Pre-Checks; Mechanical Checks; Electrical Checks; Seesnake Cable Countir - Ridgid Kollmann SeeSnake KD-200 Manual Del Operador

Kollmann
distance display to zero as described in the CountIR
section.
4. Adjust the monitor's picture controls as necessary.
5. To record the inspection, refer to the operator's
guide for the CCU you are using.
6. If you are using a Mini SeeSnake with the optional In-
Line Transmitter installed, you can activate it by
rotating the Dimmer/Transmitter control knob counter-
clockwise fully until it clicks into position.
NOTE! There is no need to activate the Standard
SeeSnake In-Line Transmitter; it is always trans-
mitting when the system is powered ON.

Pre-Checks

These Pre-Checks are needed before using the system for
the first time. The operator should be aware of these and
make periodic checks throughout the life of the unit.

Mechanical Checks

1. Rotate the reel brake to a position that allows you to
easily pull cable from the reel, yet stops immediately
when you are not retrieving cable. For transport,
add more friction to the brake. (Tighten)
2. Grasp the spring assembly in one hand, and the
camera head in the other. Ensure the spring is tight-
ened ONLY to the point where the cut end of it is as
far as it can go in the camera head's threads. If it is
under tightened, you should be able to physically
screw the spring a little farther onto the camera's
threads. Be careful not to over tighten. If it is over
tightened, the cut end of the spring will "crawl" up and
over the threads. If this occurs, follow the proce-
dures in the "Maintenance - Removing the Camera
Head" section to properly seat the spring using the
spanner wrench provided.
3. Check to see that the connector at the end of the
push cable is fully seated into the connector at-
tached to the cone-shaped portion of the hub (inside
the reel). Likewise, check that the system cable is
completely plugged into the hub. Periodically in-
spect these connectors for good connections as the
system is used. Be sure the locking sleeves on the
connectors are tightened.

Electrical Checks

The system should always produce a crisp picture that is
free of noise and lines. Sometimes, especially during
cold-weather conditions, it can take a moment for the sys-
tem to heat up before it will produce the optimum picture.
Otherwise, check that connectors are fully engaged and
follow these guidelines:
Standard and Mini SeeSnake Diagnostic Equipment
Ridge Tool Company
1. With the system energized, look to see that an even
amount of light is coming from the LEDs. Place the
camera in the reel, and give it a good spin while
watching your monitor to test the slip ring.
2. If your CCU has a VCR, refer to its owner's manual for
operating instructions.

SeeSnake Cable CountIR

The CountIR is located under the axle on the closed side
of the drum and measures distance by counting drum ro-
tations as you push the camera through the line. The
CountIR superimposes the distance reading, date/time
and user-defined text messages over the video. Please
read the CountIR owner's guide for complete operating
and battery replacement instructions.
Keypad Button Description
(Figure 11)
Distance Button
Push to turn the distance display ON and OFF.
Clock Button
Push to cycle through the Date/Time display options:
• Date with Time
• Date Only
• Time Only
• Date/Time OFF
Zero Button
Push to reset the distance display to zero. This allows
you to measure:
• The distance from the access point to the cam-
era's current position
• The distance between any two points in the line.
Kollmann
Figure 11
Distance
Zero
Clock
9