Aqua Communications SnakeEye III User manual

SnakeE
y
e III
TM
REMOTE VISUAL
INSPECTION
SYSTEM
Operator’s Manual
Rev. B
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Contents
1. INTRODUCTION P.1
2. OPERATING CAUTIONS and HAZARDS P.2
3. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SnakeEye™III P.4
4. PUTTING IT TOGETHER P.9
4.1 Cable Connections: General Guidelines
4.2 Cable Connection to the Display Unit
4.3 Cable Connection to the Camera Head
4.4 Extension Wand Connection to the Camera Head
4.5 Finger Adapter
5. POWERING UP P.11
5.1 Power by Battery Pack in the Display Unit
5.2 Power by 12 Volt DC
5.3 Power by AC
6. HOW TO OPERATE: “LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION” P.13
7. MAINTENANCE P.25
8. TROUBLESHOOTING P.26
9. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES P.27
9.1 Part List
9.2 C-Mount Camera (Part Number OA-01)
9.3 Gooseneck Adapter (Part Number OA-06)
9.4 30' & 100’ Display Unit Cable (Part No. OA-03)
9.5 Replacement Battery Packs (2) (Part Number OA-04)
9.6 ENERGYBOX™ (Part No. OA-09)
9.7 Telescoping Pole (Part No. OA-07-n)
9.8 Sun Shield (Part No. OA-06)
9.9 IP68 Kit (Part No. RP-16)
9.10 Battery Charger (Part No. RP-07)
9.11 Staying Within the Limits of the Warranty
9.12 Operating the Battery Charger
9.13 Activating a Dormant Battery
10. SnakeEye™III LIMITED WARRANTY P.36
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1. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of SnakeEye™ III, the portable information device
for Remote Visual Inspection (RVI).
SnakeEye™ III is a hand-held, electronic appliance that incorporates the latest in
remote visual inspection technology. It will provide years of reliable service when
properly operated and maintained.
The SnakeEye™ III records images as snapshots (Page13) that are stored on a
removable SD (Secure Digital) card or, when connected to a VCR, as streaming video
(Page 21).
The SnakeEye™ III also includes an audio function. With the audio function, you can
add stand-alone voice notes during live video mode (Page14). Also, you can add audio
comments to individual snapshots stored on the SD card while you browse the images
(Page16).
SnakeEye™III has passed the FCC, CE, CB Scheme, ETL, and IP68 tests.
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2. OPERATING CAUTIONS and HAZARDS
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Caution: Possible Damage to the Equipment
Warning: Possible Electric Shock
Failure to operate and maintain SnakeEye™III in accordance with the
instructions in this manual may result in damage to the unit, damage to other personal
property, or personal injury.
Both the LCD Display Unit and the Camera Head are engineered to operate in
temperatures ranging from 14°F to 140°F (-10°C to 60°C). Operate the unit within
these parameters only.
This device is sensitive to high voltage energy. If the display unit or camera is
exposed to high voltage fields, permanent damage may result. Electrostatic or any other
high voltage sources should be avoided.
Always allow the Battery Pack to cool down before recharging. In order to
prevent damage to the Battery Pack, the Battery Charger includes a safety feature
which prevents charging while the Battery Pack is over-heated.
Never turn the camera head to tighten.
Turning the camera while tightening it to a cable will damage the connector pins. This
type of damage will not be covered under the warranty.
Do not remove the lens cover.
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Always install the cover and plugs from the IP68 kit before submersing the
Display Unit in water.
IP (Ingress Protection) 68 is the standard for a waterproof and dustproof cover. The
IP68 Kit (RP–16), when properly installed, protects the Display Unit from submersion
in 10-feet of water for one hour, and is sealed so that no dust whatsoever can enter.
The LED Camera Head is designed for deeper water operation, and can be submerged
up to 100-feet of water for one hour.
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3. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SnakeEye™III
Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the various components that
comprise SnakeEye™III.
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# Part Part No. Picture
1 Battery Pack (2 NiMH) OA–04
2 DC Adapter 12 Volt & Power
Cord
RP–09
3 AC Adapter (Universal) RP-16
4 LED Camera
a. Front: LED Lights and Lens
b. Rear: Connector
RP–02
4.a
4.b
5 4-foot Cable RP–03
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6 18 Inch Wand with Swivel Mount RP–04
7 Finger Adapter RP–06
9 IP68 Kit RP-17
9 Battery Charger
a. Power LED
b. Charging LED
c. Refresh LED
d. Battery Catch
RP–07
c.
b.
a.
d.
10 Space Reserved for C-Mount
Camera
OA-01 Optional Accessory
11 Space Reserved for Spare
Batteries
OA-04 Optional Accessory
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12 Display Unit RP-01-
03
12.1 Operating Panel
a. Camera LEDs key
b. Mirror/Flip Image key
c. Audio Record key
d. Snapshot key
c.
d.
b.
a.
12.2 Post-production Panel
e. Speaker
f. Low Battery Indicator
g. SD Card Indicator
h. ▲(Up Arrow key)
i. ▼(Down Arrow key)
j Menu key
k. ◄┘(Enter key)
l. Cancel key
m Power ON/OFF key
n. Microphone
m.
k.
h.
f.
e.
g.
i.
j.
l.
n.
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12.3 SD Card and USB Port
o. Secure Digital Card Slot
p. USB Port
q. Hole for Cover Screw
r. SD Card Cover (IP68)
o.
q.
p.
r.
12.4 Ports & Battery Chamber
s. Battery Chamber
t. Connector to Cable
u. Video In/Out
v. DC Power In
w. Screw Holes for IP68 cover
w.
s.
t.
u.
v.
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