Gen-Eye POD™ & MINI-POD™ Video Pipe Inspection/Location System Operating Instructions Your Gen-Eye POD/MINI-POD is designed to give you years of trouble-free, profitable service. However, no machine is better than its operator. Read, understand and follow all safety warnings and instructions provided with the product. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
Gen-Eye POD™ & Gen-Eye MINI-POD™ Electric shock resulting in death can occur if you plug this machine into an improperly wired outlet. If the ground wire is electrified, you can be electrocuted by just touching the machine, even when the power switch is off. A ground fault circuit interrupter will not protect you in this situation. Use a UL approved tester to determine if the outlet is safe. WARNING! Read and understand all instructions.
Gen-Eye POD™ & Gen-Eye MINI-POD™ Personal Safety GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING 1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury. 2. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts.
Gen-Eye POD™ & Gen-Eye MINI-POD™ SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES ABOUT THE INSPECTION CAMERA Although manufactured for the harsh environments in which it will be used, the camera should be treated carefully as damage may occur if dropped or “butted” severely against the pipe or any other hard surface.
Gen-Eye POD™ & Gen-Eye MINI-POD™ SET UP CAMERA TRANSMITTER (512 HZ) Your system includes a 512Hz transmitter, which is located safely in the spring behind the camera. When the POD is turned on, the transmitter will be automatically activated. 1. On arrival to the job site and after checking for a properly grounded receptacle, set the POD in an easily viewable position where it will not interfere with the inspection. The POD can be used in both the vertical and the horizontal positions. 2.
Gen-Eye POD™ & Gen-Eye MINI-POD™ OPERATION 1. Release the latch and open the monitor case. The lid acts as a sun shield. Adjust position of the monitor to the optimum viewing angle using the gooseneck and swivel. NOTE: The monitor is limited to 355 degrees of rotation. Do not force the monitor to swivel beyond this point or damage could occur. 2. Release the locking pin and drag brake located behind the reel. Then, slowly push the camera into the pipe.
Gen-Eye POD™ & Gen-Eye MINI-POD™ How to Set-Up the Wi-Fi Feature for Gen-Eye POD Camera Systems On an Apple device 1. Make sure the Prism Command Module is turned ON and you are next to the unit. 2. On your cell phone, tablet, or other Wi-Fi enabled device, go to the App Store. NOTE: You must have an Apple account set up before proceeding. 3. Search for and download “G-Pipe Wifi Viewer”. 4. On your device, open “Settings” and select “Wi-Fi”. Make sure Wi-Fi is ON.
Gen-Eye POD™ & Gen-Eye MINI-POD™ How to Set-Up the Wi-Fi Feature on Gen-Eye POD Camera Systems On an Android device 1. Make sure the Prism Command Module is turned ON and you are next to the unit. 2. On your cell phone, tablet, or other Wi-Fi enabled device, go to the Play Store (Android). NOTE: You must have a Google account set up before proceeding. 3. Search for and download “G-Pipe Wifi Viewer”. 9. You are now ready to record video or take snap shots.
Gen-Eye POD™ & Gen-Eye MINI-POD™ CAMERA LOCATION 1. Turn on Gen-Eye Prism Camera system. 2. Press and hold the Hot Spot Locator On/Off button. Check battery strength on display. 3. Press MODE icon until indicator displays Sonde/Camera Head mode. 4. Press Antenna Select icon until indicator displays Total Field configuration. 5. Set Locator to 512Hz by pressing FREQ button until 512 Hz appears on display. 6. Press up arrow button to increase GAIN to maximum sensitivity. 7.
Gen-Eye POD™ & Gen-Eye MINI-POD™ MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING CAMERA AND MONITOR CLEANING No Picture AND No lights: After every use, the camera should be cleaned and checked for possible damage that may have occurred during the inspection. External scuffing of the camera housing is normal and should be of no concern; however, use the trap skid to protect the camera and help it slide around elbows more easily. Check that the monitor power button is in the on position.
Gen-Eye POD™ & Gen-Eye MINI-POD™ TROUBLESHOOTING CONTINUED Monitor Not Responding to Remote Control: Check whether batteries have sufficient power. Replace as necessary. Check whether batteries are correctly installed in remote control. Check remote control sensor lens on monitor and distance/ angle of the remote control. Bad or Grainy Picture Check the camera lens for dirt, grime, scratches or other foreign matter.
