EMOTIONAL TECHNOLOGY
User Manual
iPEK International GmbH
See, Gewerbepark 22
D-87477 Sulzberg
Phone: +49 8376 921 800
Fax: +49 8376 921 80 21
Mail: isg_info@idexcorp.com
iPEK SPEZIAL TV GmbH
Dürenbodenstraße 7
A-6992 Hirschegg
Phone: +43 5517 3125
Fax: +43 5517 3126
Mail: isg_info@idexcorp.com
Symbols used
The following symbols are used in this user manual:
CAUTION!
This safety warning describes dangerous situations in which fatal injuries or severe injuries can occur.
ATTENTION!
This safety warning describes dangerous situations in which material damage to the inspection system or to other objects
can occur.
NOTE!
This symbol identifies instructions that are important for economical use of the system and that facilitate its use.
NOTE!
The owner of the system is responsible for proper disposal! See the note on device take-back at the end of service life.
MAINTENANCE!
This symbol indicates instructions that explain how to properly clean and care for the system to prevent defects and major
repairs. The service life of your system can be significantly extended through proper maintenance.
FACILITATED WORKSTEP!
If you perform this work step you can execute the described function faster.
About this user manual
On the following pages you will read how to place the VISIONCONTROL control panel in service for your work environment,
and how to operate it properly with the aid of the VISIONREPORT software. iPEK took particular care during the development
process to ensure that you can operate the system safely, properly, and economically. To do this it is necessary that you read this
user manual carefully before using the inspection system. Follow all instructions with exactness so that you do not place yourself and
other persons in jeopardy, and so that you avoid damage to the system! If you have questions on handling the VISIONCONTROL
control panel that are not answered in this user manual, please contact our service personnel.
Content
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Content
Introduction .............................................................................................................................11
About this user manual .......................................................................................................................................... 11
Intended use ........................................................................................................................................................ 11
Catalog ............................................................................................................................................................... 11
Symbols used ...................................................................................................................................................... 12
General conventions .............................................................................................................................................. 13
Screen keyboard ........................................................................................................................................... 13
Touch screen buttons .....................................................................................................................................13
Operating steps ............................................................................................................................................. 13
Lists ............................................................................................................................................................ 13
Mandatory input fields ................................................................................................................................... 13
Instructions ..............................................................................................................................15
Data privacy......................................................................................................................................................... 15
Managing data ..................................................................................................................................................... 15
Backup ............................................................................................................................................................... 15
Environmental conditions and storage: ..................................................................................................................... 15
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Functional description ................................................................................................................17
Range of applications ............................................................................................................................................ 17
Project types ........................................................................................................................................................ 17
Simple project .............................................................................................................................................. 17
General project ............................................................................................................................................. 17
Catalogs .............................................................................................................................................................. 18
Catalogs in VISIONREPORT.............................................................................................................................. 18
Control panel VISIONCONTROL - Version VC200 ....................................................................................................... 19
Overview buttons and main control functions ..................................................................................................... 21
Extended functions and further advice .............................................................................................................. 22
Function diagram / software diagram ...................................................................................................................... 24
User interface ....................................................................................................................................................... 25
Start screen .................................................................................................................................................. 25
Inspection interface ....................................................................................................................................... 26
Inspection interface – Full-Screen Mode ........................................................................................................... 27
General screen dialogs ........................................................................................................................................... 28
System Settings ............................................................................................................................................ 28
File dialog .................................................................................................................................................... 28
View Screenshots / View V ideos ......................................................................................................................29
Screen keyboard ........................................................................................................................................... 30
Number pad ................................................................................................................................................. 31
General operating instructions ......................................................................................................................... 32
Status displays ..................................................................................................................................................... 33
Notes for the Status displays ........................................................................................................................... 34
Address data management ..................................................................................................................................... 35
Error messages of the system ................................................................................................................................. 36
Communication error (error code 0x00000016) ............................................................................................... 36
Isolation error (error code 0x00000017) ......................................................................................................... 36
Cable reel inclination error (error code 0x00000018) ........................................................................................ 36
System configuration error (error code 0x00000019)........................................................................................ 36
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User interface ...........................................................................................................................37
Switching the control panel on or off ....................................................................................................................... 37
Switching the control panel on ........................................................................................................................ 37
First system start ........................................................................................................................................... 37
Switching the control panel off ........................................................................................................................ 38
Forced switch off ........................................................................................................................................... 38
Start screen ......................................................................................................................................................... 39
System Settings ................................................................................................................................................... 40
Help ............................................................................................................................................................ 40
Overlay Texts ................................................................................................................................................41
Overlay Texts – System Texts ......................................................................................................................... 42
Section Start Texts ........................................................................................................................................ 43
Overlay Texts – Event Text ............................................................................................................................. 44
Miscellaneous ............................................................................................................................................... 45
Overlay Texts – Headlines .............................................................................................................................. 46
Software Info & Update ................................................................................................................................. 46
Update process ............................................................................................................................................. 48
Time & Language .......................................................................................................................................... 49
Network ...................................................................................................................................................... 50
System Info & Maintenance ........................................................................................................................... 51
Factory settings ............................................................................................................................................ 52
Calibrating the touch screen ............................................................................................................................ 53
Exit the system settings ................................................................................................................................. 55
Quick Access / Create a simple project ..................................................................................................................... 56
Managing Projects ................................................................................................................................................ 57
Projects Overview .......................................................................................................................................... 57
Creating a new project ................................................................................................................................... 58
Rename Project (Menu Extended Commands) ................................................................................................... 60
Import Project (Menu Extended Commands) ..................................................................................................... 60
Update Project List (Menu Extended Commands) ............................................................................................... 60
Delete Project ............................................................................................................................................... 60
Export Project ............................................................................................................................................... 61
Load Project ................................................................................................................................................. 62
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Sections .............................................................................................................................................................. 63
Creating a new section ................................................................................................................................... 63
Editing section properties ................................................................................................................................ 64
Rename Section ............................................................................................................................................ 64
Deleting a section .......................................................................................................................................... 65
Events ................................................................................................................................................................. 66
Creating a new event ..................................................................................................................................... 67
Quick Input .................................................................................................................................................. 68
Tools ........................................................................................................................................................... 69
Event Overview ............................................................................................................................................. 70
Data transfer to storage medium ............................................................................................................................. 71
File transfer via FTP .............................................................................................................................................. 72
Viewing films and images on the workstation ........................................................................................................... 72
Button combinations ............................................................................................................................................. 73
Touch screen calibration ..................................................................................................................................73
Executing the inspection ............................................................................................................75
Main inspection view ............................................................................................................................................. 75
Functions of the touch screen buttons ...................................................................................................................... 76
Buttons of the operating menu ........................................................................................................................ 76
Action buttons ............................................................................................................................................... 76
Dialog buttons .............................................................................................................................................. 77
View Images ........................................................................................................................................................ 78
View Videos ......................................................................................................................................................... 79
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Device Control ...................................................................................................................................................... 80
Camera macro functions ................................................................................................................................. 80
Operation Mode ........................................................................................................................................... 82
Operation Mode – Standard Mode .................................................................................................................. 83
Operation Mode – Position Mode .................................................................................................................... 83
Operation Mode – Horizontal Mode ................................................................................................................. 83
Operation Mode – Cleaning ............................................................................................................................ 84
Set Locator Mode .......................................................................................................................................... 85
Set Shutter................................................................................................................................................... 86
Set Iris ........................................................................................................................................................ 87
Set camera closure ........................................................................................................................................ 88
Set Laser ..................................................................................................................................................... 89
Crawler ........................................................................................................................................................ 90
Clutch (with safety function) ........................................................................................................................... 90
Automatic camera centering ............................................................................................................................ 92
Reel invert mode ........................................................................................................................................... 93
Auxiliary Light ............................................................................................................................................... 94
Video source ................................................................................................................................................. 95
System-Status .............................................................................................................................................. 96
Text Menu ........................................................................................................................................................... 97
Configure Custom Texts .................................................................................................................................. 97
Configure System Texts .................................................................................................................................. 98
Clear Custom Texts ........................................................................................................................................ 98
Extras ................................................................................................................................................................. 99
Set Meter Counter ......................................................................................................................................... 99
Set Overall Meter Counter .............................................................................................................................. 99
AutoStop.................................................................................................................................................... 100
AntiRoll ...................................................................................................................................................... 101
Notes ........................................................................................................................................................ 102
Start Recording .................................................................................................................................................. 103
New sections and events .............................................................................................................................. 104
Pause Recording .......................................................................................................................................... 104
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Stop Recording ........................................................................................................................................... 104
Close Section .............................................................................................................................................. 104
Take Screenshot ................................................................................................................................................. 105
New Event ......................................................................................................................................................... 106
Measuring functions (Tools menu) ................................................................................................................. 106
Set meter counter (Tools menu) .................................................................................................................... 106
Adapt texts (Tools menu) ............................................................................................................................. 106
Inspection Menu ................................................................................................................................................. 107
Close Section .............................................................................................................................................. 107
Sections ..................................................................................................................................................... 107
Event Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 107
Protocol Preview ......................................................................................................................................... 108
Inclination measurement .............................................................................................................................. 109
Toggle Screen .................................................................................................................................................... 111
After the inspection ............................................................................................................................................. 112
Data import into WinCan .............................................................................................................................. 112
Interfaces for inspection software of other companies ............................................................................................... 112
Connection via USB-to-serial adapter .............................................................................................................. 113
Interpretation of the inclination protocol ................................................................................................................. 114
Inclination [%]: ........................................................................................................................................... 114
Inclination 0,00 %: ..................................................................................................................................... 114
Altitude [m]: .............................................................................................................................................. 114
Pipe: ......................................................................................................................................................... 114
Measuring Functions ...............................................................................................................115
Prerequisites for use of the measuring functions ...................................................................................................... 115
Overview of the Measuring Functions..................................................................................................................... 116
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Principle of the measuring function ........................................................................................................................ 117
Scheme Referencing Real pipe / Virtual pipe ................................................................................................... 117
Real view of the virtual settings lines in the video view ..................................................................................... 118
Set measuring lines scheme .......................................................................................................................... 118
Basic setting functions ......................................................................................................................................... 120
Joysticks .................................................................................................................................................... 120
Buttons ...................................................................................................................................................... 121
Measured Values Display .............................................................................................................................. 122
Settings ..................................................................................................................................................... 123
Set color scheme ......................................................................................................................................... 124
Measured value description .................................................................................................................................. 125
Reference real pipe ............................................................................................................................................. 127
Measure cracks .................................................................................................................................................. 128
Measure water level ............................................................................................................................................ 129
Measure bend .................................................................................................................................................... 130
Measure branch .................................................................................................................................................. 131
Measure object on pipe wall ................................................................................................................................. 132
Measure object on the cross-section ....................................................................................................................... 133
Updating the software .............................................................................................................135
How to perform an online update .......................................................................................................................... 135
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GNU General Public License ......................................................................................................137
General Public License Textform ..................................................................................................................... 137
Customer service addresses ......................................................................................................139
Limitation of liability ................................................................................................................145
Device take-back at the end of service life ..................................................................................147
Guarantee declaration ..............................................................................................................149
Scope of the guarantee ....................................................................................................................................... 149
Guarantee conditions ........................................................................................................................................... 149
Imprint ........................................................................................................................... 151
Introduction
About this user manual
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Introduction
In this section you will find several preliminary comments on the user interface of the VISIONCONTROL control panel or the VISIONREPORT
operating software, the structure of this user manual, as well as on the symbols and text marks used.
About this user manual
On the following pages you will read how to set up the VISIONCONTROL control panel for your work environment, and how to operate it
properly with the aid of the VISIONREPORT software. iPEK took particular care during the development process to ensure that you can
operate the system safely, properly, and economically. To do this it is necessary that you read this user manual carefully before using the inspection
system. The user manual contains important instructions that help you to avoid hazards, as well as to increase the reliability and service life of
the system and the attached components. Follow all instructions with exactness so that you do not place yourself and other persons in jeopardy,
and so that you avoid damage to the system!
If you have questions on handling the VISIONCONTROL control panel that are not answered in this user manual, please contact our service
personnel.
NOTE!
Our service personnel addresses are provided starting on Seite 171.
Intended use
The VISIONCONTROL control panel has been designed exclusively for use with iPEK inspection systems and for examining pipelines of all
types. Using the control panel for purposes other than those cited above constitutes non-intended use. Never use the VISIONCONTROL control
panel for purposes other than those cited above. Never use the system at locations that contain an explosive medium! Only specially manufactured
systems have been approved for these applications; these systems are marked with the supplement
.
Catalog
The VISIONREPORT software supports various standardized catalogs depending on your locale. There are also catalogs by CDLab available
which allow data import into WinCan.
Introduction
Symbols used
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Symbols used
The following symbols are used in this user manual:
CAUTION!
This safety warning describes dangerous situations in which fatal injuries or severe injuries can occur.
ATTENTION!
This safety warning describes dangerous situations in which material damage to the inspection system or to other objects can occur.
NOTE!
This symbol identifies instructions that are important for economical use of the system and that facilitate its use.
NOTE!
This symbol indicates proper and prescribed disposal of the system and its components. The owner of the system is responsible for
proper disposal! See the note on page 81 concerning device take-back at the end of service life.
MAINTENANCE!
This symbol indicates instructions that explain how to properly clean and maintain the system to prevent defects and major repairs.
The service life of your system can be significantly extended through proper care.
FACILITATED WORKSTEP!
If you perform this work step you can execute the described function faster.
Introduction
General conventions
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General conventions
Screen keyboard
The keys are displayed as follows. !
Touch screen buttons
Activation of touch screen buttons is indicated as follows:
• With the button Name you can …
Operating steps
Operating steps are indicated as follows:
• Work step description
- Bullet point within a work step
- Bullet point within a work step
• Work step description
• Work step description
Lists
Lists are indicated as follows:
- Variant A
- Variant A–A
- Variant A–B
- Variant B
- Variant C
Mandatory input fields
Mandatory fields are displayed bold. “flow direction”
Introduction
Symbols used
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Instructions
Data privacy
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Instructions
Data privacy
When working with your VISIONCONTROL control panel you collect master data relative to your customers. Handle this data with confidentiality.
As specified by German law, comply with the BDSG regulations. Internationally the regulations specified in accordance with the OECD (Guidelines
on the Protection of Privacy and Transborder Data Flows of Personal Data) apply.
Managing data
The VISIONCONTROL control panel enables you to manage multiple address datasets. A precise description of managing address data sets
is provided on Seite 35.
Backup
We recommend that you make backup copies of your inspection data and address data sets from time to time. You can transfer this data to a local
computer or to external data media via a USB storage medium or directly via the network.
Environmental conditions and storage:
Avoid using or storing the system outside of the permitted temperature range in all cases. Storage in off-mode under environmental conditions
below 0°C can cause serious damages through water condensation. Please store your control panel in ambient temperature.
Instructions
Data privacy
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Functional description
Range of applications
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Functional description
Range of applications
The control panel VISIONCONTROL, in conjunction with the operating software VISIONREPORT, enables you to inspect pipeline systems,
and in parallel to collect inspection data in the form of videos and screenshots. Text and section markers can be overlaid in the running video
image to document and designate damage points. It is possible to save inspection and damage measuring data on the internal CF card. The data
is exchanged via the standardized interfaces USB and Ethernet. The VISIONREPORT operating software has been specially developed for the
VISIONCONTROL control panel and thus offers optimal possibilities for easy inspection.
The system is based on the Linux operating system and thus offers a high degree of security and the best possibilities for further development.
The VISIONCONTROL control panel is the perfect supplement to your ROVION
®
or AGILIOS™ sewer inspection system. Therefore it is
the universal control panel from iPEK for the AGILIOS™ as well as the ROVION
®
system. In case you have any SUPERVISION® crawlers
and cameras connected to your ROVION
®
system, you can control these, too. Furthermore you can use the VISIONCONTROL control panel
in conjunction with the REPORTABLEBOX in the office for editing data after the inspection and with the ROVVER
®
-System for doing the
documentation. The software always adapts itself to the connected devices.
Project types
The VISIONCONTROL control panel offers the best possibilities for data recording and processing, for simple, brief inspections, as well as for
long and detailed inspections. All project settings, as well as video, screenshot, and inspection data are stored within a project data structure. In
order to offer the user the greatest possible flexibility for his inspections, two different project types can be selected. Futhermore you can work
completely without any project using Direct Control. This is especially useful if you prefer to use another inspection software.
Simple project
If you are working within a simple project, you can directly start the inspection without any pre-configuration of the inspection. For a simple project
only videos can be recorded and screenshots can be taken, and freetexts can be overlaid. Events can only be created if a catalog is assigned to
the simple project. These events will not be stored, thus report generation is not possible.
General project
For a general project, in addition to screenshots and video recordings, detailed data displays and logs can be overlayed, as well as saved. The
selection of a catalog is mandatory in this case. It depends on your locale whether there is a catalog available or not
NOTE!
Prior to starting an inspection decide on the project type that you would like to work in. A detailed description of project types is
provided starting on Seite 56.
Functional description
Catalogs
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Catalogs
Catalogs contain standardized texts for describing e.g. pipe damages as well as standardized codes for each observation. VISIONREPORT
includes a multitude of catalogs for various established sewer inspection standards. Several catalogs are provided by CDLab AG, Switzerland. These
catalogs are explicitly marked. Projects created with these catalogs can be imported seamlessly into WinCan V8.
Select catalogs (e.g. MSCC WRC-3 and WRC-4) also support WinCan 3D. When using these catalogs, you can create 3D plans after the import
into WinCan. In case you need damage scoring, you can do this yourself depending on the catalog. The scoring data will be highlighted in color
in a section protocol.
Catalogs in VISIONREPORT
Catalog Locale Defect grades Inclination
Measurement
WINCAN
Export
WINCAN 3D
Support
ATV-M 143 Teil 2 (iPEK) Germany •
DWA-M 149-2 (iPEK) Germany •
Isybau 96 Germany • • •
Isybau 2001 Germany • • •
DWA-M149-2 (CDLab) Germany • • • •
ATV-M 143 Teil 2 (CDLab) Germany • • •
Isybau 2006 Germany • •
Isybau 2006 Austria • •
EN 13508-2 Switzerland (German) • •
DanDas Denmark •
WRC MSCC-3 Great Britain • • •
WRC MSCC-4 Great Britain • • •
NASSCO PACP-4 USA • • •
EN 13508-2 Italy • • •
Sewrat Australia • •
WSA 05-2006 Australia • •
WSA 05-2006 Australia • •
An up-to-date list of the available damage catalogues is available from your iPEK service partner or on the iPEK website.
Functional description
Control panel VISIONCONTROL - Version VC200
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Control panel VISIONCONTROL - Version VC200
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2
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17
4
6
7
11
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16
5
8
9
10
1 800x600 Touchscreen
2 Connection panel for 2 x USB 2.0, Ethernet and S-Video
3 Joystick (right) for crawler control
4 Button group for cruise control mode
5 Button for switching over between Automatic and Manual mode of the cable reel
6 Button group for cable reel speed control
7 Button group for cable reel power control
8 ON/OFF button
9 Button group function buttons, right control panel side
10 Holder for shoulder strap
11 Full stop button
12 Button group for function buttons, left control panel side
13 Button group for elevator control
14 Button group for camera light
15 Button group for camera focus
16 Button group for camera zoom
17 Button for switching over between front and rearview camera
18 Joystick (left) for camera control
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Connector overview:
Express-Card
(not supported)
RJ 45
USB
2
USB Device
(not supported)
S-Video
NOTE!
The joysticks only control camera and crawler if you are in the main inspection view, i.e. the camera picture is visible. In system
dialogs the right joystick has a navigation function while the left joystick will be disabled..
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Control panel VISIONCONTROL - Version VC200
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Overview buttons and main control functions
Function buttons
L1 to L5 and R1 to R5
The function of these buttons
is displayed in the software
itself and depends of the
current active menu.
Joystick
left: camera head
right: crawler
Crawler
Cruise control
Crawler speed for
cruise control mode
Cable reel
Switching between cable reel modes
Cable reel speed
Cable reel power
Camera
Switch between front- and rearview camera(s)
Camera zoom
Camera focus
Light
Brightness of camera light
Elevator
Moving up and down
FULL-STOP
For crawler, elevator, camera head and cable
reel (these devices are stopped. The system
remains fully operational.)
Main switch
On/Off VC200
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Extended functions and further advice
Joystick Click left:
The camera automatically moves into its home position.
Joystick movements are ignored after a joystick click for one second.
Joystick Click right:
The crawler and the cable reel are stopped.
Cruise control will be deactivated if it was active.
Camera focus:
The camera focus is used to focus the camera image. After system startup, camera heads with an automatic focus feature (RCX90) will always
have it enabled by default. By pressing the focus buttons, such a camera will automatically switch into manual focus mode. You can re-enable the
automatic focus in the device control dialog.
Camera zoom:
The camera zoom is used to change the focal length of the camera. Please note that the sensitivity of the camera joystick depends on the zoom
position. When you have zoomed in very closely, camera movements are executed more slowly in order to offer you more precise control over
the camera movement.
Elevator:
If the elevator is retracted on over 50 % of its maximum height, the view in the video image can be impaired by the crawler. The elevator stops at
50% of the maximum height while it is starting up. This position marks the point up to which a coupling swivel out is possible without the crawler
impairing the view. The elevator can be moved to maximum height by pressing the “Lift” button.
FULL-STOP:
All system movements are stopped after pressing this. The system itself remains active. If cruise control is active, it will be disabled when pressing
full stop. In case you are using a remote control, you can unlock control functions on the VISIONCONTROL by pressing this button. As soon
as you press a button on the remote control, all control functions on the VISIONCONTROL will be locked, as it is not possible to use the
VISIONCONTROL and the remote control at the same time.
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Cruise control:
When cruise control is engaged, you can also change the crawler speed by moving the joystick.
Cable reel speed:
The speed of the cable reel can only be changed using these buttons in Manual mode.
Cable reel power:
This setting does not have any function during the winding process in Automatic mode.
Functional description
Function diagram / software diagram
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Function diagram / software diagram
Direct-Control
Device control, set meter counter. Direct control does not offer any data import & export.
System - Start
Inspection
System Settings
Overlay Texts, Service Area,
Touch Calibration
Time & Language, Software Update,
Factory Reset, Help
Simple Project
Video, Screenshots, Events,
Free Text, Set Meter Counter
General Project
Video, Screenshot,
Sections, Events,
Free Text, Set Meter Counter,
Measurement
Data Import & Export
System - Exit
Basic Settings / Locale (only at 1st system start)
VISIONREPORT
Functional description
User interface
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User interface
Start screen
The start screen is displayed at each system start. From here you can go back directly to the last project you worked on. Using Quick Access,
you can create a simple project without catalog. You can also access the project overview from here for managing your projects. If you do not
wish to use the project functionality of VISIONREPORT, the Direct Control mode is at your disposal. Moreover, you can access system settings
and change them.
Name: Test
Customer: iPEK International GmbH
Created: 2011-02-24
Continue Project Quick Access Projects Overview
SettingsDirect Control Switch off
Last Project
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Inspection interface
40h 10min 13:50 Uhr0,00m / 743,33m
6
2
1
4
3
5
40h 10min 13:50 Uhr
1 Video image
2 Status bar with monitoring displays
3 Status bar with function displays
4 Touch screen buttons (referenced with R1 – R5 buttons on the VISIONCONTROL control panel)
5 Touch screen function menu buttons
6 Touch screen buttons (referenced with L1 – L5 buttons on the VISIONCONTROL control panel)
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Inspection interface – Full-Screen Mode
Press the R5 button or the associated touch screen button to change the screen to full-screen view. The touch screen buttons R1 – R5 remain
displayed as do the touch screen function menu buttons in the touch screen area. All buttons L1 – L5 retain their function according to the
assignments to the touch screen buttons on the left that are now hidden. The touch screen button R5 is labelled Toggle Screen and has a toggle
function that allows you to switch the views back and forth.
40h 10min 13:50 Uhr0,00m / 743,33m
Full-Screen Mode
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Main Inspection View
NOTE!
Toggling displays has no influence on the video recording.
Functional description
General screen dialogs
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General screen dialogs
System Settings
You can configure the VISIONREPORT software in the System Settings dialog. This is where you make all the settings for display of text
overlays, system time, or network settings.
File dialog
In the File dialog you make all the file selections. This is required when you want to import, export, as well as save and load files. Use the Update
view button to update the view of the data structure, e.g. when you want to connect a new storage medium. The file view follows a tree structure;
the content of a folder is always displayed to the right in a new window tree.
Functional description
General screen dialogs
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View Screenshots / View Videos
Screenshot Selection
Video Selection
In the Screenshot Selection and Video Selection system dialogs all recorded screenshot data and video data is listed. Here you can call, view,
manage, or delete the data you desire. Please note that screenshots and videos are always assigned to projects and only the data of the currently
selected project is displayed.
NOTE!
If you have selected a section only the screenshots or the videos of the current section will be displayed.
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General screen dialogs
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Screen keyboard
All text entries on the VISIONCONTROL control panel must be entered via the integrated screen keyboard. Whenever a text input is required
in an input field the screen keyboard opens automatically when activating the field. The screen keyboard offers input assistance which saves
previously entered texts for repeated input. List entries can be removed individually and collectively to maintain an overview, after a longer
inspection period.
11
9
10
2
1
4
3
5
6
8
7
1 Input assistance:
2 Remove current entry from the list
3 Remove all entries from the list
4 QWERTY keyboard
5 Delete Button
6 OK button to confirm the selection
7 Add special character (the keyboard changes to a special input mode)
8 Arrow keys for navigating
9 Go to the final position of the text entry
10 Close dialog window without change / close the procedure
11 Go to the start position of the text entry
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Number pad
Every numeric input on the VISIONCONTROL control panel must be entered via the integrated screen keypad. Whenever a numeric input is
required in an input field the screen keypad opens automatically when activating the field.
2
1
4 3
1 Input assistance:
2 Number pad
3 OK button to confirm the selection
4 Close dialog window without change / close the procedure
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General operating instructions
Extended scrolling
In addition to the scroll bars of list views you also have the option to scroll directly by using the list itself. When you move your finger over the
touch screen, the contents of a list view will move synchronously. Doing a quick move over the touch screen with your finger will trigger kinetic
scrolling which will cause the contents to move faster and gradually come to a standstill.
Functional description
Status displays
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Status displays
Remote control is active !
Press FULL-STOP
to return to pendant mode.
40h 10min 13:50 Uhr0,00m / 743,33m
!
Fig. Status displays
Battery 100 % charged
Battery 66 % charged
Battery 33 % charged
Battery < 33 % charged
(imminent automatic shutdown)
Locator on
Locator off
Pressure normal
Pressure low (blinking display)
Pressure high (permanent)
Inclination measurement forward
Inclination measurement backward
Video recording running
Camera position indicator
remaining video
recording time
current time
Cable reel automatic mode
Cable reel manual mode
Clutch engaged
Clutch disengaged
Front camera on
Rear camera on
Cruise control
!
Crawler roll alert left
!
Crawler roll alert right
Crawler in level position
meter counter /
overall meter counter /
AutoStop
active remote
control
Functional description
Status displays
34
Notes for the Status displays
Camera Position Indicator:
The Camera Position Indicator visualizes the current pan and tilt position of the camera head, whereas the inner circle of the graphic indicates a
tilt position of 90 degrees, the outer circle a tilt position of 180 degrees. The red gradient horizon shows the current pan position of the camera.
According to the pan movement, it moves in a circular path around the center of the graphic. Finally, the green dot combines both the pan and tilt
position and shows the current position of the camera head.
Meter Counter:
The meter counter für the current section is displayed on the left, the overall meter counter on the right. The overall meter counter shows you the
current position - across several sections. This is especially helpful when you have created several satellite sections. This way it is easier for you to
determine the distance between you and the crawler.
AutoStop:
An additional meter counter is displayed if the AutoStop is active. The Offset value for the AutoStop is in brackets after the other meter counter
values.
Crawler Roll Alert:
A warning is displayed when the crawler is about to tilt over sidewards. With the help of this warning you can easily recognize in which direction
you have to steer the crawler in order to get it into an uncritical i.e. upright position again. When such a position is reached, the warning will
disappear by itself.
Functional description
Address data management
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Address data management
On your VISIONCONTROL control panel you can manage address data for customers, contractors, and operators and select the responsible
contacts in the respective project data. You create, manage, and delete address datasets in the project data overview.
• Use the Select button to edit the respective address dataset or to create a new dataset.
• Use the Export Datasets to backup datasets to an external data carrier.
• Use the button Import Datasets to import data from an external data carrier.
• Use the button New Dataset to create a new address dataset.
• Use the button Delete Dataset to delete a selected address dataset.
• Confirm your entries with OK.
NOTE!
You can manage address datasets with your VISIONCONTROL control panel. Read the data privacy instructions in this regard
on Seite 15.
NOTE!
You can also change the address data of a project after creating a project.
Functional description
Error messages of the system
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Error messages of the system
Communication error (error code 0x00000016)
This error occurs when there is a communication problem between the control panel and the rest of the system. In that case, the system will stop
automatically for safety reasons. After acknowledging the error message you can continue with your work. Please inform your service partner
about the occurrence of this error.
Isolation error (error code 0x00000017)
An isolation error occurs when there is a hardware problem with the crawler’s isolation. As a consequence the case of the crawler will be current-carrying. Therefore it is no longer safe to operate the system. Do not touch the case of the crawler until you have switched it off. Please contact your
service partner afterwards about how to proceed.
Cable reel inclination error (error code 0x00000018)
This error happens due to a safety measure of the cable reel when winding up the cable and when the cable reel is in a too much tilted position.
In this case, the system will be stopped completely, and the cable reel’s torque will be disabled. After acknowledging the error message the cable
reel is operational again. If the cable reel is still in a too much tilted position at the time of the acknowledgement of the error message, this safety
measure will remain disabled until the cable reel will return to an uncritical position.
System configuration error (error code 0x00000019)
This error occurs when a device has been connected to the system which is either too old to work with VISIONCONTROL or it is generally not
supported by the software. Older SUPERVISION
®
devices require a hardware or software update to work together with VISIONCONTROL
i.e. ROVION
®
. Among the devices that are not supported are e.g. SUPERVISION® devices because VISIONCONTROL has not been
designed to be EX-compatible. In such a case, all system controls will be disabled for security reasons, joysticks etc. will not work. In case you
have any questions about that, please contact your service partner.
User interface
Switching the control panel on or off
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User interface
Switching the control panel on or off
Light
Focus
Switching the control panel on
• Press the ON/OFF button briefliy to switch on the control panel.
First system start
When the system is started for the first time, or if the control panel has been reset to factory settings, you will be asked in a selection dialog for the
locale to be set. Selection of the locale sets the presets for the system language, the measurement system, the keyboard layout, and the catalogs
that belong to the respective country. The standard profile in case your country is not listed is “International (English)”.
• Select your locale and press the OK button to confirm.
NOTE!
Selection of the locale sets the presets for the system language, the keyboard layout, and the catalogs that belong to the respective
country. The standard profile for international activities is the “International” locale.
NOTE!
An up-to-date list of the available damage catalogues is available from your iPEK service partner or on the iPEK website.
User interface
Switching the control panel on or off
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Switching the control panel off
It can take up to 20 seconds to switch the control panel off. At the end of the process the connected inspection system will switch off by itself.
The camera i.e. the crawler are already switched off upon initiating shutdown.
• Briefly press the ON/OFF button.
Directly after pressing the ON/OFF button a selection dialog will be shown on the display.
Confirm this dialog with Yes, if you want to switch off the control panel. If you do not want to switch off the control panel press NO.
ATTENTION!
When using the VISIONCONTROL with the ROVION
®
, it is highly recommended that you first let the VISIONCONTROL
shut down properly before pushing the On/Off switch of the cable reel, otherwise loss of data can occur.
Forced switch off
If the control panel should no longer react to inputs, you can force the switch off.
• Press the ON/OFF button for at least 3 seconds.
• Wait for approximately 10 seconds and switch the control panel on again.
ATTENTION!
Only switch the control panel off in this manner in an emergency. Otherwise you can count on data loss and damaged video files.
After restart wait until the control panel is completely started.
User interface
Start screen
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Start screen
Name: Test
Customer: iPEK International GmbH
Created: 2011-02-24
Continue Project Quick Access Projects Overview
SettingsDirect Control Switch off
Last Project
Last Project
This is where information on your last processed project is displayed.
Continue Project (continue to work directly on the last project)
This is where you can directly continue the last project.
Quick Access (create a simple project)
This is where you can create a simple project and directly generate inspection data.
You cannot select a catalog here.
Projects Overview (Managing Projects)
This takes you to the project overview where you can manage existing projects and create new projects.
DIRECT CONTROL
This enables you to gain access to your system without the need for creating a project. However, you cannot record videos, take photos or create
inspection protocols when working in this mode.
Settings (System Settings)
This takes you to the System Settings, where you can set all the important presets for your inspection.
Switching off
The system is switched off here.
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System Settings
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System Settings
Help
Select help for information on the function of your VISIONCONTROL control panel, and the function and setting possibilities of the
VISIONREPORT software.
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System Settings
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Overlay Texts
In the Overlay Texts area you can format and preset possible text overlays. The following text headers are available for selection:
- System Texts
- Inspection Texts
- Section Start Texts
- Miscellaneous
- Headlines
iPEK International GmbH
See, Gewerbepark 22, D-87477 Sulzberg
Tel. +498376921800, FAX: +4983769218021
Freetext
e-mail:ISG_info@idexcorp.com Internet:www.ipek.at
1970-01-01 00:00:01
1000 mbar 0.00 m 0 g 0 g 0 gC
Header 1
Header 2
Header 3
Freetexts
Data displays
Data displays
Footer
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System Settings
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Overlay Texts – System Texts
The following values can be set in the System Text area:
- System time and date
- Pan, tilt, pressure and temperature of the camera
- Pressure, temperature, roll and pitch of the crawler
- Meter counter and speed
- Use the buttons on the left side to switch the display of the respective value on or off.
- In the “Line” selection field set the vertical position at which the text is displayed.
- The “Column” selection field defines the horizontal position at which the text is displayed.
- “Foreground” defines the font color.
- “Background” defines the color that surrounds the text.
NOTE!
The number of columns of the touchscreen corresponds to the number of characters that can be displayed horizontally. The “Line”
selection field defines the line from the upper border in which the text overlay appears.
iPEK International GmbH
See, Gewerbepark 22, D-87477 Sulzberg
Tel. +498376921800, FAX: +4983769218021
Freetext
e-mail:ISG_info@idexcorp.com Internet:www.ipek.at
1970-01-01 00:00:01
1000 mbar 0.00 m 0 g 0 g 0 gC
Header 1
Header 2
Header 3
Freetexts
Data displays
Data displays
Footer
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System Settings
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Section Start Texts
These texts are only available for standard projects. With these texts, you can specify for
each catalog separately which section properties will be displayed when you start video
recording. By default, only the most commonly used properties are displayed.
- Under “Catalog” you can select the catalog for which you want to change the displayed properties.
Only the catalogs associated with your currently selected locale are shown.
- Under “Property” you can see the differenty properties of a section.
You can switch a property item on or off by pushing the button “On” or “Off” next to each property.
- Under “Line” you can specify the line for a property item to appear.
NOTE!
The number of columns of the touchscreen corresponds to the number of characters that can be displayed horizontally. The “Line”
selection field defines the line from the upper border in which the text overlay appears.
iPEK Spezial TV GmbH
Duerenbodenstr. 7, D-87568 Hirschegg
Tel. +4355173125, FAX: +4355173126
Frei positionierbare Texte
e-mail:spezial-TV@ipek.at Internet:www.ipek.at
1970-01-01 00:00:01
1000 mbar 0.00 m 0 g 0 g 0 gC
Kopfzeile 1
Kopfzeile 2
Kopfzeile 3
Inspektionstexte
Dateneinblendungen
Dateneinblendungen
Fußzeile
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System Settings
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Overlay Texts – Event Text
The position and the presentation of the damage texts can be set for the overlay of
inspection texts. You can also determine where and how long a new section will be
overlaid in the video image.
Event Text:
- In the “Line” selection field set the vertical position at which the text is displayed.
- The “Duration” selection box defines how long the inspection text will be displayed in the video image before it is automatically cleared.
- “Foreground” defines the font color.
- “Background” defines the color that surrounds the text.
Section Name:
- Use the button next to the item, “Display”, to switch the display of the name of the current section on or off.
- In the “Line” selection field set the vertical position at which the text is displayed.
- “Foreground” defines the font color.
- “Background” defines the color that surrounds the text.
NOTE!
The inspection text cannot be positioned in horizontal alignment. It is always overlaid at the beginning of the line. The “Line”
selection field defines the line from the upper border in which the text overlay appears.
iPEK International GmbH
See, Gewerbepark 22, D-87477 Sulzberg
Tel. +498376921800, FAX: +4983769218021
Freetext
e-mail:ISG_info@idexcorp.com Internet:www.ipek.at
1970-01-01 00:00:01
1000 mbar 0.00 m 0 g 0 g 0 gC
Header 1
Header 2
Header 3
Freetexts
Data displays
Data displays
Footer
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System Settings
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Miscellaneous
Overlay of freetexts is only available if you are working with a simple project or Direct
Control. Use the selection boxes to specify the position on the monitor at which the
freetext will be displayed, and how long it will be displayed. In the Units section you can
change the roll and pitch displays.
Freetext:
- In the “Line” selection field set the vertical position at which the text is displayed.
- The selection box, “Duration”, defines how long the inspection text will be displayed in the video image before it is automatically
cleared.
- “Foreground” defines the font color.
- “Background” defines the color that surrounds the text.
Units:
- You can choose how roll and pitch of the crawler are displayed.
iPEK International GmbH
See, Gewerbepark 22, D-87477 Sulzberg
Tel. +498376921800, FAX: +4983769218021
Freetext
e-mail:ISG_info@idexcorp.com Internet:www.ipek.at
1970-01-01 00:00:01
1000 mbar 0.00 m 0 g 0 g 0 gC
Header 1
Header 2
Header 3
Freetexts
Data displays
Data displays
Footer
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System Settings
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Overlay Texts – Headlines
The standard situation is to enter the company data of the inspecting company in the
bottom line and top line. The headline texts enable you to overlay three top lines and
one bottom line.
Headlines:
- The button preceding the text box is used to show or hide the respective line.
- In the text box you can enter your individual text.
- Use the button “Adjust Text Format” to define the font color and the background color.
• Click the text box of the respective line. The screen keyboard will open.
• Enter your individual text and confirm the input with OK.
• Adjust the font color and the text background via the Adjust color button.
NOTE!
Read the instructions for using the screen keyboard on Seite 30.
Software Info & Update
In the area Software Info & Update you will find all the information about currently installed updates on your control panel. The installed file name
(package name) as well as the installed version will be displayed. This information is primarily required for service cases, so that iPEK technicians
can quickly perform an error analysis. Furthermore you can perform an update of the software of your control panel here.
iPEK International GmbH
See, Gewerbepark 22, D-87477 Sulzberg
Tel. +498376921800, FAX: +4983769218021
Freetext
e-mail:ISG_info@idexcorp.com Internet:www.ipek.at
1970-01-01 00:00:01
1000 mbar 0.00 m 0 g 0 g 0 gC
Header 1
Header 2
Header 3
Freetexts
Data displays
Data displays
Footer
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System Settings
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Start software update:
• Press the button SOFTWARE UPDATE in order to start the update process.
NOTE!
Please have the data of this overview on hand if there is a service case for your control panel. This will help the iPEK service
technicians to more quickly create a detailed fault analysis.
NOTE!
Please note that, for safety reasons, it is not possible to perform a software update when your system is running on battery.
ATTENTION!
It is not possible to later reset the software to a previous version after performing an update. Ask your service partner for support
during the update.
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System Settings
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Update process
Connect VISIONCONTROL via network switch with the Internet
Restart the control panel.
Start in menu Settings -> Software-Info & Updates -> Software Update
With an existing internet connection the update will run automatically
Start update of VISIONCONTROL
Network
switch
Connectors at the top
connect with
network cable
connect with
network cable
Network
with
internet access
During the update process its current state is displayed. It may
occur that a large update takes 5 to 10 minutes to complete.
Please do not turn off your device during this time. Otherwise it
is likely that the software will not be installed completely which
will render you system unusable.
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System Settings
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Time & Language
Set the locale, the system time, and the system date in the “Time & Language” settings menu. The locale is already preselected when the control
panel is switched on for the first time. By selecting the locale the presets for the system language, the keyboard layout, and the catalog are
determined. If you must make changes to the locale, you can do this with the following steps.
- Under “Locale” select the country setting.
- The currently active system time is output In the field “Current Time”.
- In the field “New Time” you can select a separate system time with the arrow keys.
- In the “New Date” field you can select a separate system date.
• Click on SET TIME to save the newly entered system time.
NOTE!
Selection of the locale sets the presets for the system language, the measurement system, the keyboard layout and the catalog.
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System Settings
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Network
In order to access your device via network, it has to register itself with the network first. It does this by obtaining an IP address from the network.
To do this push the button GET IP ADDRESS. If an IP address has been obtained it will be displayed in the appropriate line. The MAC address
is always shown above the IP address.
• Select Get IP-Address.
Your device should now display a valid IP-address.
NOTE!
If you do not have a valid IP-address, or if an IP-address is not displayed, then check the network connection of your
VISIONCONTROL control panel, or ask your network administrator.
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System Settings
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System Info & Maintenance
The System Info & Maintenance page provides you with important information about your system.
Overall uptime:
Indicates the sum of inspection time, beginning from the delivery of the system.
Overall meter counter:
Indicates the sum of inspection length.
Overall meter counter since last maintenance:
Indicates the sum of inspection length since the last maintenance.
Inspected meters under hight pressure:
Indicates the sum of inspection length with to much pressure in the camera head.
Inspected meters under low pressure:
Indicates the sum of inspection length with to low pressure in the camera head.
Last maintenance facility:
Indicates the name of the last maintenance at a official service partner.
Date of last maintenance:
Indicates the date of the last maintenance.
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System Settings
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Factory settings
Use the Factory Reset button to reset the control panel to delivery status.
• Select Factory Reset.
• In the dialog window confirm this selection with OK.
ATTENTION!
If you reset the VISIONCONTROL control panel to the factory settings, all system settings that you have entered will be lost. This
also includes your customer database. The projects saved on your device however will not be affected. Ensure that you have noted
your own settings in order to restore them later.
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System Settings
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Calibrating the touch screen
NOTE!
Activate the cross-hairs only after you have completely executed the necessary calibration movements. Otherwise it may be the case
that your touchscreen cannot be correctly calibrated.
• Select the function Touch Calibration.
• On the screen, execute the marked calibration movement in the lower left corner.
Calibrating movement
• On the screen, execute the marked calibration movement in the upper right corner.
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System Settings
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Calibrating movement
• Confirm your input with the OK button.
FACILITATED WORKSTEP!!
If the settings of the touchscreen are so imprecise that you can no longer activate entries via the touchscreen then it is possible to
trigger the calibration by simultaneously pressing the VISIONCONTROL buttons L5 and R5 (for approximately 5 sec.).
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System Settings
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Exit the system settings
Once you have configured your system, exit the system settings to resume your project.
• After configuring the system settings, confirm by activating the exit button.
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Quick Access / Create a simple project
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Quick Access / Create a simple project
If you are working within a simple project, you can directly start the inspection without any pre-configuration of the inspection. For a simple project
only videos can be recorded, screenshots can be taken and freetexts can be overlaid. Events can only be created if a catalog is assigned to the
simple project. Overlays of sections or logs are not possible.
Name: Test
Customer: iPEK International GmbH
Created: 2011-02-24
Continue Project Quick Access Projects Overview
SettingsDirect Control Switch off
Last Project
• Create a simple project by clicking the Quick Access button.
• In the screen dialog enter a name for your project.
• Confirm your input with OK.
After you have created a simple project the view changes directly to the inspection view. You can start your inspection immediately. For information
on recording inspection data such as video data, screenshot data, or event data, read the chapter, “Execution of the inspection”, starting on Seite
75.
NOTE!
If you want to enter events in a simple project then you must add a catalog to the project. To do this go to the project settings and
configure your project.
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Managing Projects
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Managing Projects
Projects Overview
In the Projects Overview area a list of the projects on your VISIONCONTROL is displayed. Simple as well as general projects are listed here.
You obtain information on the project name, total size of the project data, the last modification, and the creation of the project. In addition, you
also see which customer and contractor are assigned to the project, and whether the project has an assigned catalog.
close
This exits the project overview and returns to the start dialog.
last project
This loads the last project you have worked on.
EXTENDED COMMANDS
You can open a sub-menu here which contains the additional commands RENAME PROJECT, IMPORT PROJECT and UPDATE PROJECT LIST.
Delete Project
This is where you can delete a project and the inspection data
associated with the project.
Export Project
This is where you can export a project to a local computer or to a USB storage medium.
Load Project
This is where you load an existing project.
New Project
This is where you create a new project.
NOTE!
In order to find out whether the project is a simple project or general project, call the project data overview by double-clicking the
respective project. In the upper left area the check box provides information on the project type.
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Managing Projects
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Creating a new project
In this dialog you create a project and enter a name, as well as the project configuration for the project. In addition you can also create, manage,
and delete address data for customers, contractors, and operators.
- Mark the check box to select whether you want to create a simple project.
- In the “Project Name” field you can specify the project name.
- In the “Catalog” field you can select your catalog.
- In the “Client” field you can select a customer or enter a new customer.
- In the “Contractor” field you can select a contractor or enter a new contractor.
- In the “Operator” field you can select an operator or enter a new operator.
- The check box “Exportable to WinCan” marks if the project can be exported to WinCan.
• Select Simple Project or leave the check box empty.
• Select your catalog or leave the field empty.
• Select customer data, contractor data, and operator data.
NOTE!
A detailed description of the address management is provided in the chapter “Project description” starting on Seite 35.
NOTE!
The catalogs you can choose from depend on the selected locale. For example, when you have selected an English locale
no German catalogs will be shown here.
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Managing Projects
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• Confirm your selection with continue.
• Select or create a section for your inspection project.
NOTE!
A detailed description of section settings is provided starting on Seite 63.
• Confirm your selection with OK.
NOTE!
General projects created with a catalog by CDLab can be imported into WinCan V8. When you select one of these catalogs,
a WinCan logo will appear in the lower half of the screen.
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Managing Projects
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Rename Project (Menu Extended Commands)
Use this function to rename the currently selected project.
• Select Rename Project.
• Enter a new name and confirm the entry with OK.
Import Project (Menu Extended Commands)
You can copy a project from a USB drive onto your device again by using this command.
• Select IMPORT PROJECT.
• Select the project to be imported in the folder selection dialog.
Update Project List (Menu Extended Commands)
Update the list of available projects on your device when you have copied or deleted a project via FTP.
Delete Project
Use this function to delete the currently selected project.
• Select Delete Project.
• Confirm the system dialog with YES.
ATTENTION!
If you delete a project all associated inspection data and recordings will be irrevocably lost.
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Managing Projects
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Export Project
The data that is saved in a project includes all configuration data, as well as recorded inspection texts, screenshots, and video recordings. You can
export a complete project folder structure to the storage medium of your choice and thus ensure that inspection data does not get lost.
• Select Export Project.
• Select the directory into which you want to export the project data.
• Confirm the input with OK.
NOTE!
A detailed description of data transfer and the selection of storage media is provided starting on Seite 71.
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Managing Projects
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Load Project
The data that is saved in a project includes all configuration data, as well as recorded inspection texts, screenshots, and video recordings. You can
continue an existing project and enter additional data.
• Highlight a project in the projects overview.
• Select Load Project.
The project data overview will be displayed. Check whether all settings have been selected correctly, on re-select customer data, contractor data,
or operator data.
• Confirm the input with OK.
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Sections
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Sections
The term section refers to the part of a sewer inspection between two manholes. During a project you can collect data for multiple sections that
you can analyze individually later. In the Section Overview the existing sections of a project are listed; new sections can be added and existing
sections can be deleted. Directly after creating a new general project you are always prompted to create a new section. If this is not done, you
can create a new section, or select an existing section at any time during the inspection. The video recording will pause during this time. In simple
projects you cannot create any sections.
Creating a new section
• Select New section.
FACILITATED WORKSTEP!
If you have selected a section, then at this point the system will ask whether you want to use the values of the current section as a
template for the new section. This saves you time when making the entry.
• Confirm the system dialog with YES or NO.
• Enter the values for the new section in the section fields.
NOTE!
Input fields which are displayed in bold font in the section overview are mandatory. Without any input in these fields, the section is
not valid and you cannot continue.
• Confirm the entry by clicking on the continue button.
After you have confirmed the dialog with Continue, the view changes directly to the inspection view. You can start or continue your inspection.
For information on recording inspection data, such as video data, screenshot data, or event data, read the chapter “Execution of the inspection”
starting on Seite 75.
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Sections
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Editing section properties
If you have opened a project in the lower function button bar, select the section button. All sections belonging to this project are listed in the
Segment Overview dialog. Select the section that you would like to edit and change the values.
• Select section.
• Select the section that must be edited in the Section Overview.
• Confirm the procedure by clicking the Continue button.
After you have confirmed the dialog with Continue, the view changes directly to the inspection view. You can start or continue your inspection.
For information on recording inspection data, such as video data, screenshot data, or event data, read the chapter “Execution of the inspection”
starting on Seite 75.
Rename Section
The software determines the name of a section automatically by default. You also have the option to set the section name yourself.
• Select RENAME SECTION.
• Enter the new section name and select OK.
NOTE!
A section name within a project always has to unique, a project cannot contain two sections with the same name.
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Sections
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Deleting a section
In order to delete a section you first have to go to the Section overview dialog. Go to this dialog by selecting the section button in the lower
function button bar. This button is only displayed if you have not selected a section. If you create a general project, the Section overview dialog
will be displayed directly after confirming the project settings.
• Select the section that you want to delete.
• Select the Delete section button.
• Confirm with the Yes button.
ATTENTION!
If you delete a section, then all the inspection data assigned to this section, as well as video recordings and image data, will be
irrevocably lost.
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Events
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Events
Use events to add detailed damage overlays in the video image during a sewer inspection. While executing an inspection you can add new events,
edit events, or delete events. When analyzing your inspection data you can precisely identify the point at which later maintenance work must
be undertaken based on the events. Moreover you can clearly localize these points. Events rely on standard inspection data that is loaded from
the catalog selected in the VISIONCONTROL control panel. Events can be created during an inspection directly in the main inspection view or
afterwards, e.g. in the office, in the Event Overview by pressing ADD EVENT. Please note that the events you create using the latter method
will not appear on video. You can associate up to two screenshots with one event.
NOTE!
Events can only be created if you have assigned a catalog to the current project.
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Events
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Creating a new event
You can create a new event from the main inspection view once you have started the video recording.
• Select New Event.
You are now in the system dialog in which you can create a new event.
NOTE!
The possible values of the following selection menu rely on the preset catalog. Instructions on setting the catalog are provided
starting on Seite 18.
Text Preview:
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Letztes Projekt
Selection Field
Selection Field
Selection Field
Selection Field
Selection Field
Selection Field
Selection Field
Option
Option
Option
Option
Option
Option
Option
Description
• Select the details of your inspection event in the specified drop-down menu.
The number of possible selection fields in the drop-down menus as well as the number of drop-down menus to be filled out, varies depending on
which type of inspection event you note. In the “Code” display field the system will display the current inspection code for the selected event after
each selection. In the “Text Preview” field the system displays the text that will be displayed in the video image after completion of the event.
You can also edit this text manually after completing the selection.
NOTE!
To save time, you can enter an inspection code directly by pressing QUICK INPUT. The on-screen keyboard will also complete
the code automatically.
• Select QUICK INPUT to enter an inspection abbreviation.
• Select Tools to access extended functions and settings.
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Events
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All functions of the Tools menu are shown below.
• Select Photo + OK, to complete the event and simultaneously take an inspection photo at this point.
NOTE!
If you select the option Photo + OK in the image view a new photo of the current section will be created and saved. The screenshot does not include the current text of the event.
NOTE!
If you select the option Photo + OK and if you have done a crack measurement using the laser just before, you can select if this
measurement should be included into the photo.
NOTE!
Mandatory input fields are shown in bold. You have to enter data in all of them, otherwise you cannot create a new event.
• Confirm your input with OK, to directly complete the event.
Quick Input
Inspection abbreviations can be entered directly to save time. Selecting the QUICK INPUT option takes you to the screen keyboard. You can
enter the known abbreviation directly here. The software automatically completes known inspection abbreviations.
• Select QUICK INPUT to enter an inspection abbreviation.
Inspection abbreviations can be obtained in an updated list from your service partner. Inspection abbreviations depend on the set locale. Make
sure that the locale you require and the required catalogue are always preset.
• Check the automatically compiled inspection text in the Text preview and edit it if required.
User interface
Events
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Tools
The Tools menu allows you to select various helpful additional functions of the VISIONREPORT operating software while you are compiling an
inspection event. You have the option of editing the meter counter, performing various measurements or adapting the text visualization. You can
therefore record helpful additional information for later analyses regarding every event. A detailed description of the measuring functions can be
found from Seite 115 onwards.
Set meter counter
You can assign a new value to the meter counter at this position.
Measure cracks
You can measure cracks here using the camera’s integral laser (if available).
Measure water level
You can measure the level of the water in the pipe here.
Measure bend
You can measure the radius and offset value of a bend here.
Measure branch
You can measure the diameter and angle of a branch here.
Measure PIPE WALL OBJECT
You can measure an object that is located on the curved pipe wall here.
Measure cross-section object
You can measure an object that is located on the cross section level / cylinder level of the pipe here.
Adapt text
You can adapt the layout and appearance of the inspection text here.
NOTE!
The measuring functions are only available if a catalogue is selected in the current project and all required data has already been
entered in the event.
NOTE!
The crack width measurement is only possible if a camera with integral laser system is connected to the system.
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Events
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Event Overview
In the Event Overview all events belonging to the current section are listed in the sequence in which they were created. Thus you can quickly get
an overview of previously recorded events. In addition you can delete events, correct errors and add events after the inspection.
• Select Delete Selected Event, to delete the selected event.
• Select Edit Event, to edit the event currently selected in the list, and confirm the modifications in the event dialog with OK.
• Select ADD EVENT to add a new event to the current section. This feature is used for post-processing after the inspection, the text
of the event will not appear on video.
• Confirm this entry with OK, to exit the event overview.
User interface
Data transfer to storage medium
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Data transfer to storage medium
On your VISIONCONTROL control panel you can export your inspection data, load updates from remote directories, or save video and image
data on different drives. All of these processes are executed in the data transfer dialog window. The file can be selected in the upper area of the
dialog selection. The data is structured in a tree menu that opens subdirectories to the right in new subdirectory when file folders are selected.
- In the “Directory“ field you can change your filename.
- Use the Update view button to update the file view, if for example you have added a storage medium.
ATTENTION!
When importing, saving, or loading files please wait until the procedure is completely concluded. Premature cancellation of the
procedure can result in loss of data.
NOTE!
FAT32 and NTFS formatted USB sticks are supported.
User interface
File transfer via FTP
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File transfer via FTP
NOTE!
In order to load data onto the control panel via the ftp protocol, an IP address must be assigned to the control panel in the system
settings under network.
• Connect the control panel to the local area network with a network cable.
• Use an FTP client and the IP address of the control panel to access the internal FTP server of the control panel.
• Log onto the FTP server as anonymous user.
• Download your data from the control panel to your work computer or vice versa.
NOTE!
For transfering data from your control panel onto your PC, we recommend the freeware ftp client Filezilla. We strongly advise not
to use Windows Explorer for this task.
Viewing films and images on the workstation
NOTE!
All film data is recorded in .mp4 format. Screenshots are stored as .bmp data.
Use display software that is suitable for your workstation to view the recorded data. For example the QuickTime® Player or the VLC media player®
are suitable for playing the video data.
User interface
Button combinations
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Button combinations
Touch screen calibration
Simultaneously press the L5 + R5 buttons for approximately 5 seconds.
User interface
File transfer via FTP
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Main inspection view
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Main inspection view
After you have configured the settings on your VISIONCONTROL control panel you can start with the inspection. You see the main inspection
view, in which the touch screen buttons (L1 – L5 & R1 – R5) are located on the left side and on the right side of the touch screen. The functions
are always referenced with the buttons L1 – L5 and R1 – R5, and thus can be triggered via the touch screen as well as via the hardware buttons
on the VISIONCONTROL control panel. In the lower area there are additional touch screen function buttons that change depending on the
selected task menu. Status messages are displayed in the upper and upper right area of the touch screen. The current video image of the inspection
camera with the overlaid inspection texts is displayed in the middle of the touch screen.
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NOTE!
The main inspection view can be changed over to full-screen mode at any time by activating the R5 button. See Seite 27 for
more information in this regard.
NOTE!
The joystick on the VISIONCONTROL control panel is only assigned to camera control if you are in the main inspection view. In
system dialogs the joystick has a navigation function.
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Functions of the touch screen buttons
The functions of the touch screen buttons can vary based on project type. The appearance of active and inactive status, as well as the system
dialogs that are displayed, vary and are described below.
Buttons of the operating menu
For the buttons that call setting menus, submenu items for the respective main menu are displayed in the function button bar that is located in the
middle of the touch screen. The menu buttons are grayed-out in the view depending on the selection. This indicates the current inspection menu.
The operating menu buttons include:
- Text Menu
- Extras
- Inspection Menu
Action buttons
Action buttons trigger a direct function. Thus you can start, pause, stop recordings, take screenshots, or enter events.
The action buttons include:
- Start, pause, stop recording
- Close Segment
- Take Screenshot
- New Event
- Toggle Screen
NOTE!
The assignments of the touchscreen button vary depending on whether a simple project or a general project is processed. Many
functions are only available in the general project.
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Dialog buttons
Dialog buttons open a system dialog in which you can make settings or manage files such as video and image data. All functions in the submenus
of the operating menus are dialog buttons.
The dialog buttons include:
- View Images
- View Videos
- Device Control
- Text Menu
- Notes
- Protocol Preview
NOTE!
The assignments of the touchscreen button vary depending on whether a simple project or a general project is processed. Many
functions are only available in the general project.
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View Images
The Image View system dialog provides an overview of all recorded inspection screenshots of the currently selected section. If a section is not
selected, then all screenshots of the current project will be displayed. The screenshots can be selected, viewed, and copied directly. In this dialog
it is only possible to delete individual screenshots for a simple project. If you select a screenshot and confirm the selection then the screenshot
opens in slideshow mode. Now you can navigate through the existing screenshots.
• Select a screenshot by activating it on the touch screen.
• Use the Delete button to directly delete the selected screenshot (only in a simple project).
• Use the Copy button to copy the selected screenshot to a storage medium.
• Select view, to open the selected screenshot in slideshow mode.
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View Videos
The Video View system dialog provides an overview of all recorded inspection videos of the currently selected section. If a section is not selected
then all videos of the current project will be displayed. The videos are presented in a list with their file names and can be directly selected, viewed,
and copied. In this dialog it is only possible to delete individual videos for a simple project. If you select a video and confirm the selection then the
screenshot opens directly in the main inspection view. Here you can control the video with the aid of the Control button.
• Select a video file by activating it on the touch screen.
• Use the Delete button to directly delete the selected video (only in a simple project).
• Use the Copy button to copy the selected video to a storage medium.
• Select view, to play the selected video.
NOTE!
The View Videos system dialog can only be selected if a video recording is not currently running.
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Device Control
In the device control you can change the hardware settings or the connected devices directly. The available settings depend on the devices that
are connected to your system. If your system does not feature a locator that can be switched on or off, the associated option in the dialog will
be disabled. In the device control dialog joystick control over camera and crawler is available. Please note that the video recording is pausing
while the device control dialog is open. By selecting SYSTEM STATUS you can access a dialog which shows you the connected devices and
related information. This information is primarily needed for service purposes. You can select various categories in the left of the view window. The
individual associated functions open out when you activate the main point.
NOTE!
For the functions in this dialog, there is also an integrated help available which will appear by pressing the HELP button.
Camera macro functions
A camera macro is immediately carried out when you press one of the camera’s macro buttons. The device control dialog will be turned off.
In case video recording is set to “pause” it will automatically be restarted.
Device Control
Help ExitSystem-Status
Camera Movement & Locator
Miscellaneous
Camera & Laser
Camera Makros
1 2 3 4
5
Camera Operationmode
Standard Horizontal Position Cleaning
Locator
Off Ein
By pressing the buttons camera macros 1 - 5 you can select one of the following five preset standard panning operations for the camera head.
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Camera macro 1
Panning of pipe connections:
1. Panning to +90°
2. 360° rotation in negative direction
3. Panning to 0°
Camera macro 2
Panning to +90° and rotation by -90°
Camera macro 3
Panning to +90° and rotation by +90°
Camera macro 4
Panning to +90° and rotation by 0°
Camera macro 5
WinCan macro for diameter measurement by means of parallel laser:
Panning to -90°
Activating the camera illumination
Deactivating the camera illumination
Activating the autofocus (depending on the camera connected)
Activating the laser and 360° rotation
Deactivating the laser
Activating the camera illumination
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Operation Mode
The operation mode describes the behavior of the camera head relative to pan and tilt. Depending on the design, the camera heads have integral
sensors which can automatically respond to location changes.
Device Control
Help ExitSystem-Status
Camera Movement & Locator
Miscellaneous
Camera & Laser
Camera Makros
1 2 3 4
5
Camera Operationmode
Standard Horizontal Position Cleaning
Locator
Off Ein
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Operation Mode – Standard Mode
The camera head follows the standard control functions through the joystick. In this regard please read the operating manual of the connected
device.
Operation Mode – Position Mode
In Position Mode the camera head moves synchronously with the joystick.
• Move the joystick in the desired viewing direction:
- Move the joystick forward or back: The camera pans downward or upward.
- Move joystick to the left or to the right: Camera rotates to the left 179° or the right 179° along the longitudinal axis of the
camera head.
- The spring-loaded return of the joystick to the center position moves the camera into home position.
Operation Mode – Horizontal Mode
In Horizontal Mode rotation is deactivated and the camera can only be panned. Automatic horizontal alignment is always active in this process.
• Move the joystick forward or back: The camera pans downward or upward.
NOTE!
For more information always read the operating instructions of the connected device.
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Operation Mode – Cleaning
Device Control
Help ExitSystem-Status
Camera Movement & Locator
Miscellaneous
Camera & Laser
Camera Makros
1 2 3 4
5
Camera Operationmode
Standard Horizontal Position Cleaning
Locator
Off Ein
By pressing the button “Cleaning” the camera is moved to the rear upper position to 135°. This way the rear area of the tilting unit is accessible
for cleaning.
By pressing the “Cleaning” button again or when quitting the menu the camera is automatically reset to its home position.
ATTENTION!
Should the camera be positioned in the rear upper end position it is not allowed to continue panning manually by means of the
joystick, since this may cause damages.
NOTE!
For further details regarding care and maintenance of the inspection system always read the operating instructions of the connected
devices.
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Set Locator Mode
Depending on the design, the camera heads have a controllable location transmitter whose frequency can be set. You can choose between a
location frequency of 512 Hz and 640 Hz or completely switch off the location transmitter. Alternatively, you can also set the location frequencies
of the crawler here. The precise configurations of the individual components can be found in the technical data.
Device Control
Help ExitSystem-Status
Camera Movement & Locator
Miscellaneous
Camera & Laser
Camera Makros
1 2 3 4
5
Camera Operationmode
Standard Horizontal Position Cleaning
Locator
Off Ein
• Select a frequency or switch off the locator.
• The choosen frequency will be active or the locator is off immediately.
NOTE!
In order to save power, all locators that can be switched off will be offline by default at startup.
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Set Shutter
You can set the camera’s shutter here..
Device Control
Help ExitSystem-Status
Camera Movement & Locator
Miscellaneous
Camera & Laser
Shutter
Open Close Manual Auto
Iris
Open Close Manual Auto
Camera
Slow
Shutter
Digital
Zoom
Auto
Fokus
Laser
Off 50% 75% 100%
Shutter Open
The shutter function is open.
Shutter Closed
The shutter function is closed.
Shutter Manual
The shutter can be set manually.
Shutter Auto
The shutter function is in Automatic mode.
• Select the desired shutter setting.
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Set Iris
You can set the camera’s iris here.
Device Control
Help ExitSystem-Status
Camera Movement & Locator
Miscellaneous
Camera & Laser
Shutter
Open Close Manual Auto
Iris
Open Close Manual Auto
Camera
Slow
Shutter
Digital
Zoom
Auto
Fokus
Laser
Off 50% 75% 100%
Iris Open
The iris function is open.
Iris Closed
The iris function is closed.
Iris Manual
The iris can be set manually.
Iris Auto
The iris function is in Automatic mode.
• Select the desired iris setting.
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Set camera closure
You can set the camera’s closure here.
Device Control
Help ExitSystem-Status
Camera Movement & Locator
Miscellaneous
Camera & Laser
Shutter
Open Close Manual Auto
Iris
Open Close Manual Auto
Camera
Slow
Shutter
Digital
Zoom
Auto
Fokus
Laser
Off 50% 75% 100%
Slow Shutter
Activate Slow Shutter.
Digital Zoom
Activate Digital Zoom.
auto fokus
Activate Auto Focus
• Select the desired camera closure setting.
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Set Laser
If the connected camera has an integrated laser, you can set the intensity here.
Device Control
Help ExitSystem-Status
Camera Movement & Locator
Miscellaneous
Camera & Laser
Shutter
Open Close Manual Auto
Iris
Open Close Manual Auto
Camera
Slow
Shutter
Digital
Zoom
Auto
Fokus
Laser
Off 50% 75% 100%
Laser OFF
The laser is switched off.
Laser 50%
The intensity of the laser is at 50% of the total luminance.
Laser 75%
The intensity of the laser is at 75% of the total luminance.
Laser 100%
The intensity of the laser is at 100% of the total luminance.
• Select the desired intensity of the laser or switch it off.
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Crawler
Basic options for the crawler can be set in this section.
Device Control
Help ExitSystem-Status
Camera Movement & Locator
Miscellaneous
Camera & Laser
Crawler
Clutch
ON
Slow
Secure
Mode
OFF
Aux. Light
- +
0%
Video Source
Internal External
Others
Reel
Standard
Mode
Camera
Auto
Center
Clutch (with safety function)
Here the crawler clutch is switched on or off.
Device Control
Help ExitSystem-Status
Camera Movement & Locator
Miscellaneous
Camera & Laser
Crawler
Clutch
ON
Slow
Secure
Mode
OFF
Aux. Light
- +
0%
Video Source
Internal External
Others
Reel
Standard
Mode
Camera
Auto
Center
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Slow mode
When the clutch is switched on, the 1st gear is activated.
You can select between 2 gears provided that the crawler used has a manual gearbox. The gears are shifted electrically, which is also possible
during operation.
In 1st gear the crawler has a higher traction force, while crawler speed is reduced by approximately 50%.
In 2nd gear the crawler has a higher speed, while the its traction force is reduced by approximately 50%.
• Select the desired option for the crawler.
Safety function off
With the Saftey function button you activate the safety mode, which reduces the danger of the crawler moving backwards inadvertently.
With this button the crawler’s safety function is switched on or off.
• Select the desired option for the crawler.
When the safety function is active the crawler clutch is permanently engaged, even in case of a power failure of the entire system. Manually the
crawler can neither be moved forward nor backward, since the wheels CANNOT be turned.
When the safety function is deactivated and the system has no power, the clutch is open. The wheels are running idle and the crawler can be
manually moved forward or backward.
Activating or deactivating the safety function is effected electrically and possible during operation.
CAUTION!
With the safety function deactivated it is possible for the crawler to start moving or rolling away.
Danger of serious injuries due to a crawler rolling away uncontrollably!
NOTE!
- When the system is de-energized there is no possibility to manually activate or deactivate the safety function or to open and close
the clutch.
- Regarding the safety function the last selected status will automatically be restored when restarting the system.
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Automatic camera centering
Device Control
Help ExitSystem-Status
Camera Movement & Locator
Miscellaneous
Camera & Laser
Crawler
Clutch
ON
Slow
Secure
Mode
OFF
Aux. Light
- +
0%
Video Source
Internal External
Others
Reel
Standard
Mode
Camera
Auto
Center
By pressing the automatic camera centering button the camera head is centrally positioned within the pipe.
NOTE!
Should the pipe diameter change during inspection the camera centering function must be activated again.
• Select the desired option for the crawler.
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Reel invert mode
The reel invert mode can be activated to drive backwards into a pipeline with the crawler.
Device Control
Help ExitSystem-Status
Camera Movement & Locator
Miscellaneous
Camera & Laser
Crawler
Clutch
ON
Slow
Secure
Mode
OFF
Aux. Light
- +
0%
Video Source
Internal External
Others
Reel
Standard
Mode
Camera
Auto
Center
By activating the button Reel standard mode the cable reel’s status is changed from standard to invert mode. A new window is displayed,
where you need to reconfirm your selection to activate the reel invert mode by pressing the button yes.
Do you want to set reel to reverse mode?
Nein
Ja
Reel standard mode is activated:
The crawler moves forward, the cable is being unwound.
The crawler moves backwards, the cable is being rewound.
Reel invert mode is activated:
The crawler moves backwards, the cable is being unwound.
The crawler moves forward, the cable is being rewound.
CAUTION!
Make sure not to drive over the camera cable to avoid damaging the cable.
With the invert mode being activated the winding direction of the cable reel also changes when operated manually!
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Auxiliary Light
Basic options for the connected auxiliary light can be set in this section.
Device Control
Help ExitSystem-Status
Camera Movement & Locator
Miscellaneous
Camera & Laser
Crawler
Clutch
ON
Slow
Secure
Mode
OFF
Aux. Light
- +
0%
Video Source
Internal External
Others
Reel
Standard
Mode
Camera
Auto
Center
• Select an increase in the auxiliary light intensity using +.
• Select an decrease in the auxiliary light intensity using -.
• Switch off the auxiliary light with 0%.
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Video source
The signal path of the video source can be set here. An external video source can be connected via the S-Video interface on the rear of the control
panel.
Device Control
Help ExitSystem-Status
Camera Movement & Locator
Miscellaneous
Camera & Laser
Crawler
Clutch
ON
Slow
Secure
Mode
OFF
Aux. Light
- +
0%
Video Source
Internal External
Others
Reel
Standard
Mode
Camera
Auto
Center
Internal
The internal video signal is displayed in the screen area.
External
The external video signal is displayed in the screen area.
• Select the desired option for the video source.
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System-Status
This dialog shows you the connected devices and related information. This information is primarily needed for service purposes.
• Select SYSTEM STATUS to view various diagnosis data of each connected device.
Especially note the column on the right side - it will show you the pressure status of each device such as camera, crawler, elevator and extra light.
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Text Menu
In the Text Menu you can edit the displays of all currently available inspection texts and delete them from the image view.
The submenu of the Text Menu includes the following function buttons:
- Configure Custom Texts
- Configure System Texts
- Clear Custom Texts
Configure Custom Texts
The currently selected text is always displayed in the entry help screen. In addition you can also select, edit, delete, or re-format the text.
• Select an existing text from the list by opening the drop-down list.
• Select Remove Text, to remove the text from the entry field.
• Select Add Text, to add a new text.
• Select Edit Text, to edit the current text.
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iPEK International GmbH
See, Gewerbepark 22, D-87477 Sulzberg
Tel. +498376921800, FAX: +4983769218021
Freetext
e-mail:ISG_info@idexcorp.com Internet:www.ipek.at
1970-01-01 00:00:01
1000 mbar 0.00 m 0 g 0 g 0 gC
Header 1
Header 2
Header 3
Freetexts
Data displays
Data displays
Footer
Column
Line
Fig. Text positions
- The “Column” field defines the horizontal position of the text overlay.
- The “Line” field defines the vertical position of the text overlay.
- “Foreground” defines the font color.
- “Background” defines the color that surrounds the text.
- The button next to the “Visibility” item defines whether the inspection text is shown or hidden.
• Confirm this dialog with OK.
Configure System Texts
You can access the settings for your system texts, such as headers or data overlays directly from the inspection view. A precise description of the
setting possibilities is described under System settings/system texts on Seite 42.
Clear Custom Texts
Select this function to delete all custom texts from the video view. The texts will only be cleared, they will not be deleted in the text settings. You
can overlay these texts again by activating the check box with the designation “Visible” in the “Custom Texts” dialog.
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Extras
Extended supplemental functions can be set in the Tools menu. Examples are setting the meter counter or entering notes. The functions depend
on the relevant connected system and are only active if the system supports these functions.
The submenu of the Tools menu includes the following function buttons:
- Set Meter Counter
- Set total Meter Counter
- Activate AutoStop
- Activate AntiRoll
- Notes
Set Meter Counter
After activating the Set Meter Counter button the screen number pad will open. Enter the desired value and confirm the dialog with OK.
Set Overall Meter Counter
After activating the SET OVERALL METER COUNTER button the screen number pad will open. Enter the desired value and confirm the
dialog with OK.
NOTE!
For information on using the screen number pad please read the details on Seite 31.
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AutoStop
The AUTOSTOP function allows you to automatically stop the crawler at a certain position, e.g. before reaching the lower position, when moving
back from the inspection position. This function assists the user in retrieving the crawler.
An additional meter counter display is displayed in the status bar of the control panel (AS) allowing you to check the actual position of the crawler.
When activating the AutoStop function, the value of this meter counter is set to a negative offset value of -20 m so as to ensure a secure stop at
the zero position.
If you deactivate the AutoStop function while the crawler is in the pipe system, the offset value will be reset upon reactivation. A reset to the
original start point is then no longer possible.
If you have activated the AutoStop function, it will only be effective if the crawler is moved backwards with activated cruise control (Speed). You
can steer to the left or right using the joystick in Cruise Control mode, the activated AUTOSTOP function remaining effective.
AutoStop – Stop before reaching the zero position
The crawler is stopped and the AutoStop function remains activated if one of the following conditions is fulfilled:
- AutoStop On, cruise control active, movement backwards, roll angle > 13.0° (prevents the crawler from tipping. ANTIROLL)
- AutoStop On, cruise control active, movement backwards, roll angle < -13.0° (prevents the crawler from tipping. ANTIROLL))
- AutoStop On, cruise control active, movement backwards, tilt angle < approx. -30.0° (prevents the crawler from being drawn
upwards.)
If the crawler is stopped by one of these conditions, you need to check the position, alignment or location of the crawler in the pipe system and
rectify the fault manually. If the crawler is set up correctly, you can reactivate the cruise control and reverse until the AUTOSTOP zero position is
reached.
AutoStop – Stop upon reaching the zero position
The crawler is stopped and the AutoStop function is deactivated if the following condition is fulfilled:
- AutoStop On, cruise control active, movement backwards, meter counter 3(AS) = 0.0m (zero position)
If the crawler has reached the AUTOSTOP zero position, the remaining path to the manhole base must be performed under the supervision of the
operator. The rest can be done manually or also using the Cruise Control function. Make sure that you slow the crawler in sufficient time in order
to avoid damage to the inspection system.
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