drives refer to Section 7 1 4 1 5 Keyboard Connect the supplied keyboard via the PS 2 connector in the I O panel Item 15 in Figure 2 3 NOTE Only the supplied keyboard is compatible with the controllers 4 1 6 Headset The optional headset allows you to record and hear audio commentary in your video recordings Connect the headset to the audio socket in the I O panel Item 11 in Figure 2 3 Connect the link cable on the pushrod reel to the socket on the back of the controllers Tighten the connectors finger tight but do not use a wrench spanner or pliers A A Warning when fitting or changing the camera universal flexi or Sondes the internal electrical connectors are exposed to the elements Fit the cameras and accessories in a dry clean environment 4 3 1 Camera Fit and hand tighten the camera to the rod termination socket or to an accessory such as the flexisonde Make sure there is no dirt in the lens recess If necessary refer to Section 11 3 Care and Maintenance Section and clean the camera lens GatorCam4 Operation Manual 10 4 3 2 Focusing the ca
4. 1 Client See Section 9 5 2 Site See Section 9 5 3 Survey See Section 9 5 When in any of the 3 forms e Use the arrow Pg Up and Pg Dn keys to navigate the forms You can also key in the desired field number e Press OK to edit e Press CLEAR to delete the selected field content e Press lt to return to the Job Reviewer screen NOTE New or edited fields will only be saved when pressing SAVE on the Job Reviewer menu Personalizing your Job templates You can personalize your job s details by modifying the GatorCam4 Job templates You can remove or rename fields and add custom ones modifying the forms to suit your needs To personalize Job templates you will have to use FlexiSight Manager and create a custom job template To update the controller with a custom Job template see Section 5 12 Default Client form This form allows you to enter details about the client You can enter the client s name address and specify a reference if required By default the name field is client This information appears on the Report Details page of the HTML report See Section 9 10 Client fields 1 Name Client s company name or personal name if the client is an individual 30 characters GatorCam4 Operation Manual 56 maximum 2 Client reference Client s reference 30 characters maximum 3 Address Client s address if different from the site address 30 characters maximum 4 Town Client s town name 30 ch
5. In the report the title appears as a subheading under the Comments page title 80 characters maximum 2 Body use this field to write your comments 468 characters maximum By default the GatorCam4 controllers have a built in WRC MSCC 3 Condition Codes list helping you when you enter an observation to save time and ensure consistency The Condition Codes list is also available to browse and use when you edit text pages Custom Condition Codes list You can change the built in defect code list for example by replacing it with the PACP defect code list or just to customize it to better suit your specific needs See the FlexiSight Manager user guide The GatorCam4 controllers can provide a simple HTML report for each survey This includes client site and survey details that are entered and any observation details added during the job HTML reports are compatible with most web browsers You can view or print HTML reports using a computer by accessing the report html file in the report folder for any survey on the storage device See Figure 9 6 To create an HTML report go to the Job Reviewer move the cursor to the bottom half of the screen and press REPRT HTML reports can be given directly to the customer from the JOBS folder simply copy the Report folder to a destination of your choice Folder structure The report is generated as a series of HTML documents These are organized into a series of sub folders The pri
6. You can also view folders contained in a Compact Flash card when you connect the controller to your computer via USB connection see Section 7 5 for information on USB connections by using Windows Explorer or the Mac OS X Finder File browser 1941MB total 1855MB free A JOBS Mr X Acacia Ave S_F_1192Q9 hed The File Browser screen has 4 sections e Memory status bar shows the selected I pages device memory status Free text Observations e Drive navigation bar shows the storage oe a SL device selected and folder location rd S_ F 00Q2 JPG rd_S_F_883 JPG e Browser screen shows folders and files TASSE 804 JUrG rd_S_F_QQ5 JPG e Bar menu shows the functions available report html survey COPY MOVE RENAM DIR To navigate the file browser Figure 7 2 File Browser 1 Enter the Files menu and press the OK or video play key GatorCam4 Operation Manual 41 The controllers will list any folders on the selected memory storage device Folders are indicated in the browser screen by square brackets for example JOBS The current storage device selected and position in the folder structure is shown in the drive navigation bar A compact flash is represented by A a USB flash drive by B For example A JOBS indicates that your current position is in the Compact Flash card s JOBS folder B JOBS indicates that you are in the USB flash drive s JOBS folder To move from the Compact Flash card to USB
7. 1 is free to use and distribute and available on line from the VideoLan project website http www videolan org vic Unsupported digital video files CAUTION The GatorCam4 controllers and FlexiSight Manager only support MP4 files created with the GatorCam4 controller or by FlexiSight Manager The information here is intended as a general guide only In order to produce a different video digital file you will have to use a video conversion application to re encode your file Video conversion software gives considerable control over many video properties allowing you to create files that best suit your requirements On Microsoft Windows systems third party applications like the Ultimate video converter offered by Xilisoft commercial or Any Video Converter free both available on the web can convert GatorCam4 MP4 files into many other digital video formats Any Video Converter is available from www any video converter com download avc free php For an introduction on converting GatorCam4 videos to different unsupported formats using a computer please refer to Section 10 5 DivX and Xvid AVI files A popular file format supported by many newer DVD players and many portable digital players is DivX You can re encode our files in AVI DivX by using a suitable video converter DivX CODECs for Windows and Mac are available to download freely for personal use Xvid is an open source implementation of the DivX CODEC M
8. 3 Getting help 5 4 Welcome screen 5 5 On Screen Information 5 6 System Menu 5 6 1 General Navigation and text entry GatorCam4 Operation Manual viii iil yi D N OU WwW 5 6 2 Entering text with the keyboard 5 6 3 Entering text with the keypad 5 7 Setup menu 5 8 Setting up your controller 5 8 1 Basic Settings 5 8 2 Recording 5 8 3 Video Quality 5 9 Setting up your Reel 5 10 On Screen Information 5 11 Company details 5 11 1 To set your company details 5 12 Maintenance including software updates section6 System operation 6 1 Before you begin 6 2 Calibration 6 3 Deploying the camera 6 4 Video recording 6 5 Still pictures 6 6 Digital image controls 6 7 Retrieving the camera Section 7 Memory Storage and File management 7 1 Supported storage devices 7 2 File browser 7 3 Viewing JPEG pictures 7 4 Playing videos 7 5 PC USB connections Section 8 Adding text Text pages 8 1 Video Text Pages 8 2 Text Menu section 9 Jobs observations and reporting 9 1 Introducing JOBS 9 2 One click recording and Quick Job start 9 3 Job Browser 9 4 Job Reviewer 9 5 Job details Creating a new Job 9 6 Inspection Details 9 7 Observations 9 8 Other Comments Freetext 9 9 Defect code list 9 10 HTML Report Section 10 Digital Video 10 1 Video Specification 10 2 Video Quality settings 10 3 Video playback 10 4 Distributing your recordings 10 5 Converting digital videos GatorCam4 Ope
9. 7 An Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 64 processor or higher 2GB of available hard disk space CD or DVD burner for producing DVDs VCDs or distributing video files on optical media Video conversion software Conversion software Ultimate Video Converter The Ultimate Video Converter is a 3 party commercial utility that can convert video files using internal CODECs The Ultimate Video Converter is available for purchase for Windows and Mac computers from the Xilisoft web site The Ultimate Video Converter can convert GatorCam4 video recordings into the following formats GatorCam4 Operation Manual 72 e MPEG 1 e MPEG 2 e MPEG 4 e VCD e SVCD e DVD e DivX Xvid e QuickTime e Flash Video e DV see Section 10 6 Any Video Converter Any Video Converter is a freeware utility for Microsoft Windows PCs that can convert video files using internally bundled CODECs Any Video Converter is available for download from the Any Video Converter website and can convert GatorCam4 video recordings into many video formats The most popular formats are e MPEG 1 e MPEG 2 e MPEG 4 e VCD e SVCD e DVD e DivX Xvid e QuickTime e Flash Video GatorCam4 Operation Manual 73 FlexiSight Manager FlexiSight Manager is a Radiodetection PC application that can perform basic editing on GatorCam4 video files This program is compatible with Windows XP Windows Vista and Windows 7 FlexiSight Classic allows b
10. 760 343 7351 pearpoint sales us spx com www radiodetection com Radiodetection Canada 344 Edgeley Boulevard Unit 34 Concord Ontario L4K 4B7 Canada Tel 1 905 660 9995 Toll Free 1 800 665 7953 Fax 1 905 660 9579 rd sales ca spx com www radiodetection com EUROPE Radiodetection Ltd UK Western Drive Bristol BS14 OAF UK Tel 44 0 117 976 7776 Fax 44 0 117 976 7775 rd sales uk spx com www radiodetection com Radiodetection France 13 Grande Rue 76220 Neuf March France Tel 33 0 2 32 89 93 60 Fax 33 0 2 35 90 95 58 rd sales fr spx com http trradiodetection com Radiodetection Benelux Industriestraat 11 7041 GD s Heerenberg Netherlands Tel 31 0 314 66 47 00 Fax 31 0 314 66 41 30 rd sales ni spx com http nl radiodetection com Radiodetection Germany Groendahlscher Weg 118 46446 Emmerich am Rhein Germany Tel 49 0 28 51 92 37 20 Fax 49 0 28 51 92 37 520 rd sales de spx com http de radiodetection com GatorCam4 RADIODETECTION S ADVANCED DIGITAL VIDEO INSPECTION SYSTEM ASIA PACIFIC Radiodetection Asia Pacific Room 708 CC Wu Building 302 308 Hennessy Road Wan Chai Hong Kong SAR China Tel 852 2110 8160 Fax 852 2110 9681 rd sales asiapacific spx com www radiodetection com Radiodetection China Room 5 10 Workshop 4 No 10 Zhenggezhuang Village Beiqijia Town Changping District Beijing 102209 China Tel 86 0
11. Manual 44 6 Press m or lt 4 to return to the file browser Viewing slideshows You can display a slideshow of all pictures contained in the folder or of the multiple pictures you have selected 1 Press SSHOW 2 Usethe A and V arrows to select your preferred transition time 3 to 20 Sec 3 Press OK to confirm your choice and start the slideshow 4 Press m to stop the slideshow You can play a recorded video and view it on the GatorCam4 display or on any external monitor connected to the video output jacks on the controller NOTE If using an external monitor to display the video this may not display the entire picture as shown and recorded by the GatorCam4 controller The size of the picture displayed will vary between monitors and it is dependent on the monitor s analog input and video resolution specifications To playback a video 1 Select the file you wish to playback 2 Press video gt or OK io start the playback 3 Press Ill to pause the video at any time 4 Press lt or gt to fast forward or rewind To resume normal playback speed press video gt 5 Press VOL and VOL to adjust the audio volume 6 Press lt lt or gt gt to jump to the previous or next photo or observation marker 7 Press m or OK to stop the playback and go back to the file browser NOTE With Tab Menu Timeout enabled the Playback OSD will fade from view after a few seconds see Section 5 8 1 The digital imaging controls of
12. O or to start your first inspection video recording or take your first photo Client name client Site address site 2 Select the field you want to change SUrVeYy SUGrt 5S 3 Press OK to edit and again to confirm your entry Survey finish F 4 Press O or 6 to continue with your video or photo Figure 9 3 Job prompt GatorCam4 Operation Manual 53 From the main menu press JOB to access the Job Browser menu This menu screen is organized into three areas e Job details This shows the client site and survey details of the job selected in the jobs list see Figure 9 4 Job Browser Client Radiodetection e Jobs list This is the list in chronological order of all the jobs stored in your memory storage device The letter A denotes that a job is active See Section 9 4 1 for more details e Menu bar This shows all the available commands Use the Job Browser to review all the jobs present in your storage device see which job is active create a new job resume an existing one and add a site or survey to an site Western Drive survey MHI_MH2_128224_1633 Date Site survey 24 82 12 Western D MHI8_MH1 24 82 12 Western D MH1I_MH2_ 24 82 12 site Se peed OAS Pe existing job NEW SITE SURV Figure 9 4 Job browser menu 1 Use the arrow keys Pg Up Pg Dn Home and End to browse the Jobs list You can also navigate by keying the job number 2 Press OK or to review th
13. after the client s name and contains your client data in a XML system file e The Site folder is named after the site s address and contains the client s site data in a XML system file e The Survey folder is where all your survey files are stored This is named after your survey start and finish references plus a date and time stamp start reference_finish reference_yymmdd_hhmm MH1_MH2_ 110129 1225 for example is a survey between MH1 and MH2 conducted on 29 January 2011 at 12 25 Each Client may contain multiple Sites Each Site may contain multiple Surveys NOTE The JOBS hierarchical structure and the files locations are critical to be able to add new sites to existing clients or new surveys to existing sites and more in general to be able to review your inspection files or import your data into your PC Do not move or rename files folders unless you know what you are doing Photo and video files will all be stored in the active Job s survey folder You can choose to have all your video and photo files named according to the date the inspection is taking place your client s name the site s address of the survey s start and finish references For example Figure 9 1 JOBS folders structure e S3O0ONOV_ xxx e J Smith _xxx e Elk Rd xxx e MH001 MHO02 xxx where xxx IS a numeric counter See Section 5 8 for more details GatorCam4 Operation Manual 52 NOTE Only the first 17 characters of the cli
14. and the status lights above will display in 5 increments the estimated charge status CAUTION We recommend the use of an alternative power source when batteries are low due to the risk of losing survey information A low battery may also cause the power to cycle repeatedly Figure 4 6 Connecting the mains power lead to the automotive charger with the use of the cable adaptor For more information about recharging batteries refer to the instructions that come with your charger A fully charged 12Ah battery pack will typically power the system for up 8 hours the 7Ah battery pack will power the system for up 4 hours To use the battery pack connect the power lead to the controller DC inputs Ensure that the power connector lead is kept clean and dry at all times Cover the power lead connector on the box when it is not in use Do not keep the battery pack fully discharged for more than 8 hours This will degrade battery life Keep the battery regularly charged WARNING Use only the supplied battery pack charger or the optional in vehicle charger Protect the charger against high relative humidity and water Do not attempt to open the charger Do not use the charger for charging other batteries Failure to comply may cause personal injury and damage to equipment Do not obstruct or tamper with the vent hole Do not drop the battery pack GatorCam4 Operation Manual 16 The GatorCam4 external battery pack contains lead acid batter
15. anti clockwise GatorCam4 Operation Manual 76 This is not required on the MAXI Specialist reel which has an attached structural bracket included Use the clamp to attach the controller onto the pushrod reel The GatorCam clamp is supplied in its assembled state Figure 11 4 illustrates the clamp in exploded form in place above the reel To install the clamp 1 Remove the black handle by rotating anti clockwise Place safely to one side 2 Slide washer and collar off the shaft and place safely to one side Figure 11 4 Pushrod clamp exploded 3 Remove the 4 x 6mm bolts using a 5mm Allen key not supplied and place safely to one side 4 Remove end clamp and place safely to one side 5 Place the clamp unit onto the coiler cross bar with the threaded shaft lowermost and the clamp spigot pointing upwards Place end clamp in the clamp unit and secure in place using 4 x 6mm bolts 6 Place the collar then the washer onto the threaded shaft 7 Place the black handle back on the threaded shaft until hand tight 8 The clamp should look appear as shown in Figure 11 5 Figure 11 5 Installed pushrod A A WARNING Clean and sanitize the GatorCam4 system with a suitable disinfectant at regular intervals to help prevent the risk of biological contaminations from foul water sources Use appropriate gloves when cleaning the system As AS Ensure that power sources mains or battery are removed before any component
16. by FlexiSight Manager Do not rename JOBS folders as this will prevent FlexiSight Manager from importing JOBS and producing reports Deleting files and folders You can delete any file or folder on the storage File browser device S889MB total 3886MB free B JOBS client site S_F_1298224_1698 Figure 7 3 shows the delete functions in the file gee browser pages 24Feb_QQ1 JPG 1 Select the file or folder you wish to delete 24Feb_O02 JPG F24Feb_8Q3 JPG 2 Mark the file or folder by pressing the 24Feb_Q04 JPG gt arrow 24Feb_8Q8 JPG l 24Feb 888 MP4 l gt 24Feb 899 JPG 3 Repeat the previous two steps if you wish A 24Feb 819 JPG to delete multiple files or folders EAN Supe l Observations 4 Alternatively press ALL to mark all the ALL ALL DEL SHOW files and folders included in the current folder or ALL to deselect them all Figure 7 3 File browser delete and show 5 Press DEL 6 Select YES to confirm the delete operation or NO to cancel A CAUTION This operation will delete user files It cannot be undone NOTE You can also use the Delete button on the keyboard Creating folders Create new folders in any location on your storage device 1 Enter the folder where you wish to create the new subfolder 2 Press DIR 3 Enter the new folder s name and press OK Once the folder is created you can move or copy files to it as with any folder on the storage device See Section 7 2 for more details GatorCam
17. e Custom Job Template Enter this menu to load a new template for your job details and or modify the built in defect codes See below How to update controller software Radiodetection may issue GatorCam4 system software updates to enhance system performance To find out if Radiodetection has released a new software update please visit www radiodetection com or contact your local Radiodetection representative It is highly recommended that you periodically check for new software releases and update your controller when software is made available These Controller Software Updates are free of charge NOTE Your system may already have the latest software installed Check the software version of the file you are about to use or download against your controller s software version which you can access by pressing Fn F4 Updating software is straightforward To update your software please observe the following warnings and procedure lf using a memory storage device that contains survey files or other valuable files be sure to back up the data on to your computer before continuing this procedure A CAUTION Do not switch off the controller or remove the memory storage device while the upgrade is in progress Failure to comply may render the controller inoperable Radiodetection recommends using the mains adaptor for software upgrades This is to ensure a reliable power source 1 Check for new updates at www radiodetection com by selectin
18. flashing CAL caption changes to Oft or 0 0m GatorCam4 Operation Manual 35 e When in custom layout you can move the On screen Information counter field around the screen to suit your preferences See Section 5 5 for more information We recommend the use of a sonde and RD7000 DL to locate points of interest with more confidence To deploy the camera first release the brake gently and rotate the reel When a sufficient amount of pushrod is free insert the camera into the pipe Push the pushrod into the pipe by hand and rotate the reel if you need more length Particularly as they can self propel and cause injury if not monitored carefully NOTE Radiodetection recommends adjusting the brake slowly to prevent excessive free movement of the reel Adjust the brake lever position by pulling out and turning Zero the Rod Counter Zero the counter to provide accurate location results in your pictures videos and observations When the pushrod is in the desired start position e Press F10 on the keyboard or A and V arrows on the keypad simultaneously e Make sure that the counter changes to Oft or 0 0m NOTE You can reset the pushrod counter to zero at any time This operation can t be undone Recording video is simple Before you begin a recording make sure you have installed a high quality Compact Flash card or USB flash drive with sufficient free space to store your recording Refer to Section 7 1 for more inf
19. is disconnected or re connected Do not dismantle component parts unless directed by this manual This could invalidate your warranty and exposed metal or electrical devices may be hazardous and or electrically live We do not permit user servicing of our systems Gatorcam4 Operation Manual 77 Terminals and O rings A CAUTION Do not use damaged dirty or corroded components including all terminal connections cables and O rings Ensure that all terminals and connection points are clean and free of corrosion and debris before you attempt to use this equipment Check that any O rings are clean greased and not damaged Use a silicon based grease such as Super Lube on the o rings only Do not apply grease or lubricant to any pogo pins or slipring PCB especially the connection behind the camera Radiodetection recommends protecting all terminals with plastic protection caps when the system is not in use If possible only assemble or disassemble system components in a dry and clean environment Cleaning the system A A WARNING Foul water systems can be a source of biological hazards ensure you clean all equipment with a suitable disinfectant after use A CAUTION Do not use high pressure hoses to clean this system Controller e Clean the case with mild soapy water e Use lint free cloth to clean the LCD screen Camera e Clean with water and disinfectant e Clean the lens with a lint free cloth Pushrod e
20. modified or used in whole or in part without the prior written consent of Radiodetection Ltd The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks of Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such trademarks by Radiodetection is under license GatorCam4 Operation Manual vi SP Declaration of Conformity We Radiodetection Limited Western Drive Bristol BS14 0AF Declare that the products listed below satisfy the essential requirements of the following Council Directives e 2004 108 EC relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC e 2006 95 EC relating to Electrical Equipment within certain voltage limits LVD GatorCam 4 Modular CCTV inspection system comprising one or more of the following modules GatorCam4 controller 10 GC4USB CNT GatorCama controler intemal bate P340 GC4 1 camera NTSC 10 RP3121 NTSC P3401GCA 2 camera NTSC Plumbers 100 30m 640Hz sonde 10 GC4 PLUMBERS 640 10 RP3119 32 640 RD Plumbers 200 60m 51 2Hz sonde 10 GC4 PLUMBERS 512 10 RP3119 62 512 RD Plumbers 200 60m 840Hz sonde 10 GC4 PLUMBERS 640 10 RP3119 62 640 RD Mini 115 35m reel 10 GC4 MINI 10 RP3174 35 RD Midi 200 60m reel 10 GC4 MIDI 60 10 RP3175 62 RD Midi 400 120m reel 10 GC4 MIDI 120 10 RP3175 122 RD Specialist 492 150m Specialist ree 10 GC4 SPECIALIST 10 RP3176 152 RD The following standards have been used in the evaluation BS EN 61000 6 4 2007 Generic standards Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Emission stand
21. more information about checking and upgrading your system s software please refer to Section 5 12 GatorCam4 Operation Manual 2 Section 2 System Overview The GatorCam4 pushrod inspection system comprises of a controller pushrod reel camera and accessories This subsection provides a detailed illustrated overview of these components The GatorCam4 controllers act as digital video recorders and playback devices Video is displayed on an 8 industrial LCD Video pictures and inspection reports are stored on a compatible high speed Compact Flash card or USB flash drive See Figures 2 1 to 2 3 1 On Off Switch Switches power ON or OFF 2 Keypad and function keys Allows the operator to control the system select functions and edit text entries 3 Keyboard Provides enhanced text entry capabilities and shortcuts to access system functions 4 Display LCD Screen shows video still images and various on screen system information 5 Link cable socket To connect the pushrod reel to the controller with a link cable 6 Controller support clamp To mount the controllers onto the reel optional on the Mini model 7 Fuse holder 5mm x 20mm 13 15A 250V cartridge fuse 8 VIDEO IN and VIDEO OUT Connectors RCA Video Jacks Provide secondary input and output options for external composite video equipment 9 Power socket DC power input from vehicle supply internal or external batteries optional or mains adaptor 10 On of
22. the GatorCam4 controllers also work when playing video Zoom rotate or pan the picture on screen see Section 6 6 CAUTION Do not remove the memory storage device or switch the controller off during the playback process Doing so may corrupt all data on the storage device and cause the controller to crash GatorCam4 Operation Manual 45 screen captures During playback it is possible to capture video frames as JPEG photos See Section 6 5 for more details The GatorCam4 controllers supports USB 2 0 connections to a PC to allow high speed files transfer from the Compact Flash Card NOTE The controllers are compatible with high speed powered USB ports We do not recommend connection to external USB hubs or older 1 1 USB ports To connect via USB NOTE Only use USB 2 0 graded cable to connect the controllers to your computer 1 Switch the controller off for the duration of the connection The integrated card reader will draw sufficient power from the computer s USB hub 2 Switch the computer on and running normally 3 Connect the supplied USB cable to the unit and to a free USB port on the computer Do not use an external USB hub Windows computer 4 On Microsoft Windows based computers the controllers appear as a Mass Storage Device The PC will assign a drive letter for example E and will be listed in the My Computer window 5 After the computer has mounted the card run FlexiSight Manager if installed and import you
23. the printed page will also include the navigation frame and be printed in landscape format Gatorcam4 Operation Manual 64 Section 10 Digital Video The GatorCam4 controllers incorporate an advanced digital video recorder This Section provides an overview of the video files produced by the GatorCam4 controllers and how to play them on PC or MAC computers Also included is a detailed Section on converting video files to other popular formats for playback and distribution The GatorCam4 system produces high quality digital video files encoded with H 264 video and AAC audio CODECs The resulting files have a MP4 extension The GatorCam4 controllers can record video using several predefined quality settings The system also allows you to configure video quality settings to suit your requirements See Section 5 8 3 for more details You can play recorded video using the controllers or any computer that have compatible video playback software and CODECs installed Controller playback Video playback using the controller is described in Section 7 4 Computer playback Videos can be transferred and played on any compatible computer that features the following e Correctly installed video and audio CODECs and a compatible video player program or Gatorcam4 Operation Manual 65 e Acompatible video player program with integrated H 264 and AAC CODECs VLC media player from the Videolan project or Quicktime from Apple support files
24. you have recorded your survey with the On Screen Information scheme set to TV layout see Section 10 4 2 Connect the GatorCam4 Controllers video outputs to your DVD recorder s video input sockets using a suitable composite video cable 3 Switch on the controller and locate the file you wish to convert using the file browser 4 Do not play the file at this stage 5 Insert a blank DVD into the DVD recorder and begin recording 6 Play the file on the controller NOTE if your recordings were not set to TV mode use the digital zoom function on the controller to match the GatorCam4 video picture size to the one captured by your DVD recorder and displayed by your TV 7 When the file is finished playing stop the DVD writer and if required finalize the DVD disc following the DVD recorder s user documentation Supported digital video files H264 AAC MP4 files The GatorCam4 system creates MP4 files which are encoded in H 264 for the video and AAC for the audio If you decide to distribute MP4 files created with the GatorCam4 system you must ensure that your customer is able to play the files on his computer To do this our customer must have the right CODEGCs installed or a dedicated digital video player that supports both CODECs Alternatively you may distribute Subject to licensing a suitable third party media player or the relevant CODECS with your recordings GatorCam4 Operation Manual 69 VLC media player see Figure 10
25. 10 8178 5652 Fax 86 0 10 8178 5662 rd service cn spx com http cn radiodetection com Radiodetection Australia Unit H1 101 Rookwood Road Yagoona NSW 2199 Australia Tel 61 0 2 9707 3222 Fax 61 0 2 9707 3788 rd sales au spx com www radiodetection com 2014 Radiodetection Ltd All rights reserved Radiodetection is a subsidiary of SPX Corporation Radiodetection GatorCam FlexiSight Manager and RD7000 are trademarks of Radiodetection Ltd Due to a policy of continued development we reserve the right to alter or amend any published specification without notice This document may not be copied reproduced transmitted moditied or used in whole or in part without the prior written consent of Radiodetection Ltd 90 GC4 OPMAN ENG 06
26. 2 e Install one 2 8 70mm skid on the camera e Install one 1 4 85mm skid adaptor on the rear end of the flexisonde e Install one 2 8 70mm skid on the 1 4 35mm skid adaptor ensure that the rear skid is positioned so that the camera is level when placed on a flat surface e Ifthe pipe is larger than 2 8 70mm use brushes to help level and center the camera in the pipe NOTE 2 off 1 25mm spring clamps to be used on 1 25mm camera and 1 25mm sonde or termination or 1 off 1 4 35mm spring clamps to be used on 1 4 85mm flexisonde or 2 50mm camera Example configuration 2 e Take a 1 25mm camera and flexisonde suitable for a 2 50mm or larger pipe e Connect the flexisonde to the pushrod termination socket e Connect the camera to the flexisonde socket e Install one 1 25mm skid adaptor on the camera e Install one 1 25mm skid adaptor on the flexisonde ensure that the rear skid is positioned so that the camera is level when placed on a flat surface e If the pipe is larger than 2 50mm install the 2 8 70mm brush on top of the 1 25mm skid adaptor and use brushes if required 4 3 6 Skid range Radiodetection supplies a range of skids for various scenarios W Skids The optional 8 200mm W Skids are used to center the 2 50mm camera in 8 200mm pipes and to help centering in larger pipes Figure 4 2 shows the assembly shape of the skid To in
27. 4 Operation Manual 43 Information To access file and folders information 1 Select the file or folder 2 Press INFO to access the information e File Extension or Folder e File Size e Read only attribute e Hidden attribute e Date and time of creation 3 Press OK to exit The file browser allows viewing of JPEG image files created by the GatorCam4 controller When a picture is displayed on screen a camera symbol will appear in the DVR Section of the On Screen information NOTE JPEG pictures not created by the GatorCam4 system may not be compatible with the controller Only pictures with horizontal and vertical pixels in multiples of 16 will work For example pictures with dimensions of 720x480 pixels will work but those with 800x600 pixels will not To view a JPEG file 1 Select a JPG file 2 Press OK Enter or video gt to display the picture on screen 3 Press A or V to view any other JPEGs stored in the folder 4 Press mor lt to return to the file browser To view multiple JPEG files You can select more than one file to restrict your browsing to the selected ones See Figure 7 3 1 Select a JPG file 2 Mark the file by pressing the gt arrow key 3 Repeat the previous two steps for every JPEG file you wish to view or press ALL or ALL to select or deselect all the files present in the folder 4 Press SHOW 5 Use the A and Y arrows to scroll through your selected images Gatorcam4 Operation
28. 5 8 NOTE Recording length for a given file size is not fixed and depends on a large number of factors including among other things the live picture being recorded Constant movement in the camera focus for example will produce larger file sizes per minute of recorded footage The unit can record up to 4 5 hours per gigabyte using the low quality setting e Pan zoom and rotate live video or live recordings e Still image capturing using industry standard jpeg format e Integrated reporting FlexiSight Manager can produce a customizable report providing you have Microsoft Office 97 or higher installed Reports are generated by the GatorCam4 controllers in HTML format compatible with most web browsers Caution must be taken when conducting any pipeline or drainage system inspection Please observe all safety warnings detailed in the Preface and throughout this operation manual Before you attempt to operate the GatorCam4 system it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with any additional health and safety requirements that may be defined by company policy and any applicable local or national laws Contact your company s or local government s health and safety officer for further information Radiodetection may have released new system software user documentation or other information after you purchased your system You can download the latest software documentation and application notes from www radiodetection com For
29. E m lt OPERATION MANUAL WHERE IDEAS MEET INDUSTRY GatorCam4 RADIODETECTION S ADVANCED DIGITAL VIDEO INSPECTION SYSTEM 90 GC4 OPMAN ENG 06 ISSUE 6 02 2014 READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL PRIOR TO OPERATING THE SYSTEM O iges q W We gt gadiodetectio gt Radiodetection Preface Please read this operation manual before attempting to use the GatorCam4 system Note that this manual and all its contents are subject to change Radiodetection products are under continuous development Radiodetection reserves the right to modify any product including this manual without notice and some product changes may have taken place after publication of this user manual Contact your local GatorCam dealer or visit www radiodetection com for the latest information about the GatorCam4 product family including all accessories documentation and software updates The GatorCam4 is a modular system that can be purchased as a full system package or as individual components Contact your local Radiodetection representative to ensure you are purchasing the appropriate product for your needs 90 GC4 OPMAN ENG 06 Please observe all safety notices and warnings in this manual before operating any Radiodetection product Warnings Cautions and Notes WARNING Warnings alert you to possible personal injury CAUTION Cautions alert you to possible equipment damage NOTE Notes contain useful information Key to symbols used A Gen
30. High speed Compact Flash or USB flash drive USB analog video in out PAL NTSC analog audio in out GC4 Controller GC4 External PSU GC4 External PSU option Storage Operating Charging GC4 14 x 14 x 8 360 x 360 x 200mm GC4 controller GC4 controller IP55 covers closed IP53 covers open and socket panel closed IP67 rated for outdoor use IP54 rated for indoor use 4 F to 176 F 20 C to 80 C 14 F to 122 F 10 C to 50 C 14 F to 104 F 10 C to 40 C 12 lbs 5 5kg 13 5 lbs 6 2kg GatorCam4 Operation Manual 80 Table 11 7 Reels and Rod specifications Plumbers MINI Dimensions 22 4 x 16 9 x 10 6 22 4 x 16 9 x 570 x 430 x 269mm 10 6 570 x 430 x 269mm Weight 21lbs 9 4 kg 24lbs 11kg 27lbs 12kg reyajid feifels Powder coated tubular steel frame 115 35m 12 0mm diameter Rod 100 30m 200 60m 7 5mm diameter MK1 9 45mm diameter MK2 Table 11 8 Cameras specifications 1 25mm Dimension 1 x 1 5 25 4 x 38 7mm Weight 0 1lbs 0 06kg Construction Stainless steel polycarbonate Power 1 8W Environmental IP68 to 330 100m 11bar Focus Adjustable Focal Range 10mm to Lighting Ultra bright white LEDs LED luminance gt 75 Im ATAA GOCE D AE 656x492 NTSC 768x576 PAL Horizontal gt 460TVL Resolution 90 GC4 OPMAN ENG 06 MIDI Specialist 33 5 x 29 5 x 32 0 x 46 0
31. TE Video titles are limited to 13 entries rows per title As all forms company survey site and observations are customizable and may exceed this limit only the first 13 non empty entries will be displayed 5 8 3 Video Quality Enter this menu see Figure 5 9 to review or modify the video recording quality GatorCam4 Operation Manual 26 Setup video recording quality Quality Custom Frame size VGA Bitrate Encoding High Progressive Full Frame rate Maximum Figure 5 9 Setup video recording quality The GatorCam4 controllers can record video using several predefined quality profiles The system also allows you to configure video quality settings to suit your requirements There are three predefined video quality profiles The High quality setting provides high quality recordings but produces larger file sizes which reduces the number of recordable hours per gigabyte The medium and low quality settings produce smaller file sizes and provide more recording hours per gigabyte In most circumstances the predefined quality profiles are sufficient however you can define your own quality profile custom to suit your recording requirements NOTE Full frame size cannot be set with Progressive Half encoding Table 5 1 Video Quality profiles Quality Frame size Bitrate Encoding Frame rate Recording time hrs Video Quality Profiles High Medium Low Custom VGA VGA Q
32. Use a cloth moistened with disinfectant GatorCam4 Operation Manual 78 Storing the system The GatorCam4 is a precision system Always store the system including all components and accessories in a clean and dry environment Use of the images recorded with this equipment is permitted as supporting evidence of a professional Survey or report This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal and non commercial use of a consumer to i Encode video in compliance with the AVC standard AVC Video and or ii Decode AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non commercial activity and or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC video No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use Additional Information may be obtained from MPEG LA L L C See http www mpegla com GatorCam4 Operation Manual 79 Table 11 6 Controller Characteristic Power requirements Battery capacity GC4 Battery run time GC4 Display Storage Connectivity Environmental protection Temperature Dimensions Weight Specifications GatorCam4 controller input External power supply PSU input GC4 automotive battery charger input GC4 mains battery charger 14 8V 6 6Ah 98Wh 12 24VDC 40W 100 240VAC 50 60HZz 1 2A 10 30VDC 4 0A 110 240V options Up to 1 day typical usage 7 hrs view only 4 hrs recording 8 Industrial TFT
33. VGA user defined High Medium Low user defined Progressive Progressive Progressive half half half user defined Maximum full Maximum full Maximum full user defined 1 45 3 45 9 00 varies Approximate recording time based on 2GB storage memory device Recordings exceeding 2 hours in length are split into multiple files GatorCam4 Operation Manual 27 e Quality You can choose between 4 different profiles High Medium Low and Custom e Frame size selects the dimensions in pixels of the recorded video The options are Full PAL 720x576 pixels or NTSC 720x480 pixels depending on your camera VGA 640x480 pixels QVGA Quarter VGA 320x240 pixels e Bitrate sets the bitrate memory usage in megabits or Mb per second of recording Select between High Medium and Low e Encoding sets the encoding Select between Progressive Full Progressive Half or Interlaced NOTE Selecting interlaced will create better quality video but it will not play on a PC unless a suitable CODEC is installed FlexiSight Manager supports only progressive encoding e Frame Rate sets the number of frames per second that will be recorded displayed Select between Maximum 30FPS for NTSC and 25FPS for PAL Medium 20FPS Minimum 10FPS NOTE Bitrate is the only parameter that will affect your recording sizes Higher bitrates will result in better video quality and larger file sizes From the Setup screen enter th
34. a capacity of up to sixteen gigabytes 16GB This is the minimum requirement for high quality video recordings NOTE There are other Compact Flash cards technical specifications that may affect a Compact Flash card s performance or compatibility with the GatorCam4 controller These specifications may not be documented by the card s manufacturer or retailer Please contact your local Radiodetection representative for the latest list of recommended cards Gatorcam4 Operation Manual 40 Using low speed or low quality cards may degrade the video recording quality cause a system crash or render the system unstable NOTE Format the Compact Flash Card if any bad sectors are found If the bad sectors persist replace the Compact Flash card USB flash drive compatibility The GatorCam4 controllers support high speed USB flash drives This is the minimum requirement for high quality video recordings Using low cost USB flash drives may result in videos of a lower quality cause a system crash or failure to operate Radiodetection recommends using only USB flash drives produced by known flash memory manufacturers Please contact your local Radiodetection representative for the latest list of recommended USB flash drives The GatorCam4 system features a file manager see Figure 7 2 that allows you to browse review and manage your files and folders contained in your storage devices NOTE Folders are sometimes referred to as directories
35. act Flash you can use the built in PC USB connection See Section7 5 for more details on how to connect your controller to a PC 2 Once your computer recognizes the controller use Windows Explorer to locate the survey folder 3 You can then copy or move the report folder to your computer or view it directly from your memory storage device 4 Using Windows Explorer locate the report html file in the report folder 5 Open report html with a web browser GatorCam4 Operation Manual 63 6 If prompted allow Active Content by right clicking the yellow warning bar at the top of the screen and select the Allow Active Content option The report will load and display the navigation frame on the left and the title page on the right To assist navigation the report is presented in a similar fashion to a web site or a PDF document with bookmarks see Figure 9 6 mnt This Page The report is divided into two frames 5 gt lt e The navigation frame on the left displays a link to each page and a Figure 9 7 Navigation Frame print link that prints the currently displayed page Refer to Figure 9 7 e The content frame on the right displays the currently selected report page To print a page select it using the links on the navigation frame and then press the Print This Page link You must repeat this step for each page of the report NOTE Use the Print This Page link rather than using the File gt Print command otherwise
36. ade Grade associated with the defect code entered Adding a photo to an observation 1 Go to the Photo field and press OK 2 Select a photo in the photo browser screen showing all the photos present in the survey s folder 3 Press USE to add the selected photo to the observation 4 Press SHOW to review the highlighted picture When reviewing a picture you can also e Use the A and Y keys to show the other folder s photo e Press USE to add the selected photo to the observation e Press BROWS to return to the previous screen 5 Press CANCL to exit NOTE An error message will appear if the picture is not suitable This may happen if you are trying to use an incompatible photo not generated by the GatorCam4 controller Observation popup When entering observations you can set up the controllers to display if recording the observation you have just entered automatically in the middle of the screen for duration of 4 seconds when resuming your survey To enable this setting go to MENU gt SETUP gt CONTROLLER gt RECORDING gt VIDEO TITLES and set the Observation field to on lt free form text entry is required from the Job Reviewer window use the arrows to select Free Text This allows space for up to 468 characters This is particularly useful for notes or explanations that do not fit elsewhere in the report Gatorcam4 Operation Manual 61 Freetext fields 1 Title use this field to give your comments a title
37. all your recordings Use this to help you to easily identify files created by a specific crew or operator GatorCam4 Operation Manual 24 New file names will have the following structure e Prefix_ddmmm_ xxx ext For example Crew1_30Nov_001 MP4 where Crew1_ is the prefix and 30Nov_001 MP4 is the date stamp and numeric counter included by the date scheme NOTE no spaces are allowed in the prefix Scheme In this menu you can set your video and photo file names structure scheme the file is named in accordance to your choice with a numeric counter added at the end Date or current job information such as client name site address and survey start and finish references can be chosen See Section 9 1 for more details about Jobs and how to set them up You have 4 scheme options e Date will use ddmmm_xxx For example 30NOV_001 e Client will use name_xxx For example J Smith_001 e Site will use address _ xxx For example Elk Rd_001 e Survey will use start_finish_xxx For example MH001_MHO002_001 NOTE Only the first 17 characters of the client name or site address or the first 8 characters of the start and finish references will be included in the File name to ensure the full file name remains visible at all times GatorCam4 Operation Manual 25 Video Titles Enter this menu to setup automatic titling at the beginning of your recordings and observation splash screens You can choose between 10 48 02m16 11 11 8 88m e Co
38. aracters maximum 5 State County Client s state county location 30 characters maximum 6 ZIP Postcode Client s ZIP Postcode 10 characters maximum 7 Telephone Telephone number 20 characters maximum 8 Email Email address 30 characters maximum Default Site form The site form allows you to enter information about the site or location that you are surveying This page is useful when your client s office address differs from the survey location for example when your client is a real estate agent and the survey site is located at a letting property By default the address field is site This information appears on the Report Details page of the HTML report Site fields 1 Address Address of the site under survey 30 characters maximum 2 Town Site s town name 30 characters maximum 3 State County Site s state county location 30 characters maximum 4 ZIP Postcode Site s ZIP Postcode 10 characters maximum 5 Telephone Telephone number 20 characters maximum 6 Email Email address 80 characters maximum 7 Contact Name of the site s contact 30 characters maximum 8 Site Reference Site s reference 30 characters maximum Default Survey form The survey page allows you to enter information about the survey you conduct By default the start and finish fields are S and F Date and Time fields are automatically filled Gatorcam4 Operation Manual 57 Survey information appe
39. ard for industrial environments BS EN 61010 1 2001 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use The Technical Construction File has been drawn up to demonstrate compliance with the essential requirements of these Directives and is kept at the above address Signed Date 26 March 2013 ALS Julian Poyner Engineering Director Radiodetection Ltd Western Drive z i Bristol BS14 0AF UK gt Radiodetection Tel 44 0 117 976 7776 Fax 44 0 117 976 7775 http www radiodetection com Certificate No DC2001 rev2 GatorCam4 Operation Manual vii Contents Preface Maintenance Copyright Statement Section 1 Introduction 1 1 About this manual 1 2 Overview 1 3 Safety notices 1 4 Latest updates and information Section 2 System Overview 2 1 Controller 2 2 Pushrod reels and cameras Section 3 Quick start guide 3 1 Quick start procedure Section 4 System Assembly 4 1 Controller 4 1 1 Mounting 4 1 2 Power 4 1 3 Compact Flash card 4 1 4 USB flash drive 4 1 5 Keyboard 4 1 6 Headset 4 2 Pushrod reel 4 3 Camera and accessories 4 3 1 Camera 4 3 2 Focusing the cameras 4 3 3 FlexiSondes and Solid Sonde 4 3 4 Universal flexi 4 3 5 Skids and brushes 4 3 6 Skid range 4 4 GatorCam4 Internal Rechargeable Battery 4 5 External Rechargeable Battery Packs 4 6 External Video Equipment Section 5 Controller and system set up 5 1 Overview 5 2 Powering up 5
40. ars on the Report Details page Survey fields 1 Start Survey starting point 7 characters maximum 2 Finish Survey finishing point 7 characters maximum 3 Date Date the survey took place 10 characters maximum 4 Time Time the survey took place 10 characters maximum 5 Job Reference Job s reference 30 characters maximum 6 Crew Crew or operator name 30 characters maximum 7 Direction Survey direction choose between upstream or downstream 8 Survey Length Length surveyed 30 characters maximum 9 Pipe Height Pipe s height 30 characters maximum 10 Pipe Width Pipe s width 30 characters maximum 11 Material Pipe s material choose between WRCs MSSC 3 pipe materials identification 12 Use Choose between WRCs MSSC 3 pipe use identification 13 Size Choose between WRCs MSSC 3 size identification 14 Shape Choose between WRCs MSSC 3 shape identification 15 Lining Choose between WRCs MSSC 3 lining identification 16 Water Level Water level in 17 Purpose Choose between WRCs MSSC 3 survey scope identification 18 Weather Choose between WRCs MSSC 3 weather identification 19 Remark Remarks 30 characters maximum In order to compile an inspection report the GatorCam4 controllers require a number of critical pieces of information about the inspection you are conducting Most of the information required is collected from the details you have created when defining the current
41. asic editing only With FlexiSight Manager you can take and annotate snapshots delete footage and merge clips For more information on using FlexiSight Manager please refer to the FlexiSight Manager Operation Manual which can be accessed by selecting Help when running the application or it can be found in the installation CD NOTE The CODECs installed by FlexiSight Manager do not support MP4 videos encoded with interlacing DV DV or raw digital video format is an uncompressed video file format commonly used in consumer digital camcorders and professional recording equipment The advantages of this format are e Cross platform format e Very easy to edit cut and composite video e Can be converted to almost any distribution format such as DVD or DivX The disadvantages of this format are e File sizes are very large e Not suited for distribution e Editing software can be expensive and difficult to learn Converting to DV format You can convert to DV format in two ways analog or digital e To make an analog conversion you need video recording equipment which has analog video inputs and the ability to record to DV e To make a digital conversion you need to copy your video files to the computer and use conversion software to create a DV version of your video file Both The ultimate Converter and ffmpegX can convert GatorCam 4 video files to DV format Gatorcam4 Operation Manual 74 NOTE DV video files are up to 10 t
42. ce the life of the battery CAUTION Do not tamper with or attempt to disassemble the battery CAUTION If battery failure is suspected return the entire unit to an authorized repair center for investigation and repair Local national or IATA transport regulations may restrict the shipment of faulty batteries Check with your courier for restrictions and best practice guidelines Talk to a Radiodetection sales representative for authorized repair centers The GatorCam4 external battery pack contains lead acid batteries Contact your local GatorCam representative for instruction on correct removal and handling of the batteries Follow local regulations for correct disposal of the battery box Batteries may be subject to shipping regulations consult your courier if unsure A Clean and sanitize the GatorCam4 system at regular intervals and after conducting an inspection Before shipping consider the work environment and clean sterilize appropriately before shipment following any applicable laws and guidelines The following safety precautions apply to the GatorCam4 controller only which contains a Li lon rechargeable battery WARNING Exposing the battery to a high temperature above 60 C 140 F may activate safety systems and cause a permanent battery failure CAUTION Waste Li lon batteries must be disposed of properly use an approved recycling facility for electronic waste NOTE The battery is designed to protect itself again
43. ch as updating the GatorCam4 software format memory cards restore factory defaults review the Controllers log and change the job templates used to enter observations and generate a report on a PC using FlexiSight manager Enter the Setup menu followed by Controller to configure the main controllers settings you can choose between Basic settings and Recording 5 8 1 Basic Settings By entering the Basic Settings menu see Figure 5 5 you will be able to modify if required the basic configuration of your GatorCam4 controller Select the setting you wish to vary and press OK or Enter to modify Setup Basic Settings Enter the required data or make a selection 0 yey ti eye by using the A or Y keys Date T04 G2 I1 Date format BLM Press OK to confirm your choice or press Keyboard Qwerty UK the lt key to cancel Language Arna lash Counter units Metric There are 10 basic settings you can modify Color scheme Blue Tab menu timeout on e Time enter time in hh mm ss format Video source T Auto Job prompt TOLT e Date enter today s date as specified by the Date format e Date format choose between D M Y and M D Y Figure 5 5 Basic Settings menu e Keyboard select your keyboard type language e Language select the system language e Counter Units chose between Metric and Imperial e Color scheme select your preferred color scheme e Tab menu timeout if on the menu bar will disappear after 20 seco
44. created with the GatorCam4 controller Both VLC and Quicktime do not require additional CODECs and are available free for Microsoft Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Mac OS X and most Linux distributions VLC only VLC media player see Figure 10 1 is available on line from the VideoLan project website http www videolan org vic Quicktime media player is available on line from the Apple website NOTE VLC contains the libdvdcss software library which may be prohibited for use in your country Note however that libdvdcss is not required to play videos recorded by the GatorCam4 system Please seek appropriate legal advice before downloading and using VLC amp 14 JAN P340 PAL SET3 MP4 LC media player Media Playback Audio Video Tools View Help 6 S gt a a gt occ wooo mju qy 1096 14 JAN P340 PAL SET3 MP4 1 00x 00 42 02 12 a Figure 10 1 Video playback on Windows XP using VLC media player Playback using Microsoft Windows Media Player Windows Vista and Windows 7 do not require any additional CODECs to be installed and Windows Media Player will play MP4 video files created by the GatorCam4 controller PCs running Windows XP require additional video and audio CODECs to be installed in order to play MP4 video files You can install the correct CODECs for playback on Windows Media Player by installing FlexiSight Manager Your computer may already have third party H264 and AAC CODECs i
45. d mode you are in as well as your personal settings By default the On Screen Information displays the following information and graphics see Figure 5 2 Distance A yee 12 34m Recording BRI Figure 5 2 System On Screen information e Time system time see Section 5 8 1 e Date system date see Section 5 8 1 e Recording Red button indicates recording and playback status this is not recorded on video A camera symbol indicates a JPEG picture file is open See Section 7 3 this is not recorded on video e Distance counter relative camera position in feet or meters see Section 5 8 1 to change counter units e Menu bar provides access to direct functions and LCD screen controls this is not recorded on video see Section 5 6 When On screen timeout is enabled it may disappear press any function key to make it reappear You can personalize the On Screen Information by changing the screen layout varying the text background transparency and text color See Section 5 10 Gatorcam4 Operation Manual 20 The GatorCam4 controllers features an intuitive hierarchical list based menu system that can be accessed by pressing MENU when this is visible on the menu bar at the bottom of the screen Figure 5 3 Main menu From the main Menu screen Figure 5 3 you will be able to access 3 main submenus Jobs enter this menu to start edit or review a job See Section 9 5 for more details Files enter this m
46. e Reel menu to select your correct reel type and or length connected to your controller NOTE You will have to perform this action every time you use a different reel with your controller Having the wrong reel length selected will affect the accuracy of the distance counter select between e Plumbers 100ft 30m or 200ft 60 e Plumbers MK2 100ft 30m or 200ft 60m e Mini 120ft 35m e Midi 200ft 60m e Midi 400ft 120m e Maxi Specialist 500ft 150m GatorCam4 Operation Manual 28 From the Setup screen enter the On Screen Information menu see Figure 5 10 to personalize the On screen Information fields by changing the screen layout varying the text background transparency and text color and hiding the date or time setup On Screen Information There are 5 options Scheme Normal layout e Scheme chose your preferred layout Time ela option Date an Text backg transp e Time show on or hide off the time Text color from the screen e Date show on or hide off the date from the screen e Text backg transp select the desired transparency level from solid to transparent for the On Screen text background Figure 5 10 On Screen Information e Text color select the desired On Screen text color NOTE hiding time and date will result in these fields not been recorded in your video and photos Choosing an On Screen Information layout The GatorCam4 controllers offers a choice of 3 differen
47. e selected job by entering the Job Reviewer screen See Section 9 4 There are three commands available which will all take you to the Job Reviewer screen to perform a different function e NEW Create a new job See Section 9 1 e SITE Add a site to the selected job client See Section 9 5 e SURV Add a survey to the selected job site See Section 9 5 The Job Reviewer Figure 9 5 is the menu that allows Client creating editing or reviewing a job client site and eee z survey data It also allows reviewing quickly all the files associated with the selected job 24Feb_ 24Feb_ The Job Reviewer screen is divided into 3 areas 24Feb_ 24Feb_ 24Feb_ e Job details This shows client site and survey details e File browser This shows all the files Job Reviewer Radiodetection Western Drive MH19 MH12_1290224 _1635 amp 91 JPG 882 883 9894 9895 Free text Observations associated with the job START STOP SAVE DEL Figure 9 5 Job Reviewer Menu GatorCam4 Operation Manual 54 e Menu bar This shows all the available commands NOTE The available commands in the menu bar will change depending if you are reviewing Job s details or if you are in the file browser area There are 6 commands available 1 START Activates the current job and exits to the main screen with live video If pressed when defining a new job it also saves the details entered so far 2 STOP De activates the job if act
48. eel NOTE Evenly layer the rod onto the reel or the counter may give inaccurate readings 3 Clean the rod and camera as required GatorCam4 Operation Manual 39 Section 7 Memory Storage and File management The GatorCam4 controllers support Compact Flash cards and USB flash drives as memory storage devices All your videos images text entries and report files are all stored in either of these 2 memory devices Record up to 50 minutes of high quality video per Gigabyte of memory For more information about video recording settings please refer to Section 5 8 A CAUTION Do not remove or insert your memory devices when the unit is ON Do not cycle the power when recording or playing Failure to comply may damage the memory device and corrupt your data The controllers will display a warning Figure 7 1 the first time the memory storage device is accessed or utilized for a video or photo recording WARNING Do not remove or insert the storage device when the unit is ON Do not cycle the power when recording or playing Failure to comply may damage the Media and corrupt the recordings Press OK to continue Figure 7 1 Memory storage device warning page a GatorCam4 controllers support Compact Flash cards and USB flash drives as memory storage evices Compact Flash card compatibility The GatorCam4 controllers support high speed 40x and write speed of 6 Mbps minimum TYPE 1 high quality Compact Flash cards with
49. ent name or site address or the first 8 characters of the start and finish references will be included in the File name to ensure the full file name remains visible at all times The GatorCam4 controllers support one click recording which allows you to switch on the unit and start recording photos or videos with just one key press on the keypad without starting a Job and entering the minimum amount of information required to create a unique Job structure In this case the GatorCam4 controller will default to client site and S_F as references for the folder structures See Figure 9 2 All your recordings will appear under a single client single site folders structure For each inspection where the unit is powered on and used without being powered off all the inspection files will appear under a survey folder which will be identifiable by the date and time stamp For example S_F_110129 1200 identify a survey done at 12 00 on 29 January 2011 The GatorCam4 Quick job start function can be disabled by turning off the job prompt See Section 5 8 1 Figure 9 2 Default JOBS Structure While enabled the Quick job start function on the GatorCam4 controller will prompt you Figure 9 3 to enter client name site address and survey start and finish references once per Inspection while the unit Is powered up atthe Eater okaita beginning of your first recording video or photo Press Record to continue 1 Press
50. enu to enter the file browser and access the data contained in your storage devices See Section 7 2 for more details Setup enter this menu to setup your system See Section 5 7 for more details 5 6 1 General Navigation and text entry To navigate any menu browser screen or form use the arrow keys on the keypad or keyboard e Use the Aor keys to select a submenu or to browse screen content e Use the gt key OK on the keypad or Enter on the keyboard to enter the selected submenu e Usethe lt key to return to the previous menu or to the live camera picture if pressed when in the top menu Please note that in some menus where the lt key is used for scrolling functions or where a decision is required you may have to use EXIT CANCL or OK to exit the current menu or if you are entering Job information at the start of your first recording video or photo you will have to press the e or buttons again Where a selection is required use the arrow keys to cycle through the options in that menu screen and press OK or Enter to confirm the selected choice NOTE You can use the keyboard s Function Enter and cursor keys to navigate and select options in the menu Gatorcam4 Operation Manual 21 5 6 2 Entering text with the keyboard The keyboard is fully featured you can enter any available character and use navigation keys such as Home End and the arrow keys to position the cursor Press the Text button on the controllers t
51. eral Warning Refer to Manual for specific instruction or advice Electrical Hazard Observe safe practices and exercise extreme caution A Heavy object Take additional care when lifting Biohazard Disinfect after use Wear appropriate personal protective equipment PPE A Hot Surface Allow to cool or use appropriate protection when handling Radiodetection has taken care to provide the necessary information in this manual for the safe installation operation maintenance and disposal of this equipment However perform a risk assessment prior to commencing work as it may highlight additional safety issues specific to the application A WARNING The GatorCam4 system including its component parts are heavy If available use the wheels to assist transport Observe heavy lifting safety practices when lifting any component of this system Refer to the specifications in Appendix 11 5 for a description of the system s dimensions and weights A WARNING If system connects to mains operated equipment then the external equipment must be earthed in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Failure to comply with this may cause the unit to become live and a LETHAL HAZARD Please observe your company region or country s Standard Code of Practice for surveying underground utilities with CCTV equipment if applicable when using this equipment A WARNING Foul systems can be a source of serious biological hazards Wear appropriate pr
52. ext pages at the beginning of the video recording as video titles See section 8 2 The GatorCam4 controllers allow the user to create edit and save up to 20 pages 13 rows x 36 characters of text using the Text menu In TV mode there is a limit of 32 characters per row Each page is numbered The controller shows the page number at the top of the overlaid text as well as the title status NOTE The system does not record the page number and title status even when displayed on the screen The Text menu see Figure 8 1 allows you to browse edit import and export text pages You can also change the text characters color and background 11 58 36 80 92 11 transparency Re To enter the Text menu press E on the keypad To exit press the lt key This is a text page NOTE When recording a video this will automatically pause and resume when you exit The Text menu gives you 6 choices e EDIT Edit the select page EDIT FICE HIDE a G Figure 8 1 Text menu and Overlay text e FILE Import or export text pages files e HIDE Hide the current overlaid text page and return to the main menu or resume recording e TITLE Toggles the selected text page on or off When on this page will display during the start of the video If multiple text pages are turned on they will play sequentially in numerical order Useful for inserting your company details that will not change GatorCam4 Operation Manual 48 e COLOR Se
53. f switch Switches power ON or OFF 11 Audio socket Connects the optional headset to record playback audio over videos 12 USB socket The controllers can use a USB flash drive to store video recordings reports and pictures Most stored files can be viewed or played on the controller or transferred to PC Also used to store and upload software upgrades 13 Internal battery power port and charger GC4 only Dual use connector used to supply power to the controller or charge the internal battery 14 PC socket USB type B connection to transfer files to computers 15 Keyboard Socket Connects the keyboard 16 Compact Flash card slot The controllers can use a Compact Flash card to store video recordings reports and pictures Most stored files can be viewed or played on the controller or transferred to PC Also used to store and upload software upgrades 17 Battery status indicator GC4 only Provides an estimation of the internal battery charge when the Battery Check button item 18 is pressed GatorCam4 Operation Manual 3 18 Battery check button GC4 only Activates the battery status indicator item 17 Figure 2 1 Controller Module Figure 2 2 Controller Rear View Figure 2 3 Controller I O socket GatorCam4 Operation Manual 4 Keypad See Figure 2 4 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Function keys Use to select menu items or activate short cuts Ca
54. flash drive or vice versa just select the drive bar and press OK or Enter To enter a folder select it and press OK or Enter The screen will now display any sub folders and files located in the folder you selected To return to the parent folder select the icon and press OK or Enter File types The GatorCam4 card browser will only display compatible files JPEG MP4 TXT XML BIN TPG and HTML XML files are used to record all your job details and their extension is not shown BIN HTML and TPG files are listed only and cannot be viewed on the controller Copying files and folders You can copy or move any file or folder to a different location 1 2 3 4 NOTE Select the file or folder you wish to copy Press COPY or MOVE Navigate to the folder you want to copy or move the selected item to and press PASTE Press CANCL if you wish to cancel the operation The controllers will automatically provide a default copy name for example Copy_of_O5Nov03 JPEG Once the file is copied you can rename it as required Renaming files and folders You can rename any file or folder The system will add the default extension automatically 1 Select the file or folder you wish to rename GatorCam4 Operation Manual 42 2 Press RENAM 3 Enter anew name and press OK A CAUTION Do not rename or move any XML or report file as this will corrupt the HTML report and will inhibit or corrupt the report conversion
55. g Downloads Inspection and Software Downloads GatorCam4 users should select Pearpoint P340usB and Radiodetection GatorCam4uss software updates 2 Download the new software to your computer 3 Double click on the file downloaded to extract the update binary file 4 Save the P340_GC4 bin file to the root of the removable memory storage device you are using 5 Insert your removable memory device into your controller and turn it on GatorCam4 Operation Manual 33 6 Navigate to the Upload Controller Software Menu select Menu gt Setup gt Maintenance and follow the on screen instructions to complete the upgrade 7 The controller will now update the software and then prompt you to restart the module by pressing OK 8 The update process may take several minutes Do not remove the memory device or switch off the system until the update is complete 9 The controller has now been updated How to modify your Job Templates The GatorCam4 controller uses Job templates to organize the inspection s recordings and observation into JOBS See Section 9 5 and to assist in the creation of reports You can customize your Job templates by using FlexiSight Manager 1 Copy the Romdrive2 bin file produced by FlexiSight Manager into the root of your storage device 2 Select Install from storage device to install the custom Job template or 3 Select Remove to reset the system to the default Job template 4 Press OK to reboot
56. gnals to suit your desired target audience Setting the GatorCam4 USB for PC or TV screen To produce a DVD or digital video file recording to be played on a TV screen set your On Screen Information layout to TV To produce a DVD or digital video file recording to be played on a PC screen set you OSD layout to Normal see Section 5 10 for more information on how to set On Screen Information layouts Producing a DVD video The quickest ways to produce a DVD disc from a GatorCam4 recording are e Using a PC or Mac computer or e Using a DVD recorder Using a PC or Mac computer To produce a video DVD using a PC or Mac you will need a computer equipped with a DVD burner and a compatible authoring program from a reputable supplier GatorCam4 Operation Manual 68 Nero 8 or later and Xilisoft s DVD Creator supports H264 AAC recordings for Windows based PCs Roxio Toast is available for Mac Users These programs feature easy to use wizards that guide you through the conversion and burning process To produce the DVD just select the MP4 recording that you want to convert and select the DVD Video creation function NOTE You will have to set the OSD layout to TV before recording your survey in order to ensure that resulting DVD will play correctly ona TV Using a DVD recorder lf you have a domestic DVD recorder with composite video inputs you can copy the video direct to a blank DVD using the following procedure 1 Ensure
57. guration To charge the internal battery connect the battery charger lead to the power lead Figure 4 5a The first time you charge this battery you should allow at least 6 hours to fully charge it When fully charged the status indicator will light up as a solid green with no flashing To use the battery connect the battery power lead to the controllers DC input as shown in figure 4 5b below Keep the power connector clean and dry at all times Cover the power lead connector on the box when it is not in use WARNING Use only the supplied battery charger or the optional mains charger Do not plug any other Radiodetection Pearpoint connectors into the Li lon charger socket Protect the charger against high relative humidity and water Do not attempt to open the charger Do not use the charger for charging other batteries Failure to comply will damage the charger The GatorCam4 battery contains Li lon cells Follow local and national regulations for the correct handling of battery cells Including environmental and shipping considerations aL A ZAll b NY Ni Ii 00000 IN J SO Figure 4 5 Charging the internal battery a connecting the internal battery to power the controller b GatorCam4 Operation Manual 15 To check the charge status of the internal battery press the battery check button
58. ies Contact your local Radiodetection representative for instruction on correct removal and handling of the batteries Follow local regulations for correct disposal of the battery box Batteries may be subject to shipping regulations consult your courier if unsure A range of video equipment can be connected to the system using the video jacks on the controller Item 8 in Figure 2 3 This can include video recording and playback equipment or external monitors These devices are connected using standard composite video cable with RCA connectors not supplied A WARNING Connected equipment must be earthed in accordance with the equipment manufacturer s documentation Failure to comply may result in electric shock and damage to the GatorCam4 system Gatorcam4 Operation Manual 17 Section 5 Controller and system set up This Section introduces the GatorCam4 controllers and system set up The GatorCam4 controllers acts as the main control unit and digital video processor for the GatorCcam system It is compatible with the full range of GatorCam4 pushrod reels and cameras It is also compatible with the full range of GatorCam3 pushrod reels and cameras The 8 screen displays the on screen system menu the camera s video feed or the selected video and picture files stored on a Compact Flash card or a USB flash drive You can command the GatorCam4 controllers using the keypad or the keyboard this manual will detail using both method
59. ight Manager operation manual for more details The GatorCam4 controllers create a time reference for every observation you make during a video recording Refer to Section 7 4 to see how you can use these markers to quickly review your video files Creating an observation To enter the observation form when a job Is active press OK or Enter Observations are numbered sequentially The observation number is displayed in brackets in the title bar NOTE If recording the controller will automatically pause when entering the observation form and resume when you exit e Usethe A and W Pg Up and Pg Dn keys to navigate the form You can also key in the desired field number GatorCam4 Operation Manual 59 e Press OK to edit e Press CLEAR to delete the selected field content e Press SAVE to add the observation e Usethe lt and gt keys to browse the existing observations e Press REMOV to delete an existing observation e Press EXIT to return to the live picture screen Default Observation form The observations form allows you to enter sequential annotated observations of your survey Each observation you make can include position defect code comments grade and a photo By default the GatorCam4 controller is compatible with the WRC MSCC 3 specifications and as such it contains WRC Condition Codes when English language is selected For other language options which may not offer any Condition Codes and or to customize the exi
60. ill flash on the screen Figure 5 13 Custom Layout e Press RSTOR to restore the default position e Press OK to confirm your choice and leave the setup screen GatorCam4 Operation Manual 30 A CAUTION Be careful not to overlap the On Screen information fields as this will affect their readability on the screen and in recordings The GatorCam4 controllers allow you to Company Information customize your system by storing your company details and logo on the controller These details ese defined are used to personalize reports and the video title Company Radiodetection screen Crew Inspection Address Western Drive NOTE Video titles are optional For more Town Bristol information please refer to Section 5 8 State County Avon AIP Postcode B514 SAF Once you save your company s information you Telephone ALLIGO will not need to enter it again unless you perform aos t a 1 S a a factory reset see Maintenance Section below Mai Pd sdies ukespx com CLEAR RESET Figure 5 14 Company information menu 5 11 1 To set your company details From the Setup screen enter the On Screen Information menu see Figure 5 14 There are 10 company fields to fill out e Logo use this field to enter your company logo See below e Company use this field to store your company or trading name 30 characters maximum e Crew use this field to record the name of the crew or individual who is in charge of the GatorCam4 system 30 cha
61. imes the size of compressed video formats Ensure you have sufficient hard drive space before you attempt to convert to DV format Editing DV The DV format is widely supported by many consumer and professional non linear digital video editing software Below is a list of programs that support the editing of DV files e Adobe Premiere Elements and Adobe Premiere Pro e Windows Movie Maker Free with Windows XP e Windows DVD Maker Free with Windows Vista NOTE Editing DV files in non linear editing programs is a complex process that is beyond the scope of this manual The programs listed above are well documented and feature introductory tutorials Please refer to these before you attempt to edit your video GatorCam4 Operation Manual 75 Section 11 Appendix This appendix includes a list of keypad and keyboard shortcuts featured on the controller Familiarizing yourself with the shortcuts will allow you to work more efficiently You can access a list of available shortcuts by simultaneously pressing Fn F2 on the keypad or SHIFT F2 on the keyboard Table 11 1 Miscellaneous commands and shortcuts Keyboard Description List all shortcuts Software versions screen Jump to top menu when possible Enter counter value Calibrate zero counter Table 11 3 Video commands and shortcuts Keyboard Description Take snapshot Video stop A e c s Pause w EESE z Rotate reset Rotate clockwise Rotate
62. is coiled rod retains a large amount of energy when coiled and can cause injury if not correctly handled Only competent personnel should handle this product Radiodetection and Pearpoint recommend that a risk assessment is undertaken before the rod is handled the bindings are cut or when using loading unloading uncoiling or coiling rod Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment must be worn such as eye and hand protection Radiodetection accepts no liability for injury or damage to equipment incurred whilst using loading unloading uncoiling or coiling rod A WARNING To avoid risk of burns do not touch the camera when switched on or immediately after switch off Leave ample time for it to cool before handling GatorCam4 Operation Manual ii A WARNING The camera s LEDs are very powerful Do not look directly at the LEDs or point them at other people Only use charging equipment provided by Radiodetection Lid The use of alternative chargers may cause a safety hazard and or reduce the life of the battery A The distance counter should only be used as an estimation Radiodetection recommends the use of a sonde and a Radiodetection cable locator to accurately locate positions of interest Especially prior to construction works Incorrect reel settings will cause further inaccuracies due to varying dimensions Only use charging equipment provided by Radiodetection Ltd The use of alterative chargers may cause a safety hazard and or redu
63. ith your computer NOTE If using an Apple Mac be sure that you encode your DVD using the Joliet file system for maximum compatibility with Windows based computers Windows cannot read DVDs encoded with the native Mac HFS file system Alternatively you can distribute your video files using flash memory devices like USB flash drives or other flash memory devices These devices are inexpensive and can offer storage capacities greater than DVDs and can be played directly by many modern DVDs and TV sets These devices are simple to use and do not require the use of a DVD or CD burner only a free USB port on your computer NOTE For maximum compatibility between computers and other devices ensure your flash memory device is encoded using the FAT32 file system Individual files stored on FAT32 formatted drives must not exceed 4GB in size the total of all file sizes may be greater than 4GB Gatorcam4 Operation Manual 71 Digital conversion requires the use of a computer to convert the video files from their native format to another digital file format Using this method you can convert video files to almost any format you require for example DivX Xvid VCD MPEG1 DVD MPEG2 QuickTime Flash Video FLV Windows Media Video WMV system Requirements Below is a list of recommended minimum specifications for converting and editing digital video files on Windows computers Windows Windows XP Windows Vista or Windows
64. ive and return to the Job Browser menu 3 SAVE Saves details you have entered or edited This command is only available when selecting a job s detail 4 DEL Deletes the job s details or file selected 5 SEWER Creates a SEWER DAT MSCC 3 report file This command is only available when selecting a job s file and providing that the controllers Job template it has not been customized 6 EXIT Exit and returns to the Job Browser menu A warning message will appear if you are exiting without having saved your changes Job details can be copied to a text page which can then be recorded in a video In order to do that select client site or Survey and press E on the keypad A text page selector will be displayed as shown on Figure 9 6 Select the page you wish to use with the keys and press COPY NOTE the previous content of the page will be overwritten 11 39 06825 82 8 88m Page 1 Title off Use this text page Figure 9 6 Text Copy screen Active Jobs To activate a job press START All recordings and observations will be saved in the active s job survey folder The current active jobs is identified by the letter A in the Job Browser menu see Figure 9 4 To de activate a Job press STOP GatorCam4 Operation Manual 55 Details about your inspections are required to be able to organize your work into JOBS and to be able to produce reports There are 3 forms you will have to fill to create a new job
65. job NOTE A report can only be created if there is a Job active and if all the critical fields have been entered Gatorcam4 Operation Manual 58 The information required is e Company Details about your company See Section 5 11 e Client Name address and other details to identify your client See Section 9 5 e Site Address contact name and other details to identify the site See Section 9 5 e Survey Start and finish references material use size and other details to identify the pipe you are surveying See Section 9 5 e Observations Condition Codes distance grade and all other details required to identify the problems you have encountered See Section 9 7 e Comments Any general comments you may have See Section 9 8 By default the GatorCam4 controllers are compatible with the WRC MSCC 3 specifications and as such it contains WRC Condition Codes and can export SEWER DAT report files You can however modify the defect code used when entering your observations and customize the client site Survey and company forms and end with a report template which is not compatible with the WRC specifications At the basis of an inspection report there are the observations Inspection observations are used to give a detailed yet concise description of all your findings and are usually entered sequentially as you conduct your survey Observations can also be created or edited on your computer by using FlexiSight Manager See the Flexis
66. kid set that allows you to adapt your camera and pushrod for deployment in pipes from 2 50mm to 6 150mm The universal brush and skid set works with 1 25mm and 2 50mm cameras and the 25mm solid sonde flexisonde universal flexi and the 35mm flexisonde The W skid can be used with the 2 50mm camera for diameters up to 9 Skids protect the camera from damage and allow it to safely navigate larger pipes Use skids with the camera wherever possible A central pipe view is typically the best Figure 4 1 illustrates a 1 4 35mm flexisonde and the brush and skid set required to aid the camera and pushrod deployment in pipes of up to 6 150mm in diameter NOTE Radiodetection recommends using two skids to help keep the camera level 35mm 5Omm camera NOTE 4 off 25mm SPRING CLAMPS TO BE USED ON 25MM CAMERA AND 25MM SONDE OR TERMINATION 1 25mm or 35mm skid adaptor 2 70mm skid 3 Brushes Use with sondes flexisondes and use with 50mm 2 camera or fit 20mm or 45mm brushes to help cameras Increases diameter to on top of 25mm 35mm skid center the camera in large diameter 50mm adaptor pipes Figure 4 1 Brush and skid set Example configuration 1 e Take a2 50mm camera and a 1 4 35mm flexisonde suitable for a 2 8 70mm or larger pipe e Connect the flexisonde to the pushrod termination socket e Connect the camera to the flexisonde socket GatorCam4 Operation Manual 1
67. ks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Other trademarks or registered trademarks mentioned in this document belong to their respective owners Disclaimer Any third party products including hardware software and services mentioned in this manual are for instructional purposes only and are not an endorsement by Radiodetection Ltd or SPX Corporation Radiodetection Ltd does not accept any liability for loss of data or damage to equipment when using any third party products Radiodetection provides training services for most GatorCam products Our qualified instructors will train equipment operators or other personnel at your preferred location or at Radiodetection facilities Training in best practices can lead to improved efficiency avoid workplace accidents how to diagnose and repair simple issues as well as facilitating longer product lifetimes For more information go to www radiodetection com or contact your local GatorCam representative 2014 Radiodetection Ltd All rights reserved Radiodetection is a subsidiary of SPX Corporation SPX the green gt and X are trademarks of SPX Corporation Inc Radiodetection Pearpoint flexiprobe flexitrax GatorCam and flexicoiler are considered trademarks of Radiodetection Ltd Due to a policy of continued development we reserve the right to alter or amend any published specification without notice This document may not be copied reproduced transmitted
68. lete all text to the right of the cursor select DEL gt 6 To browse the Condition Codes list select CODES 7 Press CANCL to undo the changes and exit 8 Press OK to save the changes and return to the text menu or overlay the page Importing or exporting a text page You can import or export text pages files Text pages files can be created reviewed or modified by using FlexiSight Manager Please refer to the Flexisight Manager user guide for more information on this procedure GatorCam4 Operation Manual 50 Section9 Jobs observations and reporting This Section describes how the GatorCam4 controllers organize your work and how to use the integrated report writer to add detailed observations to your survey Observations can be used to create an HTML report that can be left with your customer or later viewed NOTE The GatorCam4 controllers cannot display a HTML report in its final format Gatorcam4 Operation Manual 51 The GatorCam4 controllers automatically organize inspection data into JOBS folders making it very easy to review and store videos photos and observation By entering the client s name its address and a start and finish reference for your survey all your jobs will be uniquely and logically stored in your memory storage device The Jobs folder is organized by client site then survey For each inspection job the GatorCam4 will create and use 3 folders e The top folder is the Client folder named
69. lows the controller to be mounted onto the pushrod reel 5 Stowage Hooks To store the link cable on the push rod reel 6 Link Cable Socket To connect the link cable to the reel 7 Camera Two color camera options are available a 1 25mm diameter adjustable focus camera for up to 4 100mm diameter pipes b 2 50mm diameter adjustable focus self leveling camera for up to 9 230mm diameter pipes Figure 2 7 Universal flexi and Sondes 8 Universal Flexi Attaches to the end of the pushrod to allow the camera to negotiate small Figure 2 8 Brushes and skids radius bends 9 Solid Sonde 9a and flexisondes 9b Attaches to the end of the pushrod and transmits a signal to allow the position of the sonde to be pinpointed using a RD7OO00DL receiver optional purchase Not detachable Plumbers sonde 9c Plumbers reels only transmits a signal to allow the position of the sonde to be GatorCam4 Operation Manual 6 pinpointed using a RD 7OOODL receiver optional purchase 10 Universal brushes and skids Protect the camera during use and centers the camera in the pipe See Section 4 3 5 for instructions on how to install skids and brushes 11 Plumbers skidball range for 1 25mm camera allows movement around most 2 50mm traps and 1 25 82mm bends Available in 1 4 86mm and 1 6 42mm Accessories not shown Systems Include e Car Adap
70. m4 controllers are reset to the factory default settings A WARNING Before attempting to assemble the system ensure to switch off the controllers power 4 1 1 Mounting The controller can be mounted on the optional support stand if required See Section 11 2 for a detailed guide on how to install the clamp assembly 4 1 2 Power Ay As WARNING The controllers are not earthed If system connects to any mains operated equipment the external equipment MUST BE earthed in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Failure to earth the attached equipment may result in potentially lethal electric shock e Release the side catches and open the two covers e Ensure the On off switch item 1 in Figure 2 1 is set to the Off position e Open the I O panel cover e Connect the power supply 12 24V DC vehicle supply mains adaptor or optional battery pack to the power socket Item 9 in Figure 2 3 A AX CAUTION Use only the supplied mains adaptor using other adaptors may damage the system 4 1 3 Compact Flash card Insert a compatible Compact Flash card into the card slot which is located inside the I O panel Item 16 in Figure 2 3 Please note the orientation of the card before attempting to insert it into the controllers Although a groove on the card will prevent you from inserting the card the wrong way forcing this will damage the Compact Flash card socket For more information about Compact Flash cards refer to Section 7 1
71. mera key Press to take screen captures Text key Press to access the Onscreen Text and Report menu Play Enters the card browser menu Starts or continues video playback of selected file Pause Press to pause or restart video playback or recording Record Press to begin a new video recording Stop Press to stop video playback or recording Crawler stop key Not functional on this model Arrow keys Use for navigation and to select system parameters OK Press to select or confirm choices in the menu system LED brightness camera focus keys not functional on this model Rotate Pan keys Press to rotate the camera view Fn Rotate to pan left or right Simultaneous press will re center the view Function key Fn Press and hold in combination with other keys to activate alternate functions Zoom Iris keys Press to zoom in or out of the camera s subject Fn Zoom to modify the Iris Iris not functional on this model Simultaneous press will reset the zoom to unity Figure 2 4 Controller Keypad GatorCam4 Operation Manual 5 See Figures 2 5 to 2 8 Figure 2 5 GatorCam4 Maxi Pushrod Reel 4 1 Pushrod Reel Holds the i pushrod on a revolving reel The F 4 e pushrod can be up to 500ft 150m in length depending on reel type s 2 Pushrod Guide Guides the rod on and off the reel 3 Brake Adjustable to control the r movement of the reel or to lock it 4 Adaptor Clamp optional on the MINI models Al
72. meras The camera focus is adjustable and should be set to match the internal diameter of the pipe under inspection With reference to Tables 4 1 and 4 2 place the camera at the required distance from a target object to get optimal image quality Use the focus tool provided with the camera to turn the focusing ring until the target object is in focus 1 25mm Camera 2 50mm Camera Internal Pipe Diameter Target Object Internal Pipe Diameter Target Object iene fmm ees m 51 203 22 4 569 Table 4 1 1 Camera focusing table 229 oe 640 O1 oh K O el NO NO i i i iL k O NO h h NO NO 0 K Table 4 2 2 Camera focusing table 4 3 3 FlexiSondes and Solid Sonde Radiodetection Sondes allow location of the camera as it navigates a pipe using a Radiodetection locator such as the RD 000 DL The flexisonde built in for the GatorCam4 Plumbers reel system fits between the pushrod and the camera allowing the system to better negotiate bends in the pipe The solid sonde adds extra rigidity to the camera and it is ideal for long push inspections A solid sonde can be used in conjunction with a universal flexi 4 3 4 Universal flexi When fitted to the pushrod and camera the universal flexi allows the camera and pushrod to negotiate sharp bends in the pipe not required for the Plumbers system GatorCam4 Operation Manual 11 4 3 5 Skids and brushes Each system comes with a universal brush and s
73. mpany activate this option to display Figure 5 7 the non empty entries from the company details form see section 5 11 Radiodetection Ltd Inspection team Western Drive Bristol e Client activate this option to display the non BS14 QAF empty entries from the client details form see section 9 5 ZIP Postcode Telephone e Site activate this option to display the non EON br empty entries from the site details form see va section 9 5 e Survey activate this option to display the non empty entries from the survey details form see section 9 5 e Text page chose this option to select text pages to display at the beginning of videos Text pages are displayed in ascending order 0 1 13 16 for example Page number is displayed in the top left of the screen in the TEXT button menu Use the A and WY keys to This is a text page select a text page see Figure 5 8 Press TITLE to toggle between select or deselect the text page displayed The Title on off message at the top right corner of the text page indicates if the page is selected Title on or not The Title on off message at the top right corner of the text page indicates if the page is selected Title on or not 736 89 82 11 Q 88m Title off EDIT FILE HIDERRERESESeSeeee kA e Observations Activate this option to display l Figure 5 8 Selecting a title text page observations in the video recordings See Section 9 7 for details about observations NO
74. nciple is similar to that of an internet website Reports documents are organized as follows report This folder can be found in the survey folder once you have created a report and contains all the files necessary for an html report GatorCam4 Operation Manual 62 e report html is the main page of the report Access the report using this file e logo jpg is your company or business logo This is the logo entered with your Company details section 5 11 e pages folder contains individual HTML pages e data folder contains a copy of the job data at the time the report was created e images folder contains images for any observations that may have been made NOTE Please copy or move the entire Report folder including all sub folders to your computer when retrieving the html report from the storage device A CAUTION Do not edit any files directly with a text editor or word processor as this may corrupt the report or render it unreadable to FlexiSight Manager Browsing and printing Inspection Report x t C T O CC file H JOBS rteeeteeetett tttttt S_F_120510_1413 report report html Title Page Report Details Observations Comments Print This Page SP Inspection Report Dated 25 March 2013 This report details the findings of the pipe inspection conducted by on behalf of Figure 9 6 Viewing reports in a web browser 1 Connect the memory storage device to your PC If your memory device is a Comp
75. nd provides a detailed guide to managing survey files Section 8 introduces the Text page overlay functionality explaining how to edit import and display text pages section 9 introduces the way the controllers store information including Jobs Observations and Reporting Section 10 provides a comprehensive guide to digital video options and settings Section 11 also includes a guide to converting and distributing videos for playback on computers and other video equipment Section 11 is an appendix that includes reference and other important information as well as instructions on caring for and maintaining your GatorCam4 system NOTE For instructions about FlexiSight Manager refer to the FlexiSight Manager Operation Manual The GatorCam4 is an advanced pipeline video inspection system that is ideal for a broad range of applications This system allows operators to identify and document pipeline faults using the latest in digital video recording technology The GatorCam4 is a fully modular system the controllers can drive any combination of the Gatorcam4 range of pushrod reels and cameras GatorCam4 Operation Manual 1 GatorCam4 features e One Touch recording using industry standard H 264 video and AAC audio format e Internal and external rechargeable battery options e Record up to 50 minutes of high quality video per gigabyte of memory For more information about video recording settings and quality please refer to Section
76. nding on size Once you decide on the distribution media you must know if they will play their video DVD or digital file on a television or a PC Most televisions even modern LCDs and stand alone DVD players and recorders are designed for standard broadcasting As such they may be unable to display or record the video produced by the GatorCam4 controller correctly This is because the GatorCam4 makes use of the entire 4 3 video picture available whereas standard broadcasts usually do not NOTE 4 3 refers to the standard aspect ratio of PAL and NTSC broadcasts priors to the advent of standard and high definition widescreen broadcasts Depending on the implementation of over scan the ability to display the entire 4 3 picture space different TVs and DVD players will show different video sizes varying between the full 4 3 picture and the broadcasting Graphics safe areas The 4 3 Action Safe area is defined to be between 3 3 and 3 5 smaller than the 4 3 full video size The 4 3 Graphics Safe area is defined to be between 5 and 6 7 smaller than the 4 3 full video size This is illustrated in Figure 10 2 Gatorcam4 Operation Manual 67 4 3 VIDEO 4 3 SAFE AREA ACTION i 4 3 SAFE AREA GRAPHICS Figure 10 2 4 3 aspect ratio video The GatorCam4 controllers offers a number of different On Screen Information and text layouts that will optimize your video recordings and analog video output si
77. nds Any function keys will make it visible again Gatorcam4 Operation Manual 23 e Video Source set the video source for display and recording There are 3 choices Auto Camera and External o Auto gives preference to the external video source if present o Camera selects the GatorCam4 camera as the default video source o External selects the external video source You can connect an external video source to the controller using standard composite RCA The controller s video input jack is located inside the I O interface panel Item 8 in Figure 2 3 and is highlighted with a yellow ring around the jack e Job prompt When set on this prompts you to enter client site and survey start and finish information at the beginning of your first recording session video or photo This will set the job for all your recordings during the session See Section 9 1 for more details regarding jobs and the way your files are organized If the prompt is off you will go to the Quick Job Start See Section 9 2 5 8 2 Recording This menu see Figure 5 6 gives you access to all the recording settings setup Recording gt File names gt Video titles gt Quality Figure 5 6 Setup Recording menu File Names In this menu you can change the way the controller names your video or photo files There are two settings available Prefix and Scheme Prefix You can enter a prefix 7 characters maximum to be automatically added to
78. nstalled While these may enable playback using Windows Media Player or other playback software they may inadvertently affect the performance of FlexiSight Manager and the computer This is known as CODEC conflict CODEC conflict may cause your video program or your entire system to become unstable or even crash If you suspect a CODEC conflict has occurred uninstall FlexiSight GatorCam4 Operation Manual 66 Manager and all third party H 264 and AAC CODECs then reinstall FlexiSight Manager CODEC conflicts can be diagnosed using a number of online free tools Windows XP tools like GSPOT or Sherlock The Codec Detective will allow you to see which CODECs you have installed on your PC and if they can play MP4 H264 AAC files Alternatively use a dedicated video player that supports H264 AAC files When it comes to distributing your recordings the first thing to consider is your customer s requirements Generally speaking there are two possibilities they may require a DVD or a digital video file e DVDs are one of the most popular ways to distribute videos Most households have Domestic DVD players and most modern PCs are equipped with a DVD player e Digital video files are quickly becoming very popular as they can be easily edited and digitally stored on company servers More advanced DVD players can also play some video files Digital video files can be distributed on CDs DVDs flash memory or even electronically via the internet depe
79. o enter this area e To delete all text to left of the cursor press DEL lt e To delete all text to the right of the cursor press DEL gt e Press Esc to undo your changes and exit e Press Enter to save your changes 5 6 3 Entering text with the keypad You can enter text with the keypad arrows e Usethe A or V keys to cycle through the list of available characters e Use the lt and gt keys to move the cursor backwards and forwards along the line e To toggle between upper and lower case press CAPS e To delete all text to left of the cursor select DEL lt e To delete all text to the right of the cursor select DEL gt e Press CANCL to undo your changes and exit e Press OK to save your changes Figure 5 4 Setup menu setup The Setup menu see Figure 5 4 provides access to all configuration settings of your system gt Controller gt Reel gt 0n screen Information gt Company details gt Maintenance There are 5 menus available e Controller gives access to all the controllers settings See Section 5 8 e Reel allows you to select the correct reel type length See Section 5 9 e On Screen Information edit the on screen text information including text appearance Gatorcam4 Operation Manual 22 and color See Section 5 10 e Company details enter your company logo and information that can appear on your reports See Section 5 11 e Maintenance allows you to perform maintenance task su
80. ormation about using and selecting Compact Flash cards and USB drives A CAUTION Do not remove the memory storage device or switch the controller off during the recording process Doing so may corrupt all data on the device and cause the controller to crash 1 To begin recording press Now enter your JOB details by entering the client name site address survey start and finish references Then press again to begin recording Alternatively press again without entering the details to start a survey quickly without site data See Section 9 1 for more details about JOBS or Section 5 8 1 to disable the quick job creation option 2 Areddot will appear on screen to indicate recording has begun GatorCam4 Operation Manual 36 3 The file name is shown briefly on the screen followed by the maximum recording time remaining 4 Video titles are shown on the screen if enabled See Sections 5 11 for information on how to set company and or text pages titles 5 If required connect the optional headset to record audio commentary over the video 6 To pause a recording press Ill Press or Illl key to resume your recording 7 To end the recording press W on the keypad NOTE Recordings are automatically limited to a maximum of approximately 2 hours Recordings exceeding 2 hours are split into multiple files Radiodetection recommends limiting recordings to a maximum of 30 minutes to optimize video post processing on a computer
81. ost Xvid encoded files will play on a DivX certified player The advantages of this format are e Good quality at reduced file size e Wide playability with digital media players and some domestic DVD players e Does not require a DVD or CD burner to produce The disadvantages of this format are e Encoding process can take longer than other formats e Requires a suitable CODEC or a compatible media player to play on computers GatorCam4 Operation Manual 70 QuickTime MOV files The QuickTime format is based on a similar H 264 CODEC as the native GatorCam4 video format thus it enjoys the same quality to file size ratio The QuickTime format is playable on PC and Mac computers using Apple s QuickTime media player The advantages of this format are e Good file size to quality ratio e Preferred video file format for Apple Mac computers e Playable on Apple s range of personal media players and smartphones e ls suitable for embedding in web pages for distribution on the internet e Does not require a DVD or CD burner to produce The disadvantages of this format are e Encoding process can take up to three times longer than other formats e Requires QuickTime or the VLC media player for playback on a computer e ls not playable on most domestic DVD players Using data CDs DVDs and flash memory devices You can copy any digital video file on to a standard blank data DVD or CD using any burning program that is compatible w
82. otection PPE when handling the GatorCam4 A WARNING The camera will get hot during use This is normal Exercise care when handling the camera consider gloves A A WARNING System components must NOT be connected disconnected when the power is on AN WARNING Always carry out a risk assessment of the site to be inspected This equipment is NOT approved for use in areas where hazardous gasses or vapors may be present Take care to ensure that video and power cables don t become entangled in the reel Cable ties are recommended and will not impede system performance Always store the GatorCam4 system in a clean and dry environment Ensure that standard safety precautions for working in hostile environments are followed Including manual handling biological hazards and personal injury The GatorCam4 system requires connection to a protective earth if in doubt consult a qualified electrician As AS The GatorCam4 system requires connection to a protective earth if in doubt consult a qualified electrician Electrical equipment is factory tested for electrical safety Routine inspection is recommended and may be required by law to maintain this level of protection If you are unsure contact your local safety authority for advice Always use heavy duty industrial gloves when withdrawing rod from a sewer Always ensure that cabling is properly connected Always switch the system on and off using the controller switch A WARNING Th
83. pan or rotate The on screen display menu will not be captured The GatorCam4 controllers offers sophisticated digital imaging control to allow you to manipulate the video displayed on the screen when playing back a recording or displaying a video from an external video source Pan You can use the pan function to digitally pan a zoomed in picture on screen 1 To pan left press Fn and to pan right press Fn and simultaneously 2 To reset the digital pan simultaneously press Fn and all together Rotate You can use the rotate function to digitally rotate the picture on screen 1 Press or to digitally rotate the picture clockwise or anti clockwise 2 To reset the digital rotate press CG and simultaneously Zoom 1 To zoom in press To zoom out press S 2 Toreset the zoom to x1 magnification press S and amp simultaneously GatorCam4 Operation Manual 38 Once you complete the inspection wind the reel to retrieve the camera from the pipe A WARNING Foul water systems can be a source of biological hazards Maintain high sanitary standards at all times Clean the system after each inspection with a cloth soaked in a suitable disinfectant Always wear appropriate protection when conducting an inspection and when handling the GatorCam4 1 Release the brake 2 Layer the pushrod onto the reel by a combination of rotating the reel and pushing the pushrod onto the reel Do not simply rotate the r
84. put e Switch the controller on There is a delay of several seconds before the Power up screens appear e Press OK to clear the welcome screen e Calibrate the reel and zero the camera s position Press F10 on the keyboard or A and V on the keypad simultaneously e Deploy the camera into the pipe as required e On the keypad press the e key to start recording the inspection If required o Enter your JOB details by entering the client name site address survey start and finish references See Section 9 1 for more details about JOBS or Section 5 8 1 to disable the quick job creation option o Press again Press the key to take screen captures If required To pause a recording press Ill key e To stop a recording press the key NOTE Do not extract the removable storage device during recording or playback Doing so may corrupt all data on the storage device and Figure 3 1 Controller installed on pushrod reel crash the controller To add text quickly on your survey press PG UP or PG DN on the keyboard followed by the OK button to confirm GatorCam4 Operation Manual 8 Section4 System Assembly This Section describes the procedures used for to setup the GatorCam4 for the first time The system can be configured in a large number of ways depending on the components you have chosen for your survey Unless indicated otherwise most of the procedures do not need to be repeated unless the GatorCa
85. r JOBS files 6 Alternatively open the card drive in Windows Explorer See Section 9 1 for information about the Jobs folder structures GatorCam4 Operation Manual 46 Disconnecting A CAUTION Eject the command module from the PC BEFORE you disconnect the USB cable Failure to do so may corrupt your card and all data Windows 7 computer To disconnect the controller from the computer you must use the Windows USB hub manager see Figure 7 6 before removing the cable To do so 1 Locate the USB device icon on the Windows PPE EEEE EPEE Task Bar usually bottom right hand corner of the a Open Devices and Printers screen Right click your mouse on this icon and j a tool tip Safely Remove Hardware window will c Eject USB DISK appear dept brsnasl H 2 Left click the controller icon with your mouse l l l l Figure 7 6 Example of a Windows 7 USB eject window 3 Click Eject to disconnect safely 4 You can now disconnect the USB cable from the computer and command module Other versions of Windows may operate differently GatorCam4 Operation Manual 47 Section 8 Adding text Text pages This Section introduces the GatorCam4 controllers text page overlay features During an inspection the user can choose to overlay a text page such as Figure 8 1 on videos or pictures to document the findings for audit or review The system can also be set to display several t
86. racters maximum e Address use this field to record your company s street address 30 characters maximum e Town use this field to record your company s city or town 30 characters maximum e State County use this field to record your company s State or County 20 chararacters maximum e ZIP Postcode use this field to record your company s ZIP or postcode 10 chararacters maximum e Telephone use this field to record your company s contact telephone number 20 chararacters maximum e Fax use this field to record your company s fax number 20 characters maximum e Email use this field to record your company s contact email address 30 characters maximum Gatorcam4 Operation Manual 31 1 Press CLEAR to delete the selected field data 2 Press RESET to delete all data How to setup your company logo To enter your company logo copy a JPEG version of your company logo 32KB maximum into the root of your memory storage device and insert it in the controller NOTE The root directory refers to the top level directory or folder of your memory storage device 1 Browse the root of the memory storage device 2 Press SHOW to check the highlighted JPEG logo NOTE The controller can only display pictures with width and height in multiples of 16 pixels Pictures of other sizes will not be displayed by the controller but will work in the final report 3 Press BROWS to continue browsing Press USE to selec
87. ration Manual ix 10 6 Advanced video editing Section11 Appendix 11 1 Shortcuts 11 2 MINI MIDI Clamp assembly 11 3 Care and maintenance 11 4 AVC Video license 11 5 Specifications GatorCam4 Operation Manual x Section 1 Introduction This manual provides comprehensive operating instructions for the GatorCam4 pipeline video inspection system Before attempting to operate the GatorCam4 system it is very important that you read this manual noting all safety warnings and procedures in the Preface Section 1 3 and throughout the rest of the manual Once you have read this manual we recommend that you retain it for reference purposes A printed version of this manual is available on request Please contact your local GatorCam representative for more information The rest of the manual is detailed as follows Section 2 is a system overview that includes annotated illustrations of the controllers pushrod reels and selected accessories Section 3 provides users with quick start instructions to operating the controllers Section 4 provides a detailed guide to assembling the system ready for conducting inspections Section 5 provides a comprehensive introduction to using and configuring the controllers section 6 introduces the basics of pipeline inspections and describes how to deploy the rod create video recordings and control the camera during an inspection Section 7 introduces the Compact Flash card USB flash drive browser a
88. s to the user typically sharp edges or electrical malfunction Spare rod guides can be purchased and fitted by competent mechanical technicians using a screwdriver Spare rods and various components are available to purchase as repair kits Figure 0 1 Rod guide assembly For information regarding any service needs please visit www radiodetection com or contact your local Radiodetection representative or dealer Do not dispose of this product in municipal waste facilities Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products and type of waste whether any hazards are contained Radiodetection complies with the requirements of 2002 96 EC Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment GatorCam4 Operation Manual iv EU compliance This equipment complies with the following EU Directives e Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC e Machinery Directive 2006 42 EC e EMC Directive 2004 108 EC FCC Compliance statement This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions e The equipment may not cause harmful interference e The equipment must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the eq
89. s where applicable In addition to record playback and control the controllers can connect to external video equipment using the RCA composite video connectors with the optional headset or to a personal computer using the PC USB type B socket NOTE The terms controller and command module may be used interchangeably When the system is correctly assembled switch it on using the controller On Off switch Item 1 in Figure 2 1 NOTE The controllers take approximately 10 seconds to display the first screen Depending on the settings the controllers will display one or two splash screens followed by the welcome screen Section 5 4 The welcome screen displays important system information note it and press OK to continue A CAUTION When you power off the system wait at least 5 seconds before switching it on again Failure to do so may cause the system to lock up NOTE When the controllers are switched ON with no camera connected the screen will display vertical color bars If video signal is lost the vertical color bars will also display The caption CAL will flash on the top right hand corner of the screen until the reel is calibrated by pressing F10 or the A and Y icons on the keypad see Section 6 2 GatorCam4 Operation Manual 18 The controllers have a built in context sensitive help screen To access the help page press Fn F1 simultaneously on the keypad or Shift F1 on the keyboard You can also vie
90. st over discharge overcharge and short circuit between charge terminals Other batteries may not provide these safety circuits Contact your local Radiodetection representative for information on purchasing battery packs and chargers A Clean and sanitize the GatorCam4 system at regular intervals and after conducting an inspection Consider the work environment and clean sterilize appropriately before shipment following any applicable laws and guidelines Always keep all connectors covered with their protective caps when the equipment is not in use to prolong the life of your product Do not apply grease lubricants or other fluids to any of the connectors or pogo pins in the system especially to the camera connection The supplied grease is provided to apply in small doses to any o rings in order to keep the waterproof seal GatorCam4 Operation Manual iii Do not dismantle any component of this system unless directed by this operation manual Dismantling components not specified by this manual may void the product warranty Radiodetection recommends that only authorized service centers carry out service of this product Service elsewhere will void the warranty CAUTION The rod guide assembly see below figure 0 1 must be reviewed regularly to determine whether a replacement is needed If the rod wears through the guide it will begin to wear through the metal structure Wear to the metal components of the system may cause potential hazard
91. stall the skids locate each of the three w skids onto the collar and fix firmly with two M5 x 12mm screws each The skids are asymmetrical and can only be fitted one way round Loosen the two M6 x 20mm screws that hold the two halves of the collar together and insert the flexi with the camera attached into the collar Ensure the camera abuts the screw end of the collar and tighten the two screws evenly and firmly 10 RP2835Z3 is a 8 200mm W skid that attaches onto the universal flexi and the 1 25mm Flexisonde 10 RP2841Z3 is a 8 200mm W skid that attaches onto the large 1 4 36mm Flexisonde 10 RP2841Z1 is a regular 66mm skidball for the 2 GC4 camera GatorCam4 Operation Manual 13 10 RP2835Z1 and 04 HC39200161 together form the peanut P trap skid with a 60mm diameter ballskid figure 4 4 The Universal roller skid figure 4 4 is attached to the camera using plastic tubing and a wingnut to secure the roller skid onto the camera head A set of 3 optional light heads can be used for additional lighting please note these lights are not waterproof to 10bar they are suitable for very shallow water puddles 2 Flexi Sande Figure 4 2 W Skid Figure 4 3 Skidball 2 6 66mm 10 RP2841Z1 for the 2 GC4 camera Figure 4 4 Universal roller skid Gatorcam4 Operation Manual 14 A fully charged GC4 internal battery pack will power the system for up to 5 hours depending on usage and system confi
92. sting code list FlexiSight Manager offers the ability to create new lists or modify existing one and to customize your GatorCam4 controllers Observation fields 1 Video Video file name This is filled automatically when recording and you should not need to modify it 2 Video Time Video time reference This is filled automatically when recording and you should not need to modify it 3 Photo File name of the picture associated with the observation 4 Distance Counter distance value associated to the observation This is filled automatically and you should not need to modify it 5 Cont Defect Identify a defect which extends or repeats beyond the first meter from the camera position 6 Code Defect Code 7 Joint Identify if the observation relates to a pipe joint 8 Material Pipe s material by default you can choose between WRCs MSSC 3 pipe materials identification 9 Band Medium or large This is associated to specific codes 10 Dimension 1 Pipe dimension 1 associated to the defect code entered 10 characters maximum GatorCam4 Operation Manual 60 11 Dimension 2 Pipe dimension 2 associated to the defect code entered 10 characters maximum 12 Percentage value associated to the defect code entered 13 Clock at from Defect position as requested by the defect code entered 14 Clock to Defect position as requested by the defect code entered 15 Remarks Remarks 30 characters maximum 16 Gr
93. t layouts for the position of the date time and counter fields and the position and size of any text page you may decide to show on the screen Deciding what layout to use is critical before starting your recordings as layouts cannot be modified after the recording is created To set your preferred layout navigate to Scheme and choose between three layouts Normal TV and Custom GatorCam4 Operation Manual 29 Figure 5 11 Normal Layout Figure 5 12 TV Layout Normal Layout This is the standard layout optimized to make use of the entire screen See Figure 5 11 On Screen information fields are positioned at the very edges of the display Overlaid text pages will also have characters which may be positioned at the edges of the display TV Layout This layout is optimized for a DVD Recorder TV screen See Figure 5 12 On Screen information fields and overlaid text pages are positioned in the graphic safe area of the display Consult Section 10 5 for more details on producing TV compatible recordings Custom Layout This layout is customizable The position of time date and distance counter fields can be moved anywhere on the screen Text pages may still have characters which may be positioned at the edges of the display To personalize this layout select Custom layout to enter the layout setup screen e Select the field you wish to move TIME DATE or COUNT and use the arrow keys to position the field The field selected w
94. t the desired logo file and return to the company setup menu 4 Press CANCL to cancel the operation and exit The maintenance menu allows you to perform infrequent operation such as updating the controllers software formatting your memory device or viewing your controller system log Maintenance From the Setup screen enter the Maintenance Update Controller software menu see Figure 5 15 Status information View Log There are 7 maintenance options available Restore factory settings Format Card e Update Controller Software Select this Format USB to update the controller software See Section 5 11 1 gt Custom Job template e Status Information Service personnel option to access detailed information about the controller internal hardware componenis e View log Select this to review the Peta ene controller system log to analyze activity e Restore factory settings Select this to restore your controller to its factory settings GatorCam4 Operation Manual 32 NOTE Restoring the controllers will erase all your system settings personal preferences and your company details e Format Card Select this to format your Compact Flash card e Format USB Select this to format your USB flash drive CAUTION Formatting the Compact Flash card or USB Flash drive will erase all existing data permanently this includes jobs details observations reports photos and videos Formatting cannot be undone proceed with caution
95. t the text characters color including the On Screen information fields and menu bars e TRANS Select the desired text background transparency from invisible to solid Overlaying a text page You can browse edit and overlay text pages at any time when in the main menu or during a recording by using the keyboard s Pg Up and Pg Dn keys NOTE If you are recording a video this will automatically pause and resume when you have made your selection 1 Select the page to overlay or edit using the Pg Up and Pg Dn keys 2 Make your changes as required See Section 8 2 2 3 Press OK or Enter to overlay the page on the video Or 4 Press CANCL to cancel the operation From the Text menu 1 Use A and Y arrows or Pg Up and Pg Dn to select a text page each page is numbered 0 to 19 2 Press OK or Enter to overlay the page or press F1 to edit the text Creating or editing text pages NOTE Take care when editing text pages so that the resulting video recordings display all the information required when converted to DVD See Section 10 4 for more info NOTE Text pages can also be created on a PC using 11 51 38 89 82 11 FlexiSight Manager and exported to the GatorCam4 controller using the memory storage device Text pages can also be exported to the memory device for editing on the PC or just for storage Refer to the FlexiSight Manager manual for more detailed information This is a text page You can edit a text page from the Te
96. tor Connects the controller to your vehicle s power supply e Automotive charger OR Mains charger for internal rechargeable Li lon battery GatorCam4 models only e Mains Adaptor Waterproof IP67 except at interconnections with lower rated equipment mains power supply e USB Lead USB A to B lead Connects the controller to your PC e Compact Flash card e FlexiSight Manager software Optional e External Battery Pack Allows the use of the system where mains power is not available USB flash drive Allows video and survey recording onto modern high speed USB drives from our approved device list e Headset Allows the user to add and review audio commentary As well as various other useful tools and accessories to perform a professional survey GatorCam4 Operation Manual 7 Section3 Quick start guide This Section provides the user with quick start instructions for operating the GatorCam4 controllers Note this Section is intended as a reference for experienced users first time users should read this manual in its entirety before proceeding e Ensure the power switch is set to the Off position e Mount the controller on top of the reel if desired mounting bracket is optional on the MINI models e Using the link cable connect the reel to the connector on the rear of the controller e Insert a compatible Compact Flash card or USB flash drive into the controller e Connect the power supply to the controller power in
97. uipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer s instruction manual may cause harmful interference with radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case you will be required to correct the interference at your own expense Modifications Any modifications made to this equipment not approved by Radiodetection may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment Industry Canada compliance statements ICES 003 Class A Notice This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Avis NMB 003 Classe A Cet appareil num rique de la classe A est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada The following are considered trademarks of Radiodetection Ltd P340 GatorCam flexitrax flexiprobe FlexiSight Manager and RD7000 Copyright 2014 Radiodetection Ltd All rights reserved Radiodetection is a Subsidiary of SPX Corporation Radiodetection and Pearpoint are trademarks of Radiodetection Ltd SPX is a trademark of SPX Corporation Inc GatorCam4 Operation Manual v Microsoft Word Microsoft Office 97 Windows XP Windows Vista Windows Explorer and Windows 7 are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries QuickTime is a trademar
98. w a list of keypad and keyboard shortcuts Shortcuts allow direct access to main features and help to make operation of the system more efficient To see a list of shortcuts press Fn F2 on the controller keypad simultaneously or press Shift F2 on the keyboard A list of shortcuts is included in Appendix 11 1 The welcome screen is the first screen to appear after the SPX logo and the optional splash screen It provides important information about the status and settings of your system and should not be ignored The welcome screen is illustrated in Figure 5 1 NTSC S812MB S81GMB free GatorCam4 Plumbers Radiodetection Inspection Team ress Up Down or Fi to calibrate Press OK to continue Figure 5 1 Welcome Screen The welcome screen includes the following information e System date and time e Video mode PAL or NTSC depending on model purchased e Compact Flash card or USB flash drive size and free space e Reel type see Section 5 7 and 5 9 e Company as defined in the Company Details menu see Section 5 11 e Crew as defined in the Company Details menu See Section 5 11 To clear the welcome screen press OK on the keypad GatorCam4 Operation Manual 19 The GatorCam4 On Screen Information provides real time system and telemetry information overlaid on the video The On Screen Information also displays the top level system menu when it is active On Screen Information content will change depending on the menu an
99. x 18 7 1657 850 x 750 x 813 x 1168 x 420mm 475mm 40lbs 18 2 kg 81 6lbs 37kg 55lbs 25kg 200 60m 500 150m 400 120m 10 0mm diameter 10 0mm diameter 2 50mm 1 9 x 2 9 48 x 72 8mm 0 8lbs 0 36kg Stainless steel polycarbonate sapphire glass 3 8W 2208 Im 768x492 NTSC 765x582 PAL Gatorcam4 Operation Manual 81 To see the full range of products and services provided by Radiodetection visit www radiodetection com 2014 Radiodetection Ltd All rights reserved Radiodetection is a subsidiary of SPX Corporation Radiodetection GatorCam FlexiSight Manager and CCT m m o Radiodetection RD7000 are trademarks of Radiodetection Ltd Due to a policy of continued development we reserve the right to alter or amend any published specification without notice This document may not be copied reproduced transmitted modified or used in whole or in part without the prior written consent of Radiodetection Ltd WHERE IDEAS MEET INDUSTRY Global locations USA SPX Global Headquarters 13515 Ballantyne Corporate Place Charlotte NC 28277 USA Tel 1 704 752 4400 Wwww spx com Radiodetection 28 Tower Road Raymond Maine 04071 USA Tel 1 207 655 8525 Toll Free 1 877 247 3797 Fax 1 207 655 8535 rd sales us spx com www radiodetection com Pearpoint 39 740 Garand Lane Unit B Palm Desert CA 92211 USA Tel 1 800 688 8094 Tel 1 760 343 7350 Fax 1
100. xt menu As already described you can also edit and overlay text pages at any time from the main screen or whilst recording by using the Pg Up and Pg Dn keys 1 Press EDIT to modify the page currently displayed or select the page by using the Pg Up and Pg Dn keys CAPS DELS DELS Figure 8 2 Text editing screen GatorCam4 Operation Manual 49 2 You will enter the text editing screen see Figure 8 2 Use the keyboard or keypad to add or edit the text Editing text with the keyboard The keyboard is fully featured you can enter any available character and use navigation keys such as Home End and the arrow keys to position the cursor 1 To delete all text to left of the cursor press DEL lt 2 To delete all text to the right of the cursor press DEL gt 3 To browse the Condition Codes list select CODES See Section 9 9 for more details 4 Press Esc to undo the changes and exit or 5 Press Enter to save the changes and return to the text menu or overlay the page or 6 Press Pg Up or Pg Dn on the keyboard to accept the changes and select another page to modify Editing text with the keypad You can enter text with the keypad arrows 1 Usethe A and Y keys to cycle through the list of available characters 2 Use the lt and gt arrows to move the cursor backwards and forwards along the line 3 To toggle between upper and lowercase press CAPS 4 To delete all text to left of the cursor select DEL lt 5 To de

GatorCam4™ - SPX Corporation

Contents

Download Pdf Manuals

Related Search

Related Contents

GatorCam4&trade; - SPX Corporation

Contents

Download Pdf Manuals

Related Search

Related Contents

GatorCam4™ - SPX Corporation