Amazing Machinery Viztrac AM 200 User manual

STANDARD FIXED HEAD
SELF LEVELING HEAD 130’
512hz Built in Sonde
AM200 User’s Guide

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Diagram & Equipment Specifications...........4
Equipment Specifications &
Safety Instructions.......................................5
Control Panel...............................................6
Control Panel cont. with Diagram................7
AM200.........................................................8
AM200 with Diagram...................................9
Trouble Shooting...................................10-16
Removing the Camera Head......................17
Warranty Information..................................18
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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DIAGRAM & SPECIFICATIONS
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A. Camera Head
B. Cable Guide
C. Powder Coated Frame
D. Heat Treated Epoxy Sealed SV Cable
E. Rubber Feet
F. Control Box
Included Not Pictured
- 7” LCD Color Monitor
- 512 hz Built in Sonde
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EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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• AM200 Standard Fixed Head
Dimension: 1.29” Diameter
Pipe Size: 2“ Pipe + (2” Pipe Depends on Condition of Pipe)
• AM200 Self Leveling Head
Dimension: 1.95” Diameter
Pipe Size: 3“ Pipe + (3” Pipe Depends on Condition of Pipe)
• High Tension Inspection Cable Push Capacity:
100’ – 500’ (depending on condition of line)
• Steel Reel
16” -24” in Diameter Depending on Model Purchased
• Camera Material
Air Craft Aluminum
• Depth Rated
Submersible to 500’
1.) Keep all buttons, handles, switches clean of oils & grease.
Please avoid setting monitor directly in water.
2.) Prior to use inspect all buttons, handles, switches to make
sure they are in working order. If equipment is malfunctioning
please do not operate. See trouble shooting guidelines in back
of manual.

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CONTROL PANEL
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Please view diagram 1.a on page 7 for control panel.
Main Controls:
Dimmer Control – Dim LED Lights as Needed
Video Out Put
Sonde – Turn on to activate 512 Hz Sonde (optional)
(2) 12 Volt Power inputs
Digital Footage Counter Controls (optional depending on
model purchased).

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CONTROLPANEL
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sonde
video output
dimmer control

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AM200
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AM200 Inspection Camera
Once you have inspected all components to make sure
that they are not damaged or broken plug in the (2) 12
volt transformers into an outlet.At that time plug in the
other end of the transformer into the control box power
jack (see diagram 1a on page 7).
Check to see if the lights on your camera head are on.
If they are proceed to the next step. If they are not
check your power receptical and refer to the trouble
shooting section of your manual.

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AM200
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At this point you will plug the free end of your yellow video cable located
inside the control box into the video jack on the control panel.
If your camera model came equipped with a 512 Hz transmitter built inside
the camera head please see the diagram below to activate the built in
transmitter.
Option:
sonde

TROUBLE SHOOTING
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The trouble shooting guide lines below are designed to
help you out in the field. If you cannot figure out the
problem or fix it without voiding your warranty, please call
the number listed in the back of your manual to speak
with a repair technician.
LIGHTS TURN ON – NO VIDEO
Possible problems:
-Monitor Not Functioning
-Faulty Video Cable
-Broken or loose connection in Camera Head
TRY THIS:
First plug the camera system into another monitor or
standard television that accepts standard RCA
connections. If you get a picture then you know the problem
is located in your monitor.
If you still have no picture on another monitor try
changing the video cable that goes from your reel to
your monitor.Any standard RCAadapter will work with
your camera system.
If you have no picture with a new
cable and another monitor then the problem is located
with the camera system. Call the repair department to
get the proper instructions on how to have the equipment
diagnosed.
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VIDEO WORKS–LIGHTS DON’T TURN ON
Possible Problems:
-Lights Burnt out
-Dimmer Control Switch Turned Down
-Dimmer Control Switch Broken
-Broken or loose connection in Camera Head.
TRY THIS:
Turn dimmer control all the way down and then all the
way back up. Check to see if GFCI is working properly
with the camera system. If problem still persists please
contact the repair department to have unit diagnosed.
NO LIGHTS - NO VIDEO
Possible Problems:
-Faulty GFCI
-Ground Fault Interruption
-Broken or damaged control box.
-Damaged or faulty connection with in camera head
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TRY THIS:
First check to see if your GFCI is tripping. Try to plug the
unit into another location with different electricity. If GFCI
will not re-set it is not working and will prevent the
camera system from turning on. IF GFCI IS REMOVED
FROM UNITAND THEN CAMERASYSTEM IS USED
WITH OUT IT, WARRANTY WILL BE VOID. The GFCI is
designed to protect your camera system from bad power.
If it no longer works please call Pro-Built Tools for a
replacement. IF GFCI is functioning fine, and you still
have no lights and no video the problem is within the
control box or camera head assembly. Please call the
repair department for instructions on how to have the
equipment diagnosed.
HORIZONTAL WAVY LINESACROSS SCREEN
Possible Problems:
-512 Hz Transmitter Built in Head is in the ON position.
-Faulty Video Cable
-Dirty Monitor
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TRY THIS:
If the transmitter that is built inside the camera
head is in the ON position, the frequency that it puts out
interferers with the camera head frequency, and will
create wavy lines across your monitor. Inspect your pipe
and then locate to avoid picture distortion.
If your equipment is not equipped with a
transmitter built in the head or you have lines across
your screen while it is in the OFF position try changing
the video cable that goes from your reel to your monitor.
Any standard RCAadapter will work with your camera
system.
If the suggestions above have not eliminated
the problem there is a possibility that your MONITOR or
RECORDING DEVICE is dirty and needs to be cleaned.
See Monitor Instruction Booklet for cleaning instructions.
If problem persists please contact a repair technician
atAmazing Machinery.
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“NO SIGNAL” FLASHING ON MONITOR
Possible Problems:
-Wrong setting set on Monitor or Recording Device
-Faulty Video Cable
-Broken or damaged monitor or recording device
-Broken or loose connection in camera head or control box.
TRY THIS:
Read Monitor or Recording Device instruction
manual to make sure you are on the proper settings. Be sure
to check the batteries in all remote controls.
If you are on the proper settings plug the camera
system into another monitor or standard television that
accepts standard RCAconnections. If you get a picture then
you know the problem is located in your monitor.
If you still have no picture on another monitor try
changing the video cable that goes from your reel to your
monitor.Any standard RCAadapter will work with your
camera system.
If you can play back on the Monitor or Recording
Device and none of the solutions above have worked, the
equipment will need to be diagnosed by a technician
please call the repair department.
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BLURRY OR SCRAMBLED PICTURE
Possible Problems:
-Monitor Broken or Damaged
-Seal broken or compromised
-Moisture in head
-Camera Head Fried
-Faulty Video Cable
TRY THIS:
First plug the camera system into another
monitor or standard television that accepts standard RCA
connections. If you get a clear picture then you know the
problem is located in your monitor. (See monitor
instructions).
If you still have a blurry or scrambled picture on
another monitor try changing the video cable that goes from
your reel to your monitor.Any standard RCAadapter will
work with your camera system.
Look at camera head and check for any type of
moisture. If head has been tampered with or abused a seal
may have broken and allowed moisture into the head. This
would cause a blurry or scrambled picture. Camera System
should then be diagnosed by a repair technician.
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COLORFUL IMAGES DISTORTED COLORS
Possible Problems:
-Monitor Broken or Damaged
-Seal broken or compromised
-Moisture in head
-Camera Head Fried
-Faulty Video Cable
TRY THIS
First plug the camera system into another monitor
or standard television that accepts standard RCA
connections. If you get a clear picture then you know the
problem is located in your monitor. (See monitor instructions)
If you still have a distorted or bright colorful
images on another monitor try changing the video cable that
goes from your reel to your monitor.Any standard RCA
adapter will work with your camera system.
Look at camera head and check for any type of
moisture. If head has been tampered with or abused a seal
may have broken and allowed moisture into the head. This
would cause the camera head to fry and create strange
distorted colors to form on the screen. Camera System
should then be diagnosed by a repair technician.
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REMOVING CAMERAHEAD
Instructions for removing AM200 Standard Fixed Head
and Self Leveling
1.) Remove the 6 set screws show in diagram 2.a. Be careful with all components and parts.
2.) Turn pin connector round nut counter clockwise within head base.Then pull out.
See diagram 2.b
Diagram 2.a
Diagram 2.b
NOTE:Amazing Machinery recommends that you send your equipment to an authorized service center
and have an authorized repair technician work on the product. Please contact the service department
for further diagnosis and instructions regarding your product.
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STANDARD FIXED
STANDARD FIXED SELF LEVELING
SELF LEVELING

WARRANTY INFORMATION
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For warranty or service work please contact Amazing Machinery.
Read the following information for contact details.
Amazing Machinery
2288 Gunbarrell Road Suite 154-151
Chattanooga, TN 37421
1 [phone]
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