vCam-6 Technical Specifications V1.3 vCam-6 Technical Specifications V1.3

Worldwide Locations

World Headquarters, United State of America Central/South America and the Caribbean

Vivax-Metrotech Corporation

3251 Olcott Street, Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA

T/Free : 800-638-7682

Tel : +1-408-962-9990

Fax : +1-408-734-1799

Email : service@vxmt.com

Website : www.vivax-metrotech.com

Ventas para América Latina

3251 Olcott Street, Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA

T/Free : 800-624-6210

Tel : +1-408-734-1400

Tel : +1-408-734-1400

Website : www.vivax-metrotech.com

Email : VentasparaAmericaLatina@vxmt.com

Canada United Kingdom

Vivax Canada Inc.

41 Courtland Ave Unit 6, Vaughan, ON L4K 3T3, Canada

Tel : +1-289-846-3010

Fax : +1-905-752-0214

Email : CanadianSales@vxmt.com

Vivax-Metrotech Ltd.

Unit 1, B/C Polden Business Centre, Bristol Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4AW, UK

Tel : +44(0)1793 822679

Email : salesUK@vxmt.com

France Germany

Vivax-Metrotech SAS

Technoparc ‐ 1 allée du Moulin Berger, 69130 Ecully, France

Tel : +33(0)4 72 53 03 03

Fax : +33(0)4 72 53 03 13

Email : salesfrance@vxmt.com

Metrotech Vertriebs GmbH

Am steinernen Kreuz 10a

D-96110 Schesslitz

Tel : +49 954 277 227 43

Email : serviceGermany@vxmt.com mailto:service@vxmt.com http://www.vivax-metrotech.com/ http://www.vivax-metrotech.com/ mailto:CanadianSales@vxmt.com http://www.vivax-metrotech.com/ mailto:salesUK@vxmt.com mailto:salesfrance@vxmt.com

A. Typical Applications

Component Specification

Purpose To inspect and provide a digital recording and images of the interior of pipes, conduits or ducts. The most typical application is the inspection of sewer laterals, sewer mainlines and plumbing applications. Digital video and jpeg picture images are viewed on the control module LCD and recorded onto the internal hard drive, USB thumb drives or SD card.

System Components Viewing & Recording Device:

vCam-6 Control Module supplied with accessory kit, quick guide and manual.

Reel Options:

Standard size Type-CP Reel available in lengths of:

- 200ft. / 60m

- 300ft. / 90m

- 400ft. / 120m

Mini size MX Reel available in lengths of:

- 100ft. / 30m

- 150ft. /45m

Camera Head Options:

For Type-CP Standard Reel:

- D34-HD 1.3”/34mm Self-leveling color camera

- D46-HD 1.8”/46mm Self-leveling color camera

For Type-MX Mini Reel:

- D18-MX 0.70”/18mm Fixed position color camera

- D26-MX 1”/26mm Self-leveling color camera

The vCam-6 control module is backward compatible with previous camera heads supplied with legacy Type-C, Type-P, Type-M and Type-M2 reels and camera heads.

vCam-6 Control Module

Control Module

Type-CP Reel D34-HD Camera Head D46-HD Camera Head

Standard size systems

Type-MX Reel D18-MX Camera Head D26-MX Camera Head

Mini size systems

B. vCam-6 Control Module

Component Specification

Dimensions 14.2” (L) x 5.91” (W) x 12.6” (H) (360mm(L) x 150mm(W) x 320mm(H)).

Weight 12.1lbs. (5.49kg)

Power Supply AC Power: 100V / 240V, AC power powers unit and charges internal batteries.

DC Power: 12V DC external power supply powers unit and charges internal batteries.

Fuse 10 Amp – 250 Volt, glass, quick blow.

Internal Storage 1 TB / 5400 RPM Hard Drive

External Storage USB Port – Supports up to 128GB Removable USB 2.0 Drives.

SD Card Slot – Supports up to 32GB Removable Class 10 SD Cards.

File Format AVI Video (1920 x 1080) (PAL or NTSC)

JPEG Still Image Capture (1920 x 1080, 96 dpi).

Display 9.7’’ (24cm) Daylight viewable HD (1024x 768) (diagonal measurement).

Environmental Water resistant to IP54 (IEC 60529-Light shower) (lid closed).

Shock resistant (IEC 60068-2-31) (lid closed).

Temperature Range Storage: -4ºF to 158ºF (-20ºC to +70ºC).

Operating: 14ºF to 122ºF (-10ºC to +50ºC).

Internal Batteries Internal Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries and 12V charger provides 4-hour runtime with

Sonde on, 6 hours with Sonde off.

Mounting Mounts directly atop standard size Type-CP reel.

Operating System Firmware is updateable via USB port with files available from the local dealer, factory, and website.

Options and Accessories Smartphone/Tablet App – App for video streaming, image capturing and texting or emailing still images.

Operator Controls

Controls Functions

Camera LED Dimmer Variable control on front panel to adjust brightness of camera LED.

Distance Counter Push button control on front panel to zero out distance out*.

Sonde Operation Push button control on front panel activates the sonde and changes frequencies.

Microphone Operation Push button control on front panel turns both internal and external microphone on and off.

Push button glows red and microphone icon appears on LCD when active.

Power On/Off Push button control on front panel turns unit on and off. Push button glows green and battery icon appears on status bar on LCD showing battery status.

Recording Control Push button control on top panel, push to record, push second time to stop recording. Push button glows red when recording and flashing icon appears on status bar on LCD when recording.

Image Capture One-touch JPEG capture to the default storage device selected during setup.

JPEG icon flashes on LCD status bar confirming capture.

Video Playback control Push button control strip on top panel for video pause, step reverse, play, step forward and stop.

Icons appear on status bar to advise which function is being used.

Digital Zoom Push button on top panel, pressing repeatedly toggles through 4 x zoom then off. When button is pressed a movable window appears on the LCD, use the left/right/up/down keys to move window and zoom in on a desired area.

On Screen Display (OSD) Pressing keyboard F2 brings up OSD showing time, date and distance counter on bottom of screen, press to move to top of screen, pressing again turns off the OSD.

Keyboard Custom QWERTY splash proof keyboard specifically labeled function keys F1 through F12.

Sockets and Jacks Functions

Audio and Video RCA Sockets: female sockets on left panel for video in, video and audio out

VGA Port: 15-pin DE-15 connector to connect to external monitors

HDMI Port: to connect to HD monitors, LCD’s and TV’s

Microphone 3.5mm female industry standard socket on front panel.

Media Sockets USB 2.0 and SD (secure digital) sockets on left side panel. Supports up to 128GB USB 2.0 USB

Drives and 32 GB Class 10 SD Cards.

Ethernet Industry standard RJ45 Ethernet socket on left panel for direct PC interface.

AC Power 100V-240V Grounded power socket on left panel.

Data Port USB Mini data port for use with third party LACP software.

Camera Test Port 4 Pin female keyed socket on right panel to test camera head picture and LED’s.

DC Power 12V 1 Pin male circular sock for DC power cable assembly.

Reel Interconnect 9 Pin female keyed locking socket for reel interconnect cable assembly.

C. Type-CP Standard Reels

Component Specification

Pushrod Fiberglass rod surrounded by multi conductors and coax wrapped in a Kevlar braid with a high-density Polyethylene jacket

Pushrod length Options 200ft (60m), 300ft (90m), or 400ft (120m)

Pushrod Diameter 0.47’’ (12mm)

Minimum Break Strength 4000lbs (1800kg)

Bend Radius Approximately 40 x the rods OD

Sonde Frequencies 512Hz, 640Hz, or 33kHz selectable and set as default in the control module setup menu

Sonde Output/Range 5-Watt output power provided by the control module. Average maximum locatable depth approximately 12ft (4m) in cast iron pipes. Possibly more in non-metallic pipes.

Pushrod Tracing Post for connecting an external utility locating transmitter. When connected and energized the entire length of pushrod can be traced with a buried utility locator

Termination Springs Field serviceable coiled cable, lanyards, and spring

Distance Counter Encoder driver accurate to 0.33ft (0.1m) resolution*.

Reel Dimensions 28’’(L) x 19.7’’(W) x 35.8’’(H) (710(L) x 500(W) x 910(H) mm).

Weight 200 ft (60m): 57 lbs. (26kg)

300 ft (90m): 68 lbs. (31kg)

400 ft (120m) 79 lbs. (36kg)

Environmental Water resistant to IP54.

Construction All stainless-steel tubular fame with stainless hardware.

Braking/Locking Hand tightening friction brake to slow pushrod cage, push/pull brake lever to lock cage in place.

Options and Accessories Interconnect Cable – Extended length 25ft (8m) cable to provide greater distance from the control module. (Standard version is 12ft (4m) long)

Drip Bag - Attaches around the reel cage to catch debris from pushrod.

Rotate and Tilt Table (RATT Table) – Mounts between the control module and Type-CP reel allowing to be able to tilt and rotate the control module to a comfortable viewing position.

Short Spring Kit – Consist of shorter length (7inch/18cm) and stiffer spring, coiled cable and lanyards. Good for use in larger diameter lines with few bends

D. Camera Heads (For Type-CP Standard Reel)

D34-HD, Self-Leveling Color Camera, 1.3inch/34mm diameter

Component Specification

Application Used with Type-CP Reel, in pipe diameters from three to six inches

Resolution 1080P

Active Pixels NTSC: 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) PAL: 1920 x 1080 (25 fps)

Focus Point 7.8"/20cm

Aperture / Field of View F2.4/96o

Light Sensitivity 0.01 Lux

Lighting 12.87 Lumens Auto Upright Cantilever self-leveling design

Construction Stainless steel housing with scratch resistant Sapphire lens

Environmental Water resistance up to 11 BAR pressure

Temperature Range Storage: -4ºF to 158ºF (-20ºC to +70ºC), Operating: 14ºF to 122ºF (-10ºC to +50ºC)

Dimension Installed 1.36” (Dia) x 2.2” (L) / 34.5mm (Dia) x 56mm (L) without skid

Total Dimensions 1.36” (Dia) x 2.9” (L) / 34.5mm (Dia) x 73mm (L) without skid

Weight 0.49lbs (0.22kg)

Shipping Weight 0.77lbs (0.35kg)

Warranty 1 Year

Options and Accessories Camera Exchange Program

Guide skid range: 2.25”, 3”, and 4” (57 mm, 75 mm, and 100 mm)

Type-B Adjustable Skid

D46-HD, Self-Leveling Color Camera, 1.8inch/46mm diameter

Component Specification

Application Used on Type-CP Reel, in pipe diameters from four to eight inches

Resolution 1080P

Active Pixels NTSC: 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) PAL: 1920 x 1080 (25 fps)

Focus Point 7.8"/20cm

Aperture / FOV F2.4/96o

Light Sensitivity 0.01 Lux

Lighting 44.02 Lumens Auto Upright Cantilever self-leveling design

Construction Stainless steel housing with scratch resistant Sapphire lens

Environmental Water resistance up to 11 BAR pressure

Temperature Range Storage: -4ºF to 158ºF (-20ºC to +70ºC), Operating: 14ºF to 122ºF (-10ºC to +50ºC)

Dimension Installed 1.8” (Dia) x 1.9” (L) / 46mm (Dia) x 50.5mm (L) without skid

Total Dimensions 1.8” (Dia) x 2.6” (L) / 46mm (Dia) x 68.4mm (L) without skid

Weight 0.73lbs (0.33kg)

Shipping Weight 0.84lbs (0.38kg)

Warranty 1 Year

Options Camera Exchange Program

Guide skid range: 3”, 4”, and 5” (75 mm, 100 mm, and 127 mm)

Type-B Skid

E. MX Mini Reel Component Specification

Pushrod Fiberglass rod surrounded by multi conductors and coax wrapped in a Kevlar braid with a high-density Polyethylene jacket

Pushrod length Options 100ft (60m) or 150ft (90m)

Pushrod Diameter 0.39” (10mm)

Minimum Break Strength 4000lbs (1800kg)

Bend Radius Approximately 40 x the rods OD

Sonde Frequencies 33kHz, 512Hz, or 640Hz selectable and set as default in the control module setup menu

Sonde Output/Range 5-Watt output power provided by the control module. Average maximum locatable depth approximately 12ft (4m) in cast iron pipes. Possibly more in non-metallic pipes.

Pushrod Tracing Post for connecting an external utility locating transmitter. When connected and energized the entire length of pushrod can be traced with a buried utility locator.

Termination Spring Removable spring assembly consist of spring, coiled cable and lanyard

Distance Counter Encoder driver accurate to 0.33ft (0.1m) resolution*

Reel Dimensions 28” (L) x19.7” (W) x35.8” (H) (710(L) x 500(W) x 910(H) mm)

Weight 100 ft (30m): 22.7lbs (10.3kg)

150 ft (45m): 27.3lbs (12.4kg)

Environmental Water resistant to IP54

Construction Stainless-steel tubular fame with lightweight carbon fiber drum

Braking/Locking All-in-one locking and friction lever slow pushrod drum or lock in place

Options and Accessories Drip Bag - Attaches around the reel cage to catch debris from pushrod

F. Camera Heads (For MX Mini Reel)

D18-MX, Fixed Position Color Camera, 0.70 inch / 18mm diameter

Component Specification

Application Used on MX Reel, in pipe diameters from 1.5’’ to 4’’ / 40 to 100mm

Resolution 520 TVL

Active Pixels NTSC: 704 x 480 PAL: 704 x 576

Focus Point 4.7’’ (120mm)

Aperture / FOV F2.0/55o

Light Sensitivity 0.008 Lux

Lighting 17.53 Lumens

Auto Upright None, fixed position non-leveling camera

Construction Stainless steel housing with scratch resistant Sapphire lens

Environmental Water resistance up to 11 BAR pressure

Temperature Range Storage: -4ºF to 158ºF (-20ºC to +70ºC), Operating: 14ºF to 122ºF (-10ºC to +50ºC)

Dimension Installed 0.70” (Dia) x 1.2” (L) / 18.6mm (Dia) x 29.5mm (L) without skid.

Weight 0.039lbs (0.018kg).

Shipping Weight 0.22lbs (0.1kg).

Warranty 1 Year

Options and Accessories Optional 2.5 / 57 mm Guide skid

Camera exchange program

D26-MX, Self-Leveling Color Camera, 1 inch / 26mm diameter

Component Specification

Range Used on MX reel, in pipe diameters from 2 to 4” / 50 to 100mm.

Resolution 700 TVL

Active Pixels NTSC: 704 x 480 PAL: 704 x 576

Focus Point 7.87” (20cm)

Aperture / FOV F2.0/88.4º

Light Sensitivity 0.01 Lux.

Lighting 20.39 Lumens

Auto Upright Cantilever self-leveling design.

Construction Stainless steel housing with scratch resistant Sapphire lens.

Environmental Water resistance up to 10 BAR pressure

Temperature Range Storage: -4ºF to 158ºF (-20ºC to +70ºC), Operating: 14ºF to 122ºF (-10ºC to +50ºC).

Dimensions 1.02” (Dia) x 2” (L) / 26mm(Dia) x 55mm(L) without skid.

Weight 0.205lbs (0.093kg).

Shipping Weight 0.4lbs (0.18kg).

Warranty 1 Year.

Options and Accessories Optional 2.5 and 3” guide skids (57 and 75mm).

Camera exchange program

G. Shipping Weights

Model Dimensions and Weights vCam-6 Control Module

(with tool kit)

Dimension: 15.8” (L) x 8.7” (W) x 17.3” (H) (400(L) x 220(W) x 440(H) mm.

Weight: 14.3 lbs. (6.5 kg).

Type-CP Reel with Pushrod

(Reels with pushrod, camera head, insert sleeve and interconnect cable)

200ft/60m o Dimension: 31.1” (L) x 21.3” (W) x 38.6” (H) (790(L) x 540(W) x 980(H) mm) o Weight: 74 lbs (34kg)

300ft/90m o Dimension: 31.1” (L) x 21.3” (W) x 38.6” (H) (790(L) x 540(W) x 980(H) mm) o Weight: 83 lbs (38kg)

400ft/120m o Dimension: 31.1” (L) x 21.3” (W) x 38.6” (H) (790(L) x 540(W) x 980(H) mm) o Weight: 95 lbs (43kg)

D34-HD Camera Head * Dimensions: 9” (L) x 5” (W) x 5” (H) (228(L) x 127(W) x 127(H) mm)

* Weight: 2 lbs. (0.90kg)

D46-HD Camera Head * Dimensions: 9” (L) x 5” (W) x 5” (H) (228(L) x 127(W) x 127(H) mm)

* Weight: 2 lbs. (0.90kg)

MX Reel with Pushrod (Reels with pushrod, camera head, insert sleeve and interconnect cable)

100 ft / 30 m o Dimension: 22.6” (L) x 13.5” (W) x 24.2” (H) (574 (L) x 343 (W) x 615 (H) mm) o Weight: 31 lbs. (14 kg)

150 ft / 45 m o Dimension: 22.6” (L) x 13.5” (W) x 24.2” (H) (574 (L) x 343 (W) x 615 (H) mm) o Weight: 34 lbs. (16 kg)

D18-MX Camera Head * Dimensions: 9” (L) x 5” (W) x 5” (H) (228(L) x 127(W) x 127(H) mm)

* Weight: 2 lbs. (0.90kg)

D26-MX Camera Head * Dimensions: 9” (L) x 5” (W) x 5” (H) (228(L) x 127(W) x 127(H) mm)

* Weight: 2 lbs. (0.90kg)

*Shipping dimensions and weight are approximate.

H. Warranty

Item Parameter

Warranty Control Module: 1 year

Reels & Pushrod: 1 year

Camera Heads: 1 year

Accessories: 1 year

I. Warnings

Dimensions and weight conversions are approximate (metric data is the most accurate). Shipping dimensions and weight are approximate.

The internal hard drive and LCD display used in this product are consumer products and models may change. Vivax-Metrotech Corporation attempts to ensure that the minimum features listed here are present in every hard drive and LCD, some additional features may change from model to model.

Vivax-Metrotech Corporation continues to update and improved its products. The information in these specifications are subject to change, obsolescence, or superseding. Check with your local sales representative or Vivax-Metrotech Corporation for updates.

* Contact your local distributor or service center for more detail and ordering information on aftermarket skids.

* Distance counter show on LCD should be used for an estimate. Care should always be used by actual locating the camera head with a sonde locator or pipe and cable locator.

All products are designed and manufactured in accordance with ISO 9001:2008.

Disclaimer: Product and accessory specification and availability information is subject to change without prior notice.