RIDGID SeeSnake CS10 Operator's Manual

Operator’s Manual

WARNING!

Read this Operator’s 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 personal injury.

Serial No.

Record product serial number below as it appears on the nameplate.

Table of Contents

Recording Form for Machine Serial Number �� 1 Safety Symbols �� 1 General Safety Rules

Work Area Safety ��1 Electrical Safety ��1 Personal Safety��1 Equipment Use and Care ��1 Battery Use and Care �� 2 Service �� 2

Specific Safety Information �� 2

CS10 Safety �� 2

Description, Specifications, and Standard Equipment

Description �� 3 Specifications �� 4 Standard Equipment �� 4

CS10 Components �� 4 Keypad and Icon Legends �� 5 Pre-Operation Inspection ��6 Work Area and Equipment Set Up

CS10 Placement �� 7

Connecting the CS10 ��8

Powering the CS10 �� 8 Interface Overview �� 9

Operating Instructions

Starting Up the CS10 �� 10 Jobs ��11 Recording Autolog Video ��11

Recording Video ��11 Taking Photos ��11 Adjusting Settings �� 13

Delivering Reports by USB Thumb Drive �� 14

SeeSnake HQ Software �� 14

Maintenance Instructions

Software Updates �� 15

Cleaning �� 15

Accessories �� 16 Transport and Storage �� 16 Service and Repair �� 16 Disposal ��17 Battery Disposal ��17 Troubleshooting �� 18 Lifetime Warranty ��Back Cover

Other trademarks or trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products� RIDGID disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own�

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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

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 electrical shock�

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�

General Safety Rules

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� Equipment can

create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes�

• Keep children and bystanders away while

operating equipment� Distractions can cause you to lose control�

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

conditions� Water entering equipment will increase the risk of electrical shock�

• If operating equipment in a damp location is

unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter protected supply to reduce the risk of electric shock�

• Keep all electrical connections dry and off the

ground� Do not touch equipment or plugs with wet hands to reduce 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�

• Use personal protective equipment� Always wear

eye protection� The appropriate use of protective equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, a hard hat, and hearing protection will reduce personal injuries�

• Do not overreach� Keep proper footing and balance

at all times� This enables better control of the equipment in unexpected situations�

• Dress properly� Do not wear loose clothing or

jewelry� Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts� Loose clothes, jewelry, and long hair can be caught in moving parts�

• Do not abuse the cord� Never use the cord for

carrying, 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 electric shock�

Equipment Use and Care

• Do not force equipment� Use the correct equipment

for your application� The correct 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 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

binding 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�

• 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 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�

• Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and

grease� This allows for better control of the equipment�

water� If liquid contacts eyes, seek medical help� Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns�

• Use and store batteries and chargers in

dry, appropriate temperature areas� Extreme temperatures and moisture can damage batteries and result in leakage, electrical shock, fire or burns� See charger manual for more information�

• Do not cover charger while in use� Proper

ventilation is required for correct operation� Covering charger in use could result in fire�

• Properly dispose of batteries� Exposure to high

temperatures can cause the batteries to explode; do not dispose of in a fire� Some countries have regulations concerning battery disposal� Follow all applicable regulations�

Service

Ensure a qualified repair person services your equipment using only identical replacement parts to maintain the safety of the tool� Remove the batteries and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under any of the following conditions:

• If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into product�

• If the product does not operate normally when following the operating instructions�

• If the product has been dropped or damaged�

• When the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance�

Battery Use and Care

• 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�

• Use equipment only with specifically designated

battery packs� Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire�

• Do not probe 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 other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another� Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire�

• Under abusive conditions, liquid may eject from

battery; avoid contact� If contact occurs, flush with

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Specic Safety Information

WARNING

This section contains important safety information that is specific to the CS10� Read these precautions carefully before using the CS10 to reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or other serious personal injury�

SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!

Keep this manual with the equipment for use by the operator�

CS10 Safety

• An improperly grounded electrical outlet can

cause electrical shock and/or severely damage equipment� Always check the work area for a

properly grounded electrical outlet� The presence of a three-prong or GFCI outlet does not ensure that the outlet is properly grounded� If in doubt, ensure a licensed electrician inspects the outlet�

• Only power the CS10 with the specified battery or

a double insulated power supply�

• Do not operate this equipment if operator or

machine is standing in water� Operating machine while in water increases the risk of electrical shock�

• The CS10 is not waterproof� Only the camera and

push cable are waterproof� To decrease the risk or electrical shock, do not expose the equipment to water or rain�

• Do not use where a danger of high voltage

contact is present� The equipment is not designed to provide high voltage protection and isolation�

• Read and understand this operator’s manual,

the SeeSnake Pipe Inspection Reel operator’s manual, the instructions for any other equipment in use, and all warnings before operating the CS10� Failure to follow instructions may result in

property damage and/or serious personal injury�

• Always use appropriate personal protective

equipment while handling and using equipment in drains� Drains may contain chemicals, bacteria,

and other substances that may be toxic or infectious, or that may cause burns or other issues� Appropriate personal protective equipment always includes safety glasses, but may also include drain cleaning gloves or mitts, latex or rubber gloves, face shields, goggles, protective clothing, respirators, and steel toed shoes�

• If using drain cleaning equipment at the same

time as using drain inspection equipment, wear RIDGID Drain Cleaning Gloves� Never grasp the

rotating drain cleaning cable with anything other than RIDGID Drain Cleaning Gloves, including a rag which can wrap around the cable and cause hand injuries� Only wear latex or rubber gloves under RIDGID Drain Cleaner Gloves� Do not use damaged drain cleaning gloves�

• 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�

• To prevent damage to the product and to decrease

the risk of injury, do not expose equipment to mechanical shocks�

The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed

in this operator’s manual cannot cover all possible

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�

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 Department at rtctechservices@emerson�com, or in the U�S� and Canada call 800-519-3456�

Description, Specications, and Standard Equipment

Description

The SeeSnake CS10 is a portable monitor and camera control unit designed to easily connect to any SeeSnake Reel and camera� The CS10 can capture audio, video, and still images and assemble them automatically into an HTML report on a USB thumb drive � The CS10 contains readily accessible controls to adjust the camera and the display, and to control the in-line Sonde

built into many SeeSnake cameras�

The built-in Sonde enables the operator to locate the camera underground� The CS10 can also be connected

to an external Line Transmitter which can line trace the path of a SeeSnake cable in a pipe�

The CS10 is also fully compatible with SeeSnake HQ

software that can quickly generate customized reports

containing videos and photos captured during an

inspection that can be emailed, printed, burned onto

DVD, or exported for viewing in a web browser�

• The equipment is intended for indoor use when

powered by the AC power supply� When powered by battery, protect the product from exposure to weather� Since this product is not waterproof, do not expose the equipment to moisture or rain� Water entering the unit housing can increase the risk of safety hazards and electrical shock� Only the camera and cable in a SeeSnake Pipe Inspection Reel are waterproof�

Download the latest version of SeeSnake HQ for free

from www�hq�seesnake�com�

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Specications

Table 1

SeeSnake® CS10 Specifications

Weight:

with two batteries 14�8 lb [6�7 kg]

without batteries 12�0 lb [5�4 kg]

Dimensions:

Length 14�3 in [36�3 cm]

Width 11�9 in [30�2 cm]

Height 12�4 in [31�5 cm]

Power rating

Battery type

Operating environment:

Temperature

Storage temperature

Humidity 5% – 95% RH

Altitude 13,120 ft [4,000 m]

LCD screen:

Resolution VGA 640 × 480 pixels

Display size (H × V) 12�1 in [30�7 cm]

Contrast ratio 700:1

Brightness 500 Cd/m

Power consumption 13 W

100 – 240 VAC/50 – 60Hz,

18 V Li-Ion Rechargeable

32°F – 104°F

[0°C – 40°C]

14°F – 158°F

[−10°C – 70°C]

60 W

CS10 Components

Front Cover

LCD Screen

CS10 Main Keypad

Mini Keypad

SeeSnake System Connector

Figure 1 – Front View (Open)

Tilt Stand

Standard Equipment

• CS10

• Operator’s Manual

• Instructional DVD

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Serial Number Label

External Power Cord

Battery Docks

Figure 2 – Rear View

Power Key

Sonde Key

LED Brightness Key

Figure 3 – CS10 Mini Keypad

Video Key

Battery Indicator LEDs

Photo Key

Zero Key

Menu Key

Video Out

Speaker

USB Port

Transmitter Clip-on Terminal

USB Port Cover

Figure 5 – CS10 Connections

Keypad and Icon Legends

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CS10 Keypads

Main Keypad

Photo Key

Autolog Key

Job Manager Key

Arrow Keys

Select Key

Figure 4 – CS10 Main Keypad

Microphone Mute Key

Video Key

Autolog Key

Select Key

Arrow Keys

Menu Key

Job Manager Key

Microphone Mute Key

Mini Keypad

Power Key

LED Brightness Key

Sonde Key

Zero Key

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