Cable Probe
Safety First
• System can conduct electricity
• Do not use in flammable atmosphere
• Use proper personal protective equipment
Do not move probe head by
hand
General Precautions
The system is not waterproof
General Precautions
• Do not kink the cables into loops smaller than 10 inches in diameter
• Do not carry the unit by the cable
• Do not step on the cables or connectors
General Precautions
• Do not use the cable reel as an anchoring point for the Cable Probe during rescue operations
System Set-Up
• Mount video display onto probe using sliding collar
• Line up display plunger key on display with internal keyway on control console
System Set-Up
• Connect video display by lining up red dot on display cable to red dot on 7-pin connector on rear of control console
• Slide connector barrel back and insert into console
System Set-Up
• Connect headphone cable to bottom left connector on rear of console
• Slide connector barrel back and insert into console
System Set-Up
• Connect battery cable to battery
• Align connectors to slots for easy connection
System Set-Up
• Connect Cable Probe to 16-pin connector
• Align connectors to slots for easy connection
System Set-Up
• Connect shoulder strap located on front of probe and on rear of console, if desired
System Set-Up
• Attach display hood for enhanced visibility in bright sunlight
System Operation
Cable Probe
Powering Up
• Depress the power switch on the bottom of the console grip until the system powers up
Camera Head Articulation
• Depress the top rocker switch on the console grip to the left or right to move the camera head left or right
Illumination
• Depress the switch on the console grip marked by the illumination symbol to activate the lights on the end of the probe
Display Brightness/Contrast
• Controls on top of video display
• Depress and hold control button to cycle through settings
Camera Orientation
• Camera head can be rotated to adjust for different viewing orientation
• Rotate camera head to corresponding silver dots on probe as required
Auxiliary Multi-port
• Additional 7-pin connector can provide data and video
• Use of a standard video recording device is possible for training and review with optional adaptor
Audio / Intercom
• Control search audio volume by control button on console grip
• Push-To-Talk feature activated by control button on console grip
Audio / Intercom
• Headphone volume control located on side of headphone earmuff
System Maintenance
Cable Probe
Battery Care
• Fast cycle charges battery to 90% capacity in about 2 hours
• Slow trickle charge completed in 3 additional hours
• Battery is heavy. Handle with care
Probe Maintenance
• Periodic tightening of screws as necessary
• Do not over-tighten screws
Clean Video Display
• Blow dust off screen with compressed air
• Clean the screen with glass cleaner
• Spray cleaner onto cloth first, NEVER onto the screen
Clean System
• Blow dust off probe with compressed air
• Wipe off with clean cloth
Clean System
• Wipe down cables with clean cloth
• Apply thin application of rubber preservative
Inspect System
• Connect all components and test system
• Start visual inspection by confirming protective cover over lens is clean and in place
Inspect System
• Inspect articulating joint rubber boot for tears or damage
Inspect System
• Inspect control switches for function and condition
Inspect System
• Inspect cables and connectors for damage
System Packing
Cable Probe
System Packing
• After inspection, pack system into protective case
• Ensure that cables are secured and camera head is centered
• Store indoors
Search Systems, Inc. PO Box 80307 Bakersfield, CA 93380 1-800-722-2824 1-661-588-6270www.searchsystems.com
Cable Probe