Mini?Cam Proteus Lite User guide

Original Instruction Manual
Version C

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This instruction manual is applicable to the Proteus
™
Lite inspection system.
A standard system and available options are covered by this document.
Depending on your system configuration you may lack some of the features
mentioned in 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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Warranty 9
Limited Warranty ..........................................................................................9
Extent of the Limited Warranty .....................................................................9
Conditions of the Limited Warranty ..............................................................9
Warranty Limitations.....................................................................................9
Introduction 10
Text Conventions 11
Danger, Caution and Note ..........................................................................11
Bold Font....................................................................................................11
Lists............................................................................................................11
Menu Selections .........................................................................................11
Product Description 12
EC Declaration of Conformity 13
CE Declaration ...........................................................................................13
System Overview 14
Warnings, Safety Measures and Care 15
Before first use 17
Safety Measures 19
Maintenance 21
Cleaning 22
Checking Plug and Socket Connections ......................................................23
Connecting the Proteus™ Lite System 24
Connection of Cabling between Control Unit and Cable Reel .....................25
Connection of Cabling between Cable Reel and Crawler ............................26
Disconnecting Cabling between Cable Reel and Crawler ............................27
Manual Elevator..........................................................................................28
Connection of Camera to Crawler ..............................................................29
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Connection of Auxiliary Module to Crawler ................................................31
Pressurising the Proteus™ Lite inspection system ........................................32
Instructions for Pressurising the CPL150 Crawler.........................................33
Testing the system ......................................................................................34
Lowering the Crawler into the Manhole......................................................35
CCU208 - Control Unit 36
CCU Overview............................................................................................37
ON/OFF button.................................................................................38
ALL STOP button ..............................................................................38
Power ON sequence .........................................................................39
Power OFF sequence ........................................................................39
Crawler function keys.......................................................................40
Survey function keys.........................................................................41
Camera function keys.......................................................................43
Snapshot key....................................................................................44
Recording and Playback keys ............................................................44
QWERTY keys...................................................................................44
Pressurising Operation Mode............................................................45
Connections and Descriptions.....................................................................46
Front view ........................................................................................46
Rear view .........................................................................................47
WiFi Module...............................................................................................48
Using WiFi........................................................................................49
Connecting to your PC ....................................................................52
File Sharing ......................................................................................53
Wincan Web ....................................................................................53
Share Status .....................................................................................54
Information and Care .................................................................................55
Cleaning...........................................................................................55
Maintenance ....................................................................................55
Technical Details - CCU208 .........................................................................56
RMPL250 - Cable Reel 57
Connections and Descriptions.....................................................................58
Cable Layering Arm ....................................................................................59

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Cleaning and Maintenance...............................................................59
Friction Brake..............................................................................................61
Winding Handle .........................................................................................62
Information and Care .................................................................................63
Cleaning...........................................................................................63
Maintenance ....................................................................................63
Proteus™ Crawler CPL150 64
CPL150 Connections and Descriptions........................................................65
Information and Care ................................................................................66
Pressurisation ...................................................................................66
Cleaning...........................................................................................66
Crawler wheels.................................................................................66
Maintenance ....................................................................................66
CAM026 – Pan & Rotate Camera Module 67
Connections and Descriptions.....................................................................68
Technical Details CAM026 ..........................................................................68
Pressurising CAM026..................................................................................69
CAM027 – Axial Camera Module 70
Connections and Descriptions.....................................................................71
Technical Details CAM027 ..........................................................................71
ALB300 - Auxiliary Module 72
Connections and Descriptions.....................................................................73
Technical Details ALB300 ............................................................................73
Information and Care of Camera Modules ..................................................74
Pressurisation ...................................................................................74
Cleaning...........................................................................................74
Maintenance ....................................................................................74
Reporting Software 75
Principle......................................................................................................76
Basic Usage ................................................................................................77
Quick User Guide 78
Create a New Project ..................................................................................78

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Choose Which Project to use ......................................................................78
Create a Section in the Project ....................................................................79
Select the Project Section to use .................................................................79
Enter the Section Header Information .........................................................79
Start Your Survey ........................................................................................80
Create a New Observation .........................................................................81
Review Your Survey ...................................................................................82
End Your Survey ........................................................................................82
Create Your Report Documents...................................................................83
Detailed User Guide 84
Using Projects .............................................................................................84
The Projects List appears...................................................................84
Choose New Project or an Existing Project ........................................85
If you chose to create a New Project .................................................85
The Projects List appears...................................................................86
The project is now opened ...............................................................87
Using Project Sections.................................................................................88
The list of Existing Sections is shown.................................................88
If you chose to create a new section .................................................89
The Sections List appears..................................................................89
The Section is now opened...............................................................90
Preparing for the Survey .............................................................................91
Entering Survey Header Information .................................................91
For each Header Information item, you can choose whether.............92
Beginning the Survey..................................................................................95
Performing the Survey ................................................................................96
Creating Defect Observations ...........................................................96
Ending the Survey.....................................................................................100
Reviewing the Survey................................................................................101
Viewing the Observations...............................................................101
Editing an Existing Observation.................................................................102
Creating a New Observation.....................................................................103
Creating Reports.......................................................................................104
Creating Reports for the Whole Project...........................................104
Creating Reports for a Selected Section ..........................................106

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WEEE Statement 109
Information on Disposal for Business Users ...............................................109
In the European Union..............................................................................109
For Spain ..................................................................................................109
Countries outside the EU ..........................................................................109
Batteries 110
Product Serial Numbers 111
Useful Information 111
Notes 113

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Warranty
Limited Warranty
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Proteus
™
Lite Inspection System.
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
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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Introduction
Mini-Cam’s Proteus
™
Lite brings together, the tried and trusted performance and
reliability of the Proteus family, in a value for money, entry level system. Proteus
Lite is the ideal starter kit for a one-man operation, integration into a small
inspection van, or a low-cost option for larger companies to use for off-road,
remote locations. Proteus Lite provides all the resources required to undertake
efficient, easy to perform inspections, and with ProPIPE+ and WinCan Embedded
software as standard, you can deliver accurate, detailed reports, instantly on-site.
The system comprises a CCU208 Control Unit, RMPL250 Reel, CPL150 Crawler
and CAM026 Pan & Rotate Camera.
(CAM027 Axial Camera can be purchase as an optional extra)

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Text Conventions
Danger, Caution and Note
In this user manual the following symbols are used:
DANGER!
Danger means a potentially dangerous situation that can cause death or
severe bodily injury. The icon identifies the type of risk.
CAUTION!
Caution means that the system or equipment can be damaged or data
lost. The icon identifies the type of risk.
NOTE!
Notes are used to convey throughout this manual important
information or guidance for system use.
Bold Font
Bold font is used for important words (For example: This must not be done in
reverse order).
Lists
Lists are marked as follows:
• item 1
• item 2
Procedures that must be performed in a specific order appear in numbered lists
like this:
1Perform this step first.
2Perform this step second.
Menu Selections
When describing control unit operation, sequential menu selections are
described in the following format:
Setup > Camera > Enable Backeye Camera > OK
This example describes pressing the Setup key and selecting the Camera and
Backeye options, and finally pressing the OK key.

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Product Description
The inspection system Proteus
™
Lite is a modular system designed for, but not
limited to, inspecting pipeline systems. Using a variety of colour cameras,
optional modules and accessories, the Proteus
™
Lite platform offers everything
needed for professional pipeline inspection.
The comprehensive list of modules and accessories allow inspection of pipes
equal to and greater than 150mm diameter. Different wheel sets and accessories
allow the crawler to be centred in pipe sizes from 150mm to 1000mm.
The Auxiliary Light with Backeye Camera provides additional forward illumination
and a colour rear view camera with illumination to aid manoeuvring the crawler
in reverse. The system uses a control unit with twin joysticks, keyboard, and
reporting software developed in-house by Mini-Cam.
Built using high quality materials and state of the art technology the
Proteus
™
Lite inspection system is a robust and powerful tool for use in harsh
environments.

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EC Declaration of Conformity
CE Declaration
We Mini-Cam Ltd. Unit 4 Yew Tree Way, Stonecross Park, Golborne, Warrington,
WA3 3JD hereby declare that the product PROTEUS™ to which this declaration
refers is in compliance with the following standards or standardizing documents:
EN61000-6-2:2005 Generic standards - Immunity for industrial environments.
EN61000-6-4:2007 Generic standards - Emission for industrial environments
measurement, control, and laboratory use.
EHSR MSD Essential Health and Safety requirements of Machinery
Safety Directive.
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.

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System Overview
The Proteus
™
Lite inspection system consists of the following main components:
• Control Unit (A)
• Cable Reel (B)
• Crawler (C)
• Camera (D)
A typical configuration is shown in this illustration:
*not to scale
B
CD
A

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Warnings, Safety Measures and Care
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
Proteus
™
Lite inspection system and its components.
CAUTION!
The operator of the Proteus
™
Lite inspection system must be trained
by either Mini-Cam or one of its authorised representatives before
using the system.
CAUTION!
Despite all of the safety functions built into the system, the operator is
not exonerated in any way from his/her duty of care. Thus the user
alone is responsible for any damage caused as a result of misuse.
CAUTION!
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer,
the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
DANGER!
Risk of deadly injuries from electrical current!
The mains plug and or IEC connector of the PSU is the supply isolation
device and must be easily accessible.
DANGER!
Risk of deadly injuries from electrical current!
• The power supply for the crawler can generate a high voltage
which can be considered hazardous, however this supply cannot
be switched on unless all parts of the system are connected.
Consequently this supply is not accessible, and as soon as any
connection is exposed or disconnected the power supply will
automatically shut off.
• This hazardous voltage may be exposed if the control unit, cable
reel or crawler is opened while the system is operational. Therefore
the modules of the system should only be opened by a
Mini-Cam Service Centre.

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• There are no user serviceable components within any module in
the system.
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!
Although the cable reel and crawler could be used in wet environments
the external PSU is for indoor use only (as marked on its label) and must
not be used in wet areas.
DANGER!
Risk of deadly injuries from electrical current!
Only the power supply supplied as part of the Proteus
™
inspection
system can be used and should NOT be replaced by any other.

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Before first use
Please notice the following sources of risk for serious or deadly injuries:
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 crawler!
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.
CAUTION!
Hazard of infection and contamination of fresh water!
Never alternate the use of the inspection system for inspections in
wastewater and freshwater! Even a thorough cleaning of the system
will not ensure sufficient protection against contamination.
For inspections in wastewater and freshwater use a separate inspection
system for each. Bacteria can lead to an infection. All individuals
employed for the work must be advised of the hazards and must be
instructed in the required safety measures.

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CAUTION!
Explosion hazard!
Do not use the inspection system in pipelines which might have
contained explosive substances, such as gas or solvents. If this kind
of application should be required, contact Mini-Cam Ltd to obtain
information on system components destined for this purpose.
CAUTION!
Suffocation hazard!
Before and while lowering the crawler into the pipe system it is
necessary to perform a safety test with a certified gas detector.

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Safety Measures
The staff assigned to tasks involving the Proteus
™
Lite inspection system 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 this inspection system is obliged to ensure a safe
and hazard-free operation. This may be achieved by the following
measures:
• Making the user manual available on the site of the use of the
inspection system 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 Proteus
™
Lite
inspectionsystem 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 user manual.
• The operator must wear safety equipment that is appropriate to
the survey being performed (such as goggles, gloves, safety
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NOTE!
Avoid physical damage!
The operator of the Proteus
™
Lite inspection system 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.