MREL STRATACAM User manual

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Operations Manual
Edition 1.0

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Copyright Information
Publication History
Edition 1.0, May 2015
This edition of the StrataCam™ Mini Borehole Camera manual.
MREL Group of Companies Limited (MREL) warrants that the product is free from Manufacturer’s defects for a period of one (1) year from
the date of shipment to the Customer. This Warranty covers all parts and labour.
MREL does not warrant that the product will meet the Customer’s requirements, or that it will operate in the combinations which may be
selected by the Customer.
MREL does not and cannot warrant the performance or results that may be obtained by using the product. Accordingly, the product and its
documentation are sold “as is” without warranty as to their performance, merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The Customer
assumes the entire risk as to the results and performance of the product.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
1.1 Congratulations On Your Purchase 2
1.2 Ensuring That All StrataCam™ Mini Hardware Has Been Received 2
1.3 StrataCam™ Mini Borehole Camera Overview 3
1.4 StrataCam™ Mini Cable Unit 4
Chapter 2: Hardware Components 5
2.1 StrataCam™ Mini Cable Unit 6
2.1.1 StrataCam™ Mini Cable Unit - Power Cable 6
2.1.2 StrataCam™ Mini Cable Unit - Monitor Mount 6
2.1.3 StrataCam™ Mini Cable Unit - Monitor 6
2.1.4 StrataCam™ Mini Cable Unit - Monitor Hood 6
2.1.5 StrataCam™ Mini Cable Unit - Monitor Remote and Manual 7
2.1.6 StrataCam™ Mini Cable Unit - Video Capture Device 7
2.2 StrataCam™ Mini Tripod 7
2.2.1 StrataCam™ Mini Encoder 7
2.3 StrataCam™ Mini Camerahead 7
2.4 StrataCam™ Mini Optional Equipment 8
2.4.1 StrataCam™ Mini Battery and Charger (Optional) 8
2.4.2 StrataCam™ Mini 12 VDC Portable DVR Video Recorder... 8
2.4.3 StrataCam™ Mini Tripod Weight (Optional) 8
Chapter 3: Setting Up the StrataCam™ Mini 9
3.1 StrataCam™ Mini Borehole Camera Setup 10
3.1.1 StrataCam™ Mini Tripod Setup 10
3.2 StrataCam™ Mini Camerahead Setup 13
3.2.1 StrataCam™ Mini Camerahead Setup - Camerahead Sheath 13
3.2.2 StrataCam™ Mini Camera Setup - Connecting Camerahead 13
3.2.3 StrataCam™ Mini Camerahead Setup - Reconnecting the... 13
3.2.4 StrataCam™ Mini Camerahead Setup - Complete 13
3.3 StrataCam™ Mini Monitor 14
3.3.1 StrataCam™ Mini - Monitor Mount 14
3.4 StrataCam™ Mini Connections 15
3.4.1 StrataCam™ Mini Connections - Encoder Cable 15
3.4.2 StrataCam™ Mini Connections - Power 16
3.4.3 StrataCam™ Mini Monitor Installation - Monitor Hood 16

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Chapter 4: StrataCam™ Mini Usage In The Field 17
4.1 StrataCam™ Mini Borehole Camera in the Field 18
4.1.1 Positioning Your StrataCam™ Mini Borehole Camera 18
4.1.2 Using The StrataCam™ Mini Borehole Camera 19
4.1.3 Lowering The StrataCam™ Mini Borehole Camera 19
4.1.4 Raising the StrataCam™ Mini Borehole Camera 20
4.2 Using the StrataCam™ Mini Video Capture Device 20
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting 21
5.1 Troubleshooting 22
Chapter 6: Contacting MREL for Technical Support 23
6.1 Contacting MREL 24

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Chapter 1
Introduction

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1.2 Ensuring That All StrataCam™ Mini Hardware Has Been
Received
1.1 Congratulations On Your Purchase
This section gives an overview of the StrataCam™ Mini Borehole Camera, a list of all the
components included and overviews of the StrataCam™ Mini Camerahead and the StrataCam™
Mini Cable Unit.
Congratulations on your purchase of a StrataCam™ Mini Borehole Camera system. This Operations Manual provides instructions on the
use of the camera and the hardware supplied with it.
Overview
NOTE: Images and details of these hardware components are presented in Chapter 2.
1. StrataCam™ Mini Cable Unit (as shown in Section 2.1)
2. StrataCam™ Mini Cable Unit - Power Cable (as shown in Section 2.1.1)
3. StrataCam™ Mini Cable Unit - Monitor Mount (as shown in Section 2.1.2)
4. StrataCam™ Mini Cable Unit - Monitor (as shown in Section 2.1.3)
5. StrataCam™ Mini Cable Unit - Monitor Hood (as shown in Section 2.1.4)
6. StrataCam™ Mini Cable Unit - Monitor Remote and Manual (as shown in Section 2.1.5)
7. StrataCam™ Mini Cable Unit - Video Capture Device (as shown in Section 2.1.6)
8. StrataCam™ Mini Tripod (as shown in Section 2.2)
9. StrataCam™ Mini Encoder (as shown in Section 2.2.1)
10. StrataCam™ Mini Camerahead (as shown in Section 2.3)
11. StrataCam™ Mini Battery (Optional) (as shown in Section 2.4.1)
12. StrataCam™ Mini DVR Recorder (Optional) (as shown in Section 2.4.2)
13. StrataCam™ Mini Tripod Weight (Optional) (as shown in Section 2.4.3)
Please check that all of the above components are accounted for before proceeding further in the manual. If a component is not present,
please contract MREL Group of Companies Limited.

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1.3 StrataCam™ Mini Borehole Camera Overview
1. Tripod Top
2. Encoder Carabiner
3. Encoder
4. Tripod Leg - Fixed Portion
5. Tripod Leg - Extendable Portion
6. Encoder Comms Cable
7. Camera Cable
8. Camera Cable Guide
9. Cable Reel Brake
10. Cable Reel Handle
11. Cable Reel
12. On / Off Switch
13. Display Monitor
14. Camerahead Sheath
15. Camerahead
16. Borehole Drill Cuttings
17. Borehole Collar
18. Borehole
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1. Monitor
2. Monitor Display Area
3. Monitor Mounting Bracket
4. V1 / V2 Button
5. Left Arrow Button
6. Menu Button
7. Right Arrow Button
8. Power Button
9. Video Cable from Monitor
10. Video Cable from Cable Unit
11. On / Off Switch
12. RCA Video Out Plug
13. Encoder Cable Plug
14. Power Cable Plug
15. Cable Reel Assembly
16. Camerahead Cable Guide
17. Moveable Monitor Mount
18. Mounting Arm
19. Camerahead Cable
20. Collaspable Reel Handle
21. Camerahead Cable on Reel
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Chapter 2
Hardware Components

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The StrataCam™ Mini Cable Unit of the unit houses the Camera Cable and Reel Assembly.
2.1.1 StrataCam™ Mini Cable Unit - Power Cable
This cable connects to a 12 Volt DC power source to the StrataCam™ Mini Cable Unit.
It provides power to the StrataCam™ Mini Borehole Camera.
2.1.2 StrataCam™ Mini Cable Unit - Monitor Mount
This is to attach the Monitor to the StrataCam™ Mini Cable Unit.
2.1.3 StrataCam™ Mini Cable Unit - Monitor
This is the main display for the StrataCam™ Mini Borehole Camera.
2.1.4 StrataCam™ Mini Cable Unit - Monitor Hood
This hood is affixed to the StrataCam™ Mini Cable Unit - Monitor with the provided
velcro fasteners and provides shade to the monitor for ease of use in direct sunlight or
bright conditions.
This Chapter describes all of the hardware components provided with the StrataCam™ Mini
Borehole Camera.
2.1 StrataCam™ Mini Cable Unit
Overview