Operating Instructions - RIDGID SeeSnake CS1000 Operator's Manual

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Figure 16 – Sonde Enabled
When the Sonde is ON, the blue LED by the Sonde Key
will be lit up, indicating that the system is sending a signal to
the Sonde� The LED will be lit even if the Sonde is missing
or not operational�
Locating the Camera with the Sonde
For normal camera operation, the Sonde should be turned
OFF to save power until you want to locate the camera head
underground using a locator�
When you are ready to activate the Sonde, press either the
Sonde Key on the Main Keypad or the Sonde Key
the Mini Keypad� When you are finished locating the Sonde,
press the Sonde Key again to turn it OFF�
Line Tracing the SeeSnake Push Cable
In addition to being able to locate the Sonde built into the
system camera, it is possible to trace the path of the push
cable underground by using a RIDGID locator such as the
NaviTrack II, Scout, SR-20, or SR-60�
To line-trace the SeeSnake push cable perform the following:
1� Connect a line transmitter with one connector well-
grounded to the grounding stake, and the other con-
nector clipped to the CS1000's Transmitter Clip-On Ter-
minal (See Item 1, Figure 17)�
2� Press the Sonde Key
tivate the Sonde�
3� Set the line transmitter and the locator to the same de-
sired frequency and use the locator to trace the line�
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Figure 17 – Transmitter Clip-On Terminal
14 – English
TM
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on
(See Item 2, Figure 17) to ac-
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The built-in 512 Hz Sonde may be on at the same time� If
your locator is equipped with SimulTrace dual-frequency
capability, you can follow the push cable all the way to the
camera's location and then detect the Sonde in the camera
as you approach it above ground�
Figure 18 – Line Tracing the Push Cable
Alternatively, use a line transmitter and a locator to line-trace
the push cable� When the signal fades, switch the locator
to Sonde mode� Pick the 512 Hz signal up from where the
line-trace frequency started to weaken and zero in on the
in-line Sonde�
Because locating frequencies from transmitters can distort
the image on the monitor, turn the Sonde and the line trans-
mitters OFF while inspecting the interior of a line and turn
them ON only when ready to do a locate�

Operating Instructions

WARNING
Always wear eye protection to protect your eyes against
dirt and other foreign objects.
When inspecting drains that might contain hazardous
chemicals or bacteria, wear appropriate protective equip-
ment, such as latex gloves, goggles, face shields, and res-
pirators to prevent burns and infections.
Do not operate this equipment if operator or machine is
standing in water. Operating machine while in water in-
creases the risk of electrical shock. Rubber soled, non-slip
shoes can help prevent slipping and electric shock, espe-
cially on wet surfaces.
Follow operating instructions to reduce the risk of injury
from electrical shock and other causes.