Operator`s manual

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interpretation of the situation in the line�
Using the Zero Key
If your SeeSnake has the CountPlus distance counter
installed, the Zero Key
will act in a similar manner
as the Zero Key
on the CountPlus�
The Zero Key
enables you to measure two things:
1� The distance from the access point to the
camera’s current position�
2� The distance between any two points in the line�
The CS1000 has two zero keys� There is a Zero Key
on the keypad as well as a Zero Key located
just below the screen� Though different in appearance
these keys function in exactly the same way�
Relative Zero
Pressing the Zero Key once will set a temporary
“Relative Zero” point for intermediate measurement�
This enables you to start a distance count from a
preferred point such as the entry to a pipe or a particular
branch line within a pipe� Relative zero will display in
parenthesis on the Status Bar�
Figure 22 – Relative Zero in Parenthesis on Status Bar
Press the Zero Key one more time to exit “Relative
Zero” and return to the original count�
Absolute Zero
You can also reset the count to absolute zero at any
point during your inspection� To reset the count to zero
press and hold the Zero Key
until the display clears
to read either 0” or 0 cm� This is a hard reset and will
zero the temporary counter as well�
Using the Sonde Key
Modern SeeSnake cameras have a built-in 512 Hz
transmitter, or Sonde, which can be controlled from
the CS1000� The built-in Sonde is not always activated
even though the system is ON�
The Sonde can be toggled ON and OFF using the
either the Sonde Key
on the keypad or the Sonde
Key
below the screen�
Figure 23 – Sonde enabled
When the Sonde is ON, the blue LED by the Sonde
Key
will be lit up, indicating the system is sending
a signal to the Sonde� The LED will be lit even if the
Sonde is missing or not operational�
Locating the Camera with the Sonde
For normal camera operation, the Sonde should be
turned OFF to save power until you want to locate the
camera head underground using a locator�
When you are ready to activate the Sonde, simply
press the Sonde Key
� When the Sonde is activated
you may notice horizontal lines of interference on the
monitor� The LED by the Sonde Key
will show a
steady light�
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