Description Of The Components; Camera Control Unit (Ccu); Locating System - RIDGID SeeSnake Manuel De L'opérateur

SeeSnake

Description of the Components

The SeeSnake Pipe Inspection System includes four
sub-assemblies: the camera head, the reel and frame, the
Camera Control Unit and a locating system.
The camera head has adjustable lighting elements and an
advanced-design, scratch-resistant sapphire window
(Lens Port). This, coupled with the stainless steel armor-
ing, allows the camera to withstand repeated stresses and
impacts in cast iron pipes. A polycarbonate ring covers
and protects multiple LED light sources.
A flexible stainless steel spring assembly holds the cam-
era to the pushrod. It provides a flexible transition from
camera to pushrod, and protects the electrical connections
within the spring.
Figure 7 – Spring Assembly and Camera Head
Modern SeeSnake systems are shipped with a built-in
Flexmitter transmitter (Sonde) which enables an operator
to pinpoint the location of a camera in a line from above
ground.
The pushrod is stored in a molded drum, which is rust and
dent-proof and keeps waste water off your customers' car-
pets. Slip rings inside the drum's hub provide a rotating
electrical connection between the drum and frame and
allow operation at any angle.
A sturdy, coated metal frame supports the reel. The
frame has a second set of feet on the back side of the reel,
allowing the system to rest on its back (open-end-up)
for greater stability.
The Count Plus measures the distance the cable has
traveled inside the pipe and can also display the day, date,
time and add overlays of user-defined text information. The
Count Plus also allows you to measure a custom dis-
tance from any starting point in the line.
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Camera Control Unit (CCU)

Be sure you are familiar with the camera control unit
of your system and have read its operator's manual
carefully.
The CCU provides power to the camera reel and system
accessories. It also provides a control that adjusts the
camera's lighting and activates the in-line transmitter, or
Sonde.
Figure 8 – SeeSnake CCUs
Camera Control Units come in many convenient sizes and
configurations, from a hand-carried MINI Pak unit to color
monitors with audio and digital video recording capability.
Units may be powered by a 120/220 volt AC source or
12VDC and some include rechargeable batteries.
Figure 9 – SeeSnake With LCD Pak CCU

Locating System

The transmitter built into modern SeeSnake units allows
the operator to use a hand-held locator to pinpoint the lo-
cation of the camera head in the pipe from above ground.