Vivax Metrotech vCamMX-2 Installation guide

vCamMX-2 All-in-one Mini Inspection Camera
vCamMX-2 Training

•Introduction
•Control module overview
•Type-MX Mini Reel
•Menu System
•Recording Videos And Taking
Pictures
•Reviewing Videos and Pictures on
the MX Control Module
Table Of Content
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•Changing Camera Heads and Spring
Assemblies
•Sonde Locating and Pushrod Tracing
•LACP/WRC Integration
•Software Updates
•Vivax-Metrotech Worldwide Locations

This training presentation covers the vCamMX-2 Control Module, Type-MX Mini Reel, and
the MX Series Camera Heads.
vCamMX-2 control module
mounted on the Type-MX reel
Introduction
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Download the vCamMX Quick Setup Guide from our website. This quick guide will
walk you through the basic setup options of language, regional settings, date and time and
other settings.
Visit our knowledge Center and do a search for vcammx quick setup guide
Setup
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vCamMX-2 Control Module
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The MX-2 Control Module consist of two sections
vCamMX-2 Control Module
2 - The bottom black Control Box
1 - The top section with LCD and 7 button
keypad
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The main menu and keypad
vCamMX-2 Control Module
Selection (karat) keys
vCamMX Main menu
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Enter key
ESC/Step back key

The magnetic latch holds the LCD to the control box.
It also acts as a power saver and shuts off the LCD when the system is running and the lid is
closed.
Magnetic Latch
Reader and
electronics
Magnet bar
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vCamMX-2 - Control Module Adjustments
Open brake and rod deployment side The closed backside of the reel
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Do not rotate the LCD compartment further than 60-degrees left or right from the starting point.
Doing so can cause internal damage to the swivel assembly and internal wiring.
Warning

Fuse Installation
Fuse cap and
10 Amp fuse
1. Remove fuse cap
2. Install fuse
3. Replace cover
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 left side of the control box.
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Power –On/off
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.
Press and hold the power button for five
seconds to turn off.
The battery status icon will appear on the
screen in upper right corner.
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The control module can be used while charging via AC or DC current.
DC PowerAC Power
Power and Charging
Only activate the sonde and wi-fi features when needed as they will affect the battery life.
or
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Tip

Power and Charging
•When charging the charging indicator will glow Red. When fully charged, it will change to green.
•A six-hour charge will supply approximately six hours of battery life.
Charging indicator AC/DC power lead socket
Fuse compartment
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Camera LED Dimmer
Press the and keys to lower or raise the camera LED 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
Press the microphone button again to turn it off.
The vCamMX-2 Control Module has other features available.
The features located on the front panel are:
vCamMX-2 –Other Features - Front Panel
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The status bar at the top of the screen shows any active options
1. Recording in progress
2. Elapsed recording time
3. Text page/number of pages
4. Active microphone
5. Active 512Hz Sonde
6. Active wi-fi
7. SD Card inserted
8. USB drive inserted
9. Battery status
The Status Bar
123 4 56 7 8 9
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The menu bar can be hidden providing a
larger viewing area.
Press the Enter key to hide or show the
status bar.
The icons of currently running options
will still appear in the top right of the
screen.
Menu Bar –Show and Hide
Show
Hide
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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
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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D18-MX D26-MX
Pipe size:
Up
to 4”/101mm
Up to 4”/101mm
Dimensions:
0.70”/18mm D x 18.6/29mm L
1”/26mm D x 2”/50mm L
Resolution:
520 TVL
700 TVL
Active Pixels:
NTSC: 704X480
PAL: 704X576
NTSC: 704 X480
PAL: 704X576
Environmental:
11 BAR
10 BAR
Lighting:
17.53 Lumens
20.39 Lumens
Auto upright:
No
Yes
Construction:
Stainless steel housing with Sapphire glass lens
Reel
compatibility:
Type
-Mx, Type-M2
Type
-Mx, Type-M2
Camera Specifications –Type-MX Reel Range
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Use the provided Pipe Insert Sleeve , Tiger Tail or flexible
hose to keep the pushrod from scraping against sharp edges at the pipe
entrance.
Using the Reel –Protecting the Pushrod
Tip
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