Ridgid Ridgid CS6 Manual

Operator’s Manual

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WARNING!

Read this manual careful­ly before using this tool.
Failure to understand and
follow the contents of this
manual may result in elec­trical shock, fire, and/or se­rious injury.

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No.

Original Instructions – English – 1

Table of Contents

Introduction

Regulatory Statements ...............................................................................................................................................4

Safety Symbols ...........................................................................................................................................................4

General Safety Rules

Work Area Safety ........................................................................................................................................................ 5

Electrical Safety .......................................................................................................................................................... 5

Personal Safety ..........................................................................................................................................................5

Equipment Use and Care ...........................................................................................................................................6

Battery Use and Care .................................................................................................................................................6

Pre-Operation Inspection

Specific Safety Information

See Snake CS6 Safety ...............................................................................................................................................7

Product Overview

Description .................................................................................................................................................................8

Specifications .............................................................................................................................................................9

Standard Equipment ................................................................................................................................................... 9

System Components .................................................................................................................................................. 9

Keypad Overview...................................................................................................................................................... 11

Operating Instructions

Placement ................................................................................................................................................................ 13

Connecting to a Camera Reel .................................................................................................................................. 13

Powering the CS6 ..................................................................................................................................................... 14

Integrated Counter .................................................................................................................................................... 15

Inspection Overview

Capturing Media ....................................................................................................................................................... 16

Interface Icons .......................................................................................................................................................... 16

Custom Overlay ........................................................................................................................................................ 18

Locating the Sonde ..................................................................................................................................................20

Line Tracing the Push Cable .....................................................................................................................................21

Job Review ............................................................................................................................................................... 22

Managing Jobs

Job List ..................................................................................................................................................................... 25

USB Options .............................................................................................................................................................26

Job Settings ..............................................................................................................................................................27

System Settings

Overlay Details .........................................................................................................................................................28

Restoring System Settings........................................................................................................................................28

Delivering Reports .................................................................................................................................................... 28

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Software

HQ Software .............................................................................................................................................................29

Updating CS6 Software ............................................................................................................................................30

Maintenance and Support

Cleaning ...................................................................................................................................................................31

Accessories .............................................................................................................................................................. 31

Transport and Storage .............................................................................................................................................. 31

Service and Repair ................................................................................................................................................... 32

Disposal ....................................................................................................................................................................32

Battery Disposal .......................................................................................................................................................32

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................................33

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Introduction

The warnings, cautions, and instructions dis­cussed in this manual cannot cover all possi-

ble conditions and situations that may occur. It
must be understood by the operator that com­mon sense and caution are factors which cannot
be built into this product, but must be supplied
by the operator.

Safety Symbols

In this 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.

Regulatory Statements

The EC Declaration of Conformity (890-011-

320.10) will accompany this manual as a sepa­rate booklet when required.

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules.

Operation is subject to the following two condi­tions: (1) This device may not cause harmful in­terference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

DANGER

DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE

NOTICE indicates information that relates
to the protection of property.

This symbol means read the manual carefully
before using the equipment. The 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 electrical shock.

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General Safety Rules

WARNING

Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to
follow the warnings and instructions may result in
electrical 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 atmo-

spheres, such as in the presence of flammable liq­uids, gases, or dust. Equipment can create sparks

which may ignite the dust or fumes.

• Keep children and bystanders away while operat-
ing equipment. Distractions can cause you to lose
control.

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 injury.

• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
Loose clothes, jewelry, and long hair can be caught in
moving parts.

• Practice good hygiene. Use hot, soapy water to wash
hands and other body parts exposed to drain contents
after handling or using drain inspection equipment. To
prevent contamination from toxic or infectious mate­rial, do not eat or smoke while operating or handling
drain inspection equipment.

• Always use appropriate personal protective equip-

ment when handling and using equipment in
drains. Drains may contain chemicals, bacteria, and

other substances that may be toxic, infectious, and
cause burns or other issues. Appropriate personal pro­tective equipment always includes safety glasses and
may include a dust mask, hard hat, hearing protection,
drain cleaning gloves or mitts, latex or rubber gloves,
face shields, goggles, protective clothing, respirators,
and steel toed, non-skid footwear.

• Avoid traffic. Pay attention to moving vehicles when
using on or near roadways. Wear high-visibility cloth­ing or reflector vests.

Electrical Safety

• Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded 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 condi-
tions. Water entering equipment will increase the risk
of electrical shock.

• Keep all electrical connections dry and off the
ground. Touching equipment or plugs with wet hands
can increase the risk of electrical shock.

• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for car-
rying, pulling, or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord
away from heat, oil, sharp edges, and moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of elec­trical shock.

• If operating equipment in a damp location is un-

avoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the

risk of electrical shock.

• If using drain cleaning equipment and drain in-

spection equipment at the same time, wear RIDGID
drain cleaning gloves. Never grasp the rotating drain

cleaning cable with anything else, including other
gloves or a rag which can become wrapped around
the cable and cause hand injuries. Only wear latex
or rubber gloves underneath RIDGID drain cleaner
gloves. Do not use damaged drain cleaning gloves.

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Equipment Use and Care

• Do not force equipment. Use the correct equipment
for your application. The correct equipment does the
job better and more safely.

Battery Use and Care

• Use equipment only with specifically designed
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may

create a risk of injury and/or fire.

• Do not use equipment if the power switch does not
turn it on and off. Any equipment that cannot be con­trolled with the power switch is dangerous and must
be repaired.

• Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or

the battery pack from the equipment before mak­ing adjustments, changing accessories, or storing.

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 misalignment or bind-
ing of moving parts, 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.

• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. This enables better control of the equip­ment in unexpected situations.

• 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 can result in a hazardous situation.

• Use only accessories that are recommended by
the manufacturer for your equipment. Accessories
that may be suitable for one piece of equipment may
become hazardous when used with other equipment.

• Recharge only with the charger specified by the
manufacturer. A charger suitable for one type of bat­tery pack may create a risk of fire when used with an­other battery pack.

• Do not cover charger while in use. Proper ventila-
tion is required for correct operation. Covering charger
in use could result in fire.

• Use and store batteries and chargers in dry, ap-

propriate temperature areas according to their
documentation. Extreme temperatures and moisture

can damage batteries and result in leakage, electrical
shock, fire or burns.

• Do not probe the battery with conductive objects.
Shorting of battery terminals may cause sparks, burns,
or electrical shock. When the battery pack is not in use,
keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips,
coins, keys, nails, screws or any other small metal ob­ject that can make a connection from one terminal to
the other. Shorting the battery terminals may cause
burns or a fire.

• Under abusive conditions, liquid may eject from
battery; avoid contact. If contact occurs, flush with
water. If liquid contacts eyes, seek medical help. Liquid
ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.

• Properly dispose of batteries. Exposure to high tem-
peratures can cause the batteries to explode; do not
dispose of in a fire. Some countries have regulations
concerning battery disposal. Follow all applicable reg­ulations.

• Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and
grease. Clean handles give better control of the equip­ment.

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Pre-Operation Inspection

Specic Safety Information

WARNING

To reduce the risk of serious injury from electrical
shock or other causes, and to prevent damage to
your equipment, inspect all equipment and correct
any problems before each use.

To inspect all equipment, follow these steps:

1. Power off your equipment.

2. Disconnect and inspect all cords, cables, and con­nectors for damage or modification.

3. Clean any dirt, oil, or other contamination from your
equipment to ease inspection and to prevent it from
slipping from your grip during transportation or use.

4. Inspect your equipment for any broken, worn, miss­ing, misaligned, or binding parts, or any other con­dition which might prevent safe, normal operation.

5. Refer to the instructions for all other equipment to
inspect and make sure it is in good, usable condi­tion.

6. Check your work area for the following:

• Adequate lighting.

• The presence of flammable liquids, vapors, or
dust that may ignite. If present, do not work in
area until sources have been identified and cor­rected. The equipment is not explosion proof.
Electrical connections can cause sparks.

• A clear, level, stable, and dry place for the oper­ator. Do not use the equipment while standing
in water.

7. Examine the job to be done and determine the cor­rect equipment for the task.

8. Observe the work area and erect barriers as neces­sary to keep bystanders away.

WARNING

This section contains important safety information
that is specific to the See Snake CS6. Read these pre­cautions carefully before using the CS6 to reduce
the risk of electrical shock, fire, and/or serious injury.

SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!

See Snake CS6 Safety

• Read and understand this manual, the camera reel
manual, and the instructions for any other equip­ment you are using before operating the equip­ment. Failure to follow all instructions may result in

property damage and/or serious injury. Keep this man­ual with the equipment for future use.

• Operating the equipment while in water increases
the risk of electrical shock. Do not operate the CS6
if the operator or equipment are standing in water.

• The CS6’s battery and other electrical equipment
and connections are not waterproof. Do not expose
the equipment to wet locations.

• The CS6 is not designed to provide high voltage
protection and isolation. Do not use where a danger
of high voltage contact is present.

• Only power the CS6 with a compatible battery or a
double insulated AC adapter. The AC adapter is in­tended for indoor use only. When powered by a battery,
protect the CS6 from exposure to weather.

• Do not expose the CS6 to mechanical shocks. Ex-
posure to mechanical shocks can damage equipment
and increases the risk of serious injury.

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Product Overview

Description

The See Snake CS6 is a compact, portable digital report­ing monitor which you can use as a simple monitor or,
when a USB drive is inserted, an advanced recording
monitor with built-in reporting capabilities.

With the CS6 you’ll be able to deliver a USB drive con­taining a professional, automatically generated report of
the inspection to your customer. Having this capability
built into the CS6 means you can deliver impressive re­ports without loading media and editing jobs as a sec­ondary step.

While the CS6 can connect to any See Snake cam­era reel, it conveniently docks onto the See Snake Max
rM200 for ease of transport and storage. The CS6 is de­signed to dock onto the See Snake Max rM200, com­pleting the See Snake Max rM200 Diagnostic System. A
complete See Snake Max Diagnostic System includes a
transport case, a drum with camera and push cable, and
a digital reporting monitor.

HQ is software that gives you the ability to manage jobs,
organize media and job information, and generate re­ports for customers.

The included 8GB USB drive comes with HQ preloaded.
Connect the USB drive to your computer to automatical­ly install HQ and register your CS6. You can also install
HQ from the included disk or download the latest version
from www.hq.see snake.com.

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Specifications

Weight 1.6 kg [3.6 lb]

Dimensions

Length 362 mm [14.2 in]

Width 165 mm [6.5 in]

Standard Equipment

• See Snake CS6

• AC Adapter

• 8 GB USB Drive (with HQ preloaded)

• Operator’s Manual

• Product Video

Height 128 mm [5 in]

18 V Li-Ion

Power Source

Power Rating 16-25 VDC, 25 W

Display

Type Color LCD

Size

Resolution

Brightness 500 Cd/m2

Media

Video

Autolog video

rechargeable battery
or optional AC adapter

115 mm × 86 mm
[4.5 in × 3.4 in]

VGA
640 × 480 pixels

MPEG4 (H.264)
30 FPS

MPEG4 (H.264)
Low, variable frame
rate for decreased file
size

System Components

Front Cover

USB Port Cover

Handle

Kick Stand

Photos JPG

Audio

Transfer Method USB drive

Operating Environment

Temperature*

Storage temperature

Relative humidity 5 to 95 percent

Altitude 4,000 m [13,120 ft]

*The AC adapter is rated for 0°C to 40°C [32°F to
104°F]. When working in temperatures outside the
range of 0°C to 40°C [32°F to 104°F], do not use the
AC adapter.

Integrated microphone
and speaker

0°C to 40°C
[32°F to 104°F]

-10°C to 70°C
[14°F to 158°F]

LCD Display

Microphone

Speaker

USB Port

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Keypad

Serial Number Label

Transmitter Clip-On Terminal

Front Cover and Kick Stand

The front cover reduces glare when open, and pro­tects the LCD display when closed. Keep the front cover
closed to protect the display during transport.

Use the kick stand to adjust the angle of your display for
better visibility and stability. During transport, flip up the
kick stand.

USB Port Cover

Close the USB port cover to protect the USB drive and
USB port during inspections and transport.

Note: The maximum USB drive length for the USB port
cover to close is 50mm [2in].

Docking Handle

The CS6 is designed to dock onto the See Snake Max
rM200, but it can also fit into the dock for the See Snake
microReel, microDrain, and nanoReel. A docking han­dle is standard equipment for the rM200 or can be pur­chased as an accessory for use with other reels.

See Snake System
Connection Socket

Connection Icons

Transmitter Clip-On Terminal

USB Port

Functional Earth

See Snake System Cable Connection

Battery Shoe

To secure the CS6 onto the rM200, wrap the docking
handle’s velcro strap over the CS6’s handle. The CS6
may fall out of the docking handle if it is not secured by
the velcro strap.

Note: Refer to the See Snake Max rM200 manual for in­structions on how to install the docking handle.

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Keypad Overview

LED Brightness Key

Text Key

Arrow Keys

Menu Key

Photo Key

Review Key

Video Key

Autolog Key

Job Manager Key

Zero Key

Keys and Functions

Power Key Power the system on and off.

Select Key

Arrow Keys

Menu Key

Select highlighted items and apply changes. When a recording is in progress,
press to pause and resume video and Autolog video recordings.

Navigate through menus and screens and increase or decrease volume during
playback.

Open the menu to edit settings, reel options, LCD settings, time, date, region
options, view battery, and other information. Press to exit out of tabs and screens.

Microphone Mute Key

Image Flip Key

Power Key

Sonde Key

Select Key

Photo Key

Video Key Start and stop video recording.

Autolog Key

Text Key Enter text to display as an on-screen custom overlay.

Review Key

Job Manager Key

Microphone Mute Key

LED Brightness Key

Take a photo. Photos can be taken anytime during video or Autolog video
recording and while the recording is stopped or paused.

Start and stop Autolog video recording. If a USB drive is inserted, use to quick­start an inspection. Do two things with one key press: power on the system and
start recording Autolog video.

Open the Job Review screen to review captured media, playback videos, add
notes, enter customer and job location information, and preview the report for the
open job.

Open the Job Manager to view the job list, create a new job, preview an existing
job, enter company information, or delete jobs from the USB drive.

Enable or disable the microphone. Can also be used to mute audio during video
playback.

Control the brightness of the LEDs in the camera. Press to cycle through
brightness levels or press once and use the Arrow keys to increase or decrease
the brightness.

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Keys and Functions

A short press (<1 second) rotates the image 180 degrees during live view.

Image Flip Key

Sonde Key Enable or disable the sonde.

Zero Key

The rotated image appears in captured media. You can also use it to flip the
entire user interface 180 degrees for situations where your equipment setup is
restricted. A long press (>3 seconds) rotates the user interface.

A long press (>3 seconds) sets the system measurement to zero at the beginning
of an inspection. Use a short press (<1 second) to take a temporary segment
measurement. A second short press will end temporary segment measurement
and return to system measurement.
Note: The temporary segment measurement appears in brackets.

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Operating Instructions

WARNING

Wear appropriate protective equipment such as latex
or rubber gloves, goggles, face shields, and respira­tors when inspecting drains that might contain haz­ardous chemicals or bacteria. Always wear eye pro­tection against dirt and other foreign objects.

Do not operate the CS6 if you or the equipment are
standing in water. Operating the equipment while
in water increases the risk of electrical shock. Rub­ber-soled, non-slip shoes can help prevent slipping
and electrical shock on wet surfaces.

Placement

When arranging your equipment at a work site, position
the CS6 so the keypad is easy to reach and the display
faces away from direct sunlight. Place the See Snake
camera reel near the pipe entrance to make it easier
to manipulate the push cable while viewing the display.
Make sure the CS6 and See Snake camera reel are sta­ble.

NOTICE

When used outdoors or in wet locations,

use battery power only. Protect the bat­tery from precipitation.

Connecting to a Camera Reel

The CS6 can connect to any See Snake camera reel with
the See Snake system cable.

1. Unwrap the system cable from the cable wraps.

2. Pull back the outer locking sleeve on the system
cable connector.

3. Align the connector ridge and plastic guide pin with
the socket and push the connector straight in.

4. Tighten the outer locking sleeve.

NOTICE

Guide Pin

Socket

5. Power on the system:

Note: A USB drive must be inserted to capture
media.

Only twist the outer locking sleeve. To
prevent damage to the pins, never bend
or twist the connector.

Connector Ridge

Outer Locking Sleeve

• Press the Power key to power on the system.

• Press the Autolog key to quick-start an inspec­tion. Do two things with one key press: power on
the system and start recording Autolog video.

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Powering the CS6

Power Icons

The battery is fully charged.

The battery is partially charged.

AC Adapter

WARNING

The battery is low.

Replace the battery.

The AC adapter is connected.

18 V Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery

WARNING

Only use the CS6 with a compatible battery. Use of
any other batteries may create a risk of fire and/or
injury.

The CS6 is powered by a compatible 18 V Li-Ion re­chargeable battery. Slide the battery into the battery shoe
and lock into place.

To prevent data loss when the low battery warning dis­plays and the battery icon flashes, stop any in-prog­ress recordings and power off the system as soon as
the check mark displays. Resume use after the battery
has been recharged or replaced.

When the battery reaches a critical level, the system
stops any in-progress recordings and powers off. Data
may be lost. Resume use after the battery has been re­charged or replaced.

The AC adapter is not waterproof and is intended for
indoor use only. To prevent electrical shock, do not
use with an AC adapter outdoors or in wet locations.

The CS6 can be powered with an optional AC adapter.
Slide the AC adapter into the battery shoe and lock into
place.

NOTICE

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Observe your battery’s charge status
closely. Using a battery with an extreme­ly low charge may result in unexpected
power loss, which may result in data
loss and corruption.

Integrated Counter

All See Snake Max camera reels and many original See­Snake camera reels come equipped with an integrat­ed counter. The integrated counter measures the total
length of the extended push cable, or system measure­ment.

The integrated counter can also be used to measure a
segment from a temporary zero point, such as a pipe
head or joint, while still keeping track of the system mea­surement.

System Measurement

Set the system starting zero point wherever you want
your inspection measurement to begin. This may be at
the pipe entrance or it may be farther down the line.

Press and hold the Zero key for three seconds to
set the system measurement to zero.

Inspection Overview

The See Snake CS6 can be used for basic or ad­vanced pipe inspections. To perform a basic in­spection, connect the CS6 to a See Snake camera
reel, power on the system, push the push cable
through the pipe, and observe the display. An ad­vanced inspection additionally involves capturing
media and delivering reports to your customer.

1. Place the See
CS6 near the pipe entrance.

onnect the CS6 to the camera reel with the

2.

C
system cable.

3.

ress the Power key

P
tem. Alternatively, insert a USB drive into the
monitor’s USB port and press the Autolog key

to quick-start the inspection.

e camera reel and the

Snak

to power on the sys-

Temporary Segment Measurement

To measure a temporary segment distance during an in­spection, press the Zero key to set a temporary zero
point. The temporary zero point is indicated with brack­ets. To clear the temporary segment measurement and
return to the system measurement, press the Zero key

again.

Measurement Display

The system measurement is displayed in the bottom left
corner of the screen. A temporary segment measure­ment is represented by brackets.

Inspection start point. System
measurement is set to zero.

Distance from system zero start point.

Temporary segment measurement
start point.

Distance from temporary zero start
point.

4.Carefully put the camera into the pipe. Pro­tect the push cable from sharp edges at the
pipe entrance.

5.Push the camera through the pipe and ob­serve the display.

6. Advanced Options:

Set the s

•
porary segment distance measurement.

C

apture media.

•

A

•

dd custom overlay.

Locat

•

R

eview the job, playback captured media,

•
and preview the report.

Deliv

7.

er the USB drive directly to your custom­er or insert the USB drive into your computer
to edit in HQ.

ystem zero point, or take a tem-

e an inspection point or path.

Return to measuring from the start
zero.

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Capturing Media

The CS6 does not have internal storage. A USB drive
with available space must be inserted to capture media
and create reports. Media automatically saves to the
open job as it is captured, continuously throughout the
inspection. Each job then generates a report which in­cludes captured media, company and customer informa­tion, and notes.

Reviewing Recent Captures

Press the Review key to view the most recent capture.
Use this key to easily playback a video or Autolog video
recording. From the job review screen you can review all
the captured media in the open job and access the re­port preview. Press the Menu key to exit and return to
live view.

A USB drive is not necessary for basic inspections, in­cluding live view, operating the sonde, setting zero
points, or controlling the camera brightness.

Interface Icons

A USB drive is inserted. The bar below the
USB drive indicates the remaining capacity
on the USB drive.

Captured media is actively being written
to the USB drive. The percentage shown
represents how much of the captured
media has been written. In this example, 99
percent of the captures have been saved
to the USB drive. Do not remove the USB
drive.

Captured media is being processed and
saved to the USB drive. Do not remove the
USB drive.

Processing is complete and all the media
has been saved. It is safe to remove the
USB drive.

Taking Photos

Press the Photo key to take a photo. The photo icon
displays briefly and the photo is automatically saved onto
the USB drive in the open job.

Recording Autolog Video

Press the Autolog key to start and stop recording
Autolog video. When Autolog video is recording, the LED
below the key is lit and a red Autolog video icon is dis­played.

Pause the Autolog video recording by pressing the Se­lect key . When the Autolog video recording is paused
the red Autolog video icon changes to a black Autolog
video pause icon . Resume Autolog video recording by
pressing the Select key again.

To stop an Autolog video recording, press the Autolog
key . The black Autolog video icon indicates that
the Autolog video recording is stopping and processing.
Wait for a moment while the recording is processed and
saved to the open job. The check mark means the re­cording has been successfully processed and saved to
the USB drive.

A job is open.

The live view image is flipped.

NOTICE

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Premature removal of the USB drive may
result in data loss and corruption.

Use Autolog video recording to quick-start an inspec­tion. When the system is off, press the Autolog key
to power on and automatically begin recording Autolog
video. When prompted, choose Create new job or Ap­pend to most recent job.

Note: You cannot power off the system by pressing the
Autolog key .

What is Autolog Video?

Autolog videos are made of continuous audio recording
and variable frame rate compressed video. The video
compression rate of Autolog video is approximately one­tenth the size of traditional video recording. Autolog video
looks similar to traditional video recordings but achieves
a much higher compression level (lower file size) by cap­italizing on the static nature of pipe inspection video and
updating the image more slowly when the camera is not
moving.

Recording Video

Press the Video key to start and stop recording video.
When video is recording, the LED below the key is lit and
a red video icon is displayed.

Pause the video recording by pressing the Select key .
When the video recording is paused, the red video icon
changes to a black video pause icon . Resume video
recording by pressing the Select key again.

To stop a video recording press the Video key . The
black video icon indicates that the video recording is
stopping and processing. Wait for a moment while the re­cording processes and saves to the open job. The check
mark means the recording has been successfully pro­cessed and saved to the USB drive.

When the camera is moving through the pipe, Autolog
video records five images per second to provide context.
When the camera stops moving, Autolog video records
one image every five seconds.

The substantial decrease in file size, compared to tra­ditional video recording, makes storage and transfer of
files easier and less expensive. The Autolog key can
be used to quick-start an inspection. Press it when the
system is off and it will power on the unit, create a new
job, and start an Autolog video recording. With Autolog
video you can record the entire pipe inspection in a small
file format while recording video and taking pictures.

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Recording Audio

Press the Microphone Mute key to enable or disable
audio recording. When the microphone is enabled, the
LED below the key is lit, and the microphone icon is yel­low . When video is recording and the microphone is
enabled, the microphone icon is red . The microphone
icon is gray when the microphone is disabled.

By default, the microphone is enabled and audio records
continuously during both Autolog video and video re­cording so your narrations are intact and uninterrupted.
When video or Autolog video recording is paused, audio
is also paused.

During playback, press the Up and Down Arrow keys

to adjust the volume of the recorded audio.

Multi-Capture

Video and Autolog video can be recorded simultaneous­ly and independently of each other. Both recording types
can be started and stopped without affecting the other.
Pausing will affect both recording types. Photos can be
taken during video and Autolog video recording.

Custom Overlay

Note: See the Overlay Details section for configuration
details for time/date and count display.

Custom overlay text is superimposed onto the video
image and is a permanent part of the captured media
files (photos, video, and Autolog video). The custom
overlay appears on captured media until deleted.

Date/Time Overlay

Count Overlay

Custom Overlay Icons

Move

Save

Discard Discard changes and exit.

Note: Some See Snake camera reels are equipped with
a counter that generates text which can be superim­posed onto the camera image. The counter’s title fea­tures are controlled by the reel’s counter keypad and
are independent from the CS6. You cannot edit or re­move on-screen text created by the CS6 keypad with
the reel’s counter keypad.

Adjust the position of the text
box.

Save text so that it appears in
all media.

Custom Overlay

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Adding Custom Overlay

1. Press the Text key to open the text box.

2. Press the Select key to open the on-screen key­board.

• Use the Arrow keys to highlight characters
and press the Select key to enter them.

• To save the text, highlight the save icon
and press the Select key .

3. Reposition the text wherever you want it on the
screen by highlighting and selecting the move icon

. Use the Arrow keys to move the text box and

press the Select key to save the placement.

4. Highlight the save icon and press the Select key

to superimpose the text onto the video image

and exit back to live view.

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Delete or Edit Custom Overlay

To delete or edit existing overlay text, press the Text key

, highlight either Yes, delete or No, edit, and press the

Select key .

Locating the Sonde

Many See Snake camera reels have an integrated sonde
which you can use to locate a point of interest in the
pipe. The sonde is located in the spring and is assem­bled between the end of the push cable and the camera.
The sonde transmits a locatable 512Hz signal that can
be detected by receivers such as the RIDGID SeekTech
SR-20, SR-24, SR-60, Scout™, or NaviTrack®II.

Press the Sonde key to enable or disable the sonde.
When the sonde is enabled, the LED by the keyis lit and
the sonde icon is displayed. The 512Hz sonde signal
can cause interference lines that may be visible on cap­tured media.

To locate the sonde, follow these steps:

1. Power on the receiver and set it to sonde mode.

2. Locate the sonde’s general direction so you know
which way the pipe goes:

• Enable the sonde and push the push cable no
more than 5 m [15 ft] into the pipe.

• Sweep the horizon with the receiver in a slow
arc.

3. The signal strength is highest where the receiver
detects the sonde.

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Note: For additional instructions on sonde locating, refer
to the manual for the receiver model you are using.

Line Tracing the Push Cable

You can locate the path of a pipe by line tracing the push
cable. This is especially useful for inspecting non-metal­lic or non-conductive pipes. Line trace the push cable by
using a transmitter to induce current onto the push cable.

Note: The CS6 must be powered on and connected to a
See Snake camera reel and transmitter to line trace the
push cable.

To line trace the push cable, follow these steps:

1. Push the transmitter’s ground stake into the ground
and clip one of the transmitter’s leads to it.

2. Clip the other lead to the transmitter clip-on terminal
on the back of the CS6.

4. Power on the receiver and set it to the same fre­quency as the transmitter.

5. Trace the line.

Note: For additional instructions on line tracing, refer to
the manuals for the transmitter and receiver models you
are using.

3. Power on the transmitter and set your desired fre­quency. For best results, use frequencies 33kHz
and higher.

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Job Review

Press the Review key to open the job review screen.
During an inspection, the job review screen opens onto
the most recently captured media. It is recommended to
stop active recordings before previewing as you cannot
view active recordings in progress.

Entering Job Details

You can add your company’s information, customer in­formation, and the job location from the contact tab ,
at the top of the job review screen. The information you
enter in the contact tab’s fields is used in the report
header.

From the job review screen you can view and edit the
open job’s captured media, add notes to individual cap­tures, choose which captures to include in the report,
enter customer information, and preview the report.

Job Review Tabs

Enter company information,

Contact

Photo View and add notes to photos.

Video

Autolog
Video

Notes

Recording

customer information, and job
location details.

Playback and add notes to
videos.

Playback and add notes to
Autolog videos.

A text bubble indicates that a
note has been added to this
capture.

The red dot means a recording
is in progress. You cannot
playback videos or Autolog
videos during recording.

1. Press the Review key and navigate to the con­tact tab .

2. Highlight the subject you want to enter information
for: company, customer, or address. Press the Se­lect key to open the text form.

3. Highlight the field you want to edit and press the
Select key to open the text box and use the on­screen keyboard to enter text.

Excluded
Media

Report
Information

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This individual capture is
marked as excluded and will
not appear in the report but is
still part of the job and present
on the inserted USB drive.

View media statistics such
as photo count, video count,
and Autolog video count. View
whether contact information
was entered into report. You
can preview the job report from
this screen.

Note: Refer to the Custom Overlay section for in­structions on how to use the on-screen keyboard.

4. Repeat for other fields and, when done, highlight
the save icon and press the Select key to save
and return to the contact tab .

Adding Notes to Media

You can add notes to individual captures (photos, videos,
or Autolog videos) from the job review screen.

1. Navigate to the capture you want to add a note to
and highlight Add notes.

2. Press the Select key to open the text box and use
the on-screen keyboard to enter text.

Note: Refer to the Custom Overlay section for in­structions on how to use the on-screen keyboard.

Excluding Media

By default, all captured media is included in the job re­port. If desired, you can mark specific captures to be ex­cluded from the report without deleting them from the job
permanently. This keeps the media on the USB drive but
omits it from your report.

1. Navigate to the media you want to exclude from the
report and press the Right Arrow key to highlight
the settings icon .

2. Press the Select key .

3. To save the note, highlight the save icon . To dis­card the note, highlight the discard icon .

4. Press the Select key .

Note: Text entered in the job review screen is saved to
the open job on the USB drive and transfers with the
media captures when imported into HQ.

3. Highlight Include in report and press the Select key
to toggle between include and exclude .

4. Press the Menu key to exit.

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Deleting Media

1. Navigate to the media you want to delete from the
job and press the Right Arrow key to highlight the
settings icon .

2. Press the Select key .

Previewing the Report

1. Navigate to the report information tab , at the bot­tom of the job review screen.

2. Highlight Preview report and press the Select key
.

3. Highlight the delete icon and press the Select
key .

4. Press the Menu key to exit.

Note: Deleting media from the job report permanently
deletes it from the job.

3. Press the Down Arrow key to scroll through the
report preview.

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4. Press the Menu key to exit.

Managing Jobs

All jobs saved on the USB drive are listed in the Job
Manager. Press the Job Manager key to access the
following tabs: Job list, USB options, and Job settings.

Job Manager Tabs

Contains a list of all the jobs
on the USB drive. Create

Job List

USB Options

Job Settings

Job List

Media automatically saves to the open job as it is cap­tured, continuously throughout the inspection. When a
job is open, the open job icon displays in live view and
in the job list.

new jobs or open and close
jobs. Preview the open job or
change which job is open.

Permanently delete all jobs
from the USB drive.

Add your company
information and choose to
have it automatically entered
in reports.

To capture media when no job is open, select Create
new job or Append to most recent job. New media saves
to your selection.

Create New Job

To create a new job, go to the job list tab , highlight
Create new job, and press the Select key . New jobs
are named according to the date and time they were cre­ated. When a new job is created, it becomes the open
job.

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Open Job/Preview Job

To open or preview jobs stored on the USB drive, go to
the job list tab , highlight the job you want to preview or
open, and press the Select key .

• Open job saves newly captured media to the high­lighted job.

• Preview job opens the job review screen and dis­plays all captured media and any job or customer
information that has been entered. You can also add
and edit customer and job information in the job re­view screen.

USB Options

The USB options tab shows the amount of space avail­able on the USB drive. The red section of the bar rep­resents the amount of data already on the USB drive and
the green section indicates how much space is available.
The check mark means that it is safe to remove the
USB drive.

Note: Premature removal of the USB drive may result in
data loss and corruption. The USB indicator LED flashes
when data is being written.

Delete All Jobs

To permanently delete all the jobs from the USB drive,
navigate to the USB options tab , highlight Delete See­Snake jobs, and press the Select key .

Note: If a job is already open, you can close the job from
this menu.

Note: You can only delete all jobs on the USB drive, not
individual jobs. To delete specific jobs, view the USB
drive in HQ.

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Job Settings

You can add your company information and choose
whether the information appears in the job report head­er by default.

1. Navigate to the job settings tab , highlight contact,
and press the Select key .

System Settings

Press the Menu key to access the menu tabs and edit
settings. Press the Arrow keys and Select key to
navigate through tabs, make selections, and to apply
changes. Press the Menu key to exit.

2. Highlight the field you want to edit and press the
Select key to open the text box and use the on­screen keyboard to enter text.

Note: Refer to the Custom Overlay section for in­structions on how to use the on-screen keyboard.

3. Repeat for other fields and, when done, highlight
the save icon and press the Select key .

4. In the job settings tab , highlight Always in report
and press the Select key to toggle between Yes
and No.

Menu Tabs

CS6
Settings

Reel
Options

LCD
Settings

Date/Time Modify the date and time.

Battery Info

Region
Options

About

Adjust speaker volume, sound
settings, and keyboard settings.

Set when and how overlay
details are displayed,
measurement units, and default
sonde settings.

Adjust LCD display brightness
and contrast.

View battery type, serial
number, voltage sense
information, temperature,
current sense, and power.

Change language and other
locale specific settings.

View software version
information and restore system
settings.

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Overlay Details

Overlay details include the date and time of the inspec­tion and the count measurement. You can choose when
and how these details are displayed on-screen and in
media. To make changes, navigate to the reel options tab

, highlight Overlay and press the Right Arrow key to

cycle through the options.

Overlay Details

Displays the date, time, and count
Display
Only

Video

Reel

measurement, but does not record on

media. Text size is adjustable for both

count and date/time.

Displays the date, time, and count

measurement, and records them to

media. Text size is preset for this mode.

Displays overlay entered on the drum

keypad of the connected reel. Text size

is preset for this mode.

Delivering Reports

One of the most valuable features of the CS6 is the abil­ity to automatically build comprehensive, professionally
formatted reports as you work, making it quick and easy
to deliver reports to customers. These reports greatly en­hance the way you communicate the results of your in­spections with customers. In many cases you can hand
your customer a USB drive containing a report before
leaving the job site.

When delivering reports without editing in HQ, you can
see a preview of the report on the CS6 or view it on a
computer before giving a USB drive to your customer.

To view a report on your computer, follow these steps:

1. Insert the USB drive into a computer.

2. Open the file named “report.html.”

Off

The date, time, and count

measurement are not displayed at all.

Restoring System Settings

You can restore system settings from the main menu.
Navigate to the about tab , highlight Restore system
settings, and press the Select key .

Note: The report opens in a web browser, howev­er an Internet connection is not necessary to view
the report.

3. Click on captured media to view full size photos and
to playback video and Autolog video.

4. Safely eject the USB drive from the computer.

To further customize the report or make additional edits,
insert the USB drive into a computer that has HQ in­stalled. HQ automatically imports jobs from the USB
drive.

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Software

HQ Software

HQ is software designed to make it easier
for you to manage media captured during
inspections. Use HQ to organize and ar-

chive jobs, media, store customer informa­tion, customize reports, generate DVDs, and distribute
complete reports or individual media to customers.

8 GB USB drive included with your CS6 has HQ

The
preloaded.
ensures that the serial number for your CS6 is correct­ly registered in the Equipment Locker. Alternatively, you
can install HQ from the included disk or download

latest version

the

Software updates for the CS6 are released through HQ.
You must register your CS6 in HQ’s Equipment Locker to
receive updates.

About HQ

HQ can be installed on PCs running Windows 7, Win­dows 8, or Windows 8.1. The software is translated into
18 languages and localized for use worldwide.

Installing HQ from the included USB drive

You can generate and email a printable PDF from HQ or
create a multimedia job report for digital or DVD distri­bution. It is easy to customize the pre-built report styles
to feature your company’s logo and contact information.
You can also add promotional or informational photos
and video clips to reports.

HQ offers an array of tools to manage, group, and back­up jobs, edit photos, create and edit video clips, add
notes, customer details, and job information.

Content
online service for storing and sharing inspection media
and reports.

in HQ can be uploaded to RIDGID Connect, an

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Updating CS6 Software

Register your CS6 in HQ’s Equipment Locker to be auto­matically notified when software updates become avail­able.

Note: FAT32 formatting is required for installing updates.
USB drives larger than 32GB cannot be used.

4. Insert a USB drive into the computer and follow
HQ’s instructions to proceed.

5. Safely eject the USB drive from the computer and
insert it into the CS6.

6. Power on the CS6 and press the Select key to
initiate the update. The system will verify, reboot, in­stall the update, and reboot again to complete the
process.

To update your system’s software, follow these steps:

1. Open HQ.

2. Click on the CS6 icon to see the Update Available
message.

3. Click on Download Latest Software.

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Maintenance and Support

Cleaning

WARNING

Transport and Storage

Store and transport your CS6 with the following in mind:

• Store in a locked area out of the reach of children
and people unfamiliar with its purpose.

• Store in a dry place to reduce risk of electrical shock.

• Store away from heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, and other products (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, disconnect
all cords and cables and remove the battery before
cleaning.

The best way to clean the CS6 is with a damp cloth.
Close the USB port cover before cleaning.

Do not allow any liquid to enter the CS6. Do not hose it
down. Do not use liquid or abrasive cleaners. Only clean
the display with cleaners approved for use on LCD dis­plays.

Accessories

Only use accessories designed and recommended
for use with the CS6. Accessories designed for use
with other tools may become hazardous when used
with the CS6.

The following RIDGID products have been designed for
use with the CS6:

• See Snake rM200

• Original See Snake Camera Reels

• See Snake Max Camera Reels

• Storage temperature should be -10°C to 70°C [14°F
to 158°F].

• Do not expose to heavy shocks or impacts during
transport.

• Remove the battery before shipping and before stor­ing for extended periods of time.

• Dual Battery Kit with Charger

• Single Battery Kit with Charger

• RIDGID AC Adapter

• RIDGID SeekTech or NaviTrack Receivers

• RIDGID SeekTech or NaviTrack Transmitters

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Service and Repair

Improper service or repair can cause the CS6 to be
unsafe to operate.

Service and repair of your See Snake equipment must be
performed at a RIDGID Independent Authorized Service
Center. To maintain the safety of the equipment, make
sure a qualified repair person services your CS6 using
only identical replacement parts. Discontinue using the
CS6, remove the battery, and contact service personnel
under any of the following conditions:

• If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into
the equipment.

• If the equipment does not operate normally when
operating instructions are followed.

• If the equipment has been dropped or damaged.

• If the equipment exhibits a distinct change in perfor­mance.

For information on your nearest RIDGID Independent
Service Center or any service or repair questions:

• Contact your local RIDGID distributor.

Disposal

Parts of your system contain valuable materials that can
be recycled. There are companies that specialize in re­cycling that may be found locally. Dispose of the compo­nents in compliance with all applicable regulations. Con­tact your local waste management authority for more
information.

For EC countries: Do not dispose of electri­cal equipment with household waste!

According to the European Guideline 2002/
96/EC for Waste Electrical and Electronic

Equipment and its implementation into nation­al legislation, electrical equipment that is no longer us­able must be collected separately and disposed of in an
environmentally correct manner.

Battery Disposal

RIDGID is licensed with the Call2Recycle®
program, operated by the Rechargeable
Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC
As a licensee, RIDGID pays the cost of re­cycling RIDGID rechargeable batteries.

™

).

In the USA and Canada, RIDGID and other battery sup­pliers use the Call2Recycle® program network of over
30,000
chargeable batteries. Return used batteries to a
col-lection location for recycling.

For EC countries: Defective or used battery packs/
batteries must be recycled according to the guideline
2006/66/EC.

collection locations to collect and recycle re-

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Troubleshooting

Problem Probable Fault Solution

Verify that the battery is a compatible model. Not all

System does not power
on

Unable to capture media No USB drive inserted

Power source

batteries that fit into the battery shoe are compatible.

Recharge the battery.

Switch to AC power.

Insert a USB drive. A USB drive must be inserted to
capture media.

Verify the USB drive you are using is working and not
corrupted or read-only.

Speakers are muted

No audio during playback

Settings need adjustment

Broken file warning
appears after inserting
the USB drive

Job Manager is empty No USB drive inserted

The display is dark or
hard to see

Low battery warning
appears

Count measurement
accuracy is unreliable

USB drive was removed
before data was fully written,
files may be corrupted

Glare on the display Position the display facing away from direct sunlight.

LCD settings

Camera LED settings

Low battery

The drum’s integrated
counter settings are
incorrect for the drum or
push cable

Counting from the wrong
zero point

Verify the LED below the Microphone Mute key is lit
and the icon is yellow .

Go to the settings tab to adjust the speaker volume
and microphone gain settings.

Select the repair option when prompted to attempt a
file recovery.

Insert a USB drive. Job data is stored on the USB
drive only. The CS6 does not have internal memory.

Go to the LCD settings tab to adjust the LCD display
settings.

Press the LED Brightness key to adjust the camera
LED brightness.

Power off to avoid data loss. Recharge the battery or
switch to AC power.

Verify the settings are correct for the cable length,
cable diameter, and drum.

Confirm measurement starts from the intended zero
point.

No live view

No power

Slip-ring assembly is
broken or there is a faulty
connection

System cable connection is
faulty

Check to make sure the battery is charged or the AC
adapter is properly connected.

Check all alignment and connection pins.

Check placement and pin condition in the slip-ring
assembly.

Check system cable connection. Make sure the
connector is pushed all the way in and the outer
locking sleeve is secure.

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