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are the areas we will try to isolate the fault to: camera
head, reel/frame, systems cable, CCU. As an example
assume that the symptom is NO VIDEO, NO LIGHTS.
1. Remove the camera from the spring assembly. See
CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE, "Removing Camera
Head' section above.
2. With the system set up for operation, plug the camera
head directly into the connector on the CCU where the
system cable is usually connected. Turn on the system
and check the monitor for a picture. If there is a good
picture with proper lighting, the problem is some-
where between the system cable and the spring
assembly. Proceed to step 4. If there is no picture, the
problem is probably in the camera head or CCU.
3. To virtually eliminate the monitor, play a tape on your
monitor with a VCR through the video-in jack on your
monitor (VCR - video-out; monitor - video-in). If you get
a good picture, it is almost certain the problem is in the
camera head.
4. Plug the system cable into the connector on the CCU.
Unplug the other end of the system cable from where
it plugs into the reel-hub by unscrewing the locking
sleeve and pulling the connectors straight out, and
plug the camera head into this end. Turn on the system
and check the monitor. If you get the video and lights
back, the problem is likely in the push cable or hub. If
there is no picture, the system cable is the likely fault.
5. One tip that may help you finish the job: if you
isolate the problem
disconnect the push cable at the dry-end, remove
all the cable from the drum and pay out all the
cable in a convenient loca-tion. Disconnect the
system cable at the back side of the hub and
connect the dry-end push cable con-nector to the
system cable connector. Although this may be
inconvenient, it will allow you to finish the job.
When disconnecting and joining the connectors, be
sure to pull/push the connectors straight together
until fully seated. Never twist connectors. Twist only
the locking sleeves.
6. For additional troubleshooting suggestions, please
refer to Chart 1 at the end of the manual.

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Centering Guides
The centering guides are designed to help center the
camera in various sized pipes, and also help keep the
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to the hub, you can
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camera out of the bottom sludge. Picture quality is im-
proved as they help position the camera towards the
middle of the pipe. This allows the camera to see an
equal amount of the pipe wall in all directions. Centering
guides also help in larger pipes by bringing the camera
closer to the pipe's center and raising the camera out of
the sludge that is often found below the water line.
Keeping the camera off the bottom of the pipe keeps the
front of the camera cleaner, longer. See Figure 21.
Figure 21 – With centering guides installed, the camera can
see an equal amount of pipe wall in all direc-
tions. They also keep the camera out of sludge,
improving vision and wear on the camera.
It is recommended that guides be used whenever pos-
sible as they protect the camera from wear and tear.
However, if you are having trouble going further in a
particular pipe, try it without the guides. The best advice
is to experiment with local conditions and decide what is
best for the given job. For example, you may find that
placing two centering guides near the front end of the
camera may bias the camera head upward. This could be
beneficial if you need to see the top of the pipe during
your inspection.
Centering guides should be pre-strained prior to use
for increased flexibility. To do this, bend the spikes back
and forth a few times before use. It is best if you gently
bend the spikes slowly from the tip (not the base) in
one direction, then in the other. See Figure 22.
Figure 22 – Pre-stress tabs by placing your finger at the
top of the spike and slowly pushing the spike
90 degrees. Repeat in the other direction.
Bend 90° Slowly!
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