CUES MPlus+ Manual

MPlus+
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
P/N CH905, Revision: 020921
Portable Lateral & Mini-Mainline Push System
CUES
MPlus+ XL Conguration

TABLE OF CONTENTES
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CHAPTER  - Introduction
MPlus System Introduction .................................................
CHAPTER  - Equipment Overview
Equipment Overview ............................................................
CHAPTER  - System Setup & Installation
Electrical & Physical Connections .........................................
Installing the Self Upright Mini Camera and
Centering Ball On The MPlus...............................................
Installing the Lateral Pan & Tilt Camera on the MPlus XL ....
Installing the Self Upright Mini Camera on the MPlus XL.....
Adjusting the Handle Height..................................................
Adjusting the Cable Guide .....................................................
Installing the Debris Bag........................................................
Installing the Accessory Bag..................................................
Installing the Control Unit................................................... ...
Installing the Sunshade....................................................... ...
Connecting the Coiler to the PCU .........................................
Conguring the Coiler and Push Cable ..................................
CHAPTER  - Operating the System
Operation & Maintenance Instructions ..................................
PCU Features ........................................................................
Line Trace..............................................................................
Brake Tension ........................................................................
System Interface ..................................................................
DVR Controls Diagram and Functions ....................................
Keypad Functions ..................................................................
Digital Video Recorder Instructions .......................................
DPad Controls Diagram and Functions...................................
Qwerty Keyboard Instructions ...............................................
Main System Menu Functions ...............................................
System Menu ........................................................................
Advanced Conguration ........................................................

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CHAPTER  - Operating the System... continued
Granite Mode ..................................................................... ...
System Status .......................................................................
MPT Status ...........................................................................
Copyright ..............................................................................
Precongured Text Writing Screens ......................................
Other Codes..........................................................................
CUES Base Codes .................................................................
CHAPTER  - BOMs & Drawings
BOMs and Drawings...............................................................
APPENDICES
Appendix A - List of Status Messages ....................................
Appendix B - MPlus Field Firmware Updates.................... ....
Warranty Information .............................................................
CUES Safety Precautions ......................................................
CUES Material Return Policy..................................................
CUES Parts & Service............................................................
Record of Revisions................................................................

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INTRODUCTION
MPLUS+ SYSTEM  INTRODUCTION
This manual includes setup, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance instructions for the CUES
MPlus Portable Lateral & Mini-Mainline Push System. Equipment information is included in the
Equipment Overview chapter in this manual. The instructions in this manual are for the MPlus system
and its components only.
The MPlus System is designed to inspect service laterals and/or pipelines ” through ” in diameter. The
system operates as a stand-alone system, but is also fully compatible with external observation software or
other asset management systems. An optional mainline interface is available for operation with standard CUES
TV trucks. The MPlus can be powered from the built-in, rechargeable battery,  AC mains power, or 
VDC power. If uncertain about your specic system or need more information regarding the MPlus,
please call our Customer Service Department at ---.
The CUES MPlus is designed to:
• Operate as an All-In-One system or the modular design allows the control unit to be
removed and used separately or to accommodate compact storage.
• Operate with a standard TV inspection system (optional).
• Multiple camera heads are available including self-leveling for ” through ” pipelines and an
advanced Pan & Tilt camera head for ” through  pipelines.
• The standard conguration reel will operate/store up to ’ of berglass rod push cable
(optional) optimized for lateral applications.
• The optional large conguration XL reel will operate/store up to ’ of berglass rod push
cable optimized for mainline and large pipe applications.
• A third reel, the CUES IGGY reel with up to  feet of cable, is also available.
• Operate in extreme conditions with the heavy duty construction and weather / water
resistant, injection-molded control unit.
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STANDARD MPLUS+ SYSTEM
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EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW
The standard MPlus System consists of the following equipment. Refer to the BOM and
Exploded View Drawings at the back of this manual for additional information.
(CH) Control Unit with Text Writing, Observation Coding, Digital Recording and
Industrial Grade Monitor in an Injection Molded Enclosure:
The MPlus system is controlled by the PCU (power control unit). The PCU contains all of
the controls for the system including system power, camera, lightring, recording, video titling,
and observation coding. The following functions are included:
• .” industrial grade, optically bonded, sunlight viewable, monitor with anti-reective
properties and LED backlighting
• Operator Interface with controls for all camera functions
• Video Titling includes multiple predened and customizable screens
• Digital video recording features recording and playback of video and screenshot
picture images; Includes an internal USB ash drive with  GB storage and an
external USB ash drive with  GB storage for copying videos and photos
• Control Unit quick bracket mount for attaching to the coiler with hands free locking
• System Interface connector features Video, Audio, distance counter quadrature and
VDC outputs and a Video input
• Built-in Li-Ion Battery with advanced charging technology for  hours of continuous use
• Universal AC power input - volt AC, / Hz, or  volt DC power source
• Operation & Maintenance User Manual
(CH) Stainless Steel Coiler:
The coiler assembly stores up to  feet of .” berglass push rod and is equipped with
” wheels for easy portability.
• Heavy  gauge and corrosion-resistant Stainless Steel construction
• Adjustable height handle for portability with cam locks and button stops; adjustable
from ” to ”
• Large ” durable wheels for portability and a balanced footprint for stability
• Quick-Connect allows Control Unit mounting with  axes adjustability
• Adjustable coiler brake
• Integral distance sensor
(CH-PE) ’ of .” Diameter Fiberglass Rod and HDPE Jacket Push Cable:
The push cable transmits power to the self-leveling color camera and integral light ring, and
also carries the video signal back to the PCU for display on the monitor.
• Push Cable with durable HDPE jacket and advanced berglass rod
(SR SERIES) Self-Leveling Color Camera:
The mini-camera provides live video during sewer pipe inspections. It attaches to the push
cable by utilizing a exible leader spring with CX- connector.
•  ½” diameter Stainless Steel camera head designed for ” to ” pipelines
•  Hz integral sonde
•  high intensity LED’s
STANDARD MPLUS+ SYSTEM
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Debris Bag
(CH) - ACCESSORY KIT:
The standard conguration accessory kit includes all necessary components for full
operation.
• Sunshield for enhanced sunlight viewability (CH)
• ft interconnect cable for connecting the coiler to the control unit (CH)
• AC power cord for - volt AC, / Hz, operation ()
• Camera head protection sleeve (LM)
MPLUS+ STANDARD SYSTEM  CONTINUED
SYSTEM WEIGHTS - STANDARD MPLUS CONFIGURATION
CH, COILER WEIGHT MINUS PUSH CABLE   LBS.
CH, CONTROL UNIT CASE WEIGHT   LBS.
CH - xx,  FOOT PUSH CABLE WEIGHT  . LBS.
SR SERIES, SELF-UPRIGHT CAMERA  . LBS
CH, ACCESSORY KIT   LBS (not shown)
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Sun Shade
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
Accessory Bag
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
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The MPlus System oers a variety of optional equipment to expand the role of the
push system.
DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER
Accessory bag for storage, attaches to coiler frame CH
Debris Bag for push cable coiler basket CH
LOCATOR,HZ,KHZ,KHZSONDELINE MS
LINE TRACE TRANSMITTER,WATT MS
Line-Trace Post Terminal for Line Locating CH
 ft. push cable CH-PE
 ft. push cable CH-PE
 ft. push cable CH-PE
 ft. push cable CH-PE
 ft. push cable CH-PE
MPlus Control Unit with digital wireless video transmission kit CH-
Truck Digital . GHz Wireless Video Receiver kit to work with wireless MPlus
(CH-) option
TR
Add Mini Pan and Tilt Camera with automatic self leveling,  degrees pan and
rotate, built in selectable  Hz and  kHz sonde, built in lens wiper
Call for
availability
Add the Above Mini Pan and Tilt Camera in lieu of the xed view Camera Call for
availability
Cable to operate MPPLUS with Multi Conductor Truck system CH
Granite-Net Translator with video and footage counter interface CH
Granite Net Basic Decision Support Software GN
Granite Net Advanced Decision Support Software GN
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MPLUS+ XL LARGE CONFIGURATION SYSTEM
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The MPlus XL System consists of the following equipment. Refer to the BOM and Exploded View
Drawings at the back of this manual for additional information.
MPLUS+ XL LARGE CONFIGURATION SYSTEM
(CH) Control Unit with Text Writing, Observation Coding, Digital Recording and Industrial Grade Monitor
in an Injection Molded Enclosure:
• The MPlus XL system is controlled by the PCU (power control unit). The PCU contains all of the controls
for the system including system power, camera, P/T camera, lighting, recording, video titling, and observation
coding. The CH Control Unit is compatible with the standard and XL congurations. The following functions
are included:
• .”industrial grade,optically bonded,sunlight viewable, monitor with anti-reective properties and LED backlighting
• Operator Interface with controls for all camera functions including:
o Pan right and pan left
o Rotate clockwise and rotate counter-clockwise
o Focus near (-) and focus far ()
o Home, Automatic picture leveling
• Video Titling includes multiple predened and customizable screens
• Digital video recording features recording and playback of video and screenshot picture images; Includes
an internal USB ash drive with  GB storage and an external USB ash drive with  GB storage for copying
videos and photos
• Control Unit quick bracket mount for attaching to the coiler with hands free locking
• System Interface connector features Video, Audio, distance counter quadrature and VDC outputs and a
Video input
• Built-in Li-Ion Battery with advanced charging technology for  hours of continuous use
• Universal AC power input - volt AC, / Hz, or  volt DC power source
• Operation & Maintenance User Manual
(CH) Stainless Steel Coiler:
• The coiler assembly stores up to  feet of .” berglass push rod and is equipped with ” wheels for easy
portability.
• Heavy  gauge and corrosion-resistant Stainless Steel construction
• Large ” durable wheels for portability and a balanced footprint for stability
• Quick-Connect allows Control Unit mounting with  axes adjustability
• Adjustable coiler brake
• Integral distance sensor
(CH-PE) ’ of .” Push Cable (.” berglass rod) and HDPE Jacket Push Cable:
• The push cable transmits power to the self-leveling color camera or PT camera head and also carries the video
signal back to the PCU.
• Push Cable with durable HDPE jacket and advanced berglass rod
• Features a disconnect termination for Camera Head interchangeability
(SR SERIES) Self-Leveling Color Camera:
• The mini-camera provides live video during sewer pipe inspections. It attaches to the push cable by utilizing a
exible leader spring (CH) with a disconnect termination.
•  ½” diameter Stainless Steel camera head designed for ” to ” pipelines
•  Hz integral sonde
•  high intensity LED’s
(CH KIT - CONTAINS LL SERIES) P/T Camera:
• The Pan and Tilt camera provides live video during sewer pipe inspections. It attaches to the push cable by
utilizing a exible leader spring (CH) with a disconnect termination.
•  ½” diameter Stainless Steel and anodized aluminum alloy camera head designed for ” to ” pipelines
• Variable focus, xed iris and auto speed shutter
• Lens wiper
• /” Interline Transfer CCD with a pixel resolution of (H) x (V)
•  Hz and kHz integral sonde
•  Spot and  Flood LED’s
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(CH) - ACCESSORY KIT:
• The standard conguration accessory kit includes all necessary components for full operation.
• Sunshield for enhanced sunlight viewability (CH)
• ft interconnect cable for connecting the coiler to the control unit (CH)
• AC power cord for - volt AC, / Hz, operation ()
• Camera head protection sleeve (LM) for SR congured systems
• Large pipe skid for -” pipe operation (CH) for LL P/T congured systems (optional
for SR congurations)
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MPLUS+ XL LARGE CONFIGURATION SYSTEM  CONTINUED
SYSTEM WEIGHTS - LARGE MPLUS CONFIGURATION
CH, COILER WEIGHT MINUS PUSH CABLE   LBS.
CH, CONTROL UNIT CASE WEIGHT   LBS.
CH-xx,  ft PUSH CABLE WEIGHT  . LBS. / per  ft
SR SERIES, SELF-UPRIGHT CAMERA  . LBS.
CH, SPRING END ASSY FOR SR  . LBS.
LL, P/T CAMERA ASSY  . LBS.
CH, SPRING END ASSY FOR LL  . LBS.
CH, ACCESSORY KIT   LB.
Sun Shade
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
Accessory Bag
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
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DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER
Accessory bag for storage, attaches to coiler frame CH
Large pipe skid for -” pipe operation for SR and LL
congurations
CH
Prototek Digital Receiver,  Hz /  Hz /  kHz /  kHz /  kHz
/  kHz
MS
Prototek Analog Receiver,  Hz MS
Line-Trace Post Terminal for Line Locating CH
 ft. push cable CH-PE
 ft. push cable CH-PE
 ft. push cable CH-PE
 ft. push cable CH-PE
 ft. push cable CH-PE
 ft push cable CH-PE
 ft push cable CH-PE
MPlus Control Unit with digital wireless video transmission kit CH-
Truck Digital . GHz Wireless Video Receiver kit to work with wireless
MPlus (CH-) option
TR
Cable to operate MPPLUS with Multi Conductor Truck system CH
Cable with RCA Video Output – ft CH
Cable –  pin to  pin CH
Granite-Net Translator with video and footage counter interface CH
Granite Net Basic Decision Support Software GN
Granite Net Advanced Decision Support Software GN

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SET-UP & INSTALLATION
ELECTRICAL & PHYSICAL CONNECTIONS - STANDARD AND “XL” SYSTEMS
To reduce the risk of equipment damage, please read the following instructions prior to
operating the system. Ensure that all of the equipment is turned to the OFF (O) position
prior to connecting the MPlus system. Inspect all of the cables and connectors for
cuts or worn areas prior to operating the equipment. Repair or replace worn cables
immediately.
PROCEDURE: Connecting the System
Power Source:
The MPlus can be powered from the built-in, rechargeable battery,  AC mains
power, or  VDC power. If the internal battery is not going to be utilized, connect the
unit to one of the external power sources listed above.
Camera Centering Ball (Standard System Only):
Ensure the centering ball, if needed, is attached to the mini camera as shown in this
chapter.
Mini-Camera (Standard or “XL” System):
Ensure the mini-camera is connected and secured to the CX- cable end as shown in
this chapter.
Adjustable Handle Height (Standard System Only):
The MPlus includes a height-adjustable handle for portability with cam locks and button
stops. Refer to the handle height adjustment instructions in this chapter.
Debris Bag (Standard System Only):
An optional debris bag is provided to prevent debris from spilling/leaking out during
and after the inspection. Ensure the debris bag is attached to the MPlus per the
instructions in this chapter.
Adjustable Cable Guide: Ensure the push cable is inserted through the cable guide for
the most ecient operation.
Accessory Bag (Standard or “XL” System):
An optional accessory bag is available to store additional items, as needed. Ensure the
accessory bag is attached to the MPlus per the instructions in this chapter.
Monitor (Standard or “XL” System):
Ensure that the Control Unit cable is connected as shown in this chapter.

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Power Control Unit (PCU), (Standard or “XL” System):
The MPlus system is controlled by the PCU (power control unit). The PCU contains all
of the controls for the system including system power, camera, lightring, recording, video
titling, and observation coding. Ensure that the PCU is connected as shown.
To adjust the Control Unit position, perform the following (Standard or “XL” System):
Swivel/rotate the PCU vertically and left-to-right to place the unit in diering viewing
angles.Once the desired position is determined, secure the unit by turning the hand knobs.
Mini Pan & Tilt Camera (“XL” System Only):
The Mini Pan and Tilt camera provides live video during sewer pipe inspections. It attaches
to the push cable by utilizing a exible leader spring (CH) with a disconnect termination.
Large Pipe Skids:
The large pipe skid is available for all MPlus systems and allows operation in ” to ”
pipelines. Two () wheeled runners are provided for adjustability. The smaller wheeled
runner is designed for ” and ” pipelines. The larger wheeled runner is designed for ”
and ” pipelines.

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Centering Ball, () Pieces, P/N LM
Self Upright Camera P/N SR
To install the self upright camera and
centering ball on the MPlus, perform the
following:
Remove the orange cap that is covering the end
of the CX- connector as shown.
INSTALLING THE SELF UPRIGHT MINI CAMERA AND
CENTERING BALL - STANDARD MPLUS ONLY

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INSTALLING THE SELF UPRIGHT MINI
CAMERA AND CENTERING BALL -
STANDARD MPLUS, CONTINUED
Slide the bottom piece of the centering
ball onto the end of the CX- connector as
shown.
Secure the mini camera to the end of the
CX- connector as shown.
Place the top piece of the centering ball onto
the camera as shown.
Twist the top and bottom pieces of the
centering
ball together until secure.

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INSTALLING THE MINI PAN & TILT
CAMERA - MPLUS XL SYSTEM ONLY
NOTE: If the electrical contacts on the camera (PAL P/N LL-, NTSC P/N LL-) or
spring assembly (CH) are dirty, clean them with alcohol, let dry, and apply a small amount
of DeoxIT (CS). If the O-ring on the camera is dry, apply a thin lm of O-ring lube (CS)
to the O-ring.
Align the pin on the camera to the mating hole on the spring assembly and
insert the camera into the spring assembly. Using a stubby /” Allen Wrench
(HW), route the () supplied screws () through the () holes located at
the end of the spring assembly and tighten until securely seated on the camera.
NOTE: If the electrical contacts on the push cable (CH-__PE) or spring assembly (CH)
are dirty, clean them with alcohol, let dry, and apply a small amount of DeoxIT (CS). If
the O-ring on the push cable connector is dry, apply a thin lm of O-ring lube (CS) to the
O-ring.
Align the pin on the push cable with the mating hole on the spring assembly and
insert the push cable into the spring assembly. Turn the knurled locknut on the
spring assembly until the spring assembly is securely seated on the push cable.
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INSTALLING THE SELF-UPRIGHT CAMERA
- MPLUS XL SYSTEM ONLY
NOTE: If the electrical contacts on the camera (SR SERIES) or spring assembly (CH)
are dirty, clean them with alcohol, let dry, and apply a small amount of DeoxIT (CS). If the
O-ring on the camera is dry, apply a thin lm of O-ring lube (CS) to the O-ring.
Screw the camera into the spring assembly until it is securely seated.
NOTE: If the electrical contacts on the push cable (CH-__PE) or spring assembly (CH)
are dirty, clean them with alcohol, let dry, and apply a small amount of DeoxIT (CS). If the
O-ring on the push cable connector is dry, apply a thin lm of O-ring lube (CS) to the O-ring.
Align the pin on the push cable with the mating hole on the spring assembly and
insert the push cable into the spring assembly. Turn the knurled locknut on the
spring assembly until the spring assembly is securely seated on the push cable.
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ADJUSTING THE HANDLE HEIGHT - STANDARD MPLUS ONLY
The MPlus includes a height-adjustable
handle for portability with cam locks and
button stops.
To adjust the height of the handle, open the
cam locks on each side of the handle.
Extend/retract the handle to the desired
position.
To secure, engage the cam locks on both
sides of the handle as shown.