Vivax Metrotech vCam-6 Installation guide

vCam-6 Control Module with
Standard Type-CP Reel and Type-MX Mini Reel
vCam-6 Training

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Table of Content
•Introduction
•vCam-6 Control Module
•Type-CP Standard Reel
•Type-MX Mini Reel
•vCam-6 Menu Structure
•Video Recording
•Text Overlay
•Sonde Locating and Pushrod Tracing
•Changing the Camera Heads and
Spring Assemblies
•Software Updates
•Add a Start Screen
•Compatibility, Camera Specifications
and Popular Accessories
•LACP/WRC Integration
•Vivax-Metrotech Worldwide Locations

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Introduction

This training presentation covers the vCam-6 Control Module,
Type-CP Standard Reel, and optional Type-MX Mini-Reel.
MX Mini reel with the
vCam-6 control module
vCam-6 control module mounted
on the Type-CP reel
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Introduction

The heart of the vCam
Inspection System is the
control module. The
vCam-6 control module
has lots of advanced
features but is still easy
to operate.
At any time press the F1 Help key to access screens explaining
the features of the vCam-6 control module.
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Introduction

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vCam-6 Control Module
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Fuse Installation
Fuse cap and
10 Amp fuse
1. Remove fuse cap
2. Install fuse
3. Replace cover 7
Install the 10-amp fuse that was provided with the control module.
This fuse is necessary for the internal Li-ion battery to charge.
The fuse compartment is located on the back of the unit in the bottom
left corner.

Slide the latch to the right to release the keyboard.
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Latch Assembly

Press the Power button and the control
module will begin its startup.
The on/off button will glow green while the
control module is turned on.
The battery status icon will appear on the
screen in the bottom right corner.
Press and hold the power button for five
seconds to turn off.
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Power –On/off

The control module can be used while charging via AC or DC current.
DC Power
AC Power
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Power and Charging
A six-hour charge will supply approximately six hours of battery life.
Only activate the sonde and wi-fi features when needed as they will affect the battery life.

The status bar (grey bar at the bottom of the
screen) shows any activated options such as
the sonde or microphone and other information
such as recording status and video length.
Text from text writer
Recording in progress
Elapsed recording time
Active Microphone
Active 33kHz Sonde
Battery status
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Status Bar
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Status Bar showing:

The status bar can be hidden providing
a larger viewing area. The status icons
will still appear with the bar hidden.
Press and hold the Ctrl key and tap the
F10 Menu key to hide or show the
status bar.
The icons of currently running options
will still appear in the bottom right of
the screen.
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Status Bar –Show and Hide
Show
Hide

Camera LED Dimmer
Turn the knob to turn on the camera LEDs and to control their brightness.
Distance Counter Reset
Press the reset button to reset the distance shown on the screen to “0”.
Sonde
Press the Sonde button to activate it. The button will glow green and the
sonde icon will appear on the status bar. Press again to switch sonde
frequencies, press again to turn off.
Microphone
Press the Microphone button to activate the microphone. The button will
glow red and an icon will appear on the status bar. The unit has a built-in
microphone to the left of the microphone button or a microphone
with a 5mm jack can be plugged into the microphone socket for use
in noisy areas. Press the microphone button again to turn it off.
The vCam-6 Control Module has other features available. The features
located on the front panel are:
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vCam-6 –Other Features - Front Panel

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Type-CP Standard Reel
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Cable guide
Locking and friction brakes
Pushrod Tracing post
Control module mounting blocks
Interconnect Cable
Horizontal position feet
Rubber feet
Pushrod Cage
Camera Heads
Pipe Insert
Sleeve
D34-HD D46-HD
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The Type-CP Standard Reel
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Line up the mounting pins to
the bracket slots.
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The Type-CP Standard Reel
–Mount the Control Module
Place into the bracket slots and
push backward until the locking tab
locks into place.
Remove by pressing down on the
locking tab while pulling the control
module forward and up.

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Using the Type-CP Reel
For best results from the distance counter, follow these instructions starting with the control module turned off.
1. Turn the cage to approximately the 9-
O’clock position using the sonde cup as
the guide.
2. Hold the cage at the 9O’clock position,
grab the spring assembly, and thread the
pushrod through the cable guide.
3. Position the base of the sonde cup into
the cable guide and lock the cage, as
shown below.
The sonde cup (a) is now in the cable
guide at a12 O’clock position, and the
pushrod section from the cage to the
sonde cup (b) is bent from the cage to
the cable guide.
4. Attach the interconnect cable to the
control module.
5. Power on the control module.
When the control module starts, it will
see the position of the sonde cup as
“zero.”

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Type-MX Mini Reel
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Cable guide
Locking and friction brake
Pushrod tracing post
Horizontal position feet
Rubber feet
Stainless-steel frame
Carbon fiber pushrod drum
Name plate
Reel to control module
Interconnect Cable
is included with the
Type-MX reel
Camera Heads
Pipe Insert Sleeve
is included with the
Type-MX reel
D26-MX D18-MX
The Type-MX Mini Reel
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Using the Type-MX Reel
For best results from the distance counter, follow these instructions starting with the control module turned off.
1. Turn the cage to approximately the
9-o’clock position using the sonde cup as
the guide. Now use the brake to lock the
cage.
2. Reach into the cage and grab the
spring assembly and thread the pushrod
through the cable guide.
3. Position the base of the sonde cup into
the cable guide as shown below.
The sonde cup (a) is now in the cable
guide at a12 o’clock position, and the
pushrod section from the cage to the
sonde cup is bent from the cage to the
cable guide.
4. Power on the control module.
When the control module starts it will
see the position of the sonde cup as
“zero.”
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