Gen-Eye SD™ Video Pipe Inspection/Location System
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MAINTENANCE
CAMERA CLEANING
After every use, the camera should be cleaned and
checked for possible damage that may have occurred
during the inspection. External scuffing of the camera
housing is normal and should be of no concern; however,
use the trap skid to protect the camera and help it slide
around elbows more easily.
The camera lens is made of sapphire and should be
cleaned with a soft, damp cloth. Grease, dirt, or
scratches will affect the quality of the video picture.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER
SOURCE BEFORE PERFORMING
MAINTENANCE ON MACHINE!
CABLE AND REEL ASSEMBLY CLEANING
WHEN CLEANING THE REEL ASSEMBLY DO NOT
USE A POWER WASHER. WATER MAY GET INTO
UNSEALED AREAS SUCH AS THE REEL HUB AS-
SEMBLY AND SLIP RING HOUSING CAUSING DAM-
AGE AND VOIDING THE WARRANTY.
The cable and reel assembly should be kept clean from
dirt. When rewinding the cable back onto the reel after
an inspection, it is good practice to use a clean rag to
wipe off any debris the cable may have.
TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE CAMERA
AND/OR SYSTEM, DISCONNECT POWER FROM
THE CONTROL UNIT BEFORE REMOVING OR
RECONNECTING THE CAMERA TO THE REEL .
CAMERA REMOVAL FROM THE CABLE
AND REEL ASSEMBLY
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER
SOURCE BEFORE REMOVING CAMERA
FROM REEL ASSEMBLY!
DO NOT FORCE THE CONNECTORS
TOGETHER. DAMAGE MAY OCCUR
TO THE CONNECTORS.
The camera and associated electronics are not user ser-
viceable. Servicing should be left to qualified personnel
(your dealer can advise you with regards to service, etc.).
In the event the camera needs to be returned to the fac-
tory, the following instructions should be used with ex-
treme care; to remove the camera head and spring from
the end of the cable:
1. On standard reels, disconnect the complete camera
and spring assembly by removing the 3 screws (4-40
x ½ SSTL) that are countersunk into the cone-
shaped aluminum coupler at the end of the push ca-
ble. The screws can be removed using the Xcelite
allen wrench provided with the unit. Screws should
be removed very carefully and simultaneously. Each
screw should be turned approximately one (1) full
turn alternatively, so as not to damage the connector.
While backing out each screw, hold the connector
and camera assembly together until all the screws
are out and then unplug the camera from the cable
reel taking care not to lose the O-ring or screws.
2. After unplugging the camera, inspect the O-ring for
any damage, and if worn, replace it with a new one.
Also, when replacing any O-rings, make sure there is
no dirt or grit on it, as it may not seal properly, and
apply silicon grease or petroleum jelly to the O-ring
for proper sealing.
3. To reconnect, carefully align the rear connector on
the camera assembly, and the cable reel connector.
When aligned, push the connectors together and re-
place the screws. (If the connectors do not align
properly, turn the camera body slowly while slightly
pushing the two connectors together until you feel
them align properly together.)
LIGHT HEAD REPLACEMENT
The light heads for the Gen-Eye SD cameras use LED
lighting and cannot be replaced by the operator. These
lights use very little power. Unless physically damaged
or extreme voltage is applied to them, they should last
indefinitely. If replacement is necessary, the camera
should be returned to the factory.
The camera lights are wired in a series/parallel configura-
tion. This means that there are 4 sets of 4 (color camera)
each wired together. Each set is wired in series and then
the 4 sets are wired in parallel. Therefore, should one
lamp burn out in one set, the other sets will still remain lit.
