2014
minCam360 Operation
Manual
MINCAM360 PAN & TILT PUSH SYSTEM
RAUSCHUSA
minCam Manual
1. Table of Contents
1. Table of Contents ................................................................................................................ 1
2. minCam System Definition .................................................................................................. 3
2.1 minCam360 ................................................................................................................ 3
3. Warnings............................................................................................................................. 3
4. minCam360 Setup .............................................................................................................. 4
4.1 Positioning of the system ......................................................................................... 4
4.2 Turn on the system ................................................................................................... 4
4.3 Power management .................................................................................................. 4
4.4 Starting an Inspection ............................................................................................... 4
5. Operating the Pan & Tilt camera head ................................................................................ 5
5.1 Bluetooth Remote Control ........................................................................................ 5
5.2 Camera Information .................................................................................................. 6
5.2.1 Focus .................................................................................................................... 6
5.2.2 Zoom .................................................................................................................... 6
5.2.3 Lighting ................................................................................................................. 6
5.2.4 Fine tuning camera sensor module ....................................................................... 6
5.2.5 Sonde (location transmitter) .................................................................................. 6
5.2.6 Camera head pressure ......................................................................................... 6
6. Control Unit Panel ............................................................................................................... 7
7. minCam Recording Unit / Monitor ....................................................................................... 8
7.1 System Setup ............................................................................................................ 8
7.2 Record Video Footage .............................................................................................. 8
7.2.1 Start Recording Video ................................ ........................................................... 8
7.2.2 Pause Video Recording ........................................................................................ 8
7.2.3 Stop Recording Video ........................................................................................... 8
7.2.4 Take a Picture ....................................................................................................... 9
7.3 Screen Adjustment .................................................................................................... 9
7.4 File Management ....................................................................................................... 9
7.4.1 Preview videos .....................................................................................................10
7.4.2 Preview photos ....................................................................................................10
7.4.3 Delete files ...........................................................................................................10
7.5 Settings Menu ...........................................................................................................11
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8. Keyboard Text Generator ...................................................................................................12
8.1 Essential Instruction ................................................................................................ ....12
8.1.1 Set distance counter ............................................................................................12
8.1.2 Set date & time ....................................................................................................12
8.1.3 Typing ................................................................................................ ..................12
8.1.4 Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................12
8.2 Basic Commands: .......................................................................................................12
8.3 Display Options: ..........................................................................................................13
8.4 Input Control: ..............................................................................................................13
9. minCam Camera Centering Kits .........................................................................................14
9.1 SK50 Center Guide (greater than 3”) .....................................................................14
9.2 SK50 Roller Skid (greater than 5”) .........................................................................14
9.3 SK50 exchange rolls (greater than 8”) ...................................................................14
10. minCam System Specifications ......................................................................................15
10.1 minCam360 Cable Reel ...........................................................................................15
10.2 Monitor & Recording ................................................................................................15
10.3 SK50 pan & tilt color camera ..................................................................................15
10.4 Accessory Case – Pelican® Stormcase ................................................................15
10.5 Optional Accessories ...............................................................................................15
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2. minCam System Definition
2.1 minCam360
The minCam360 system comes with one pan & tilt camera attached to a cable reel built into one
complete maintenance free CCTV push system. 9.2mm push cable connects to pan & tilt color
push camera SK50, which can push through 4” (100mm) P-traps.
Application range of 3” to 10” (up to 16” with all optional accessories)
Cable reel: 200 ft. of 9.2mm fiberglass push cable (available up to 300 ft.)
Tri-band 512 Hz/ 33 kHz / 640 Hz sonde
2 removable Lithium Ion batteries for approx. 4+ hours operation
Built-in distance counter on screen
8.4” TFT-LCD sunlight readable monitor in Pelican® Stormcase housing mounted onto
cable reel with SD card reader for recording videos, photos and voice
Standard Qwerty keyboard text generator built into Stormcase lid.
Bluetooth remote control with joystick camera control.
1.97” (50mm) diameter SK50 pan & tilt color push camera with 4mm sapphire glass lens.
Lightweight stainless steel and carbon cable reel housing.
Mechanical reel brake
Weight: 49 lbs. ; Dimensions: 23” x 26” x 12” (L x H x W)
3. Warnings
This manual will help you become acquainted with the camera system.
This system is made for optical pipe inspection. It is not made for medical inspection.
Do not alter or reconstruct the system.
Do not open the camera system.
Do not try to repair the system on your own.
Beware of moisture and extreme heat.
This system is not explosion proof.
Protect the control unit from dirt and moisture.
Do not clean the camera with high water pressure.
Do not clean the camera with any alcohol or alcoholic suspensions.
Do not place heavy objects on the camera.
Do not use the system if the cable is broken.
Use a cloth to clean the camera cable while recoiling.
Use Q-tips to keep the camera lens clean.
Please contact Rausch USA for repairs and service.
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4. minCam360 Setup
4.1 Positioning of the system
System must be operated from an upright position – the monitor can swivel 360°, but the
keyboard would be inaccessible if the system were laid on its side, as can be done with other
minCam units.
1. Position the monitor in the Pelican® Stormcase.
2. Open the lid on the case to reveal the monitor, keyboard, and remote control.
3. Tighten the wheel below the case to hold swivel position.
4.2 Turn on the system
1. Verify that the camera head is connected correctly.
2. Press the “On/Off” switch.
The minCam system is ready to use.
4.3 Power management
Internal power supply of 100 – 240V AC input.
Standard system includes two (2) removable 14.4V lithium ion batteries. Battery level is
indicated on each individual battery.
System can be operated with mains connections and/or battery power. When the mains supply
is connected, the batteries will charge even if the camera is not connected to the system.
Batteries are hot swappable while the system is operating.
Batteries can be charged with an optional external charging station.
4.4 Starting an Inspection
Basic inspection operation steps:
1. Place camera head into pipe
2. Set distance counter to 0 (Ctrl + F1)
3. Write text and title (if needed)
4. Start video recording.
5. Begin inspection.
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Joystick for camera head
positioning.
LED light regulation
4 Step Digital Zoom:
0, 1, 2, or 3
Automatic self-leveling
picture
Macro camera positions:
0° straight ahead, 90° wall,
or 270° wall
360° rotation macro
Remote Control On/Off
(press for 4 sec. to turn off)
LEDs all on (tank inspection)
Bluetooth LED
Battery Charging LED
Remote Control On LED
5. Operating the Pan & Tilt camera head
Most of the camera operation can be done using the remote control. Only two functions are
unique to only the control unit: sonde frequency control and system power. The other control
unit functions are redundant operation controls.
5.1 Bluetooth Remote Control
The remote control is stored in the monitor case. While positioned in the case, the remote
control charges wirelessly via induction, and the charging status is indicated by the red LED.
The system can be operated by leaving the remote control in the case.
To use the remote control, first it needs to be turned on (green LED) by pressing
The remote control will work as soon as the Bluetooth connection is made – a solid blue LED.
The blue LED is blinking while searching for a connection.
For rotation, pan, and tilt of camera, move the joystick to the desired direction.
The remote shuts down if not used for 10 minutes.
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5.2 Camera Information
5.2.1 Focus
The minCam360 has automatic mechanical focus.
5.2.2 Zoom
The minCam360 has 4 step digital zoom: 0, 1, 2, and 3
Controlled by: or
5.2.3 Lighting
The light intensity can be adjusted using the buttons on the remote, control unit, or via a
command on the keyboard. There are 8 steps of lighting.
Controlled by: or
Pressing the button turns on all 10 LEDs to maximum level.
5.2.4 Fine tuning camera sensor module
Fine tuning enables custom camera sensor settings for extreme surroundings.
Brightness: and or
Color: and or
AGC: and or
Mirror Image: and or
Restarting the system resets all camera sensor adjustments to the original parameters.
5.2.5 Sonde (location transmitter)
After activating the sonde, the frequency is shown in the middle of the bottom line.
1 Press: 512 Hz active
2 Press: 33 kHz active
3 Press: 640 Hz active
Controlled by:
5.2.6 Camera head pressure
The camera head is nitrogen-pressurized for leak prevention.
Pump up the camera head with nitrogen when there is a decrease in camera head pressure.
There is an on-screen indicator accessed via the keyboard (Shift + F1), or you can use the
included air pump with pressure indicator.
The air pump included in the accessory case should be used in warm air environments only.
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Camera system On/Off
Sonde 512 Hz / 33 kHz / 640 Hz
Macro camera positions:
0° straight ahead, 90°
wall, or 270° wall
360° rotation
Zoom Controls
LED light relegation
LEDs all on (tank
inspection)
Arrows = pan and tilt
controls
Automatic self-leveling
Battery (showing 100%
charge)
BNC video out
100-240V AC in
6. Control Unit Panel
The control unit is the core of the minCam video camera system. Figure 4.a is the control unit of
the mC50.
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7. minCam Recording Unit / Monitor
Figure 7.1.a – “Direct Feed” camera
Figure 7.1.b – toggle “Pass Through”
to enable video recording
Figure 7.2.1.a – Red square
designates recording now
Figure 7.2.1.b – Red pause emblem
designates recording paused
7.1 System Setup
By default, the live camera feed is sent to the monitor directly
with 4:3 picture format. (See figure 7.1.a)
To record video, the live camera feed must first be passed
through the SD card.
This is controlled by the “Toggle Button”.
A green light is lit on the button when “Direct Feed” is chosen.
Pressing the toggle button alternates between:
“Direct Feed” to the monitor, or
“Pass Through” feed through the SD card.
When Toggle has been pressed, two black bars appear on the
left and right of the screen and information about the current
video recording settings appear in grey boxes (See Figure
7.1.b).
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Always ensure the video is set to “Pass through” before
recording video.
7.2 Record Video Footage
The video button starts/stops recording video:
This button is used to pause the video:
7.2.1 Start Recording Video
Press the “Video” button to start recording.
As soon as you start recording, a red square appears
in the upper left edge. See Figure 7.2.1.a
7.2.2 Pause Video Recording
Press the “Pause” button to pause the video.
As soon as you press pause, the red square changes
to the pause symbol. See Figure 7.2.1.b
7.2.3 Stop Recording Video
Press the “Video” button again to stop recording.
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7.2.4 Take a Picture
Figure 7.3.a – Yellow square appears
when storing a photo.
Figure 7.4.a – Search Function
Figure 7.4.b – File Menu
Press the camera button to store a picture:
While the picture is stored, a yellow square is displayed in the
middle of the screen. (See Figure 5.3.a)
Taking a picture while recording video will stop the video
stream for about 2 seconds.
7.3 Screen Adjustment
Pressing the “Toggle Button” while recording video will
switch to direct camera feed.
This removes the black bars from the side.
Although you no longer see the red square, you are still recording.
7.4 File Management
Filename is stored as: “YYYYMMDDhhmmss”
Year Month Day Hour Minute Second
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Pictures have the extension *.BMP
Videos have the extension *.avi
Accessing Files: Important: the file menu will not open when the “Toggle” is set to “Direct Feed”.
1. Press the folder button to enter the File Menu:
2. Use the arrow keys to choose between the two options:
Search by date and time (see figure 5.4.a)
View All, to open all files (see figure 5.4.b)
3. Press this button to “SELECT”:
4. Press this button to “GO BACK”:
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7.4.1 Preview videos
Figure 7.4.1.a – HVR Folder
Figure 7.4.1.b – Video *.avi Files
Figure 7.4.2.a – Photo *.BMP Files
Figure 7.4.3.a – Deleting a file
Videos are stored in the HVR folder in the file browser.
1. Enter the File Menu:
2. Choose “View All”
3. Choose folder “HVR” (See figure 7.4.1.a)
Videos are further organized into two subfolders: DATE and
HOUR
4. Choose “DATE”
5. Choose “HOUR”
Use , to go to prior or next file.
Hit “SELECT” to choose:
6. Choose the video you wish to view. (See figure 7.4.1.b)
7. Hit “SELECT” to view:
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7.4.2 Preview photos
Photos are stored in the PICTURE folder in the file browser.
1. Enter the File Menu:
2. Choose “View All”
3. Choose folder “PICTURE”
Use , to go to prior or next picture.
4. Choose the picture you wish to view. (See figure
7.4.2.a)
5. Hit “SELECT” to choose:
7.4.3 Delete files
To delete a photo or video file from a SD-card (Figure 7.4.3.a):
1. Use , to choose a file.
2. Press the “Menu Button” to open the shell menu:
3. Use , to select “Delete” in the menu.
4. Hit “SELECT” and “YES”:
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7.5 Settings Menu
Open the Settings Menu by pressing the “Menu Button” from the “Pass Through” video
recording feed. The menu will not open when Toggle is set to “Direct Feed.”
The menu has 3 settings:
1. Microphone On/Off
2. Storage Card Default: Full Stop
- Erase all files from SD card
3. System
- Set Date/Time
- Choose language
- Status Display On / Hide Info Box / Off
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NOTE:
F7 = Fn + F1
F8 = Fn + F2
F9 = Fn + F3
F10 = Fn + F4
F11 = Fn + F5
F12 = Fn + F6
8. Keyboard Text Generator
Each on-screen text page has 12 lines and 26 characters per line. The title line appears at the
very top of the screen. There are two Status Lines which show different inputs on-screen, which
can be controlled by the user. One is at the top, below the title. The other is at the very bottom
of the screen.
10 text pages can be saved. To load a saved page, hold Alt and type a 2 digit number (ex. 04)
up to 10. 100 fixed text lines can be saved. To insert a fixed line at the cursor, hold Ctrl and type
a 3 digit number (ex. 034) up to 100.
Warning: While recording video, all actions on the screen are recorded, including making and
fixing mistakes while typing or changing menu settings.
8.1 Essential Instruction
8.1.1 Set distance counter
Ctrl + F1 opens up the menu for setting the value on distance counter.
F8 sets the distance counter to 0.
8.1.2 Set date & time
Ctrl + F3 opens the date menu. Ctrl + F4 opens the time menu.
8.1.3 Typing
By default the keyboard is enabled, so that whichever key you press will appear on the screen.
F5 turns the on-screen cursor on/off.
Ctrl + F6 allows you to change the title text.
8.1.4 Troubleshooting
By default, the date, distance counter, title, and zoom level status are displayed.
If no text-overlay is shown, the overlay may have been turned off: Press F7.
If the date is showing but nothing happens when you type, the text editor may be turned off. Press F6.
8.2 Basic Commands:
F1 – Help
F2 – Title Line Show/Hide
F3 – Top Status Line Show/Hide
F4 – Bottom Status Line Show/Hide
F5 – Cursor On/Off
F6 – Text Editor On/Off
F7 – Overlay On/Off
F8 – Set Distance Counter to 0
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8.3 Display Options:
Status information can be displayed on the status lines. The following functions toggle the
information displayed in each status line.
Shift + F1 – Top Left status display: Horizontal rotation (HR) in degrees / Internal pressure in hPa
Shift + F3 – Top Right status display: Tilt (T) in degrees / camera temperature in Celsius
Shift + F4 – Bottom Left status display: Inclination in degrees / Date
Shift + F5 – Bottom Center status display: Time / Sonde frequency (if on)
Shift + F6 – Bottom Right status display: Meter / ??
Alt + F1 – Top Left Show/Hide
Alt + F2 – Top Center Show/Hide (Zoom level)
Alt + F3 – Top Right Show/Hide
Alt + F4 – Bottom Left Show/Hide
Alt + F5 – Bottom Center Show/Hide
Alt + F6 – Bottom Right Show/Hide
8.4 Input Control:
Options for adjusting information displayed on the text overlay.
Ctrl + F1 – Set distance counter
Ctrl + F3 – Set date
Ctrl + F4 – Set time
Ctrl + F6 – Edit title line text
Ctrl + F7 – Save text page, up to 10
Ctrl + F8 – Save fixed text line, up to 100 (comments)
Ctrl + F9 – Load saved text page
Ctrl + F10 – Insert fixed text line at cursor
Ctrl + Insert – Browse list of all fixed text lines with Up/Down; insert by hitting enter
Alt + Insert – Browse list of all saved text pages with Up/Down; load by hitting enter
Backspace – Backspace delete
Del – Delete selected character
Shift + Del – Delete from cursor to end of line
Ctrl + Del – Delete complete line
Alt + Del – Delete entire page text area
Alt + 01-10 – Load saved text page
Alt + 001-100 – Insert fixed text line at cursor
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Figure 9.2.b – SK50 3” Center Guide
Figure 9.2.a – fit the back piece over
the cable behind the springs.
Figure 9.2.a – SK50 5” Roller Skid
Figure 9.3.1.a – SK50 8” Roller Skid
9. minCam Camera Centering Kits
The various center guide kits position the camera in the middle
of the pipe.
9.1 SK50 Center Guide (greater than 3”)
The SK50 plastic center guide is a two piece installation.
1. Separate the threaded back piece from the guide.
2. Fit the opening in the back piece over the cable behind the springs (See figure 9.1.a)
and slide forward to the back of the camera.
3. Place the guide over the camera head.
4. Re-thread the back piece to the guide (See figure 9.1.b).
9.2 SK50 Roller Skid (greater than 5”)
The SK50 roller skid has a two-step installation procedure
(See figure 9.2.a):
1. Slide the SK50 camera into the back of the skid.
2. Spin the screws on the bottom of the skid to hold the
camera in place.
9.3 SK50 exchange rolls (greater than 8”)
The exchange rolls are larger diameter wheels for the SK50
Roller Skid. (Figure 9.3.1.a)
1. Use a 3mm hex screwdriver to remove the screws that
mount the 5” rolls to the skid.
2. Mount the six 8” rolls using the supplied 3mm hex
screws in place of each of the 5” rolls.
3. Slide the SK50 camera into the back of the skid.
4. Spin the screws to hold the camera in place on the
bottom of the skid.
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10. minCam System Specifications
10.1 minCam360 Cable Reel
Cable: 200 ft. (60m) of 9.2mm fiberglass push cable, up to 300 ft. (90m)
Tri-band location transmitter 512 Hz, 33 kHz, 640 Hz
Electronic on-screen distance counter.
2 removable Lithium Ion 14.4V batteries for more than 4 hours operation.
Power Supply: 100 - 240V AC
Lightweight stainless steel & carbon reel cage.
Control unit: On/off switch, sonde frequency control, preset camera macros, pan & tilt controls, zoom
controls, light regulation, BNC video out.
Mechanical reel brake.
Weight: 49 lbs.; Dimensions: 23” x 26” x 12” (L x H x W)
10.2 Monitor & Recording
8.4” TFT LCD sunlight readable, records video, voice & photo.
Pelican® StormCase heavy-duty housing
SD card reader (SDHC class 6 and higher), max. 32 GB for approx. 20 hours of video
MPEG-4 Video (.avi, 800x608); Pictures (.bmp 640x480)
Qwerty keyboard text generator integrated in StormCase
Bluetooth remote control with wireless charging.
On-screen temperature, pressure, distance counter and inclination; On-screen pan & tilt positioning in
degrees
10 fixed text page and 100 fixed lines can be saved in system.
10.3 SK50 pan & tilt color camera
Range: 3" - 16"
Infinite 360° rotation / tilt range: 150° viewing angle
Resolution: 520 TVL video
Illumination: 0.05 lux at f/1.2
Lighting: 10 self-adjusting ‘smart’ LEDs
Water tight up to 85 psi (6 bar)
Size: outer diameter – 1.96" (50 mm); cylindrical length – 1.25" (30 mm); total length – 3.2” (80 mm)
4mm sapphire glass lens; 136° wide angle lens
4-step digital zoom
Automatic mechanical focus
10.4 Accessory Case – Pelican® Stormcase
3.35” (85 mm) center guide; 2.28” (58 mm) center guide mounted on camera
Roller skid with exchange rolls
Spare O-rings
SD-card & USB SD-card reader
Sunshield protection for monitor
Air pump with pressure indicator
Carrying Strap
10.5 Optional Accessories
Maximum upgrade to 300 ft. (90 m) of 9.2mm push rod
External minCam charging stand
Spare 14.4V Lithium Ion battery
Roller skids for pipes > 250 mm (10”)
Trolley with wheels for Cable Reel
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