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1. P330 flexiprobe Pearpoint s advanced digital video inspection system Operation Manual Issue 1 December 2007 90 P330PLUS APP ENG 01 Radiodetection Foreword Before you begin Please read this user manual before attempting to use the P330 flexiprobe system Note that this manual and all its contents are subject to change Radiodetection products are under continuous development Radiodetection Limited reserves the right to modify any product without notice and some product changes may have taken place after this user manual was published Contact your local Radiodetection dealer or visit www radiodetection com for the latest information about the P330 flexiprobe product family including all accessories documentation and software Important safety notices Please observe all safety notices in this manual before operating any Radiodetection product General Radiodetection has taken care to provide the necessary information in this manual for the safe installation operation maintenance and disposal of this equipment However a risk assessment should be performed prior to commencing work as it may highlight additional safety issues specific to the application Installation Cable reels are heavy Use the wheels Standard and Specialist models to assist transport Observe heavy lifting safety practices when lifting the reel The system is not earthed If mains operated equipment is connected
2. Section 4 Calibration and deployment This section introduces the user to basic operation of the 330 flexiprobe system Note in particular the reel calibration procedure which must be completed every time the system is used Failure to calibrate the rod counter may lead to inaccurate readings 4 1 Calibration The push rod reel must be calibrated every time the command module is switched on and connected to a reel Calibrating the rod counter is different to simply zeroing the rod counter Before calibrating first ensure that the rod is layered correctly onto the reel and the end is level with the rod guide Once the rod is correctly wound use the following procedure to calibrate the reel Calibration procedure 1 Connect the command module to a power source Switch the command module on Note the welcome screen Press OK on the keypad to continue OE E O Immediately calibrate and zero the camera s position by pressing F10 on the keyboard or and V on the keypad simultaneously 6 Once calibrated and zeroed the flashing CAL caption changes to 0 0m or Oft 4 2 Deploying the camera To deploy the camera first release the brake gently and rotate the reel When a sufficient amount of cable is free insert the camera rod into the pipe Push the rod into the pipe by hand and rotate the reel if you need more cable length NOTE Radiodetection recommends adjusting the brake slowly to pr
3. Advanced video options are available in the DVR options menu which you can access by pressing F3 on from the top level menu lt Record settings gt rame size VGA Bitrate High neoding Interlaced rame rate Maximum SIZE BRATE ENC Figure 10 2 Advanced video settings menu 330 flexiprobe User Manual 21 10 3 1 INPUT The Input menu DVR gt INPUT allows you to set the video source for your recording The default setting is Auto e The Auto setting will automatically select the recording device attached to the command module on startup giving preference to the camera input if an external video source is connected e The Camera setting selects the camera reel as the default recording device e The External setting selects any connected external composite video source as the video input source You can connect external video sources using a standard composite RCA cable These cables are often used to connect VCRs and DVDs to domestic television units The video input jack is located inside the command module s interface panel and is highlighted with a yellow ring around the jack 10 3 2 DESTN The destination menu DVR gt DESTN allows you to set the default destination directory for new video recordings To set the destination 1 Navigate to the destination menu 2 Highlight the directory you wish to use and select SET 3 Alternatively you can create a new directory by selecting NE
4. Once your computer recognizes the command module use Windows Explorer to locate the report 3 You can then copy or move the report folder to your computer or view it directly from the Compact Flash card 4 Using Windows Explorer locate the report html file in the report folder Open report html with Internet Explorer If prompted allow Active Content by right clicking the yellow warning bar and select the Allow Active Content option The report will load and display the navigation frame on the left and the title page on the right Browsing and printing To assist navigation the report is presented in a similar fashion to a web site or a PDF document with bookmarks The report is divided into two frames The navigation frame Figure 11 3 on the left displays a link to each page and a print link that prints the currently displayed page The content frame on the right displays the currently selected report page To print a page select it using the navigation link and then press the Print This Page link on the navigation frame You must repeat this step for each page of the report NOTE Use the Print This Page function rather than using the File gt Print command otherwise the printed page will also include the navigation frame and be printed in landscape format 11 5 Exporting to Word FlexiSight is a Windows XP application bundled with the P330 flexiprobe that allows you edit video and convert report
5. Compact Flash Card if any bad sectors are found If the bad sector persists after formatting replace the Compact Flash card To check your card select the CARD menu and then select the CHECK option This system will prompt you to wait and then display the card status window Figure 6 2 330 flexiprobe User Manual 13 6 3 Formatting the card The command module can format your Compact Flash card If you purchase a new Compact Flash card be sure to format it using the command module rather than your PC or digital camera WARNING Formatting the card will erase all existing data permanently this includes reports photos and videos Formatting cannot be undone so proceed with caution To format the card 1 Select Card from the Main Menu 2 Read the warning and Press OK to Continue 3 Select FMT 4 The screen will display a warning message press Yes to format the card or No to cancel 6 4 Managing files and directories The P330 flexiprobe system features a basic file manager Figure 6 3 that allows you to create edit and delete files and directories In addition you can also set the default destination directory for any new video photo or report file NOTE By convention this manual refers to computer folders as directories You can view directories created by the P330 flexiprobe in Windows Explorer when you connect the command module to your computer WARNING The P330 file browser will only show s
6. EMC Emission standard for industrial environments BS EN 61010 1 2001 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use A Technical Construction File has been drawn up to demonstrate compliance with the essential requirements of these Directives and is kept at the above address Signed Jee Date 4 12 2007 Kevin Lench Marketing and Engineering Director Radiodetection Ltd Western Drive Bristol BS14 OAF UK Tel 44 0 117 976 7776 Fax 44 0 117 976 7775 email sales uk radiodetection spx com http www radiodetection com Certificate No RD DoC1119b revl iv 330 flexiprobe User Manual Table of Contents Foreword Before you begin Important safety notices Maintenance Disposal Trademarks FlexiSight encoder licence Copyright statement Training Declaration of conformity Section 1 1 1 About this manual 1 2 Overview 1 2 1 330 flexiprobe features 1 3 Safety notices 1 4 System components 1 4 1 Command Module 1 4 2 Camera Cable Reel 1 4 8 Accessories not shown 1 4 4 Keypad 1 5 Sonde and locator package Section 2 Quick start guide 2 1 Quick start procedure Section 3 System setup 3 1 Cable reel 3 2 Power lead 3 3 Camera and accessories 3 3 1 Camera 8 3 2 Focusing the 1 inch camera 3 3 3 Sondes and flexisondes 3 3 4 Universal Flexi 3 3 5 Skids and brushes 3 4 Battery pack 3 5 System configuration 3 5 1 Powering the system 3 5 2 To
7. This setting is not necessary as the keyboard is already configured 3 5 5 To set the Language To change the command module s language settings go to the LANG menu SETUP gt DEVCE gt CONTR gt LANG and use the A and V arrows to select your preferred language Press OK to confirm your choice 3 6 Splash and information screens The P330 flexiprobe features several splash and information screens 3 6 1 The 330 flexiprobe command module displays two splash screens at start up The first is the Pearpoint splash screen This screen is fixed and will appear whenever the command module powers up Splash screens The second splash screen is optional and it allows you to set your own company logo as the second splash screen To set your own splash screen 1 Create your splash screen in your picture editor of choice 2 Save the file as splash jpg 8 Copy the splash jpg file to the root directory of the Compact Flash card You can copy the file using a Compact Flash card reader or by connecting the command module to your computer using USB For more information see Section 7 NOTE the vertical and horizontal dimensions of your splash screen jpeg must be divisible by 16 8 P330 flexiprobe User Manual 3 6 2 Information screens provide important warnings and rapid access to system critical information The first and most obvious information screen is the welcome screen that appears after the sp
8. and the camera Alternatively you can use a flexisonde that allows the camera to negotiate bends in the pipe 3 3 4 Universal Flexi When fitted to the push rod and camera the Universal Flexi allows the camera and push rod to negotiate sharp bends in the pipe 3 3 5 Skids and brushes Skids protect the camera from damage and allow the camera to safely navigate larger pipes Use skids with the camera wherever possible See Appendix 12 3 for more a guide on installing and using skids and brushes NOTE Radiodetection recommends using two skids to help keep the camera level If necessary you can install longer brushes in the skids to support the camera in larger diameter pipes 3 4 Battery pack A fully charged P330 flexiprobe 12Ah battery pack will typically power the system for 8 hours the 7Ah battery pack will power the system for 4 hours To use the battery pack connect the power lead to the command module as you would with other power sources Ensure that the power connector lead is kept clean and dry at all times Cover the power lead connector on the box when it is not in use Do not keep the battery pack fully discharged for more than 8 hours This will degrade battery life Keep the battery regularly charged WARNING Use only the supplied battery pack charger or the optional in vehicle charger Protect the charger against high relative humidity and water Do not attempt to open the charger Do not use t
9. begun WARNING Do not remove the Compact Flash card or switch the command module off during the recording process Doing so may corrupt all data on the card and crash the command module Use the headset to record an audio commentary while you conduct the inspection To pause a recording press the button Press the O or Il button to resume your recording To end the recording press the _ button on the keypad or press ESC on the keyboard To enter text press the button and use the A and V arrows to select the page you want to edit then select EDIT Type the text using the keyboard or using the A and V arrows and press OK to finish NOTE Recordings are automatically limited to a maximum of approximately 2 hours Recordings that exceed 2 hours will be split into multiple files Video recording is paused during text editing Pearpoint recommends limiting recordings to a maximum of 30 minutes to optimize video post processing on a PC You can playback recorded video and view it on the P330 flexiprobe LCD screen or any external monitor connected to the video out socket To playback a video 1 Press the video gt button to enter the Card menu 2 Highlight the file you wish to play using the UP and DOWN arrows Press the video gt gt button 4 Playback will begin immediately and a white triangle symbol will appear on the top bar 5 During playback you can adjust the volume at
10. card using the USB interface 4 Switch on the module Enter the ULOAD menu SETUP gt DEVCE gt CONTR gt UPDTE gt ULOAD 6 The module will now update the firmware and then prompt you to restart the module by pressing OK The command module has now been updated NOTE If you receive any error messages check that you have copied all files to the card and then try again Use the flexiprobe clamp to attach the command module onto the push rod camera reel The flexiprobe clamp is supplied in its assembled state Figure 11 2 illustrates the clamp in exploded form in place above the reel Figure 12 2 Push rod clamp exploded To install the clamp 1 Remove the black handle by rotating anti clockwise Place safely to one side 2 Slide washer and collar off the shaft and place safely to one side 3 Remove the 4 x 6mm bolts using a 5mm Allen key not supplied and place safely to one side 4 Remove end clamp and place safely to one side 5 Place the clamp unit onto the coiler cross bar with the threaded shaft lower most and the clamp spigot pointing up wards Place end clamp to the clamp unit and secure in place using 4 x 6mm bolts 6 Place the collar then the washer onto the threaded shaft 7 Place the black handle back on the threaded shaft until hand tight 8 The clamp should look like that as shown in Figure 12 3 Figure 12 3 Installed push rod clamp 330 flexiprobe User Ma
11. section introduces the P330 flexiprobe command module s integrated report writer The P330 flexiprobe system features an integrated report writer that allows you to create inspection reports on site using the command module The report contains your company and client details observations comments and selected photos captured with the 330 6 camera Reports are generated in HTML format and are compatible with Internet Explorer 6 or later Reports can be viewed or printed on any compatible PC by accessing the report folder on the Compact Flash card The report can be given directly to the customer or converted into Microsoft Word Office 97 or later for further editing NOTE The P330 flexiprobe command module cannot display a report in its final format It can however display individual text entries that you can edit using the supplied keyboard 11 2 Report writing 11 2 1 1 Enter the Report menu REPOR NOTE Creating a new report will pause any recording in progress Creating new reports 2 Select NEW Type the report s name and press OK or Enter 4 The system will generate a blank report using the name you specified as the report s directory NOTE By default the command module will save the new report in the default working directory for example DVC 29Nov MyReport where MyReport is the name you specified when your created the report and 29Nov is the default directory Once created the command mo
12. set length units and Reel Type 3 5 3 To set the Date and Time 3 5 4 To set the Keyboard 3 5 5 To set the Language 3 6 Splash and information screens 3 6 1 Splash screens 3 6 2 Information Screens 3 7 Company details 3 8 Restore factory settings OO WMWAWAWAAWAAWAANNNWNWNDDAMADAAVOHO aA BP KRWWNNY HF FFs Section 4 Calibration and deployment 4 1 Calibration 4 2 Deploying the camera 4 2 1 Zero the Rod Counter 4 3 Retrieving the camera Section 5 Menu system 5 1 General navigation 5 2 Menu map 5 2 1 SETUP menu 5 2 2 CARD menu 5 2 3 DVR menu 5 2 4 SCRN menu 5 2 5 TEXT menu Section 6 Compact Flash card 6 1 Supported card types 6 2 Card status 6 3 Formatting the card 6 4 Managing files and directories 6 4 1 Organizing your work 6 4 2 File name structure 6 4 3 To navigate the file browser 6 4 4 Copying files 6 4 5 Moving files 6 4 6 Renaming files 6 4 7 Deleting files and directories 6 4 8 Creating directories 6 4 9 Sending files via Bluetooth 6 4 10 Viewing JPEG files Section 7 USB connection Section 8 Bluetooth 8 1 Pairing 8 2 Transferring files Section 9 Editing Text 9 1 Editing text pages 9 2 Editing text with the keypad Section 10 Digital video 10 1 Video specification 10 2 Video quality settings 10 2 1 Predefined settings 10 2 2 Advanced quality settings 10 3 Advanced video options 10 3 1 INPUT 10 3 2 DESIN 10 3 3 FNAME 10 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 1
13. 0 6 4 2001 Generic standards Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Emission standard for industrial environments BS EN 61010 1 2001 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use The Technical Construction File has been drawn up to demonstrate compliance with the essential requirements of these Directives and is kept at the above address Signed eae Date 4 12 2007 Kevin Lench Marketing and Engineering Director Radiodetection Ltd Western Drive Bristol BS14 OAF UK Tel 44 0 117 976 7776 Fax 44 0 117 976 7775 email sales uk radiodetection spx com http Avww radiodetection com Certificate No RD DoC1119a rev1 P330 flexiprobe User Manual iii Declaration of Conformity lt We Radiodetection Limited Western Drive Bristol BS14 0AF Declare that the products listed below satisfy the essential requirements of the following Council Directives e 2004 108 EC relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 2006 95 EC relating to Electrical Equipment within certain voltage limits LVD 1999 5 EC Radio amp Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive P330 Flexiprobe CCTV inspection system with Embedded Bluetooth Serial Module Part Number Description 10 RP2967 PP BT P330 Flexiprobe with Bluetooth The following standards have been used in the evaluation BS EN 61000 6 4 2001 Generic standards Electromagnetic compatibility
14. 4 14 14 14 14 15 15 15 15 16 16 16 17 18 18 18 19 19 19 20 20 20 20 21 21 22 22 22 P330 flexiprobe User Manual v 10 3 4 TITLE 0 4 Recording video 10 5 Video playback 10 6 Capturing frames Section 11 Inspection reports 11 1 Overview 11 2 Report writing 11 2 1 Creating new reports 11 2 2 Client details 11 2 3 Company details 11 2 4 Observations 11 2 5 Photos 11 2 6 Freetext 11 2 7 Site 11 2 8 Survey 11 3 Editing and Deleting Reports 11 4 Viewing reports 11 4 1 Folder structure 11 5 Exporting to Microsoft Word 11 5 1 Conversion requirements 4 4 1 5 2 Conversion overview Section 12 Appendix 12 1 Keyboard short cuts 12 2 Care and maintenance 12 2 1 Changing the camera 12 2 2 Cleaning the system 2 2 3 Rod and sonde seals 2 2 4 Storing the system 12 3 Installing skids 12 3 1 W Skids 12 4 Firmware upgrades 12 5 Clamp assembly 12 6 Creating DVDs 12 6 1 Standalone DVD writer 12 6 2 PC DVD Writer 12 7 Camera focus chart 12 8 Specifications 12 8 1 Controllers 12 8 2 Rods and reels 12 8 3 Cameras 12 8 4 Standards 4 4 vi P330 flexiprobe User Manual 22 23 23 23 24 24 24 24 24 25 25 25 25 25 25 26 26 26 27 27 28 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 32 33 34 34 34 34 34 Table of Figures 4 1 Command module 2 Command module rear view 3 Connection plate enlarged 4 Camera reel Sonde and Flexis
15. A or V arrows to cycle through available characters Use the lt J and gt arrows to move the text cursor backwards and forwards along the line Use the CAPS option to toggle between upper and lower case characters To delete all text to the left of the cursor select the DEL lt option To delete all text to the right of the cursor select the DEL gt option Select CANCL or press Esc on the keyboard to undo your changes and exit the edit function Press OK or Enter to save your text remember to re start the recording if in pause 16 29 48810 12 Q7 CAL The survey has found the cause of the problem DEL lt 7 CANCL Figure 9 1 Text editing P330 flexiprobe User Manual 19 Section 10 Digital video The 330 flexiprobe incorporates an advanced digital video recorder This section provides an overview of the P330 flexiprobe digital video recording and playback capabilities 10 1 Video specification The P330 flexiprobe system produces the latest generation MPEG4 layer 10 videos also known as H 264 encoded with AAC audio The resulting MP4 files can be transferred and played on any compatible computer providing the correct video and audio codecs are installed FlexiSight automatically installs the correct codecs on your Windows XP computer NOTE By default Microsoft Windows Media Player does not include the correct codecs Applications like Apple QuickTime for Windows or VLC Media pl
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17. W Type the new directory name and press OK on the keypad or Enter NOTE An error message is displayed if a directory with the name already exists 10 3 3 FNAME The File Name menu DVR gt FNAME allows you to customize video and picture file names by appending a prefix to new files To create a file name prefix enter the FNAME menu and type the prefix New files will have the following structure e prefixddmmmxxx ext For example Crew1 12Nov001 MP4 10 3 4 TITLE You can insert a short title at the beginning of your recording that highlights key company information 22 330 flexiprobe User Manual 11 36 57 Q4 12 Q7 Company Radiodetection Crew PASpeeGt1 on 804 1 2 E 6 Reel 331 0 Powered by Radiodetection Figure 10 3 Video title page To enable video titles 1 Select the Title menu DVR gt TITLE 2 Press and V to toggle the option 3 Press OK to confirm your choice The title page includes the following information e company name e crew name e date e and the reel type used The company and crew name are taken from your company details stored in the P330 flexiprobe See Section 3 7 for more information 10 4 Recording video 10 5 Video playback Recording video is simple First ensure you have setup the P330 flexiprobe command module and camera reel according to the setup guide in Section 3 To begin recording press the button A red circle will indicate that recording has
18. and push rod deployment in pipes of up to 150mm in diameter 35mm FLEXI SONDE 50mm CAMERA I NOTE 4 OFF 25mm SPRING CLAMPS TO BE USED ON 25mm CAMERA L AND 25mm SONDE OR TERMINATION Example configuration 1 Deploy a 25mm camera and flexisonde in to a 50mm or larger pipe 1 Connect the flexisonde to the push rod termination socket 2 Connect the camera to the flexisonde socket Install one 25mm skid adaptor on the camera 4 Install one 25mm skid adapter on the flexisonde ensure that the rear skid is positioned so that the camera is level when placed on a flat surface 5 If the pipe is larger than 50mm install the 70mm brush on top of the 25mm skid adapter and use brushes if required 6 Deploy the camera into the pipe and begin your survey 30 330 flexiprobe User Manual Example configuration 2 Deploy a 50mm camera and 35mm flexisonde in to a 100mm or larger pipe 1 Connect the flexisonde to the push rod termination socket 2 Connect the camera to the flexisonde socket Install one 35mm skid adapter on the camera 4 Install one 70mm skid on the 35mm skid adapter ensure that the rear skid is positioned so that the camera is level when placed on a flat surface 5 If the pipe is larger than 70mm use brushes to help level and center the camera in the pipe 25mm or 35mm skid adapter use with sondes flexisodes and cameras Increases diameter to 50mm 70mm skid use with 2inch camera
19. any details appear on the Report Details page of the generated report The fields are explained in Section 3 7 11 2 4 Observations The observations page allows you to create a sequential annotated report of your survey Each observation you make can include a position code comments the grade and a photo Observations appear on the Observation page of the generated report The fields offer considerable flexibility and you can populate them with information to suit your work practices The only exception is the ObsPhoto field which requires you to select a photo stored on the Compact Flash card Observation fields ObsPosition record the position of your observation ObsCode assign an observation with a code if used in your work practices ObsNotes record your comments such as a brief description or assessment of the observation ObsGrade grade your observation if required For example you could grade an observation by severity of fault ObsPhoto add a screen capture located on the Compact Flash card The generated report will feature an inline thumbnail of this image 11 2 5 Photos With the photos form you can attach annotated photos to the report Photos appear on the Survey Photos page of the generated report Photos fields PhotoName select an image file located on the Compact Flash card NOTE When you select a photo be sure to press the SEL option rather than pressing OK once you ve highlighted th
20. any time by selecting the VOL and VOL options NOTE The playback OSD will timeout after a few seconds Press any function key to reload the OSD WARNING Do not remove the Compact Flash card or switch the command module off during the payback process Doing so may corrupt all data on the card and crash the command module You can pause or stop playback at any time using the ll or _ buttons To cue the video Fast Forward and Rewind press the left and right arrows on the keypad during playback To stop cuing the video press lll and then press video gt gt to resume normal playback speed Once the video has finished video playback will end and the screen will return to the card browser 10 6 Capturing frames During video playback or recording it is possible to capture video frames as jpeg photos You can then use these photos as part of your report or as a general photographic record of your survey To take a screen shot press the 6 button please note that playback or recording will pause whilst the picture is saved onto the Compact Flash card The screen will display a Please Wait message recording or playback will resume automatically after the image is saved NOTE The picture taken will display exactly what is on screen including any digital enhancements such as zoom pan or rotate OSD text is not saved 330 flexiprobe User Manual 23 Section 11 Inspection reports This
21. arrows to cycle through the images 16 P330 flexiprobe User Manual NOTE Jpeg pictures created by third part equipment or software may not work depending on the compression type used Compatible pictures will only be displayed providing that the horizontal and vertical pixel dimensions are multiples of 16 For example a picture with the dimensions 480x320 will be displayed as each dimension is divisible by 16 Section 7 USB connection The command module supports USB 2 0 allowing high speed file transfers USB is the recommended method for transferring files from the command module to your PC To connect via USB to a PC running Windows XP 1 Switch the command module off 2 Ensure your computer is switched on and running 3 Connect the supplied USB cable to the unit and to your computer 4 Ensure your computer is switched on and running 5 Your computer will recognize the unit as a Mass Storage Device 6 In Windows Explorer go to My Computer and open the device 7 Open the DVC folder to retrieve your inspection files WARNING Only use the supplied USB cable to connect the command module to your computer When connected to your computer ensure the command module is switched off for the duration of the connection Connect the USB cable directly to your computer s USB port do not use third party USB hubs Disconnecting from a PC running Windows XP To disconnect the command module from your comput
22. ational laws Contact your company s or local government s health and safety officer for more information P330 flexiprobe User Manual 1 4 System components The P330 flexiprobe pipeline inspection system comprises of 2 command module cable reel and camera This subsection provides a detailed illustrated overview of these components 1 4 1 Command Module See Figures 1 1 and 1 3 1 On Off Switch 2 Keypad and function keys Allows the operator to select functions and edit text entries 3 Keyboard Provides enhanced text entry capabilities and short cuts to access system functions 4 Display LCD Screen shows image and various on screen information including deployed rod length operator generated titles time and date 5 Link Cable Socket at rear of unit To connect the cable reel to the command module with the link cable 6 Fuse Holder Integral surge type fuse 3 15A 7 RCA Video Jacks Allows an external composite video source to be displayed by the P330 flexiprobe unit or recorded onto Compact Flash P330 flexiprobe video can also be displayed or recorded on an external device 8 Power Socket DC power input from vehicle supply battery box or mains adapter Figure 1 2 Command module 9 Compact Flash card slot A Compact Flash rear view card is used to store video recordings and later playback on the comman
23. ayer both programs are freely available on the internet will play the files without installing Windows compatible codecs WARNING Installing third party H 264 and AAC codecs on your PC may affect the performance and usability of FlexiSight 20 330 flexiprobe User Manual 10 2 Video quality settings The 330 flexiprobe can record video using several predefined quality settings The system also allows you to configure video quality setting as required 10 2 1 The 330 flexiprobe includes three predefined video quality settings Video quality is set using the DVR Record Settings menu Predefined settings 15 28 1618 Recording quality High HIGH MED LOW ADV Figure 10 1 DVR settings menu To select a predefined quality setting 1 From the top level menu enter the DVR submenu 2 Select QUAL and then choose High Medium or Low quality video as required The table below provides an overview of the predefined video quality settings Table 10 1 Video Quality profiles Property Video Quality Profiles High quality Medium quality Low quality Custom Frame size VGA VGA QVGA user defined Bitrate High Medium Low user defined Encoding Progressive full Progressive full Progressive full user defined Frame rate Maximum full Maximum full Maximum full user defined Recording Time hrs 1 45 3 45 900 varies Approximate recording time based on a 2GB Compac
24. creen When the command module is switched ON with no camera connected the screen will display several vertical color bars The caption CAL will flash on the top right hand corner of the screen until you calibrate the reel You may now proceed to the next step 3 5 2 To set length units and Reel Type To set the length unit go to the UNITS menu SETUP gt DEVCE gt REEL gt UNITS and choose the measurement system you wish to use Next from the UNITS menu press the left arrow to go back to the REEL menu and select the RSIZE option Use the and arrows to select the correct rod length and press OK to accept the change Press F10 or press the A and y on the keypad simultaneously to calibrate the selected reel NOTE Ensure that the correct reel and rod length are selected as this will affect counter accuracy and picture quality P330 flexiprobe User Manual 7 3 5 3 To set the Date and Time To set the time go to the Time menu SETUP gt DEVCE gt CONTR gt TIME and type in the correct time using the keyboard Press OK or Enter to accept the change To set the date go to the Date menu SETUP gt DEVCE gt CONTR gt DATE select D M Y or M D Y and type in the correct date Press OK or Enter to accept the change 3 5 4 To set the Keyboard Go to the KEYBD menu SETUP gt DEVCE gt CONTR gt KEYBD and use the A and V arrows to select your keyboard Press OK to confirm your choice NOTE
25. d module or PC Also used for firmware upgrades 6 10 Keyboard Socket Standard PS 2 keyboard connector Only the supplied Cherry keyboard is supported 7 11 Audio Socket Connect the supplied headset to record or hear voiceovers for your videos 12 USB B socket USB connection to allow file transfers 8 IN KEYBOARD 9 Figure 1 3 Connection plate enlarged 01 RP2967L3 01 2 330 flexiprobe User Manual 1 4 2 Camera Cable Reel See Figures 1 4 to 1 7 1 Cable Reel Holds the push rod on a revolving drum The push rod is up to 150m 500ft in length 2 Rod Guide Guides the rod on and off the reel 3 Stowage Hooks To store the link cable on the cable reel 4 Cable Socket To connect the link cable to the command module 5 Universal brushes and skids Protect the camera during use and centers the camera in the pipe See Appendix 12 3 for instructions how to install skids and brushes 6 Universal Flexi Attaches to the end of the cable rod to allow the camera to negotiate small radius bends 7 Sonde a and flexisondes b Attaches to the end of the push rod and transmits a signal to allow the position of the camera to be pinpointed using a SuperC A T receiver optional purchase 8 Camera Two color camera options are available P Figure 1 5 Sonde and a 2in 50mm diameter fixed focus self levelling Flexisondes camera for up to 6in 150mm diameter pipes b 1in 25mm adjustable focu
26. dule will present you with seven editable pages inside the report s data directory You can toggle between the report editor and live video at any time by pressing the Z key 24 330 flexiprobe User Manual lt File browser gt 1949MB total 1882MB free DVC 4Dec report data client company freetext observations photos site survey Figure 11 1 Report pages 11 2 2 Client details This page allows you to enter details about your client You can enter the client s name contact details and specify a reference if required The client details appear on the Report Details page of the generated report Client details fields ClientName client s company name or personal name if the client is an individual ClientRef reference number for the client ClientContact name of the client s representative if applicable ClientPosition contact s position for example manager landlord or tenant ClientAddress client s business address if different from the Site address see Section 11 2 7 ClientTel client s telephone number ClientMob client s mobile or cellular telephone number ClientEmail client s email address 11 2 3 Company details This page details your company s contact information If you filled in this information before your first report see Section 3 7 then the information is already in place You can leave this page as it is or edit as required The comp
27. e desired file PhotoCaption describe the photo with caption text 11 2 6 Freetext In each report you can include a page containing freeform text This is particularly useful for notes or explanations that do not fit elsewhere in the report Set your title in the FreeTitle field and then enter your comments in the Body field Free text will appear on the final page of the generated report Freetext fields FreeTitle use this field to give your comments a title In the report the title appears as a subheading under the Comments page title Body use this field to write your comments 11 2 7 Site The Site Details page allows you to enter information about the site or location that you are surveying This information appears on the Report Details page of a generated report This page is useful when your client s office address differs from the survey location for example when your client is a real estate agent and the survey site is located at a letting property Site fields e SiteContact name of the principal contact for the site e SitePosition specifies the contact s position you could enter landlord or receptionist for example e SiteAddress street address of the site under survey e Site lel SiteMob SiteEmail telephone mobile phone and email of the site if applicable 11 2 8 Survey The survey page allows you to enter information about the survey you conduct On the generated report this infor
28. e phone To pair your device 1 Enter the SETUP menu 2 Enter the COMMS menu 3 The command module will attempt to locate any nearby paired Bluetooth devices 4 Select SCAN to connect to your device Repeat this step if you cannot see your device 5 Note if you still can t see your device in the list check that your device s Bluetooth module is on and set to visible and re scan Refer to your device s manual for more information on Bluetooth pairing 6 Select your device and press PAIR 7 When you begin the pairing process your device will ask you to accept to cancel the request to pair 8 Your device will then ask you to enter a security key type 12345 and press OK Your device is now paired 18 P330 flexiprobe User Manual devices gt lt Available lt not available gt My phone PAIR KNOWN DEL Figure 8 1 Bluetooth menu 8 2 Transferring files You can transfer any file on the card Due to the limited bandwidth supported by Bluetooth it is recommended that you send photos only To transfer video files Pearpoint recommends using the USB connection To transfer a file using Bluetooth 1 Highlight the file in the card browser and then select Send 2 The command module display a list of nearby paired devices If your device is listed highlight it using the and arrows 3 If your device is not listed check that it is correctly paired and visible and the
29. e principle is similar to that of an internet website By default the report folder is stored in the current working directory of the Compact Flash card and is named according to the name you gave the report when you created it for example 30Nov MyReport Folder structure Reports are organized as follows e MyReport top level report directory named according to your preference when you created the report e data directory containing the XML data files e images directory containing the images you attach to the report e pages contains individual HTML pages e logo jpg is your company or business logo You can replace this file as required e report html the main page of the report 26 330 flexiprobe User Manual NOTE Please take care to copy or move the entire report directory to your computer when retrieving the report from the Compact Flash card The report directory contains multiple subdirectories that are required for viewing and converting the report WARNING Do not edit the files in data or pages directories as this will corrupt the report or render it unreadable to FlexiSight Inspection Report This report was generated by Rad adetection Ltd Copyright Radiodetection 7 poe TTT TT Ta ie compater Figure 11 2 Viewing reports in Internet Explorer To view your report 1 Connect the command module to your computer using the supplied USB 2 0 cable 2
30. eate a new directory 1 Navigate to the directory where you want to create the new subdirectory 2 Select the DIR option 3 Type over the default name and press OK or Enter to create the directory Once the directory is created you can move or copy files to it as with any directory on the card or set it as new default working directory 6 4 9 Sending files via Bluetooth The file browser allows you to send a selected file by using the SEND option on the menu bar For more information about Bluetooth please refer to Section 8 6 4 10 Viewing JPEG files The file browser allows you to view supported file types namely jpeg images and mpeg4 video files generated by the P330 flexiprobe system See Section 10 5 for video playback options To view a JPEG file 1 Highlight the file using the A or V arrows Press OK or Enter to display the picture Press L or lt J to return to the file browser or press the or arrows to navigate all the pictures in the directory 4 lf required select the SEND option to transfer the file wirelessly to an external device using Bluetooth 5 You can also view all pictures in the directory as a slideshow Select SSHOW Choose your preferred transition time T p Press OK to start the show d Press or lt to end the slide shop 6 You can also select multiple pictures to browse and select SHOW to display In show mode use the and
31. ect the MOVE option 3 Navigate to the directory where you want to move the file to and select the SEL option 6 4 6 Renaming Files You can rename any file or directory in the Compact Flash card note that the system will add the correct extension by default WARNING Do not rename any report file as this will corrupt the report and will inhibit the report conversion by FlexiSight To rename a file or directory 1 Highlight the file or directory using the Up and Down arrows Select the RENAM option 3 Type the new file name and press OK or Enter 6 4 7 Deleting files and folders You can delete any file and directory Note however that once a file or directory is deleted it cannot be retrieved so proceed with caution Figure 6 3 illustrates the delete functions in the File Browser lt File browser gt 1949MB total DVC 84Dec 1882MB free laal 04Dec881 MP4 04060002 MP4 0 JPG ALL DEL SHOW Figure 6 4 File Browser delete functions To delete files and directories 1 Highlight the file or directory using the Up and Down arrows 2 Select each file or directory by pressing the gt arrow 3 Alternatively to select all files and sub directories select the ALL option 4 Select the DEL option 5 Confirm or cancel the deletion 330 flexiprobe User Manual 15 6 4 8 Creating directories You can create new directories in any location of the Compact Flash card To cr
32. er you must use the Windows USB hub manager before removing the cable 1 Locate the USB device icon on the Windows Task Bar usually bottom right hand corner of the screen Double click the icon 3 Select the USB MASS STORAGE DEVICE See Figure 7 1 4 Press STOP A balloon popup will inform you that it is safe to remove your hardware 6 You can now disconnect the USB cable from the computer and command module 1 Select the device you wanl to unplug or ejecl and then click Stop When Windows notties pou that il is safe to do sa unplug the device from your campie Hardware devices USB Mass Storage Device USB Mass Storage Device at Location 0 Properlies Slop Display device comporents Close Figure 7 1 Windows USB manager P330 flexiprobe User Manual 17 Section 8 Bluetooth The P330 flexiprobe features an optional Bluetooth module that allows users to transfer files wirelessly between the P330 flexiprobe and any compatible Bluetooth device such as a computer or mobile phone NOTE If Bluetooth is not installed and you attempt to use a Bluetooth function the command module will display a notice stating the feature is not available If you wish to upgrade then please contact your local Pearpoint representative 8 1 Pairing Bluetooth devices must be paired before file transfer can take place You can pair the command module to any compatible Bluetooth laptop or mobil
33. esolution 628 x 582 PAL 510 x 492 NTSC Focal length 20mm to oo 170mm Focus Adjustable Fixed Lighting Maintenance free LEDs Maintenance free LEDs 752 x 582 PAL 500 x 582 NTSC S N ratio gt 46dB gt 45dB Type not self levelling self levelling 12 8 4 Standards BL EN 60068 2 6 BS EB 60068 2 29 Safety EN 61010 1 UL 61010 1 CAN CSA 61010 1 EMC FCC CFR 47 EN 61000 6 4 P330 flexiprobe User Manual 35 America Pearpoint 72055 Corporate Way Thousand Palms CA 92276 USA Tel 1 800 688 8094 Tel 1 760 343 7350 Fax 1 760 343 7351 Email pearpoint radiodetection spx com Radiodetection 154 Portland Road Bridgton ME 04009 USA Tel 1 207 647 9495 Toll Free 1 877 247 3797 Fax 1 207 647 9496 Email bridgton radiodetection spx com Radiodetection Canada Unit 34 344 Edgeley Blvd Concord Ontario Canada L4K 4B7 Tel 1 905 660 9995 Toll Free 1 800 665 7953 Fax 1 905 660 9579 Email support radiodetection ca aworld of inspection solutions 90 P330PLUS APP ENG 01 Europe Radiodetection UK Western Drive Bristol BS14 OAF UK Tel 44 0 117 976 7776 Fax 44 0 117 976 7775 Email sales uk radiodetection spx com Radiodetection France 13 Grande Rue 76220 Neuf March France Tel 33 0 232 8993 60 Fax 33 0 235 9095 58 Email infos radiodetection com Radiodetection Benelux Industriestraat 11 NL 7041 GD s
34. event excessive free movement of the reel Adjust the brake lever by pulling out and turning 10 P330 flexiprobe User Manual 4 2 1 Zero the counter to provide accurate location results in your pictures videos and reports When the rod is in the desired start position 1 Press F10 on the Keyboard or A and V arrows on the keypad simultaneously Zero the Rod Counter 2 Make sure that the counter changes to 0 0m or Oft NOTE The rod counter can be reset to zero at any time The original distance cannot be recalled once the counter is reset 4 3 Retrieving the camera Once you complete the inspection wind the reel to retrieve the camera from the pipe WARNING Foul water systems can be a source of biological hazards Maintain high sanitary standards at all times Clean the system after each inspection with a cloth soaked in a suitable disinfectant Always wear appropriate protection when conducting an inspection and when handling the P330 flexiprobe system 1 Release the brake 2 Layer the rod onto the reel by a combination of rotating the reel and pushing the rod onto the reel Do not simply rotate the reel NOTE Make sure that the rod is evenly layered onto the reel or the counter may give inaccurate readings 3 Clean the rod and camera as required Section 5 Menu system The command module features an intuitive on screen menu system that provides users with access to all features and settings T
35. exiprobe system and includes annotated illustrations of the command module reel cameras and selected accessories Section 2 includes a quick reference guide that provides step by step instructions from start up to managing a new video recording Section 3 introduces system setup procedures and Section 4 introduces the concept of reel calibration and camera deployment Section 5 provides a detailed overview of the command module menu system Section 6 introduces the Compact Flash card browser and provides a detailed explanation for managing files Section 7 introduces file transfer from the command module to PC using the supplied USB cable Section 8 introduces the optional Bluetooth module that enables transfer files to your computer or mobile phone using Bluetooth wireless technology Section 9 introduces text editing using the keyboard and keypad Section 10 provides a comprehensive guide to video playback and recording and adjusting advanced quality settings Section 11 introduces the report writing function and show you how to view reports or convert them to Microsoft Word format Section 12 is an appendix that includes reference information as well as a guide to using the universal skid and brush set and the reel clamp The P330 flexiprobe is an advanced pipeline video inspection system that is ideal for a broad range of residential and commercial applications This system allows operators to identify and doc
36. f description where appropriate DEVCE Device settings e CONTR edit control module settings e TIME set the time e DATE set the date and date format e KEYBD select keyboard layout for your language and location e LANG set the system language e UPDTE perform a firmware upgrade and activate features in future releases e REEL edit push rod reel settings e UNITS sets the reel measurements e RSIZE select the correct reel size OSD On Screen Display settings e TIME toggle time on and off e DATE toggle date on and off e MENU toggle menu timeout e COLOR set menu font color e TRANS set menu bar transparency e BACKG set browser background color COMMS Communication settings This menu manages Bluetooth wireless connections See Section 8 330 flexiprobe User Manual 11 CMPNY Company Details Edit your company s contact details for inclusion in reports and video titles See Section 3 7 5 2 2 CARD menu Access the Compact Flash card file browser and perform format or diagnostic functions See Section 6 for more information Following is a list of submenus under the CARD menu with a brief description where appropriate e DESTIN set destination folder for new recordings e REPOR e NEW creates a new report and prompts you to name the report e EDIT loads the selected report for editing e DEL deletes the selected report e CHECK checks the Compact Flash card and displays
37. gt EZ IN RS No 9 8 SO 7 D ns a _ NI n a Y 4 no N a CA Pale A 54 lt lt KY Ae gt l 4 12 8 Specifications 12 8 1 Controllers flexiprobe P330 flexiprobe controller Screen 8 200mm industrial TFT Storage High Speed Compact Flash Connectivity USB Video in out audio Bluetooth optional Environmental IP55 closed IP53 open Power supply Dimensions IP67 rated for outdoor use 360 x 360 x 200mm 14 x 14 x 8 Weight 5 5Kg 12lbs 12 8 2 Rods and reels Mini Reel Standard Reel Specialist Reel Dimension 570 x 440 x 256mm 850 x 750 x 420mm 813 x 1168 x 475mm en 99 4 x 17 3 33 5 x 29 5 x 16 5 32 0 x 46 0 x 18 7 Weight 11kg 24lbs 18 2Kg 40lbs 24 9Kg 55lbs 87Kg 74 2lbs Construction Welded steel powder coated Rod 35m 115 60m 200 120m 400 150m 500 34 330 flexiprobe User Manual 12 8 3 Cameras 25mm 1 Camera 50mm 2 Camera Dimensions 24 x 39mm 0 94 x 1 54 48 x 80mm 1 89 x 3 15 Weight 0 06Kg 0 13lbs 0 38K9 0 84lbs Construction 303 stainless steel 308 stainless steel Power 0 75W 1 90W max Operating Temperature 10 C to 50 C 10 C to 50 C Image R
38. he charger for charging other batteries Failure to comply may cause personal injury and damage to equipment Do not obstruct or tamper with the vent hole Do not drop the battery pack The P330 flexiprobe battery pack contains lead acid batteries Contact your local Pearpoint representative for instruction on correct removal of the batteries Follow local regulations for correct disposal of the battery box 3 5 System configuration Before you begin your first survey you must configure the system settings to suit your preferences Once the command module is configured you do not need to repeat the process unless you reset the system to its factory settings To navigate the on screen menu use the function and arrow keys on the keypad or keyboard The left arrow key on the keypad will return you to the previous screen press this key several times and you will return to the top level menu Once you reach the top level menu pressing the left arrow will cause the menu to flash indicating that you can t go higher For more information about the menu system refer to Section 5 3 5 1 1 Attach the reel to the command module and ensure the rod is correctly layered Powering the system 2 Make sure that the external power supply is on Switch the command module on Press OK on the keypad or Enter on the keyboard to acknowledge the welcome screen NOTE The command module takes approximately 10 seconds to load the welcome s
39. he menu is organized in hierarchical layers The top level menu provides links to submenus similar in concept of a DVD player s settings menu 5 1 General navigation Figure 5 1 illustrates the main page with the menu highlighted in black at the bottom of the screen The figure shows the top level menu To navigate the menu use the function and arrow keys on the keypad or keyboard The left arrow key on the keypad will return you to the previous screen press this key several times and you will return to the top level menu Once you reach the top level menu pressing the left arrow will cause the menu to flash indicating that you can t go higher If the menu disappears from the screen then press any Function key to return to the last viewed menu option Where a selection is required use the or V arrow keys to cycle through the options in that menu screen Use the OK key or Enter on the keyboard to confirm the selected choice NOTE You can also use the keyboard s Function ESC Enter and cursor keys to navigate and select option in the menu De oo 049041 o7 Tl DP Freres Gi WH DVR CARD SCRN Figure 5 1 Main screen with top level menu This menu map provides a complete annotated overview of the P330 flexiprobe menu system 5 2 1 SETUP menu Accesses settings options for the command module and the camera reel Following is a list of submenus under the SETUP menu with a brie
40. he observations you made while in situ Includes thumbnail images e Inspection photos shows still photos with your captions e Comments freeform text comments written in situ Once converted you can edit and modify any part of the report This is particularly useful if you need to expand or include new comments and observations or correct any spelling mistakes You can also change typefaces or styles to reflect your company s house style and position graphics and logos accordingly Converting to Microsoft Word format NOTE Close all Microsoft Word documents before you begin the conversion process 1 Connect the command module to your computer using the supplied USB 2 0 cable See Section 7 2 Navigate to the directory where you report is located and copy the directory to your computer Open FlexiSight 4 Click Report on the menu bar 5 Use the file browser Figure 11 4 to select the report directory and click OK FlexiSight will create the report as report doc and save it in the report folder Locate the file using Windows Explorer and double click to open in Microsoft Word Conversion troubleshooting FlexiSight will fail when converting from a report directory that contains missing or damaged report data files Make sure that you copy the whole report directory to your computer before attempting to convert the report Do not manually edit report XML data files as this may render the report unreadable to Flex
41. iSight If you need to amend your report do so using the command module s report editing feature or edit the converted report using Microsoft Word 28 330 flexiprobe User Manual xi File View Control Report Help xl es Documents and Settings cbill J Desktop Figure 11 4 FlexiSight report select box Section 12 Appendix 12 1 Keyboard short cuts This appendix includes a list of keyboard short cuts featured on the command module Familiarizing yourself with the short cuts will allow you to work more efficiently The following table lists command module keyboard functions that can be activated by pressing the Control key followed by the specified keyboard key Function Still Capture Text Focus Focus Rotate reset Rotate Left Rotate Right Play Pause Pan Reset Pan Right Pan Left Zoom Reset Zoom Left Record Stop Record Stop Motion Iris Iris 12 2 Care and 6 WARNING Shortcut Ctrl Keyboard key 2 00 lt gt NIT gt O T 0 62 gt 5 Clean and sanitize the 330 flexiprobe system at regular intervals There are no user serviceable parts do not dismantle component parts unless directed by the manual 12 2 1 1 Ensure that the camera is clean and dry Changing the camera 2 Unscrew the camera from the rod 3 Ensure that the electrica
42. important card information e FMT formats the card 5 2 3 DVR menu The DVR menu allows you to configure the digital video recording settings See Section 10 for more information Following is a list of submenus under the DVR menu with a brief description where appropriate e INPUT select video source e DESTN select a destination directory for the recordings e NEW creates a new directory e SET set the selected directory as the default destination e FNAME add a prefix to the file name TITLE toggle title page on video recordings e QUAL adjust video recording quality 5 2 4 SCRN menu Adjusts the screen brightness and contrast 12 P330 flexiprobe User Manual 5 2 5 TEXT menu The TEXT menu is accessed by pressing the the keypad key on Following is a list of submenus under the TEXT menu with a brief description where appropriate e EDIT edits the selected on screen text entry e REPOR e NEW creates a new report and prompts you to name the report e EDIT loads the selected report for editing e DEL deletes the selected report e COLOR short cut to font color e TRANS short cut to font transparency Section 6 Compact Flash card The 330 flexiprobe uses a Compact Flash card to store all video images and report files A 2 gigabyte card will store up to 1 hour 45 minutes of recorded video using the high quality video setting refer to Section 10 for more informatio
43. l connections on the end of the rod and the camera are dry and free from contamination 4 Connect the new camera and fully tighten the connector 5 Store the removed camera in a clean dry environment 12 2 2 Cleaning the system WARNING Foul water systems can be a source of biological hazards Command Module Clean the case with mild soapy water Use lint free cloth to clean the TFT screen Camera Clean by washing with water and disinfectant as required Clean the lens with a lint free cloth Rod Use 2 cloth moistened with a suitable disinfectant 12 2 3 Rod and sonde seals When the camera and sonde are removed ensure that the O ring seals on the rod and sonde connections are not damaged 12 2 4 Storing the system Before storing the system ensure the rod camera skids sonde or flexi adapter are clean and dry 330 flexiprobe is a precision system store in a clean and dry environment P330 flexiprobe User Manual 9 12 3 Installing skids Each system comes with a universal brush and skid set that allows you to adapt your camera and push rod for deployment in pipes from 50mm 2in to 150mm 6in The universal brush and skill set works with 25mm and 50mm cameras and 25mm or 35mm solid sondes flexisondes and the universal flexi Brushes and skids protect the camera and keep it centered as it navigates a pipe Figure 12 1 illustrates a 35mm flexisonde and the brush and skid set required to aid camera
44. lash screens when the command module is powered up The welcome screen is illustrated in Figure 3 1 Information Screens Sa A Se al alle Sis Reel 331 0 CompactFlash 1949MB 1883MB free Company Radiodetection Crew Inspection Press Up Down or FIO to calibrate Figure 3 1 Welcome screen The welcome screen includes the following information e Date and time at start up e Reel type e Compact Flash card size and free space e Company as defined in the Company Details menu See Section 3 7 e Crew as defined in the Company Details menu See Section 3 7 The Welcome Screen also features a note reminding you to calibrate the reel by pressing Up and Down or F10 To clear the Welcome Screen press OK or Enter Other information screens include e Compact Flash access warning screen e Compact Flash status screen see Section 6 2 3 7 Company details The P330 flexiprobe allows you to store your company details on the command module When stored your company details are then placed automatically in reports and on the optional video title screen refer to Section 10 3 4 Once this information is recorded you will not need to repeat the process and each report will include this information by default To set your company details 1 On the command module open the Company Information menu SETUP gt CMPNY This menu is illustrated by Figure 3 2 2 To edit a field press the A and V arrows to select
45. mation appears under the Report Details page Survey fields e SurveyDate date you conducted the survey e Surveyor surveyor s personal or company name e SurveyLog log number if applicable e SurveyOurReference your reference number if applicable P330 flexiprobe User Manual 25 11 3 Editing and Deleting Reports Once you create a report you can edit or delete it using the Report menu The Report menu REPOR displays a list of reports included in the current default directory for example MyReport Select the EDIT option in the menu and the module will load the seven report pages ready for editing The steps for editing report pages are identical to writing them as described in Section 11 3 NOTE You can export an inspection report to Microsoft Word using FlexiSight where you can edit that content and layout as required Select the DEL option to delete the selected report If there are multiple reports highlight each report you wish to delete by pressing the gt gt arrow and press DEL 11 4 Viewing reports You can view your reports on your desktop or laptop computer Generated reports must be viewed on a computer running Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 IE6 or later is standard on computers running Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 11 4 1 The report is generated as a series of HTML documents organized into a number of sub directories that are contained in the main report directory Th
46. n a Select SCAN to locate all nearby Bluetooth enabled devices or b Select KNOWN to locate all paired devices within range 4 Press OK to send the file NOTE Bluetooth devices such as computers and mobile phones will handle received files differently Some devices may ask you to specify the location of the received file while some will automatically receive and save the file into a default location Consult your Bluetooth enabled device s user documentation for more information Section 9 Editing Text The 330 flexiprobe command module allows the user to add text annotation to the live video as this is recorded You can save and edit up to ten text pages 9 1 Editing text pages To add or edit text annotation to the video press button This toggles page text on and off the screen and displays the Text menu NOTE Recordings are paused when you toggle text on screen and the text will appear on the live video Text is also saved to captured jpeg photos see Section 10 6 Use the or arrows to cycle through the pages Press EDIT to modify the text currently displayed and use the keyboard or keypad to type your text The keyboard is fully featured you can enter any available character and use navigation keys such as Home End and the arrow keys to position the cursor 9 2 Editing text with the keypad You can enter text with the keypad arrows In any text editing screen use the
47. n about video quality and recording times 6 1 Supported card types The P330 flexiprobe supports high speed 40x with a minimum write speed requirement of 6MB sec Type 1 Compact Flash cards with a capacity of up to 8 gigabytes For the best results only use cards that have been formatted by the P330 flexiprobe command module NOTE Pearpoint recommends using only quality high speed certified cards 40 Speed 40x Compact Flash cards are the minimum requirement for high quality video recordings Examples include e San Disk Ultra II e Kingston Elite Pro e Integral i Pro e Lexar Professional Using low speed or generic cards may degrade video recording quality or cause the recording to hang or render the system unstable WARNING Do not remove or insert the CompactFlash tm when the unit is ON Do not cycle the power when recording or playing Fdilure to comply may damage the CF and corrupt the recordings to continue Figure 6 1 Compact Flash warning 6 2 Card status The Compact Flash card status window displays critical information about the state of the currently installed card The status screen is displayed after the command module performs a series of tests to check the card s memory lt CompactFlash Status gt total 1949 MB free 1882 MB used 67 MB bad amp MB Wri te speed Read speed 34 17 Mbps Mbps to continue Figure 6 2 card status window NOTE Format the
48. n in the folder structure is shown below the Card Status line for example DVC indicates that your current position is in the Compact Flash card s DVC directory The refers to the Compact Flash card s top level or root directory 4 To enter a directory select it with the A and V arrows and press OK or Enter 5 The screen will now display any sub directories and files located in the directory you selected 6 To return to the parent directory press the left keypad arrow or select the icon and press OK or Enter 7 To select multiple files or folders navigate to these and press the gt key to select it Note that will appear to indicate that the item is selected 8 If required select ALL or ALL to select or deselect all files and directories included in the current directory Figure 6 3 Compact Flash browser 6 4 4 Copying files You can copy any file to the current directory or to a different directory To copy a file 1 Highlight the file you wish to copy using the A and arrows Select the COPY option 3 Navigate to the directory where you want to copy the file to and select the SEL option NOTE The command module will automatically provide a default copy name for example Copy_of_O5Nov03 JPG Once the file is copied you can rename it as required 6 4 5 Moving Files You can move any file to another directory To move a file 1 Highlight the file using the A and V arrows 2 Sel
49. ns Failure to earth the attached equipment may result in potentially lethal electric shock 1 Release the side catches and open the two halves of the cover 2 Open the connection panel cover 3 Connect the power supply 12 to 24V DC vehicle supply mains adaptor or optional battery pack to the power socket WARNING Only use the supplied mains adapter using other adapters may damage the system 6 P330 flexiprobe User Manual 3 3 Camera and accessories WARNING When fitting or changing the camera rod springs or sonde the internal electrical connectors are exposed to the elements Cameras and accessories should be fitted in a dry and clean environment 3 3 1 Fit and hand tighten the camera to the rod termination socket or to an accessory such as the flexisonde Make sure there is no dirt in the lens recess If necessary refer to Appendix 12 2 Care and Maintenance section and clean the camera lens Camera 3 3 2 Focusing the 1 in Camera NOTE The 2in camera is fixed focus and does not need to be changed Use the focusing tool to turn the focus ring until the camera is focused on the test wand for the diameter of the pipe Refer to the focus chart in Appendix 12 7 3 3 3 Sondes and flexisondes Radiodetection sondes allow you to locate your camera as it navigates a pipe using a Radiodetection locator such as the SuperC A T The sonde is fitted between the push rod or the Universal Flexi if used
50. nters carry out service of this product Service elsewhere will invalidate the manufacturer s warranty For information regarding any service needs please visit www radiodetection com or contact your local Radiodetection representative or dealer Disposal Do not dispose of this product in municipal waste facilities Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products Radiodetection complies with the requirements of 2002 96 EC Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive cE z P330 flexiprobe User Manual i Trademarks flexiprobe is a trademark of Radiodetection Ltd all rights reserved Pearpoint is a trademark owned by Radiodetection Ltd Bluetooth is a trademark of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group all rights reserved Windows and Windows Media Player are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation all rights reserved Internet Explorer and Microsoft Office are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation all rights reserved QuickTime is a trademark of Apple Inc all rights reserved Nero is a trademark of Nero AG Inc all rights reserved VLC media player is an open source project released under GNU licence agreement FlexiSight video encoder licence Use of the images recorded with this equipment is permitted as supporting evidence of a professional survey or report This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal and non commercial
51. nual 31 12 6 Creating DVDs To produce a DVD from 2 P330 flexiprobe video you will need to use either a standalone DVD writer with a composite video input or a PC equipped with a DVD writer and the relevant DVD authoring and DVD burning software tools Note Use good quality branded blank DVDs rather than generic disks 12 6 1 Standalone DVD writer Standalone DVD writers are available from a variety of electrical goods retailers If purchasing one for the purpose of converting P330 flexiprobe video make sure the unit has a direct composite input NOTE DVD recorders differ significantly according to brand and model This procedure is intended as a very broad guide only Refer to your DVD recorder s user manual for instructions on how to record an external video source To create a DVD 1 Select the video file you wish to convert into DVD using the file browser Do not play the file at this stage 2 Connect the 330 Flexiprobe video out connector to the DVD writer input using a suitable RCA composite video lead 3 Insert a blank DVD disk in the DVD writer and begin recording 4 Play the file on the command module 5 When the video file is terminated stop the DVD writer and finalize the DVD disc following the DVD recorder s user documentation 32 330 flexiprobe User Manual 12 6 2 PC DVD Writer To create a DVD from a P330 flexiprobe video file you will need to follow a number of steps that will
52. ondes Figure 1 6 Camera and Universal Flexi Figure 1 7 Brushes and skids Figure 2 1 Command module installed on push rod reel Figure 3 1 Welcome screen Figure 3 2 Company details menu Figure 3 3 Editing company details Figure 5 1 Main screen with top level menu Figure 6 1 Compact Flash warning Figure 6 2 Card status window Figure 6 3 Compact Flash browser Figure 6 4 File Browser delete functions Figure 7 1 Windows USB manager Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure 4 4 4 4 4 4 Figure 8 1 Bluetooth menu Figure 9 1 Text editing Figure 10 1 DVR settings menu Table 10 1 Video quality profiles Figure 10 2 Advanced video settings menu Figure 10 3 Video title page Figure 11 1 Report pages Figure 11 3 Report navigation Figure 11 4 FlexiSight report select box Figure 12 1 Brush and skid set Figure 12 2 push rod clamp exploded Figure 12 3 Installed push rod clamp awww WN N N ee Came Cnet Sm O ON OP WwW O O 0 i i OO O O RIN OB N DN DN OONAN O Section 1 Introduction 1 1 About this manual This manual provides pipeline inspectors with comprehensive operating instructions for the P330 flexiprobe pipeline video inspection system Before attempting to operate the P330 flexiprobe system it is very important that you read this manual noting all safety warnings and procedures The rest of this section introduces the P330 fl
53. or fit on top of 25mm or 35mm skid adapters brushes 20mm or 45mm brushes to help center the camera in large diameter pipes Figure 12 1 Brush and skid set 12 3 1 W Skids To install W Skids remove the screws and put the two halves of the skid on the flexi Install and tighten the Screws 12 4 Firmware upgrades 12 5 Clamp assembly Firmware describes the command module s integrated software Radiodetection may issue software updates to improve system performance To find out if Radiodetection has released a new software update please visit www radiodetection com or contact your local Radiodetection representative Updating firmware is straightforward To update your firmware please observe the following warnings and procedure WARNING Before attempting to upgrade the firmware ensure you have copied all the firmware files to the root directory of the Compact Flash card If using a CF card that contains survey files be sure to back up the data on to your computer before continuing this procedure DO NOT switch off the command module while the upgrade is in progress Failure to comply may render the command module inoperable Radiodetection recommends using the mains adapter for firmware upgrades This is to ensure a reliable power source 1 Check for new updates at www radiodetection com 2 Download the update to your computer 3 Copy the update files to the root directory of your Compact Flash
54. please refer to the SuperC A T user guide 4 P330 flexiprobe User Manual 10 TAs 12 13 14 Arrow keys use to navigate the command module s menu options OK press to select or confirm choices in the menu system LED Brightness Camera Focus keys not functional on this model Rotate Pan keys press to rotate the camera view Fn Rotate to pan left or right Simultaneous press will reset the view Zoom lris keys press to zoom in or out of the camera s subject Fn Zoom to modify the Iris not functional on this model Simultaneous press will reset the view Function key press and hold to activate different functions Section 2 Quick start guide This section provides users with quick start instructions to operating the P330 flexiprobe command module Note this section is intended as a reference for experienced users first time users should read this manual in its entirety before proceeding 2 1 Quick start procedure Install the module on top of the reel if desired Using the link cable connect the reel to the connector on the rear of the command module Ensure a compatible Compact Flash card is loaded into the command module Connect the power supply to the command module Switch the command module on There is a delay of several seconds before the splash and welcome screens appear Press OK to clear the welcome screen Calibrate the reel and zero the camera s position P
55. ress F10 on the keyboard or and on the keypad simultaneously Deploy the camera into the pipe as required If required zero the camera s position by pressing F10 on the keyboard or press the and V on the keypad simultaneously On the keypad press the button to begin recording Press the Press the icon to take screen captures icon then press F1 to annotate your video or to create a report To pause a recording press ll To stop a recording press the key WARNING Do not remove the Compact Flash card or switch the module off during recording or playback Doing so may corrupt all data on the card and crash the command module Figure 2 1 Command module installed on push rod reel P330 flexiprobe User Manual 5 Section 3 System setup This section describes the procedures used for to set up the 330 flexiprobe for the first time Unless indicated otherwise most of the procedures do not need to be repeated unless the module is reset to factory settings 3 1 Cable reel Connect the link cable on the cable reel to the socket on the command module Tighten the connectors finger tight but do no use a wrench spanner or pliers 3 2 Power lead WARNING The command module is not earthed If any mains operated equipment is connected to the system the external equipment MUST BE earthed in accordance with the manufacturer s instructio
56. s camera diameter for up to 4in 100mm diameter pipes 9 Brake Can be adjusted to control movement of or lock the reel 10 Adaptor Clamp optional on the Mini model Allows the command module to be mounted onto the cable reel 1 4 3 Accessories not shown Universal Flexi 1 Car adapter connect the command module to your vehicle s power supply 2 Mains Adapter Waterproof IP67 mains power supply 3 Battery Pack Optional battery pack to allow the use of the system where mains power is not available 4 USB Lead USB A to B lead m7 4 5 Head Set Allow the user to add or review audio commentary 6 Compact Flash card Figure 1 7 Brushes and Skids Figure 1 6 Camera and P330 flexiprobe User Manual 3 1 4 4 Keypad 1 1 5 Sonde and locator package Functions Keys use to select menu items or activate short cuts Camera key press to take screen captures and store them as jpeg files on the Compact Flash Text key press to toggle on screen text and display the Text menu Video play press to start video playback and enter the card browser menu Pause press to pause video playback or recording Record press to begin a new video recording Stop press to stop video playback or recording Tractor stop not functional on this model The optional sonde or flexisonde and locator package allows surveyors to locate the push rod as it traverses the pipe For information
57. s to Microsoft Word format This section provides a basic overview of using the report conversion function For video editing instructions please consult the FlexiSight help FlexiSight converts the inspection report to a single Microsoft Word document Once converted to Word format you can edit the report as required NOTE FlexiSight does not overwrite the original report data so if you accidentally delete your text you can re import the original HTML report and create a Word document version Pearpoint recommends that you backup all data before converting and editing your report Once you convert the report to a Word document you can save it to any file format your word processor supports 11 5 1 Conversion requirements To convert an inspection report to Microsoft Word format you need the following system requirements Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 Microsoft Office 97 or later FlexiSight 2 or later 1 Title Page 2 Report Details 3 Observations 4 Photos Small 5 Photos Large 6 Comments Print This Page Radiodetection Ltd Radiodetection Figure 11 3 Report navigation P330 flexiprobe User Manual 27 11 5 2 Conversion overview FlexiSight converts the HTML report to a single document By default a report has 5 sections which are detailed as follows e Title page Title and date of report e Report details Includes Survey Company Client and Site details e Observations details t
58. t Flash Card Recordings exceeding 2 hours are split in multiple files 10 2 2 Advanced quality settings In most circumstances the predefined quality profiles are sufficient However you can define your own custom quality settings to suit your recording requirement To adjust the video quality settings select the ADV option under the DVR quality menu Figure 10 1 previous page The Advanced Recording menu allows you to set the Frame Size Bitrate Encoding and the Frame Rate Frame size This option selects the pixel size of the recorded video Your options are e Full Pal or NTSC depending on your camera e VGA 640x480 pixels e QVGA Quarter VGA 320x240 pixels BRATE sets the bitrate memory usage in Mb per second of recording Select between High Medium and Low ENC sets the encoding Select between Progressive Full Progressive Half or Interlaced Frame Rate sets the amount of frames per second Select between e Maximum GOFPS for NTSC and 24FPS for PAL e Medium 20FPS e Minimum 10FPS NOTE Bitrate is the only parameter that will affect your recording size The higher the bitrate the better the resulting video will be and the larger the file size 10 3 Advanced video 5 The P330 flexiprobe features several advanced video settings You can for example change the default destination and file names for recorded videos You can also choose to include a title page on the start of each video
59. the field you want to edit and then press OK 8 Type in the correct details and press OK or Enter to save 4 Repeat step 3 for each field until all the information is complete The logo field allows you to select a small 32KB jpeg file from the root of the compact flash card to be used as company logo in the report generated NOTE The company details page will remain unchanged even after rebooting the command module Resetting the command module to factory settings see Section 3 8 will delete report s company data If you reset the module you must re enter your company information before creating a new report 3 8 Restore factory settings You can restore the command module to factory settings Note that doing this will erase all your settings personal preferences and your company details so proceed with caution To reset the command module 1 Enter the SETUP menu Select the RSTOR option 3 Confirm your choice by selecting YES or press NO to cancel lt Company Information gt Logo lt defined gt Company Radiodetection Crew Inspection Street Western Drive Cal ey Bristol Postcode Phone BS4 3EN O11 79767776 Fax 01 79767775 Email info spx com Figure 3 2 Company details menu gt Available fields gt ComLogo ComName ComCrew ComStreet ComCity ComPostCode ComTel ephone ComF ax ComEmail Radiodetection Figure 3 3 Editing company details P330 flexiprobe User Manual 9
60. to the system then the external equipment must be earthed in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Failure to comply with this may cause the unit to become live and be a LETHAL HAZARD Operation DO NOT USE the 330 flexiprobe in potentially explosive environments This equipment is NOT approved for use in areas where hazardous gases may be present Foul water systems can be a source of biological hazards Wear appropriate protection when handling the P330 flexiprobe command module and the push rod reel and camera The rod can retain a large amount of energy when coiled and can cause injury if not correctly handled The risk of injury from the rotating reel increases with speed of rotation Adjust the brake position to allow smooth deployment of the rod The camera will get hot during use This is normal Exercise care when handling the camera at all times Take care to ensure that video and power cables do not get entangled in the drum Cables ties are recommended and will not impede system performance Always store the command module in a clean dry environment Maintenance Clean and sanitize the P330 flexiprobe system at regular intervals and after conducting an inspection The P330 flexiprobe system contains no user serviceable parts do not dismantle any component of the P330 flexiprobe system including the command module reel and camera Radiodetection recommends that only authorized service ce
61. ument pipeline faults 1 2 1 One Touch recording using industry standard H 264 video and AAC audio format P330 flexiprobe features Record up to 1 hour and 45 minutes of high quality video with a 2 gigabyte Compact Flash card For more information about video recording settings please refer to Section 10 NOTE Recording length for a given file size is not fixed and depends on a large number of factors including among other things the live picture that is being recorded Constant movement in the camera s focus for example will produce larger file sizes per minute of recorded footage The unit can record up to 9 hours using the low quality setting Pan zoom and rotate live video or your recordings Still image capturing using industry standard jpeg format Integrated reporting Reports are generated by the P330 flexiprobe command module in HTML compatible with Internet Explorer 6 0 of higher format and can be converted by FlexiSight into a Microsoft Word document providing you have Microsoft Office 97 or higher installed 1 3 Safety notices Caution must be taken when conducting any pipeline or drainage system inspection Please observe all safety warnings located in the Foreword and throughout the manual Before operating the P330 flexiprobe 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 n
62. upported file types These are video files MP4 and jpeg JPG pictures HTML files are visible but cannot be viewed lt File browser gt 1949MB total DVC 84Dec 1882MB free 8040 0 881 MP4 8041 0003 JPG COPY MOVE RENAM DIR SEND 14 P330 flexiprobe User Manual 6 4 1 The command module automatically creates a new default directory in the DVC folder at the start of each day s operation The directory is named after the day it was created for example SONov Organizing your work Once created the new directory will serve as the default location for all new videos images and reports If you prefer to organize each inspection job in a different directory you can do this by manually setting a new or existing directory as the new default directory see Section 10 8 2 6 4 2 File name structure By default each video or picture file is created by the command module according to the following structure e ddmmmxxx ext In the example dd is the day number mmm is the month xxx is a counter and ext is the file extension MP4 or JPG You can customize file names by adding a prefix to it Refer to Section 10 3 2 6 4 3 To navigate the file browser 1 Select the Card menu or press the video gt button on the keypad 2 The command module will list any directories on the Compact Flash card for example OSNov Directories are indicated by square brackets 3 The current locatio
63. use of a consumer to i Encode video in compliance with the AVC standard AVC Video and or ii Decode AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non commercial activity and or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC video No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use Additional Information may be obtained from MPEG LA L L C See http www mpegla com Copyright statement This manual is Copyright 2007 Radiodetection Limited all rights reserved Radiodetection Ltd is a subsidiary of SPX Corporation Training Radiodetection provides training services for most Radiodetection products Our qualified instructors will train equipment operators or other personnel at your preferred location or at Radiodetection headquarters For more information go to www radiodetection com or contact your local Radiodetection representative ii P330 flexiprobe User Manual Declaration of Conformity E We Radiodetection Limited Western Drive Bristol BS14 0AF Declare that the products listed below satisfy the essential requirements of the following Council Directives e 2004 108 EC relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC e 2006 95 0 relating to Electrical Equipment within certain voltage limits LVD P330 Flexiprobe CCTV inspection system Part Number Description 10 RP2967 PP P330 Flexiprobe The following standards have been used in the evaluation BS EN 6100
64. vary depending on the software and hardware installed on your computer The basic minimum requirements are e DVD authoring program e USB or internal DVD writer also known as a DVD burner e DVD burning software such as Nero Some DVD authoring tools have DVD burning capabilities Nero which is included with many USB and internal DVD writers includes basic DVD authoring Nero Visual Express and burning software Nero Burning ROM In general the basic purpose of a DVD authoring program is to encode or convert a suitable video file or files into a DVD compatible format The authoring program may generate the DVD menu and titles but this largely depends on the software package used Once the DVD is authored as a DVD compatible file or disk image ISO you must then use your DVD burning program to create or burn the DVD disk Packages such as Nero automate the authoring and burning process using a simple Wizard Due to the very large number of commercial and open source DVD authoring and burning programs that are available a tutorial to cover every program is beyond the scope of this appendix For more information consult the documentation that came with your DVD authoring software and burning hardware 12 7 Camera focus chart N 1 a NALA ya Vo 7 gt T 0 5 ESN NM 7 72 AMAA MIA Nh Z Wy R fas gt

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