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P350 flexitrax Operation Manual 1
Section 1 – Introduction
1.1 About this manual
This manual provides comprehensive operating
instructions for the P350 flexitrax
™
pipeline video
inspection system. Before attempting to operate the
P350 flexitrax system it is very important that you read
this manual, noting all safety warnings and procedures
in the Preface, Section 1.3 and throughout the rest of
the manual.
Once you have read this manual, it is recommended that
you retain it for reference purposes. A printed version of
this manual is available on request. Please contact your
local Pearpoint representative for more information. The
rest of the manual is detailed as follows.
Section 2 includes annotated illustrations of the command
module, powered and manual drums and selected
accessories.
Section 3 provides a detailed guide to assembling the
system ready for conducting inspections.
Section 4 provides a comprehensive introduction to using
and configuring the command module.
Section 5 introduces the basics of pipeline inspections
and describes how to deploy and drive the crawler,
create video recordings and control the camera during
an inspection. Section 5 also details retrieving the crawler
safely once the inspection is concluded.
Section 6 introduces the Compact Flash card browser and
provides a detailed guide to managing your survey files.
Section 7 introduces the report writing function and
shows you how to view reports or convert them to
Microsoft Word format. Section 7 also details the ability to
edit and display system text pages.
Section 8 provides a comprehensive guide to digital video
options and settings. Section 8 also includes a guide
to converting and distributing videos for playback on
computers and other video equipment.
Section 9 is an appendix that includes reference and
other important information as well as instructions on
caring for and maintaining your P350 system.
1.2 Overview
The P350 flexitrax is an advanced pipeline video
inspection system that is ideal for a broad range of
applications. This system allows operators to identify and
document pipeline faults using the latest in digital video
recording technology.
The P350 flexitrax is a fully modular system; the
command module can drive any combination of drums,
cameras and crawlers and is also compatible with the
P330+ and P340 flexiprobe
™
range of pushrod reels and
cameras.
1.3 Safety notices
Caution must be taken when conducting any pipeline
or draining system inspection. Please observe all safety
warnings located in the Preface and throughout this
operation manual.
Before you attempt to operate the P350 flexitrax
system, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself
with any additional health and safety requirements that
may be defined by company 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 Latest updates and information
Pearpoint may have released new system software, user
documentation or other information after you purchased
your system.
You can download the latest software, documentation
and application notes from
www.radiodetection.com .
For more information about checking and upgrading your
system’s software, please refer to Appendix 9.3.