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RIDGID SeeSnake CS1000 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Recording Form for Machine Serial Number ��1 Performing Inspections with Autolog ������������������� 20 Safety Symbols ��������������������������������������������������2 Recording Video ��������������������������������������������������� 20 General Safety Rules ����������������������������������������2 Taking Still Photos ������������������������������������������������ 21 Adding Notes to Photos ���������������������������������������� 21 Work Area Safety ���������������������������������������������������� 2 Electrical Safety ������������������������������������������������������...
  • Page 3 Record the Serial Number of your unit below and retain for your records� See nameplate for serial number� Serial Number...

  • Page 4: Safety Symbols

    Safety Symbols General Safety Rules In this operator’s manual safety symbols and signal WARNING words are used to communicate important safety information� This section is provided to improve Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in understanding of these signal words and symbols�...

  • Page 5: Personal Safety

    Personal Safety work to be performed� Use of the equipment for operations different from those intended could • Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use result in a hazardous situation� common sense when operating equipment� Do • Use only accessories that are recommended not use equipment while you are tired or under by the manufacturer for your equipment�...

  • Page 6: Service

    They can become wrapped around the cable, causing hand injuries� Only wear latex or rubber Visit www.RIDGID.com or www.RIDGID.eu to find gloves under RIDGID drain cleaner gloves� Do not your local Ridge Toll contact point� use damaged drain cleaning gloves�...

  • Page 7: Equipment

    Description, Specifications, and LCD Display Working Resolution����������������VGA 640 x 480 pixels Standard Equipment Display Size (HxV)���������������������������12�1” (30�7 cm) Contrast Ratio��������������������������������������������������700:1 Description Brightness������������������������������������������������500 cd/m2 The CS1000 is designed to provide a convenient Standard Equipment accessible portal for all your pipe inspection recording, • CS1000 monitoring and report generation needs�...

  • Page 8: Cs1000 Components

    CS1000 Components Front Cover and Sun Hood Batteries Serial Label LCD Screen Power Cord Mini Keypad Keyboard Main Keypad Figure 1 – CS1000 Figure 2 – CS1000 Keyboard Ridge Tool Company...
  • Page 9 Figure 3 – CS1000 Keypad Figure 4 – Additional Keys and Connections Figure 5 – Keyboard Connections Ridge Tool Company...

  • Page 10: Icon Legend

    Icon Legend Mini Keypad Main Keypad Power Key Select Key LED Brightness Key Arrow Keys Sonde Key Menu Key Zero Key Pre-Operation Inspection Photo Key WARNING Photo Tag Key Autolog Key Before each use, inspect your CS1000 and correct any problems to reduce the risk of serious injury from electrical shock or other causes and prevent machine damage.

  • Page 11: Equipment Set Up ���������������������������������������������9 Hq Compatible Reports

    Inspection equipment for other applications can be found by consulting the Ridge Tool Catalog, online at http://www� RIDGID�com or http://www�RIDGID�eu� 4� Make sure all equipment has been properly inspected� 5� Evaluate the work area and determine if any barriers are needed to keep bystanders away�...

  • Page 12: Connecting The Cs1000 ����������������������������������10 Accessories

    Connecting the CS1000 Opening the Front Cover 1� Locate the orange Front Cover Release Buttons NOTICE Do not plug the System Cable into on each side of the unit� Depress these buttons� the covered System Connector located below the screen (shown with cover in Figure 8). 2�...

  • Page 13: Powering The Cs1000 ��������������������������������������11 Disposal

    Powering the CS1000 Table 1 shows the on-screen battery indicator icons� The CS1000 can either be powered with RIDGID Li- Ion rechargeable battery or plugged into an outlet us- Full Charge ing a supplied AC/DC power converter�...

  • Page 14: External Power

    Checking Battery Status: LEDs Sometimes you may need to move locations during a job� If you are running your CS1000 using AC Power The CS1000 has four battery indicator LEDs, two for but have a battery in the rear battery docks you can each battery, located just below the screen�...

  • Page 15: Interface Overview

    • Dashboard - The Dashboard is located on the CS1000 and camera, start a new Job File, right side of the screen� It contains icons which and start recording an autolog video� For change dynamically in response to key presses more information about the Autolog Key to on the CS1000’s Mini and Main Keypads�...

  • Page 16: Status Bar

    A� Photo: Highlights red when a photo is being taken E� Sonde: Highlights green when Sonde is activated� or when a photo tag is created� The on-screen Additionally, when the sonde is activated, an icon will also briefly highlight red at the beginning overlay will appear on bottom of the Live Video� of autolog and video recordings�...
  • Page 17 • The number that appears on the piece of paper Example #1 in the folder tells you how many Jobs you have stored on your internal hard drive� A� The CS1000 in this example is running on battery power� It has one battery in each of the two battery • The red dot tells you that you currently have a Job docks�...

  • Page 18: Keypad Overviews

    Keypad Overviews See page 18 for more information on using the Sonde Keys and Zero Keys� Now let’s cover what the different keys on the CS1000 Main Keypad do� This section will include: the Mini-Keypad, the Main Keypad, and how to navigate the menus and screens using the Main Keypad and select keys on the keyboard�...

  • Page 19: Additional Controls

    Report Fields and selecting clips or photos for inclusion Using the LED Brightness Key in reports� A preview of the report can also be accessed LED Brightness Key modulates the camera’s from this screen� LED brightness� The levels of brightness can be selected gradually by pressing the LED Brightness one step at a time, or selected rapidly by...

  • Page 20: Using The Zero Key

    point during your inspection� To reset the count to zero will flip the camera image top to bottom for easier press and hold the Zero Key until the display clears interpretation of the situation in the line� to read either 0” or 0 cm� This is a hard reset and will zero the temporary counter as well�...

  • Page 21: Starting A New Job

    RIDGID locator such as the NaviTrack II, Scout, SR-20, or SR-60� CS1000 Operating Instructions...

  • Page 22: Recording Form For Machine Serial Number

    Figure 27 – “Start New Job” from the Job Manager Figure 28 – Autolog Splash Screen Documenting an Inspection Audio records continuously during autolog video recording even if the camera is not capturing new Once you have an open Job File, you can start adding frames�...

  • Page 23: Taking Still Photos

    You can add notes to Photos during Job Review or you can integrate annotating your photos into your inspection process by using the Photo Tag feature� Adding Notes to Photos Photo Tag Key Pressing the will take a photo and open the Issue Tag and Note screen�...
  • Page 24 Figure 32 – Adding an Issue Tag Figure 34 – Adding Specific Details with Issue Tags 3� Use the keypad’s Arrow Keys to find the Issue Tag that describes the problem in the 5� Add details to Issue Tag if necessary� photo�...

  • Page 25: Annotating An Inspection By Voice

    additional details and return you to Live View� The microphone can be muted and unmuted by pressing the Microphone Mute Key , which will • To customize or add on to an Issue Tag’s make the screen icon will toggle on and off to indicate description use the right Arrow Key the state of the microphone�...

  • Page 26: Reviewing Jobs

    Table 3 lists the five categories and their available fields. 3� Use the keypad’s Arrow Keys , to navigate between fields on each page. 4� When you are satisfied with the information you have entered use the down Arrow Key navigate to “Save” and select it by pressing the Select Key � Categories Available Fields •...
  • Page 27 Figure 43 – Status Bar Changes during Video Playback 1� The time and date on the status bar will change to reflect the video date and frame’s time stamp. To indicate that it is reflecting playback time and date instead of current time and date, the text will change from green to red� 2� The count value displayed on the status bar also changes during playback to reflect the distance being covered in the video or autolog video you are watching�...

  • Page 28: Previewing Reports

    To preview a report from the Job Review screen use reports� Use the Select Key to check or uncheck the down Arrow Key to move all the way to the the box of a selected media element in the left column� bottom of the left column to where it says “Preview Report”...
  • Page 29 Inspector’s company name and address Inspector’s name and contact information Customer’s name, address, and contact information Job address Job Information, including Job Name, ID, and Purpose Start of “Session Number 1” Sample Video Sample Photo Tag Start of “Session Number 2” Job Results, including summary, recommended action, and quote This is strictly a report preview and therefore is not...

  • Page 30: Closing A Job

    Closing a Job 3� Use the up and down Arrow Keys navigate to the Job you want to resume� When When you have completed the inspection, and added the blue outline is around the “Resume Job” all the desired images, text comments and video clips icon of the job you want to resume press the needed, you can close the Job by pressing the...

  • Page 31: Recycling Jobs

    Close or Pause a Job 2� Use the Select Key to check and uncheck the boxes in the left column� Check the Jobs you If you try to power OFF the CS1000 when a Job is want to recycle and uncheck the Jobs you want open you will be asked if you want to Close or Pause to leave in the Job Browser�...

  • Page 32: Customizing Settings

    Use the left and right Arrow Keys to move between the three icons that appear on the Main Edit Video Options Menu (from left to right): Settings , About , and Selecting Edit Video Options will open the Video Menu� Job Browser �...
  • Page 33 View Recycled Jobs Control Reel Overlay Selecting the Recycle Bin icon brings up a list of jobs Selecting Control Reel Overlay will open the CountPlus you have recycled� From here you can recover or Settings screen� This screen has a video preview in permanently delete Jobs�...

  • Page 34: Customer Direct Reports

    Edit Time/Date Selecting Edit Time/Date will open the Date and Time Menu� From here you can set the current time and date as well as the format you want the date to appear in� To navigate in this space use the TAB key or the keyboard’s arrow keys to move to the field you...
  • Page 35 3� You will be asked what you want to do with the USB: “Export Jobs” or “Start USB Job�” Press the Select Key to choose “Export Jobs”� Figure 69 – Job Browser 5� Use the arrow keys to navigate to the Customer Report icon in the far right column�...
  • Page 36 9� Remove USB drive and hand it to your customer� Instruct your customer to double-click the file called “report�html” which will open it in their default web browser� HQ Compatible Reports The process for exporting reports to HQ is very similar to exporting Customer Direct reports�...

  • Page 37: Do More With Seesnake Hq

    5� A list of Jobs/Reports on the CS1000’s internal drive will appear in the Job Browser� Choose the one you want to deliver to the customer and use the Select Key to toggle its selection box checkmark on� Make sure to uncheck the boxes next to any Jobs/Reports you do not want Figure 79 –...

  • Page 38: Maintenance Instructions

    Figure 84 – Report Preview in SeeSnake HQ Figure 82 – SeeSnake HQ SeeSnake HQ also allows you to upload reports to SeeSnake HQ offers you an array of tools to edit the RIDGIDConnect, an online service for storing and Job’s information, and modify the report using a pre- sharing inspection reports To learn more visit http:// built report style�...
  • Page 39 RIDGID service center for recycling� Your local recycling center can also provide you with Service and repair of the SeeSnake CS1000 must additional drop-off locations� be performed by a RIDGID Independent Authorized Service Center�...

  • Page 40: Appendix A: Issue Tags

    Appendix A: Issue Tags Crack - Cracks found in pipes can be the cause of leaks and/ 1� Longitudinal or eventually lead to other, more serious problems (fractures, 2� Circumferential breaks, root intrusions, etc�)� 3� Multiple Open Joint - Joint is completely open� 1�...

  • Page 41: Notes

    Trouble Shooting Problem Probable Fault Solution Camera video image not seen� No power to SeeSnake� Check power is correctly plugged in or battery is charged� Press power key on CS1000 body or keypad� Connections faulty� Check connections to CS1000 unit from SeeSnake�...
  • Page 42 Notes...
  • Page 43 Notes...
  • Page 44 RIDGID® tools are warranted to be free of defects in workmanship and material� How long coverage lasts This warranty lasts for the lifetime of the RIDGID® tool� Warranty coverage ends when the product becomes unusable for reasons other than defects in workmanship or material�...

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