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1. 0 90 9 4 Spare Parts List widscsveeernuncnaeaniuacdsmecareceeuese 92 9 5 Crawler cable re termination cccccccseeeees 97 9 6 Cable drum replacement ccccseeeceeeeeeees 97 9 7 AVC Video license cccceeeceesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 102 9 8 SpecificatiohiS siiani 102 P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 1 Section 1 Introduction to the system The command module acts as the controller digital video recorder and viewer 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 memory drive 1 On Off Switch only works when powered from the DC input on the front panel 2 Keypad and function keys Allows the operator to control the system select functions and edit text entries 3 Keyboard Enter text and use shortcuts to access system features 4 LCD Display Shows video images and various system information 5 Link Cable Socket Connect the pushrod reel powered drum or manual external PSU to the command module with a link cable 6 Command module support clamp Mount the command module onto the drum support column or to the optional vehicle wall mounting kit 7 Fuse holder 5x20mm T3 15A 250V cartridge fuse 8 RCA Video Jacks Provide extra input and output options for external composite video connection 9 DC Power Socket DC power input from vehicle supply battery box
2. 2 Download the new software to your computer 3 Double click on the file downloaded to extract the update files They will be a number of files ending with bin with names like controller bin tractor bin or drum bin There may also be some release notes with the package 4 Save files to the root folder top level of the memory card you are using remove any older versions 5 Insert your removable memory device into your controller and turn it on 6 Navigate to the MENU gt SETUP gt MAINTENANCE select UPDATE SYSTEM SOFTWARE and press OK Follow the on screen instructions to complete the upgrade see fig 3 20 Status messages may include OK No Update required NO FILE No update file bin on storage device EXPECTED Incorrect software on device UPDATE Update possible recommended 7 The controller will now update the software and then prompt you to restart the module by pressing OK The update process may take several minutes Do not remove the memory card or switch off the system until the update is complete The system has now been updated Ay CAUTION Do not remove the memory card or switch off the system while the upgrade is in progress Failure to comply may render the system inoperable P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 43 NOTE Upgrading components with the latest software may take several minutes If the upgrade is successful the command module may prompt you to reboot Press OK to reboot the system NOTE If you rec
3. r Exposing the battery to a high temperature above 60 C 140 F may activate safety systems and or cause a permanent battery failure A CAUTION Waste Li lon batteries must be disposed of properly use an approved recycling facility for electronic waste Contact your local Radiodetection representative for information on purchasing battery packs and chargers A CAUTION Waste Li lon batteries must be disposed of properly use an approved recycling facility for electronic waste Contact your local Radiodetection representative for information on purchasing battery packs and chargers Where the cable moves and exits the drums there exists a crush hazard Do not insert your body parts allow loose clothing or permit any items into these areas P350 flexitrax Operation Manual vi Maintenance AX cea and sanitize the P350 flexitrax system at regular intervals including after conducting an inspection movement into clean areas and returning for a service Always keep all connectors covered with their protective caps when the equipment is not in use 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 Pearpoint recommends that only authorized service centers carry out service of this product Service elsewhere will void the warranty For information regarding any service needs please visit www radiodetect
4. L x Diameter Weight 1 8kg 4 0lbs Construction Stainless Steel and Aluminum LED Luminance 2 850Im Elevators P350 ELV F MK2 P350 ELV A P350 ELV LAM Elevators Fixed Elevator Adjustable Elevator Large Manual Elevator Weight 0 7kg 1 5lbs 0 7kg 1 5lbs 4 5kg 9 9lbs Stainless Steel and Stainless Steel and Construction Stainless Steel Aluminum Aluminum Pipe Range P354 Up to 300mm 12 Up to 380mm 15 Not available 300mm to 600mm Pipe Range P356 up to 380mm 15 up to 458mm 18 12 to 24 Pendant Controller Pendant Controller P350 PENDANT Dimension L x Diameter 250 x 80 x 40mm 9 8 x 3 1 x 1 6 Weight 0 7kg 1 5lbs Construction Linear Medium Density Polyethylene LMDPE and mild steel IP Rating IP64 P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 104 Product Approvals Safety e EN 61010 1 e IEC 61010 1 e UL 61010 1 EMC e EN 61326 2 1 Class A Emissions Basic Immunity P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 105 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
5. Normal Time on From this menu you can customize the information Rivas provided on the display Depending on the system and EF toh camera used you will be able to turn information fields ON i l Mimic or OFF and customize their position and or look Mimic color Mimic position Text backg transp Text colo There are 5 options e Scheme Change layout See below for more information e Time ON or OFF to display or hide the time e Date ON or OFF to display or hide the date e Pitch ON or OFF to display or hide the inclinometer Figure 3 14 On Sereen Information e Mimic ON or OFF to display or hide the mimic display PT and PTZ cameras only e Mimic color Select a different color for the mimic For example a white mimic may not be visible on a white image e Mimic position Move the mimic location For example if you need visibility on a specific part of the screen e Text backg transp Change transparency level from solid to transparent for the menu background e Text color Change text color NOTE Hiding any on screen information filed result in these fields not been recorded in your video and photos P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 39 Choosing an On Screen Information layout The P350 controller offers a choice of 3 different 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 us
6. P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 18 Adjustable elevator To adjust the Adjustable elevator 1 2 3 Loosen the Allen head and the vent screws set the camera mount to the desired height Tighten the Allen head and the vent screws to secure the elevator Figure 2 9 Adjustable elevator Vent Screw Allen head screw P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 19 Large adjustable elevator Figure 2 11 Adjusting the large adjustable elevator To fit the large adjustable elevator to the P356 crawler align the four mounting holes and secure it using the four screws provided This is demonstrated in Figure 2 10 To adjust the elevator twist the square recessed socket the supplied chuck key varies the height as required This is demonstrated in Figure 2 11 Figure 2 10 Installing the large adjustable elevator The Auxiliary Lighthead This can be used to offer additional LEDs to provide the camera with more light With more light you can deploy the crawler in larger pipes or in pipes made from light absorbent material that would otherwise reduce visibility The lighthead is fitted between the camera and the crawler or between the camera and the elevator The lighthead provides up to an additional 850 Im Figure 2 12 Auxiliary lighthead P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 20 Crawler connection Once you have fitted the crawler with the cameras wheels and other accessories you can connect it to the cable drum
7. Telephone Telephone number 20 characters Email Email address 30 characters Contact Name of the site s contact 30 characters Oe Oy ON a I Site Reference Site s reference 30 characters Survey fields Start Survey starting point 7 characters Finish Survey finishing point 7 characters Date Date the survey took place 10 characters Time Time the survey took place 10 characters Job Reference Job s reference 30 characters Crew Crew or operator name 30 characters Direction Survey direction choose between upstream or downstream Coe eet Om WE tae Rr POs ee Survey Length Length surveyed 30 characters 9 Pipe Height Pipe s height 30 characters 10 Pipe Width Pipe s width 30 characters 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 By default the P350 controller is compatible with the WRC MSCC 3 specifications and as such it contains WRC Condition Codes and can export SEWER DAT rep
8. To increase the drum pull speed press drum speed To decrease the drum pull speed press drum speed NOTE These keys allow control in MAN manual mode only When selected the MAN indication light will come on ii AUTO Automatic Selecting AUTO will allow the crawler to pull cable from the drum as it is driven forward In reverse the drum will pull at constant speed providing the correct crawler wheel size has been entered into the controller NOTE When selected the AUTO indication light will illuminate Whilst cable is being retrieved the DRUM ACTIVE indication light will illuminate green Pressing the red STOP key will stop the crawler and brake If the crawler is already braking pressing the STOP key will toggle the brake P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 61 In manual mode to increase the speed of the crawler press To decrease the speed of the crawler press Pushing the joystick upwards will increase the crawler s forward speed A sustained push of the joystick will accelerate the crawler until it reaches its maximum speed Pulling the joystick backwards will slow the crawler s forward speed A sustained pull of the joystick will slow the crawler until it stops AUTO Auto mode Continuous pulling of the joystick will result in crawler retrieval MAN Manual mode Continuous pulling of the joystick will drive the crawler backwards Pressing the STOP button on the
9. e View log Select this to review system logs to analyze activity Can be used to diagnose faults e Tractor Power Toggle power to the tractor Figure 3 19 Maintenance Menu NOTE The Crawler and Camera will no longer work when the power is off e Calibrate tractor numeric pitch e Restore factory settings Select this to restore your controller to its factory settings NOTE Restoring the controller 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 If you format the Compact Flash card or USB Flash drive using your PC format the card using the FAT32 file system Ask a Pearpoint representative if in doubt Cards formatted in different formats or by a media player or digital camera may not work As CAUTION Formatting the Compact Flash card or USB Flash drive will erase all existing data permanently this includes reports photos and videos Formatting cannot be undone so proceed with caution e System customization Enter this menu to load a new template for your job details and or modify the built in defect codes See the Appendix for further information P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 42 Update your System software Pearpoint may issue P350 system software updates to enhance system performance To find out if Pearpoint has released a new software update please visit www rad
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11. 10 characters 11 Dimension 2 Pipe dimension 2 associated to the defect code entered 10 characters 12 Defect code Percentage value 13 Clock at from Defect position 14 Clock to Defect position P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 65 15 Remarks General remarks 30 characters maximum 16 Grade Grade the severity of your defect from 1 5 as per industry standard definitions Adding a photo to an observation In the Photo field press OK Select the photo in the browser screen and select SHOW to view select USE to attach the photo or BROWS to return to the browser Press lt or ESC 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 Observation popup When entering observations you can set up the controller to display popup if recording the observation you have just entered automatically in the middle of the screen for duration of 4 seconds when resuming your survey Defect code list By default the P350 controller uses the WRC MSCC 3 Condition Codes The Condition Codes list is also available to browse and use when you edit text pages You can change the built in defect code list for example by replacing it with the PACP defect code list or create and customize it to better suit your specific needs See the Appendix for more details on how to do this by using FlexiSight Manager and transferring the memory card files to your com
12. Debris driving up the sides component tolerances and other factors might affect the accuracy of your data please review carefully By default the pitch logger is turned on To turn it off go to MENU gt SETUP gt EQUIPMENT and set the Pitch Profiler Status to OFF Every time you create a survey this will automatically store the pitch profile log file in the survey folder for use with FlexiSight Manager at a later date You will receive an on screen message to confirm your selection A USB memory drive or a Compact Flash Card must be installed setup Equipment Reel Drum 258m EQ adjust N Sonde ROT Sonde freq eo ila Auto stop amp 88m Wheels 178mm Cam whitebal Cam environ Pibieteliql ehietoyinal Ibrekie Fig 3 13a Pitch Profiler activation screen CAUTION We cannot accept any liabilities for inaccurate data or consequential decisions made following the use of the pitch profiler NOTE Do not remove the USB Compact Flash card while surveying a system as the pitch profiler may be corrupted From SETUP gt EQUIPMENT gt REEL enter the Reel menu to select your correct reel type and or drum length NOTE Do this every time you use a different reel with your controller Having the wrong reel length selected will affect the accuracy of the distance counter if using a pushrod system and video quality If you are using a drum system with a non standard length choose the nearest length settings Select
13. Job Browser Client Radiodetection e Jobs list This is the list in order of all the jobs stored in RRR Western Drive your memory card The letter A denotes that a job is active e Menu bar Bottom of screen 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 existing job survey MHiI_MH2_128224_1633 Date Site Survey 24 82 12 Western D MH19 MH 1 24 82 12 Western D MH1 MH2_ 24 92 12 site A AA EE 1 Use the arrow keys Page Up Page Dn Home and End NEW SITE SURV to browse the Jobs list You can also navigate by keyi the job number 2 Press OK or gt to review the selected job by entering There are three commands available which will all take you to e NEW Create a new job e SITE Add a site to the selected job client e SURV Add a survey to the selected job site The Job Reviewer window is the menu that allows creating editing or reviewing a job client site and survey data It also allows reviewing quickly all the files associated with the selected job The Job Reviewer screen is divided into 3 areas e Job details This shows client site and survey details e File browser This shows all the files associated with the job e Menu bar This shows all the available commands NOTE The available commands in th
14. Press RENAM the file name will appear near the bottom of the screen Type a new name and press OK to confirm CANCL to cancel the operation P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 72 SEND Use this function to send files via Bluetooth to compatible devices Press SCAN to search for nearby Bluetooth devices KNOWN to search previously used devices Ensure your device is active and searchable Press PAIR to sync devices you may need to enter a pass code and accept the file transfer Folders cannot currently be sent via Bluetooth Follow the on screen instructions File browser 38 99MB total 3886MB free Deleting files and folders B JOBS client site S_F_128224_1688 hey i i pages You can delete any file or folder on the storage device PAF ab O01 JPG 1 Select the file or folder you wish to delete F24Feb_882 JPG 24Feb_883 JPG K24Feb_804 JPG 2 Press the arrow to mark the file for deleting 24Feb_888 JPG 24Feb_888 MP4 gt 24Feb_989 JPG 3 Repeat the previous two steps if you wish to delete 24Feb_818 JPG multiple files or folders Free text Observations ALL ALL DEL SHOW 4 Alternatively press ALL to mark all the files and folders included in the current folder or ALL to deselect them all Figure 7 2 File browser delete and show screen 5 Press DEL 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 u
15. the new menu structure e The new menu systems remove the requirement to select the DRIVE mode before the survey begins e The removal of the RETRIEVE drum function to encourage user controlled safe return of the system e Record video and images directly onto USB memory devices e Gamepad controller compatibility e JOBS Manager to review and edit surveys present on your Compact Flash or USB media The JOBS Manager allows the user to save the media in dedicated customer folders improving data management and allowing superior integration with FlexiSight Manager e Automated software manager to simplify software updates P350 flexitrax Operation Manual Xi Control your P350 system using compatible third party reporting software via Ethernet connected PCs TILT protection warning to prevent tractors from tipping over activated at 35 Added FlexiSight Manager pitch profile mapping MK3 systems introduced enhanced cable connectors P350 flexitrax Operation Manual xii Table of contents section 1 Introduction to the systeM 000 1 Tel Command MOG le cic conte tect dota nai 1 t2 Cable GUM Ss Aesccdeictcenieunle wie icieistmtee 4 1 3 Crawlers and Cameras cccccccceceeesseeeeeeeeeeees 6 1 4 Pushrod reels and cameras 6 TS ACCOSSONES ascicsdccisceracuniastenttracdssveadtuacvberzedvbanase 7 1 6 Optional Internal Rechargeable Battery 8 1 7 Gamepad USB Controls cccceeeeeeeeee
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17. 2 Wheel or tire 3 Outer hub clamp 4 Fasteners 5 Washer 6 V Seal NOTE Item 6 V seals prevent debris ingress into the crawler seals on the medium and large wheel sets It is beneficial to check and replace these at regular intervals or ask our service teams to do so 4x part 04 B1525510 P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 12 Abrasive rasp wheels The abrasive wheel kits have been designed to enhance grip boosting the distance and capability of your P350 flexitrax system in a wide range of applications Particularly recommended for brand new plastic greasy or relined pipes where grip with standard rubber wheels can be challenging These are available in 5 kits with suitable adaptors for pipe size 6 8 and 9 pipes See the spare part kits in the appendix for details The small abrasive rasp wheels should use the 62mm wheel size setting while the large abrasive rasp wheels should use the 110mm wheel size setting 10 P354 6R S ABR KIT P354 Abrasive Kit 6 pipe kit Small wheel 10 P354 8R M ABR KIT P354 Abrasive Kit 8 pipe kit Medium wheel 10 P354 9R M ABR KIT P354 Abrasive Kit 9 pipe kit Medium wheel 10 P356 8R M ABR KIT P356 Abrasive Kit 8 pipe kit Medium wheel 10 P356 9R M ABR KIT P356 Abrasive Kit 9 pipe kit Medium wheel NS N N Figure 2 2a Abrasive wheels in action 84mm Slim Profile Wheels 84mm wheels improve performance in areas where the pipe diameter decreases ty
18. 48 92m16 11 11 88m gt Company gt on t s Radiodetection Ltd Client a Inspection team Site J Western Drive survey Bristol i Text page ZIP Postcode Observations Telephone BS14 SAF a aa AD ia Choose from e Company Display your company Information at the beginning of your video from section Company Details Settings e Client Display your clients information at the beginning of your video from the client details form section Company Details Settings e Site Display site information at the beginning of your video e Survey Display survey information at the beginning of your video e Text page Add text pages to the video see figure 3 11 o Scroll using A or Y to select a text page from page 0 to 9 o Press EDIT to change the text on any page o The keyboard A and VY arrows move the cursor around the screen Allowing you to place the text anywhere you want Use the keyboard or the arrows to add text to your page Once the edit is complete press OK to return to the menu o Press TITLE to add the text to the introduction of your video Press HIDE to remove it The status Is in the top right below the meterage o Text pages are displayed numerically 1 2 3 4 e Observations Display observations in the video recordings in real time NOTE Titles are limited to 13 rows As the information is customizable and may exceed this limit only the first 13 entries are displayed P350 flexitrax Operation M
19. Connect the crawler cable termination to the terminal on the back of the crawler s body use a 3mm Allen key to tighten the cable termination s C clamp Cable strain relief and spring guard The cable connecting the crawler to the drum features a strain relief assembly and a stainless steel spring guard The spring guard helps to protect the cable end against damage to the cable sheath Figure 2 13 illustrates the strain relief clamp and spring guard Ensure that there is sufficient slack on the cable when the lanyards are taut Ensure the D shackle retention pin s heads are pointing upwards CAUTION Never use the system without the strain relief properly assembled Failure will damage the termination and may result in the crawler being disconnected from the cable Figure 2 13 Strain relief clamp and spring guard The metal lanyards are about 45cm in length allow an additional 5 10cm of slack cable to ensure function Crawler deployment tools The crawler deployment grab tools for the P354 and P356 crawlers are optional accessories that allow an operator to safely deploy and remove a crawler into manholes culverts and other access points The grab tool can deploy and remove the crawler in conduits up to five meters 16 5 feet deep Using the crawler grab tool is highly recommended Using all four of the supplied guide rods Deployment depth is limited to the length of the Bowden cable CAUTION The rods are not
20. FIX KIT P350 Power Drum Vehicle fixing Kit 10 P350 WALL KIT P350 CMOD Wall mount Kit 10 P350 CRANK HANDLE P350 Crank Handle 10 P350 PDR P350 Kit of 6 Power Drum Rollers US mains lead UK mains lead EU Mains lead P350 Re termination Kit P350 Strain Relief Kit 10 P350 TERM CLAMP P350 Termination Clamp Kit with 5 screws 10 P350 TERM CLAMP SCREW P350 Bag of 5 off termination clamp screws i P350 Re termination Upgrade spare 10 P350 RETERM UPGRADE E E P 10 P350 CONNECTOR ORINGS P350 10 Connector O Rings spare 10 P350 PT O RING KIT P350 PT Camera Customer O Ring Se 10 P350 PTZ O RING KIT P350 PTZ Camera Customer O Ring P350 Set of 5 pairs of protective caps P350 Cable blanking tow eye P350 Front blanking cap Compatible Compact Flash Card Compatible USB Memory drive P350 Command Module Headset P350 UK Keyboard P350 US Keyboard P350 Italian Keyboard P350 Spanish Keyboard P350 German Keyboard P350 French Keyboard 10 P350 KB NL P350 Dutch Keyboard 10 P350 ROD PSU EU P350 EU Pushrod PSU and mains lead 10 P350 ROD PSU UK P350 UK Pushrod PSU and mains lead P350 USA and ROW Pushrod PSU TOPU A American style mains lead F D P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 96 The cable may be re terminated if you suspect that video power or communication signals are in anyway degraded This may be indicated by poor video quality intermittent power shortages or an unresponsive crawler The P350 flexitrax crawler cab
21. a E Men CONTROLUER ss O SC S Time date date format language imperial or Basic Settings metric color scheme menu time out video source Job prompt pitch units and font size Communications Bluetooth and Ethernet network settings Recordin Change file name structure Video title setup and J Video quality EQUIPMENT Select Drum size Reel type and cable length Affects accurate counter measurement and video quality To manually adjust the Video Equalizer use this EQ Adjust feature to search for more suitable settings Sone Activate Sonde r O Change Sonde Frequency AtoStop Set auto stop distance Wheels Select the correct wheel size used inaccurate counter measurement will occur if set incorrectly Cam white Adjust camera white balance Camenviron Select PIPE or SURFACE mode Pitch Profiler On or OFF ON SCREEN INFORMATION Set Display size some monitors use different Scheme ratios similar to widescreen or 4 3 Time nab disable on screen time text e e Enable disable on screen date text Pitch Erable disable on screen Pitch text Mimic Enable disable on screen Mimic text Mimic Color Change the Mimic color Mimic Position Change the Mimic position P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 28 Pf fp Text backg transp See background transparency of the main Text color Change the color of the main menu bar text COMPANY Company details can be edited here including DETAILS adding a co
22. alert you to possible personal injury CAUTION Cautions alert you to possible equipment damage NOTE Notes contain useful information Key to symbols used General Warning Refer to Manual for specific instruction or advice gt Electrical Hazard Observe safe practices and exercize extreme caution A Heavy object Additional care must be taken when lifting A Biohazard Disinfect after use Wear appropriate personal protective equipment PPE Hot Surface Allow to cool or use appropriate protection when handling B on hazard Keep body parts away from this area Risk of heat generation fire P350 flexitrax Operation Manual ii General Radiodetection has taken care to provide the necessary information in this manual for the safe installation operation maintenance and disposal of this equipment As However a risk assessment should be performed prior to commencing work as it may highlight additional safety issues specific to the application Installation LX P350 flexitrax including its component parts is 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 the Appendix for a description of the system s dimensions and weights If mains operated equipment is connected to the system then the external equipment must be earthed in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions A Failure to com
23. components must NOT be connected disconnected or connectors touched while the power is on Ensure all connections are connected before switching on the system Do not touch the connectors while powered on AN There are no user serviceable internal components The system in particular the PSU should not be opened by ANYONE except approved service houses with authorised training from Radiodetection on specific tasks as these have high voltage components that could remain hazardous with the mains supply disconnected AN The external connectors of the P350 Manual PSU unit and Powered Drum are required to be properly sealed by the blanking caps provided or by using the correct leads to prevent water damage to the units Under no circumstances are these connectors to be left un blanked The controller I O panel socket has a rainoroof socket flap covering the I O socket this must be closed at all times wet conditions are expected In particular large USB drives or cables may prevent this panel from closing ensure this is closed during wet operation The power must be switched off while the tractor camera lighthead elevators are removed from the system The system cannot be hot plugged which may cause damage to the system components A CAUTION On all downhole equipment a modified screw is used to ensure waterproof connections to the C Clamp securing connector It is critically important that only our official screws are used our C clam
24. crawler with P350 CAM PTZ camera installed ify Ag gt K i x li pem P 4 _ a p a Cal eases MO Gan if f on j 5 a VES N je L i j y bear A J A N 1 call SS K I rathi SNe pA s BMY lt oS I Er eS DPTR i i i a E j f x she ne VANE 7 A A Y Ce i E NNO WOH W f lil d l f ENN oS y a A P fr QV ri i i eee f ff y r al SY j G P l The command module is compatible with the full range of P330 and P340 flexiprobe pushrod systems The pushrod can be directly connected to the command module or to the PSU In the MENU gt SETUP gt EQUIPMENT section pushrod mode is selected in the below menu The system will auto detect whether the pushrod is connected directly or to the drum PSU This also effects counter accuracy and video quality Setup Equipment Reel TREO RGR Y ES EQ adjust N Sonde 2 Gye Sonde freq 2 LAL ee Auto stop 0 QAm Wheels 179mm kicen profiler off Cam whitebal Cam environ Figure 1 11a Pushrod P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 6 For information on assembling and using a pushrod system refer to the P330 and P340 flexiprobe user documentation available on the FlexiSight Manager installation CD or at www radiodetection com Please note that a P340 Command module cannot control a P350 crawler system The P350 flexitrax system features a rang
25. keys currently have no function These keys are for future expansion Press CEN key to centre the camera NOTE This indication light will not illuminate whilst using fixed forward view cameras P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 60 Toggles the Mimic display options Pan and tilt camera mimic is displayed when a pan amp tilt camera is connected to the system Pan and tilt camera mimic provides a 2D image of the 3D camera position The square box acts as a target use the pendant joystick to position it and press GO the camera will move to this point NOTE Joystick function is not available for fixed forward view cameras Drum amp Crawler Controls Pressing the red STOP key will stop crawler motion and apply the brake The STOP key will toggle the brake if the crawler is not in motion NOTE When the crawler is active this indication light will be green Press the SELECT key disables the sonde and selects one of the four available frequencies Sonde frequency is shown Press ENABLE to activate the crawler sonde Press the ENABLE key a second time to toggle the sonde off and the indication light will turn off NOTE The last selected sonde frequency will still be lit regardless of the sonde status as the sonde is only active if the amber indication light is on MODE Pressing the 1f or key changes the MODE 1 MAN Manual Allows full manual control of the crawler and drum using the and buttons
26. of Medium 4 soft tires 10 P350 TIRES L MK2 Set of Large 4 tires Pneumatics only P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 94 Set of Large 4 inner tubes 10 P350 ITUBES MK2 for large pneumatic tyre only do not fit the MK1 version large wheel 10 P350 LINK3 1 1m P350 Controller to PSU cable MK3 connectors 10 P350 LINK3 5 5m option 10 P350 LINK3 10 10m option 10 P350 LINK3 DRUM PSU 1 1m Manual Drum to PSU cable MK3 10 P350 LINK38 DRUM PSU 3 3m option 10 P350 LINK38 DRUM PSU 10 10m option 10 P350 LINK3 DRUM PSU 25 25m option 10 P350 LINK3 DRUM PSU 50 50m option 10 P350 LINK38 FLEXIPROBE 5 5m P350 Controller to Pushrod cable MK3 10 P350 LINK3 FLEXIPROBE 10 10m option 10 P350 LINK3 FLEXIPROBE 15 15m option 10 P350 LINK3 FLEXIPROBE 20 20m option 10 P350 LINK3 FLEXIPROBE 30 30m option 10 P350 LINK3 FLEXIPROBE 5 5m P350 PSU to Pushrod cable MK3 10 P350 LINK3 FLEXIPROBE 10 10m option 10 P350 LINK3 FLEXIPROBE 15 15m option 10 P350 LINK3 FLEXIPROBE 20 20m option 10 P350 LINK3 FLEXIPROBE 30 30m option P354 crawler deployment tool with 10 P354 DEP TOOL Rods 10 P356 DEP TOOL P356 crawler deployment tool with Rods 10 P350 ROD SET 4 spare deployment Tool Rods spares P354 Crawler weight enhances weight 10 P354 WEIGHT S S and grip in some situations P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 95 10 P350 DOWN ROLL MK2 P350 Down hole rollers Tiger Tail 10 P350 UP_ROLL P350 Up hole Roller Manhole 10 P350 VEHICLE
27. on load connection and sequencing In the absence of these instructions the following guidelines should be used 1 When starting the generator ensure that all electrical loads including the P350 are switched off before starting the generator Allow the generator to stabilize before connecting any electrical loads or switching on the P350 2 When stopping the generator ensure all electrical loads including the P350 are switched off before stopping the generator Starting or stopping a generator whilst the P350 system is connected and the main switch is in the On position could lead to damage to the P350 system or the generator Always use heavy duty industrial gloves when handling cable which is being withdrawn from a sewer gt gt Always ensure that cabling is properly connected ck A portable generator can be a hazard if not properly operated Always follow the manufacturer s instructions Always transport a generator with the minimum amount of fuel in the tank Always switch the system on and off using the main system switch P350 flexitrax Operation Manual v AA Never lower crawlers or other heavy equipment into manholes while personnel work in the manhole A To avoid risk of burns do not touch cameras or lightheads when they are switched on or immediately after switch off Leave ample time for them to cool before handling A The camera s LEDs are very powerful Do not look directly at the LEDs or point
28. or mains adapter 10 Compact Flash card slot Compact Flash memory card option to store video recordings reports and pictures Also used to store and upload software upgrades 11 Keyboard Socket Connects the keyboard 12 Audio Socket Connects the optional 13 14 15 31 32 headset to record audio over videos via the microphone USB A socket USB memory card option to store video recordings reports and pictures Also used to store and upload software Can also be used to connect the Gamepad controller Internal battery power port and charger P350 only used to supply power to the controller or charge the internal battery PC socket USB type B connection to transfer files to computers Ethernet port for connection with third party survey reporting tools Battery status indicator P350 only Displays estimated internal battery level Battery Check button P350 only Activates the battery status indicator Keypad 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 20 26 Function keys Use to select menu items or activate shortcuts Camera key Take pictures of current screen Text key Access Text and Report menu Play Enter the card browser menu or start video playback of selected file Pause Pause video or recording Record Begin a new video recording Stop Stop video playback or recording Crawler stop Stops the crawler moving Arrow keys Use f
29. picture on screen Press or to digitally rotate the picture clockwise or anti clockwise Press the above simultaneously to reset the digital rotate The P350 CAM PT and P350 CAM PTZ cameras can rotate When combined with the pan function you can survey objects above and below the crawler To tilt rotate the video on screen clockwise press l To tilt rotate the video on screen anti clockwise press To stop rotating press either key again Center Press amp together to reset the camera to the original central position Zoom The P350 CAM PTZ camera features a 10x optical zoom To zoom in on the camera s subject press G To zoom out from the camera s subject press S To reset the zoom press the two buttons above simultaneously Digital pan tilt and zoom features are provided for use with forward view and pushrod cameras Digital pan tilt and zoom features can also be used on video playback P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 58 The P350 pendant controller is an optional accessory which allows the user to control the system remotely Figure 4 9 Pendant controller Paso O STANDBY AUX 2 g SFEED FOCUS G J 2 PAN Laux iH DRIVE MIMIC CAMERA MAN O lt _ gt IRIS AUTO 00 bm o 0 0 aao nn E 0 x Connections The P350 pendant lead connects to the Pendant socket on the powered drum or manual PSU NOTE Do not connect or r
30. the Flexisight Manager user guide P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 46 Section 4 System operation This section introduces the procedure for deploying the P350 flexitrax system and inspecting pipes and conduits The Emergency Stop button located on the PSU will completely shut down the command module and all system components when pressed As a fail safe the system must be reset before you can switch on the system again Do not reset the system until it is safe to do so To reset the system ensure the power is switched off at the main switch Rotate the Emergency Stop button clockwise and then switch the power back on Switch the power off while the equipment before disconnecting any system components or if the system is not yet connected NOTE Initiating an Emergency Stop may result in loss of data on the memory card particularly if a recording or playback was in progress Once the system is correctly set up you can deploy the crawler in the pipe or conduit you wish to survey Care must be taken when deploying the crawler particularly if it is being deployed into deep conduits and cisterns via manholes with limited access LX WARNING The crawlers are heavy Observe proper lifting procedures when handling deploying and removing the crawler Never lower crawlers or other heavy equipment into manholes while personnel are working in the manhole Before deployment Ay Assess your deployment and safety requirements before you begin Differ
31. them at other people Ay Caution must be taken when conducting any pipeline or draining system inspection Please observe all safety warnings located in the Preface and throughout this operation manual AN Before you attempt to operate the P350 flexitrax 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 Any depth estimation information resolved using the Sonde features should be considered a guide only we cannot be held liable for inaccurate locate data The following safety precautions apply to the P350 controller only which contains a Li lon rechargeable battery Ay caution Only use charging equipment provided by Radiodetection Ltd The use of alterative chargers may cause a safety fire hazard and or reduce the life of the battery A A A CAUTION Do not tamper with or attempt to disassemble the battery A A AA CAUTION If battery failure is suspected it may be necessary to 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 Pearpoint sales representative for a list of authorized repair centers
32. to manually wind the cable back into the drum Before you start disconnect the power lead to ensure that the system is not powered The crank socket is located under the side panel closest to the controller socket The panel is secured with socket head screws Remove this panel using a metric Allen key Figure 4 7 Crank handle for powered drum Attach the crank handle to the crank socket located in the gear on the top right hand corner of the compartment using the supplied socket head screws A CAUTION Remove the crank handle and replace the side panel before reconnecting power to the system steering P356 crawler only The P356 crawler will steer left and right allowing you to navigate pipes with ease The crawler steers by changing the speed on the left or right motors You can steer the crawler when it is moving or when it is stationary Steering whilst reversing is possible in manual driving mode only NOTE Steering whilst moving is proportional to the crawler speed the faster the crawler moves the bigger the steer When the crawler is stationary it will turn on its own axis Be careful as the cable can get jammed around the wheels To steer right press gt Hold the key to turn faster To steer left press lt Hold the key to turn faster or use the proportional gamepad controls Whilst moving you can achieve a tighter turn by using the lock steer function In this mode one set of wheels will lock This gives a tight
33. wheels 4 hard tires 10 P350 WHEELS M 4 soft tires Set of Large wheels with Tires MK2 10 P350 WHEELS L MK2 large wheel type Dual large wheel adaptors and 8 x large 10 P350 DUAL WHEEL KIT wheels for the P356 enhanced surface area and traction Set of adaptors to attach the P350 10 P350 WHEELS M3 ADP KIT 84mm wheels kit P238 compatible wheels 10 P354 6R S ABR KIT P354 Abrasive Kit 6 pipe kit 10 P354 8R M ABR KIT P354 Abrasive Kit 8 pipe kit 10 P354 9R M ABR KIT P354 Abrasive Kit 9 pipe kit 10 P356 8R M ABR KIT P356 Abrasive Kit 8 pipe kit 10 P356 9R M ABR KIT P356 Abrasive Kit 9 pipe kit 10 P350 CAM FW PAL P350 Forward View Cameras 10 P350 CAM FW NTSC 10 P350 CAM PT PAL P350 Pan amp Tilt Cameras 10 P350 CAM PT NTSC 10 P350 CAM PTZ PAL P350 Pan amp Tilt with Zoom Cameras 10 P350 CAM PTZ NTSC P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 93 10 P350 PENDANT P350 Pendant Controller 10 P350 LH 8 8W Lighthead P350 Fixed elevator 10 P350 ELV F MK2 P354 up to 12 P356 up to 15 P354 up to 300mm P356 up to 380mm P350 Adjustable elevator 10 P350 ELV A P354 up to 15 P356 up to 18 P354 up to 380mm P356 up to 458mm P350 Large elevator adjustable manual 10 P350 ELV LAM P356 only 12 to 24 P356 only 300mm to 600mm 10 P350 TIRES HD S Set of Small 4 hard tires 10 P350 TIRES SF S Set of Small 4 soft tires 10 P350 TIRES HD M Set of Medium 4 hard tires 10 P350 TIRES SF M Set
34. will decrease the amount of light entering the camera giving a darker picture 1 Press the SELECT key until the MAN indication light comes on 2 Fora brighter picture press the large O key for the maximum aperture brighter picture 3 Fora darker picture press the small o key for the minimum aperture darker picture The crawler lighting control allows the user to alternate and adjust intensity between camera lights auxiliary lighthead if available and no lights 1 To select lights press the SELECT key until the required option is lit a To adjust camera lights select CAM b To adjust auxiliary lights select AUX c Toadjust both lights select CAM amp AUX indication lights d To turn off all lights select NONE Use these keys to adjust camera and or auxiliary lighting taking note which of the above options is selected To increase available light press the large 7 To decrease available light press the small NOTE With the auxiliary lighthead when both CAM amp AUX are lit the large sun key will ramp up the camera lights then ramping the auxiliary lights Pressing the SCAN key will cause the camera to centre pan and roll 360 to scan the area This will only work when the green READY indication light is lit NOTE This function is not available for fixed forward view cameras AUX 1 AUX 2 amp AUX 3 The AUX
35. 0 editable text pages that can be used these can also be set to display automatically at the beginning of your Surveys Large fonts 13 rows x 36 characters Small fonts 21 rows x 45 characters NOTE Take care when editing your text pages so that the resulting video recordings display all the information required when it is converted to a DVD Use the Aand VY arrows or Page Up and Page Down keys to browse To include any of these Text pages at the beginning of your survey Press F4 TITLE Press COLOR or TRANS to change the color or transparency of the text overlay Press F3 HIDE to remove the current overlaid page and exit the Text menu NOTE The page title is not recorded in the video in real time P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 64 Press F1 EDIT to modify the text page Use the keyboard or keypad to add or edit the text This is a very useful feature allowing you to create videos pictures and observations on site Load these automatically into our free Microsoft Word template report using our companion software FlexiSight Manager This can reduce the number of office staff required by getting virtually all the work complete on site by one operative Ensure you have set up your company details Section 3 8 Company details Settings then begin Pressing to record will show you the Enter job data window Figure 5 2 Enter job data window Enter job data Press Record to continue Using the keyboard ENTER and Aand Y buttons fi
36. CtUrEs riii aa 57 4 7 Camera control lights focus pan rotate zoom E ETEA E E E E EEE ER T 57 4 8 Digital Image effects Pan Tilt amp Zoom 58 4 9 Pendant Controller cccccccesseceeeeeseeeseeeeees 59 4 10 Removal of crawler from ducts 006 63 Section 5 Creating Reports cccccccccseeeeeee 64 5 1 Adding text to your video ccccceceeeeeeeeeeeees 64 5 2 Creating Reports with observations 65 5 3 HTML Reports ssicihieats vncern sowntcrdeateoot eames timeneceauian 68 5 4 One Touch Recording cccceeeeeeeeeeeees 69 Section 6 Reviewing your work The Job Browser 70 6 1 The Job Browser WindOW 000cceeeeee 70 6 2 The Job Reviewer Window sses 70 Section 7 The FILES Browset ccceceee 72 7 1 General operations ccceeeeceeeesseeeeeeeeaeeeeeees 72 7 2 USB CONNECTIONS eiere 76 Section 8 Digital Vid O cccccsseceeceeeeeeeeeeeees 78 8 1 Video Input OPTIONS cceeeccessseeeeeseeeeeeeeeeees 78 8 2 Video Playback cecccccccsseeeeeeecaeeeeeeesaeeeeees 78 8 3 Distributing your recordings csseeeeeeeeeeees 80 8 4 Converting digital VIDEOS cccccsseeeeeeeeeeees 84 8 5 Advanced video diting cccccseeeeeeeeees 85 Section 9 Appendix ccecccccceecceceeeeeeeeeeeeeees 88 9 1 Getting Nel Pirsa a 88 O22 SION CUNS seirian TEEI 88 9 3 Care cleaning and maintenance
37. HHT 1733H ANOS REL LAE EEN TSA THAIS CSicibcl sth Li tee pa WL SNOUYHNOMUNOD HOLYVASTS JTSVLSN ov HWW SEd Seta Leu wwge Lz wweoe Ligt ww gi Lg puge Lz wugoe Lo wupsg Lel wwenz bal lial SNOLLVHNOIINGD HOLWAITS QIX YIMAYHD 95 d A e f e Th Pa ms a F Fa a s F F F l S Lgi wurge Lzh wugoe Y art Sf ILA ARs Re faye ie l Fi Seite Lz wwgpge Lr wwoo SNOLLWHNSIJNOD YOLWASTS JWVLSNroy YIT Foed Bee LZ L S06 Lot wurge TeL LHS Ha TAVAI LEH wwugoe Lou wurg Lelwweng Lalwwzs Lal uuoo SNOLYSNDIJNOZ HOLWASTS QIX a HITAY HI Poed Hi Mi e o hek wuugge Low LL Ge N Fa 15 P350 flexitrax Operation Manual Jed Lal waar z Lg wuwgor SNOLLYHNOIANOD 1335HM dSvu Ya WAVY Std madepe esccin 7 Buren pape pe pabut uen wau Lg g WU Le wa Lg 2 wwe puwoN Lal wre EURON g wutar Jdid Le wwagz Lg urugi SNOLLYHNOIINOD 173JHM dSYY HSV Potd why Lge wusi wu L g gc BOL AWW aA F ll l HOLT aWwOW IA0OYOT P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 16 Cameras The P354 and P356 have three high resolution cameras with PAL or NTSC versions available All cameras offer remote focus capabilities and use the latest ultra bright LEDs for optimum lighting Cameras can be fitted direct to the crawler s body or to an elevator or lighthead The cameras can only be fitted in one alignment A single 3mm Allen key screw is used to sec
38. Low and Custom e Frame size selects the dimensions in pixels of the recorded video The options are o Full PAL 720x576 pixels or NTSC 720x480 pixels depending on your camera o VGA 640x480 pixels o 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 running Windows XP or VISTA OS unless a suitable CODEC is installed FlexiSight Manager supports progressive encoding on Windows XP and VISTA while interlaced video works only on Windows 7 e Frame Rate sets the number of frames per second that will be recorded displayed Select between o Maximum 30FPS for NTSC and 25FPS for PAL o Medium 20FPS o 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 P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 37 3 5 4 Pitch Profiler The Pitch Profiler is a crawler based sensor that monitors crawler distance inclination and can then use this information to work out the pipe profile This information can then be used by FlexiSight Manager paid option to map the pipe CAUTION Be aware it assumes the crawler travels perfectly along the floor of the pipe
39. Manual 24 Section 3 Command module amp system setup The command module acts as the main control unit and digital video processor for the system It is compatible with both drums the external PSU and the Pearpoint range of P330 P330 and P340 flexiprobe pushrod systems The 8 LCD displays the on screen system menu live video or stored media files You can control the command module using the keypad or the keyboard this manual will detail using both methods where applicable In addition to playback and control the command module can be connected to external video equipment to personal computers using the USB B or the RJ45 sockets and to compatible Bluetooth devices When the system is correctly assembled switch it on using the On Off switch on the powered drum or external PSU NOTE The command module takes approximately 10 seconds to display the first screen Depending on the settings the command module will display one or two short intro screens followed by the welcome screen The welcome screen displays important system information press OK to continue 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 command module is switched ON with no camera signal detected the screen will display vertical color bars NOTE If the Emergency Stop button is used at any time to shut down the system the PSU must be reset by r
40. P4 file and save it as an AVI file by selecting the file type required in the save as dialog box Please note that FlexiSight Manager will re encode the original video The operation will take some time and the resulting video quality will be inferior to the original file The length of the final file may also be much larger depending on the complexity of the video P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 82 Unsupported digital video files A CAUTION Producing formats other than those described are not supported by Pearpoint 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 can suit your requirements On Microsoft Windows systems third party applications like the Ultimate video converter offered by Xilisoft commercial or Super free both available on the web can convert MP4 files into many other digital video formats we do not officially support or endorse these products 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 files in AVI DivX by using suitable video converter DivX CODECs for Windows and Mac are available to download freely for personal use Xvid is an open source imp
41. Page Up or Page Down to scroll through the data 4 Press OK to close the file P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 75 The P350 command module supports USB 2 0 to allow high speed files transfer USB is the recommended method for transferring files between the command module and your computer NOTE The command module is compatible with high speed powered USB ports Connection to external USB hubs or older version 1 1 USB ports is not recommended To connect via USB NOTE Only use USB 2 0 graded cable to connect the command module to your computer example E and will be listed in the My Computer window 1 Switch the command module off for the duration of the connection The integrated card reader will draw sufficient power from your PC USB hub 2 Ensure your computer is switched on and running 3 Connect the supplied USB cable to the unit and to a free USB port on your computer Do not use an external USB hub 4 On Microsoft Windows based computers the command module will appear as a Mass Storage Device It will be assigned with a drive letter for example E and will be listed in the My Computer window 5 On Apple Macintosh computers the card will appear as an icon on the desktop and as a source disk in the sources list on any Finder window 6 After your computer has mounted the card open it in Windows Explorer or Finder and then open the DVC folder to retrieve your inspection files Disconnecting A CAUTION The comma
42. 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 that are 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 la norme NMB 003 du Canada Bluetooth transmitter Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID PI409B IC 1931B BISMPAS33 P350 flexitrax Operation Manual ix 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 Pearpoint and SPX Corporation Radiodetection Ltd does not accept any liability for loss of data or damage to equipment when using any third party products Copyright Statement Copyright 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 P350 flexiprobe flexitrax flexiSight GatorCam RD7000 RD8000 and flexicoiler are trademarks of Radiodetection Ltd The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks of Bluetoo
43. able connector from the drum hub You can now remove the cassette from the drum hub Appendix 9 5 Powered drum with slave side panel and drum support channel remove Top horizontal cable guide Assembly a Pe MS gt Replace the drum cassette as required Re connect internal cassette connector to the drum hub secure the cassette hub Re fit the drum cassette support channel Thread terminated cable through layering mechanism ensuring both cable retaining rollers Figure 9 5 are returned to their locked position and that the spring loaded pinch roller is in the down position Re fit top horizontal cable guide Figure 9 5 P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 98 Appendix 9 6 Adjusting the drive train Chain tensioning block Level wind chain drive Level wind sprocket NOTE Special care is required when threading the cable from the cable layering mechanism You must correctly align the cable mechanism to match the cable s position on the drum otherwise the cable may become entangled Proceed as described below The cable layering mechanism Level Wind features a leadscrew that allows the layering mechanism to move in two directions When you retrieve the cable this must be in line with the follower see Figure 9 7 To synchronize the follower to the drive train and the cable you may have to adjust the follower s position manually To do so 1 Slacken the 2 off internal M6x10 screws and move the
44. acy Follow the on screen instructions A CAUTION ensure the wheels are evenly sized and matched sets are used This information is for information only We cannot take responsibility for inaccurate data or consequential losses caused by works decisions informed with this information Restore Factory Settings You can restore the system to factory default settings by selecting this menu Press YES F1 to restore or NO F6 to leave the menu NOTE This action cannot be undone Format Card Format USB Enter these menus to format your Compact Flash card or USB flash drive P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 45 WARNING Formatting will erase all data Confirm Confirm format A CAUTION Formatting the Compact Flash card or USB Flash drive will erase all existing data permanently this includes reports photos and videos Formatting cannot be undone so proceed with caution system Customization The P350 controller uses Job templates to organize the inspection s recordings and observation into JOBS Creating Reports 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 For further instructions consult
45. anual 35 Figure 3 11 Selecting a title text page WI 58 365209 NE 11 8 amp amp m Title off This is a text page EDIT FICE H DERE Ree QUALITY setup video recording quality Quality Custom Frame size VGA Bitrate T High Encoding Progressive Full Frame rate Maximum Figure 3 12 Setup video recording quality The P350 controller can record video using several quality options advanced users can customize these There are three pre defined video quality profiles High Medium and Low High uses up more memory but generally provides a better video quality whereas the other options trade lower video quality for longer recording time on the memory drive NOTE Full frame size cannot be set with Progressive Half encoding The table below provides an overview of the predefined video quality settings P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 36 Video Quality Profiles Quality High Custom Frame size VGA VGA QVGA user defined Bitrate High Medium Low user defined Encodime Progressive half Progressive half Progressive half user defined Frame rate Maximum full Maximum full Maximum full user detined Recording 1 45 3 45 9 00 varles tme hrs Figure 3 13 Video Quality profiles Approximate recording time based on 2GB storage memory device Recordings exceeding 2 hours in length are split into multiple files e Quality You can choose between 4 different profiles High Medium
46. between e P341 Plumbers 100ft 30m or 200ft 60m Plumbers MK2 100ft 30m or 200ft 60m e P341 P331 120ft 35m e P342 P332 200ft 60m or 400ft 120m e P343 P333 500ft 150m e Drum 150 200 250 305m 500 650 850 1000ft NOTE The settings below are not available when using a pushrod system P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 38 EQ Adjust Manual adjust the video equalization setting from numeric options this may improve the image Sonde Activate Sonde when available Sonde Freq Select the Sonde frequency suitable for your survey and Radiodetection locator 512Hz 640Hz 8kHz and 33kHz frequencies available Auto stop set the distance where to stop the crawler when retrieving Wheels Set the wheel size and type used for accurate distance measurement and safe efficient drum retrieval wheel size affects crawler and drum speed a mismatch may cause damage A Caution Setting the wrong wheels will effect drum speed when retrieving and it may cause the crawler to topple Cam Whitebal Set the Camera white balance Cam environ Setting the camera to pipe or surface mode can improve the video quality in different environments this can improve the video when used in pipe vs driving around outside After a pushrod reel has been selected once the system will remember this and pressing the character on the keyboard will toggle between these two modes setup On Screen Information SETUP gt ON SCREEN INFORMATION Scheme
47. bility on the screen and in recordings The P350 controller allows you to customize your Company details system by storing your company details and logo on the controller These details are used to personalize Logo undefined reports and the video title screen Company Radiodetection Ltd Crew Inspection team NOTE Video titles are optional Address Western Drive Town Bristol Once you save your company s information you will State County Avon not need to enter it again unless you perform a factory FARAR AAs C a reset Telephone S117 9767776 Fax 8117 9767779 To set your company details Email info rd spx com There are 10 company fields to fill out e Logo use this field to enter your company CLEAR RESET logo See below Figure 3 18 Company information menu e Company use this field to store your company or trading name 30 characters Crew use this field to record the name of the crew or individual who is in charge of the P350 system 30 characters Address use this field to record your company s street address 30 characters Town use this field to record your company s city or town 30 characters State County use this field to record your company s State or County 20 chararacters ZIP Postcode use this field to record your company s ZIP or postcode 10 chararacters Telephone use this field to record your company s contact telephone number 20 chararacters Fax use this field to record yo
48. c E lt OPERATION MANUAL WHERE IDEAS MEET INDUSTRY P350 flexitrax system ADVANCED CRAWLER BASED VIDEO INSPECTION SYSTEM 90 P350 OPMAN ENG 10 ISSUE 10 6 2014 READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL PRIOR TO OPERATING THE SYSTEM gt Pearpoint P350 tlexitrax system P350 flexitrax Operation Manual i Preface Please read this operation manual before attempting to use the P350 flexitrax system Note that this manual and all its contents are subject to change Pearpoint products are under continuous development Pearpoint reserves the right to modify any product including this manual without notice and some product changes may have taken place after this user manual was published Contact your local Pearpoint dealer or visit www radiodetection com for the latest information about the P350 flexitrax product family including all accessories documentation and software updates This operational manual is for use with MK3 systems with P350 Controller software versions 4 16 and above New functions were introduced with the MK3 systems as well as new connectors between the controller drum and PSU For earlier product compatibility information contact your local Pearpoint representative Before you begin Important legal amp safety notices Please observe all safety notices and warnings in this manual before operating any Radiodetection or Pearpoint product Warnings Cautions and Notes WARNING Warnings
49. ce and other important information as well as instructions on caring for and maintaining your P350 system Overview The P350 flexitrax 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 P350 flexitrax is a fully modular system the command module can drive any combination of drums cameras and crawlers and is also compatible with the P330 and P340 flexiprobe range of pushrod reels and cameras System components can be purchased as individual components or whole functional systems Speak to your Pearpoint representative to ensure you have all the necessary parts to make a working system Latest Software updates and information Pearpoint 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 more information about checking and upgrading your system s software please refer to section System Maintenance Software versions 4 X and above have a number of crucial differences from the earlier Version 2 X software This can considerably effect operator use A guide to the main differences are provided below e New simpler user interface and menus This may cause a delay to the operator while the team get used to
50. chain tensioning block downwards Figure 9 5 2 Remove the level wind chain drive 3 Adjust position of follower by turning the sprocket located at the leadscrew end so the follower is in line with the cable exiting the drum cassette 4 Re fit the level wind chain drive Manually pull the cable from the drum and ensure that the follower moves in the correct direction when the cable is spooling off the drum cassette If this is not the case remove the level wind chain again and manually rotate the level wind sprocket maintaining the same direction until the follower has gone right to the end of its travel and returned to the original position 5 Re attach the level wind chain drive move the chain tensioning block upwards ensuring both chains are in tension prior to fully tightening the 2 off M6x10 screws 6 Replace both the drive amp slave side panels P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 99 Appendix 9 7 Cable layering sprocket and follower left Ps Sprocket 1 ee ay gt Ww O x a i w SS pe TA yr a ic Ps Follower TA va Figure 9 8 Cable drum cassette right Strain relief clamp P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 100 Replacing cable You can replace the cable in the cassette if required To do so see Figure 9 4 1 Disconnect the power and crawler from the system 2 Pull the cable slowly out by hand 3 Disassemble the system and remov
51. d P or M icons are colored green it means that the devices are correctly connected and the communication link is good If the T or P change to red then it means that either the crawler T or the powered drum P has stalled or is about to stall If the T P or M characters are not displayed then the crawler powered drum or external power supply are not connected correctly or may be malfunctioning NOTE The P354 and P356 crawlers feature an automatic roll over drive correction system if they roll over for any reason the direction of movement will remain the same Manual system Moving forward To move the crawler forward press A or press forward on the gamepad controls Pressing the A arrow repeatedly will increase the crawler s speed Holding it down will accelerate the crawler until it reaches its maximum speed or release the key The gamepad controller has direct drive control if you let the crawler joystick return to centre it will stop all movement unless cruise control has been activated To slow the crawler press W Holding it down will slow it down quicker The gamepad controller has proportional controls when pushed slightly forward it will move forward slowly this works in all directions NOTE If you continue to press W when the crawler has stopped it will move in reverse The crawler will automatically stop when the cable counter reaches 0 0 or the Auto Stop point if set Reversing CAUTION When re
52. designed to bear the weight of the crawlers and all attached accessories Use durable rope not supplied to lower and remove the crawler Choose high quality rope that is certified to hold at least 50kg 110lb for P354 crawlers or 100kg 220lb for P356 crawlers P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 21 Refer to Section 4 2 Crawler Deployment for a guide to crawler deployment As well as Section 4 9 Removal of crawler from ducts for a guide to crawler removal using the deployment tools The external PSU connects to the manual drum using the link cable The single end connects to the manual drum and the split end terminals connect to the manual drum connection panel on the rear side of the PSU s handle MK3 connectors are not compatible with MK1 and MK2 sockets Contact service for the latest compatibility options WARNING The external connectors are required to be properly sealed by the blanking caps provided or by using the correct leads to prevent water damage Under no circumstances are these connectors to be left un blanked P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 22 Figure 2 15 PSU to Controller connection The PSU to power lead connector is not shown NOTE The Powered drum is capable of winding in deployed cable Ay WARNING The external connectors of the Powered Drum are required to be properly sealed by the blanking caps provided or by using the correct leads to prevent water damage and related to the unit Under no circumstances a
53. disinfectant Storing the system The P350 is a precision tool Always store the system including all components and accessories in a clean and dry environment P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 91 10 P350 CMOD3 10 P350 CMOD3 10 P350 LOC XX US UK DE FR ES IT NL 10 P350 DRUM8 P 100 10 P350 DRUM8 P 150 10 P350 DRUM8 P 200 10 P350 DRUM83 P 250 10 P350 DRUM8 P 305 10 P350 DRUM3 M 100 S 10 P350 DRUM3 M 150 S 10 P350 DRUM3 M 200 S 10 P350 DRUM3 M 250 S 10 P350 DRUM3 M 305 S 10 P350 PSU3 M 10 P354 10 P356 10 P350 WHEELS S P350 Command Module Compact Flash Card Bluetooth Internal rechargeable battery version Localization packs P350 flexitrax User Guide Mains Cable US or UK or EU Flexisight CD inc License P350 Keyboard per country Compact Flash Memory Card P350 Visor Label per country USB Cable A to B 1m Allen Key Set Multi purpose Grease 50ml P350 Powered Drum 100m Command module support Crank Handle 150m option 200m option 250m option 305m option Manual Drum 100m Swivel Terminated cable Command Module Clamp Crank Handle MK3 connector version 150m option 200m option 250m option 305m option Note requires manual drum PSU P350 Manual Drum PSU Includes Manual Drum to PSU cable P354 Crawler no steering P356 Crawler Steerable Set of Small wheels 4 hard tires 4 soft tires P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 92 Set of Medium
54. e 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 38 86825 82 12 8 8 amp m Page 1 Title off Use this text page Figure 6 3 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 To de activate a Job press STOP P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 71 Section 7 The FILES Browser 7 1 General operations ee O The MENU gt FILES menu allows you to view the current default directory access reports and check the card status Figure 7 1 FILES Browser window Folders are organized by Client Site then Survey Memory card size and free space is displayed as well as the folder address Use the A and Y arrows to select the file or folder Pressing OK on the line takes you back up the folder tree to find higher up folders COPY To copy a file or folder press COPY navigate to the destination location and press PASTE on the controller MOVE As above the MOVE feature will permanently transfer a file to a new location To rename a folder Select a file or using the A amp Warrows
55. e 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 Figure 3 15 Normal Layout Figure 3 16 TV Layout Normal Layout This is the standard layout optimized to make use of the entire screen 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 On Screen information fields and overlaid text pages are positioned in the graphic safe area of the display Custom Layout This layout is customizable The position of time date and distance counter fields can be moved anywhere on the screen Figure 3 17 Custom La out 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 COUNT or PITCH and use the arrow keys to position the field The field selected will flash on the screen e Press RSTOR to restore the default position e Press OK to confirm your choice and leave the setup screen P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 40 A CAUTION Be careful not to overlap the On Screen information fields as this will affect their reada
56. e connection Is secure by lifting the crawler using the rope 5 Ifthe connection is secure lift the crawler to the surface using the rope 6 When the crawler is on the surface and in a secure location disengage the clamp to release the crawler 7 Disassemble the rods 8 Clean and disinfect the crawler rods and crawler grab as required P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 63 Section 5 Creating Reports There are many ways to create a report we aim to introduce a few options e Some customers just want a video then take screenshots and add text using an office program manually To do this just record video as described earlier See the section One touch recording to turn off the reporting feature to speed this up e You can add text to the screen using the text page overlay This can be enough for simple video surveys to add location information crew members and a brief description of the problem e Use the built in automatic Reporting software to make site observations for quick reporting later on During your survey you can choose to add on your video Start recording using the recording button Press to enter the Text menu Figure 5 1 Text and Report menu oe 20m22 07 13 Title off E a HIDE TITLE COLOR TRANS If this menu is opened during a recording the video will pause while you type in your details The recording will resume automatically when you complete your task and press ENTER Advanced There are 2
57. e menu bar will change depending if you are reviewing Job s details or if you are in the file browser area Ng Figure 6 1 Job browser menu the Job Reviewer screen the Job Reviewer screen to perform a different function Job Reviewer Client Radiodetection Site Western Drive Survey MH19 MH12_1280224_1635 24Feb 891 JPG 24Feb_882 JPG 24Feb_883 MP4 24Feb_884 JPG 24Feb_885 JPG Free text Observations START STOP SAVE DEL Figure 6 2 Job Reviewer Menu P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 70 The filenames can be set to be recorded using either the date survey site or client information See the Controller Settings section 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 active 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 file and providing that the controller s 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 pag
58. e of accessories that will be discussed throughout this manual P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 7 The P350 Controller with optional internal battery allows the controller to be used as a Pushrod controller for up to 5 hours depending on usage and system configuration or to review P350 surveys while detached from the system It cannot power the crawler system due to the high power requirements of these components To charge the internal battery connect either e The mains battery charger see figure 1 12 left connected to your mains electricity source e The automotive charger for use with car vehicles sockets You can also connect the automotive charger to the desktop AC DC power supply to be able to charge from mains 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 controller power input as shown Figure 1 12 right below A CAUTION Keep the power connector clean and dry at all times Cover the power lead connector on the box when it is not in use Ay The charging temperature of the internal battery is 0 to 45 C A WARNING Use only the supplied mains battery charger or the optional automotive charger Do not plug any other Pearpoint connectors into the Li lon charger socket Protect the charger against high relative humidity and wa
59. e the cable cassette following the guide in Section 9 4 4 Remove the cassette s strain relief clamp and remove the remaining part of the cable end 5 Insert new cable end into the drum allow 500mm slack when you re fit the cable to the strain relief clamp on the inside of the cassette 6 Re assemble the system using the procedure described in Section 9 4 ensuring the level wind follower Figure 9 7 is in line with the entrance hole into the drum cassette 7 Reconnect the power cable and switch on 8 Use manual drive mode to wind the cable back in to the drum Appendix 9 9 Level wind sprocket Thumb screw Spring loaded pinch roller Cable retaining roller Cable retaining roller P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 101 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 9 8 Specifications S O Environmental specifications Environmental IP53 Su
60. e the power to reset the calibration routine P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 10 Section 2 System assembly The system can be setup in a large number of ways depending on your survey requirements This section provides details on system assembly You will as a minimum require an Allen key set and a range of general purpose screwdrivers A WARNINGI If using a generator ensure that this is compatible with the P350 system Refer to the Generator Selection paragraph in the preface of this document for further information A WARNINGI Before attempting to assemble the system ensure that the power is switched off A WARNING Check that all the link cables are connected as per instructions A CAUTION Do not replace the C Clamp modified screws at rear of tractors and cameras with standard off the shelf screws as these have not been designed to secure connection The P354 and P356 crawlers have a variety of wheels tires cameras and accessories to suit your survey The figure below demonstrates some of the options available A It is necessary to match the appropriate wheel set connected in the MENU gt SETUP gt EQUIPMENT gt WHEELS menu incorrect wheel settings will cause motor strain incorrect behaviors and early life failure on the crawlers Figure 2 1 P356 crawler assembly A fe 2 f 4 2 Sy TTI Ri P z A AN ie K P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 11 Crawler weight P354 Only The crawler weig
61. e the report was created 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 l Inspection Report x T C file E JOBS Radiodetection 20Ltd 14 20Western 20Drive S_F_131127_1435 report report html Comments Print This Page SPX Inspection Report Dated 27 November 2013 This report details the findings of the pipe inspection conducted by on behalf of Figure 5 4 Viewing reports in a web browser 1 Connect the memory storage device to your PC P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 68 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 ET tajl 4 Using Windows Explorer locate the report html file in the report folder a 5 Open report html with a web browser ere 6 y H allow pele a td Tae fal eg ue bar at TIYA e top of the screen and select the Allow Active Content option Figure 5 5 Navigation Frame The report will load and display the navigation frame on the left and the t
62. e to a PC running compatible reporting software to control OSD and text position as well as retrieving telemetry data Ensure that you have the latest software installed please note that the boot up time for the command module will be longer if no Ethernet connection is present To connect to a PC you may use a standard or a crossed patch RJ45 leads connected to the RJ45 receptacle in the command module I O panel Use the standard RJ45 straight lead if you are connecting through a network hub or a router Use the crossed patch lead if you are connecting to a PC directly To configure the Ethernet port MENU gt SETUP gt CONTROLLER gt COMMUNICATIONS gt ETHERNET P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 33 Figure 3 9 Ethernet configuration e Status indicates if the P350 system is connected or not Use the A and VY arrows to select a setting and press OK to edit e Boot Type Choose between DHCP and Static IP If you choose Static IP you have to configure the following three parameters e IP address enter a valid IP address e Subnet mask enter a valid Subnet Mask You will need to switch the system OFF then ON to make the settings active The latest P350 and Wincan V8 systems are configured at the factory to connect automatically It is not recommended to change network settings unless you are an experienced user or IT professional 3 9 3 Recording FILE NAMES gt PREFIX You can enter a prefix 7 characters maximum to be a
63. e you wish to remove from your paired list and press DEL Press lt to return to the Bluetooth menu Transferring files You can transfer files to any visible or paired device l 2 Use the file browser to select a file to transfer by pressing SEND Select SCAN to locate any nearby visible devices You can pair your device at this point Alternatively select KNOWN to locate any nearby paired devices If you device is listed select it and press OK or SEL The command module will now attempt to send the file to your device Follow your device s instructions on how to receive files if any P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 32 Figure 3 8 Bluetooth device selection page lt Available devices gt ci Nokia 09N Nokio 6128 classic if ashley NOTE Bluetooth enabled devices such as computers and mobile phones will handle received files differently Your device may ask you to specify the location of the received file Some mobile phones however will automatically receive and save the file into a default location You can transfer any file on the card however due to the limited bandwidth supported by Bluetooth it is recommended that you send small files only To transfer video files Pearpoint recommends using the USB connection Ethernet Used for communicating with external third party reporting applications such as FlexiSight Manager or Wincan Version 8 or above You can connect the P350 command modul
64. ed also steering information when used with a P356 Also provides pan and tilt controls when a pan and tilt camera is connected e System menu to access menu Mode Status Time Date DVR Counter The Time Date Counter Pitch and Mimic information is stored on any recorded video depending on chosen settings You can add edit move and change the OSD using the Settings menu See Section 5 3 Controller Settings Sys menu MENU AUTO BRI CONTR Figure 3 2 On Screen Display P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 26 The menu provides access to all features and settings Figure 3 3 Main OSD screen Figure 3 4 The general menu window gt Jobs gt Files gt Setup General navigation From the main OSD screen above e F1 enters the general menu e F3 switches between MAN and AUTO drum mode Current mode is displayed on the top left e F5 and F6 control the BRIGHTNESS and CONTRAST Press the left or right arrows to adjust the setting slider and OK or ENTER to save The P350 software is based on the Main OSD screen and a number of general menu screen from which you will be able to setup and customize the P350 flexitrax system To navigate the main OSD screen use the function keys on the keyboard or keypad To navigate other screens use the up and down A and F arrow keys to scroll up and down through the menu Press OK or the gt key to enter a submenu or to make a choice where required Press the lt arrow to re
65. ed ones Select a JPG file mark the file by pressing the arrow key 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 Press SHOW Use the Aand Y arrows to scroll through your selected images Press m or lt 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 Press SSHOW Use the Aand VY arrows to select your preferred transition time 3 to 20 Sec Press OK to confirm your choice and start the slideshow Press m to stop the slideshow Playing videos You can play a recorded video and view it on the P350 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 P350 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 Select the file you wish to playback Press video or OK to start the playback Press ll to pause the video at any time P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 74 Press lt and gt and to fast forward or rewind To resume normal playback speed press video gt Press VOL and VOL to adjust the audio volume Press lt lt or
66. eive any error messages check that you have copied all BIN files to the root of the card and then try again Figure 3 20 Update Control Centre ry ontrolle OK to start auto upload sontinue The software versions screen can also be access by holding FN pressing F4 on the controller This section is used to provide more detailed information about the system software and hardware configuration This can be useful for service diagnostics See figure 3 21 which shows an example of the camera and controller diagnostic windows Figure 3 21 Status Information screens Drum TRmaccor Camera P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 44 P358 flexitrax Controller Main 4 1 Build 23 Unite TID Bootloader Inter face RP3QQQ Vi issue 4 hrEGA TE OW mS Micro S W E NTA 9 24 0 PA WRC OK to continue Camera Camera ETA Software 3 12 Roll Status OK 8xE Pan Status OK amp xE CCD Status OK Qx1 to continue Tractor Power This toggles the power to the Tractor on and off This may be useful to change the downhole equipment crawler camera lighthead without powering down the surface equipment or to release the crawler brake If communication is lost to the crawler Ay CAUTION This will deactivate the brake and may cause the crawler to roll into hazardous situations Calibrate Tractor Numeric Pitch Using this feature on a flat surface calibrates the numeric pitch in order to maintain accur
67. ement control and laboratory use EN 301 489 17 EMC compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters ERM V2 1 1 2009 05 A Technical Construction File has been drawn up to demonstrate compliance with the essential requirements of these Directives and is kept at the above address Date September 2014 Darren Hill Engineering Director Raciodetection Ltd CERTIFICATE No TD 2008 001 04 P350 flexitrax Operation Manual viii Compliance amp Legal statements EU Compliance This equipment complies with the following EU Directives e Low Voltage Directive e Machinery Directive e EMC Directive e R amp TTE Directive 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 equipment 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
68. emove the pendant controller when the P350 system is turned on STANDBY Start the pendant is enabled by pressing and holding the STANDBY key top left The ON light will turn green and the word pendant will appear on the controller display The ON indication light will turn red when inactive NOTE To prevent accidental operation of the P350 system the P350 controller is disabled whilst the pendant is active However it is still possible to record Camera Controls PAN Using these keys the camera head can be moved left and right This will depend upon the rotate position of the camera NOTE On FW cameras this is provided digitally instead ROTATE Rotated clockwise and anti clockwise NOTE On FW cameras this is provided digitally instead ZOOM Zoom in or Zoom Out NOTE On FW PT cameras this is provided digitally instead FOCUS To focus on distant objects press To focus on near objects press NOTE Continuous pressing of either or key will result in wrap around of camera focus i e in focus out of focus in focus P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 59 On occasion there may be a requirement for manual control of the iris to change the picture brightness e g to reduce reflections from a shiny surface Manually opening the iris to maximum aperture will allow more light to enter the camera giving a brighter picture Closing the iris to the minimum aperture
69. ent environments may pose risks and challenges that you may be unaccustomed to Ay Check that no hazardous gases are present The P350 flexitrax is not suitable for use in potentially explosive environments We recommend the use of downhole and manhole rollers as there is a risk of damaging the crawler cable during a survey They should be set before the crawler is lowered into the manhole and deployed in place before the survey starts Figure 4 1 Downhole cable rollers MK2 P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 47 Using the crawler deployment tool The crawler deployment tool has the following components e 1 Crawler Grab e 2 Toggle clamp 3 Bowden cable e 4 Rods Figure 4 2 Crawler grab kit Toggle Clamp Bowden cable clamping screws Holding screws Figure 4 2 Crawler grab setup Figure 4 3 Crawler grab and crawler A CAUTION Do not attempt to lift the crawler by the cable Do not drop the crawler as it may damage the camera and the system s electronics Before you attempt to assemble and use the crawler grab tool ensure that all parts are included in the kit A CAUTION The rods are not designed to bear the weight of the crawlers and all attached accessories Use durable rope not supplied to lower and remove the crawler Choose high quality rope that is certified to hold at least 50kg 110lb for P354 crawlers or 100kg 220lb for P356 crawlers P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 48 Testing and Adjustm
70. ents 1 Without assembling the positioning rods place the toggle clamp away from the crawler grab as far as the Bowden cable allows ensuring a straight run from the toggle clamp to the crawler grab Fully open the toggle clamp Ensure the lower connecting bar s holding screws at both ends are in the lowest position If they are proceed to point 6 If an adjustment is required slacken both cable clamping screws see figure 4 2 Force open the two connecting bars as far as possible and pull taut the cable using suitable tool i e pliers Fully tighten the cable clamping screws to secure the now taut Bowden cable in place Test adjusted deployment tool by opening closing toggle clamp and noting the action on crawler grab Installation and deployment Ay CAUTION Failure to follow this procedure may result in severe damage to the crawler and camera system 1 10 Assemble as many rods as are required by screwing them together Attach the rods to the crawler grab Attach a sufficient length of durable rope to the crawler grab Attach the toggle clamp to the top section of the rods Position the grab over the crawler See Figure 4 3 and close the toggle clamp to lock the crawler in place Figure 4 5 If you are using the large adjustable elevator See Figure 4 4 lock the crawler grab to the elevator Check that the crawler is clamped securely Ensure the lower connecting bar s holding screws at both ends are in t
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72. gt gt to jump to the previous or next photo or observation marker 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 The digital imaging controls of the Controller also work when playing video Zoom rotate or pan the picture on screen A 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 Screen captures During playback it is possible to capture video frames as JPEG photos NOTE You can view folders created by the P350 flexitrax in Windows Explorer or the Mac OS X Finder when you connect the command module to your computer via USB connection see Section 6 6 for information on USB connections The P350 card browser will only display compatible files JPEG MP4 TXT BIN and HTML BIN and HTML files are listed only and cannot be viewed on the command module TXT files can only be viewed if smaller than 1Mbyte Viewing Pitch Log The file browser allows you to view pitch log files created by the P350 system NOTE Pitch log TXT files can only be viewed if smaller than 1Mbyte Larger files will have to be opened using a PC To view a pitch log file 1 Select a TXT file using the A and VY arrows 2 Press OK or Enter to display the log file on screen 3 Press A or V or
73. he upmost position as per figure 4 5 Use the grab rope to lower the crawler into manhole If required adjusts the toggle clamp s position to ensure it remains above ground When the crawler reaches the bottom of the manhole use a combination of the rope and rods to position the crawler in the desired orientation When the crawler is positioned to your satisfaction release the toggle clamp s lever to disengage the crawler 11 Pull the crawler grab up to the surface NOTE The crawler may spin as it descends use the rod to guide and steady the crawler P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 49 Figure 4 4 Crawler grab and crawler with attached elevator left Figure 4 5 Crawler grab in the closed position right Connecting bars Sf a Holding screw Cable deployment rollers The optional cable deployment rollers help protect the cable from scoring on concrete and other abrasive materials Pearpoint recommends that you always use cable deployment and removal rollers Figure 4 6 demonstrates the use of a manhole roller and the protective downhole tiger tail rollers Note the position of the tiger tail roller below the surface P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 50 Manhole roller AKA uphole roller Downhole roller Figure 4 6 The use of rollers to reduce cable wear Distance counter and Auto Stop point Once you have deployed and positioned the crawler in the manhole using manhole rollers to protect the cab
74. ht is a metal plate designed to increase traction by adding more weight to the crawler Attach the weight on the crawler body before attaching other wheels and accessories then secure with the provided screws Wheels and tires The P354 uses the small and medium wheel sets These can also be doubled up to improve traction in larger pipes It s recommended range is between 4 and 15 60mm to 305mm The small wheels are 62mm 2 5 diameter and the medium wheels are 110mm 4 3 diameter The P356 uses small medium and large wheels which can also be doubled up to improve traction This allows it s use between 6 and 24 150mm and 610mm Above this size you may have issues with lighting view or driving ability The small and medium wheels come with hard or soft tire material options to suit different grip requirements The large wheels are 170mm 6 7 in diameter NOTE although it will work electrically and mechanically we do not recommend a PTZ camera on a P354 Crawler due to the large camera size Connecting wheels and tires Figure 2 2 demonstrates how to attach wheels and tires to the P354 and P356 crawlers 62mm and 110mm only The inner hub is located on the crawler s body Place the wheel on the inner hub and secure in place using the outer hub clamp NOTE Ensure the wheel screws fit firmly to the crawler Figure 2 2 Connecting various tires top and the abrasive wheels below 1 Inner Hub
75. increase the crawler speed Pressing A while the drum is pulling will decrease the target cable speed Pressing W while the drum is pulling or still will increase target cable speed Pressing VW while the crawler is pulling will decrease crawler speed NOTE In Automatic mode the mimic speed bar is disabled The crawler s speed is automatically set to match the retrieval speed of the cable Steering is disabled in automatic mode NOTE Crawler wheel size must be correctly set for Auto and retrieve modes to function correctly Failure to set correct wheel size could result in damage to the system Powered drum Moving forward To move the crawler forward press A Pressing A repeatedly will increase the crawler speed forward Holding the A key will accelerate the crawler until it reaches maximum speed To slow the crawler press V Subsequent or sustained presses will decelerate the crawler faster until it comes to a stop NOTE If you continue to press Wwhen the crawler has stopped it will move in reverse Reversing NOTE The crawler will automatically stop when the cable counter reaches 0 0 However the crawler s momentum may cause it to roll a short distance beyond the 0 0 position Please allow for this when you deploy the camera and zero the distance counter The powered drum supports two driving modes Automatic and Manual In Manual mode the crawler and drum operate independently Manual driving gives you more cont
76. ings ee ea e Crew see Section Company Details Settings Press OK to continue P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 25 lf your wheel size drum size or type Is incorrect it is important to change this This may cause poor video quality and or inaccurate counter measurements as well as imbalanced drum tractor soeeds which may damage the Downhole equipment See the Section on changing system settings The OSD gives real time system information on the display it can change depending on system mode and display settings The OSD displays the following information and graphics see Figure 3 2 e Mode ROD MAN or AUTO In ROD mode the command module is set to work with a compatible pushrod system the tractor will NOT work In AUTO mode the drum automatically manages the cable when the crawler moves In manual mode the Tractor drives unassisted and the drum does not recall the cable AUTO is considered standard e Status Crawler and Drum status T is displayed if a crawler is present B if the brake is engaged M or P denotes a manual M or powered P system e Time and Date e DVR indicates video recording video or image playback status e Distance counter crawler distance from last reset point in feet or meters Press F10 to reset the distance to 0 0 e Page the currently selected text page if any e Pitch An inclinometer displays the crawler angle in degrees or as a gradient percentage e Mimic Crawler driving spe
77. installation of the generator into a vehicle consult a qualified electrician and or your generator supplier AN If using a generator start the generator and let the generator to run for a few seconds before turning the P350 on Please turn the P350 off before stopping the generator P350 flexitrax Operation Manual iii A The flexitrax Power Supply Unit PSU is designed to reduce hazards from electric shock provided that proper operating procedures are followed The P350 flexitrax system requires connection to a protective earth It is also recommended to use a residual current circuit breaker RCCB that can protect against electric shock RCCB devices are known in some countries as Ground Fault Circuit Interruptors GFCI The RCCB needs to be suitable for a load of 13A and a tripping sensitivity of 30mA or less Operation guidelines A 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 Safety precautions A Always carry out a risk assessment of the site to be inspected This equipment is NOT approved for use in areas where hazardous gasses liquid or solids may be present A Foul water systems can be a source of serious biological hazards Wear appropriate protection when handling the P350 flexitrax A The camera will get hot during use This is normal Exercise care when handling the camera at all times A System
78. iodetection com or contact your local Pearpoint representative It is highly recommended that you periodically check for new software releases and update your controller when software is made available If you have two systems we would recommend upgrading both to the same version as they may not necessary be fully compatible with each other These Controller Software Updates are free of charge and come as a matched set of system software This is critical in some scenarios particularly the camera tractor combination 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 controllers software version which you can access by pressing Fn F4 together If 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 Pearpoint recommends using the mains adaptor for software upgrades This is to ensure a reliable power source NOTE The system should be completely assembled when attempting to upload new software 1 Check for new updates at www radiodetection com by selecting Downloads Inspection and Software Downloads P350 users should select Pearpoint P350 Software Updates
79. ion The integrated card reader will draw sufficient power from your PC USB hub 2 Ensure your computer is switched on and running 3 Connect the supplied USB cable to the unit and to a USB port on your PC Do not use an external USB hub 4 On Microsoft Windows based computers the command module will moe as a Mass Storage Device It will be assigned with a drive letter for example E and will be listed in the My omputer window P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 77 Section 8 Digital Video The P350 flexitrax includes an advanced digital video recorder This section provides an overview of the P350 flexitrax digital video recording and playback capabilities Also included is a detailed section on converting video files to other popular formats for playback and distribution The P350 flexitrax system produces high quality digital video files encoded with H 264 video and AAC audio CODECs The resulting files have an MP4 extension Many video settings can be changed to suit your needs check the Controller Settings section for further details The P350 flexitrax features several advanced video settings You can for example change the default destination and file names for recorded videos You can also choose to include a title page on the start of each video Video Input MENU gt SETUP gt BASIC SETTINGS gt VIDEO SOURCE There are 3 choices Auto Camera and External The default setting is Auto 1 Use A and to select y
80. ion com or contact your local Radiodetection or Pearpoint representative or dealer Please give consideration to clean work environments and hygienic shipping if returning for service Disposal Do not dispose of this product in municipal waste facilities Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products Radiodetection complies with the requirements of 2002 96 EC Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment P350 flexitrax Operation Manual vil SPX WHERE 1004S MEET INDUSTEY 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 2004 108 EC relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 2006 95 EC relating to Electrical Equipment within certain voltage limits LVD e 1999 5 EC Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive R amp TTE P350 flexitrax inspection system Comprising modules from the following list and equipment listed in the technical file iF 4 10 P350 CMOD3 P350 Command Module 101P350 DRUM3 P 12 9050 Mana arar 10 P350 PSU3 M Manual drum PSU 10 P354 4 100mm Crawler 10 P356 6 150mm Crawler The following standards have been used in the evaluation EN 61010 1 2010 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement contro and laboratory use EN 61326 1 2013 Electrical equipment for measur
81. itle 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 The report is divided into two frames e The navigation frame on the left displays a link to each page and a print link that prints the currently displayed page 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 the printed page will also include the navigation frame and be printed in landscape format To disable the JOBS information fields and progress directly to recording video go to MENU gt SETUP gt CONTROLLER gt BASIC SETTINGS gt JOB PROMPT Setting this to OFF will stop the JOBS information screen popping up when you first press Record In this case the P350 will default to client site and S_F as references for the folder structures P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 69 Section 6 Reviewing your work The Job Browser When you have completed your survey from the main display press MENU gt JOBS to review your jobs 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
82. joystick will stop all crawler motion and apply the brake it will also turn the indication light red NOTE A green indication light will be shown for the direction the crawler is travelling i e forwards or backwards Press left or right to steer while using the P356 crawler The P356 can turn on the spot or steer slightly while driving forward This provides different offset speeds for the wheels on each side of the tractor Can be useful when steering Pressing the left TRIM button while driving forward the crawler will move to the left Pressing the right TRIM button will reduce the left trim Pressing right again will cancel the trim Trim may only be changed while the crawler is in motion The crawler will retain its trim setting through power cycles and on other P350 systems Press both TRIM keys together and crawler will drive straight forward P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 62 To return the crawler safely and securely Pearpoint recommends using the accessory deployment tool Guide the crawler to an easily accessible position using the drive controls Prepare the grab rods and clamp as described earlier Ay CAUTION Use a rope to lift the crawler 1 Using the rope lower the crawler grab tool and ensure the operating handle remains above the surface 2 Secure the crawlers grab to the crawler s chassis or elevator if used this may take several attempts 3 Lock the crawler grab using the toggle clamp 4 Test that th
83. l mode only Toggle between drum and pushrod mode only available when a pushrod has been selected in the past P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 88 Appendix 9 2 Crawler commands and shortcuts ee i T os _ TF E Steer right P356 only Motion STOP spr e Ka E an Appendix 9 3 Camera commands and shortcuts Keypad key Keyboard key Light Light etre B trisclose Ctrl Light switen rhe o Panrest eth o Panig eth Panett C I Rotate clockwise O Cs J O Zoomreset Cirle K Zoomouwt O Cs L Zo0min Os N O isopen Cri Of Rotate anti clockwise Ctrl Focus in Cirle U Rotate reset P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 89 Target uP Target Left Target Down Target Right Go to Target PT camera Scan pipe joint ete a samane etre w TetEdtor A WARNING Clean and sanitize the P350 flexitrax 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 Do not dismantle component parts unless directed by this manual Terminals A CAUTION Do not use damaged dirty or corroded components including all terminal connections cables and O rings Do not grease dampen or lubricate any connectors as this will generally clog up the spring pogo connectors and pads and is likely to cause electrical issues Ensure that all terminals and connection poin
84. le and ensuring that the cable protection spring has cleared the drum rollers you should zero the distance counter The zero 0 0 position is used to decide when to stop the system when reversing the crawler This is a safety feature You can reset the counter to zero at any time during operation by pressing the A and W keys simultaneously or by pressing F10 You can also set a different stop point called AUTO STOP The system will stop reversing when this stop point is reached To set this limit move the crawler to desired counter position go to MENU gt SETUP gt EQUIPMENT gt AUTO STOP Please note that the Auto Stop position is saved by the system and it will be active until is reset To reset the Auto Stop point zero the counter and set this to become the new Auto Stop limit You can also enter a new distance up to 3827m 1 Press F9 2 Enter the distance and press OK to confirm NOTE Resetting or varying the distance counter during a survey will render the automatic retrieval function ineffective as the crawler will return to the new zero position and not the point where the crawler began the survey In custom layout you can move the OSD counter field around the screen to suit your preferences See SectionOn screen display OSD for more information Sonde The P350 crawlers feature an integrated multi frequency sonde The Sonde allows you to locate the crawler s position using a Radiodetection cable and pipe loca
85. le are also available for both the powered and manual drums Please visit www radiodetection com for a complete list of soares and accessories Powered drum 1 Command module support stand 2 ON OFF switch Switches the system ON or OFF 3 Command module 4 5 6b Cable compartment Removable handle handle bars and wheels Allows simpler movement of the drum Emergency stop Instantly shuts off system power When pressed the system must be fully reset to continue if safe to do so Pushrod reel connector software selectable pushrod crawler operation Pendant connector For connecting the optional pendant controller Command module connector To connect the command module link cable LED On Off power status indicator lights Power supply socket To connect mains power Fuse holder 5x20mm T12A 250V cartridge fuse Crank handle Will allow the manual winding of deployed cable Not shown Optional vehicle mounting rails To secure the system in your van Not shown Cable rollers Manual drum 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Cable drum Cable brake Crawler connection terminal Not shown Crank handle socket Command module support clamp PSU link cable socket Manual layering handle To assist with laying cable evenly on the drum Cable rollers Manual Drum External PSU 2 On Off switch 6 Emergency stop Instantly shuts off system powe
86. le re termination guide is available to download from the download section of the Radiodetection website www radiodetection com This guide provides a detailed step by step guide on how to re terminate the crawler cable The cable re termination procedure should only be performed by skilled and adequately trained technicians For health and safety and product quality reasons Appendix 9 4 Drum cassette replacement exploded 1 Slave side exterior panel 2 Drum cassette support channel 3 Cassette hub 4 Cable cassette 5 Drum hub A WARNING Switch the system off and disconnect the power lead and all other cables before you continue In the powered drum the cable is housed in a cassette This component is user replaceable The following procedure outlines the removal and replacement of the cable cassette P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 97 Disassembly eS ie ONO Remove the slave side panel Remove the drum cassette support channel The drum cassette is held in place by the cassette hub Do not remove this hub yet proceed to the next step Remove the cable from the cable layering mechanism To do so a Lift the spring loaded pinch roller to the upright position b Unfasten the cable retaining rollers The rollers are held in place by thumb screws on the reverse side of the cable layering mechanism Finally remove the top horizontal exterior cable guide Remove the cassette hub Disconnect the internal cassette c
87. lementation of the DivX CODEC Most 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 P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 83 QuickTime MOV files The QuickTime format is based on a similar H 264 CODEC as the native P350 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 Is 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 domestic DVD players Using data CDs DVD amp USB flash drives You can copy any digital video file on to a standard blank data DVD or CD using any burning progra
88. ll in your Client name Site address and Survey start finish locations Client name gt client nA pias le atts Once complete press the record e button to continue recording The files will now be saved in a Client folder to avoid having Survey start Survey finish F them all mixed together as well as allowing the observations to be added You may have activated some Text pages to be shown as the introduction to your video These will display and automatically hide You may encounter interesting defects along the way and wish to record a note of these Pressing ENTER on the keyboard to log an Observation to the survey Observation fields 1 Video File name This is filled automatically Video Time Video time reference This is filled automatically Photo Press OK to add a saved picture to your observation browse files for pictures of the defect See next page Distance Counter distance value This is filled automatically Cont Defect A defect which extends further than 1m from your current position Code Defect Code Select from the WRC defect codes the PACP or create your own custom codes using Flexisight Manager 7 Joint Note if the defect relates to a pipe joint 8 Material Pipe s material choose between WRCs MSSC 3 pipe materials ID by default 9 Band Medium or large This is associated to specific WRC codes 10 Dimension 1 Pipe dimension 1 associated to the defect code entered
89. m Before attempting to operate the P350 flexitrax 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 it is recommended that you retain it for reference purposes A printed version of this manual is available on request Please contact your local Pearpoint representative for more information The rest of the manual is detailed as follows section 1 Includes annotated illustrations of the command module powered and manual drums and selected accessories Section 2 Provides a detailed guide to assembling the system ready for conducting inspections Section 3 Provides a comprehensive introduction to using and configuring the command module and various system settings P350 flexitrax Operation Manual Xx Section 4 Introduces the basics of pipeline inspections and describes how to deploy and drive the crawler create video recordings and control the camera during an inspection Section 5 Introduces the concepts of how to create reports Section 6 Introduces how to review your work through the browser windows Section 7 Introduces the files browser and general operations Section 8 Provides a comprehensive guide to digital video options and settings Section 8 also includes a guide to converting and distributing videos for playback on computers and other video equipment Appendix Includes referen
90. m that is compatible with 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 a standard USB memory stick These devices are inexpensive and can offer storage capacities greater than DVDs 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 USB memory stick 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 A CAUTION Producing formats other than those described is not supported by Pearpoint The information here is intended as a general guide only 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 P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 84 Conversion software for Windows Ultimate Video Converter The Ultimate Video Converter is a commercial utility that can convert video files using internal CODECs The Ultimate Video Converter is available for purchase for Windows and Mac com
91. me select your preferred color scheme e Auto hide menu bar if ON the menu bar will disappear after 20 seconds Press any key to make it visible 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 P350 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 and is highlighted with a yellow ring around the jack P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 30 e Job prompt When ON the controller asks for Client Site and Survey information during your first recording This will set the JOB for all your recordings during the session until you power down If the prompt is OFF you will go to the Quick Job Start and it will not ask you for this information but will not save the files in convenient folders Refer to section 4 4 Figure 4 8 and Section 6 1 for more information e Pitch units Select degrees or gradients as units for the inclinometer displayed on the screen e Fonts Default mode is large some customers may find the small fonts more convenient 3 5 2 Communications Bluetooth and Ethernet MENU gt SETUP gt CONTROLLER gt COMMUNICATIONS gt BLUETOOTH The P350 controller contains a Bl
92. mpany logo MAINTENANCE Update system Hardware and software information Status information Useful for service queries Displays activity logs for system components View logs Can help advanced users troubleshoot and diagnose problems Calibrate ecu Calibration routine for the pitch profiler numeric pitch Systm cusomizaton P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 29 MENU gt SETUP gt CONTROLLER 7 lt iS i d CLLilngs gt Communications gt Recording 3 5 1 Basic Settings Select the setting you wish to vary and press OK or Enter to modify Enter the required data or make a selection by using the A or V keys Press OK to confirm your choice or press the lt key to cancel There are 10 basic settings you can modify 1 Fi B Time enter the time in hh mm ss format Use the upand 91 38 Basic Settings menu down arrows to change and the left right arrows to move Setup Basic Settings sideways Time 14 52 18 e Date enter today s date as specified by the Date format Date EEA NTa Date format NDEN T e Date format choose between D M Y and M D Y Reyboard Qwerty UK Language EENG SH Counter units metric e Keyboard select your keyboard type language Color scheme Blue Auto hide menu bar on e Language select the system language Video source auto Job prompt EON Pitch units degrees e Counter Units chose between metric and imperial j Fonts large e Color sche
93. n P350 systems offer automatic TILT protection This will halt the crawler in hazardous tilting situations when its roll first exceeds 35 The user will be shown a tilt hazard warning but can restart the crawler movement if necessary You can stop the drive system including the crawler and the powered drum at any time by pressing the spacebar Ctrl C or on the controller EXCEPT when using the Pendant for safety this is controlled via the Pendant or the emergency stop button on the drum While stopped the crawler will automatically brake Press the spacebar Ctrl C or to toggle the Brake A CAUTION System stop is not a substitute for making an Emergency Stop If there is any emergency use the Emergency Stop button located on the PSU Driving and OSD To drive a crawler you must be on the main OSD video screen Previous generations of software will only allow tractor movement when the DRIVE button is pressed Be aware of this change which allows more efficient menu and feature use NOTE If you have selected a Pushrod reel ROD will appear on the main screen Crawlers and camera will not work Status The status field provides important information about connected devices and the integrity of the connection signal The following information are provided e T crawler present e B crawler present and braked e P powered drum connected e M manual drum connected P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 52 When the T or B an
94. n the root of the memory card The file is called Controller_Log txt and it should be made available for reference to the service personnel Recording video is easy Insert a compatible memory storage device with enough free recording space for your survey A CAUTION Do not remove the memory storage device or switch the command module off during the recording process Doing so may corrupt all data on the card and cause the command module to crash Figure 4 8 Enter job data window Enter job data To begin recording press e bottom left of the keypad buttons Enter the Client Site and Survey information using the keyboard Press Record to continue and the OK button Press e again to start recording Client name gt client Connect the optional headset to record audio commentary over the Site address site video Survey start 8 To pause a recording press Press or e to resume Survey finish F To end the recording press m on the keypad or press ESC on the keyboard P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 56 NOTE Recordings are automatically limited to a maximum of approximately 2 hours Recordings exceeding 2 hours will be split into multiple files Pearpoint recommends limiting recordings to a maximum of 30 minutes to optimize video post processing on a computer For more information about digital video please refer to the section Digital Video You can save a digital screenshot at any time To take a screen
95. nd module must be properly ejected from your computer BEFORE you disconnect the USB cable Failure to do so may corrupt your card and all data Windows To disconnect the command module from your computer you must use the Windows USB hub manager before removing the cable To do so 1 Locate the USB device icon on the Windows Task Bar usually bottom right hand corner of the screen When you hover your mouse cursor over this icon a tool tip Safely Remove Hardware will appear 2 Left click the icon with your mouse and click the option to remove the command module 3 A balloon popup will inform you that it is safe to remove your hardware 4 You can now disconnect the USB cable from the computer and command module P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 76 Figure 7 3 Examples of Windows USB hub manager windows Safely Remove Hardware 2 xi Select the device you want to unplug or eject and then click Stop When Windows notifies you that it is safe to do so unplug the device from your computer Hardware devices 24 TSSTcorp CORW DYVD TSL462C D TSSTcorp CDRW DYD TSL462C D at Location 0 Properties Stop Display device components e a Open Devices and Printers RUKBR LT243 Eject HL DT ST DVD RW GU60N Eject DVD RW Drive D FSM UBG23X Eject Removable Disk E ol 4 o g Customize ee 15 19 EN My iF i 15 06 2012 1 Switch the command module off for the duration of the connect
96. ng to be played on a PC screen set you OSD layout to Normal layout See Section 3 Command Module and System setup for more information on how to set OSD layouts Producing a DVD video The quickest ways to produce a DVD disc from a P350 recording are e using a DVD recorder or e using a PC or Mac computer Using a DVD recorder If 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 you have recorded your survey with the OSD set to TV layout 2 Connect any of the P350 flexitrax video outputs to your DVD recorder s video input sockets using a suitable composite video cable 3 Switch on the command module and locate the file you wish to convert using the file browser Do not play the file at this stage 4 Insert a blank DVD into the DVD recorder and begin recording 5 Play the file on the command module P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 81 NOTE if your recordings were not set to TV mode use the digital zoom function on the command module to match the P350 video picture size to the one captured by your DVD recorder and displayed by your TV 1 When the file is finished playing stop the DVD writer and if required finalize the DVD disc following the DVD recorders user documentation 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 pr
97. nstruction enclosure Stainless steel and i Stainless steel and aluminum aluminum manual cable management i automatic cable management mechanism mechanism Manual Drum PSU amp Powered Drum PSU 110 240V 50 60Hz 1 2kVA Generator if used to have inverter type Power output Crawlers Crawlers P354 P356 Pipe diameter 100mm 4 to 300mm 12 150mm 6 to 600mm 24 250mm 9 8 x 82mm 3 2 Dimensions L x W x H 345mm 13 6 x 128 5 x 84 3 3 x 69mm 2 7 Weight 5 4kg 12lbs 14kg 31lbs approx Motors 1 x 50W 2 x 50W Construction Brass and Stainless Steel Brass and Stainless Steel Sonde frequency 512 640 8kHz 83kHz 512 640 8kHz 33kHz Inclinometer accuracy 0 2 when user calibrated 0 2 when user calibrated Minimum specified diameter must be maintained along the whole length of the survey Cameras Cameras P350 CAM FW P350 CAM PT P350 CAM PTZ Dimensions L x Diameter 62 x 68mm 2 4 x 2 7 134 x 68mm 5 3 x 2 7 158 x 90mm 6 2 x 3 5 Weight 600g 1 3lbs 1 8kg 4 0lbs 2 9kg 6 4lbs Construction Stainless Steel panne Bleevand SEA elechane Focal Range 10mm to 10mm to 10mm WIDE to Horizontal Resolution 2 460TVL 2 460TVL 2460 TVL Sensitivity lt 1 0 Lux lt 1 0 Lux 1 0 Lux f1 8 LED luminance gt 120Im gt 210lm 420 m P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 103 Auxiliary lighthead Auxiliary lighthead P350 LH 8 Dimension 63 x 136mm 2 5 x 5 4
98. occurred uninstall FlexiSight and all third party H 264 and AAC CODECs then reinstall FlexiSight CODEC conflicts can be troubleshot using a number of online free tools 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 videoplayer that supports H 264 AAC files P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 79 Figure 8 1 Video playback on Windows XP using VLC media player Soa OON wae Oa mgran o ies sre manm W Bit OOD 8140 L owen Papecter haco M1 nare Aeee Coasts FIN Vitesse act Liet 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 Domestic DVD players are found in most households and 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 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 displays and
99. oes not support high speed video recording you will receive an error message when pressing the record button please contact your local Pearpoint representative for options USB flash drive Insert a high speed Pearpoint 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 13 in Figure 1 3 If both a CF card and a USB flash drive are present the controller will use the USB flash drive for recording lf the memory device does not support high speed video recording you will receive an error message when pressing the record button it may also crash the controller remove the disk use a compatible card or contact your local Pearpoint representative for options It is also vital to use the Pearpoint USB drive because if the device is physically large it will prevent the rainproof seal from closing which will lead to water ingress and expensive repairs You can connect a range of video equipment to the system using the video jacks on the command module This can include video recording and playback equipment or external monitors These devices are connected using standard composite video cable with RCA or BNC type connectors as appropriate not supplied A warninc Connected equipment must be earthed according the equipment manufacturer s documentation Failure to comply may result in electric shock and damage to the flexitrax system P350 flexitrax Operation
100. ogram Nero 8 or later and Xilisoft s DVD Creator supports H264 AAC recordings for Windows based PCs Roxio Toast is a similar product available for Mac Users These programs feature easy to use wizards that guide you through the conversion and burning process To produce your 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 ona TV Supported digital video files H264 AAC MP4 files The flexitrax 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 flexitrax system you must ensure that your customer is able to play the files on his computer To do this your customer must have the right CODECs 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 MP42 WMA2 AVI files Your customer may require a different file format The most commonly used is an AVI file encoded in MP4 for the video and WMA2 for the audio AVI files encoded in this way are usually supported by Windows without the need of any additional CODECs You can create such a file by using FlexiSight Manager if installed on a Windows PC Just open the original M
101. ons VLC only VLC media player is available on line from the VideoLan project website 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 P350 flexitrax Please seek appropriate legal advice before downloading and using VLC Playback on Microsoft Windows Media Player By default Microsoft Windows Media Player cannot play the MP4 video files created by the P350 system as it requires additional video and audio CODECs to be installed You can install the correct CODECs for playback on Microsoft Windows XP Vista 7 or 8 by installing FlexiSight Once installed you can play the files using Windows Media Player CAUTION FlexiSight Manager uses professional video and audio CODECs which are licensed for one concurrent installation only It is illegal to install FlexiSight Manager on more than one computer at any time or to copy or distribute it Your computer may already have third party H264 and AAC CODECs installed While these may enable playback using Windows Media Player or other playback software they may inadvertently affect the performance of FlexiSight Manager and your 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
102. or navigation and to select system parameters OK Press to select or confirm choices in P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 1 2 28 29 30 the menu system LED Brightness Camera Focus keys Adjust LED brightness and camera focus Fn brightness key to adjust camera focus Rotate Pan keys Rotate the camera view Fn Rotate to pan left or right Pressing simultaneously resets to the center Zoom Iris keys Press to zoom in or out of the camera s subject Press Fn Zoom to modify the Iris Simultaneous press will reset the zoom to unity Fn simultaneous press will reset to automatic iris Function key Fn Press and hold to activate different functions P350 flexitrax Operation Manual Figure 1 3 Command module I O panel Figure 1 1 Command module 12 10 Figure 1 2 Command module rear view Figure 1 4 Command module keypad 3 P350 flexitrax Operation Manual The system supports either a powered or manual drum that can accommodate cable lengths of 100m 330 150m 495 200m 660 250m 820 and 305m 1000 The powered drum contains an integral power supply whilst the manual drum requires an external power supply unit The cable drum cassette in the powered drum is user replaceable Refer to the Appendix for instructions on how to remove and install the cable drum cassette Optional lengths of cab
103. ort files You can however modify the defect code used when entering your observations and customize the client site survey and company forms and result in a report template which is compatible with alternative condition codes P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 67 A legacy feature A HTML web document is created for quick reporting uses 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 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 principle 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 report html is the main page of the report Access the report using this file logo jpg is your company or business logo This is the logo entered with your Company details pages folder contains individual HTML pages data folder contains a copy of the job data at the tim
104. otating the Emergency Stop button with the main switch set to OFF The welcome screen is the first screen to appear after the SPX logo and the optional intro screen It provides important system status and settings information The welcome screen is illustrated in Figure 3 1 At start up the P350 system will automatically check the components software for compatibility and or problems If a valid application is missing on any of the components as a result of a failed upload a warning message will be displayed recommending a software upgrade Subsequently a no application warning will be shown If the software loaded on a component is incompatible with the rest of the system a warning message will be displayed recommending a software upgrade When a software mismatch or a no application on a component is reported you may require a software upgrade Although the system may still function perfectly adequately and is only reporting a potential problem Figure 3 1 Welcome Screen The welcome screen includes the following information P350 flexitrax 23 Q7 28012 14 38 17 e Video mode PAL or NTSC A PAL i hk ae 1941MB 1046MB free Memory card drive size and free space Poner CORD RUMOR Ci e Reel or drum type length P354 Wheels 62 e Crawler Type P354 or P356 anes PT 4 e Wheel Size halos Not availadapie e Camera Type FW PT or PTZ Com i i i Radiodetection Ltd pany see Section Company Details Sett
105. our choice 2 Press OK to confirm or lt to return to the settings menu The Auto setting gives preference to the external video source if present The Camera setting selects the P350 camera as the default video source The External setting selects the external video source You can connect an external video source to the command module using standard composite RCA or BNC cables as required The command module s video input jack is located inside the I O interface panel and is highlighted with a yellow ring around the jack A CAUTION Only one external video source should be connected at any time or the system will not work correctly You can play recorded video using the command module or any computer system that has compatible video playback software and CODECs installed Command module playback Video playback using the command module is described in Section 7 P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 78 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 e A compatible video player program with integrated H 264 and AAC CODECs VLC from the Videolan project or Quicktime from Apple support files created with the P350 command module Both VLC and Quicktime do not require additional CODECs and are available free for Microsoft Windows XP Vista 7 8 Mac OS X and most Linux distributi
106. p screws are modified to ensure waterproof and reliable connection Significant damage and costs will occur if off the shelf screws are used which will not be covered by our warranty Example image included of the C Clamp and screw below P350 flexitrax Operation Manual iv A CAUTION Take care to ensure that video and power cables do not get entangled in the drum Cable ties are recommended and will not impede system performance Always store the P350 flexitrax system ina clean and dry environment Ensure that standard safety precautions for working in hostile environments are followed A The flexitrax Power Supply Unit PSU is designed to reduce hazards from electric shock provided that proper operating procedures are followed The P350 flexitrax system requires connection to a protective earth if in doubt consult a qualified electrician A Electrical equipment is factory tested for electrical safety Routine inspection is recommended and may be required to maintain this level of protection If you are unsure contact your local safety authority for advice AN The flexitrax Power Supply Unit has a number of ventilation slots around the casing that are designed to maximize air circulation and reduce heat There is a potential fire risk if the build up of heat is prevented from escaping Under no circumstances are these ventilation slots to be covered or blocked A If using a generator follow the manufacturer s instructions
107. pically joint offsets and areas with reasonable debris buildup The slimmer profile of the unit allows a greater chance of passing through these tight areas Adaptors are required to attach these wheels to the P350 and these wheels are also compatible with the P238 tractor series Part Number 10 P350 84MM WHEELS M KIT Figure 2 2b Kit of 84mm wheels A CAUTION when using the 84mm wheels with the 84mm wheel adaptor select 84mm size wheels in the MENU gt EQUIPMENT gt WHEELS area Failure to do so may cause stress to the tractor motors and cause early life failure Please note these wheels also require controller software 4 8 or above to be able to select appropriate wheel sizes P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 13 Double large wheel adaptors amp configuration Comprised of 2 full sets of P356 Large wheels 8x and 4x adaptors allowing the large wheels to be mounted in a tandem configuration Designed to increase surface area and grip helping to navigate silted culverts and pipes Figure 2 2c An illustration of the P356 with the double large wheel configuration enabled for added surface area and grip Part Number 10 P350 DUAL WHEEL KIT P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 14 Seibel Laz wu Le Lz wweoe sanss py DaM pue 371S O anp FGEd SNOLLVHINS INOS HOLWASTS STEVLSN Oy J947 YATWAA 95Ed y JO PUSWLWOSSJ JOU 1 BISWED Fld ay 10H Lrg wu 1a be ugeg sgi Walls Ae g i Wu Lee Lb WE i T L F TBH I
108. ply with this may cause the unit to become live and a LETHAL HAZARD Generator Selection AN Pearpoint strongly recommends the use of generator equipment with Inverter type outputs This results in enhanced quality of supply voltage to the P350 system over varying load conditions To power the P350 system in isolation in all configurations requires an inverter output rated at 1 2kVA additional electrical loads connected to the same generator will increase the overall required rating accordingly AN Generator equipment with AVR type outputs may be suitable for use if the minimum requirements of generator loading for AVR operation are met under all operational circumstances this is one reason why inverter output equipment is highly recommended The minimum load the P350 system provides can be as low as 75VA AVR equipment operated below its minimum loading can lead to loss of voltage regulation that could cause damage to the P350 system Additional high power loads such as a water heater or air conditioner on an AVR generator can also lead to voltage fluctuations that could exceed the maximum ratings of the P350 system AN Generator equipment that does not employ voltage regulation techniques outlined above e g condenser or capacitor output or synchro converter output must not be used with the P350 system as damage to the P350 system from unregulated voltages is likely If in doubt regarding generator output selection voltage stability or
109. puter Structure The system stores reports in folders arranged by Client site and survey See Figure Default JOBS Structure This helps to keep work separate when working on many sites By default file names will be stored in the format S_F_110129 1200 This identifies a survey done at 12 00 on 29 January 2011 Editing Client Site or Survey details After completing a site you may wish to add extra information to your survey From the main display window press MENU gt JOBS and scroll down to the survey recently created Press OK scroll to Client Site or Survey press OK again and you will find the extra information fields Figure 5 3 Default JOBS Structure Client fields Name Clients company name or personal name if the client is an individual 30 characters Client reference Client s reference 30 characters Address Client s address if different from the site address 30 characters Town Client s town name 30 characters State County Client s state county location 30 characters ZIP Postcode Client s ZIP Postcode 10 characters Telephone Telephone number 20 characters ee a SY S P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 66 8 Email Email address 30 characters Site fields Address Address of the site under survey 30 characters Town Site s town name 30 characters State County Site s state county location 30 characters ZIP Postcode Site s ZIP Postcode 10 characters
110. puters from the xilisoft web site The Ultimate Video Converter can convert P350 video recordings into the following formats DivX Xvid VCD MPEG1 QuickTime Flash Video FLV Windows Media Video WMV MPEG1 MPEG2 MPEG4 VCD SVCD DVD Windows Super Super is a freeware utility for Microsoft Windows XP Vista 7 that can convert video files using internally bundled CODECs Super is available for download from the erightsoft website system requirements Below is a list of recommended minimum specifications for converting and editing digital video files on Windows and Apple Mac computers e Windows XP Vista 7 and 8 e An Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 64 processor or higher e 512MB of RAM 1GB if using Windows Vista 7 or 8 e CD or DVD burner for producing DVDs VCDs or distributing video files on optical media FlexiSight Manager FlexiSight Manager is a Pearpoint PC application that can perform basic editing on P350 video files and survey reporting This program is compatible with Windows XP Vista Windows 7 and Windows 8 Operators will likely require administrator rights to install the software FlexiSight Manager allows editing of reports videos observations and pictures With FlexiSight you can take and annotate snapshots add observations and defect codes delete footage and merge clips For more information on using FlexiSight Manager please refer to the FlexiSight Manager user guide The ba
111. r When pressed the PSU must be fully reset to continue if safe to do SO 6b Pendant connector To connect the optional pendant controller 7 Pushrod reel connector P340 8 Command module connector To connect the command module link cable 10 Power supply socket To connect mains power 11 Fuse holder 5x20mm 112A 250V cartridge fuse 23 Link cable connection for manual drum Link cables 24 Command module link cable 25 Manual drum link cable P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 4 Figure 1 5 Powered drum with command module installed Figure 1 7 Front and rear connection panels Common to powered drum and external PSU Figure 1 6 Manual drum 21 ASS Figure 1 8 External PSU Figure 1 9 Link cables Er or ay a 25 P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 5 The system offers two crawlers the P354 100mm 4 and P356 150mm 6 Both crawlers are fully compatible with three cameras The P350 CAM FW is a fixed forward view camera The P350 CAM PT offers pan and tilt and the P350 CAM PTZ offers pan tilt and 10x optical zoom P350 systems offer automatic TILT protection This will halt the crawler in hazardous tilting situations when its roll first exceeds 35 The user will be shown a tilt hazard warning but can restart the crawler movement if necessary Figure 1 10 P354 crawler with P350 CAM FW camera installed Figure 1 11 P356
112. r video files to you computer and use conversion software to create a DV version of your video file Both Super C and ffmpegX can convert P350 video files to DV format NOTE DV video files are up to 10 times the size of compressed video formats Ensure you have sufficient hard drive space before you attempt to convert to DV format P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 87 Section 9 Appendix The command module has 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 view a list of keypad and keyboard shortcuts To see a list of shortcuts press Fn F2 simultaneously or press Shift F2 on the keyboard A list of shortcuts is included in Appendix 9 1 This appendix includes a list of Keypad and keyboard shortcuts on the command module Learning these can allow you to work more efficiently You can access a list of shortcuts by pressing both FN F2 on the keypad or SHIFT F2 on the keyboard Appendix 9 1 Miscellaneous command and shortcuts Keypad Keyboard key Description Shift man Help Shift key typically looks like an arrow T Shift mn List all shortcuts Shift mn Software version Shift Sonde ON OFF Shift Le Jump to top menu when available La Enter COUNTER value Bon Calibrate ZERO the Counter O Switch MIMIC ON OFF Ctrl Decrease drum rate of pull manual mode only trl Increase drum rate of pull manua
113. raw digital video format is an uncompressed video file format that is 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 Editing DV The DV format is widely supported on many consumer and professional non linear digital video editing software Below is a list of programs that support the editing of DV files e Apple iMovie HD 6 and iMovie 08 Bundled with the iLife suite e Apple Final Cut Express and Final Cut Pro 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 Converting to DV format You can convert to DV format in two ways analog or digital To make an analog conversion you need video recording equipment with analog video inputs that has the ability to record to DV To make a digital conversion you need to copy you
114. re these connectors to be left un blanked Mounting Mount the command module to the drums using the support column or stand The height can be adjusted on the powered drum support column See figure 1 5 item 1 Power data and video When using the manual or powered drum a single link cable supplies the command module with power data and video The link cable socket is located on the back of the controller See figures 1 2 and 1 7 Mount the controller and connect the controller cable to the controller terminal on the powered drum or external PSU Keyboard The supplied keyboard is connected via the PS 2 connector in the I O panel NOTE Only the supplied keyboard is compatible with the command module 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 See figure 1 3 P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 23 Compact Flash card Insert a Pearpoint approved high speed Compact Flash card into the card slot which is located inside the I O panel Item 10 in Figure 1 3 CAUTION Please note the orientation of the card before attempting to insert it into the controller 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 contact RD Support spx com or your Pearpoint representative lf the card d
115. rface Equipment IP68 to 110m 11bar Downhole Equipment with regular servicing NOTE IP53 Protection against sprayed water up to 60 from vertical Temperature Storage 20 to 80 C 4 to 176 F Temperature Operating 10 to 50 C 14 to 122 F Unless otherwise stated Command module Command module P350 CMOD3 Screen 200mm 8 Industrial TFT SVGA Storage High Speed Compact Flash or Hi Speed USB memory drive Recording Time hrs 1 45 HQ 3 45 MQ 9 00 LQ Connectivity USB 2 0 Video In Out Audio In Out Ethernet Bluetooth Dimensions 300 x 360 x 200mm 14 x 14 x 8 Weight P350 5 5kg 12lbs P350 6 2kg 13 5lbs P350 Battery 14 8V 6 6Ah 98Wh Up to 4 hours recording when powered by specification the internal battery Based on a 2GB Compact Flash card Cable Drums Drums P350 DRUM3 M P350 DRUMS3 P 445 x 270 x 5 0mm 633 x 412 x 740mm Dimensions L x W x H Drum 17 5 x 10 6 x 22 4 24 9 x 16 2 x 29 1 Dimension L x W x H external 418 x 195 x 420mm Integral Power Supply 16 5 x 7 7 x 16 5 Weight external Power Supply 15 8kg Integral Weiaht Drum 18kg to 37kg 39 7lbs to 64lbs 60kg to 75kg 130lbs to 154lbs g depending on cable length depending on cable length P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 102 Powder coated steel chassis with steel and aluminum enclosure Interchangeable alloy cable drum Powder coated tubular steel frame with steel and aluminum power pack Co
116. ring allows the command module to discover and connect to your device quickly in an environment where many Bluetooth devices are present P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 31 To pair your device 1 4 MENU gt SETUP gt CONTROLLER gt COMMUNICATIONS gt BLUETOOTH or initiate a file transfer using SEND see Section General operations Press SCAN to search for any nearby visible devices If your device is shown select it using the A and Y arrows and press PAIR Press SCAN if you cannot see your device You device will prompt you to enter a pass key Enter 12345 and press Enter or OK depending on your device s input i e keyboard or keypad 5 The system will display a status message Press OK to return to the Bluetooth menu The command module and your device are now paired NOTE If you cannot see your device in the list after repeated search attempts check your corresponding Bluetooth module is on and set to visible or discoverable It will need to be within 10m 30 feet of the command module Refer to your device s manual for more information on Bluetooth pairing 10m is the maximum range for Bluetooth connections If you are near a Wi Fi base station or in an area with a large electromagnetic field your connection range may be reduced to less than 3 meters To delete a Paired device 1 Press KNOWN to search for nearby paired devices Press SCAN if you cannot see your device Select the devic
117. rol over the crawler and drum but can increase the risk of jamming the cable around the crawler wheels particularly if the crawler reverses over the cable Press F3 to toggle between Auto and Manual driving modes This is displayed in the top left of the display From a stationary position press WV to reverse the crawler or down on the crawler drive controls Pressing W repeatedly will increase the crawler reverse speed except on the gamepad controls Decrease the speed by holding or pressing A If you continue to press A when the crawler has slowed to a standstill the crawler will start moving forwards except on the gamepad controls In automatic mode the powered drum will automatically retrieve the cable as the crawler reverses To avoid the risk of jamming the wheels in the cable the crawler will reverse at a slower speed than the cable In manual mode the drum will not retrieve the cable and you must synchronize the speed of the crawler and the cable To rewind the cable in manual mode hold the Fn key and press W on the keypad Decrease the speed by pressing Fn A together The system will stop when the Auto Stop limit or the zero point are reached A CAUTION In manual mode make sure the cable is retrieved faster than the crawler speed This will help to avoid the risk of jamming the cable in the crawler wheels P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 54 Manual retrieval with the crank handle If necessary use the crank handle
118. se the Delete button on the keyboard Creating folders Create new folders in any location on your storage device Enter the folder where you wish to create the new subfolder Press DIR type in the new folder 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 Information To access file and folders information Select the file or folder and 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 Press OK to exit P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 73 Viewing JPEG pictures The file browser allows viewing of JPEG image files created by the P350 controller When a picture is displayed on screen a camera symbol will appear on the top right where the record button usually displays NOTE JPEG pictures not created by the P350 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 Select a JPG file Press OK Enter or video to display the picture on screen Press Wor A to view any other JPEGs stored in the folder Press m or 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 select
119. shes the crawler joystick 50 forward it will drive at roughly 50 speed or 100 forward at 100 speed forward and vice versa The crawler will stop when it is left in the centre position Please see the below diagram of mapped functions CAUTION We do not support g party untested and unapproved Gamepads which may produce unexpected operation when used with our software As such any damage or losses incurred while using other gamepads will not be covered by any warranties Alternate lights control Camera Lighthead All Mate ERO e Press to S Stop tractor Altemate brake on off Press to reveal mimic if is not enabled Reverse have control now move cursor on mimic Press again to remove mimic if was not enabled have camera move to chosen position No function applied is a gamepad feature NOTE Some gamepads will need mode pressing to enable operating the P350 system e g Lagic3 Tractor Control Left right to turn on the spot gz Cruise Control 6 tractor only a Set motion on left analogue stick Reverse will do Camera Pan press cruise drum rewind let go of everything unless manual c Control resumes drive mode is RA immediately when selected Zoom attempted Fig 1 14 Gamepad controller function map NOTE these devices typically calibrate themselves every time they are powered up If the joysticks appear off centre or behaving erratically cycl
120. shot press the button the recording or playback will pause while the picture is saved The screen will display a Please Wait message to indicate that the picture is being saved followed by the file name Note The picture taken will display exactly what is shown on the screen including any digital enhancements zoom pan or rotate The on screen display menu will not be shown The P350 cameras have a range of features to help you locate faults in more demanding conditions Lights All cameras feature LED floodlights to help illuminate pipes and conduits LED brightness is controlled using the brightness controls on the keypad Press or ae to change the brightness up or down If no auxiliary lignthead is used press the brightness keys simultaneously to toggle the lights off or reset to last levels Auxiliary lighthead If a lighthead is connected simultaneously pressing the brightness keys will toggle the light controls between the following modes e Light control ALL Adjust both the camera and lighthead in series e Light Control AUX Adjust the lighthead only e Light control CAMERA Adjust the camera only When selected the light control mode will flash on screen and fade Use the brightness keys to adjust the lighting level NOTE When a lighthead is connected you cannot toggle the lights on and off using a simultaneous press of the brightness keys as this will change the control mode To switch off the lights
121. sic FlexiSight Manager software is provided with one free license for every system purchased Advanced users can upgrade to our paid extension module which offers pipe profile mapping graphics that can be easily inserted into a Microsoft Word based survey report This allows the mapping of underground pipes and passages to determine whether utility gradients are adequate for flow See figure 4 3a P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 85 ETE Tx 3S FlexiSight Manager D Removable Diek JOBS Pitch Site s_F_140307_1525 07Mar_010 MP4 Pitch site FlexiSight Classic 523 14807 83 Date Time 8 m gt kA Elevation Chart Elevation m g gt u m fea an m pi axe Observations Videos and Pictures Charts Save View Rename View Delete View Pipe Distance m E Observations Display lle Reset Zoom 59720 Included Pitch Metric i Excluded Imperial Al Units Gradient 0 005 1 206 0 3 23 17 00 00 00 00 00 01 16 00 640x480 Start of Survey S Water Level 0 0 34m CL Crack longitudinal at 4 o clock 05m D Deformec drain sewer 10 106m R Roots 2 6m OE Other obstacles 100 height diarneter loss Elevation ml Inclination Chart Inspection Report 30 04 2014 SPX Plumbing Services Ltd Observations ngth S m Description Remarks Crack longit
122. standalone DVD players and recorders are designed for standard broadcasting As such they may be unable to display or record the video produced by the P350 command module correctly This is because the P350 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 overscan 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 below P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 80 Figure 8 2 4 3 aspect ratio video space usage 4 3 VIDEO 4 3 SAFE AREA ACTION ps 4 3 SAFE AREA GRAPHICS The P3850 Command Module offers a number of different OSD and text layouts that will optimize your video recordings and analog video output signals to suit your desired target audience Setting the P350 for PC or TV screen To produce a DVD or digital video file recording to be played on a TV screen set your OSD layout to TV layout To produce a DVD or digital video file recordi
123. ter Do not attempt to open the charger Do not use the charger for charging other batteries Failure to comply will damage the charger Figure 1 12 Charging the internal battery left Using the internal battery to power the controller right P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 8 The P350 flexiprobe battery contains Li lon cells Follow local and national regulations for the correct handling of battery cells Including environmental and shipping considerations To check the charge status of the internal battery press the battery check button and the status lights above will display in 5 increments the estimated charge status Figure 1 13 Connecting the mains power lead to the automotive charger with the use of the cable adaptor 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 P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 9 A console type gamepad controller The USB slot can be used to either store media and survey information or connected to our approved Gamepad controller Providing console like control and performance in a convenient and cheap package CAUTION Please note it is not waterproof and should not be used outside while wet weather is expected The controls are proportional and direct drive i e if the operator pu
124. th SIG Inc and any use of such trademarks by Radiodetection is under license 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 Windows Windows XP Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows Vista Windows Explorer Windows Media Player Windows Movie Maker Microsoft Word and Microsoft Office 97 are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation all rights reserved QuickTime Mac Mac OS Finder iMovie and Final Cut Pro are trademarks 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 Training Radiodetection provides training services for most Pearpoint products Our qualified instructors will train equipment operators or other personnel at your preferred location or at Radiodetection facilities Training is recommended to ensure system capabilities and operation is maximized and to encourage best and safe working practices Depending on time required and distance travelled there may be negotiable costs For more information go to www radiodetection com or contact your local Pearpoint representative About this manual This manual provides comprehensive operating instructions for the P350 flexitrax pipeline video inspection syste
125. tor such as an RD7000 DL You can choose the transmitting frequency in the Sonde settings menu which you will find by going to MENU gt SETUP gt EQUIPMENT P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 51 1 Scroll down to SONDE press OK and select your desired option 2 Scroll down to SONDE FREQUENCY Press OK and use the A and VY keys to select the desired transmitting frequency between 512Hz 640Hz 8kHz and 33kHz 3 Press OK to confirm the selection and exit to the previous menu You can also use the shortcut Fn F5 to activate or de activate the sonde For more information on locating the sonde and frequency selection please refer to the documentation supplied with your cable and pipe locator The sonde should be used as an estimation tool for assisting with product location This section describes driving and retrieving P350 crawlers when used with the manual or powered drum Although the principle is the same the powered drum can retrieve the cable and crawler automatically You can use the controller pendant or keyboard arrows to drive the crawlers NOTE Make sure you have set the correct wheel size before you attempt to drive the crawler Pearpoint recommends that you practice driving the crawler on the surface in a safe environment before attempting to deploy the crawler underground for the first time In addition to practising driving techniques it provides a good opportunity to understand how the system operates Tilt protectio
126. ts are clean and free of corrosion and debris before you attempt to use this equipment Check that any O rings are clean greased and undamaged Use a silicon based grease such as Super Lube to lubricate o rings Pearpoint recommends protecting all terminals with plastic protection caps when the system is not in use Only assemble or disassemble system components in a dry and clean environment A CAUTION On downhole equipment a modified screw is used to ensure waterproof connections It is critically important that only our official screws are used our C clamp screws are modified to ensure waterproof and reliable connection Significant damage and costs will occur if off the shelf screws are used which will not be covered by our warranty Cleaning the system 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 This could damage it Command Module e Clean the case with mild soapy water e Use lint free cloth to clean the LCD screen P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 90 e The front I O socket panel has a rain proof water sealing flap Make sure this is closed protecting the I O sockets before allowing water anywhere near this area Crawler and Camera Clean with water and disinfectant Clean the lens with a lint free cloth Cable and drum e Use a cloth moistened with
127. turn but will reduce the crawlers pulling power You can lock steer the crawler by pressing ALT lt or Pat the same time You can exit this mode by pressing A P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 55 To stop turning the crawler when it is stationary you can also press or the spacebar System diagnostics If any issue is detected a message will be displayed describing the fault and the recommended actions to be carried out This is the list of faults and recommended actions Faults Actions before consulting service Interface module error No Drum control no video Check for drum connected and powered check link cable No Drum control Check link cable No Tractor control no video Check for tractor connected check down hole cable check tractor connector No Tractor control Check down hole cable check tractor connector No camera control no video Check for camera connected check camera connector No video no video at Drum Check tractor connector check down hole cable check camera connector No video video at Drum OK Check link cable No application running on drum tractor camera Upload software Software mismatch Get latest software and update Press OK to close the fault message and continue operations If the fault is such that you require further assistance from a service centre please make a note of the fault reported and how this developed The system logs all issues in a file which can be found i
128. turn to the previous screen If the menu disappears the on screen timeout might be enabled press any function key to bring it back Check the controller settings section for further details on this feature NOTE You can also use the keyboard ENTER ESC Function and arrow keys to navigate and select options in the menu Entering text with the keyboard In text windows 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 the left of the cursor select DEL lt 2 To delete all text to the right of the cursor select DEL gt 3 Press Esc to undo your changes and exit 4 Press Enter to save your changes P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 27 Entering text with the keypad If required you can enter text with the keypad arrows although the keyboard is far more convenient Use the A or V arrows to cycle through the list of available characters Use the lt or gt and arrows to move the cursor backwards and forwards along the line To toggle between upper and lower case press CAPS To delete all text to left of the cursor select DEL lt To delete all text to the right of the cursor select DEL gt Press CANCL to undo your changes and exit oS 2 oe iY Press OK to save your changes Menu layout and feature map Figure 3 5 Menu feature map MENU S S O uws vob Browser Window FES Fite Browser Window View and edit fles setup
129. udinal st 4 o clock Minor cracking at 4 o clock No remedial work necessary Deformed drain sewer 10 Minor 1 deformed top of pipe review annually and if pipe blockage interfere with waterfiow 0 5m D Roots Minor infestation of roots 2 creeping into pipe Review annually Fipe Distance im 29Apr_001 Observations Position Code 0 34m cL Crack longitudinal st 4 o clock Minor cracking at 4 o clock 1 No remedial work necessary 0 5m D Deformed drain sewer 10 Minor deformed top of pipe 1 review annually and f pipe blockages interfere with waterflow 1 06m R Roots Minor infestation of roots creeping into pipe Review 2 annually 2 6m OB Other obstacles 100 height diaemeter loss Total blockage of 5 pipe with large blue cloth material preventing water flow Recommend remedial work 6m End of Survey F Generated by FlexiSight Manager Page 5of8 Generated by FlexiSight Manager Page 7of8 Figure 4 3a The FlexiSight Manager software Pitch profile and Report Template example The resulting Word document can be used as a convenient and professional looking survey that can be created in 5 minutes content depends on information entered during the survey The end result can also be edited in Microsoft Word to include additional details contact advice and a company logo NOTE The CODECs installed by FlexiSight do not support MP4 videos encoded with interlacing P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 86 DV DV or
130. uetooth module that allows users to transfer files wirelessly to any compatible device such as a computer or mobile phone Figure 3 7 Bluetooth menu BLUETOOTH MENU SCAN Scon for nearby devices KNOWN Scan for paired devices LEFT to SCAN Select SCAN to see a list of nearby available devices Repeat this step if necessary ensure target bluetooth device enabled and visible Press SCAN F1 to search for nearby compatible Bluetooth devices Press KNOWN F2 to locate previously paired devices quickly Follow the on screen instructions NOTE Your device needs to support the Bluetooth Generic Object Exchange or OBEX profile Be aware that some devices only support the Headset HSP or Hands Free HFP Profile Apple devices and Motorola devices are known to not natively support the OBEX format and are not compatible with the P350 controller NOTE Your computer must have an integrated or USB Bluetooth module to receive files from the command module You can pair the command module to most compatible Bluetooth devices including computers cell or mobile phones and PDAs Pairing Before attempting to pair make sure your device s Bluetooth interface is switched on and set to visible or discoverable Consult your device s documentation if you need help to configure your device s Bluetooth setting Compatible Bluetooth devices can be paired to the command module However pairing is not necessary to transfer a file Pai
131. ur company s fax number 20 characters Email use this field to record your company s contact email address 30 characters Press CLEAR to delete the selected field data Press RESET to delete all data Adding your company logo To enter your company logo copy a JPEG version of it 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 4 Press USE to select the desired logo file and return to the company setup menu 5 Press CANCL to cancel the operation and exit P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 41 The maintenance menu allows you to perform infrequent operation such as updating the controller software formatting your memory device or viewing your controller system log From the Setup screen enter the Maintenance menu There are 9 maintenance options available e Update System Software Select this to update the system software e Status Information Service personnel option to access detailed information about the controller internal hardware components
132. ure the camera to the crawler Connecting cameras Figure 2 4 illustrates the connection of cameras using the C clamp connection The procedure is the same for all three cameras Figure 2 4 Connecting a fixed view camera C Clamp C Clamp modified screw Cameras Figure 2 5 Fixed view camera P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 17 Fixed View camera P350 CAM FW this robust and compact camera offers a focal range from 10mm to infinity and a 120 Im light source Pan and Tilt cameras The Pan and Tilt camera allows clear vision of pipes With focal range from 10mm to infinity featuring a 210 Im light source Pan Tilt and Zoom cameras P350 CAM PTZ camera also includes auto focus 10x optical zoom with a focal range of 10mm WIDE to infinity featuring a 420 Im light source Elevator The P350 elevators are used to elevate the camera and help center it in pipes 254mm _ 10 in diameter or larger The P350 system offers a choice of 3 elevators e Fixed elevator The fixed elevator will deploy the P354 in pipes up to 300mm 12 and the P356 in pipes up to 380mm 15 e Adjustable elevator The adjustable elevator will deploy the P354 in pipes up to 350mm 15 and the P356 in pipes up to 458mm 18 e Large adjustable elevator For the P356 only The large adjustable elevator will deploy the P356 in pipes from 300mm 12 up to 610mm 24 Figure 2 8 P350 camera elevators TOTA ELV LAM
133. utomatically added to all your recording filenames Use this to help you to identify files created by a specific crew or operator New file names will have the following structure e Prefix_filename_scheme_xxx ext For example Crew1_30Nov_001 MP4 where Crew1_ is the prefix and 30Nov is the file name scheme chosen see below 001 is the numeric counter NOTE no spaces are allowed in the prefix FILE NAMES gt SCHEME Date or current job information such as client name site address and survey start and finish references can be chosen See Reviewing your work The Job Browser 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 P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 34 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 VIDEO TITLES Enter this menu to add company and survey text and information to your recorded video see figure 3 10 This can include pre existing company details the client and survey address Figure 3 10 Setup Video Titles menu and an example of the text it adds to the beginning of your video 10
134. versing or retrieving the crawler ensure that the cable is retrieved at the same or higher speed than the crawler Failure to do so may cause the crawler to get tangled in the cable and stall Use the crank handle for winding in the cable Use the manual wind layering handle to ensure the cable is laid evenly in the drum You can reverse the crawler in Manual MAN or Automatic AUT Press F3 to toggle between Automatic and Manual driving modes Manual mode In Manual mode the crawler will drive with no assistance from the drum NOTE A message will flash on your screen warning of a cable hazard This message will not be recorded to video Press V to reverse the crawler Increase the speed by holding or pressing W Decrease the speed by holding or pressing A Ensure that you wind in the cable at the same or higher speed than the crawler as this may cause the crawler to get entangled in the cable and stall Use the crank handle to aid reversing Automatic mode This mode is primarily for powered drums It allows the user to drive the crawler at constant speed in either direction with assistance from the powered drum When driving forwards the user controls the crawler soeed When driving backwards the user sets a target cable speed The drum will automatically adjust its speed to maintain a constant cable speed as it pulls the crawler backwards P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 53 Pressing A while the crawler is pulling or still will
135. when a lighthead is connected press the button until the lights are switched off A WARNING The camera and lighthead LEDs are very powerful Do not look directly at the LEDs or point them at other people Focus You can manually adjust the focus of P350 FW and PT cameras Press FN and or ae The P350 CAM PTZ camera features automatic focus You can adjust the focus manually pressing FN and 3 or ae To resume automatic focus mode press FN and ae simultaneously NOTE the P350 CAM FW and P350 CAM PT have a focus range of 10mm 12 to infinity The P350 CAM PTZ has a focus range of 10mm WIDE to infinity P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 57 Pan When using the P350 CAM FW camera you can use the pan function to digitally pan a zoomed in picture on screen To pan left or right press Fn and Dor once to pan a fixed step in that direction Press simultaneously Fn and to reset the digital pan When using the P350 CAM PT and P350 CAM PTZ cameras you can pan from side to side giving a wide field of vision without having to maneuver the whole crawler To pan left or right press Fn and or once to start panning in that direction Press either key again to stop the camera panning Alternatively use the gamepad controls This uses the right hand joystick and are direct control in the direction of movement Tilt or rotate When using the P350 CAM FW camera you can use the rotate function to digitally rotate the

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