RIDGID CountPlus - Manual (Page 11)

Ridge Tool Company
Tools For The Professional TM
SeeSnake ® CounTPluS Cable-CounTeR
Getting Consistent Measurements
The key to getting consistent measurements using the CountPlus is making
sure all the cable is in the reel before powering up the system. Wait for the
initialization screen to disappear before moving the camera head from the
guide hoop. This takes about 10 seconds.
Avoid moving the reel once you have started your measurements.
Make sure the cable length, cable diameter, and drum-size settings are cor-
rect for your system.
If the system is shut down or loses power for more than 10-20 seconds the
CountPlus may re-zero its system zero point of reference, and any local
zero-point count will be lost.
When spooling the cable into the drum, maintain a uniform friction or drag on
the cable to ensure it does not bunch up in the drum.
Accuracy In general use, the CountPlus reported distance will be accurate to
within 3 feet (1 meter). This accuracy depends on cable tension, correct reel
settings, and other factors.
For greatest accuracy:
1) Make sure the camera head is in or nearly in the guide hoop when pow-
ering up. This ensures the distance computing is done from a full reel.
2) For measurements starting from somewhere other than the reel, such as
the head of a drain line, reset the “system zero” point with a long press
(> 3 seconds) on the Zero Key, or use the “local zero” option (by pressing
the Zero/Select key) briefly,rather than powering up with a significant
length of cable already run out.
Error Messages
A “dead battery” icon will appear at start-up if the CountPlus battery has died.
A “+” sign will appear after the distance measurement on-screen if the meas-
ured distance exceeds the selected cable length chosen in set-up.
Changing the Battery
The CountPlus has its own 3-volt CR2450 battery, which is exposed in a clip
holder when the CountPlus is opened by removing the four screws holding
the container to the cover and lowering the container. This battery should
have a working life of several years.
To change the battery:
1. Power the system off and unplug it.
2. Remove four screws which attach the body of the CountPlus container to
the top of the CountPlus.
Figure 17: Removing the CountPlus
3. As you lower the CountPlus container, you will see a silver battery-clip
containing a disk-shaped battery on the left-side back of the circuit board.
Figure 18: CountPlus Battery
4. Slip the battery out of the clip taking care to note the polarity and replace
with an identical unit with the plus (+) side facing the same way the
original one was.
5. Carefully realign the container with the top, making sure the gasket is
correctly aligned, and re-seat the four screws. Tighten the screws until
each one is hand-tight. Be sure you have not pinched any wires or the
gasket in installing the container.
6. Test the CountPlus by plugging the reel into the camera control unit.
When the camera view appears it should have the date/time and distance
display overlaid on the camera image.
Note: When the battery is removed, the time setting will be lost. To reset the
date and time see “System Settings”, on page 6.
Service and Repair
• Diagnostic instrument service must be performed only by qualified
repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified
repair personnel could result in injury.
• Provide proper cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol clean-
ers. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
• Conduct a safety check. Upon completion of any service or repair
of this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
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