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flexitrax™ flexiprobe™ Operation Manual

11 Specifications

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Crawlers

P354 small crawler

P356 medium crawler

Centred pipe inspection diameter

range

(with appropriate accessories)

125 – 381mm / 5 – 15”

175 – 900mm / 7 – 36”

Construction

Brass and Stainless Steel

Ingress protection

IP68

Ingress sealing

Rated to a depth of 100m / 330’ of water

Sonde frequency

Selectable 512Hz / 640Hz / 8kHz / 33kHz

Sonde detection depth

Up to 3m / 10’

Inclinometer accuracy

±0.2°

Steering

Fixed

Steerable

Motor(s)

1 x 50W GP32C Maxon motor

2 x 50W GP32C Maxon motor

Weight

5.4kg / 12lbs

14.3kg / 31.5lbs

Dimensions

(without wheels attached)

250 x 82 x 69mm / 9.8 x 3.2 x 2.7”

345 x 128 x 84mm / 13.6 x 5 x 3.3”

Summary of Contents for CUES flexiprobe

Page 1: ...on systems Operation Manual flexitrax flexiprobe OPMAN ENG 0a Rev 0a February 2022 Note For improved accessibility all sections relating exclusively to flexitraxTM are highlighted Yellow All sections...

Page 2: ...e you are purchasing the appropriate product for your needs The contents of this manual are subject to change CUES products are under continuous development CUES reserves the right to modify any produ...

Page 3: ...ut notice This document may not be copied reproduced transmitted modified or used in whole or in part without the prior written consent of Radiodetection Ltd Other trademarks or registered trademarks...

Page 4: ...65 EU WEEE Directive 2012 19 EU Industry Canada Compliance ICES 003 Class A Notice This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Avis NMB 003 Classe A Cet appareil num rique de la cl...

Page 5: ...hese limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio fr...

Page 6: ...y Caution Cautions alert you to possible equipment damage Note Notes contain useful information Warning symbols General Warning Refer to the manual for specific instruction or advice Electrical Hazard...

Page 7: ...work as it may identify other safety issues Always follow standard safety precautions for working in hostile environments including precautions for manual handling biological hazards and personal inj...

Page 8: ...emove the fuse when the controller is transported by air Always ensure that cabling is properly connected Always switch the system on and off using the Controller power button and the Power Supply Uni...

Page 9: ...performance Always store the flexitrax 550c system in a clean and dry environment If using a generator follow the manufacturer s instructions on load connection and sequencing In the absence of these...

Page 10: ...protective equipment PPE when handling the system Always use heavy duty industrial gloves when withdrawing a rod from a sewer Battery precautions The controller contains a Li Ion rechargeable battery...

Page 11: ...te Li Ion batteries must be disposed of properly use an approved recycling facility for electronic waste Camera precautions Warning The camera will get hot with use This is normal To avoid risk of bur...

Page 12: ...component parts are heavy If available use the wheels to assist transport Observe heavy lifting safety practices when lifting any component of this system For the system weight and dimensions see the...

Page 13: ...xiprobe flexitrax features 22 1 2 Definitions 24 1 3 Safety notices 25 1 4 Training 25 1 5 Updates and latest information 26 1 6 CUES technical support 26 2 Quick Start 27 3 System overview 30 3 1 Con...

Page 14: ...s 58 4 1 3 Cameras 65 4 1 4 Elevators 67 4 1 5 Crawler connection 74 4 1 6 Crawler deployment tools 76 4 2 Drums External PSU 76 4 3 Command module 77 4 4 Controller 80 4 4 1 Power 80 4 4 2 Internal s...

Page 15: ...5 5 5 Reporting settings 123 5 5 6 Network settings 124 5 5 7 Email settings 131 5 5 8 Gmail 132 5 5 9 Yahoo 134 5 5 10 Microsoft Outlook 138 5 5 11 Dropbox Settings 141 5 5 12 Maintenance 144 5 5 13...

Page 16: ...6 7 5 Lighting control 180 6 7 6 Camera position control modes 181 6 7 7 Joint scan 182 6 8 Pendant controller 183 6 8 1 Connecting 183 6 8 2 Standby 184 6 8 3 Camera controls 184 6 8 4 Drum Crawler c...

Page 17: ...226 6 18 Retrieve the crawler 227 7 Projects and Surveys 228 7 1 Create a new survey from the Home Screen 228 7 1 1 Edit survey screen 231 7 2 Manage existing projects 232 7 2 1 Open a project 233 7 2...

Page 18: ...7 5 6 Clock references 262 7 6 Reports 263 7 6 1 Drain and sewer diagrams 265 7 6 2 Manhole and inspection chamber diagrams 266 7 7 Video streaming 267 7 8 Menu shortcuts 269 7 9 Supported survey sta...

Page 19: ...d spacers 285 11 8 Controller to drum PSU link cables 286 11 9 Crawler wheel elevator configurations 287 11 10 Crawler configuration examples 289 11 11 Pushrod reel and rod specifications 290 11 12 Pu...

Page 20: ...and weatherproofed the system is designed for use in harsh conditions It is easy to transport and deploy enabling quick and successful inspections The Controller s flexiprobe 10 26cm and flexitrax 12...

Page 21: ...flexitrax flexiprobe Operation Manual 1 Introduction www cuesinc com 21 Fig 1 1 flexitrax System with Powered Drum Fig 1 2 flexiprobe Controller and pushrod coiler...

Page 22: ...hargeable battery and external power supply options Integrated survey reporting Survey reports videos and observation photos can be exported to USB memory sticks sent as email attachments or uploaded...

Page 23: ...iprobe Operation Manual 1 Introduction www cuesinc com 23 Note References to P340 P341 P342 and P343 cameras and rods in this document also refer and apply to 540 541 542 and 543 cameras and rods See...

Page 24: ...nce of the camera from the starting manhole so that pipe defects and features can be accurately located However in most cases you will need to unwind the pushrod some distance so you can deploy the ca...

Page 25: ...ny policy and any applicable local or national laws Contact your company s or local government s health and safety officer for further information 1 4 Training Radiodetection provides training service...

Page 26: ...n or other information after you purchased your system You can download the latest software documentation and application notes from www cuesinc com For information about checking and upgrading your s...

Page 27: ...the battery see section 4 7 To get started with the relevant Inspection system follow these steps 540c flexiprobe 1 Make sure the controller is powered off 2 Important Rewind the pushrod completely on...

Page 28: ...Make sure the pushrod is layered evenly and correctly onto the reel When the rod is fully coiled on the reel press the Calibrate button For full details about these steps see section 6 8 7 Deploy the...

Page 29: ...display the splash screen 6 Important The controller displays the Equipment settings menu If the Equipment settings menu is showing the equipment currently attached to the controller then press Selec...

Page 30: ...inspection system Controller has a 12 1 307mm high definition industrial TFT LCD screen and is compatible with the full range of P350 drums crawlers cameras and accessories as well as the full range o...

Page 31: ...overview www cuesinc com 31 The Controller has an internal rechargeable lithium ion battery A fully charged battery will power the controller for around 4 to 6 hours depending on usage factors such as...

Page 32: ...al 3 System overview www cuesinc com 32 3 1 1 Controller front view Fig 3 1 Controller front view 1 On Off button Switches power ON or OFF When the system is powered on the on power indicator on the h...

Page 33: ...and front of the handle LEDs indicate the controller s WiFi Power and Battery Charge status see section 3 1 3 5 Panel buttons Allow you to record and play survey videos make observations and take pho...

Page 34: ...ck and front of the handle LEDs indicate the controller s WiFi Power and Battery Charge status See section 3 1 3 2 Main connection panel Includes a socket for the link cable to the pushrod reel an ext...

Page 35: ...nd the controller can detect available WiFi networks It does not indicate that the controller is connected to the internet 2 Power Lights up when the controller is powered on green 3 Battery charge Li...

Page 36: ...cover Fig 3 4 Main connection panel 1 Power socket DC power input from mains supply or vehicle supply Warning Use only the supplied battery chargers mains or optional vehicle 2 Video input An RCA vid...

Page 37: ...e Operation Manual 3 System overview www cuesinc com 37 4 Socket for link cable Connects the controller to a Powered Drum or to a Pushrod Reel Tighten the connector finger tight but do not use a wrenc...

Page 38: ...1 HDMI output Allows you to display live video on an external monitor Video replay on an external monitor is not currently supported 2 For manufacturer use only 3 USB sockets Allows you to connect a...

Page 39: ...on manual 2 Zero the camera distance See sections 6 4 8 6 11 3 Sonde LED Green when active 4 Mute microphone LED is red when Mic or Headset is muted 5 Recording LED Red when video recording in progres...

Page 40: ...en lets you create and manage surveys configure system settings and rotate the video feed It also shows real time system information e g camera distance and the Mimic If required you can overlay these...

Page 41: ...harge Survey title 6 Menu button Shows or hides button labels 7 Settings button Opens the system menus 8 Set distance button Press to zero the camera distance for a new survey 9 Joint scan button Pres...

Page 42: ...low 10 or charge above 90 This will dramatically increase the number of charge and discharge cycles that the battery can achieve Only charge your battery at temperatures of 10 40 C 50 104 F See below...

Page 43: ...charger Comprises an AC adapter and a mains power cable Used for recharging the internal Li Ion battery and optionally operating the controller Vehicle charging cable Connects the controller to your...

Page 44: ...uch as rod re termination kits Contact your CUES representative for details 550c flexitrax The system supports either a powered or manual drum that can accommodate cable lengths of 100m 330 150m 495 2...

Page 45: ...flexitrax flexiprobe Operation Manual 3 System overview www cuesinc com 45 3 4 2 Powered drum Fig 3 8 Powered drum including integrated PSU showing how the command module is mounted 1 3 4 5 5 5 6 11...

Page 46: ...ow you to manoeuvre the system easily into position 6 Emergency stop Instantly shuts off system power When initiated the system must be reset 7 Pushrod connector Connect and power compatible P340 push...

Page 47: ...flexitrax flexiprobe Operation Manual 3 System overview www cuesinc com 47 3 4 3 Manual drum and PSU...

Page 48: ...ew www cuesinc com 48 13 Cable drum Houses up to 305m 1000 of cable 14 Cable brake 15 Crank handle socket 16 Command module support clamp 17 PSU link cable socket 18 Manual layering handle To assist w...

Page 49: ...356 8 to 60 Fig 3 9 P354 crawler with Forward View camera installed and P356 crawler with pan tilt and zoom camera large elevator and lighthead installed Both crawlers are compatible with a choice of...

Page 50: ...ree camera options available for the 550c system 550c systems offer automatic TILT protection By default this will halt the crawler in hazardous tilting situations when its roll first exceeds 35 The u...

Page 51: ...els The reel or coiler holds the pushrod and camera on a revolving drum The system supports the reels below See section 11 11 for reel specifications Fig 3 11 Pushrod reels 1 543c P343 reel 2 542c P34...

Page 52: ...pending on reel type 2 Stowage hooks Use for storing the link cable on the pushrod reel 3 Link cable socket Connects the link cable to the reel 4 Brake Not shown Located on reverse side of reel Adjust...

Page 53: ...verview www cuesinc com 53 3 4 7 Cameras Three colour camera options are available Fig 3 13 540c pushrod cameras 1 1 25mm diameter camera for up to 4 100mm diameter pipes 2 2 50mm diameter self levell...

Page 54: ...lexi Attaches to the end of the pushrod helping the camera to negotiate small radius bends Sonde Optional purchase Attaches to the end of the pushrod and transmits a signal allowing the sonde s positi...

Page 55: ...Universal skids Protect the camera during use and centre the camera in the pipe For instructions on how to prepare the skids and cameras for use see section 4 6 4 Plumbers skidball For 1 25mm cameras...

Page 56: ...on Caution Before attempting to assemble the system ensure that the power is switched off Caution Check that all the link cables are connected as per instructions Caution Do not replace the C Clamp mo...

Page 57: ...flexitrax flexiprobe Operation Manual 4 System assembly www cuesinc com 57 Fig 4 1 P356 crawler assembly showing some of the options available...

Page 58: ...60mm to 305mm The small wheels are 62mm 2 5 diameter and the medium wheels are 110mm 4 3 diameter The P356 uses small medium and large wheels which can also be doubled up to improve traction This all...

Page 59: ...d tyres Fig 4 2 Connecting various tyres top and the abrasive wheels below Note Item 6 V seals prevent debris ingress into the crawler seals on the medium and large wheel sets It is beneficial to chec...

Page 60: ...are available in 5 kits with suitable adaptors for pipe size 6 8 and 9 pipes The small abrasive rasp wheels should use the 62mm wheel size setting while the large abrasive rasp wheels should use the 1...

Page 61: ...ause stress to the tractor motors and cause early life failure Double large wheel adaptors configuration Comprised of 2 full sets of P356 Large wheels 8x and 4x adaptors allowing the large wheels to b...

Page 62: ...flexitrax flexiprobe Operation Manual 4 System assembly www cuesinc com 62 Fig 4 6 Pipe clearance diagrams part 1...

Page 63: ...flexitrax flexiprobe Operation Manual 4 System assembly www cuesinc com 63 Fig 4 7 Pipe clearance diagrams part 2...

Page 64: ...flexitrax flexiprobe Operation Manual 4 System assembly www cuesinc com 64 Fig 4 8 Pipe clearance diagrams part 3...

Page 65: ...test ultra bright LEDs for optimum lighting Cameras can be fitted direct to the crawler s body or to an elevator or lighthead The cameras can only be fitted in one alignment A single 3mm Allen key scr...

Page 66: ...source Pan and Tilt camera P350 CAM PT The Pan and Tilt camera allows clear vision of pipes With focal range from 10mm to infinity featuring a 210 lm light source Pan Tilt and Zoom camera P350 CAM PTZ...

Page 67: ...deploy the P354 in pipes up to 300mm 12 and the P356 in pipes up to 380mm 15 Adjustable elevator The adjustable elevator will deploy the P354 in pipes up to 350mm 15 and the P356 in pipes up to 458mm...

Page 68: ...s Left to right Fixed elevator Large Adjustable elevator and Powered elevator Large adjustable elevator To fit the large adjustable elevator to the P356 crawler follow these steps 1 Align the four mou...

Page 69: ...Operation Manual 4 System assembly www cuesinc com 69 Fig 4 12 Installing the large adjustable elevator 2 To adjust the height of the elevator use the supplied chuck key to twist the square recessed s...

Page 70: ...tem assembly www cuesinc com 70 Fig 4 13 Adjusting the large adjustable elevator Powered elevator Install the powered elevator using the following steps 1 Fit the baseplate to the top of the P356 craw...

Page 71: ...or 2 Loosen off the thumbscrew at the rear of the elevator so that there is plenty of play in the mechanism 3 Line the elevator up with the P356 crawler and slide the shoe projecting from the bottom o...

Page 72: ...s no need to remove the baseplate even when inspecting smaller pipes Setting the powered elevator height Warning Never place hands clothes or foreign objects into the mechanism of the powered elevator...

Page 73: ...ials steering sensitivity may be affected at high camera elevations Auxiliary Lighthead This can be used to provide the camera with more light With more light you can deploy the crawler in larger pipe...

Page 74: ...head 4 1 5 Crawler connection Once you have fitted the crawler with the cameras wheels and other accessories you can connect it to the cable drum Connect the crawler cable termination to the terminal...

Page 75: ...com 75 Fig 4 16 Cable termination Caution Older products may feature a strain relief assembly and a stainless steel spring guard at the cable end as shown below Contact CUES for assembly details Fig...

Page 76: ...and other access points The deployment tools can deploy and remove the crawler in conduits up to 16 5 5m deep Using all 3 of the supplied poles Refer to section 6 4 2 for a guide to crawler deployment...

Page 77: ...s to be left un blanked Note The Powered drum is capable of winding in deployed cable When retrieving the cable the drum will rewind slightly faster than the crawler is reversing in order to keep tens...

Page 78: ...xiprobe Operation Manual 4 System assembly www cuesinc com 78 Fig 4 19 550c rear connections Connect the other end of the link cable to the controller terminal on the powered drum or external PSU Link...

Page 79: ...Powered Drum is also marked Controller External monitor An external monitor can be connected to the 550c controller using a high quality HDMI cable Plug the cable into the HDMI socket located beneath...

Page 80: ...t the rear of the Controller hand tight to prevent the controller rotating during use Mounting on the reel If required you can mount the Controller on the pushrod reel with the supplied clamp see sect...

Page 81: ...l staff can do this 4 4 3 USB memory stick You must use a USB memory stick not supplied to install software upgrades You can optionally use a USB memory stick to import your company logo onto the cont...

Page 82: ...n external keyboard to a USB port on the auxiliary connection panel see section 3 1 5 Note The controller does not support a mouse 4 4 5 Headset Optional You can use a headset with a microphone to rec...

Page 83: ...ual 4 System assembly www cuesinc com 83 Fig 4 21 Controller on off button and front connections showing headset socket and installed USB memory stick Headset socket Front USB socket with memory stick...

Page 84: ...ual Drum PSU Note Whenever you connect new equipment to the Controller enter the information into the Equipment menu within Settings see section 5 5 4 Fig 4 22 550c pushrod link lead socket Use the li...

Page 85: ...reel type when you power on the controller see section 5 5 4 Clamp assembly Use the supplied clamp optional on 541 to attach the Controller onto the pushrod reel If the clamp is supplied separately f...

Page 86: ...set aside 5 Place the clamp unit on the reel crossbar with the threaded shaft lowermost and the clamp spigot pointing upwards 6 Place the end clamp in the clamp unit and secure in place using the 4 x...

Page 87: ...flexitrax flexiprobe Operation Manual 4 System assembly www cuesinc com 87 Fig 4 24 Pushrod clamp exploded 1 and installed 2 1 2...

Page 88: ...e elements Always attach the cameras and accessories in a dry clean environment 4 6 1 Camera Attach the camera to the pushrod Then focus the camera to match the pipe diameter 1 Check the camera lens M...

Page 89: ...e sure camera s view is displayed on the controller screen b Position the camera at the required distance from a suitable target object see Table 4 1 c Use the camera s focus tool supplied with the sy...

Page 90: ...ameter Target object Required distance from camera Inches mm Inches mm 1 25mm Camera 1 25 32 3 0 76 1 5 38 3 6 92 2 51 4 8 122 3 76 7 2 183 4 102 9 6 244 2 50mm Camera 2 51 5 6 142 3 76 8 4 213 4 102...

Page 91: ...e RD7200 you can locate and track the camera as it navigates a pipe Flexisonde This sonde built in on 541c P341 Plumbers reels fits between the pushrod and the camera allowing the system to better neg...

Page 92: ...iversal flexi to the camera This is a flexible spring attachment that allows the camera and pushrod to negotiate sharp bends in the pipe The universal flexi fits on the pushrod between the rod termina...

Page 93: ...s when estimating water levels and the location of pipe deformations Each pushrod system comes with a universal skid set that allows you to adapt your camera and pushrod for deployment in pipes from 2...

Page 94: ...flexitrax flexiprobe Operation Manual 4 System assembly www cuesinc com 94 Fig 4 29 Different diameter configurations that can be achieved using the universal skid set...

Page 95: ...flexitrax flexiprobe Operation Manual 4 System assembly www cuesinc com 95 Fig 4 30 Universal skid set for 1 25mm camera and flexisonde...

Page 96: ...flexitrax flexiprobe Operation Manual 4 System assembly www cuesinc com 96 Fig 4 31 Universal skid set for 2 50mm camera and 1 4 36mm flexisonde...

Page 97: ...ws that hold the two halves of the collar together and insert the flexisonde with the camera attached into the collar 3 Make sure the camera is touching the screw end of the collar Then tighten the tw...

Page 98: ...ler from a 12 24V DC vehicle supply A fully charged battery will power the controller for around 4 to 6 hours The actual battery life will depend on usage and system configuration For example if scree...

Page 99: ...To charge the battery 1 Use the supplied mains adapter power brick to connect the controller to the mains power supply The controller s power socket is on the main connection panel on the rear of the...

Page 100: ...me screen on section 3 2 You also can check the battery level at any time by pressing the Battery check button section 3 1 3 If the battery charge is low you can Adjust the Power Management settings F...

Page 101: ...controller to your vehicle s DC power connector typically the cigarette lighter or cigarette charging point The controller s power socket is on the main connection panel on the rear of the controller...

Page 102: ...attempt to replace the battery yourself With typical constant usage the controller battery will last around two years If the battery reaches the end of its useful life and you can no longer recharge...

Page 103: ...ine surveys 5 1 Insert the fuse A 5A 32V MINI blade fuse is supplied separately with the controller You must insert the fuse before powering on the controller for the first time Open the cover of the...

Page 104: ...potentially lethal electric shock To power on the Controller 1 Open the two covers 2 Press the power button to switch on the Controller section 3 1 1 The power LED on the handle is green when the Con...

Page 105: ...ard launches automatically The wizard comprises several menus where you can set preferences and company details Follow these steps 1 Power on the Controller for the first time The setup wizard launche...

Page 106: ...en select the Continue menu item The date and time are shown on the controller screen and optionally overlaid on video recordings see section 5 5 3 Note You will need to manually adjust the controller...

Page 107: ...ts 0 0m or 0 0ft Then select the Continue menu item The camera distance is shown on the controller screen and optionally overlaid on video recordings see section 5 5 3 Your chosen distance units are a...

Page 108: ...e controller will use these details to personalize the title page of your survey reports You can also import an image of your company logo though you may prefer to do this later see section 5 6 Fig 5...

Page 109: ...ontroller now displays an advisory reminding you to rewind the pushrod fully onto the reel coiler Make sure the pushrod is layered evenly and correctly onto the reel and the end of the rod is level wi...

Page 110: ...he reel coiler Make sure the pushrod is layered evenly and correctly onto the reel and the end of the rod is level with the rod guide Press the Calibrate button to calibrate the reel After calibrating...

Page 111: ...exiprobe Operation Manual 5 System setup www cuesinc com 111 550 drum Crawler Pushrod In normal operation the drum and crawler icons are green and the pushrod is white See section 8 for what other col...

Page 112: ...n the screen You can also add your company details these details are included in your survey reports From the main Settings menu you can access Controller settings see section 5 5 2 Screen overlay set...

Page 113: ...menu Go to the home screen and press the Settings button section 3 2 If necessary press the Back button to go back to the home screen Navigate the menus Do the following To browse items in a menu use...

Page 114: ...flexitrax flexiprobe Operation Manual 5 System setup www cuesinc com 114 Fig 5 6 Settings menu...

Page 115: ...n button will loop the cursor back to the top of the menu Language distance units inclination units keyboard layout You can set up the controller for your locale For example you can set the language f...

Page 116: ...ack section 3 1 4 Keyboard shortcuts 550c only When enabled this setting allows the use of predefined shortcuts as an alternative for Joysticks and buttons to control the movement of the crawler power...

Page 117: ...n is shown on the controller screen and on your survey videos and photos If this setting is disabled this information is hidden Date time hide show This setting displays or hides the date time Distanc...

Page 118: ...yout choice Choose where on the screen to display the date time and crawler distance attitude You can display this information at the top bottom or centre of the screen or on the left or right All hid...

Page 119: ...olour of the overlaid text Video title page You can add a title page to the start of your survey videos Title page duration Specify how long in seconds the title page is displayed when a video starts...

Page 120: ...text duration Specify how long in seconds each observation is displayed Text pages overlay You can choose for Text pages to be overlaid on the recorded video Text page settings Edit text pages see sec...

Page 121: ...a cable hazard or topple Additional wear and tear may also be caused to drum tractor or both Camera type If the drum is switched on and power is reaching the camera the Controller will automatically...

Page 122: ...e cannot accept any liability for inaccurate data decisions made or consequential losses following the use of the inclination data 540c flexitrax Reel type Select the reel type you are using from the...

Page 123: ...s strictly complying with a given standard Turn off one or both options when you would like the increased flexibility for entering freeform text Enter Return key moves to next line Enabling this allow...

Page 124: ...flexitrax flexiprobe Operation Manual 5 System setup www cuesinc com 124 5 5 6 Network settings Use this screen to set how the Controller connects via WiFi and or Ethernet...

Page 125: ...net over a WiFi network You will need an internet connection to send survey reports by email or upload them to Dropbox Fig 5 8 Network settings 1 WiFi status 2 Network list 3 Auto Connect button 4 Sca...

Page 126: ...o a WiFi network Connected to a WiFi network but no internet connection Connected to a WiFi network with an internet connection Enable WiFi Disable WiFi When you enable WiFi the controller automatical...

Page 127: ...he Up Down buttons or the arrow keys to select the network you want Then press the Connect button Wait while the controller connects to the selected network While the controller is connected to a netw...

Page 128: ...or the first time 1 Show Password button Auto connect Use the arrow keys to select a network Then press the Auto connect button to select the network s check box In future sessions the controller will...

Page 129: ...e networks each time you enable WiFi But you can press the Scan button to manually refresh the network list Ethernet settings Use this screen to set whether the controller s IP assignment is automatic...

Page 130: ...le is used to control the inspection equipment Enable remote control When you enable remote control the controller allows a PC connected to it by Ethernet to take control of the crawler camera and oth...

Page 131: ...uired enter the SMTP Username for the account you want to use when sending emails from the controller Note Some email services including Gmail will use the SMTP Username attribute as the sender s addr...

Page 132: ...5 System setup www cuesinc com 132 5 5 8 Gmail To use Gmail you must first edit the security settings Visit https myaccount google com and sign into your account You will then see the screen below Cl...

Page 133: ...peration Manual 5 System setup www cuesinc com 133 Fig 5 11 Gmail account home Fig 5 12 Gmail Security Scroll down to Less secure app access and click on Turn on access not recommended Fig 5 13 Gmail...

Page 134: ...assword Complete the steps below to configure the Controller for Yahoo mail to send reports If the email settings are subsequently changed the app password is removed and the process would need to be...

Page 135: ...flexitrax flexiprobe Operation Manual 5 System setup www cuesinc com 135 Fig 5 15 Yahoo Personal data From the options select Generate app password...

Page 136: ...flexitrax flexiprobe Operation Manual 5 System setup www cuesinc com 136 Fig 5 16 Yahoo Account security...

Page 137: ...www cuesinc com 137 Enter your app s name e g GRM 550 Controller then select Generate password Fig 5 17 Yahoo app password Note down the app password and use this password as opposed to your Yahoo acc...

Page 138: ...figure the Controller for Microsoft Outlook to send reports If the email settings are subsequently changed the app password is removed and the process would need to be repeated To generate an App pass...

Page 139: ...flexitrax flexiprobe Operation Manual 5 System setup www cuesinc com 139 Fig 5 18 Microsoft Outlook Advanced security page...

Page 140: ...er Fig 5 19 Microsoft Outlook app password Note If the account is managed by an organization s Exchange Online e g Office 365 and Microsoft 365 then the user should contact their IT department to disa...

Page 141: ...loud Before you use this feature you must have a Dropbox account and the controller must be connected to the internet To set up a Dropbox connection 1 Select Connect to Dropbox from the Dropbox settin...

Page 142: ...e We recommend that you do not use your personal Dropbox account Instead use a company account or a custom account specifically for storing survey reports Fig 5 20 Dropbox login screen 1 Email address...

Page 143: ...143 When prompted allow CUES to create a subfolder inside your Dropbox folder tree see section 7 4 11 for details about the target subfolder Fig 5 21 CUES access request 1 Cancel and Allow buttons To...

Page 144: ...utes for dimming the screen If the controller keyboard or buttons are not used before the timeout expires screen brightness is reduced to its lowest level Shutdown after idle minutes This setting auto...

Page 145: ...gnose controller issues Diagnostics This screen displays status data for various system components This data can be used by CUES support staff to diagnose controller issues Format USB disk Use this se...

Page 146: ...perform a factory reset see section 9 3 To import a company logo see section 5 6 5 6 Import a company logo You can import your company logo to personalize the controller splash screen shown briefly on...

Page 147: ...the arrow keys and the Esc and Enter keys to navigate folders on the USB memory stick and select the file you want b Press Enter or the OK button to import the logo 5 Back in the Company Details menu...

Page 148: ...r and so on You must set up the title page before you record any videos If you record a survey video before setting up a title page the video will not gain a title page if you subsequently set up a ti...

Page 149: ...ation for example the company name or phone number You cannot change the company name phone number etc from this menu only decide whether or not they are displayed To make changes select Settings then...

Page 150: ...button repeatedly until the item you want is highlighted in red b Use the arrow keys on the keyboard to position the item on the screen c Graphics only Press the Enlarge or Shrink buttons to resize th...

Page 151: ...hat you have designed the title page see page 5 7 2 2 In the Home screen press the Settings button item 7 in Fig 3 7 3 Choose Settings Screen Overlay Video title page 4 Set the Title page duration in...

Page 152: ...roller are unaffected In particular if an existing video does not have a title page it will not gain a title page if you subsequently enable the video title page 6 The change is saved automatically Pr...

Page 153: ...1 Before you begin Assess your deployment and safety requirements before you begin Different environments may pose risks and challenges that you may be unaccustomed to Check that no hazardous gases or...

Page 154: ...Every time the Controller and tractor system are switched on you are prompted to select and confirm the equipment attached using the Equipment settings menu Whenever you change any part of your syste...

Page 155: ...witch Rotate the Emergency Stop button clockwise and then switch the power back on Switch the power off before disconnecting any system components or if the system is not yet connected 6 4 Crawler Dep...

Page 156: ...that you may be unaccustomed to Check that no hazardous gases are present The flexitrax system is not suitable for use in potentially explosive environments We recommend the use of downhole and manhol...

Page 157: ...loyment tool may have any of the following components 1 3 poles 6ft 1 8m length 2 Crawler hook 3 P356 Large Elevator grab system 4 P356 crawler strap 5 P354 crawler strap Fig 6 3 Crawler deployment to...

Page 158: ...ing a crawler without the Large Manual Elevator you must fit the relevant crawler strap Using two P354 M4 x 6 SKT CAP SS or four P356 M6 x 8 SKT CAP SS screws supplied secure the strap to the crawler...

Page 159: ...ach the crawler hook to the bottom pole using the screw 3 8 16 UNC 2 HEX HD SS and nut 3 8 x16U NC NYLOC SS provided Fig 6 5 Strap hook assembly Large Elevator Assembly When using a large elevator you...

Page 160: ...mbly Attach the bracket to the large elevator assembly following these steps 1 Remove the 4 M6x16 screws using a 4mm Allen key 2 Remove the 4 bushes and friction o rings from the linkage arms 3 Fit th...

Page 161: ...1 4 Secure the bracket to the elevator assembly using the new 4 off M6x12 screws supplied with the lifting tool and tighten firmly recommended torque 8Nm or 70 In Lbs Fig 6 7 Elevator bracket assembly...

Page 162: ...as many poles as required ensuring that the push button is fully engaged Fig 6 8 Poles assembly 6 4 6 Using the deployment tool Once ready you can use the deployment tool you can hook the strap or eng...

Page 163: ...ok or the cradle is properly engaged to the strap or elevator bracket before trying to lift the crawler We recommend the use of a suitable rope to stabilize and aid the deployment retrieval operation...

Page 164: ...n at regular intervals to help prevent the risk of biological contaminations from foul water sources Use appropriate gloves when cleaning the system 6 4 7 Cable deployment rollers The optional cable d...

Page 165: ...d positioned the crawler in the manhole using manhole rollers to protect the cable and ensuring that the cable protection spring has cleared the drum rollers you should zero the distance counter The z...

Page 166: ...ers feature an integrated multi frequency sonde The Sonde allows you to locate the crawler s position using a Radiodetection cable and pipe locator such as the RD7200 You can choose the transmitting f...

Page 167: ...yboard Pressing the joystick down will also stop the system See section 6 6 3 for details on using the joysticks When using the Pendant for safety this is controlled via the Pendant or the emergency s...

Page 168: ...he correct wheel size before you attempt to drive the crawler Note You must be at the home screen to drive the crawler or powered drum If you open a menu at any time while the drum or crawler are movi...

Page 169: ...ither the tractor or the powered drum whichever you have selected This means that in manual tractor mode the tractor drives unassisted and the drum does not recall the cable CUES recommends using AUTO...

Page 170: ...d manual tractor and drum buttons In manual mode the LED corresponding to the chosen mode will light the manual tractor indicator LED is green and the manual drum indicator LED is yellow In AUTO mode...

Page 171: ...op when the cable counter reaches 0 0 Reversing Caution When reversing or retrieving the crawler ensure that the cable is retrieved at the same or higher speed than the crawler Failure to do so may ca...

Page 172: ...ler will automatically stop when the cable counter reaches 0 0 However the crawler s momentum may cause it to roll a short distance beyond the 0 0 position Please allow for this when you deploy the ca...

Page 173: ...on Manual 6 Operating the system www cuesinc com 173 the side panel closest to the controller socket The panel is secured with socket head screws Remove this panel using a metric Allen key Fig 6 13 Cr...

Page 174: ...P356 crawler will steer left and right allowing you to navigate pipes with ease The crawler steers by changing the speed on the left or right motors You can steer the crawler when it is moving or when...

Page 175: ...The left right axis controls the steering of the P356 crawler Pressing down on the joystick will bring the crawler to a stop The right hand joystick provides intuitive control of the camera Use Keybo...

Page 176: ...14 Topple warning shows at the bottom of the screen Note that the MIMIC also shows a high tilt angle 6 6 5 Powered elevator control The associated buttons control the elevator position when the powere...

Page 177: ...m www cuesinc com 177 Fig 6 15 Powered elevator control buttons Pressing both buttons at the same time resets the powered elevator moving it to its lowest position Pressing the keyboard spacebar will...

Page 178: ...ve a range of features to help you locate faults in more demanding conditions These are controlled by the right hand joystick and buttons Fig 6 16 Right hand joystick and camera lighting control butto...

Page 179: ...the joystick depends on the camera positioning mode you have chosen You can choose between Direct and Go To See section 6 7 6 for details Use Keyboard shortcuts as an alternative for the joysticks to...

Page 180: ...iris allows more light to enter the camera giving a brighter picture Closing the iris decreases the amount of light entering the camera giving a darker picture The and control the camera s iris Press...

Page 181: ...position In Go To mode the joystick controls the position of a target in the Mimic see Fig 6 17 MIMIC with Camera GoTo target and Joint Scan icon Fig 6 17 Remembering that the Mimic provides a 2D ima...

Page 182: ...com 182 6 7 7 Joint scan When the Joint Scan icon is available for Pan Tilt and Pan Tilt Zoom cameras pressing the associated ATM button initiates a Joint Scan operation Fig 6 17 MIMIC with Camera Go...

Page 183: ...pendant controller is an optional accessory which allows the user to control the system remotely Fig 6 18 Pendant controller 6 8 1 Connecting The pendant lead connects to the pendant socket on the po...

Page 184: ...when inactive Note To prevent accidental operation of the P350 system the P350 controller is disabled whilst the pendant is active However it is still possible to record 6 8 3 Camera controls PAN Usi...

Page 185: ...the camera giving a brighter picture Closing the iris to the minimum aperture will decrease the amount of light entering the camera giving a darker picture 1 Press the SELECT key until the MAN indicat...

Page 186: ...e add Light ICON To decrease available light press the small add Light ICON Note With the auxiliary lighthead when both CAM AUX are lit the large sun key will ramp up the camera lights then ramping th...

Page 187: ...s connected to the system Pan and tilt camera mimic provides a 2D image of the 3D camera position The square box acts as a target use the pendant joystick to position it and press GO the camera will m...

Page 188: ...cation light will turn off Note The last selected sonde frequency will still be lit regardless of the sonde status as the sonde is only active if the amber indication light is on DRIVE MODE Pressing t...

Page 189: ...reen STOP Pressing the red STOP key will stop the crawler and brake If the crawler is already braking pressing the STOP key will toggle the brake SPEED In manual mode to increase the speed of the craw...

Page 190: ...or right to steer while using the P356 crawler The P356 can turn on the spot or steer slightly while driving forward TRIM P356 only This provides different offset speeds for the wheels on each side of...

Page 191: ...nnect a different reel to the controller The reel must be correctly calibrated to ensure that camera distances are accurate Note For definitions of calibration and zero distance see section 1 2 Follow...

Page 192: ...ion It is essential that you select the correct reel for best video quality and accurate distance measurements If you select the wrong reel pushrod distance measurements will not be accurate and your...

Page 193: ...flexitrax flexiprobe Operation Manual 6 Operating the system www cuesinc com 193 Fig 6 20 Calibration reminder 1 Advisory to rewind the rod 2 Calibrate button 1 2...

Page 194: ...d the pushrod Caution Pushrods can self propel and cause injury to the operator We recommend that you adjust the brake slowly to prevent the reel unwinding too quickly You can adjust the brake lever p...

Page 195: ...deploy the camera down into a manhole before starting the survey To ensure accurate camera distances are recorded in your survey videos and observations you need to zero the camera distance when the...

Page 196: ...e system www cuesinc com 196 Follow these steps 1 Get the camera in the survey start position see section 6 10 2 Press the Set distance button or panel button and reset the distance to 0 00 Make sure...

Page 197: ...4 or later Safari 12 or later Microsoft Edge contact CUES for version information WiFi hotspot capability 6 12 1 Connecting to a nearby connected device Firstly enable your device s WiFi hotspot by fo...

Page 198: ...peration Manual 6 Operating the system www cuesinc com 198 Fig 6 22 Network settings menu The WiFi IP address to be copied to your device s browser is highlighted The streamed video will show in the b...

Page 199: ...ntroller image streaming to a nearby device in this example an Android phone s Chrome 72 browser If you encounter difficulties check that your browser is compatible with this feature see above You can...

Page 200: ...3 1 Video format and size The Controller saves survey videos as MP4 files encoded in H 264 for video and MP3 for audio The controller limits individual MP4 files to 4GB corresponding to a survey video...

Page 201: ...6 13 2 About the panel buttons Use the panel buttons to record play pause and stop a video You can also capture still images i e observation photos The panel buttons are located below the controller...

Page 202: ...ators are shown in the lower right screen A red dot on the screen indicates that recording has started Also the red Recording LED will light See section 3 1 6 The mic symbol indicates whether audio re...

Page 203: ...1 Optional Connect a headset to record an audio commentary Press the panel button twice to automatically set up a basic survey and start recording Now carry out the video inspection Use the controlle...

Page 204: ...ter see section 7 3 5 Format Choose one of the following Basic survey You do not need to specify any details at this point If required you later edit the survey head to specify the operator the person...

Page 205: ...arrow keys to move through all the header fields Fields with buttons have a 7 8 menu For drop down menu shortcuts see section 7 8 Press Save to save the form Applies to Structured surveys only Press t...

Page 206: ...urvey standard chosen a pop up menu Multiple video recordings may be displayed Press Yes if you want to add a VVR condition code to the observations otherwise press Esc or the Back button to continue...

Page 207: ...ultaneously captured by default for each new video recording For best results it is recommended that a separate and uninterrupted video recording be made at a constant speed E g when retrieving the tr...

Page 208: ...208 Please note The Inclination data icon is only visible in place of the Roll Camera CW CCW icons from within an open survey and only when a PT or PTZ camera is connected Press the Preview button to...

Page 209: ...www cuesinc com 209 Fig 6 27 Inclination graph To include an inclination graph in a report open the Inclination data page under Settings and select the required recording If you decide to change the...

Page 210: ...cy the user should calibrate the tractor s on board inclinometer immediately prior to the survey by selecting the Inclination calibration option under the Equipment settings menu If the system include...

Page 211: ...anual 6 Operating the system www cuesinc com 211 Fig 6 28 Set inclination offset Caution This information is for indication only We cannot accept liability for decisions made or consequential losses f...

Page 212: ...you highlight a pipe defect with an on screen arrow or circle On screen indicators A red dot and video counter are shown on the screen when the controller is recording a video Pause a video While a vi...

Page 213: ...any time when a survey is open For example you can take photos while recording or playing a video You can also take photos directly Any photos taken while a survey is open are listed in the survey re...

Page 214: ...creen using the Text pages feature Users may enhance simple video surveys by adding relevant information e g Location reference node points The Text pages are displayed over the video footage when sel...

Page 215: ...e selected text page from the Menu page Press Display page to add the text to your video Press Hide page to remove it The displayed page number is indicated at the bottom centre of the screen Start re...

Page 216: ...g a survey video you can add text and shapes to highlight pipe defects These overlays are displayed over the video footage Fig 6 30 Adding overlay items to a video recording 1 Overlay text and shapes...

Page 217: ...the mp4 video and overlay graphics and captions using third party video editing software Follow these steps 1 Start recording a survey video see section 6 13 2 Press the panel button to pause the reco...

Page 218: ...in to save the changes If you need to remove an item press the Delete button Enable the overlay Press the Enable overlay button Resume recording for several seconds but do not move the camera For exam...

Page 219: ...recording is enabled by default so you can immediately start speaking into the microphone Optional To mute the microphone press panel button To unmute and resume audio recording press the button agai...

Page 220: ...Attach a headset or speakers to the covered audio socket on the front of the controller item 3 on section 3 1 1 You must use speakers with a 3 5mm audio jack you cannot connect USB or Bluetooth speak...

Page 221: ...hat the video is attached to While the video is playing you can stop pause forward and rewind and add new observations Fig 6 31 Video playback screen 1 Next observation button 2 New observation button...

Page 222: ...k buttons are available The playback buttons allow you to stop and pause the video view and add observations and fast forward or rewind the video 6 To stop playing the video press the panel button or...

Page 223: ...t Follow these steps 1 Open an existing survey section 7 2 1 Or create a new one section 6 13 5 Photos are saved as observations and each observation must be associated with a survey 2 Deploy the came...

Page 224: ...Press the panel button section 3 1 6 or the New observation button to take the photo The photo shows exactly what is on the screen at the time including any overlay text or shapes camera rotation date...

Page 225: ...cuesinc com 225 The New Observation screen displays showing the new photo Fill in the fields required by the survey standard see section 7 5 2 Then press the Save button to save the observation detail...

Page 226: ...the battery level is low on your controller you can turn off the camera to save battery power 1 In the Home screen press the Settings button item 6 in Fig 3 7 Choose Settings Equipment Set the Reel p...

Page 227: ...on and when handling the equipment After you complete the survey wind the reel to retrieve the camera from the pipe Release the brake Carefully layer the pushrod onto the reel by a combination of rota...

Page 228: ...ontroller supports WRc s MSCC 3 through 5 survey standards and Spanish and French survey standards see section 7 9 7 1 Create a new survey from the Home Screen Follow these steps 1 In the home screen...

Page 229: ...rvey Choose between French and Spanish versions of EN13508 3 Select the Continue menu item 4 Applies to Structured surveys only Now edit the survey header For MSCC surveys the header refers to the det...

Page 230: ...eld with example drop down menu 1 Drop down menu indicator 5 Applies to Structured surveys only Press the Save button to save the survey header details The Edit Survey screen display section 7 1 1 You...

Page 231: ...he video title page edit the survey header details add or manage survey observations and add or manage text pages Fig 7 2 Edit survey screen 1 New observation button 2 List observations button 3 Edit...

Page 232: ...xisting projects Use the Projects screen to manage your existing projects and to access the survey s within In the home screen press the Projects button Fig 7 3 Projects screen 1 Manage projects butto...

Page 233: ...com 233 7 2 1 Open a project In the 550c system a project is the container for a collection of surveys Follow these steps 1 In the Projects screen use the arrow keys to select the project you want to...

Page 234: ...Projects and Surveys www cuesinc com 234 7 2 2 Manage projects Use the Manage projects screen to export rename or delete projects Fig 7 4 Manage projects screen 1 Export project button 2 Rename proje...

Page 235: ...e project name is set to the current date and time But you can rename the project 1 In the home screen press the Projects button 2 In the Projects screen press the Manage projects button 3 In the Mana...

Page 236: ...eate project 1 In the home screen press the Projects button 2 In the Projects screen press the Create project button 7 2 4 Sort projects by name or date 1 In the home screen press the Projects button...

Page 237: ...eration Manual 7 Projects and Surveys www cuesinc com 237 7 3 Manage existing surveys Fig 7 5 Project screen 1 Manage surveys button 2 Create survey button 3 Sort by name button 4 Sort by date button...

Page 238: ...ntaining the survey you want 3 Press the Open button 4 The Project screen displays use the arrow keys to select the survey you want 5 Press the Open button 7 3 2 Manage surveys Use the Manage surveys...

Page 239: ...to select unselect the survey s check box 3 Press the Move to project button In the Select destination project screen select the required project and press the OK 4 Alternatively press the Create pro...

Page 240: ...vey format and survey header data will automatically carry over from existing surveys in the project 7 3 4 Sort surveys by name or date You can sort surveys by name or date created Follow these steps...

Page 241: ...on 3 When the Survey Header screen opens tab to the field you want and enter the new details The current field is highlighted in grey Mandatory fields are highlighted in yellow Press the Super tab but...

Page 242: ...report XML You can optionally export survey reports in XML For example you may want to import your surveys into a third party system The exported file is export xml Survey videos Survey videos are sa...

Page 243: ...ting a survey to USB or Dropbox you can choose any combination of export options If exporting a survey to email you can only export the Microsoft Word survey report You cannot export survey data image...

Page 244: ...Enable WiFi button 4 When the network list appears use the arrow keys to select the WiFi network you want Then press the Connect button Wait while the controller connects to the selected network If t...

Page 245: ...i network you are currently connected to Then press the Disconnect button The connection icon reverts to not connected 2 Use the arrow keys to select a new WiFi network you want Then press the Connect...

Page 246: ...the space bar to select unselect the survey s check box 6 Press the Export surveys button 7 In the Export menu choose the export method and press Continue 7 4 6 Select a project for export Follow thes...

Page 247: ...a USB memory stick into one of the controller s USB ports 2 In the Select USB disk screen select your USB memory stick 3 Optional Specify the survey options i e choose which items to export see sectio...

Page 248: ...ss the Email settings button to change the email sender and server details 3 In the Send Email screen section 7 4 8 you must specify the email recipient s You can also write a brief message Recipients...

Page 249: ...ojects and Surveys www cuesinc com 249 Fig 7 7 Send email screen 1 Recipient 2 Subject Can be edited 3 Optional Message 4 Attachment filename Can be edited 7 4 9 Email send failure If your email faile...

Page 250: ...fields 2 Hostname port or SSL settings are incorrect 3 Your email security settings may need to be adjusted by logging into your e mail account from a PC or mobile device Examples of Gmail Yahoo and O...

Page 251: ...end a survey by email the recipients are saved automatically to an address book You can quickly add these recipients again when sending new surveys Fig 7 8 Managing email recipients 1 Address book 2 R...

Page 252: ...lete selected recipients 7 4 11 Export to Dropbox Note You can only export single surveys to Dropbox If you are exporting multiple surveys the Dropbox export method is not available After choosing Dro...

Page 253: ...log specify the Dropbox destination This is the target subfolder that will contain your uploaded survey Surveys are always uploaded to a subfolder below the CUES Cloud folder By default this subfolder...

Page 254: ...me Apps CUES Controller ID Project ID Where Controller ID is the serial number that uniquely identifies the controller unit used for the survey and Project ID is the user assigned project name or if u...

Page 255: ...r survey report Observations are used to give a detailed yet concise description of your findings For example you can record pipe defects connections and debris Fig 7 11 Example observation with 1 pho...

Page 256: ...nspection chambers For French and Spanish structured surveys the controller supports the relevant EN13508 standards These condition codes describe the physical condition of the pipe or manhole inspect...

Page 257: ...ording or playback pauses automatically and the controller saves a photo The photo shows exactly what is on the screen at the time including any camera rotation date time and camera distance These on...

Page 258: ...example drop down menu 1 Drop down menu indicator 5 Press the Save button to save the observation details Alternatively press the Save without photo button For example you may choose this save option...

Page 259: ...eo is paused Fig 7 13 Video progress bar 1 showing position of observations 2 7 5 4 View or edit an observation Follow these steps 1 In the home screen press the Projects button 2 Open the survey that...

Page 260: ...te an observation the associated photo is also deleted and cannot be recovered Follow these steps Delete a single observation 1 In the home screen press the Projects button 2 In the Projects screen op...

Page 261: ...eys to select a survey 3 In the Edit Survey screen press the List observations button 4 Press the Select multiple button 5 In the Observation List screen use the arrow keys to highlight an observation...

Page 262: ...ntial crack extending from 2 o clock to 5 o clock To help you record these defects accurately when you type 1 to 12 in a Clock field a pop up observation photo is shown with a superimposed clock face...

Page 263: ...er details plus any observations for each individual survey For DOCX reports a title page shows your company details and if specified your company logo which can be positioned at the top or bottom of...

Page 264: ...ration Manual 7 Projects and Surveys www cuesinc com 264 Fig 7 15 DOCX survey report 1 Example title page with company details and logo 2 Observations page Observations are presented in tabular form w...

Page 265: ...urvey reports see section 7 9 for the full survey list 1 Start node reference 2 Direction Shows whether the camera was pointing downstream with the flow or upstream against the flow 3 Finish node refe...

Page 266: ...hamber diagrams These diagrams are included in MSCC Manhole Inspection Chamber survey reports see section 7 9 for the full survey list Fig 7 17 Example manhole inspection chamber diagram for survey re...

Page 267: ...deo images showing on the Controller s display to a nearby connected device such as a cell phone or tablet by following these steps 1 Connect your device as a hotspot to the Controller 2 Open the Sett...

Page 268: ...ss into the browser address bar and press Go 6 The streamed video will show in the browser as shown above If you encounter difficulties check that your browser is compatible with this feature see step...

Page 269: ...ith those letters Example In a Weather field type r to automatically select R Rain Example In a Code field type fw to filter the menu to only show flow codes such as FW C Clear flow and FW T Turbid fl...

Page 270: ...nt to each standard MSCC3 MSCC4 Domestic Drain Sewer MSCC4 Sewerage Drain Sewer MSCC4 Sewerage Manhole Inspection Chamber MSCC4 Highways Drain Sewer MSCC5 Domestic Drain Sewer MSCC5 Sewerage Drain Sew...

Page 271: ...l operation the drum and crawler icons are green and the pushrod is white The different icons displayed and what they represent are Drum icons Crawler icons Pushrod icons Normal operation Normal opera...

Page 272: ...t permit user servicing of our systems We recommend that you only assemble or disassemble system components for example attaching the camera to the rod in a dry and clean environment We recommend that...

Page 273: ...ts the link cable connections between the controller and drum and the connections between cable and crawler between crawler and Lighthead if used and between Lighthead and camera Check that any O ring...

Page 274: ...d fitted by competent mechanical technicians using a screwdriver Spare rods and various components are available to purchase as repair kits Caution If the rod wears through the rod guide it will start...

Page 275: ...ntamination clean and sanitize the system with a suitable disinfectant at regular intervals and after conducting an inspection When cleaning the system consider your working environment Camera Clean w...

Page 276: ...he Home screen press the Settings button item 7 in Fig 3 7 Choose Settings Maintenance Factory Reset When the controller restarts a setup wizard launches automatically The wizard comprises several men...

Page 277: ...t software with the latest version available on the CUES web site If a newer version is available it displays a Software Update advisory Go to step 2 Alternatively you can manually check whether a sof...

Page 278: ...tware This ensures a reliable power source On your controller select Settings Maintenance Software Update and follow the on screen instructions Wait while the controller updates the software This proc...

Page 279: ...Drum connectivity and 802 11 b g n WiFi Construction High impact ABS and powder coated zinc plated mild steel Controllers flexitrax 550c command module with integrated controls for the crawler camera...

Page 280: ...DC Output 16V 3 75A 60W Recording formats Video H 264 Audio MP3 File format MP4 Report File Formats Basic reports MSCC3 4 docx MSCC5 docx or Xml Video MP4 Image JPEG Integral 128Gb and support of USB...

Page 281: ...V 50 60Hz 1 2kVA Inverter or generator to have sine wave output P350 Power supply 110 240V 50 60Hz 1 2kVA Inverter or generator to have sine wave output Construction Powder coated steel chassis frame...

Page 282: ...truction Brass and Stainless Steel Ingress protection IP68 Ingress sealing Rated to a depth of 100m 330 of water Sonde frequency Selectable 512Hz 640Hz 8kHz 33kHz Sonde detection depth Up to 3m 10 Inc...

Page 283: ...12 24 305 900mm 12 36 775 1360mm 30 54 900 1500mm 36 60 Construction Stainless steel Anodized Aluminum Stainless steel Anodized Aluminum Stainless steel Anodized Aluminum Stainless steel Anodized Alum...

Page 284: ...m 5 4 x 2 5 11 6 Crawler cameras Cameras Forward view Pan Tilt Pan Tilt Zoom Functions Forward view only Pan 270 Rotate 360 Pan 270 Rotate 360 Zoom 3x digital 3x digital 10x optical Resolution 540TVL...

Page 285: ...m 7 treaded tyres for use in larger pipes P356 for pipes larger than 375mm 15 Dual pneumatic wheels Stack pneumatic tyres 2 wide for additional grip or to raise camera position Rasp wheels Abrasive st...

Page 286: ...inc com 286 11 8 Controller to drum PSU link cables Link cables To connect 550c system modules together lengths available Controller to PSU Powered drum 1m 3 5m 16 PSU to manual drum 1m 3 3m 10 10m 32...

Page 287: ...e n a n a 152mm 6 Medium standard None Small standard None 203mm 8 Double stacked medium standard None Medium standard None 254mm 10 Medium standard Fixed Double stacked medium standard None Medium st...

Page 288: ...ndard Large adjustable 533mm 21 n a n a Large standard Large adjustable Double stacked large standard Large adjustable 610mm 24 n a n a Large standard Large adjustable Double stacked large standard La...

Page 289: ...lexitrax flexiprobe Operation Manual 11 Specifications www cuesinc com 289 11 10 Crawler configuration examples See section 4 for examples of how to configure your crawlers for different pipe diameter...

Page 290: ...22 4 x 16 9 x 10 6 570 x 430 x 269mm 22 4 x 16 9 x 10 6 570 x 430 x 269mm 33 5 x 29 5 x 16 5 850 x 750 x 420mm 32 0 x 46 0 x 18 7 813 x 1168 x 475mm Weight 21lbs 9kg 27lbs 12kg 24lbs 11kg 40lbs 18kg 5...

Page 291: ...g Construction Stainless steel polycarbonate Stainless steel sapphire glass polycarbonate Power 1 8W 3 8W Environmental IP68 to 330 100m 11bar IP68 to 330 100m 11bar Focus Adjustable Adjustable Focal...

Page 292: ...product on screen menu under Maintenance Open source software You may obtain the complete Corresponding Source code from us for a period of three years after our last shipment of this product by sendi...

Page 293: ...re first use 99 if low charge 100 lifespan how to prolong 42 lifespan typical 43 safety precautions 10 temperature effect on charging 42 before you begin 2 biological precautions 10 brightness 115 bru...

Page 294: ...36 connection points 273 controller cleaning 275 front view 32 handle mounted status indicators 35 home screen 40 overview 30 power on 104 rear view 34 Controller settings 115 D date and time setting...

Page 295: ...s 243 external video equipment 97 F factory reset 276 fast forward a video 222 FAT32 145 flexi 54 See universal flexi flexisondes 54 91 focus tool 89 focusing the camera 88 G Gmail 132 H handle mounte...

Page 296: ...osoft Outlook 138 mounting the controller 80 mouse not supported 82 moving the system 12 N network connect to 244 list of available networks 127 Network settings 124 NTFS not supported 145 O observati...

Page 297: ...deo storage capacity of controller 81 recording a video 203 recording a video 204 recording a video extra videos for current survey 206 reels available models 51 connect to controller 84 features 52 R...

Page 298: ...131 software updates 277 software versions 145 sondes 54 91 sort the survey list 240 specifications 279 SSID 127 status indicators handle mounted 35 video recording 202 storage capacity of controller...

Page 299: ...memory sticks 81 FAT32 reformatting to 145 V vehicle charging cable 43 recharging the battery 101 video coding formats 242 video equipment external 97 video title page See title page Video title setti...

Page 300: ...13 Index www cuesinc com 300 status indicators 126 switch to different network 245 wizard See setup wizard wraps around menu scrolling 115 WRc MSSC standards 270 w skids 97 Y Yahoo 134 Z zero distance...

Page 301: ...West 1943 S Augusta Ct Ontario CA 91761 USA 1 909 923 2001 7am 6pm PST M F CUES Mid Atlantic 50 McCullough Drive New Castle DE 19720 USA 1 302 322 4800 Cell 1 941 900 9905 8am 5pm EST M F CUES Midwest...

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