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1. 17 HANDLING 17 DUD MEF SION sin 17 17 STORA OE 18 7 0 PIPELINE INSPECTION 19 7 1 Vehicle amp Equipment Placement 19 8 0 PRODUCT WARRANTY 21 8 1 Merchandise Return Authorization MRA Policy 68_ 22 ESTIMATE REQUIRED 23 24 PART RETURN 24 1545 MINI CAMERA 900 36523 REV A 1 0 PRODUCT OVERVIEW he 1545 Mini camera user manual will help you operate the camera and understand its capabilities The small size of the 1545 is ideal for small pipelines and has superior self leveling and automatic upright capabilities The camera can negotiate 90 bends in two inch pipes and can operate with up to 400 feet using single Push Rod conductor cable or up to 1 500 feet using Mainline cable The camera is remote controlled and adjustable from the operating viewing station The 1545 should be used in pipes with a minimum of two inches diameter without skids Optional skids are required for pipes 4 8 inches Operate the camera in the same direction as the flow The pipeline should be as clean as possible Water flow should be minimal if possible Mainline Reel Note Yellow indicates Area 1545 MINI CAMERA 9000 365232. 2 0 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Power LEDs Pipeline Weight Length Diameter Cable Capacity Camera Housing Field of View Sensitivity 9V to 12V DC Eight High Intensity 2 to 8 not longer than 1500 ft Optional skids required for 4 8 pipes lt 1 lb 3 7 6 cm 7 5 with Sleeve To 1500 ft with Mainline Cable To 400 ft using Push Cable with 1514 Converter Stainless Steel Submersible to lt 50 ft 88 Diagonal 5 lux NTSC Color 1545 MINI CAMERA 9000 36523 REV A 3 0 SAFETY It is important to be familiar with operations maintenance and safety issues when working with RST equipment Read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment A To prevent personal injury or damage to equipment turn off camera power When making electrical connections width adjustments and when maintaining the tractor or camera disconnect all power to the control station before servicing Inspect all transport camera lighting cables and bridles before and after each use Replace any broken worn or frayed bridles or cables Always use care near an open manhole and when climbing in or out of a TV inspection vehicle The tractor and camera assembly can be placed into a pipeline without personnel entering the manhole Use proper lifting ropes cranes and winches for lifting equipment in out of pipes to prevent personal injury 3 1 Equipment While safety is common sense please take time to q
3. 1 BEFORE EACH USE INSPECTS CABLE AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FOR DAMAGE OR WEAR THAT COULD COMPROMISE SAFETY 2 TEST OPERATE THE SEWER CAMERA AND ASSOCIATED ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT IN A DRY LOCATION AWAY FROM ANY POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE EQUIPMENT FUNCTIONS NORMALLY AND WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS SUCH AS SPARKING LOOSE CONNECTIONS OR OTHER SIMILAR SAFETY PROBLEMS 3 TESTS FOR THE EXISTENCE OF A HAZARDOUS ATMOSPHERE AT THE OPENING OF THE SEWER ACCESS POINT USING A MULTI GAS TESTER AND BEFORE ENERGIZING THE EQUIPMENT CONDUCTS A TEST OF THE SEWER ATMOSPHERE AT THE ACCESS POINT ESTIMATED TO BE CLOSEST TO THE END POINT OF THE CAMERA WORK 4 PROVIDES CONTINUOUS MONITORING IN THE ALARM MODE AT THE ACCESS POINT FROM WHICH THE WORK IS PERFORMED AT ALL TIMES WHILE THE SEWER INSPECTION CAMERA IS ENERGIZED IN THE SEWER 5 DE ENERGIZES ALL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND USES MECHANICAL VENTILATION IF A MEASUREMENT EXCEEDING 10 OF THE LEL IS OBTAINED AND DISCONTINUES USE OF ALL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT IF THE SEWER ENVIRONMENT CANNOT BE MAINTAINED BELOW 10 OF THE LEL NAMINGCONVENTIONS Throughout this manual a standardized system is used to identify various functions or to stress importance to the reader Ay This symbol indicates information that is very important to the reader Take it seriously and follow any information provided when called for Black Bold Text Indicates a button switch or importan
4. transport speed when present camera rotation iris and focus To enter STD Mode do the following 1 Push the rocker mode switch on the top of the box to the left refer to Fig C The STD will be flush with the box 2 Select either a button and push down to activate that function or use a toggle switch Observe the results on the monitor or transport Every function change will cause a corresponding flash of the green transmit LED in the middle of the control box 5 2 3 Transport Movement To move the transport or tractor when present do the following 1 Push the High Medium or Low button to move the transport forward at that rate of speed To move the tractor in reverse push the Free Whl Reverse button To retrieve your transport tractor do the following 2 Push the Free Wheel button to retrieve a tractor from an inspection run Wait five seconds Observe the tractor moving in a backward direction Push Stop Go to the Reel portion of the Controller see Fig A Retract the cable by turning the toggle switch to On Adjust the Speed knob select OUT select Low or High using the toggle switch 12 1545 MINI CAMERA 900 36523 5 2 4 Standard STD Button Descriptions Note Other cameras may have additional functions see specific camera manual The Standard buttons that control the transport_are operational only when a transporter tractor 15 present High transport Medium transport Low
5. Adjustments are not recommended Stop the motion of live video Adjust for light type Incandescent light auto Show or hide manual settings Adjust gain brightness using slide bar Increase screen brightness to light up shadow areas Return to power up default settings Zoom in or Zoom out Telephoto 10x optical 4x digital overall 40x Adjust zoom functions Iris Shutter Gain Adjust zoom functions Iris Shutter Gain No camera controls No camera controls 14 1545 MINI CAMERA 900 36 523 5 3 Operating Your 1545 Camera The following are some basic general methods to adjust your camera after it has been inserted into a pipe 1 Turn camera Power 2 Check the picture on the monitor and adjust brightness if needed pushing the Gain button and using the Up Down Iris toggle switch Adjust Auto Focus most cameras have auto focus If a manual focus is needed push the Auto Focus button and use the Foc in Foc out toggle switch to adjust Repeated toggling is OK The Shutter is automatically set To adjust it using manual control push the Shutter button and adjust using the Up Down toggle switch 5 To reset to standard settings use the Reset button 5 4 Conducting a Pipeline Inspection The following is a brief general overview of inspecting a pipeline after it has been inserted and readied camera adjusted for height and lighting Do the following 1 Start the
6. VCR or DVD 2 Record condition of manhole 3 Start recording inside pipeline you may have to start before the footage is set Move the camera through pipeline slowly to spot defects Do not force camera past large amount of debris Look for large root masses that may block the pipe or severe offset joints between pipes or protruding laterals Use extra caution when observed Take notes when passing obstacles or severe offset joints protruding laterals Stay away from hazards that may create a stuck situation 15 1545 MINI CAMERA 900 36523 REV A 6 0 GENERAL OPERATIONS The following are quick start general steps typically used with the 1575 and general mamtenance for the camera CONTROLLER 1 Turn the ON OFF switch to 2 Turn the LIGHT INTENSITY control fully counterclockwise 3 Connect the flexible RG 58 lead from the Cable Reel to the CAMERA POWER jack on the controller 4 Connect the footage cable optional connector from the reel to the FOOTAGE JACK on the controller 1 Plug in the microphone jack optional into the control panel jack CAMERA 1 Check that the LED lights and the LENS are clean If necessary clean with a soft cloth or tissue 2 Select and attach the appropriate SKIDS for the size of the line to be inspected CAUTION It the optional adjustable skid set is being used be sure that the standoffs which are threaded into the aluminum sleeve do
7. hours of use may require maintenance this varies with generator The two indicators Frequency amp AC Voltage monitor the incoming line voltage and frequency A continuous steady high voltage level may indicate a problem The control voltage for this section is supplied by the generator set and is a nominal 12V DC 9V DC to 16V DC 5 1 2 Camera The adjustable camera light power supply provides a nominal 120V DC to the camera and other down hole inspection equipment such as the transport This section has video processing circuitry which extracts the video transmitted by the underground camera into a NTSC video format Incorporated in the controller is an audio microphone preamplifier that can provide audio for a VCR or DVD Some cameras have a non adjustable light intensity others have an adjustable light intensity from an auxiliary controller Fig B CAMERA VIDEO LEVEL aa Meter Switch Left Vols Right Amps Switch to Enable Camera Switches Input for Camera Controller 1545 MINI CAMERA 9000 36523 REV A The Camera switch controls the camera power supply Above the switch is a green LED to indicate that the camera power supply is on The large black Voltage Control knob adjusts the output voltage of the power supply This control adjusts the light intensity of the remote camera and adjusts the speed of the transporter unit Refer to Fig B previous page This is a det
8. 1 Power far left hand section 2 Camera center section 3 Reel far right section Prior to using the Controller and powering up do ALL of the following Ensure that the Camera ON OFF switch is in the OFF position before connecting the camera to the transport unit and or auxiliary Dual Function Control Box to the Controller Power Supply Ensure the large black Voltage Control knob is set to MINIMUM full counter clockwise position Ensure the Reel Speed Control knob is set to MINIMUM full counter clockwise v Turn the Camera Power switch to ON A video picture should appear on the display If the video picture is flashing off and on the camera voltage setting is too low Increase the voltage setting until the flashing stops Note In some cases the minimum controller voltage setting may be below the camera s minimum operating voltage Once completed power up the Controller unit the Frequency amp AC Voltage readout in the Power Section should read NORMAL 1545 MINI CAMERA 900 36 523 5 1 Section Details of the Controller 5 1 1 Power A Remote Control Unit starts and stops the onboard generator in order to operate the transport and camera The Start Stop switch activates power The Generator Runtime Meter measures the continuous operating time of the generator set There is no reset button This meter is useful to determine the maintenance requirements of the generator Generally every 100
9. 1545 MINI CAMERA Model 10 1545 User Manual 900 36523 Rev A Nov 1 2007 Technical Services Inc E Design and Manufacture of Video Pipeline Inspection Systems 800 767 1974 Fax 707 778 1981 sales info rstechserv com COPYRIGHT 2007 RS TECHNICAL SERVICES INC No part of this publication may be stored in a retrieval system transmitted or reproduced in any way including but not limited to photocopy photograph magnetic or other record without prior agreement or permission of RS Technical Services Inc WEST COAST RS Technical Services Inc 1327 Clegg Street Petaluma CA 94954 800 767 1974 Fax 707 778 1981 EAST COAST 292 Midland Trail Mt Sterling KY 40353 859 499 0122 Fax 859 499 0230 On The Web www tstechserv com sales info rstechserv com SAFETY NOTICE A FIRE SAFETY CONDITIONAL APPROVAL MUST BE ISSUED BY AN APPROPRIATE LICENSED ELECTRICAL ENGINEER FOR USE OF THIS SEWER CAMERA IN AREAS OF A SEWER THAT HAVE BEEN DEMONSTRATED BY TESTING AND MONITORING NOT TO FALL UNDER THE FIRE SAFETY APPROVAL REQUIREMENT IN SECTION 2540 2 OF TITLE 8 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS TESTING AND MONITORING WILL BE CONSIDERED BY THE CALIFORNIA DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH TO BE SUFFICIENT FOR THIS PURPOSE IF ALL MEASUREMENTS INDICATE THAT THE SEWER ATMOSPHERE IS BELOW 10 OF THE LOWER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT LEL AND IF THE USER MEETS ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
10. TY Other Products to Equip Your 1545 The 1545 is designed for use with mainline vehicle mounted systems as well as Portable Mainline systems It requires a power unit control box and cable reel Use your RST product in conjunction with any or all of the following add ons at extra cost Spring or Ball Type Tail Push Rod Cable 400 ft Anodized Aluminum Skid Sleeve with beryllium copper skid guides for 4 8 pipes Sonde Transmitter Mainline Cable 1500 ft 1545 MINI CAMERA 9000 36523 5 0 OPERATING YOUR 1545 Using the Mainline Controller The optional 1514 1515 voltage converter must be used conjunction with Mainline series controllers 1309 1315 and 1575 The 1514 converter can be mounted to the Push Rod cable reel Connecting your 1545 camera to any type of controller power supply other than a RST 1515 or 1514 voltage converter may cause damage to the camera and void the warranty Fig A CAMERA oe ay lt lt 1545 MINI CAMERA 900 36 523 REV A The Controller receives its operating power and control signals from above ground controller power supply The underground equipment transmits video and other transducer signals back to the Controller Power Supply The Controller Power Supply is a component of a pipeline video inspection system which may be mounted or portable The Functions of the Controller Power Supply are divided into three sections refer to Fig A
11. ail of the Camera section of the Controller Video Level A If there is no light there is no camera signal being received Assuming a signal is received the Video Level lights indicate whether sufficient light for the camera exists within the pipe There are three colors Yellow Insufficient light too dark Open the camera iris further Green Ideal lighting and iris setting This is normal Red much light or video problem Close camera iris Voltage Control Knob B Use the first mark as a general reference when turning the Voltage Control knob clockwise In most cases the normal range is reached when it is reached this mark is NOT on the panel but is used only to provide the reader with general knowledge Load Volts Line Amps C Use the toggle switch to view the Load Volts or Line Amps The general normal range for Line Amps is usually one or less but can be up to 2 5 The flame indicates an operational danger zone It displays the relative output voltage or current from camera power supply The switch located below the indicator toggles between voltage and current If the Line Amps reading is three or higher and is steady Ay SHUT DOWN the camera immediately to avoid damage 1545 MINI CAMERA 900 36523 REV A This condition usually occurs if there is a snag or crimp in the reel cable or a serious connection issue Manual Switches As indicated in Fig B either may be used to focus or for iris adjust
12. er resistant and may be immersed in water However it is not designed for deep submersion Do not operate at depths greater than 50 feet CLEANING The 1545 Video Camera should be cleaned after each day s use Any non abrasive household cleaner or disinfectant may be used The camera may 17 1545 MINI CAMERA 900 36 523 REV A be washed off with a light jet of water but never use a high pressure wash because the water may be forced past camera seals The camera window must be kept clean even a little dirt on the objective lens window will reduce the sharpness of the video image At the end of each day remove any tape from the camera cable connection Be sure the camera connector is clean blow out any excess water and let the connector dry STORAGE The 1545 Video Camera should be stored out of the sun and protected from impact If the Camera is stored on the push cable reel avoid kinking the camera tail 18 1545 MINI CAMERA 900 36523 7 0 PIPELINE INSPECTION General Guidelines 7 1 Vehicle amp Equipment Placement mi Locate the back of the truck so that the cable reel lines up in the direction of the pipeline to be inspected The truck rear should be over or near the pipeline entrance 2 Create a buffer zone around the opening while carrying the equipment when in traffic areas Use pylons warning signs to alert traffic 3 Pull the camera tractor far enough into over the pipeline ent
13. ments Toggle back and forth The Iris Switch controls the iris setting in fixed lens cameras and the zoom setting in cameras with zoom capability Reset A flashing red RESET indicates that the power supply was overloaded and the power supply is disconnected from the output connector To reset do the following 1 Place the camera ON OFF switch to the OFF position 2 Turn the camera Voltage Control knob to minimum counter clockwise and wait 45 seconds to allow the power supplies to discharge 3 Place the Camera ON OFF switch to the ON position If the RESET continues flashing place the camera ON OFF switch to the OFF position and correct the fault Aux Input Use this to connect a remote control device or an auxiliary Dual Function Control box 5 1 3 Reel Refer to Fig A This section controls the cable reel that is sent through the pipe with the camera In effect it operates a winch like device to send and retrieve the cable The Speed knob determines how fast the cable is moved Under the Load Amps meter there are two switches Directly below the meter is a gear like switch allowing for high low or neutral for the reel Below this is another switch used to indicate whether the cable is being pulled out or sent in 10 1545 MINI CAMERA 900 36 523 REV A The Load Amps meter is similar the one in the Camera section If the meter remains steady at a high level shut down the reel Again check connections and cable fo
14. not protrude into the inside of the sleeve If the threaded stud on the 16 1545 MINI CAMERA 900 36 523 REV A standoff is too long and is tightened against the camera body tube the tube can be distorted and camera leakage can result 3 Connect the camera to the push cable The junction may be wrapped with vinyl electrical tape to provide extra security POWERING UP 1 Before connecting the system to the 120 VAC power source be sure that the ON OFF switch on the controller is set to 2 Connect the controller to 120 VAC using a three pin grounded cable 3 Turn the ON OFF switch on the controller to ON Initial start up may produce a 2 to 3 second period during which the LED lights flicker before an image appears on the monitor 4 When performing a video inspection the camera light intensity may be adjusted by turning the LIGHT INTENSITY control If the LED lights start to flicker the camera power has been adjusted too low Turn off the power and repeat step 3 6 1 1545 Maintenance HANDLING The 1545 Video Camera is durable but contains electronic components which may be damaged by a hard impact The 1545 Video Camera contains a solid state CCD sensor which should be protected from excessive exposure to the sun s rays Momentarily pointing the camera at the sun will not cause damage to the sensor but allowing the camera to remain pointed at the sun should be avoided SUBMERSION The 1530 Video Camera is wat
15. r crimps or snags If after careful inspection of cable and or reel no snags or crimps are found call 800 767 1974 or 707 769 8806 for tech support and further troubleshooting 5 2 Auxiliary Control Box With the power off plug in the Dual Function Control Box into the front panel jack marked Aux Input Use this box for precise control and to create a variety of configurations for your camera transport The box below is used with all RST cameras except those in the OmniSTAR family Depending on the camera used certain functions using the toggle switch may require repeated toggling until the desired effect is reached To help explain its functions colored text is used on the Controller box Blue Text The selected function occurs in Mode Red Text The selected function occurs in STD Mode Fig C Rocker Arm Transport movement buttons in STD Mode OR Camera functions in Mode Mode Stoni A 2 Camera Toggle Switches STD or Zoom 11 1545 MINI CAMERA 9000 36523 5 2 1 Modes There are two modes STD and Each mode has 16 possible functions that adjust the attached camera or move the transport STD Mode only The text on the buttons is either in red or blue to differentiate between Standard STD and modes for easy reference A Mode is selected using the Rocker Arm see Fig C 5 2 2 Standard Mode STD In Standard Mode common functions are pan
16. rance to clear the bridle or cable grip Check all camera and tractor functions again before proceeding 4 Move tractor forward so the rear of the tractor and the cable connections are fully inside the pipe 5 Set up Down hole Poles shoes and Manhole Roller 6 Reset the footage counter 7 Release the Drag Brake on the cable reel 8 Set cable reel in Free Wheel mode 9 Read and follow Cable Grip Bridle and Pig Tail instructions 10 Re check the pipeline size and extension adjustments 11 Do not let cable loop occur at the location where the cable enters the pipeline 19 1545 MINI CAMERA 900 36523 REV A 12 Use Guide Poles and hook to keep your Crawler stable as it enters pipeline use enough poles to clear top of the manhole by two feet Pull the camera crawler far enough into pipeline to clear the Bridle or Cable Grip 13 Set the Cable Guide Use double roller and or single rollers to protect the cable and allowing it to slide down the hole without drag on the line 14 Lower the equipment slowly until destination is reached Maintain control of equipment while loading and unloading into manhole Most equipment damage occurs when camera is lowered into hole 20 1545 MINI CAMERA 9000 36523 8 0 PRODUCT WARRANTY RS Technical Services Inc RST warrants all items of our manufacture for defects in materials and or workmanship for one 1 years from date of receipt by the Customer unles
17. s otherwise stated This policy is limited to items manufactured by RST 1 Camera Reels Controllers Data Displays Winches and Tractor Transport Vehicles In the event of any malfunction of failure of the equipment the customer is required to request authorization from RST to return defective parts or components by calling the RST toll free number 1 800 767 1974 and requesting an MRA number The returned parts or components shall include a packing list part identity and the reason for the return of the part Freight costs are the responsibility of the Customer unless otherwise agreed to in advance by RST All in warranty equipment in need of repair shall be shipped to RS Technical Services Inc or RS Technical Service Inc 1327 Clegg St 292 Midland Trail Petaluma CA 94954 Mt Sterling KY 40353 21
18. t heading This symbol indicates operational suggestions and advice to operate the unit in the most efficient manner Table of Contents SAFETY WO OE 1O PRODUCT OVERVIEW 1 2 0 PRODUCT 2 IOON E 3 4 0 COMPATIBILITY 0 0 0 ceececcseeceeteeteeeeeeteeteeeaeeteesaeeaeeees 5 5 0 OPERATING YOUR 1545 6 5 1 Section Details of the 8 Video Level A cccceccsecceseceeeceeecueeceeceueseeecaeseueseeceeecueeseesaeesaees 9 Voltage Control Knob B 9 Load Volts Line Amps C 9 Manual SWItCnes ccccccccceccceeeceeceeeseeeceeceeeeeeaeeseueseeeseeeseeeaes 10 10 10 5 2 Auxiliary Control 11 Toggle Switch DescriptionS 13 WCS S UNIS eea E R 14 5 3 Operating Your 1545 15 5 4 Conducting a Pipeline Inspection 15 6 0 GENERAL 16 CONTROLLER 16 FOOTAGE JACK 16 16 POWERING UR 17 6 1 1545 Maintenance
19. transport Free Whl Reverse transport Stop transport Pan Left camera Pan Right camera CCW camera CW camera Home lights camera STD Toggle Switch Descriptions High speed mode Medium speed mode Low speed mode Free wheel hold down reverse in STD mode All stop hold for three seconds Pan left Pan right Counter clockwise rotation Clock wise rotation Rotates camera to home turns on SDT lights Iris Cl camera Closes camera iris Iris Op camera Open camera iris Focus in camera Adjust near focus Focus out camera Adjust far focus Lft Turn elev Turn left or Lower elevator camera elevator down Rt Turn elev up Turn right raise elevator camera elevator up 13 1545 MINI CAMERA 900 36 523 9 2 9 1115 Mode Button Descriptions Auto foc camera Shutter camera Freeze camera Wht Bal camera Display camera Gain camera BK Light camera Reset camera Toggle Switch Settings Wide Z camera Tele Z camera Up Z camera Down Z camera Focus in Z camera Focus out Z camera Adjust lens F stop 2 8 f4 8 etc Note adjustments are not recommended Switch between auto focus and manual focus Auto focus is default no auto focus adjustments In manual mode adjust Focus in Focus out with toggle 60 frames per second can be slowed to give more time to absorb light and also to give a slow motion affect Note
20. uickly review the following it s for your own good 1545 MINI CAMERA 9000 36523 NEVER HOOK UP OR DISCONNECT ANY EQUIPMENT WITH Ay POWER TURNED The Inspection System requires a steady supply of 90 130 VDC to operate properly Before starting the generator or connecting to shore power mains make sure that ALL equipment inside the vehicle has been turned OFF Turn down the controls for camera power and cable reel speed After all equipment has been checked re connect the shore power cord If a generator is to be used allow the generator to warm up for a few minutes Verify that the voltage and frequency indicators on the controller power supply are in the green normal zone Diesel generators use a different control panel that is separate from the controller power supply Refer to the appropriate operator manual before starting Before turning on any equipment plug the keyboard into the Data Collection System Plug the Auxiliary Control Box into the Auxiliary Control Jack on the controller power supply If the voltage or frequency fluctuates into the red zones on the A Controller power supply DO NOT turn on any of the equipment in the truck Check shore power or the generator for proper operation When in doubt have them checked by a qualified technician A Place cords away from traffic or wet areas to avoid tripping on power cords 1545 MINI CAMERA 900 36 523 REV A 4 0 COMPATIBILI
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