RIDGID SeeSnake CS1000 User manual
Operator’s Manual
ii Ridge Tool Company
Table of Contents
Recording Form for Machine Serial Number ��1
Safety Symbols��������������������������������������������������2
General Safety Rules ����������������������������������������2
Work Area Safety���������������������������������������������������� 2
Electrical Safety������������������������������������������������������ 2
Personal Safety ������������������������������������������������������ 3
Equipment Use and Care ��������������������������������������� 3
Battery Use and Care��������������������������������������������� 3
Service�������������������������������������������������������������������� 4
Specic CS1000 Safety Information ����������������4
Description, Specications, and Standard
Equipment����������������������������������������������������������5
Description�������������������������������������������������������������� 5
Specications ��������������������������������������������������������� 5
Standard Equipment����������������������������������������������� 5
CS1000 Components�����������������������������������������6
Icon Legend �������������������������������������������������������8
Pre-Operation Inspection����������������������������������8
Work Area and Equipment Set Up ������������������8
Equipment Set Up ���������������������������������������������9
Placement �������������������������������������������������������������� 9
Tilt Stand ���������������������������������������������������������������� 9
Front Cover������������������������������������������������������������� 9
Connecting the CS1000 ����������������������������������10
System Connector������������������������������������������������ 10
Additional CS1000 Ports �������������������������������������� 10
Powering the CS1000��������������������������������������11
Battery Operation ������������������������������������������������� 11
External Power ����������������������������������������������������� 12
CS1000 Operating Instructions����������������������12
Powering ON the CS1000 ������������������������������������ 12
Interface Overview�������������������������������������������13
Software Interface ������������������������������������������������ 13
Live View �������������������������������������������������������������� 13
Dashboard������������������������������������������������������������ 13
Status Bar������������������������������������������������������������� 14
Keypad Overviews�������������������������������������������16
Mini Keypad���������������������������������������������������������� 16
Main Keypad��������������������������������������������������������� 16
Additional Controls ����������������������������������������������� 17
Using the Zero Key ���������������������������������������������� 18
Using the Sonde Key ������������������������������������������� 18
Starting a New Job ���������������������������������������������� 19
Documenting an Inspection ���������������������������20
Performing Inspections with Autolog ������������������� 20
Recording Video ��������������������������������������������������� 20
Taking Still Photos ������������������������������������������������ 21
Adding Notes to Photos���������������������������������������� 21
Adding Issue Tags to Photos �������������������������������� 21
Annotating an Inspection by Voice ����������������������� 23
Adding a New Session ����������������������������������������� 23
Adding Job Information����������������������������������������� 24
Reviewing Jobs ���������������������������������������������������� 24
Previewing Reports ���������������������������������������������� 26
Closing a Job�������������������������������������������������������� 28
Resuming a Closed Job ��������������������������������������� 28
Powering OFF the CS1000 ���������������������������������� 28
Recycling Jobs ����������������������������������������������������� 29
Conguring the CS1000����������������������������������29
Main Menu������������������������������������������������������������ 29
Customizing Settings ������������������������������������������� 30
Delivering Reports ������������������������������������������32
Customer Direct Reports�������������������������������������� 32
HQ Compatible Reports ��������������������������������������� 34
Do More with SeeSnake HQ �������������������������������� 35
Maintenance Instructions �������������������������������36
Cleaning ��������������������������������������������������������������� 36
Accessories ���������������������������������������������������������� 36
Transport and Storage������������������������������������������ 37
Service and Repair����������������������������������������������� 37
Disposal������������������������������������������������������������37
Battery Disposal ��������������������������������������������������� 37
Appendix A: Issue Tags ����������������������������������38
Trouble Shooting���������������������������������������������39
Notes
Lifetime Warranty ����������������������������Back Cover
Record the Serial Number of your unit below and retain for your records�
See nameplate for serial number�
Serial
Number
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General Safety Rules
WARNING
Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to
follow the warnings and instructions may result in
electric shock, re, and/or serious injury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!
Work Area Safety
• Keep your work area clean and well lit� Cluttered
or dark areas invite accidents�
• Do not operate equipment in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
ammable liquids, gases or dust. Equipment
can create sparks which may ignite the dust or
fumes�
• Keep children and bystanders away while
operating equipment� Distractions can cause
you to lose control�
Electrical Safety
• Power Tool Plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way� Do not use
any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power
tools.Unmodiedpugsandmatchingoutletswill
reduce the risk of electric shock�
• Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges
and refrigerators� There is an increased risk
of electrical shock if your body is earthed or
grounded�
• Do not expose equipment to rain or wet
conditions� Water entering equipment will
increase the risk of electrical shock�
• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool�
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges
or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords
increase the risk of electric shock�
• If operating equipment in a damp location
is unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit
interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of a
GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock�
• Keep all electrical connections dry and off
the ground� Do not touch equipment or plugs
with wet hands� This reduces the risk of electrical
shock�
Safety Symbols
In this operator’s manual safety symbols and signal
words are used to communicate important safety
information� This section is provided to improve
understanding of these signal words and symbols�
This is the safety alert symbol. It is
used to alert you to potential personal
injury hazards� Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to
avoid possible injury or death�
DANGER indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury�
WARNING indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury�
CAUTION indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury�
NOTICE indicates information that
relates to the protection of property�
This symbol means read the operator’s
manual carefully before using the
equipment� The operator’s manual
contains important information on
the safe and proper operation of the
equipment�
This symbol means always wear safety
glasses with side shields or goggles
when handling or using this equipment�
This symbol indicates risk of electrical
shock�
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Personal Safety
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating equipment� Do
not use equipment while you are tired or under
the inuence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating equipment
may result in serious personal injury�
• Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection� Protective equipment such
as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or
hearing protection used appropriately will reduce
personal injuries�
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times� This enables better control
of the equipment in unexpected situations�
• Dress properly� Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry
or long hair can be caught in moving parts�
Equipment Use and Care
• Do not force equipment� Use the correct
equipment for your application� The correct
equipment will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it is designed�
• Do not use equipment if the power switch
does not turn it ON and OFF� Any equipment
that cannot be controlled with the power switch is
dangerous and must be repaired�
• Disconnect the plug from the power source
and/or the battery pack from the equipment
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories or storing� Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of injury�
• Store idle equipment out of the reach of
children and do not allow persons unfamiliar
with the equipment or these instructions to
operate the equipment� Equipment can be
dangerous in the hands of untrained users�
• Maintain equipment� Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, missing parts, breakage
of parts and any other condition that may affect
the equipment’s operation� If damaged, have the
equipment repaired before use� Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained equipment�
• Use the equipment and accessories in
accordance with these instructions, taking
into account the working conditions and the
work to be performed� Use of the equipment for
operations different from those intended could
result in a hazardous situation�
• Use only accessories that are recommended
by the manufacturer for your equipment�
Accessories that may be suitable for one piece
of equipment may become hazardous when used
with other equipment�
• Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil
and grease� This allows for better control of the
equipment�
Battery Use and Care
• Recharge only with the charger specied by
the manufacturer� A charger that is suitable for
onetypeofbatterypackmaycreateariskofre
when used with another battery pack�
• Use equipment only with specically
designated battery packs� Use of any other
batterypacksmaycreateariskofinjuryandre.
• Do not probe battery with conductive objects.
Shorting of battery terminals may cause
sparks, burns or electrical shock� When battery
pack is not in use, keep it away from other
metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys,
nails, screws or other small metal objects that
can make a connection from one terminal to
another� Shorting the battery terminals together
maycauseburnsorare.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If
contact accidentally occurs, ush with water. If
liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical
help� Liquid ejected from the battery may cause
irritation or burns�
• Use and store batteries and chargers in dry,
appropriate temperature areas� Extreme
temperatures and moisture can damage batteries
and result in leakage, electrical shock, re or
burns� See charger manual for more information�
• Do not cover charger while in use. Proper
ventilation is required for correct operation�
Coveringchargerinusecouldresultinre.
• Properly dispose of batteries� Exposure to high
temperatures can cause the batteries to explode,
so do not dispose of in a re. Some countries
have regulations concerning battery disposal�
Please follow all applicable regulations�
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Service
Have your equipment serviced by a qualied repair
person using only identical replacement parts�
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained� Remove the batteries and refer servicing
toqualiedservicepersonnelunderanyofthefollowing
conditions:
• If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into
product�
• If the product does not operate normally by following
the operating instructions�
• If the product has been dropped or damaged in any
way�
• When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance�
Specic CS1000 Safety Information
WARNING
This section contains important safety information
that is specic to the CS1000. Read these
precautions carefully before using the CS1000
to reduce the risk of electrical shock, re or other
serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Keep this manual with the equipment for use by the
operator� If you have any questions concerning this
RIDGID product:
- Contact SeeSnake Support at HQSupport@
seesnake�com for questions relating to HQ or the
CS1000
- Contact your local RIDGID®distributor�
- Visitwww.RIDGID.com orwww.RIDGID.eutond
your local Ridge Toll contact point�
- Contact Ridge Tool Technical Services Department
at rtctechservices@emerson�com, or in the U�S�
and Canada call (800)-519-3456�
• An improperly grounded electrical outlet
can cause electrical shock and or severely
damage equipment� Always check work area for
a properly grounded electrical outlet� Presence of
a three-prong or GFCI outlet does not insure that
the outlet is properly grounded� If in doubt, have
the outlet inspected by a licensed electrician�
• Power the CS1000 only with a specically
designated battery or a double insulated
power supply� This minimizes the risk of electrical
hazards from moisture or faulty electrical outlets�
• Do not operate this equipment if operator
or CS1000 are standing in water. Operating
CS1000 while in water increases the risk of
electrical shock�
• The CS1000 is not waterproof. It is dust-
resistant and splash-resistant� Do not expose the
equipment to water or rain� This increases the risk
of electrical shock�
• Do not use where a danger of high voltage
contact is present� The equipment is not
designed to provide high voltage protection and
isolation�
• Read and understand this operator’s manual,
the reel operators’ manual, the instructions for
any other equipment in use and all warnings
before operating the CS1000� Failure to follow
all instructions and warnings may result in property
damage and/or serious personal injury�
• Always use appropriate personal protective
equipment while handling and using equipment
in drains� Drains may contain chemicals, bacteria
and other substances that may be toxic, infectious,
cause burns or other issues� Appropriate personal
protective equipment always includes safety
glasses and may include equipment such as
drain cleaning gloves or mitts, latex or rubber
gloves, face shields, goggles, protective clothing,
respirators and steel toed footwear�
• If using drain cleaning equipment at the same
time as using drain inspection equipment,
only wear RIDGID drain cleaning gloves.
Never grasp the rotating drain cleaning cable with
anything else, including other gloves or a rag�
They can become wrapped around the cable,
causing hand injuries� Only wear latex or rubber
gloves under RIDGID drain cleaner gloves� Do not
use damaged drain cleaning gloves�
• Practice good hygiene� Use hot, soapy water
to wash hands and other exposed body parts
exposed to drain contents after handling or using
drain inspection equipment� Do not eat or smoke
while operating or handling drain inspection
equipment� This will help prevent contamination
with toxic or infectious material�
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Description, Specications, and
Standard Equipment
Description
The CS1000 is designed to provide a convenient
accessible portal for all your pipe inspection recording,
monitoring and report generation needs�
The CS1000 will help you organize your inspections by
grouping all the associated still photos, videos, autolog
videos as well as text notes, job location information
and customer information into “Jobs�” Jobs give you
a convenient way to transfer inspection data from the
CS1000, and they form the basis for creating “Reports”
in the CS1000� As you work with your CS1000, Jobs
are automatically assembled from the information
you collect during the inspection process, making
organization easy to understand and automatic�
Your CS1000 is fully compatible with SeeSnake HQ�
SeeSnake HQ is a new report generating software that
you can use to quickly generate customized reports
for your customer that can then be emailed, printed,
burned onto DVD or exported for viewing online in a
web browser�
You can download the latest version of SeeSnake HQ
for free from http://www�hq�seesnake�com�
Specications
Weight without batteries�������������14�65 lbs (6�64 kg)
Weight with 2 batteries�����������������17�3 lbs (7�84 kg)
Closed Dimensions:
Length����������������������������������������14�5” (36�8 cm)
Width������������������������������������������11�6” (29�5 cm)
Height��������������������������������������������12” (30�4 cm)
Power Source������������������������100-240VAC/50-60Hz
1�5A or 18 VDC
Battery Type����������������������������2x 18 V Li-Ion, 2�2Ah
Operating Environment
Temperature�����������������32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Humidity��������������������������������������������5% to 95% RH
Storage Temp� ���������14°F to 158°F (-10°C to 70°C)
Altitude����������������������������13120 feet (4000 meters)
LCD Display
Working Resolution����������������VGA 640 x 480 pixels
Display Size (HxV)���������������������������12�1” (30�7 cm)
Contrast Ratio��������������������������������������������������700:1
Brightness������������������������������������������������500 cd/m2
Standard Equipment
• CS1000
• Operator’s Manual
• Instructional DVD
The CS1000 is protected under U�S� and international
patents�
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CS1000 Components
Front Cover and Sun Hood
Keyboard
LCD Screen
Mini Keypad
Main Keypad
Figure 1 – CS1000
Figure 2 – CS1000 Keyboard
Power Cord
Batteries
Serial Label
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Figure 3 – CS1000 Keypad
Figure 4 – Additional Keys and Connections
Figure 5 – Keyboard Connections
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Icon Legend
Main Keypad
Select Key
Arrow Keys
Menu Key
Photo Key
Photo Tag Key
Autolog Key
Video Key
Job Review Key
Job Manager Key
LED Brightness Key
Sonde Key
Zero Key
Microphone Mute Key
Image Flip Key
Power Key
Mini Keypad
Power Key
LED Brightness Key
Sonde Key
Zero Key
Pre-Operation Inspection
WARNING
Before each use, inspect your CS1000 and correct
any problems to reduce the risk of serious injury
from electrical shock or other causes and prevent
machine damage.
1� Conrmthatthepowerisoff,anyexternalpower
and cords are disconnected and the battery
is removed� Inspect the cords, cables and
connectorsfordamageormodication.
2� Clean any dirt, oil or other contamination from
the CS1000 to aid in inspection and to prevent
the unit from slipping from your grip while
transporting or using�
3� Inspect the CS1000 for any broken, worn,
missing, misaligned or binding parts or any
other condition which might prevent safe, normal
operation�
4� Inspect any other equipment being used per its
instructions to make sure it is in good, usable
condition�
5� If any problems are found, do not use the
equipment until the problems are corrected�
Work Area and Equipment Set Up
WARNING
Set up the CS1000 and work area according to
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these procedures to reduce the risk of injury from
electrical shock, re and other causes and prevent
damage to the CS1000.
1� Check work area for:
• Adequate lighting�
• Flammable liquids, vapors or dust that may
ignite� If present, do not work in area until
sourceshavebeenidentiedandcorrected.
The CS1000 is not explosion proof� Electrical
connections can cause sparks�
• Clear, level, stable dry place for operator� Do
not use the machine while standing in water�
• Clear path to electrical outlet that does not
contain any potential sources of damage for
the power cord, when using external power�
2� Inspect the work to be done� If possible,
determine the drain access point(s), size(s)
and length(s) and presence of drain cleaning
chemicals or other chemicals, etc� If chemicals
are present, it is important to understand the
specic safety measures required to work
around those chemicals� Contact the chemical
manufacturer for required information�
3� Determine the correct equipment for the
application� The CS1000 is made to view and
record inspections done with a SeeSnake
inspection camera� Inspection equipment for
other applications can be found by consulting
the Ridge Tool Catalog, online at http://www�
RIDGID�com or http://www�RIDGID�eu�
4� Make sure all equipment has been properly
inspected�
5� Evaluate the work area and determine if any
barriers are needed to keep bystanders away�
Bystanders can distract the operator during
use.Ifworkingneartrafc,erectconesorother
barriers to alert drivers�
6� If needed, remove xture (water closet, sink,
etc�) to allow access�
Equipment Set Up
The CS1000 can be set up quickly and easily to keep
yourworkowmoving.
Placement
Place the CS1000 allow easy access and viewing
while manipulating the camera and pushrod for an
inspection� Set-up the CS1000 so its screen is easy to
see and adjust the controls so they are easy to reach
during use� In brightly lit areas, point the screen away
from bright light sources and/or use the monitor’s sun
shade to reduce glare� Make sure that the location is
not wet and will not let the CS1000 and other equipment
get wet during use� The CS1000 is not waterproof and
exposure to wet conditions can cause electrical shock
or equipment damage�
Place camera and reel as instructed in their Operator’s
Manual�
Tilt Stand
Use the tilt stand to customize the viewing angle of the
CS1000’s screen and the positioning of its keyboard�
Whether or not you use the tilt stand will depend on the
inspection environment and personal preference�
1� Place the CS1000 in the desired location�
2� Tilt the unit back slightly and pull forward on the
tilt stand located underneath the device until it
locks in place�
Figure 6 – Front Cover, Tilt Stand, Release Buttons
3� To store the tilt stand, tilt the unit back slightly
and push the tilt stand toward the back of the unit
untilitisatagainstthebottom.
Front Cover
The CS1000 Front Cover serves two purposes� It
protects the unit during transportation and storage
when not in use, and provides a sun hood to reduce
glare during inspections�
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Opening the Front Cover
1� Locate the orange Front Cover Release Buttons
on each side of the unit� Depress these buttons�
2� After depressing the buttons, you will feel the
cover release� Allow the cover to swing upward�
3� Raise the front cover to its uppermost position
where it will lock securely into place�
4� Lower the keyboard into its operating position�
5� (Optional) Use the Keyboard Latches to adjust
and secure the position of your keyboard� Pull
the red T-shaped latches toward you to lock the
keyboard into an upwardly angled position�
Figure 7 – CS1000 Cover Opened, Keyboard Lowered
Closing the Front Cover
1� Disconnect any and all connections (System
Cable, USB)�
2� Fold up the keyboard�
3� KeepingngersclearoftheFront Cover, depress
the orange Front Cover Release Buttons on both
sides of the unit to drop the cover to the lower
position� Press cover into place until it locks�
Figure 8 – Adjust the Keyboard using the Keyboard
Latch
Connecting the CS1000
NOTICE Do not plug the System Cable into
the covered System Connector located below the
screen (shown with cover in Figure 8).
System Connector
1� Unwrap the SeeSnake System Cable from its
holder and insert the System Cable plug into the
matching SeeSnake System Connector on the
front edge of the keyboard�
Figure 9 – SeeSnake System Connector
2� To join the connectors, align the guide pin to the
guide socket, push the connector straight in and
tighten the outer locking sleeve� A guide ridge
molded into the top of the cable connector will
point up when the plug is correctly aligned�
Figure 10 – Connecting SeeSnake System Cable to
CS1000 System Connector
NOTICE When connecting or disconnecting
the System Cable, turn only the locking sleeve. To
prevent damage to pins, do not bend or twist the
connector or cable.
Additional CS1000 Ports
NOTICE The area behind the Connector
Cover, containing the USB Ports, Video Out Port
and Factory Interface Port is not internally sealed.
Keep the Connector Cover in place in wet or moist
conditions to prevent damage to the ports.
There are four ports located behind the red rubber
Connector Cover on the front edge of the keyboard�
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Figure 11 – CS1000 Ports
USB Ports
The two USB ports are both suitable for inserting thumb
drives or other storage devices, however at this time,
only one of the USB ports should be used at a time�
The equipment has been designed with two USB ports
to make future expansion possible�
Video Out Port
The Video Out Port enables you to connect the
CS1000 to an external monitor for video display� The
Video Out Port only outputs audio on video playback�
It does not loop audio through from the microphone
during recording�
Factory Interface Port
The Factory Interface Port is used for manufacturer
diagnostics and should not be used for other devices�
Powering the CS1000
The CS1000 can either be powered with RIDGID Li-
Ion rechargeable battery or plugged into an outlet us-
ing a supplied AC/DC power converter� Battery power
is the preferred powering method to reduce the risk
of electrical shock� Additionally, the power converter
is not rated for outdoor use and should only be used
indoors�
Battery Operation
1� With dry hands, insert 1 or 2 18-volt Li-Ion
batteries into the battery docks in the back of the
unit� The unit can be tilted forward and rested on
the closed face for convenience�
2� The batteries are rated for 2�2 amp-hours each�
Actual operation time on batteries will vary
depending on use� The CS1000 will run for
approximately 1�75 hours with a single, fully
charged battery, and approximately 4�5 hours
with two fully charged batteries�
3� Recharge the batteries only with the approved
charger� Attempting to charge batteries with the
wrong charger can damage the batteries�
Figure 12 – Rear Battery Docks
Figure 13 – Batteries with Approved Charger
Checking Battery Status: Icons
You can monitor your battery levels using the two
battery icons in the bottom left corner of the screen�
Table 1 shows the on-screen battery indicator icons�
Full Charge
Partial Charge
Battery Low
No Charge
AC Power
Table 1: CS1000 Battery Icons
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Checking Battery Status: LEDs
The CS1000 has four battery indicator LEDs, two for
each battery, located just below the screen�
Figure 14 – Battery Indicator LEDs
When the unit is turned ON and there are batteries in
thebatterydocks,theLEDsontheCS1000willreect
the state of each battery as shown in Table 2�
LED Behavior Meaning
Green-Green Battery Full Charge.
Green-Red Battery Partial Charge.
Red-Red Battery Low.
Blinking Red and
Beeps
Replace batteries immediately;
shutdown in one minute.
Solid Red and
Continuous Tone
Dead batteries; shutdown in
ve seconds.
Slow Blink External Power is in use.
Beeps when disconnected.
Table 2: CS1000 Battery LED Indicators
External Power
NOTICE The provided external power supply
is intended for indoor use only.
For plug in operation, a double insulated AC/DC power
supply is supplied to reduce wall outlet voltage to the
correct voltage for the CS1000�
1� To power the system using AC power with the
power cord, locate the power cord on the back of
the unit� Unhook the Velcro® strap and remove
the plug from its holder�
2� With dry hands, plug the power cord into an
approved outlet� If using an extension cord
ensure it is of adequate wire gauge� For cords of
25 feet a minimum gauge of 18 AWG is required�
For cords greater than 25 feet a minimum gauge
of 16 AWG is required�
3� Never power the unit from AC using the
power cord in a wet environment.
Sometimes you may need to move locations during a
job� If you are running your CS1000 using AC Power
but have a battery in the rear battery docks you can
unplug the CS1000 to move it without powering it OFF�
To remove all power to the unit, unplug the
power cord and remove the batteries from the
battery docks.
Operating Instructions
WARNING
Always wear eye protection to protect your eyes-
against dirt and other foreign objects.
When inspecting drains that might contain hazard-
ous chemicals or bacteria, wear appropriate protec-
tive equipment, such as latex gloves, goggles, face
shields or respirators, to prevent burns and infec-
tions.
Do not operate this equipment if operator or ma-
chine is standing in water. Operating machine while
in water increases the risk of electrical shock. Rub-
ber soled, non-slip shoes can help prevent slipping
and electric shock, especially on wet surfaces.
Follow operating instructions to reduce the risk of
injury from electrical shock and other causes.
Starting Up the CS1000
1� Connect the CS1000 to both a power source and
a SeeSnake camera inspection system�
2� Place the camera head into the inspection start
point, typically the pipe entrance�
3� Power the CS1000 and camera ON by doing
one of the following:
• Pressing the Power Key on the CS1000
keypad�
• Pressing the Power Key below the
screen�
• Pressing the Autolog Key on the
CS1000 keypad� This will power on the
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CS1000 and camera, start a new Job File,
and start recording an autolog video� For
more information about the Autolog Key to
quick start an inspection, turn to page 17�
4� Push the camera head through the line� You will
see the live feed from your camera in the Live
View area of your CS1000’s screen� Zero the
counter, if necessary, by pressing and holding
the Zero Key �
5� Proceed with pipe inspection as described in
your SeeSnake manual�
Interface Overview
Navigating the Menus and Screens
The CS1000 keypad Arrow Keys and
keyboard arrow keys can both be used to navigate
through menus and screens in the equipment’s
interface� Use the Select Key or the keyboard’s
Enter Key to make selections and apply changes�
Use the CS1000’s Menu Key or the keyboard’s Esc
Key to move backwards through the various menus
and screens�
Throughout the manual we will use the CS1000 keypad
when referring to the interface�
Software Interface
First we will discuss the software interface of the
CS1000� The on-screen interface has three regions:
Live View, Dashboard and Status Bar�
Figure 15 – Live View, Dashboard and Status Bar
• Live View - The largest area of the screen, where
the live video feed appears is referred to in this
manual as “Live View�”
• Dashboard - The Dashboard is located on the
right side of the screen� It contains icons which
change dynamically in response to key presses
on the CS1000’s Mini and Main Keypads�
• Status Bar - The Status Bar is located at the
bottom of the screen� It is visible from every screen
and menu� The Status Bar lets you keep an eye on
your batteries and internal drive’s storage space,
among other things� When the CS1000 is on, the
status bar is visible from every screen and menu�
Live View
The largest area of the screen, where the live video
feed appears is referred to in this manual as “Live
View�”
Dashboard
The Dashboard is visible when you are viewing live
video and in the Menus and Job Manager� The two
columns in Figure 16 are as follows:
• In column one (1): The Dashboard of the CS1000
is shown in its default state�
• In column two (2): The alternate state for each of
the icons in the Dashboard in column one�
Figure 16 – Dashboard and CS1000 Keys
The following is a more in depth look at how the
Dashboard icons behave in response to key presses�
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Status Bar
The Status Bar is located at the bottom of the screen� It is visible from every screen and menu� The Status
Bar lets you keep an eye on your batteries, and internal drive’s storage space, among other things� When the
CS1000ison,thestatusbarisvisiblefromeveryscreenandmenu.Thegurebelowshowstwoexamplesof
what the Status Bar can look like on a CS1000�
Figure 17 – Bar Examples
E� Sonde: Highlights green when Sonde is activated�
Additionally, when the sonde is activated, an
overlay will appear on bottom of the Live Video�
F� Image Flip: Highlights red and ips when the
screen image is ipped vertically and mirrored
horizontally�
A� Photo: Highlights red when a photo is being taken
or when a photo tag is created� The on-screen
iconwillalsobrieyhighlightredatthebeginning
of autolog and video recordings�
B� Video: Highlights red when a video recording is in
progress� A splash screen will appear in the Live
view, at the beginning of a video recording�
C. Autolog: Highlights red when an autolog video
recording is in progress� A splash screen will
appear in the Live view�
D� Microphone Mute: Highlighted yellow when
microphone is ON� When muted, the icon will
be gray with a slash through it� The Microphone
Mute Key can be used to disable audio recording
during an inspection or to mute audio during video
or autolog video playback�
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Example #1
A� The CS1000 in this example is running on battery
power� It has one battery in each of the two battery
docks� One of the batteries is fully charged and
the other is partially charged�
B� The current time and date�
C� Status: The amount of storage space remaining
on your internal drive�
D� The count distance in Feet�
E� The CS1000 in this example has a job open� Any
mediacapturedwillbeaddedtotheopenjoble.
There are eleven jobs, including the open job,
stored on the internal drive of this CS1000�
Example #2
A� The CS1000 in this example is running on AC
power�
B� The current time and date�
C� Status: As you navigate around the CS1000’s
screen you may notice that text appears in the
Status Bar� This text tells you what will happen if
you press the Select Key�
D� The count distance in Meters�
E� No Job currently open� Six jobs are stored on the
internal drive�
Status Bar Folder Icon
In the bottom right corner of the screen you will see a
folder� This folder can communicate useful information
to you about the number of jobs being stored on your
internal hard drive and the status of your current job�
Figure 18 – Status Folder Variations
• The number that appears on the piece of paper
in the folder tells you how many Jobs you have
stored on your internal hard drive�
• The red dot tells you that you currently have a Job
open�
• The pause symbol indicates that you have a Job
open but it is paused� To learn more about pausing
a Job turn to page 28�
• A black square on the folder indicates that a Job
has been stopped�
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Keypad Overviews
Now let’s cover what the different keys on the CS1000
do� This section will include: the Mini-Keypad, the
Main Keypad, and how to navigate the menus and
screens using the Main Keypad and select keys on the
keyboard�
Mini Keypad
In addition to the keypad located on the fold-out
keyboard, the CS1000 has four keys located just below
the screen�
Figure 19 – Additional Keys
The Mini Keypad’s keys are:
Power Key: This Power Key closely resembles
the Power Key on the Main Keypad� Both can be
used to turn the CS1000 ON and OFF� The Mini
Keypad’s Power Key has a blue LED to the right of it
that lights up whenever the unit is powered ON�
LED Brightness Key: Press the key to step
through the various levels of brightness� The blue
LED next to The Mini Keypad’s LED Brightness
Key indicates the level of brightness by blinking�
At minimum brightness the LED will be off, and at
maximum brightness the LED will be on steadily� In
between it will blink faster the brighter the setting�
Sonde Key: Both this Sonde Key and the one
on the Main Keypad can be used to toggle the Sonde
ON and OFF� The Mini Keypad’s Sonde Key has a
blue LED to the right of it that lights up whenever the
Sonde is ON�
Zero Key: Works exactly the same as the Zero
Key on the Main Keypad despite a slightly different
appearance�
See page 18 for more information on using the Sonde
Keys and Zero Keys�
Main Keypad
Figure 20 – CS1000 Keypad
Select Key: Used to select menu items� The
keyboard’s Enter Key may also be used to make
selections and apply changes�
Arrow Keys: Used to navigate menus and
screens� The keyboard’s arrow keys can also be used
to navigate menus and screens�
Menu Key: Brings up the system menu�
Photo Key: Takes a photo�
Photo Tag Key: Takes a photo and opens a form
where custom text or issue tags can be added� Issue
tagsareasetofdescriptionsanddenitionsofcommon
problems encountered during pipe inspections�
Autolog Key: Starts and stops autolog video
recording� Autolog videos are made up of continuous
audio recording and still image frames taken at regular
intervals and saved in a compressed format�
Video Key: Starts and stops video recording�
When a video is recording, the LED located on the
bottom of the Video Key will be illuminated red�
Job Review Key: Allows review of any photos
or clips in the currently open Job, as well as editing
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Report Fields and selecting clips or photos for inclusion
in reports� A preview of the report can also be accessed
from this screen�
Job Manager Key: Opens the Job Manager
where you can choose to close a job, add a new
session, preview the report, edit job information, or
access the Job Browser�
LED Brightness Key: Press to step up or down
through various brightness levels or press once and
then use the arrow keys to step through the brightness
levels� An indicator bar will appear in the progress bar
at the bottom of the screen�
Sonde Key: Toggles the Sonde on or off�
Zero Key: Pressing the Zero Key once resets
a temporary relative zero point for intermediate
measurement� Relative zero will appear in parenthesis�
Press the Zero Key a second time to stop relative zero
and return to your actual count� You can also press and
hold the Zero Key to reset the count to zero�
Microphone Mute Key: Toggles the sound
recording microphone on or off� Can also be used to
mute audio on video playback�
Image Flip Key: Flips the image top to bottom
but not left to right�
Power Key: Turns the CS1000 on or off�
Additional Controls
The CS1000 can be used to control the distance
counter, the built-in Sonde of your SeeSnake system,
the orientation of your video feed, and the brightness
of the LEDs�
Using the LED Brightness Key
The LED Brightness Key modulates the camera’s
LED brightness� The levels of brightness can be
selected gradually by pressing the LED Brightness
Key one step at a time, or selected rapidly by
holding the LED Brightness Key down until the
desired step is reached�
When pressed and held down, the LED Brightness
Key will continue to gradually increase the brightness
until it reaches maximum, and will then decrease
brightness until it reaches minimum� At each end of the
scale, a beep will be heard indicating the progression
is changing direction� Single-step mode (individual
key presses) will increase the brightness step by step
until it reaches maximum and then decrease it until it
reaches minimum�
Figure 21 – Adjusting Brightness
The LED next to the LED Brightness Key below
the screen indicates the level of brightness by blinking�
At minimum brightness the LED will be off, and at
maximum brightness the LED will be a solid blue light�
In between it will blink faster the brighter the setting�
LED Brightness can also be controlled by pressing
the LED Brightness Key once and then using the
keypad Arrow Keys �
Using the Image Flip Key
The image on the screen will be oriented according
to the camera’s position and view� If the camera gets
turned, the image will also turn on the screen, which
may make it awkward to view� The Image Flip Key
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willipthecameraimagetoptobottomforeasier
interpretation of the situation in the line�
Using the Zero Key
If your SeeSnake has the CountPlus distance counter
installed, the Zero Key will act in a similar manner
as the Zero Key on the CountPlus�
The Zero Key enables you to measure two things:
1� The distance from the access point to the
camera’s current position�
2� The distance between any two points in the line�
The CS1000 has two zero keys� There is a Zero Key
on the keypad as well as a Zero Key located
just below the screen� Though different in appearance
these keys function in exactly the same way�
Relative Zero
Pressing the Zero Key once will set a temporary
“Relative Zero” point for intermediate measurement�
This enables you to start a distance count from a
preferred point such as the entry to a pipe or a particular
branch line within a pipe� Relative zero will display in
parenthesis on the Status Bar�
Figure 22 – Relative Zero in Parenthesis on Status Bar
Press the Zero Key one more time to exit “Relative
Zero” and return to the original count�
Absolute Zero
You can also reset the count to absolute zero at any
point during your inspection� To reset the count to zero
press and hold the Zero Key until the display clears
to read either 0” or 0 cm� This is a hard reset and will
zero the temporary counter as well�
Using the Sonde Key
Modern SeeSnake cameras have a built-in 512 Hz
transmitter, or Sonde, which can be controlled from
the CS1000� The built-in Sonde is not always activated
even though the system is ON�
The Sonde can be toggled ON and OFF using the
either the Sonde Key on the keypad or the Sonde
Key below the screen�
Figure 23 – Sonde enabled
When the Sonde is ON, the blue LED by the Sonde
Key will be lit up, indicating the system is sending
a signal to the Sonde� The LED will be lit even if the
Sonde is missing or not operational�
Locating the Camera with the Sonde
For normal camera operation, the Sonde should be
turned OFF to save power until you want to locate the
camera head underground using a locator�
When you are ready to activate the Sonde, simply
press the Sonde Key � When the Sonde is activated
you may notice horizontal lines of interference on the
monitor� The LED by the Sonde Key will show a
steady light�
Whenyou arenishedlocating theSonde,press the
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