SnakeEye™II Manual
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1. Wand LED Camera and C Mount Camera OA 01 C Mount Camera OA 02 Gooseneck Adapter OA 03 30 ft Extension Cable OA 04 Battery Pack 2 OA 05 Neck Strap OA 06 Sun Shield OA 07 2 Telescoping Pole 2 4 OA 07 4 Telescoping Pole 4 7 OA 07 6 Telescoping Pole 6 12 OA 07 8 Telescoping Pole 8 4 OA 08 PowerPac NiMH Battery Pack RP 01 Display Unit RP 02 LED Camera RP 03 4 ft Cable RP 04 Rigid Wand Adapter RP 05 Finger Adapter RP 07 Battery Charger RP 08 01 AC Adapter 120 V RP 08 02 AC Adapter 100 V RP 08 03 AC Adapter 240 V RP 09 DC Adapter RP 11 Carrying Case SnakeEye Il LIMITED WARRANTY We our or us refers to Aqua Communications the manufacturer of SnakeEye l You or your refers to the original owner of the SnakeEye unit covered under this warranty The name of the original owner is to be noted on the enclosed Warranty Card We warrant this product against defects or malfunctions in materials and workmanship for ninety 90 days from the date of original purchase We make no other express warranty or representation of any kind whatsoever concerning SnakeEye II or the unit you have purchased We will honor your rights under this warranty as long as you can prove in a reasonable manner that any defect in materials or workmanship occurred within 90 days of the original purchase date The purchase date must be substantiated by a dated sales receipt Any such defect which is2. adhesive Velcro to the front of the SnakeEye Il display as shown in the photograph Take caution that the Velcro is applied in the correct location as shown in the picture The sunshield can now be attached 2 The SunShield is attached by folding into a rectangular shape as shown in the photograph 3 The SunShield can be folded flat for easy storage inside the carry case after use XI ACCESSORI ES REPLACEMENT PARTS amp CUSTOMER SERVI CE If you have questions concerning the operation of your SnakeEye II or wish to order accessories or replacement parts please contact your distributor When ordering parts or accessories please be prepared to provide the relevant Part Number See Below Our service representatives will provide you with current pricing information as well as parts and accessory availability In order to ensure shipment of the appropriate replacement parts or accessories you must provide us with both the model and serial numbers of your SnakeEye I These numbers are imprinted on the Monitor and Camera Head Important Note Never use replacement parts from any source other than Aqua Communications Use of such parts may damage the unit or create hazardous conditions and will void the warranty 19 Part Numbers PART BASE KITS BK 01W Base Kit W Wand and LED Camera BK 01C Base Kit C C Mount Camera BK 01CW Base Kit CW
3. and borescopes providing visual access to areas as small as 4 mm in diameter Whereas inspection through a borescope or fiberscope may be limited to one individual viewing an area through a single eyepiece this optional configuration allows numerous individuals to view the same area as a full color image on the SnakeEye I Monitor 2 Assembly A Insert the female end of the Connector Cable into the male end of the C Mount Camera B Thread C Mount Adapter not included into C Mount Spacer Because some fiberscopes and borescopes require a proprietary adapter consult with the reseller or manufacturer of your fiberscope or borescope not included to ensure that you acquire the right part C Connect eyepiece of fiberscope or borescope to C Mount Adapter Refer to SnakeEye II Manual and Fiberscope Borescope Manual before powering up Telescoping Pole I nstructions 1 The camera may be articulated approximately 135 from its straight ahead position Pulling the cable from the bottom of the handle and securing it in the Cable Lock allows you to set the camera at any desired angle and lock it in position 2 The Display Unit can be tilted for a better viewing angle when the pole is tilted up or down Co 3 The Pole can be pivoted within the handle to pan the camera around 4 Hold the pole beyond the display for best balance and comfort 18 Directions for Installing SunShield 1 Attach the supplied self
4. of the Monitor GREEN Power ON OFF 1a Press once Unit On press again Unit Off BLUE 180 Flip Button 1b This button flips the picture on the screen 180 vertically to aid in picture orientation When in areas where alpha numeric information must be read the subject image may be manipulate by either the Flip feature or by rotating the screen or both RED Camera Head Light 1c The Camera Head includes four high intensity perimeter lights This button turns the Camera Head lights ON and OFF Top View Lights have four states On Off and three Top View levels of brightness Repeated pressing of the button will cycle through the states first press on brightness one two three and off Low Battery Indicator Light E The low battery indicator light is located to the left of the display as viewed from the front When a battery is fully charged and the unit is powered on the light will be off When the battery has approximately 596 of its charge left the light will blink and the unit will shut off in 75 seconds If a battery with insufficient charge to run the unit is installed and the unit is turned on the low battery light will blink rapidly and the unit will not turn the display on Replace the battery with one fully charged to resume operation A A Both the LCD Monitor and the Camera Head are engineered to operate in temperatures ranging from 32 F to 122 F 0 C to 50 C Operate
5. the unit within these parameters only VI RECORDING SnakeEye outputs Monitor images as standard NTSC National Television System Committee video signals which can be transmitted to any NTSC compatible device The SnakeEye II signal output is through a standard female RCA video connector at location h Note Virtually all VCRs sold in the United States are NTSC compatible Recording The Image Recording 11 Monitor images on VCR requires connecting 11 to the input connector on the VCR The connection is made by plugging in a standard male to male RCA connector video cable available at any local electronics supply store Plug one end into the SnakeEye II video connector and the other end into the VCR video input connector Simply follow the VCR recording instructions with your equipment and any image seen on the SnakeEye Il will be recorded Playback Play back on the SnakeEye II monitor can be accomplished by disconnecting the SnakeEye camera from the unit and attaching the video cable to the video output on the VCR Any analog NTSC video signal can be displayed on the SnakeEye I monitor The monitor can however only process one video signal at a time and therefore the 11 camera must be disconnected during this operation SnakeEye Video I O Connector Recorder TV etc Input Connector Video Cable S
6. comprise SnakeEye II Each of the following items is stored in an individual compartment within the portable carrying case Each compartment is designed to accommodate and protect a specific component and the components should always be stored in the appropriate compartment when not in use Top View 1 Monitor Top View a Monitor Power ON OFF Button Green b Image Flip 1802 Top Bottom Blue C Camera Head Light ON OFF Button Red d Adjustable Hand Strap e Low Battery Indicator SnakeEye f Battery Pack Compartment g Monitor Connector Cable Port h Video IN OUT Port Front View DC Power Port Bottom View I nternal Battery Packs 2 12 Volt DC Power Cord amp Adapter AC DC Power Cord amp Transformer Standard Camera Head LED a Camera Head Lights b Camera Head Connector Cable Port Monitor Camera Head Connector Cable Camera Head Extension Wand amp Swivel Mount Adjustable Camera Head Finger Strap 10 Battery Charger a Power ON Indicator Light Red b Charging Indicator Gauge c Charging Indicator Light Green d Refresh Indicator Light e Refresh Button 111 PUTTING IT TOGETHER There are two methods of connecting the Monitor 1 to the Camera Head 5 Each method utilizes the supplied four foot Connector Cable 6 or optional thirty foot cable See Optional Accessories One end of the cable connects directly t
7. d when new and after extended periods of non use To condition the batteries fully charge and discharge the batteries two to three times In situations where fully charged batteries are required to be on hand at all times a battery maintenance program must be employed Sets of batteries should be charged once a week and rotated to insure fully charged battery availability Another alternative is to use the extended capacity POWERPAC option that can allow up to 5 hours run time and holds its charge for several months under ideal conditions The Battery Charger 10 operates on 12 volt DC current when used with supplied 12 volt DC Power Cord amp Adapter 3 or standard household AC current when used with supplied AC DC Power Cord amp Transformer 4 To Charge The Battery Pack IN e Place the Battery Pack in the Battery Charger with the contacts facing the display panel e Push gently downward on the Battery Pack until it snaps into place e Insert the selected power cord adapter into the DC Power Port on the Battery Charger e Plug the male adapter on the DC Power Cord into the cigarette lighter socket in your vehicle or independent 12 volt DC power source or the Transformer on the AC DC Power Cord into any standard household AC outlet The Red Power ON Indicator Light 10a will illuminate confirming the Battery Charger is receiving power from the selected source The Green Charging Indicator Light 10c will illuminat
8. e indicating the Battery Pack has been properly seated and is being charged Fully charging a completely depleted Battery Pack takes approximately two hours The Charging Indicator Gauge 10b provides a continual reading of the charging status When the Battery Pack has reached a full charge an audio signal will emit five short beeps the Green Charging Light will blink and the Charging Indicator Gauge will read solid black Note Always allow the Battery Pack to cool down before recharging In order to prevent damage to the Battery Pack the Battery Charger includes a safety feature which prevents charging while the Battery Pack is warm Refresh Feature The Battery Charger includes a Refresh 10e option Use of this feature is only required during battery conditioning operations Pressing Refresh will completely deplete the battery charge and start the recharge cycle over again 12 Volt DC Power IN SnakeEye can be powered from any 12 volt DC vehicle battery or independent 12 volt DC power source e Insert the female end of the DC Power Cord into the male DC Power Port on the bottom of the Monitor 11 e Plug the male adapter into the cigarette lighter socket in your vehicle or independent 12 volt power source Note The male socket adapter operates with a supplied standard 2 amp fuse When replacing the fuse access the fuse compartment by turning the tip of the adapter in a counterclockwise direction The
9. evidenced within 90 days of the original purchase date will be repaired or the defective part or parts replaced at our discretion This warranty does not apply 1 When the product has been serviced or repaired by anyone other than us 20 2 When the product has been connected installed altered adjusted or handled in a manner other than as specified in the instructions provided in the Owners Manual 3 When the serial or model number has been altered or removed or 4 When any defect loss or damage has resulted from any accident misuse or negligence Warranty Procedures In the event of a problem please consult the Troubleshooting Guide in this manual before contacting Aqua Communications 1 Should it become necessary please request a Return Authorization RA Number and instructions about which components and or accessories to return to us When you call please be prepared to provide both the model and serial numbers of your unit These numbers are imprinted on the Monitor and Camera Head 2 Carefully wrap and pack the items to be returned to protect them from damage during shipping Enclose a copy of your dated sales receipt and a brief note detailing the problem along with your name address daytime telephone number and RA Number 3 Please also include the RA Number on the outside of the shipping carton and make certain the RA Number and shipping address are legible Shipments which do not include a legible RA Number o
10. fuse is spring loaded and caution must be taken to ensure that the spring does not fly out of the end of the fuse compartment when it is opened Replacement fuses are available at most electronic supply and hardware stores replace only with the same rating AC Power A SnakeEye can be powered with standard household AC current e Insert the female end of the AC Power Cord into the male DC Power Port on the bottom of the Monitor 11 e Plug the AC DC Transformer into a standard household AC outlet Note The supplied AC DC Transformer is designed specifically for use with SnakeEye II Other transformers may vary either in power output or in connector polarity Use of any other transformer may cause serious damage to the unit and will void the warranty V LI GHTS CAMERA ACTI ON In order to maintain proper orientation of the Monitor image while SnakeEye ll is in use the Monitor is designed to rotate to a maximum of 180 in both a clockwise and a counter clockwise direction total rotation approximately 360 A small raised dome on the camera body signifies the 12 or 6 O clock position of the camera depending on the state of the flip switch on the display monitor Once the Monitor has been connected to the desired power source the Camera Head has been properly installed on the cable or one of the SnakeEye options and connected to the display unit SnakeEye II is ready for action There are three Buttons on top
11. i AQUA COMMUNICATIONS INC VIDEO jnakebye Operator s Manual Lets your eyes travel where you can t Rev H 050830 TABLE OF CONTENTS VI VII VII XI XII INTRODUCTI ON GETTI NG STARTED PUTTING IT TOGETHER POWERING UP LI GHTS CAMERA ACTI ON RECORDI NG MAI NTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTI NG OPTI ONAL ACCESSORI ES ACCESSORI E INSTRUCTI ONS ACCESSORIES REPLACEMENT PART NUMBERS amp CUSTOMER SERVI CE SnakeEye LIMITED WARRANTY Symbol Legend A Caution Electric Shock l INTRODUCTI ON Congratulations on your purchase of SnakeEye Il This sophisticated diagnostic tool incorporates the latest in remote visual technology and will provide years of reliable service when properly operated and maintained Important Note Failure to operate and maintain SnakeEye in accordance with the instructions in this manual may result in damage to the unit damage to other personal property or personal injury Read this manual carefully before operating SnakeEye Il and keep the manual on file for future reference Caution This device is sensitive to high voltage energy If the display unit or camera is exposed to high voltage fields permanent damage may result Electrostatic or any other high voltage sources should be avoided GETTING STARTED Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the various components that
12. mperature and age Eventually all batteries will need to be replaced with new one PowerPac With POWERPAC the continuous operating time for SnakeEye I can be extended up to 5 hours POWERPAC consists of a 7Amp hour sealed NiMH battery packaged in a convenient wearable waste pack It powers SnakeEye through the DC adapter provided in the base SnakeEye II kit Specifications e 7Amp hour capacity NiMH battery 24 Hour initial charge time e 8 hour charge time to maintain full charge e Adjustable belt Aqua Telescoping Pole Description Camera and Display mounting platform to extend the viewing reach of SnakeEye Each pole has multiple extension locking positions spaced at six inch intervals The pole may be rotated within the handle to give 360 viewing The camera head may be articulated 130 from the straight position Size Without Camera and number of locking stops Weight 2 4 30 46 4 7 54 90 6 11 78 138 8 15 100 179 5 2 4 2 5 Ibs 4 8 4 lbs 6 12 5 Ibs 8 15 6 Ibs X Accessory Instructions 4 Stops 7 Stops 11 Stops 14 Stops C Mount Camera Instructions SnakeEye C Mount Camera SnakeEye SnakeEye Connector C Mount Cable Camera C Mount Adapter Fiberscope or Borescope 1 Introduction This optional accessory greatly expands the capabilities of the SnakeEye II Base Kit by adapting to fiberscopes
13. n the outside of the shipping carton will be returned You are responsible for the costs associated with shipments to us If we determine that the defect is not covered under the terms of the warranty you will be obligated to pay all associated repair replacement and return shipping costs These costs will be estimated in advance 21
14. nakeEye II Video Out to Accessories or Recorders SnakeEye Camera Connected SnakeEye II Video Recorder TV etc I O Connector Output Connector Video Cable Video Input to SnakeEye II Display SnakeEye Camera Disconnected VII MAINTENANCE Clean the Camera Head and all other parts and accessories only with a clean damp cloth VIII TROUBLESHOOTING Although the 11 is a technologically sophisticated tool most operating problems are simple to identify and resolve following guide before contacting us Should you encounter a problem please refer to the As you will note the majority of operating problems are Battery Pack or connection related Problem Unit will not operate Unit turns on but no image appears on Monitor Low Battery Indicator on Unit will not stay on Unit shuts off when Backlight feature is engaged Not able to record Not able to view VCR image on Monitor Solution Possible Cause Dead Battery So WIE onarden Make certain Battery Battery not properly seated Retaining Latch is properly engaged AC or DC Adapter not properly connected to the Check all connections unit or to the power source Camera Head is not properly connected to the Check all connections Monitor Video 1 Adapter Cable is connected Weak Battery ie with charged Weak Battery Sa with charged Weak Battery with charged Improper connections Check all connections Imp
15. o the Monitor the other end connects either directly to the Camera Head or indirectly to the Camera Head through the supplied Extension Wand 7 Monitor Connection e Insert the male end of the Connector Cable into the female Cable Connector Port 19 on the Monitor e Hand tighten the cable nut in a clockwise direction until the connection is secure Camera Head Connection e Make certain the Connector Cable has been properly connected to the Monitor e Insert the female end of the Connector Cable into to the male Connector Port 56 on the Camera Head e Hand tighten the cable nut in a clockwise direction until the connection is secure e NEVER TURN THE CAMERA TO TIGHTEN Turning the camera will damage the connector This type of damage will not be covered under the warranty e Do not remove lens cover except for replacing a scratched lens cover The camera is a sealed unit and the inside of the lens cover does not need to be cleaned except when replacing with a new lens cover Extension Wand Connection The Extension Wand is designed to extend the effective operating range of the unit This accessory comprises a rigid handle unidirectional swivel mount and a sliding button which controls the angle of the Camera Head in the swivel mount Under most conditions the Extension Wand provides the greatest operating flexibility e Make certain the Connector Cable has been properly connected to the Monitor e Insert the female end of
16. roper connections Check all connections IX OPTIONAL ACCESSORI ES The following SnakeEye Il accessories are available through Aqua Communications C Mount Camera Part Number OA 1 This accessory adapts SnakeEye l to bore scopes and fiberscopes providing visual access to areas as small as 4 mm in diameter Whereas inspection through a borescope or fiberscope may be limited to one individual viewing an area through a single eyepiece this optional configuration allows numerous individuals to view the same area as a full color image on the SnakeEye Monitor Gooseneck Adapter This accessory is utilized in place of the supplied Extension Wand when bending around corners is required The Gooseneck is flexible and can be shaped into an infinite variety of configurations enabling insertion of the Camera Head into areas that otherwise might not be accessible The Gooseneck will retain its shape until it is reconfigured Part Number OA 2 30 amp 100 Monitor Camera Head Connector Cable Part Number OA 3 This accessory is used in place of the supplied four foot cable and is designed to provide for remote placement of the Monitor Replacement Battery Packs 2 Part Number OA 4 Replacement Battery Packs 2 are available to replace old batteries that have reduced capacity do to age and usage All batteries have a finite life which is determined by the number of charge and discharge cycles storage te
17. the Connector Cable into the male Connector Port on the Extension Wand e Hand tighten the cable nut in clockwise direction until the connection is secure e Place the Camera Head in the swivel mount at the end of the Extension Wand e Hand tighten the cable nut in a clockwise direction until the connection is secure Note We recommend that you take a moment to familiarize yourself with the swivel mount control button before operating SnakeEye with the Extension Wand Cable Nuts Before proceeding make certain all connections have been properly made The cable connectors must be properly seated and the cable nuts properly tightened in order to effect a proper connection When properly made these connections are water proof Also failure to make these connections properly may result in poor picture quality or in intermittent interruption of the video signal As you will note the cable nut connectors are precision machined and are designed to be hand tightened only Never use a tool to tighten these connections Doing so may cause damage to the connections and will void our warranty female Adjustable Camera Head Finger Strap This accessory 8 is designed for use when the area to be inspected is hand accessible e Make certain the Camera Head has been properly connected to the Monitor e Attach the Camera Head to the Finger Strap by sliding the Camera Head into the semicircular notch until the slot on the bot
18. tom of the Camera Head engages the raised ridge on the bottom of the Strap e Slide the Strap over the selected finger and adjust the Strap as necessary IV POWERING UP SnakeEye l is powered by a 6 volt DC Battery Pack 2 SnakeEye II also is designed to operate on standard 12 volt DC current supplied directly by the DC Auto Power Cord Adapter 3 or supplied through the AC to DC Power Transformer power cord supplied with the SnakeEye II Kit 4 Caution The supplied AC DC Transformer is designed specifically for use with SnakeEye Other transformers may vary either in power output or in connector polarity Use of any other transformer may cause serious damage to the unit and will void the warranty I nternal Battery Pack SnakeEye is supplied with two interchangeable rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH Battery Packs Installing The Battery Pack The Battery Pack Compartment 1f is located at the bottom of the Monitor e Pull the compartment cover firmly downward to access the compartment e Insert the Battery Pack into the compartment contact end first e Push the Battery Pack down until it is engaged by the retaining latch e Press the compartment cover down until it snaps into place Battery Charger SnakeEye is shipped with two Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Packs Nickel Metal Hydride batteries lose up to 596 of their charge per day when sitting idle The battery packs must be conditione
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