Mini?Cam Proteus ACR350 User guide

Automatic Cable Reel
ACR350 / ACR500
(including VGP350/ VGP500)
Original Instruction Manual
Version B

PLEASE NOTE
For the purpose of this Original Instruction Manual
Proteus
™
ACR (Automatic Cable Reel) will be referred
to using the abbreviation ACR
Proteus
™
RJP (Joystick Remote Control) will be referred
to using the abbreviation RJP
Proteus
™
Control Unit will be referred to as CCU
Both sizes of cable reel will be referred to generically as ACR.
The instructions in this manual are for use with ACR350 and ACR500.

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This instruction manual is applicable to the ACR Automatic Cable Reel.
A standard cable reel and available options are covered by this document.
Disclaimer
Hardware and software mentioned in this document are subject to continuous
development and improvement. Consequently, there may be minor difference
between the information in the document and the performance or design of the
product. Specifications, dimensions and other statements in this document are
subject to change without prior notice.
Mini-Cam Ltd and its suppliers shall not be liable for any damages related to this
software or hardware, or for any other damages whatsoever caused by the use
of or inability to use any Mini-Cam product. This is applicable even if Mini-Cam
has been advised of the damage risk. Under any circumstances, Mini-Cam’s entire
liability shall be limited to replace such defective software or hardware that was
originally purchased from Mini-Cam.
Mini-Cam Limited
Unit 4 Yew Tree Way, Golborne, Warrington, Cheshire WA3 3JD.
Phone: [phone]
Company Registered in England & Wales • Company Registration No: 3728693

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Contents
Warranty 9
Limited Warranty 9
Extent of the Limited Warranty 9
Conditions of the Limited Warranty 9
Warranty Limitations 9
System Overview 10
EC Declaration of Conformity 11
CE Declaration 11
Warnings and Safety Measures 12
Before First Use 15
Personal Safety 17
Maintenance 19
Cleaning 20
Checking Plug and Socket Connections 21
VGP350/500 Van Guide Pulley
Product Overview 24
Parts and Descriptions 25
Adjusting the Pulley Arm 26
Extending the Pulley Arm 28
Locking the Pulley Arm 30
Routing Cable on the Pulley Wheel 31
Technical Specifications 34
VGP350 - Van Guide Pulley 34
VGP500 - Van Guide Pulley 34

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ACR350/500 Automatic Cable Reel
Product Overview 36
Parts and Descriptions 38
Connections 39
ACR Buttons 40
Modes 41
Adjusting Payout Speed Limit 43
Motor Auto Rewind Speed 43
Adjusting the Rewind Speed 44
Decrease auto rewind speed 44
Increase auto rewind speed 44
Selecting the Crawler Wheel Size 45
Selecting Wheel Size when Powering-On the Crawler 45
Selecting the Wheel Size at other times 46
Status Display for the ACR 47
Idle 47
Paying out 47
Rewinding 47
Lost communication with CCU 47
Blockage 47
Controlling the ACR 48
Controlling using the keyboard keys 48
Rewind cable back onto the drum 48
Decrease rewind speed 48
Increase rewind speed 48
Control using the Coloured Keys 49
Stopping Continuous Rewind 51
Clearing the Motor Stop Condition 55
End of the Cable Detection 57

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Removable Drip Tray 58
Troubleshooting 59
Technical Specifications 60
ACR350 - Automatic Cable Reel 60
ACR500 - Automatic Cable Reel 60
RJP Joystick Remote Control
Product Overview 63
Parts and Descriptions 64
Pairing RJP with ACR 65
Connecting RJP 66
RJP Operational Range and Disconnection 67
Mode Selection 67
Joystick Positions and Movement 68
Modes 69
ACR Only and ALL STOP! 72
ACR Blocked and Motor Stop Button Pressed 72
CCU and RJP Interactions 72
Charging the Battery 73
Useful Information
Product Serial Numbers 75
Service and Repair 75
WEEE Statement 76
Batteries 77

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Limited Warranty
Congratulations on the purchase of your Proteus
™
ACR (Automatic Cable
Reel). Our products are the result of many years experience and continuous
developments.
Conscientious manufacturing and checking are essential objectives
in our company.
Nevertheless failures cannot be excluded totally. If this occurs,
you are covered by our generous warranty. Please consider that even the best
products
can only be durable and work properly with the correct handling and
maintenance.
Extent of the Limited Warranty
Mini-Cam Limited warrants that your equipment will be in good working condition
and free of defects in material and/or workmanship for a period of one year.
If
failure occurs, which is provable due to a defect in material and/or workmanship,
we will remedy it free of charge during the warranty period. We reserve the right,
at our option, to repair the equipment or to replace the whole unit or the faulty
parts, or to refund the then current value of the equipment, if we are unable to
repair or replace the unit. The warranty is a return to base warranty and we are
not liable for any shipping costs.
Conditions of the Limited Warranty
Disassembling the camera, coiler, control unit or any part of the system, without
approval of the manufacturer, is forbidden! Non-compliance of this direction will
result in the loss of the warranty. The beginning of the warranty period is the date
of delivery. This limited warranty does not cover damage due to improper
treatment of the system, inadequate maintenance, alteration, repair, normal
wear and tear or external causes like lightning, fire or frost. The warranty does
not cover wear and tear parts like front camera lenses, O-rings, cable, push rod,
rod rollers
etc. If you require warranty service please return the system with the
original invoice
to your dealer or the nearest Mini-Cam Service Centre. Equipment
returned must be consigned carriage paid. We will not be liable for carriage costs.
Warranty Limitations
Our responsibility under this warranty is limited to repair, replacement or refund,
as set forth above. Mini-Cam Limited is not responsible for direct, special,
incidental or consequential damages resulting from any breach of warranty
including lost profits, downtime, goodwill, damage to or replacement of
equipment and/or property.
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Developed for use in a CCTV inspection van, the Proteus
™
ACR is fitted with
350/500 metres of high strength, Kevlar reinforced inspection cable. Ultra-smooth
operation is provided by the powerful, three phase motor and cable layering
mechanism, specially designed for uninterrupted, tangle free pay-out and re-
winding. A rigid, clear safety screen and protective cover prevents contact with
the cable whilst coiling, and for additional safety there is an instant motor stop
button.
The ACR will be factory mounted in the inspection van, on to the (VGP350/500)
Van Guide Pulley.
Operation is controlled using the hand held RJP Bluetooth
®
Joystick Remote
Control (included) which is also capable of controlling camera and crawler
functions, or use the ACR control panel buttons in conjunction with the dedicated
keys and intuitive on-screen display on the Proteus
™
VCU.
Built using high quality materials and state of the art technology the ACR is a
robust and powerful tool for use in harsh environments.
System Overview
NOTE!
Have the system regularly serviced by a Mini-Cam Authorised
Service Centre.

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CE Declaration
We Mini-Cam Ltd. Unit 4 Yew Tree Way, Stonecross Park, Golborne, Warrington,
WA3 3JD hereby declare that the product Proteus
™
AC350/ACR500 to which this
declaration refers is in compliance with the following standards or standardizing
documents:
EC Declaration of Conformity
The following are the stipulated operating and environmental conditions for said
compliance:
Residential, business, commercial, small-company and light
industrial environments.
This declaration is based on test report(s) of the relevant EMC testing laboratory.
EN61000-6-4: 2007 + A1: 2011 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 6-4:
Generic standards - Emissions for industrial
environment.
EN61000-6-2: 2005 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 6-2
Generic standards: Immunity for industrial
environment.
EN 300 328 V2.1.1 Wideband transmission systems; Data
transmission equipment operating in the
2,4 GHz ISM band and using wide band
modulation techniques; Harmonised Standard
covering the essential requirements of article
3.2 of Directive 2014/53/EU
EN61010-1:2010 Safety requirements for electrical equipment
for measurement, control, and laboratory use.
EHSR MSD Essential Health and Safety Requirements of
Machinery Safety Directive

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The staff assigned to tasks involving the ACR must have read and understood this
user manual completely before the start of the work. This applies equally to the
staff who only work on the inspection system infrequently, e.g. for maintenance,
repair or retrofitting work.
NOTE!
The operator of the ACR is obliged to ensure a safe and hazard-
free operation. This will be achieved by the following measures:
• Making the user manual available on the site of the use of
the ACR at all times.
• Check lists for maintenance and care.
• Regular reviews of the safety and hazard conditions.
NOTE!
Safety of persons!
The staff for operation, maintenance and upgrading must have
specialist expertise or be instructed by competent individuals.
Competent individuals must have adequate knowledge of the
ACR Automatic Cable Reel based on technical training and
experience. They must be familiar with the relevant work safety
regulations and accident prevention rules to an extent that they
are capable of judging the inspection system operational safety.
They must:
• Observe the operating manual for the workplace.
• Observe the relevant work safety regulations and accident
prevention rules.
• Seek instruction for the handling of hazardous substances.
• Adhere to the safety information described in this original
instruction manual..
• The operator must wear safety equipment that is appropriate
to the survey being performed (such as goggles, gloves, ear
protection and safety shoes, etc).
Warnings and Safety Measures

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Warnings and Safety Measures
Please read the safety measures closely and observe them. They preserve your
own safety, the safety of co-workers as well as the prevention of damage to the
ACR Automatic Cable Reel and its components.
CAUTION!
The operator must ensure that the Automatic Cable Reel is
used in a safe environment.
CAUTION!
Do not expose the ACR to water or liquids. The ACR has an
Environmental Protection rating of IP45.
CAUTION!
The ACR must not be operated if anything appears to be
damaged, defective, hot or erroneous.
CAUTION!
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the
manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may
be impaired.
CAUTION!
Do not place objects on or near to the hot parts of the ACR.
Always allow sufficient air circulation around the ACR.
DANGER!
Explosion Hazard!
The ACR Automatic Cable Reel is not suitable for explosive
environments.

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DANGER!
Risk of deadly injuries from electrical current!
The ACR Automatic Cable Reel can generate a high voltage
which can be considered hazardous. This hazardous voltage
may be exposed if the automatic cable reel
is opened while the
system is operational. Therefore
the ACR Automatic Cable Reel
should only be opened by a Mini-Cam Service Centre.
• There are no user serviceable parts or components within the
ACR.
DANGER!
Risk of deadly injuries from electrical current!
Only use an appropriately rated and approved cord set in
accordance with the regulation of the country in which this
system is used.
DANGER!
Risk of deadly injuries from electrical current!
The ACR can be used in wet environments that do not exceed
the Environmental Protection IP45 rating.

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Before First Use
Please notice the following sources of risk for serious or deadly injuries:
CAUTION!
Risk of serious injuries by a moving cable reel!
Ensure that the ACR is securely bolted to a stable platform,
capable of withstanding the forces of the ACR in operation.
CAUTION!
Risk of deadly injuries from electrical current!
• Ensure that no fluids can enter the control panel or penetrate
the housing of the cable reel. In case this happens, immediately
disconnect the power supply and inform the appropriately
trained staff or Mini-Cam Service Centre.
• Ensure that the electrical connection cables are intact and
that they cannot be bent or crushed. If you find cable damage,
immediately disconnect the power supply and inform the
appropriately trained staff or Mini-Cam Service Centre.
• Work on the electronics, which are not covered in this
document, shall only be carried out by trained specialist staff
or a Mini-Cam Service Centre.
• Maintenance and repair work, which is not covered in this
document, shall only be carried out by trained specialist staff at
a Mini-Cam Service Centre.
CAUTION!
Risk of serious injuries by falling cable reel!
When preparing the system for operation pay attention to the
crawler position, that it is not too close to the manhole. When
testing the driving function, the crawler might fall into the
manhole. Any person in the manhole may suffer serious
injuries.

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NOTE!
Avoid physical damage!
The operator of the Proteus
™
ACR is responsible for the
following aspects:
• Only use the inspection system for work that is appropriate
to the specifications.
• Observe the operational requirements for this inspection
system as described in this user manual.
• Keep the system clean. Observe the individual cleaning
instructions for this purpose.
Warnings and Safety Measures

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Personal Safety
Please read these personal safety measures closely and observe them. They
preserve your own safety, the safety of co-workers as well as the prevention of
damage to the ACR.
CAUTION!
To ACR is extremely heavy, and is too large for one person to
carry alone. A multi-person lift is required when handling.
CAUTION!
Ensure there is adequate lighting in the area were the ACR is
being operated, to ensure all controls and the cable can be
seen.
CAUTION!
To prevent against body entrapment, avoid wearing loose
clothing
or jewellery, and check same before and during use
of the ACR.
CAUTION!
Keep clear of the cable reel at all times during use, and
continuously check that the cable is unobstructed.
CAUTION!
Ensure animals and children are kept a safe distance away from
the cable reel when in use.
CAUTION!
Do not use the ACR near other equipment that may be
sensitive to electrical interference, such as a Pacemaker.
IMPORTANT!
Risk of damage to hearing!
Operators with sensitive hearing may consider ear protection.

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Personal Safety
CAUTION!
Keep cable clear at all times and continuously check cable is
clear.
CAUTION!
After powering off, leave the system for 5 seconds to
completely power itself down.
CAUTION!
Supervise the ACR at all times.
CAUTION!
The speed of the ACR winding and crawler can be set by
the operator – they must set speeds only to what they are
comfortable with.
CAUTION!
If in a two or more person team, stay in regular contact with
teammates.

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Maintenance
NOTE!
The operator of the system is responsible for the proper
disposal of the ACR. See information on page 77 regarding the
return of equipment at the end of the useful life.
To ensure the maximum service life of the PROTEUS™ inspection system the
individual modules and accessories belonging to the system have to be
independently maintained and kept clean. Moving parts, in particular, can have
improved operational life by frequent professional cleaning after inspections.
Also, the risk to the operator of infection can be significantly reduced by using a
cleaned system.
Take notice of the following comments on general maintenance:
• Keep the entire cable reel clean after each inspection.
• Thoroughly wipe the parts of the cable reel that have come
into contact with moisture and then dry them with a clean and
dry cloth.
• Keep all electrical connections and contacts free of dirt, grease
and moisture at all times.
• Never bend the cable of the system and avoid knots.
• Clean the cable with a rag when rewinding, ensuring to keep a safe
distance from the ACR
• Use water for cleaning without the addition of cleaning agents.
or solvents.
For detailed maintenance instructions for crawler, control unit and accessories
please read the comments in the description for each module. The specific
maintenance work steps will also be explained.
IMPORTANT!
Keep all electrical connections and contacts free of dirt,
grease and moisture at all times

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Cleaning
To minimise down time and subsequent repairs it is necessary to keep your ACR
Automatic Cable Reel clean. Please follow the instructions below to help avoid
disruption.
CAUTION!
Risk of fatal injuries caused by electrical current!
Ensure that no fluids can enter or penetrate the housing of the
ACR. If this happens, immediately disconnect the power supply
and inform the Mini-Cam Service Centre.
CAUTION!
Risk of fatal injuries caused by electrical current!
For all cleaning and maintenance work disconnect the system
from the power supply.
CAUTION!
High-pressure cleaners must not be used. It can cause
considerable damage to the ACR and RJP Joystick remote
Control.
Cleaning agents or solvents must not be used. These can
damage the seals and other materials on the system.
Only clean water should be used.
• Wipe clean the cable reel housing and lid using a damp (not
wet) cloth, then dry using a dry cloth. Only after this should
you loosen electrical connections.
• Immediately fit the protective caps after removing electrical
connections.