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Docking System

The Compact2 comes with a docking system assembly 
installed so that a compatible monitor can be mounted 
onto the reel for easy transport. Tilt the docked monitor 
to the desired viewing angle or easily remove it from the 
dock for convenient placement in your work area. The 
docking system assembly is removable. 

Note: Refer to the Docking System section for instruc-
tions on how to mount and remove a compatible monitor.

Docking Fins

Joint Sockets

Quick-Release Knob

 

Connecting to a SeeSnake Monitor

The Compact2 can connect to any SeeSnake monitor 
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.
• On a digital reporting monitor, press the Autolog 

key   to quick-start an inspection. 

Note: For some digital reporting monitors, a USB drive 
must be inserted to capture media. Refer to the moni-
tor’s manual for more information about the benefits of 
Autolog video recordings. 

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Summary of Contents for SeeSnake Compact 2

Page 1: ...re 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 Operator s Manual www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com ...

Page 2: ...a SeeSnake Monitor 11 Inspection Overview 12 Best Practices 13 Pipe Guides 14 Locating the Sonde 15 Line Tracing the Push Cable 16 Retrieving the Camera 16 Individual Components Self Leveling Camera 17 System Cable Assembly 17 Docking System 18 Maintenance and Support Maintaining Components 20 Cleaning 21 Accessories 22 Transport and Storage 22 Service and Repair 22 Disposal 22 Troubleshooting 23 ...

Page 3: ...ove under standing of these signal words and symbols This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possi ble 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 coul...

Page 4: ...s Do not use damaged drain cleaning gloves 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 ...

Page 5: ...cturer 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 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 al...

Page 6: ...s are not wa terproof Do not expose the equipment to wet loca tions The equipment is not designed to provide high voltage protection and isolation Do not use where a danger of high voltage contact is present To prevent damage to the Compact2 and to de crease the risk of injury do not expose the Compact2 to mechanical shocks Exposure to me chanical shocks can damage equipment and increase the risk ...

Page 7: ...an connect to the Compact2 with the SeeSnake system cable The SeeSnake CS6Pak is specifically designed to mount on the Compact2 s dock ing system for viewing ease quick setup and effort less transport You can retrofit the SeeSnake MiniPak to mount on the docking system with the Docking Handle Kit sold separately The Compact2 s unique docking system gives you ul tra fast setup Tilt the CS6Pak to th...

Page 8: ...n System Cable Length 3 m 10 ft Operating Environment Temperature 10 C to 50 C 14 F to 122 F Storage temperature 10 C to 70 C 14 F to 158 F Ingress protection without monitor IP 5 Relative humidity 5 to 95 percent Altitude 4 000 m 13 120 ft Actual pipe capacity depends on pipe conditions While the camera can function in extreme temperatures some image quality changes may occur Standard Equipment S...

Page 9: ...e spring clip must be in the operation position during transport to prevent the camera spring from retracting back into the drum Operation Position Locked Open Only lock open the spring clip when you are routing the camera Keep the spring clip in the operation position during normal use Push Cable Guides There are three push cable guides on the frame one inner guide and two outer guides When using...

Page 10: ... drum cannot spin free ly may result in the push cable over winding inside the drum Over winding the push cable may result in proper ty damage and or serious injury During operation place the Compact2 in a stable location and make sure the drum can spin freely Do not pull the push cable out of the drum unless the drum can spin freely Routing the Camera If the camera is inside the drum you must rou...

Page 11: ...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 ...

Page 12: ...e measurement Capture media Create on screen custom overlay Locate an inspection point or path Create and deliver an inspection report to your customer on a USB drive 8 When the inspection is complete retrieve the camera and secure the spring in the spring clip Advanced Options Both basic and advanced pipe inspections can include taking pipe segment distance measurements adjusting the camera s LED...

Page 13: ...ee Y or elbow To pop around a bend pull the camera back approximately 200 mm 8 in and thrust it through in one motion Do not use more force than is necessary The video image is most stable and clear when mov ing the push cable backward in the pipe When you have found an area of interest in the pipe push the camera beyond it and then pull back Dragging the push cable over sharp edges can dam age th...

Page 14: ...elps push the camera through stub born fittings For larger pipes ball guides center the cam era for better visibility and light illumination Without Pipe Guide With Pipe Guide Camera Head Guide Installation The 36 mm 1 4 in camera head guide can be used in smaller pipes to push the camera through stubborn fit tings 1 Loosen the screws on both sides of the guide until it slides easily onto the came...

Page 15: ...on The sonde is located in the spring and is assembled between the end of the push cable and the camera The sonde transmits a locatable 512 Hz signal that can be detect ed by receivers such as the RIDGID SeekTech SR 20 SR 24 SR 60 Scout or NaviTrack II Press the Sonde key to enable and disable the sonde When the sonde is enabled the LED by the key is lit and the sonde icon displays on the screen T...

Page 16: ... additional instructions on line tracing refer to the manual for the transmitter and receiver models you are using Retrieving the Camera After completing the inspection pull the push cable back out of the pipe with slow steady force and return it to the drum Wipe the push cable with a paper towel or cloth as you withdraw it If possible continue running water down the pipe to clean the push cable T...

Page 17: ...the frame Before cleaning the Compact2 ensure the slip ring dial is locked in the slip ring cavity Avoid getting the slip ring assembly wet when cleaning NOTICE To avoid damaging the slip ring contact pins or getting the internal electrical components wet keep the slip ring as sembly locked System Cable Removal 1 Disconnect the system cable from the reporting monitor and remove the monitor from th...

Page 18: ...d quick release knobs Tilt the digital reporting moni tor to any angle for viewing ease or release the CS6Pak from the docking system with the quick release knobs and place it somewhere more convenient System Cable Installation To install the system cable follow these steps 1 Align the arrow on the slip ring dial with the unlock symbol on the frame and insert the slip ring dial into the slip ring ...

Page 19: ...een to its normal viewing mode Note Refer to the Docking Handle Kit for instructions on how to install the docking handle Mounting the Monitor 1 Turn the docking joints on sides of the docking han dle so that the openings point down Docking Joint Docking Handle Front Handle 2 Center the CS6Pak over the docking fins and align the docking joints with the joint sockets on the dock ing fins Docking Fi...

Page 20: ...and rags to clean the camera Scraping tools may permanently scratch the camera Scratches on the LED ring have a minimal effect on the camera s performance NOTICE Do not sand the LED ring to remove scratch es Sanding the LED ring can damage the watertight housing Spring Stretch the spring end to end as far as it allows so you can visually inspect the inner components Stir the spring in lukewarm wat...

Page 21: ...le guides and into the drum so the drum can spin freely 2 Stand the Compact2 upright and pour lukewarm water and a mild detergent into the drum NOTICE High pressure water can damage the seals that protect the electronics inside the drum 3 Spin the drum to loosen the debris 4 Tip the drum opening down to empty the water 5 In a large area pull the push cable through the guides and completely out of ...

Page 22: ... operate Service and repair of the Compact2 must be performed at a RIDGID Independent Authorized Service Center To maintain the safety of the tool make sure a qualified re pair person services your equipment using only identi cal replacement parts Discontinue using the Compact2 and contact service personnel under any of the following conditions If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen int...

Page 23: ...ion is faulty Check SeeSnake system cable connection Make sure the connectors are pushed all the way in Camera is faulty Isolate the fault to the camera Refer to Appendix B for instructions No count measurement Older SeeSnake monitors may not be compatible with the Compact2 s integrated counter Count measurements will show up on job reports and may show up on the monitor during viewing A new monit...

Page 24: ...he other side Appendix B Camera Fault Isolation 1 Remove the camera from the push cable Note Refer to Appendix C for instructions on how to remove the camera 2 Plug the camera directly into the monitor s system cable socket 3 Press the Power key to power on the system Make sure there is video feedback and the LED lights flash If there is video feedback and the LED lights flash the camera is workin...

Page 25: ... end of the spring coil 3 Unscrew the spring from the camera 4 Unscrew the locking sleeve from the camera 5 Pull the camera straight out of the sonde s socket NOTICE To avoid damaging the camera s connec tor pins do not bend or twist while pull ing the camera out of the connector www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com ...

Page 26: ... twist the camera by approximately 1 turns counter clockwise 4 The sonde will twist when you thread the camera onto the spring Rotate the camera one turn counter clockwise to counteract the twisting and then thread onto the spring 5 Thread the spring onto the camera until the end of the spring is flush against the camera head NOTICE Do not over tighten the spring Over Tightened Spring www GlobalTe...

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