CUES OZIII Manual

CUES
OZIII
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
P/N MZ901, Revision 1: 02.28.19
Pan, Tilt, Optical Zoom Camera

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CHAPTER  - Introduction
Introduction....................................................................................
CHAPTER  - System Description
System Description ........................................................................
Features & Benets........................................................................
CHAPTER  - Equipment Overview
Camera Housing .............................................................................
Mounting Fork................................................................................
Camera Lighting .............................................................................
Stand-alone Camera Controller ......................................................
Optional Equipment - Built-in Sonde ..............................................
Optional Equipment - Inclinometer .................................................
CHAPTER  - Setup & Installation
Connecting the System ..................................................................
Powering Up ................................................................................
Viewing Camera Diagnostics...........................................................
CHAPTER  - Functional Checkout; Camera Controller
Functional Checkout, OZIII Controller .............................................
Controller Operational Details .........................................................
Joystick ................................................................................
Selecting the Joystick for use with a
Standard or -degree Rotated Camera Module.... ...............
Selecting the Joystick Tilt Sense as Rotational/Directional....
Focus Pushbutton........................................................................
Zoom Pushbutton ........................................................................
Iris Pushbutton ............................................................................
Autoexposure...............................................................................
Automatic Focus/Lamps Pushbutton...........................................
Enabling/Disabling the Autofocus..........................................
Selecting the Light Voltage Limit as High or Low...................
Old and New OZ Cameras...........................................................
Shutter Pushbutton ....................................................................
Tilt Home/Pan & Tilt Home Pushbutton......................................
OZIII Desk-mounted Controller....................................................
CHAPTER  - Maintenance Terminal Operation
Logging On, Gaining Access, Logging O .......................................
Downloading a Parameter Setup File ..............................................
Inputting Commands.......................................................................
CHAPTER  - Commands
List of Commands...........................................................................
CHAPTER  - After the Inspection
Maintaining the Optical Zoom III .....................................................
Replacing Standard Light Bulbs ......................................................
Replacing LED Assemblies ..............................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Introduction
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OZIII
Pan, Tilt, & Optical Zoom Camera
This manual includes setup, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance instructions for the CUES OZIII
camera. The OZIII incorporates the latest video technology to provide up-close imaging of pipe walls and sur-
faces during sewer line inspections.
The OZIII camera is designed to run on any CUES television inspection system. The instructions provided in this
manual are for multi-conductor systems. Multi-conductor cable is approximately ½" in diameter and contains 
to  conductors, depending on the age of the system. If you have any questions or are uncertain about your
specic system, please contact the CUES Customer Service Department at ---.
The OZIII Camera is a unique pan, tilt, and zoom inspection camera designed to pan  degrees and rotate
 degrees with x optical and x digital zoom ranges to provide total up/down and side to side views during
pipeline inspections. Manual focus is provided, as well as manual iris and manual shutter, to assure the highest
picture quality in unusual or special conditions.
This unit can be used in conjunction with the steerable Compact Pipe Ranger (CPR) to inspect ” relined
through ” sanitary and storm sewers and connects directly to the CPR transporter with no exterior wires
or cables. When the OZ III is installed on the CPR transporter, it produces a compact assembly only .”
long with superior pulling power and the ability to negotiate dicult entry conditions and standard - and
-degree sweeps and turns.
OZ III & Nite Lite III Cameras offer a
compact length of only 13”.
Camera can operate
within a 4” circle!

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System Description
Get the nest detailed video inspections with the CUES OZIII (Optical Zoom) Camera!
Camera Head Axial Rotation:  degrees
Rotation Optical Viewing Angle:  degrees
Pan Viewing Angle Range:  degrees
Lateral Pan:  degrees
The OZIII optical zoom pan-and-tilt camera system oers built-in directional eld replaceable lighting for 6”
to 30” pipe to produce the highest quality image to enhance the details of your CCTV inspection. The OZIII
camera provides up to 40:1 optical/digital zoom, automatic focus, remote focus and iris control to assure the
best quality video within varying pipe conditions. This compact zoom pan and tilt camera can operate within
a 4” circle! The robust design of the OZIII camera includes protective forks for the camera head to protect it
during insertion and retrieval and to shield it from roots and other obstructions in the pipe.
The OZIII incorporates “Light Enhancement Technology” to eliminate the need for an external lighthead. This
allows operators to change the sensitivity of the camera at their ngertips and provides easy operation at
the controller. There’s no need to remove the camera to install an external lighthead if the pipe material or
pipe diameter changes.

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System Description
Features/Benets:
• 10X optical zoom, 12X digital. Total 120:1 zoom capability
Enhances image details from faraway distances for inspection and assessment
• NTSC at 480H lines of resolution;
Higher image resolution means sharper pictures with maximum detail
• 0.05 Lux sensitivity @ F1.6. ¼ to 1/60 second shutter speed, 10 steps;
Increased sensitivity provides brighter pictures with reduced lighting requirements
• 360 x 285 degree pan and rotate viewing capability;
Detailed lateral inspection up to 250 feet without having to traverse the lateral
• Four eld replaceable lights
Internal lights are directional with the moving camera head for optimum illumination
in various pipeline conditions
• Back light compensation;
No spotlight reection blooming in image
• Auto-tracking white balance;
Perfect color under all conditions
• Auto-focus;
Quickly focus on an area of interest
• Manual override of focus, iris, and shutter;
Flexible for unusual or special conditions
• Pan, rotate, zoom, and focus homing;
Quick and easy to reorient to the current location
• 400 degree rotation optical viewing angle / 331 degree pan viewing angle range;
View minute defects and voids around the entire diameter of the pipe wall
• Compatible with up to 4000’ multi-conductor cable
Camera is compatible with existing CUES multi-conductor TV inspection systems with minimal
modication
• Compatible with existing CUES PCU’s;
Camera can be used without the need for modication if utilizing one of the following PCU’s:
Multi-conductor versions: 1208 Mainline and Inspector General
• Overall length of 13”, a head length of 5.3”, and a camera barrel diameter of 2.5”;
Can be used in pipelines as small as 5”.
• Optical-grade sapphire camera window;
Helps prevent image distortion
• Includes an internal diagnostic system;
Continually monitors camera functions, including run time, serial
number identication, camera head temperature, humidity, light supply voltage, and camera input voltage.
OZIII
Pan, Tilt, & Optical Zoom Camera

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Equipment Overview
A. Camera Housing - The camera mechanics and electronics are housed in a high strength, damage
resistant, aluminum housing with stainless steel tube.
B. Mounting Fork - The mounting fork is the forward-most portion of the camera and includes the
mounting fork, camera head, and lighting. The mounting fork rotates  degrees with an optical
viewing angle of  degrees and allows the camera head to pan mechanically  degrees with a
pan viewing angle of  degrees.
C. Camera Lighting - The lighting is integrated into the camera and includes () ea.  watt cluster
LED’s, for a total of  watts.
D. Stand-alone Camera Controller - The controller provides remote control of the camera assembly and
includes a joystick to move the camera head in four directions: up/down/left/and right. For infor-
mation regarding the desk-mounted camera controller, refer to Chapter .
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
E. Sonde - A sonde, built into the camera housing, is available on OZIII cameras. A sonde helps accu-
rately locate the camera in metallic and non-metallic pipes. The sonde can operate with any con
stant tone  Hz locator/receiver and can be turned ON/OFF remotely by activating/deactivating
the internal lights.
F. Inclinometer - An optional pipe grade verication system is available to detect and record variations
in pipe angle from true horizontal. The inclinometer is able to read and transmit pipe grade variations
of  degrees from horizontal ( .% grade) with an error of  . degree.
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Setup & Installation
. Turn ON the PCU power.
. Turn ON the OZIII Controller power (located at the rear of the
controller as shown).
. Await illumination of the controller’s LED while the diagnostic
self-test is performed (approximately  seconds).
Prior to connecting the system, ensure that all of the equipment is turned to the OFF (O) position and read
the entire manual before attempting to connect or operate the OZIII™.
. Connect or disconnect cables only when the power switch for the PCU is in the OFF () position.
. With the equipment OFF, start up the generator. Run the generator for ve minutes before turning
on any equipment to protect the electronics from power surges and failures (refer to your generator
manual for more information).
. While waiting for the generator to warm up, ensure that the cable for the -volt power is secured at
the back of the OZIII™ Controller and the power source. The OZIII™ Controller cable should be
connected to the Power Control Unit.
The camera is equipped with an internal diagnostics system to continually monitor the camera functions.
. To view the diagnostics at any time, press the Diagnostic or Calibration button.
. To adjust the light supply voltage, turn the lights ON and the light voltage will be displayed for
 seconds for adjustment purposes.
The following diagnostics will be displayed in cyclical order:
• Serial Identication Number
• Operating Hour Meter
• Camera Type (OZIII / Nite Lite)
• Lights Limit (HIGH / LOW)
• Autoexposure (ON / OFF)
• Relative Humidity (see below)
• Temperature
• Light Voltage
• Camera Voltage
IMPORTANT! The OZIII includes a humidity sensor designed to indicate if the camera is leaking or has sig-
nicant water intrusion. Always ensure that the relative humidity display is below %. If at any time the
humidity display goes over % during use, contact CUES Customer Service at ---.
CONNECTING THE SYSTEM
POWERING UP
VIEWING CAMERA DIAGNOSTICS
NOTE: Camera functions are
inoperable while viewing the
diagnostics.

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5Functional Checkout
It is important to perform this checkout prior to placing the OZIII in the pipe. This checkout is designed
to uncover possible functional problems while the camera is still on the surface. Before performing the
functional checkout, ensure that all of the equipment is connected as described in the Set-Up and
Installation chapter.
The functions of the OZIII camera are controlled with the stand-alone controller or the optional desk-
mounted, multi-camera controller. For existing CUES customers with an OZII camera, the OZII camera
controller can operate the OZIII camera.
The stand-alone OZIII controller is equipped with the following functions and controls:
A Shutter Push Button
B Iris Push Button
C Focus Push Button
D Shutter Indication LED
E Joystick
F Automatic Focus/Lamps Push Button
G Zoom Push Button
H Tilt Home/Pan & Tilt Home Push Button
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B
D
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F
G
H
FUNCTIONAL CHECKOUT  CAMERA CONTROLLER