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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
Fire Safety Conditional Approvals
A fire safety conditional approval must be issued by an appropriate licensed
electrical engineer for use of this sewer camera in areas of a sewer that have been
demonstrated by testing and monitoring not to fall under the “Fire Safety Approval”
requirement in Section 2540.2 of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations.
Testing and monitoring will be considered by the California Division of
Occupational Safety and Health, to be sufficient for this purpose if all
measurements indicate that the sewer atmosphere is below 10% of the lower
explosive limit (LEL) and if the user meets all of the following additional
conditions:
(1) Before each use, inspects cable and electrical equipment for damage or wear
that could compromise safety;
(2) Test operates the sewer camera and associated electrical equipment in a dry
location away from any potential exposure to hazardous conditions to determine
whether the equipment functions normally and without any problems, such as
sparking, loose connections, or other similar safety problems;
(3) Tests for the existence of a hazardous atmosphere prior to opening any
sewer access point using a multi-gas tester, and before energizing the equipment,
conducts a test of the sewer atmosphere at the access point estimated to be closest
to the end point of the camera work;
(4) Provides continuous monitoring in the alarm mode at the access point from
which the work is performed at all times while the sewer inspection camera is
energized in the sewer;
(5) De-energizes all electrical equipment and uses mechanical ventilation of a
measurement exceeding 10% of the LEL is obtained;
and Discontinues use of all electrical equipment if the sewer environment cannot be
maintained below 10%.
Copyright © 2002 RS Technical Services
Document number 900-32003 Rev. A 2
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Table of Contents:
PAGE 4 Product Overview
PAGE 5 Operator and Equipment Safety
PAGE 6 Attaching Watertight Connectors
PAGE 8 System Power
PAGE 10 Maintenance
Document number 900-32003 Rev. A 3
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Product Overview
The R.S.T. OMNI EYE III Camera is a pan and tilt color camera. It is designed to be
transported by the mainline tractor, storm drain tractor, and the 6 or 8-inch crawler (or
skidded) and powered by R.S. Technical Services single conductor cable. The
compact camera is adaptable for use in sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and fresh water
pipelines 6” to 24”. The camera transmits video and other transducer signals through
the sincon cable to the Controller Power Supply. The Functions of the Omni Eye III
color camera are controlled by an auxiliary control box or hand held control box and
the Controller Power Supply. The Omni Eye III camera contains all solid state circuitry.
Operating temperature range is zero to 50° Centigrade, and is sealed to withstand
external pressures of up to 50 psi without leaking.
For optimum performance, The camera must be clean and properly maintained.
Operate transport with the flow.
The pipe should be as clean as possible.
Water flow should be minimal.
Due to some uniquely challenging locations, it may be necessary to operate in difficult
situations, which can reduce the efficiency of the equipment
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Operator and Equipment Safety
It is important to be familiar with operations, maintenance, and safety issues when
working with RST equipment.
Read the entire manual before operating the equipment.
To prevent personal injury or damage to equipment, turn off Camera power. When
making electrical connections, width adjustments, and when maintaining the tractor or
camera, disconnect all power to the control station before servicing.
Inspect all transport, camera, lighting cables, and bridles before and after each use.
Replace any broken, worn or frayed bridles or cables.
Always use care when near an open manhole, and when climbing in or out of a TV
inspection vehicle. The tractor and camera assembly can be placed into the pipeline
without personnel entering the manhole. Use proper lifting ropes, cranes and winches
for lifting equipment in/out of pipes.
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Water Resistance Interconnect Cable.
ATTACHING CAMERA to TRACTOR 6-PIN
1. Make sure camera and Tractor are clean before assembly.
2. Place camera inside tractor cradle lining up mounting holes.
3. Bend cradle forks in a 90-degree angle to get access to mounting bolts.
4. Start 2 screws in front mounting holes by hand.
5. Start 2 screws in rear mounting holes by hand.
6. Tighten front and rear screws using Allen wrench. (5/32, long arm)
7. NOTE: Always tighten front screws first.
8. Return assembled cradle to its tractoring position.
9. Locate indexing notch on camera power cable and align with indexing tab on
bulkhead connector.
10. Align connectors and carefully tighten nut while gently rocking connector to
seat for watertight connection. (Ref. photo below)
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
Bulkhead connector Camera power cable
Indexing Tab Indexing Notch
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Water Resistance Interconnect Cable.
ATTACHING CAMERA to TRACTOR 3-PIN
1. Make sure camera and Tractor are clean before assembly.
2. Place camera inside tractor cradle lining up mounting holes.
3. Fold cradle forks in a 90-degree angle to get access to mounting bolts.
4. Start 2 screws in front mounting holes by hand.
5. Start 2 screws in rear mounting holes by hand.
6. Tighten front and rear screws using Allen wrench. (5/32” Long arm)
7. NOTE: Always tighten front screws first.
8. Return assembled cradle to its tractoring position.
9. Locate indexing notch on camera power cable and align with indexing tab on
bulkhead connector.
10. Align connectors and carefully tighten nut while gently rocking connector to
seat for watertight connection. (Ref. photo below)
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
Camera Power Connector Bulkhead Connector
Indexing Tab
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System Power
CAUTION: NEVER HOOK UP OR DISCONNECT ANY EQUIPMENT WITH POWER
TURNED ON!
The Inspection System requires a steady supply of 120VAC to operate properly.
Before starting of the generator or connecting shore power, make sure that ALL
equipment inside the vehicle has been turned OFF. Turn down the controls for camera
power and cable reel speed. After all equipment has been checked, connect the shore
power cord.
If a generator is to be used, allow the generator to warm up for a few minutes.
Note: Diesel generators use a different control panel that is separate from the
controller power supply. Refer to the appropriate generator operators manual for
starting.
Verify that the voltage and frequency indicators on the controller power supply are in
the green normal zone.
Caution: Before turning on any equipment, plug the keyboard into the data
collection system. Plug the Auxiliary Control Box into the Auxiliary
Control jack on the controller power supply.
Caution: If the voltage or frequency fluctuates into the red zones on the
controller power supply, DO NOT turn on any of the equipment in the truck.
Check shore power or the generator for proper operation, or have them checked
by a qualified technician.
Caution: Route cords away from traffic or wet areas to avoid tripping on
power cords.
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Placing the equipment into the line
Locate the back of the truck so that the cable reel lines up in the direction of the
pipeline to be inspected. Allow room to work around the opening while carrying the
equipment.
Follow cable grip, bridle, and watertight connection instructions. Re-check the pipeline
size and extension adjustments. Do not let cable “loop” at the location where it enters
pipeline. Use guide poles with hook to keep the tractor stable as it enters pipeline.
Caution: Maintain control of equipment while lowering and lifting from
Pull camera/tractor far enough into pipeline to clear the bridle or cable grip.
Set the cable guide. Use double roller and/or single rollers, for protecting the cable
and allowing it to slide down the hole without drag on the line. Use enough poles to
clear top of the manhole by 2 feet.
manhole.
Most equipment damage occurs when camera is lowered into hole.
Caution: Watch out for people, power lines and traffic when handling the
downhole pole
Lowering camera/tractor into line
Put cable reel into “freewheel” and reel off enough cable so camera and tractor can be
lowered into the bottom of the manhole. Place lowering rope ring under the top front
runner or front of camera. Support weight of tractor and camera with the cable in one
hand and rope in the other.
NOTE: RST skycrane can be used in place of the cable and rope method.
Slowly lower the front of camera into manhole to clear manhole ring. Lower tractor and
camera to the bottom of manhole facing camera in the direction of the pipeline to be
inspected. When tractor and camera are resting on bottom of the manhole, release the
rope ring and remove it from the manhole. Check all camera and tractor functions
again before proceeding. Move tractor forward so the rear of the tractor and the cable
connections are fully inside the pipe. The use of guide poles with a hook on the end
will help to keep the tractor stable as it enters the pipeline.
Install the down hole pole, double roller, and top manhole roller. The use of double
roller and/or single roller is for protecting the cable and allowing it to slide down the
hole without drag on the line.
Remove any slack from the cable and reset the footage counter. It is best to do this by
hand or with cable reel set to low speed.
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Maintenance
1. Each time the camera is removed from the pipeline, wash the entire assembly.
2. Inspect camera cradle and hardware.
3. Inspect camera lens for scratches and cracks.
4. Turn camera on and check light bulbs.
5. Inspect the power cable and watertight connections for damage.
6. Inspect the bridle, clamps, skids, rails, and mounting hardware.
7. Retighten tire assemblies.
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