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TRIPLETT
CobraCam
Portable
Inspection
Camera
Instruction Manual
84-882
10/09
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CobraCam Features
• Portable Self Contained Low Cost Inspection Camera
• 2.4” TFT LCD screen
• Displays full color image
• Image can rotate 180 degrees
• Camera is less than 7/16" diameter, inserts in small places
• Camera has 2 adjustable white LEDs for illumination
• Camera is waterproof
• Camera focuses at approx 2 1/2" (usable to infinity)
• 33" flexible 'snake' can be bent to access hidden locations
• Uses common batteries (AA x 4)
• Low Battery Indicator
• Carrying Case included
• Magnetic Pickup and Hook accessories included
• Interface cable (to connect to Video Input of a TV) is included
• One Year Warranty
Uses for the CobraCam
• See plumbing and electrical installations in inaccessible places (wall, ceiling, etc.)
• See behind or beneath objects that are difficult to move
(bookcase, desk, refrigerator, etc)
• See inside furnace ductwork or in and around the heat exchanger or ‘A’ coil
• See inside pipes
• See hidden nameplates
• See how cables are connected to the back of equipment
• See hidden leaks
• See Insect or Rodent infestations
• See lost jewelry
• See the part you dropped
• See hidden sensors on car engine
• See under car seats
• See around corners or through small holes
• Retrieve small magnetic objects (nuts, bolts, washers, screws, etc.)
• Many other uses too numerous to mention . . . in industry, around the house,
during surveillance, or just as a fun toy.
Introduction
The Triplett CobraCam Inspection Camera is a hi-tech tool that uses the latest technology
to see images of difficult to view locations. Its 2.4” TFT LCD screen displays full color
images from its miniature video camera. The water resistant camera is mounted on a 33”
long flexible shaft, allowing it to fit into awkward spaces, tight locations or through small
holes. Adjustable white LED headlights in the camera illuminate dark areas, allowing the
camera to ‘see’ in total darkness. The CobraCam is a self contained, battery operated,
portable tool . . . useful on the jobsite, in the garage, on the road, or at home. In addition to
inspecting hidden locations, an included magnetic probe and retriever hook allows the
user to find and retrieve small objects.
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Product Specifications
Size: Flexible Snake: less than 5/16" dia x 33" long
Camera: less than 7/16" dia x 1 3/4" long
Handle: 9” x 2.5” x 3.5” (including LCD)
Camera: 320 x 240 pixels
1/18” CMOS imager
Focal distance: 1” to 3”. Usable to infinity
54 degree viewing angle
F 2.8 lens
Auto exposure and white compensation
Water resistant (IP67)
LCD: 2.4” TFT LCD
320 x 234 pixels
Full color
Snake: Polyethylene covered steel flex. Minimum radius bend, 1 1/2"
Illumination: 2 adjustable brightness white LEDs in camera head
Video Output: Standard NTSC format (standard format used in the USA)
Power: Four AA Alkaline batteries
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Control Locations
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CobraCam Controls
1) Headlite Control - Down 4) Power Indicator
2) Power Button 5) Low Battery Indicator
3) Headlite Control - Up
Installing Batteries
There are 2 battery compartments located on the left and right sides of the LCD. Carefully
pull the rubber sleeve down over the LCD screen to reveal the battery compartments. Use
a screwdriver to remove the screws and compartment covers. Install 4 AA batteries. Replace rubber sleeve.
Note: The batteries are low when the red low battery indicator LED flashes.
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Using the CobraCam
Turn on the CobraCam by pressing the Power Button for about 1 second and then releasing it. The green power LED should light and the LCD should show whatever is in front of
the camera.
The Headlite LEDs initially come on at full brightness. Use the Up and Down buttons to
adjust their brightness. The proper setting of the LEDs is not obvious and requires some
experimentation. The LEDs have little effect when there is adequate light for the camera,
but have a dramatic effect when the light level is low or absent. The Headlites are intended
to illuminate objects near the camera lens. They will not light up objects that are several
feet or more away. Adjust the Headlite brightness so that the best view of the desired
object is obtained. If the adjustment is too bright, the image will ‘glare’ and obscure visibility. Generally, the lowest brightness that produces a useable image is best. It will often be
found that a better image can be obtained by slightly repositioning the camera and adjusting the Headlite brightness.
Rotating the Image
The image on the LCD can be rotated (flipped) by 180 degrees by simultaneously pressing
and holding the Up and Down buttons for about 1 second.
Using the Magnet and the Hook
A magnet or a hook may be clipped to the camera head. These can be used to retrieve small
objects from hidden locations. Be careful not to apply to much pressure to these accessories, or they may come off in an inaccessible location. If this is a possibility, apply some
tape to the camera head to keep the accessories tightly attached and prevent their loss.
Using the Video Output
The CobraCam outputs a standard NTSC baseband video signal from the base of its handle.
Using the provided interface cable, this signal can be sent to a TV with standard video
inputs. Any image on the CobraCam’s LCD can then be viewed on a TV screen or sent to
a video recorder. To use, simply put one end of the interface cable into the bottom end of
the CobraCam’s handle and the other end into the TV or video recorder.
CobraCam Includes:
Magnet Atttachment PN: 13845
Hook Atttachment PN: 13846
Carrying Case PN: 10-4302
Video Cable: PN: 79-807
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Maintenance
No regular maintenance of the CobraCam USB is required. In the event the product is
defective or is damaged, please contact Triplett for repair information.
TRIPLETT PRODUCT RETURN INSTRUCTIONS
In the unlikely event that you must return your Triplett
equipment for repair, the following steps must be taken.
1) Call 1-800-TRIPLETT to obtain a Return Material
Authorization (RMA) number from Customer Service.
2) Enclose a copy of the original sales receipt showing date
of purchase.
3) Clearly print the RMA number on the outside of the
shipping container.
4) Return to: Triplett / Jewell Instruments
850 Perimeter Road
Manchester, NH 03103
ATTN: Repair Dept.
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Triplett One Year Limited Warranty
Triplett / Jewell Instruments warrants instruments and test equipment manufactured by it to be free from
defective material or workmanship and agrees to repair or replace such products which, under normal
use and service, disclose the defect to be the fault of our manufacturing, with no charge within one year
of the date of original purchase for parts and labor. If we are unable to repair or replace the product, we
will make a refund of the purchase price. Consult the Instruction Manual for instructions regarding the
proper use and servicing of instruments and test equipment. Our obligation under this warranty is limited
to repairing, replacing, or making refund on any instrument or test equipment which proves to be defective
within one year from the date of original purchase.
This warranty does not apply to any of our products which have been repaired or altered by unauthorized
persons in any way so as, in our sole judgment, to injure their stability or reliability, or which have been
subject to misuse, abuse, misapplication, negligence, accident or which have had the serial numbers
altered, defaced, or removed. Accessories, including batteries and fuses, not of our manufacture used
with this product are not covered by this warranty.
To register a claim under the provisions of this warranty, contact Triplett / Jewell Instruments’ Customer
Service Department for a Return Authorization Number (RMA) and return instructions. No returned product
will be accepted without an RMA number. Upon our inspection of the product, we will advise you as to the
disposition of your claim.
ALL WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY LAW ARE HEREBY LIMITED TO A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR FROM
DATE OF PURCHASE, AND THE PROVISIONS OF THE WARRANTY ARE EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF
ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.
The purchaser agrees to assume all liability for any damages and bodily injury which may result from the
use or misuse of the product by the purchaser, his employees, or others, and the remedies provided for
in this warranty are expressly in lieu of any other liability Triplett / Jewell Instruments may have, including
incidental or consequential damages.
Some states (USA ONLY) do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. No representative of Triplett / Jewell Instruments
or any other person is authorized to extend the liability of Triplett / Jewell Instruments in connection with
the sale of its products beyond the terms hereof.
Triplett / Jewell Instruments reserves the right to discontinue models at any time, or change specifications,
price or design, without notice and without incurring any obligation.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to
state.
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