RIDGID micro CA-300 Operator's Manual
micro CA-300 Operator’s Manual
micro CA-300
Inspection Camera
WARNING!
Read this Operator’s Man ual
carefully before using this
tool. Failure to understand
and follow the contents of this
manual may result in electrical shock, fire and/or serious
person al injury.
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• Castellano – pág. 39
micro CA-300 Inspection Camera
Table of Contents
Safety Symbols.....................................................................................................................2
General Safety Information
Work Area Safety ..............................................................................................................2
Electrical Safety.................................................................................................................2
Personal Safety.................................................................................................................2
Equipment Use and Care..................................................................................................2
Service ..............................................................................................................................3
Specific Safety Information
micro CA-300 Inspection Camera Safety..........................................................................3
Description, Specifications and Standard Equipment
Description ........................................................................................................................4
Specifications ....................................................................................................................4
Standard Equipment..........................................................................................................4
Controls.............................................................................................................................5
FCC Statement .....................................................................................................................5
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) ................................................................................5
Icons......................................................................................................................................6
Tool Assembly
Changing/Installing Batteries.............................................................................................6
Powering with the AC Adapter...........................................................................................6
Installing Imager Head Cable or Extension Cables...........................................................7
Installing Accessories........................................................................................................7
Installing SD™ Card..........................................................................................................7
Pre-Operation Inspection ....................................................................................................7
Tool and Work Area Set-Up .................................................................................................8
Operating Instructions.........................................................................................................9
Live Screen........................................................................................................................9
Image Adjustment ...........................................................................................................10
Image Capture.................................................................................................................10
Menu ...............................................................................................................................11
Time Stamp.....................................................................................................................11
Language ........................................................................................................................11
Date/Time........................................................................................................................11
TV-Out.............................................................................................................................12
Update Firmware.............................................................................................................12
Speaker...........................................................................................................................12
Auto Power Off ................................................................................................................12
Factory Reset..................................................................................................................12
About...............................................................................................................................12
Transferring Images to a Computer.................................................................................12
Connecting to TV.............................................................................................................12
Using with SeeSnake
Maintenance
Reset Function ................................................................................................................13
Accessories ........................................................................................................................13
Storage................................................................................................................................14
Service and Repair.............................................................................................................14
Disposal ..............................................................................................................................14
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................14
Battery Pack/Battery Charger Safety................................................................................15
Description and Specifications.........................................................................................16
Charger Inspection and Set-Up.........................................................................................16
Charging Procedure/Operating Instructions ...................................................................17
Cleaning Instructions ........................................................................................................17
Accessories ........................................................................................................................17
Storage................................................................................................................................17
Service and Repair.............................................................................................................18
Disposal ..............................................................................................................................18
Lifetime Warranty.................................................................................................Back Cover
*Original Instructions - English
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Record Serial Number below and retain product serial number which is located on nameplate.
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Safety Symbols
In this operator’s manual and on the product, safety symbols and signal words are used to
communicate important safety information. This section is provided to improve understanding of these signal words and symbols.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey
all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor
or moderate injury.
NOTICE indicates information that relates to the protection of property.
This symbol means read the operator’s manual carefully before using the equipment. The operator’s manual contains important information on the safe and proper operation of the equipment.
This symbol means always wear safety glasses with side shields or goggles when handling
or using this equipment to reduce the risk of eye injury.
This symbol indicates the risk of hands, fingers or other body parts being caught or wrapped
in gears or other moving parts.
This symbol indicates the risk of electrical shock.
General Safety
Information
WARNING
Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Work Area Safety
• Keep your work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate equipment in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence
of flammable liquids, gases or dust. E -
quip ment can create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep children and by-standers a way
while operating equipment. Distrac tions
can cause you to lose control.
Electrical Safety
• Avoid body contact with earthed or
ground ed surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is
an increased risk of electrical shock if your
body is earthed or grounded.
• Do not expose equipment to rain or
wet conditions. Water en tering equipment will increase the risk of electrical
shock.
Personal Safety
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing
and use common sense when operating equipment. Do not use equipment
while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating
equipment may result in serious personal
injury.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times. This enables
better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
• Use personal protective equipment.
Always wear eye protection. Protective
equipment such as dust mask, non-skid
safety shoes, hard hat or hearing protection
used for appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.
Equipment Use and Care
• Do not force equipment. Use the correct
equipment for your application. The cor-
rect equipment will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it is designed.
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• Do not use equipment if the switch
does not turn it ON and OFF. Any tool
that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
• Disconnect the batteries from the e quip-
ment before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk
of injury.
• Store idle equipment out of the reach of
children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the equipment or these instructions to operate the equipment.
Equipment can be dangerous in the hands
of untrained users.
• Maintain equipment. Check for missing
parts, breakage of parts and any other
condition that may affect the equipment’s
operation. If damaged, have the equipment repaired before use. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained equipment.
• Use the equipment and accessories in
accordance with these instructions,
taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed.
Use of the equipment for operations different from those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
• Use only accessories that are recom-
mended by the manufacturer for your
equipment. Accessories that may be suit-
able for one piece of equipment may become hazardous when used with other
equipment.
• Keep handles dry and clean; free from
oil and grease. Allows for better control of
the equipment.
Service
• Have your equipment serviced by a
qual i fied repair person using on ly identical replacement parts. This will ensure
that the safety of the tool is maintained.
Specific Safety
Information
WARNING
This section contains important safety information that is specific to the inspection camera.
Read these precautions carefully before
using the RIDGID
®
micro CA-300 In spec -
tion Cam era to reduce the risk of electrical shock or other serious injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
A manual holder is supplied in the carrying
case of the micro CA-300 Inspection Camera
to keep this manual with the tool for use by
the operator.
micro CA-300 Inspection
Camera Safety
• Do not expose the display unit to water
or rain. This increases the risk of electrical shock. The micro CA-300 imager head
and ca ble are waterproof to 10' (3 m). The
hand-held display unit is not.
• Do not place the micro CA-300 Inspec -
tion Cam era anywhere that may contain a live electrical charge. This in-
creases the risk of electrical shock.
• Do not place the micro CA-300 Inspec -
tion Cam era anywhere that may contain moving parts. This increases the
risk of entanglement injuries.
• Do not use this device for personal in-
spection or medical use in any way.
This is not a medical device. This could
cause personal injury.
• Always use appropriate personal pro-
tective equipment while handling and
using the micro CA-300 Inspection Cam er a. Drains and other areas may contain
chemicals, bacteria and other substances
that may be toxic, infectious, cause burns
or other issues. Appropriate personal
protective equipment always includes
safety glasses and gloves, and may in-
clude equipment such as latex or rubber
gloves, face shields, goggles, protective
clothing, respirators and steel-toed foot wear.
• Practice good hygiene. Use hot, soapy
wa ter to wash hands and other body parts
exposed to drain contents after handling or
using the micro CA-300 In spec tion Camera
to inspect drains and other areas that may
contain chemicals or bacteria. Do not eat or
smoke while operating or handling the
micro CA-300 Inspection Camera. This
will help prevent contamination with toxic or
infectious material.
• Do not operate the micro CA-300 In -
spection Camera if operator or device is
standing in water. Operating an electrical
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device while in water increases the risk
of electrical shock.
The EC Declaration of conformity (890-011-
320.10) will accompany this manual as a separate booklet when required.
If you have any question concerning this
®
RIDGID
product:
– Contact your local RIDGID distributor.
– Visit www.RIDGID.com or
www.RIDGID.eu to find your local
RIDGID contact point.
– Contact RIDGID Technical Services De -
part ment at rtctechservices@emer son.com, or in the U.S. and Canada call
(800) 519-3456.
Description,
Specifications and
Standard Equipment
Description
The RIDGID micro CA-300 Inspection Cam era
is a powerful handheld digital recording device.
It is a complete digital platform that allows
you to perform inspections and record pictures and videos in hard to reach areas.
Several image manipulation features such as
image rotation and digital zoom are built into
the system to ensure detailed and accurate visual inspections. The tool has external memory
and TV-Out features. Accessories (hook, magnet and mirror) are included to attach to the imager head to provide application flexibility.
Specifications
Recommended Use.....Indoor
Viewable Distance.......0.4" (10 mm) to ∞
Display.........................3.5" (90 mm) Color
Camera Head..............3/4" (17mm)
Lighting........................4 Adjustable LEDs
Cable Reach................3' (0,9 m), Expand -
Photo Format...............JPEG
Image Resolution ........640 x 480
TFT (320 x 240
Resolution)
able to 30' (9 m) with
Op tional Exten sions,
Imager and Cable
are Water proof to 10'
(3 m), IP67
Video Format...............MP4
Video Resolution .........320 x 240
Frame Rate..................up to 30 FPS
TV-Out.........................PAL/NTSC
User selectable
Built-In Memory ...........235 MB Memory
External Memory .........SD™ Card 32 GB
max (4 GB supplied)
Data Output.................USB Data Cable
and SD™ Card
Operating
Temperature ................32 to 113°F
(0 to 45°C)
Storage Temperature...-4°F to 140°F
(-20°C to 60°C)
Power Supply ...............3.7V Li-Ion Battery
AC Adapter 5 V,
1.5 Amp
Weight...........................5.5 lbs (2,5 kg)
Standard Equipment
The micro CA-300 Inspection Camera comes
with the following items:
• micro CA-300 Handset
• 17 mm Imager
• 3' (90 cm) USB Cable
• 3' (90 cm) RCA Cable with Audio
• Hook, Magnet, Mirror Attachments
• 3.7 V Li-Ion Battery
• Li-Ion Battery Charger with Cord
• AC Adapter
• Headset Accessory with Microphone
• 4 GB SD™ Card
• Operator’s Manual Pack
Figure 1 – micro CA-300 Inspection Camera
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Controls
Rotate
Image
Return
Arrows
Shutter
Figure 2 – Controls
Integrated
Microphone
AC Adapter
Headset
Jack
Speaker
Figure 3 – Right Side Port Cover
Reset Button
Power
Menu
Select/Confirm
TV-Out
Mini-B USB
FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment
OFF and ON, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC)
The term electromagnetic compatibility is
taken to mean the capability of the product to
function smoothly in an environment where
electromagnetic radiation and electrostatic
discharges are present and without causing
electromagnet interference to other equipment.
NOTICE
ion Camera conforms to all applicable EMC
standards. However, the possibility of it causing interference in other devices cannot be
precluded.
The RIDGID micro CA-300 Inspect -
Figure 4 – Left Side Port Cover
SD™ Slot
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Icons
Battery Life Indicator – Fully charged
battery.
Battery Life Indicator – Less than 25%
of battery charge remains.
SD™ Card – Indicates an SD card has
been inserted into the device.
Still Camera – Indicates device is operating in still camera mode.
Video Camera – Indicates device is operating in video camera mode.
Playback Mode – Selecting this icon allows you to view and delete previous ly
saved images and video.
Menu – Push select on this icon to be
taken to the menu screen.
Select – Pressing select from the live
screen will take you to the playback screen.
Return – Pressing return from the live
screen will switch between camera and
video. Return will also back out of menu
and playback mode.
LED Brightness – Press right & left arrows to change the LED brightness.
Zoom – Press up & down arrows to
change the zoom from 1.0x to 2.0x.
Save – Indicates image or video has
been saved to memory.
Trash – Delete confirmation icon.
Mode – Select between image, video or
playback.
Time Stamp – Select to display or hide
date and time on live screen.
Language – Choose between, English,
French, Spanish, German, Dutch, Italian,
etc.
Time and Date – Enter this screen to set
time and date.
TV – Chose between NTSC and PAL to
enable TV out video format.
Update Firmware – Use to update unit
with most current software.
Speaker/Microphone – Turns speaker
and microphone ON or OFF during
recording and playback.
Automatic Power Off – Device will automatically shut down after 5, 15 or 60 minutes of inactivity.
Factory Reset – Restore factory defaults.
About – Displays software version.
Tool Assembly
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury during use, follow these procedures for
proper assembly.
Changing/Installing Batteries
The micro CA-300 is supplied without the
battery installed. If the battery indicator displays , the battery needs to be recharged.
Re move the battery prior to long term storage
to avoid battery leakage.
1. Squeeze the battery clips
and pull to remove battery compart-
5)
(See Figure
ment cover. If needed, slide battery out.
Figure 5 – Battery Compartment Cover
Figure 6 – Removing/Installing Battery
2. Insert contact end of battery into the in-
Figure 6
spection tool, as shown in
.
3. Replace battery compartment cover.
Powering with the AC Adapter
The micro CA-300 Inspection Camera can al so be powered using the supplied AC Adapter.
1. Open the right side port cover
2. With dry hands, plug the AC adapter into
the outlet.
3. Insert the AC adapter barrel plug into
the port marked “DC 5V”.
(Figure 3).
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Figure 7 – Powering the Unit with AC Adapter
Installing the Imager Head
Cable or Extension Cables
To use the micro CA-300 Inspection Cam er a,
the imager head cable must be connected
to the handheld display unit. To connect the
cable to the handheld display unit, make sure
the camera socket key and display unit socket
(Figure 8)
slot
they are aligned, finger tighten the knurled
knob to hold the connection in place.
are properly aligned. Once
micro CA-300 Inspection Camera
To connect, hold the imager head as shown in
Figure 9
cessory over the flats of the imager head.
Then rotate the accessory a 1/4 turn to retain.
. Slip the semicircle end of the ac-
Installing SD™ Card
Open the left side port cover
cess the SD card slot. Insert the SD card into
the slot making sure the contacts are facing towards you and the angled portion of the card is
facing down
installed one way – do not force. When an
SD card is installed, a small SD card icon will
appear in the upper left hand portion of the
screen, along with the number of images or
length of video that can be stored on the SD
card.
(Figure 10)
(Figure 4)
. SD cards can only be
to ac-
Figure 8 – Cable Connections
3' (90 cm) and 6' (180 cm) cable extensions are
available to increase the length of your camera
cable up to 30 feet (9 m). To install an extension, first remove the camera head cable from
the display unit by loosening the knurled knob.
Connect the extension to the handheld as described above
end of the camera head cable to the slotted
end of the extension and finger tighten the
knurled knob to hold the connection in place.
(Figure 8)
. Connect the keyed
Installing Accessories
The three included accessories, (Hook, Mag net, Mirror) all attach to the imager head the
same way.
Accessory
Figure 9 – Installing an Accessory
Figure 10 – Inserting the SD Card
Pre-Operation
Inspection
WARNING
Before each use, inspect your Inspec tion Camera and correct any problems
to reduce the risk of serious injury from
electric shock and other causes and
prevent tool damage.
1. Make sure the unit is OFF.
2. Remove the battery and inspect it for
signs of dam age. Re place battery if necessary. Do not use Inspection Camera if
the battery is damaged.
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3. Clean any oil, grease or dirt from the e quip ment. This aids inspection and helps
prevent the tool from slipping from your
grip.
4. Inspect micro CA-300 Inspection Camera
for any broken, warn, miss ing or binding parts or any condition which may
prevent safe and normal operation.
5. Inspect the camera head lens for condensation. To avoid damaging the unit, do
not use the camera if condensation forms
inside the lens. Let the water evaporate
before using.
6. Inspect the full length of the cable for
cracks or damage. A damaged cable
could allow water to enter the unit and increase the risk of electrical shock.
7. Check to make sure the connections between the handheld unit, extension cables
and imager cable are tight. All connections must be properly assembled for the
cable to be water resistant. Con firm unit is
properly assembled.
8. Check that the warning label is present,
firmly attached and readable
Figure 11 – Warning Label
(Figure 11)
9. If any issues are found during the inspection, do not use the inspection camera until it has been properly serviced.
10. With dry hands, re-install the battery.
11. Press and hold the Power Button for one
second. The imager lights should come
on, then a splash screen will appear.
Once the camera is ready, a live image of
what the camera sees is displayed on
the screen. Con sult the
Troubleshooting
section of this manual if no picture appears.
12. Press and hold the Power Button for one
second to turn camera OFF.
Tool and Work Area
Set-Up
WARNING
Set up the micro CA-300 In spec tion Cam era and work area according to these
procedures to reduce the risk of injury
from electrical shock, entanglement and
other causes and prevent tool damage.
1. Check work area for:
• Adequate lighting
• Flammable liquids, vapors or dust that
may ignite. If present, do not work in
area until sources have been identified
and corrected. The micro CA-300 In spection Camera is not explosion proof
and can cause sparks.
• Clear, level, stable, dry place for opera-
.
tor. Do not use the inspection camera
while standing in water.
2. Examine the area or space that you will
be inspecting and determine if the micro
CA-300 Inspection Camera is the correct
piece of equipment for the job.
• Determine the access points to the
space. The minimum opening the cam era head can fit through is approximate -
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ly
/4" (19 mm) in diameter for the 17
mm camera head.
• Determine the distance to the area to
be inspected. Extensions can be add ed
to the camera to reach up to 30' (9 m).
• Determine if there are any obstacles
that would require very tight turns in
the cable. The inspection camera ca ble
can go down to a 5" (127 mm) radius
without damage.
• Determine if there is any electrical pow -
er supplied to the area to be inspected.
If so, the power to the area must be
turned OFF to reduce the risk of electric
shock. Use appropriate lock out procedures to prevent the power from
being turned back on during the inspection.
• Determine if any liquids will be encoun-
tered during the inspection. The cable
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and imager head are waterproof to a
depth of 10' (3 m). Greater depths may
cause leakage into the cable and imager and cause electric shock or damage the equipment. The handheld display unit is water resistant (IP65) but
should not be submerged in water.
• Determine if any chemicals are present, especially in the case of drains. It is
important to understand the specific
safety measures required to work a round any chemicals present. Contact
the chemical manufacturer for required
information. Chemicals may damage or
degrade the inspection camera.
• Determine the temperature of the area
and items in the area. The working
temperature of the inspection camera is
between 32 to 130°F (0 to 55°C). Use
in areas outside of this range or contact
with hotter or colder items could cause
camera damage.
• Determine if any moving parts are present in the area to be inspected. If so,
these parts must be deactivated to prevent movement during inspection to
reduce the risk of entanglement. Use
appropriate lock out procedures to prevent the parts from moving during the
inspection.
If the micro CA-300 Inspection Camera is not
the correct piece of equipment for the job,
other inspection equipment is available from
RIDGID. For a complete listing of RIDGID
products, see the RIDGID catalog, online at
www.RIDGID.com or www.RIDGID.eu.
3. Make sure the micro CA-300 Inspec tion
Camera has been properly inspect ed
before each use.
4. Install the correct accessories for the application.
the risk of injury from electrical shock,
entanglement and other causes.
1. Make sure that the Inspection Camera
and work area have been properly set up
and that the work area is free of bystand ers and other distractions.
2. Press and hold the Power Button for two
seconds. The imager lights should come
ON, then a splash screen will appear.
This screen tells you the device is booting
up. Once the product is fully powered
up, the screen will automatically switch to
the live screen.
Figure 12 – Splash Screen
(Note: Version will change with each
firmware update.)
Live Screen
The live screen is where you will do most of
your work. A live image of what the camera
sees is displayed on the screen. You can zoom,
adjust LED brightness and take images or
video from this screen.
The screen has a status bar at the top showing
the tool mode, zoom, SD™ card icon if inserted, available memory and speaker/mic
ON/OFF. The bottom bar shows information
about date and time if time stamp is ON.
Status
Bar
Operating Instructions
WARNING
Always wear eye protection to protect
your eyes against dirt and other foreign
objects.
Follow operating instructions to reduce
Information
Bar
Figure 13 – Live Screen
When the Inspection Camera is turned ON, the
default mode is for capturing still images.
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