Rigid Industries SeeSnake CS6 User manual

Original Instructions – English – 1
WARNING!
Read this manual careful-
ly before using this tool.
Failure to understand and
follow the contents of this
manual may result in elec-
trical shock, fire, and/or se-
rious injury.
Serial
No.
Operator’s Manual
99 Washington Street
Melrose, MA 02176
Phone [phone]
Toll Free 1-800-517-8431
Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.com

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Table of Contents
Introduction
Regulatory Statements ...............................................................................................................................................4
Safety Symbols...........................................................................................................................................................4
General Safety Rules
Work Area Safety........................................................................................................................................................5
Electrical Safety..........................................................................................................................................................5
Personal Safety ..........................................................................................................................................................5
Equipment Use and Care ...........................................................................................................................................6
Battery Use and Care .................................................................................................................................................6
Pre-Operation Inspection
Specific Safety Information
SeeSnake CS6Pak Safety .........................................................................................................................................7
Product Overview
Description .................................................................................................................................................................8
Specifications .............................................................................................................................................................9
Standard Equipment...................................................................................................................................................9
System Components ..................................................................................................................................................9
Keypad Overview...................................................................................................................................................... 11
Operating Instructions
Placement ................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Connecting to a Camera Reel .................................................................................................................................. 13
Powering the CS6Pak............................................................................................................................................... 14
Integrated Counter.................................................................................................................................................... 15
Inspection Overview ................................................................................................................................................. 15
Capturing Media ....................................................................................................................................................... 16
Interface Icons .......................................................................................................................................................... 16
Custom Overlay........................................................................................................................................................ 18
Locating the Sonde .................................................................................................................................................. 19
Line Tracing the Push Cable .....................................................................................................................................20
Job Review ...............................................................................................................................................................21
Managing Jobs
Job List .....................................................................................................................................................................23
USB Options.............................................................................................................................................................25
Job Settings..............................................................................................................................................................25
System Settings
Overlay Details .........................................................................................................................................................26
Restoring System Settings........................................................................................................................................ 26
Delivering Reports....................................................................................................................................................27

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HQ Software
Updating Software ....................................................................................................................................................28
Maintenance and Support
Cleaning ...................................................................................................................................................................29
Accessories ..............................................................................................................................................................29
Transport and Storage..............................................................................................................................................29
Service and Repair...................................................................................................................................................30
Disposal....................................................................................................................................................................30
Battery Disposal .......................................................................................................................................................30
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................................31
Appendices
Appendix A: Docking Handle ....................................................................................................................................32
Appendix B: Compact2 Docking System ..................................................................................................................33

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Safety Symbols
In this manual and on the product, safety symbols and
signal words are used to communicate important safety
information. This section is provided to improve under-
standing 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
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE indicates information that relates
to the protection of property.
This symbol means read the manual carefully
before using the equipment. The manual con-
tains 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 to reduce the risk of eye in-
jury.
This symbol indicates the risk of electrical shock.
Introduction
The warnings, cautions, and instructions dis-
cussed in this manual cannot cover all possi-
ble conditions and situations that may occur. It
must be understood by the operator that com-
mon sense and caution are factors which cannot
be built into this product, but must be supplied
by the operator.
Regulatory Statements
The EC Declaration of Conformity (890-011-
320.10) will accompany this manual as a sepa-
rate booklet when required.
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two condi-
tions: (1) This device may not cause harmful in-
terference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

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General Safety Rules
WARNING
Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to
follow the warnings and instructions may result in
electrical shock, fire, and/or serious injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Work Area Safety
•Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.
•Do not operate equipment in explosive atmo-
spheres, such as in the presence of flammable liq-
uids, gases, or dust. Equipment can create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
•Keep children and bystanders away while operat-
ing equipment. Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
•Avoid traffic. Pay attention to moving vehicles when
using on or near roadways. Wear high-visibility cloth-
ing or reflector vests.
Electrical Safety
•Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded sur-
faces such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrig-
erators. There is an increased risk of electrical shock
if your body is earthed or grounded.
•Do not expose equipment to rain or wet condi-
tions. Water entering equipment will increase the risk
of electrical shock.
•Keep all electrical connections dry and off the
ground. Touching equipment or plugs with wet hands
can increase the risk of electrical shock.
•Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for car-
rying, pulling, or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord
away from heat, oil, sharp edges, and moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of elec-
trical shock.
•If operating equipment in a damp location is un-
avoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the
risk of electrical shock.
Personal Safety
•Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use com-
mon sense when operating equipment. Do not use
equipment while you are tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention
while operating equipment may result in serious injury.
•Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
Loose clothes, jewelry, and long hair can be caught in
moving parts.
•Practice good hygiene. Use hot, soapy water to wash
hands and other body parts exposed to drain contents
after handling or using drain inspection equipment. To
prevent contamination from toxic or infectious mate-
rial, do not eat or smoke while operating or handling
drain inspection equipment.
•Always use appropriate personal protective equip-
ment when handling and using equipment in
drains. Drains may contain chemicals, bacteria, and
other substances that may be toxic, infectious, and
cause burns or other issues.Appropriate personal pro-
tective equipment always includes safety glasses and
may include a dust mask, hard hat, hearing protection,
drain cleaning gloves or mitts, latex or rubber gloves,
face shields, goggles, protective clothing, respirators,
and steel toed, non-skid footwear.
•If using drain cleaning equipment and drain in-
spection equipment at the same time, wear RIDGID
drain cleaning gloves. Never grasp the rotating drain
cleaning cable with anything else, including other
gloves or a rag which can become wrapped around
the cable and cause hand injuries. Only wear latex
or rubber gloves underneath RIDGID drain cleaner
gloves. Do not use damaged drain cleaning gloves.

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Equipment Use and Care
•Do not force equipment. Use the correct equipment
for your application. The correct equipment does the
job better and more safely.
•Do not use equipment if the power switch does not
turn it on and off. Any equipment that cannot be con-
trolled 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 mak-
ing adjustments, changing accessories, or storing.
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 equip-
ment or these instructions to operate the equip-
ment. Equipment can be dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
•Maintain equipment. Check for misalignment or bind-
ing of moving parts, missing parts, breakage of parts,
and any other condition that may affect the equip-
ment’s operation. If damaged, have the equipment
repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained equipment.
•Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. This enables better control of the equip-
ment in unexpected situations.
•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 can 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. Clean handles give better control of the equip-
ment.
Battery Use and Care
•Use equipment only with specifically designed
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may
create a risk of injury and/or fire.
•Recharge only with the charger specified by the
manufacturer. A charger suitable for one type of bat-
tery pack may create a risk of fire when used with an-
other battery pack.
•Do not cover charger while in use. Proper ventila-
tion is required for correct operation. Covering charger
in use could result in fire.
•Use and store batteries and chargers in dry, ap-
propriate temperature areas according to their
documentation. Extreme temperatures and moisture
can damage batteries and result in leakage, electrical
shock, fire or burns.
•Do not probe the battery with conductive objects.
Shorting of battery terminals may cause sparks, burns,
or electrical shock.When the battery pack is not in use,
keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips,
coins, keys, nails, screws or any other small metal ob-
ject that can make a connection from one terminal to
the other. Shorting the battery terminals may cause
burns or a fire.
•Under abusive conditions, liquid may eject from
battery; avoid contact. If contact occurs, flush with
water. If liquid contacts eyes, seek medical help. Liquid
ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
•Properly dispose of batteries. Exposure to high tem-
peratures can cause the batteries to explode; do not
dispose of in a fire. Some countries have regulations
concerning battery disposal. Follow all applicable reg-
ulations.

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Pre-Operation Inspection
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury from electrical
shock or other causes, and to prevent damage to
your equipment, inspect all equipment and correct
any problems before each use.
To inspect all equipment, follow these steps:
1. Power off your equipment.
2. Disconnect and inspect all cords, cables, and con-
nectors for damage or modification.
3. Clean any dirt, oil, or other contamination from your
equipment to ease inspection and to prevent it from
slipping from your grip during transportation or use.
4. Inspect your equipment for any broken, worn, miss-
ing, misaligned, or binding parts, or any other con-
dition which might prevent safe, normal operation.
5. Refer to the instructions for all other equipment to
inspect and make sure it is in good, usable condi-
tion.
6. Check your work area for the following:
• Adequate lighting.
•The presence of flammable liquids, vapors, or
dust that may ignite. If present, do not work in
area until sources have been identified and cor-
rected. The equipment is not explosion proof.
Electrical connections can cause sparks.
•A clear, level, stable, and dry place for the oper-
ator. Do not use the equipment while standing
in water.
7. Examine the job to be done and determine the cor-
rect equipment for the task.
8. Observe the work area and erect barriers as neces-
sary to keep bystanders away.
Specic Safety Information
WARNING
This section contains important safety information
that is specific to the SeeSnake CS6Pak. Read these
precautions carefully before using the CS6Pak to re-
duce the risk of electrical shock, fire, and/or serious
injury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!
SeeSnake CS6Pak Safety
•Read and understand this manual, the camera reel
manual, and the instructions for any other equip-
ment you are using before operating the equip-
ment. Failure to follow all instructions may result in
property damage and/or serious injury. Keep this man-
ual with the equipment for future use.
•Operating the equipment while in water increas-
es the risk of electrical shock. Do not operate the
CS6Pak if the operator or equipment are standing in
water.
•The CS6Pak’s battery and other electrical equip-
ment and connections are not waterproof. Do not
expose the equipment to wet locations.
•The CS6Pak is not designed to provide high volt-
age protection and isolation. Do not use where a
danger of high voltage contact is present.
•Only power the CS6Pak with a compatible battery
or a double insulated AC adapter. The AC adapter
is intended for indoor use only. When powered by a
battery, protect the CS6Pak from exposure to weather.
•Do not expose the CS6Pak to mechanical shocks.
Exposure to mechanical shocks can damage equip-
ment and increases the risk of serious injury.
•When mounted in the docking system on the Com-
pact2, do not carry the CS6pak by the monitor’s
docking handle or its front handle when trans-
porting the system long distances or under condi-
tions where disengagement of the docking system
would be hazardous. An unexpected disengagement
of the docking system may result in property damage
and/or injury.

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Product Overview
Description
The SeeSnake CS6Pak is a compact, portable digital re-
porting monitor which you can use for basic pipe inspec-
tions or, when a USB drive is inserted, for advanced in-
spections utilizing its built-in reporting capabilities.
With the CS6Pak you can deliver a USB drive containing
a professional, automatically generated report of the in-
spection to your customer. The CS6Pak’s ability to gen-
erate job reports means you can deliver impressive re-
ports without having to load media and edit jobs as a
secondary step.
While the CS6Pak can connect to any SeeSnake cam-
era reel with the SeeSnake system cable, it conveniently
mounts on the docking system on the SeeSnake Com-
pact2 for viewing ease, quick setup, and transport.
The Compact2’s unique docking system gives you ul-
tra-fast setup. Tilt the CS6Pak to the desired viewing
angle while docked or easily remove it from the dock for
convenient placement in your work area.
HQ is software that gives you the ability to manage jobs,
organize media and job information, and generate re-
ports for customers.
The included 8GB USB drive comes with HQ preloaded.
Connect the USB drive to your computer to automatic-
ally install HQ and register your CS6Pak.

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Specifications
Weight 2.3 kg [5 lb]
Dimensions
Length 356 mm [14 in]
Width 193 mm [7.6 in]
Height 254 mm [10 in]
Power Source
18 V Li-Ion
rechargeable battery
or optional AC adapter
Power Rating 16-25 VDC, 25 W
Display
Type Color LCD
Size 115 mm × 86 mm
[4.5 in × 3.4 in]
Resolution VGA
640 × 480 pixels
Brightness 500 Cd/m2
Media
Video MPEG4 (H.264)
30 FPS
Autolog video
MPEG4 (H.264)
Low, variable frame
rate for decreased file
size
Photos JPG
Audio Integrated microphone
and speaker
Transfer Method USB drive
Operating Environment
Temperature -10°C to 47°C
[14°F to 117°F]
Storage temperature -10°C to 70°C
[14°F to 158°F]
Relative humidity 5 to 95 percent
Altitude 4,000 m [13,120 ft]
Standard Equipment
• SeeSnake CS6Pak
• Docking Handle
• 8 GB USB Drive (with HQ preloaded)
• Operator’s Manual
•Product Video
• HQ Installation Disk
System Components
USB Port Cover Microphone
USB Port
LCD Display
Speaker
USB Indicator LED
Connection Icons
Transmitter Clip-On Terminal
USB Port
Functional Earth
SeeSnake System Cable Connection

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Docking Handle
Keypad
Front Cover Handle
Docking Joint
Transmitter Clip-On Terminal
Serial Number Label
SeeSnake System Connection Socket
Battery Shoe
Front Cover and Tilt Stand
The front cover reduces glare when open, and pro-
tects the LCD display when closed. Keep the front cover
closed to protect the display during transport.
Front Cover and Tilt Stand
When the front cover is open, the front cover handle acts
as a tilt stand for better visibility and stability. Squeeze
the front cover handle to release the front cover and ro-
tate down to open.
USB Port Cover
Close the USB port cover to protect the USB drive and
USB port during inspections and transport.
Note: The maximum USB drive length for the USB port
cover to close is 50mm [2in].
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Keypad Overview
Photo Key
Text Key
Review Key
Video Key
Job Manager Key
Autolog Key
Zero Key
Sonde Key
Select Key
Arrow Keys
LED Brightness Key
Microphone Mute Key
Power Key
Menu Key
Image Flip Key
Keys and Functions
Power Key Power the system on and off.
Select Key Select highlighted items and apply changes. When a recording is in progress,
press to pause and resume video and Autolog video recordings.
Arrow Keys Navigate through menus and screens and increase or decrease volume during
playback.
Menu Key Open the menu to edit settings, reel options, LCD settings, time, date, region
options, view battery, and other information. Press to exit out of tabs and screens.
Photo Key Take a photo. Photos can be taken anytime during video or Autolog video
recording and while the recording is stopped or paused.
Video Key Start and stop video recording.
Autolog Key
Start and stop Autolog video recording. If a USB drive is inserted, use to quick-
start an inspection. Do two things with one key press: power on the system and
start recording Autolog video.
Text Key Enter text to display as an on-screen custom overlay.
Review Key
Open the Job Review screen to review captured media, playback videos, add
notes, enter customer and job location information, and preview the report for the
open job.
Job Manager Key Open the Job Manager to view the job list, create a new job, preview an existing
job, enter company information, or delete jobs from the USB drive.
Microphone Mute Key Enable or disable the microphone. Can also be used to mute audio during video
playback.
LED Brightness Key
Control the brightness of the LEDs in the camera. Press to cycle through
brightness levels or press once and use the Arrow keys to increase or decrease
the brightness.

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Keys and Functions
Image Flip Key
A short press (<1 second) rotates the image 180 degrees during live view.
The rotated image appears in captured media. You can also use it to flip the
entire user interface 180 degrees for situations where your equipment setup is
restricted. A long press (>3 seconds) rotates the user interface.
Sonde Key Enable or disable the sonde.
Zero Key
A long press (>3 seconds) sets the system measurement to zero at the beginning
of an inspection. Use a short press (<1 second) to take a temporary segment
measurement. A second short press will end temporary segment measurement
and return to system measurement.
Note:The temporary segment measurement appears in brackets.

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Operating Instructions
WARNING
Wear appropriate protective equipment such as latex
or rubber gloves, goggles, face shields, and respira-
tors when inspecting drains that might contain haz-
ardous chemicals or bacteria. Always wear eye pro-
tection against dirt and other foreign objects.
Do not operate the CS6Pak if you or the equipment
are standing in water. Operating the equipment while
in water increases the risk of electrical shock. Rub-
ber-soled, non-slip shoes can help prevent slipping
and electrical shock on wet surfaces.
Placement
When arranging your equipment at a work site, posi-
tion the CS6Pak so the keypad is easy to reach and
the display faces away from direct sunlight. Place the
SeeSnake camera reel near the pipe entrance to make
it easier to manipulate the push cable while viewing the
display. Make sure the CS6Pak and SeeSnake camera
reel are stable.
NOTICE
When used outdoors or in wet locations,
use battery power only. Protect the bat-
tery from precipitation.
Connecting to a Camera Reel
The CS6Pak can connect to any SeeSnake camera reel
with the SeeSnake system cable.
1. Unwrap the system cable from the cable wraps.
2. Pull back the outer locking sleeve on the system
cable connector.
3. Align the connector ridge and plastic guide pin with
the socket and push the connector straight in.
4. Tighten the outer locking sleeve.
NOTICE
Only twist the outer locking sleeve. To
prevent damage to the pins, never bend
or twist the connector.
Guide Pin
Connector Ridge
Outer Locking Sleeve
Socket
5. Power on the system:
• Press the Power key to power on the system.
•Press the Autolog key to quick-start an inspec-
tion. Do two things with one key press: power on
the system and start recording Autolog video.
Note: A USB drive must be inserted to capture
media.

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Powering the CS6Pak
Power Icons
The battery is fully charged.
The battery is partially charged.
The battery is low.
Replace the battery.
The AC adapter is connected.
18 V Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery
WARNING
Only use the CS6Pak with a compatible battery. Use
of any other batteries may create a risk of fire and/
or injury.
The CS6Pak is powered by a compatible 18V Li-Ion re-
chargeable battery. Slide the battery into the battery shoe
and lock into place.
To prevent data loss when the low battery warning dis-
plays and the battery icon flashes, stop any in-prog-
ress recordings and power off the system as soon as
the check mark displays. Resume use after the battery
has been recharged or replaced.
When the battery reaches a critical level, the system
stops any in-progress recordings and powers off. Data
may be lost. Resume use after the battery has been re-
charged or replaced.
NOTICE
Observe your battery’s charge status
closely. Using a battery with an extreme-
ly low charge may result in unexpected
power loss, which may result in data
loss and corruption.
AC Adapter
WARNING
The AC adapter is not waterproof and is intended for
indoor use only. To prevent electrical shock, do not
use with an AC adapter outdoors or in wet locations.
The CS6Pak can be powered with an optional AC adapt-
er. Slide the AC adapter into the battery shoe and lock
into place.

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Inspection Overview
The SeeSnake CS6Pak can be used for basic or
advanced pipe inspections. To perform a basic
inspection, connect the CS6Pak to a SeeSnake
camera reel, power on the system, push the push
cable through the pipe, and observe the display.
An advanced inspection additionally involves cap-
turing media and delivering reports to your cus-
tomer.
1. Place the SeeSnake camera reel and the
CS6Pak near the pipe entrance.
2. Connect the CS6Pak to the camera reel with
the system cable.
3. Press the Power key to power on the sys-
tem. Alternatively, insert a USB drive into the
monitor’s USB port and press the Autolog key
to quick-start the inspection.
4. Carefully put the camera into the pipe. Pro-
tect the push cable from sharp edges at the
pipe entrance.
5. Push the camera through the pipe and ob-
serve the display.
6. Advanced Options:
•Set the system zero point, or take a tem-
porary segment distance measurement.
•Capture media.
• Add custom overlay.
•Locate an inspection point or path.
•Review the job, playback captured media,
and preview the report.
7. Deliver the USB drive directly to your custom-
er or insert the USB drive into your computer
to edit in HQ.
Integrated Counter
All SeeSnake Max camera reels and many original
SeeSnake camera reels come equipped with an inte-
grated counter. The integrated counter measures the
total length of the extended push cable, or system mea-
surement.
The integrated counter can also be used to measure a
segment from a temporary zero point, such as a pipe
head or joint, while still keeping track of the system mea-
surement.
System Measurement
Set the system starting zero point wherever you want
your inspection measurement to begin. This may be at
the pipe entrance or it may be farther down the line.
Press and hold the Zero key for three seconds to
set the system measurement to zero.
Temporary Segment Measurement
To measure a temporary segment distance during an in-
spection, press the Zero key to set a temporary zero
point. The temporary zero point is indicated with brack-
ets. To clear the temporary segment measurement and
return to the system measurement, press the Zero key
again.
Measurement Display
The system measurement is displayed in the bottom left
corner of the screen. A temporary segment measure-
ment is represented by brackets.
Inspection start point. System
measurement is set to zero.
Distance from system zero start point.
Temporary segment measurement
start point.
Distance from temporary zero start
point.
Return to measuring from the start
zero.

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Capturing Media
The CS6Pak does not have internal storage. A USB
drive with available space must be inserted to capture
media and create reports. Media automatically saves to
the open job as it is captured, continuously throughout
the inspection. Each job then generates a report which
includes captured media, company and customer infor-
mation, and notes.
A USB drive is not necessary for basic inspections, in-
cluding live view, operating the sonde, setting zero
points, or controlling the camera brightness.
Interface Icons
A USB drive is inserted. The bar below the
USB drive indicates the remaining capacity
on the USB drive.
Captured media is actively being written
to the USB drive. The percentage shown
represents how much of the captured
media has been written. In this example, 99
percent of the captures have been saved
to the USB drive. Do not remove the USB
drive.
Captured media is being processed and
saved to the USB drive. Do not remove the
USB drive.
Processing is complete and all the media
has been saved. It is safe to remove the
USB drive.
A job is open.
The live view image is flipped.
NOTICE
Premature removal of the USB drive may
result in data loss and corruption.
Reviewing Recent Captures
Press the Review key to view the most recent capture.
Use this key to easily playback a video or Autolog video
recording. From the job review screen you can review all
the captured media in the open job and access the re-
port preview. Press the Menu key to exit and return to
live view.
Taking Photos
Press the Photo key to take a photo.The photo icon
displays briefly and the photo is automatically saved onto
the USB drive in the open job.
Recording Autolog Video
Press the Autolog key to start and stop recording
Autolog video. When Autolog video is recording, the LED
below the key is lit and a red Autolog video icon is dis-
played.
Pause the Autolog video recording by pressing the Se-
lect key . When the Autolog video recording is paused
the red Autolog video icon changes to a black Autolog
video pause icon . Resume Autolog video recording by
pressing the Select key again.
To stop an Autolog video recording, press the Autolog
key . The black Autolog video icon indicates that
the Autolog video recording is stopping and processing.
Wait for a moment while the recording is processed and
saved to the open job. The check mark means the re-
cording has been successfully processed and saved to
the USB drive.
Use Autolog video recording to quick-start an inspec-
tion. When the system is off, press the Autolog key
to power on and automatically begin recording Autolog
video. When prompted, choose Create new job or Ap-
pend to most recent job.
Note: You cannot power off the system by pressing the
Autolog key .

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What is Autolog Video?
Autolog videos are made of continuous audio recording
and variable frame rate compressed video. The video
compression rate of Autolog video is approximately one-
tenth the size of traditional video recording.Autolog video
looks similar to traditional video recordings but achieves
a much higher compression level (lower file size) by cap-
italizing on the static nature of pipe inspection video and
updating the image more slowly when the camera is not
moving.
When the camera is moving through the pipe, Autolog
video records five images per second to provide context.
When the camera stops moving, Autolog video records
one image every five seconds.
The substantial decrease in file size, compared to tra-
ditional video recording, makes storage and transfer of
files easier and less expensive. The Autolog key can
be used to quick-start an inspection. Press it when the
system is off and it will power on the unit, create a new
job, and start an Autolog video recording. With Autolog
video you can record the entire pipe inspection in a small
file format while recording video and taking pictures.
Recording Video
Press the Video key to start and stop recording video.
When video is recording, the LED below the key is lit and
a red video icon is displayed.
Pause the video recording by pressing the Select key .
When the video recording is paused, the red video icon
changes to a black video pause icon . Resume video
recording by pressing the Select key again.
To stop a video recording press the Video key . The
black video icon indicates that the video recording is
stopping and processing. Wait for a moment while the re-
cording processes and saves to the open job. The check
mark means the recording has been successfully pro-
cessed and saved to the USB drive.
Recording Audio
Press the Microphone Mute key to enable or disable
audio recording. When the microphone is enabled, the
LED below the key is lit, and the microphone icon is yel-
low . When video is recording and the microphone is
enabled, the microphone icon is red . The microphone
icon is gray when the microphone is disabled.
By default, the microphone is enabled and audio records
continuously during both Autolog video and video re-
cording so your narrations are intact and uninterrupted.
When video or Autolog video recording is paused, audio
is also paused.
During playback, press the Up and Down Arrow keys
to adjust the volume of the recorded audio.
Multi-Capture
Video and Autolog video can be recorded simultaneous-
ly and independently of each other. Both recording types
can be started and stopped without affecting the other.
Pausing will affect both recording types. Photos can be
taken during video and Autolog video recording.

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Custom Overlay
Note: See the Overlay Details section for configuration
details for time/date and count display.
Custom overlay text is superimposed onto the video
image and is a permanent part of the captured media
files (photos, video, and Autolog video). The custom
overlay appears on captured media until deleted.
Custom Overlay
Date/Time Overlay
Count Overlay
Custom Overlay Icons
Move Adjust the position of the text
box.
Save Save text so that it appears in
all media.
Discard Discard changes and exit.
Note: Some SeeSnake camera reels are equipped with
a counter that generates text which can be superim-
posed onto the camera image. The counter’s title fea-
tures are controlled by the reel’s counter keypad and
are independent from the CS6Pak. You cannot edit or
remove on-screen text created by the CS6Pak keypad
with the reel’s counter keypad.
Adding Custom Overlay
1. Press the Text key to open the text box.
2. Press the Select key to open the on-screen key-
board.
•Use the Arrow keys to highlight characters
and press the Select key to enter them.
•To save the text, highlight the save icon
and press the Select key .

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3. Reposition the text wherever you want it on the
screen by highlighting and selecting the move icon
. Use the Arrow keys to move the text box and
press the Select key to save the placement.
4. Highlight the save icon and press the Select key
to superimpose the text onto the video image
and exit back to live view.
Delete or Edit Custom Overlay
To delete or edit existing overlay text, press the Text key
, highlight either Yes, delete or No, edit, and press the
Select key .
Locating the Sonde
Many SeeSnake camera reels have an integrated sonde
which you can use to locate a point of interest in the
pipe. The sonde is located in the spring and is assem-
bled between the end of the push cable and the camera.
The sonde transmits a locatable 512Hz signal that can
be detected by receivers such as the RIDGID SeekTech
SR-20, SR-24, SR-60, Scout™, or NaviTrack®II.
Press the Sonde key to enable or disable the sonde.
When the sonde is enabled, the LED by the keyis lit and
the sonde icon is displayed. The 512Hz sonde signal
can cause interference lines that may be visible on cap-
tured media.
To locate the sonde, follow these steps:
1. Power on the receiver and set it to sonde mode.
2. Locate the sonde’s general direction so you know
which way the pipe goes:
•Enable the sonde and push the push cable no
more than 5 m [15 ft] into the pipe.
•Sweep the horizon with the receiver in a slow
arc.
3. The signal strength is highest where the receiver
detects the sonde.
Note: For additional instructions on sonde locating, refer
to the manual for the receiver model you are using.

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Line Tracing the Push Cable
You can locate the path of a pipe by line tracing the push
cable. This is especially useful for inspecting non-metal-
lic or non-conductive pipes. Line trace the push cable by
using a transmitter to induce current onto the push cable.
Note: The CS6Pak must be powered on and connected
to a SeeSnake camera reel and transmitter to line trace
the push cable.
To line trace the push cable, follow these steps:
1. Push the transmitter’s ground stake into the ground
and clip one of the transmitter’s leads to it.
2. Clip the other lead to the transmitter clip-on terminal
on the back of the CS6Pak.
3. Power on the transmitter and set your desired fre-
quency. For best results, use frequencies 33 kHz
and higher.
4. Power on the receiver and set it to the same fre-
quency as the transmitter.
5. Trace the line.
Note: For additional instructions on line tracing, refer to
the manuals for the transmitter and receiver models you
are using.
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