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Chapter 2

Hardware Components

Summary of Contents for STRATACAM

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Page 2: ...roduct and its documentation are sold as is without warranty as to their performance merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose The Customer assumes the entire risk as to the results and pe...

Page 3: ...Mini Encoder 7 2 3 StrataCam Mini Camerahead 7 2 4 StrataCam Mini Optional Equipment 8 2 4 1 StrataCam Mini Battery and Charger Optional 8 2 4 2 StrataCam Mini 12 VDC Portable DVR Video Recorder 8 2 4...

Page 4: ...r StrataCam Mini Borehole Camera 18 4 1 2 Using The StrataCam Mini Borehole Camera 19 4 1 3 Lowering The StrataCam Mini Borehole Camera 19 4 1 4 Raising the StrataCam Mini Borehole Camera 20 4 2 Using...

Page 5: ...T 1 613 545 0466 www mrel com contact mrel com 1 Chapter 1 Introduction...

Page 6: ...hown in Section 2 1 1 3 StrataCam Mini Cable Unit Monitor Mount as shown in Section 2 1 2 4 StrataCam Mini Cable Unit Monitor as shown in Section 2 1 3 5 StrataCam Mini Cable Unit Monitor Hood as show...

Page 7: ...Leg Fixed Portion 5 Tripod Leg Extendable Portion 6 Encoder Comms Cable 7 Camera Cable 8 Camera Cable Guide 9 Cable Reel Brake 10 Cable Reel Handle 11 Cable Reel 12 On Off Switch 13 Display Monitor 1...

Page 8: ...n 9 Video Cable from Monitor 10 Video Cable from Cable Unit 11 On Off Switch 12 RCA Video Out Plug 13 Encoder Cable Plug 14 Power Cable Plug 15 Cable Reel Assembly 16 Camerahead Cable Guide 17 Moveabl...

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Page 10: ...tor Mount This is to attach the Monitor to the StrataCam Mini Cable Unit 2 1 3 StrataCam Mini Cable Unit Monitor This is the main display for the StrataCam Mini Borehole Camera 2 1 4 StrataCam Mini Ca...

Page 11: ...B port not supplied 2 2 StrataCam Mini Tripod The StrataCam Mini Tripod allows the StrataCam Mini Camera to be positioned directly above the Borehole 2 2 1 StrataCam Mini Encoder This positions the St...

Page 12: ...is a battery charger capable of accepting 100 240 VDC 2 4 2 StrataCam Mini 12 VDC Portable DVR Video Recorder Optional This unit provides the ability to record video from the StrataCam Mini to a micro...

Page 13: ...T 1 613 545 0466 www mrel com contact mrel com 9 Chapter 3 Setting Up the StrataCam Mini...

Page 14: ...is released into the last holes on the leg as marked in the circles in Figure 2 3 1 StrataCam Mini Borehole Camera Setup Figure 1 Overview This Chapter describes in detail setting up the StrataCam Mi...

Page 15: ...he legs to their maximum position as shown in Figure 3 and position the StrataCam Mini Tripod in an open area With the StrataCam Mini Encoder open up the Carabiner at the top of the StrataCam Mini Enc...

Page 16: ...rataCam Mini Encoder as shown in Figure 6 Make sure that the Connection End passes through the StrataCam Mini Encoder in the direction of the Arrow highlighted in Figure 6 this will ensure that the de...

Page 17: ...or damage The O rings should also be lubricated on a regular basis Use a NEMA Rated O ring lubricant Now connect the Connection End into the StrataCam Mini Camerahead as shown in Figure 11 The Connect...

Page 18: ...he bolts of the bottom mounting bracket until tight enough to allow the bracket to move only slightly be sure to not over tighten the bracket as this could cause damage to the StrataCam Mini Cable Uni...

Page 19: ...tor now mounted on to the StrataCam Mini Cable Unit connect together the video wires from the StrataCam Mini Monitor and the StrataCam Mini Cable Unit shown in Figure 18 3 4 StrataCam Mini Connections...

Page 20: ...aCam Mini Camera sees 3 4 3 StrataCam Mini Monitor Installation Monitor Hood Optional When using the StrataCam Mini Borehole Camera in direct sunlight or bright areas use the Monitor Hood to shield th...

Page 21: ...T 1 613 545 0466 www mrel com contact mrel com 17 Chapter 4 StrataCam Mini Usage In The Field...

Page 22: ...amera in the Field Figure 24 I M P O R TA N T If applicable one fully charged StrataCam Mini Battery will last approximately 4 5 hours of normal usage Overview The StrataCam Mini Borehole Camera is us...

Page 23: ...ation You are now ready to lower the camera into the borehole 4 1 3 Lowering The StrataCam Mini Borehole Camera To lower the StrataCam Mini Camerahead down the Borehole start by releasing the reel bra...

Page 24: ...28 Connect the yellow Video Connection Cable into the yellow Video Connection Cable coming from the provided StrataCam Mini Video Capture Device as shown in Figure 29 Connect the USB Cable from the St...

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Page 26: ...unning uphill to the encoder from the StrataCam Mini Cable Unit StrataCam Mini Battery optional Voltage Too Low This is the number one cause of problems with the system Always keep your StrataCam Mini...

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Page 30: ...ed to product innovation accordingly product may undergo specification improvements without notice Copyright 2022 MREL Group of Companies Limited StrataCam Mini Borehole Camera StrataCam Mini Borehole...

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