Ress SK7 User manual

RESS
Manual
Camera SK7

Summary of the contents
Tips for inspection page 22
Troubleshooting / maintenance / service page 23
Camera SK7
page 3
page 4
page 5
page 6
page 7
page 8
page 9
- Commissioning / Safety Notes
- Start-up
- Start-up Carrying strap
- Start-up
- Working with the device Basic function / Power supply
- Control buttons
- Memory card / Technical data
page 10
page 11
- Start-up
- Working with the device / Technical data
Ball- & rotary-ball-camera
page 12
page 13
- Start-up
- Working with the device / Technical data
Camera-Wheel
page 15
page 16
page 17
page 18
page 19
page 20
page 21
page 22
- Additional lighting
- Centering spring
- Protection basket
- Viper connector
- Camera rod / repair kit ball & rotary-ball-camera
- Camera cable / meter-marker / roller stands
- Camera suitcases
- reflector / charger
Camera accessories
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Camera SK7
Art.-Nr. 2519
1. Delivery contents
- Monitor SK7
- 20 meter cable
- Charger
- SD-card
- Carrying straps
- Sun protection
2. Safety Notes
- The video inspection system is not waterproof!
- The video inspection system is not for use in the medical field!
- Any kind of reparations on inside of the unit, must be carried out, exclusively by qualified staff!
(If required, contact the RESS-customer service)
- The connection and disconnection, the respective components of the system, must always
be carried out without power supply!
- The video inspection system must be switched off after it has been used!
- To clean the monitor and the housing, please use a damp, clean cloth to prevent
scratches! We recommend a microfibre cloth.
- Please avoid contact with water of any kind.
- Please avoid collisions at any time! (use strap)
- Do not use aggressive cleanser for cleaning!
- Do not use the inspection system near a strong magnetic field!
- Avoid temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius. Only accomplish an inspection if heating is
switched off!
- This product has a certificate of conformity according to the guidelines 2004/108/EG.
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3.1 Start-up
1 Monitor
2 Microphone
3 SD-Card inserted
4 Revolving cable reel
5 LC-Display
6 Control keys
7 Loop to connect the carrying strap
8 Joystick control
9 Charging socket
10 Trimmer for basic position of
the Rotary-Ball-Camera
11 Voltage display/Meter counter
12 No special function
13 Gap to connect the carrying strap
14 SD-Cardslot
15 Buttons to open the compartment

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Camera system - SK7
3.2 Start-up
The buckles (1) can be removed...
... and remain on the device.
The carabines (2) must be threaded in the
lower loops and the upper holes. Make
sure, that the screwing is pointed out-
wards. Otherwise it can disturb the correct
function of the sun protection.
The shoulder strap can be connected
with the upper buckles.
So both strap-systems can be changed as needed.
Shoulder strap
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Carrying strap

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3. Start-up
The fixing brake clamps the cable to prevent an
unwinding during an inspection or transporting.
Always clamp the cable with the fixing brake, before
letting go of the cable during an inspection.
Connect the jack of the camera to the 12-pin
connector on the camera head. Please make sure
that the groove guide of the plug matches with the
socket. Screw the plug with the threaded screw tight.
Please note, that the camera can only be put into use,
when all connections of the system have been made
and the basic-unit is switched on. If this process was
successful, all lights on the inside of the camera,
which are used for the illumination of the chimney,
will turn on.
The Rotary-Ball-Camera can perform swinging or
pivoting movements or can run only in one direction.
This can be adjusted by using the stabilizer. The left
controller is responsible for the rotational movement,
and the right one for the pivoting movement. Turn
the trimmer until the desired setting is achieved.
For a detailed description, see page 11.
Stabilizer for the basic setting of the
Rotary-Ball-Camera.
1. With the power switch you put the device
in operation.
2. Reset meter counter
The meter counter will start automatically as soon as
you begin to unroll the cable. With the zero button (1)
the counter can be reset to zero anytime.

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Camera system - SK7
4. Working with the device
Basic functions
8 charging socket
Button 1: Video recording start/stop
Button 2: System settings
Button 3: Selection of video memory
Button 4: Photo storage
Button 5: Selection of photo memory
Button 6: Reset meter counter
Button 7: On/Off switch
Further functions at page 8.
microphone
Power supply
At a new purchase of the devices, the battery is pre-charged. The using time with a full charged
battery is approximately 180 minutes, depending on which camera head is connected. Over the
charging socket the Camera-Handset will be recharged. The delivery contents a charger. This will
recharge the battery. Charging takes round about 5 hours. The charger has an over-discharge-
protection. It automatically switches off when the battery is fully charged. If the device has not been
used for a long time, it is necessary to check, if the battery voltage has dropped. If this is the case,
then reconnect with charger. A fully charged battery has approx. 13 V.
Never forget to turn the camera off (6) at the end of an inspection, to avoid
discharging the battery unnecessarily! Press the button for 3 seconds.
Advice:
Connect the charger plug to the charging-socket (8). Then please
connect with a socket. The green light indicates, that the charger is
on. If the light is red, the battery is being charged. Charging is
completed when the red light switches off. The charger will switch
off automatically, so an overcharging is impossible.
By using the on/off switch (7) the whole camera system is put into use. While the system is switched
on, the continuous current battery voltage (in volts) will show on the LCD-display. The standby time
With button no.1 you start video recording. The sound will be recorded the same time. By pressing
the button again, the recording will stop. To save pictures press button no. 4. You can take a look at
the recordings by pressing button no.3 and for photos no. 5. (The sound can be heard only on a PC).
is approx. 3 hours, befor the device goes off. This will happen at 10.5 V.

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5. Control buttons
Basic functions
Other configuration of the control buttons
Button no. 1: Video recording
Button no. 2: System settings
Button no. 3: Selection of video memory
Button no. 4: Photo storage
Button no. 5: Selection of photo memory
Button no. 6: Reset meter counter
Button no. 7: On/Off switch
After opening the video memory (3)
Button no. 1: Scroll forward
Button no. 2: Start / Stop video
Button no. 3: Backward
Button no. 4: Delete (definitive delete press 2x)
After opening the photo memory (5)
Button no. 1: Scroll forward
Button no. 3: Backward
Button no. 4: Delete (definitive delete press 2x)
Button no. 5: Escape
It will switch back to the live image automatically,
if there is no selection within 10 seconds.
After opening the system settings (4)
The active number of current setting is marked yellow.
Button no. 1: Counting up
Button no. 2: Next
Button no. 3: Exit menu
Button no. 4: Back
Button no. 5: Count down
DATE: Setting of date year/month/day
TIME: Setting of hour : minutes
REC MODE: Does not have to be changed. Can
stand on PICTURE or AVI.
REC TIME: Setting of running time: 5-120 sec.
BRIGHTNESS: Setting of display
CONTAST: Setting of display
SATURATION: Setting of display
TIMEDISPLAY Fade in/out the date/time with
OFF: button no.1
EXIT: Back to live image
Exit the menu, by pressing button no.3 or by selecting
EXIT in the menu and press no.1 or 5. It will switch
back to the live image automatically, if there is no
selection within 10 seconds.
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Camera systems - Monitor Case
6. Memory card
7. Technical data
Overall dimension 307 x 285 x 200 (L / W / H)
Weight ca. 4,9 kg
Cable length 20 meters
Monitor 7" TFT color screen 156 x 86 mm
Storage media 4 GB SD-card
1 photo 32 kb (720x576 pixel)
120 second video 42 MB
Power supply NiMh 12 V/3200 mAh
Voltage monitoring LC-Display
Operating time ca. 3 hours (depending on the camera head that is being used)
Charging time ca. 5 hours
Insert the SD-card with the writing at bottom until you
hear a "click". Now the SD-card is locked and ready
to be used. To remove, please push the SD-card
until you hear a "click" again. The card will pop out
automatically. Now it can be connected to a reading
device (not supplied).
The SD-card slot is on the right side of the Monitor-
unit. The delivery contents an SD-card, where photos
and movies are saved onto.

Ball-camera
Art.-Nr. 2539
Rotary-Ball-Camera
Art.-Nr. 2561
Miniature camera RS29.2
Art.-Nr. 2565
10 RESS Camera systems - Camera heads
- The video inspection system is not waterproof!
- The video inspection system is not for use in the medical field!
- Any kind of reparations on inside of the unit, must be carried out, exclusively by qualified
Staff! (If required, contact the RESS-customer service)
- The connection and disconnection, the respective components of the system, must always
be carried out without power supply!
- Please avoid collisions at any time! (use strap)
- Do not use aggressive cleanser for cleaning!
- Do not clean the device with a high-pressure jet!
1. safety Notes
2. Start-up
Connect the camera cable with the 12-pin connector on the camera head. Please make sure that
the guidance of the cable matches with the jack. Screw the plug connection with the thread tight.
The camera can only be used, if all connections to the system have been made and the basic unit
is switched on. If this process was successful, all lights on the inside of the camera, which are
used for the illumination of the chimney, will turn on. The Rotary-Ball-Camera is because off its
small size, suitable for the inspections of chimneys and exhaust pipes with a diameter starting by
55 mm.
The Ball-Camera and the Miniature Camera RS29 are intended for exhaust-gas-lines. The optimal
application field for the Ball-Camera are pipes from 80 up to 120 mm. For the Miniature
Camera RS29, pipes from 50 mm. Several 90° curves are possible!

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Camera systems - Camera heads
3. Working with the device
4. Technical data
Never attempt to hold or rotate thecamera head of the
rotary-ball-camera by hand! The mechanics would be
damaged!
Attention!
Modular unit: CCD
Lens: 3,6 mm
Diameter: 49 mm
Length: 134 mm
Lighting: 15 LEDs
Weight: 280 g
Sharpness zone: ab 1 cm
Operating voltage: 10,5 – 12,5 Volt
Light sensitivity: 0,8 Lux
Specifics:
Pan range: 0° - 90°
Rotation range: endless
Rotary-Ball-Camera Ball-Camera Miniature-Camera RS29.2
CCD
3,6 mm
49 mm
55 mm
15 LEDs
90 g
ab 1 cm
10,5 - 12,5 Volt
0,8 Lux
CCD
2,5 mm
29 mm
126 mm
12 SMDs
129 g
ab 1 cm
10,5 - 12,5 Volt
0,3 Lux
Field of view: 135°
Upon delivery it is possible, that the camera rotates too far or not at all. Please adjust by setting
the trim regulators as needed. The left trim regulator is to control the rotation of the camera and
the right one to control the movement.
Trim regulator: for basic position of Rotary-Ball-Camera.
Turn left trim regulator until the camera stops rotating automatically.
If camera no longer moves and just looks forward: This means, that the right trim
regulator must have been turned completely to the left. To set back, turn slowly
clockwise until camera head starts moving again. Now the Camera head can be
controlled with the joystick. Push the joystick down, and then pull up. If it moves
to quickly, regulate movement by turning the trim regulator slowly anticlockwise
until movement in both directions have the same speed.
When camera head is on 90° pan and does not turn back into initial situation, turn
the right trim regulator slowly anticlockwise, until camera head starts moving again.
Now the Camera head can be controlled with the joystick. Push the joystick down,
and then pull up. Adjust trim regulator until speed of both movements are equal.
Readjustment the constant rotation
Readjustment the constant movement

Mini-Camera Viper
Combine-Camera Viper
Art.-Nr. 2570/0863005
Art.-Nr. 2571
12 RESS Camera systems - Camera Vipers
- The plugs of the Camera-Viper are not waterproof! Please avoid contact with water of any kind.
- The video inspection system is not for use in the medical field!
- Any kind of reparations on inside of the unit, must be carried out, exclusively by qualified Staff!
(If required, contact the RESS-customer service)
- The connection and disconnection, the respective components of the system, must always be
carried out without power supply!
- During unwinding the rod, do not place your fingers between the spokes of the viper!
- The video inspection system must be switched off after it has been used!
- Please avoid collisions at any time! (use strap)
- Do not use aggressive cleanser for cleaning!
- Do not pull the GFK-rod over a sharp edge!
- Only clean the GFK-rod while connected with the camera head, to avoid moisture and
dirt getting into the connections.
- Please avoid high temperature at all times! Do not underestimate the high temperatures in
your car during the summer period!
1. Safety Notes

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Camera systems - Camera Vipers
2. Special Instructions
3. Start-up
Before using the unit, please control if it has been damaged or if it is dirty. Particular the
connectors and the thread have to be dry and clean. The connection and disconnection of the
respective components of the system must always be carried out, without power supply!
The GFK-rod is exclusively for leading and for the power supply of the camera heads. It should
never be used as a sweeping rod or as a pull rope! To guarantee a precise meter counter, the
GFK-rod has to be rolled up completely to the viper (there is no absolute 100% accuracy). Before
rolling it up, please switch the on basic unit.
Connect the jack of the camera to the 12-pin
connector next to the handle. Please make sure
that the groove guide of the plug matches with
the socket. After connecting cable and jack
gently, tighten the thread by hand. Now the
camera head can be fixed at the end of the
GFK-rod.
Camera-Viper with a precise meter counter
To reset use red button
To guarantee a precise meter counter, the
GFK-rod has to be rolled up completely to the
viper (no absolute 100% accuracy). There is a
slight tolerance deviation, depending on how
good the GFK-rod was rolled up.

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Please do not pull or push the GFK-rod over sharp edges! Never fall below the minimum bending
radius to avoid the GFK-rod of snapping. Always wear working gloves to prevent injuries. Always
hold the rod close to the attachment point, otherwise it can break. By reeling the rod in, it should
be cleaned using a damp, clean cloth, to prevent dirtying the drum.
4. Inspection
5. Technical data
Using vipers with a digital meter counter, a display
will appear in the bottom corner. During the
inspection, it is possible to reset the meter counter
to zero by pressing the red button on the case of
the axis. This is quite useful if you need to do a
relative measurement. This is possible in both ways.
Mini-Viper Combi-Viper
Weight: 1,7 kg 3,1 kg
Basket diameter: 32 cm 42 cm
GFK-rod Ø: 5 mm 6 mm
Storage temperature: _____ -20° C bis +50° C ______
Operating temperature : _____ 0 ° C bis +50° C ______
Integrated signal lines: 4 x 0,3 mm² 6 x 0,5 mm²
Meter counter: Reflective sensors and microcontrollers

Additional lighting
Art.-Nr. 2582
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Camera systems - Additional lighting
1. Delivery contents
- Light ring
- Adapter cable
- 2 x Velcro
Slide the ring carefully over the case of the rotary-ball-head and
then fix it with the setscrew.
Now the adapter cable needs to be connected between the
rotary-ball-camera and the camera-system-cable. The
cable from the additional lamp ring should be led down
from the camera head to the cable branch at the adapter
cable and then plugged into the socket.
Attention: Only connect the lamp ring and the cable,
without power supply!
Once everything is connected properly, please fasten the connecting cable to the additional lighting by
using the velcro, so that the cable does not interfere during work or gets stuck.
Attention: Do not tighten the locating screw by force, otherwise
it could damage the casing of the rotary ball camera!
The short velcro ist for the adapter cable und
the long velcro for the rotary ball camera. Pull
the end of the velcro through the metal ring to
close.

Centering Spring
Art.-Nr. 2578
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Turn both ends gently towards each
other and then push together.
The small ring has to lie underneath
the big ring. Hold the spring with
one hand.
Push the rotary ball camera gently through
the big ring and screw it into the small ring.
Do not touch the head of the camera!
Let the big ring slowly slide up.
By turning the knurled screw, the spring
can be brought into the position you need.
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5.
Attention: Please make sure that the
threads have been connected even with
each other, otherwise the thread in the
spring will be damaged!

Protection Basket
Centering Screw
Art.-Nr. 25782
Art.-Nr. 2572
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Camera systems - Centering Spring / Screw
Fixing screw
To protect the rotatable part of the rotary-ball-camera during use, please place the protection basket
over the casing, until you reach the impact ring and secure with the knurled screw.
The view and lighting is only affected minimal, but the protection of the camera is maximized!
Attention: Do not fasten the fixing screw with pressure, otherwise the casing of the rotary ball camera
could be damaged!
Using the centering screw, any kind of stars with a hole of
Ø 28 can be fixed to the camera, so it is centered during
work (chimney or a exhaust gas pipe). We recommend to
use a star that is quite soft and not to thick, to prevent the
sight of being too clouded by soot and dust. Simply fix
behind the camera head. The camera system cable is
connected like usual.

Viper Connector
To inspect from the bottom up.
Screw on to the existing sweeping viper.
Art.-Nr. 2564
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2. Connect the viper connector with the
M10 thread to a reel or a rod.
Screw the rotary ball camera into
the viper connector.
Do not keep the cable to long.
Unscrew and then tighten the cable
jack.
Screw the protecting cap on to the
viper connector.
Attention:
Fasten straightly, otherwise the
thread could be damaged!

Camera reels
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Camera systems - accessories
20 meter, Ø 5 mm, 12-pin camera head connector for min camera reel
Art.-Nr. 0863014
20 meter, Ø 6 mm, 12-pin camera head connector for min camera reel
Art.-Nr. 25567
Repair-Kit
Protection
Suitable for the ball camera, the rotary
ball camera and miniature camera head
RS29.2
Silicone glue, 2x glass panels
Art.-Nr. 2542
For miniature camera head RS29.2
Art.-Nr. 2599
To push up the ball camera / rotary ball
camera - 12/12 pin
Ø 6 mm 3 meter Art.-Nr. 25928
Ø 6 mm 5 meter Art.-Nr. 25927
Replacement bars

Camera cable
Meter-marker, self-sticking
Chimney roller guide
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2 meter, 12 pin with for connectingangle plug
Mini-Handset & camera viper
Art.-Nr. 2586-J
20 meter, 12 pin with angle plug
Art.-Nr. 2580-J
10 meter, 12 pin with to extendstraight plug
Art.-Nr. 25512-J
20 meter, 12 pin with to extendstraight plug
Art.-Nr. 25800-J
12 pin with angle plug Metric cable 20 m,
Art.-no. 2585-J
, 12 pin with angle plug Metric cabele 30 m
Art.-no. 25802-J
2 x 1 up to 20 m Art.-Nr. 2594-J
1 x 1 up to 40 m Art.-Nr. 25941-J
For chimney-door, angled Art.-Nr. 0042-B
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For chimney head, flat Art.-Nr. 0043-B