Aries BT9700 User manual

970190_B 0516
BT9700
Dual Viewing Zoom and Tilt Color Inspection
Camera
Operation and Maintenance
Aries Corporate Office: 550 Elizabeth Street, Waukesha, WI 53186
800-234-7205 / 262-896-7205 / Fax: [phone]
Western Regional Office: 5748 East Shields Avenue, Suite 101, Fresno, CA 93727
800-671-0383 / 559-291-0383 / Fax: [phone]
Southeast Regional Office: 561 Thornton Road, Suite D, Lithia Springs, GA 30122
800-327-4346 / 770-941-1144 / Fax: [phone]
Canadian Regional Office: 95 Whitmore Road, Unit 1, Vaughan, Ontario L4L 6E2
877-730-7010 / 905-265-2279 / Fax: [phone]
Aries Web Site: www.ariesindustries.com

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Disclaimer
The information contained in this document has been carefully checked and is believed to be
entirely reliable and consistent with the products described. However, no responsibility is
assumed for inaccuracies, nor does Aries Industries, Inc. assume any liability arising out of the
application and use of the equipment described. Aries Industries, Inc. reserves the right to
make changes to any product and product documentation in an effort to improve performance,
reliability, or design.
Warranty
Aries products are thoroughly inspected before shipment. In the event of any malfunction,
contact the nearest Aries office.
Aries will replace or repair defective manufactured parts, F.O.B. factory, for one year from the
date of shipment. See Aries full warranty statement for complete details.
Notice
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permission of Aries Industries, Inc.
If you have any problems or questions regarding this document, please contact one of the Aries
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 - OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING, DRAWINGS, PARTS
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................... 5
OPERATOR AND EQUIPMENT SAFETY
BT9700 Equipment Safety ........................................................................................................ 6
Waterwell and Borehole Safety................................................................................................. 6
SYSTEM EQUIPMENT CONFIGURATION DIAGRAMS ......................................................................... 7-9
BT9700 CAMERA COMPONENTS ................................................................................................... 10
PROCEDURES PRIOR TO USING CAMERA ....................................................................................... 11
CAMERA CONTROL UNIT SETTINGS
Lamp Intensity......................................................................................................................... 11
Meter Select....................................................................................................................... 11-12
VL5000-W OVERLAY /BT403 ....................................................................................................... 13
DESKTOP CAMERA CONTROLLER .................................................................................................. 14
ADJUST FACTOR ........................................................................................................................... 15
LIGHTHEAD ASSEMBLIES
LH9603 ................................................................................................................................... 16
LH9718 ................................................................................................................................... 17
LH9724 ................................................................................................................................... 18
SPARE PARTS KITS
LH97XX .............................................................................................................................................. 19
MAINTENANCE
General ................................................................................................................................... 20
Camera Cleaning .................................................................................................................... 20
O-Rings................................................................................................................................... 21
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................................................................... 22
SECTION 2 - CABLEHEAD ASSEMBLY AND REPAIR
REQUIRED TOOLS.......................................................................................................................................... 25
CABLEHEAD ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS........................................................................................... 26-27
CABLEHEAD CONNECTOR SPARE PARTS KIT .................................................................................. 28
CABLEHEAD ASSEMBLY AND REPAIR PROCEDURES ................................................................... 29-41
SECTION 3 - UHF CONNECTOR REPAIR
CABLEHEAD CONNECTOR COMPONENTS........................................................................................ 43
CONNECTOR REPAIR PROCEDURES.......................................................................................... 44-46
SECTION 4 - CONTINUITY CHECKING
CONTINUITY TESTING PROCEDURE ................................................................................................ 49
SECTION 5 - TEST CABLE ASSEMBLY
TEST CABLE ASSEMBLY ................................................................................................................ 51
SECTION 6 –RETURNING AND ORDERING EQUIPMENT AND PARTS
RETURNING /ORDERING EQUIPMENT AND PARTS ........................................................................... 53
SECTION 7 –VEHICLE SYSTEM DRAWING
VEHICLE SYSTEM HOOKUP CONFIGURATION................................................................................... 55

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Section 1
Operation, Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Drawings, Parts

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Introduction
The Aries BT9700 camera inspects waterwell and borehole walls between four and
twenty-four inches in diameter. The viewing module is articulated and pivots
between down view and side view with the press of a button. Camera also has
zoom and tilt capabilities in both down view and side view. It provides a 360º
continuous viewing capability for inspecting casing welds, perforations and open
borehole geological strata. The camera is suspended from an industry standard
Gearhart-Owens single conductor threaded connector. It is compatible with some
other manufacturers’ water well inspection and geophysical logging systems. Contact
Aries before connecting BT9700 to other systems.
A dual viewing camera is a precision photographic tool built to work in harsh
environments. Careful handling and good housekeeping reduces excessive wear,
breakage, downtime andexpensive repairs.
CAUTION: HANDLE WITH CARE
A. Do not hit bump, or drag the dual viewing camera housing and lighthead
assemblies against the water well casing, well head, or bottom of the well.
B. On a weekly basis inspect camera, connectors, O-rings and lighthead
assemblies for wearand tightness.
ATTENTION
Reduce Your Camera Repair Costs and
Downtime
Reasonable and cautious handling of the dual viewing camera and lighthead
assemblies while inserting and removing from water wells or boreholes greatly
reduces damage.
Reduce camera drag in bending or angular drilled well/boreholes with proper use of
the centralizer assembly.

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Operator and Equipment Safety
Care and precautions are required when operating and maintaining Aries dual
viewing camera and equipment.
BT9700 Equipment Safety
1. Read and understand the entire manual before operating or maintaining
equipment.
2. To prevent personal injury or damage to equipment, disconnect all power to
the control
unit and lightheads when making electrical connections or
performing maintenance.
Note: For troubleshooting purposes, it may be necessary to have
some electrical connections attached.
3. Inspect all camera and control unit cables before and after each use.
Immediatelyreplace any damaged cables.
4. When connecting or disconnecting cables, verify all system power is off.
Waterwell and Borehole Safety
1. Use the appropriate safety equipment and clothing –goggles,
gloves, boots, masks/respirators, traffic signs, and cones –when
working in confined spaces.
2. Follow all appropriate laws, regulations and guidelines for working in
confined spacesand performing inspections.

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