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Mobile Pathfinder
Service Manual
Aries Corporate Office: 550 Elizabeth Street, Waukesha, WI 53186
800-234-7205 / 262-896-7205 / Fax: 262-896-7099
Western Regional Office: 5748 East Shields Avenue, Suite 101, Fresno, CA 93727
800-671-0383 / 559-291-0383 / Fax: 559-291-0463
Southeast Regional Office: 561 Thornton Road, Suite D, Lithia Springs, GA 30122
800-327-4346 / 770-941-1144 / Fax: 770-941-1141
Canadian Regional Office: 95 Whitmore Road, Unit 1, Vaughan, Ontario L4L 6E2
877-730-7010 / 905-265-2279 / Fax: 905-265-2299
Aries Web Site: www.ariesindustries.com

Table of Contents

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Overview

  1. Function Description
  2. Important Technical Specifications
  3. Usage Features
  4. Maintenance Features

The Aries Industries Mobile Pathfinder is a robust and versatile inspection system designed for sewer and pipeline assessment. It combines a powerful reel system with an advanced controller and a range of compatible equipment to provide comprehensive diagnostic capabilities.

Function Description

The Mobile Pathfinder system is primarily used for inspecting pipelines and sewers. It consists of a mobile reel that deploys a camera-equipped tractor into the pipeline. The system allows for real-time viewing of the pipeline's interior, recording of footage, and identification of defects or blockages. The controller provides intuitive operation of the tractor's movement, camera functions, and data management.

Important Technical Specifications

Reel System (PR3400 Reel, Mobile Pathfinder, 1000 FT):

  • Cable Length: 1000 feet (304.8 meters)
  • Power Supply: Domestic and international supply, IEC 60320 C-20 (120/230V 50/60Hz)
  • Manual Hand Crank: Included for emergency or power failure situations.
  • Clutch Override: Allows for manual control of the cable drum.
  • Levelwind Adjustment: Ensures even winding of the cable on the drum.
  • Freewheel Drag: Provides resistance for controlled cable deployment.
  • Mounting: Designed for truck mounting using two (070932) brackets, which can be flipped over for different mounting slots.
  • Reel Options:
    • Removable downrigger roller assembly (071004)
    • 30-foot tether kit for truck installations (832037, 841185)

Controller (UC3400 Controller, All-In-One, Mobile Pathfinder):

  • Display: Integrated screen for viewing live footage and system information.
  • Input: Standard wireless keyboard for data entry.
  • Connectivity:
    • BNC Video Output
    • PC Control USB (B)
    • External Storage USB (A)
    • USB Keyboard (A) or Wireless Dongle
    • 2m Tether Cable (841178)
  • Power: Lithium-ion battery.
    • Charging Time: 3.5 hours from completely discharged to full charged.
    • Capacity: After 300 charge/discharge cycles, battery will still retain ability to hold over 80% charge.
    • Retention: Full charged battery will retain charge for up to 28 days of non-use.
  • Controls:
    • Tractor Speed joystick
    • Tractor Steering and Tractor Control joystick
    • Camera Controls (Focus In/Out, Open/Closed, Zoom In/Out, White/Start Lite, Mainline Camera Lights)
    • DVR (Rec/Stop, Pause/Back, Menu/OK, Up/Down, Rewind/Fast Fwd)
    • Beacon On/Off
    • AUX Light/Beacon
    • Main power switch (on front panel of mobile reel)
    • E-stop button (on front panel of mobile reel)
    • Tractor power button (on backside of the UC3400 control)

Compatible Equipment:

  • Tractors: Pathfinder models only; TR3300, TR3310, and TR3400. More equipment details can be found in service manual 970129.
  • Cameras: Pathfinder models only; PE34XX series, PE35XX series, and PE36XX series.
  • AUX Light: Pathfinder models only; LH330 and LH340.
  • Beacon/Sonde: Pathfinder models only; 587092.

Usage Features

Basic Operation:

  1. Step-1 (Reel Power): Turn on the main power switch on the front panel of the mobile reel. Ensure the E-stop has not been depressed during shipping.
  2. Step-2 (Tractor/Camera Selection): Select the appropriate tractor model, then select the appropriate camera model.
  3. Step-3 (Tractor Power): Turn on the tractor power button located on the backside of the UC3400 control.

Controller Reference:

  • Default Settings: Allows for quick configuration of common settings.
  • Camera Models: Selection for different camera types.
  • Cable/Drum Speed: Adjusts the speed of cable deployment and retrieval.
  • Tractor Speed: Controls the movement speed of the tractor.
  • Beacon On/Off, AUX Light/Beacon: Activates and deactivates the beacon and auxiliary lights.
  • Tractor Steering and Tractor Control: Provides precise control over the tractor's direction and movement.
  • DVR: Records, pauses, and manages video footage.
  • Mainline Camera Lights: Controls the illumination from the camera.
  • Wireless Keyboard: Used for entering data and commands.

Charging the Wireless Keyboard: The wireless keyboard is powered by a Lithium-ion battery. To charge it, plug the included charging cable into the keyboard and the other end into the top right-hand USB port on the UC3400 controller. Alternatively, the system can be run in order for charging to take place, or you can use any USB port on your computer (PC).

Maintenance Features

Tools Required for Maintenance:

  1. Wire cutter
  2. 10 mm open end wrench
  3. 4 mm Allen key
  4. 5/32" Allen key
  5. 13 mm open end wrench
  6. Screw driver – Philips #3
  7. Screw driver – Philips #2
  8. Screw driver – flat blade
  9. Multimeter

Troubleshooting: The manual provides detailed flowcharts for troubleshooting common failure modes, including:

  • Transporter Unresponsive
  • Camera Lights Unresponsive
  • Camera Movement Unresponsive
  • No Video

These flowcharts guide the user through a series of checks, such as:

  • Verifying power supply and connections.
  • Measuring continuity and voltage at various points (e.g., rear power supply connector, camera connector, coax connector).
  • Checking for continuity in cables and harnesses.
  • Inspecting for physical damage.
  • Instructions for sending components for repair if necessary.

Operation Required for Disassembly (Reel):

  • 070995 - Power Supply, Reel Assembly, PR3400 Repair:
    1. Orient the PR3400 Reel, Mobile Pathfinder, 1000 FT on its back.
    2. Remove the drip pan (red handle).
    3. Reach in from the bottom of the PR3400 Reel, Mobile Pathfinder, 1000 FT and release the 070995 - Power Supply, Reel Assembly from the 070953 Support, Enclosure, Reel, Mobile by removing the 4x 101112 Nut, Keps M6 x 1.0mm, SS.
    4. With the 070995 - Power Supply, Reel Assembly released from the 070953 Support, Enclosure, Reel, Mobile, remove the harness retaining tie-wrap.
    5. Disconnect the 3x connectors separating the wire harnesses from the 070995 - Power Supply, Reel Assembly. This will allow full access to the 070995 - Power Supply, Reel Assembly for troubleshooting purposes.
    6. Once repair of the 070995 - Power Supply, Reel Assembly is complete reinstall back into the reel in the reverse operations.
  • 730700 Slip Ring, W/O Flange, PR3300 Replacement:
    1. Remove all of the TV cable from the reel drum to gain access to the 070931 Shaft, Drum Reel, PR3750.
    2. To gain access to 730700 Slip Ring, W/O Flange, PR3300 the 070913 Cover, Block Bearing, Left, PR3750 must be removed.
    3. Extract the 2x 101110 Screw, M5 x 12mm x 0.8mm, Cap, SOC, SS retaining the 070913 Cover, Block Bearing, Left, PR3750.
    4. Once the 2x 101110 Screw, M5 x 12mm x 0.8mm, Cap, SOC, SS have been removed, the 070913 Cover, Block Bearing, Left, can be removed.
    5. With 070913 Cover, Block Bearing, Left, removed access to the 730700 Slip Ring, W/O Flange, PR3300 can be gained.
    6. Remove all of the TV cable from the reel drum to gain access to the 070931 Shaft, Drum Reel, PR3750.
    7. Remove the 100148 Screw, 10-24 x 1/4 Cap SOC SS (illustrated in red) and detach the 730700 Slip Ring, W/O Flange, PR3300 from the 070931 Shaft, Drum Reel, PR3750.
    8. Replace 730700 Slip Ring, W/O Flange, PR3300. Reassembly the PR3400 Reel, Mobile Pathfinder, 1000 FT in the reverse order.
  • 300913 Chain, #25NP Rivet, TR3000 Chain Tensioning:
    1. Remove 070960 Enclosure Assy, Top, Reel, PR3750.
    2. Remove 070961 Enclosure Assy, Rear, Reel, PR3750.
    3. Inspect the deflection of both chains sets. Maximum chain deflection cannot exceed 3/8" to 1/2".
    4. Should the deflection exceed the allowable limits (3/8" to 1/2") the chain idler must be adjusted.
    5. Chain idler adjustment is made by first loosening the 101071 Screw, 3/8-16 x 3/4 IN, Flange Head, SS.
    6. Grip the 070919 Sprocket, 20T, Roller Chain, ANSI #25 from the interior of the Pathfinder reel. Move the 070919 Sprocket, 20T, Roller Chain, ANSI #25 within the mounting slot to the appropriate location achieving the allowable deflection limits (3/8" to 1/2").
    7. Once the chain is properly adjusted, tighten the 101071 Screw, 3/8-16 x 3/4 IN, Flange Head, SS.

Operation Required for Disassembly (AIO - UC3400 Controller):

  1. Remove the 4x 101076 Screw, 1/4-20 x 3/4 IN, Pan PH SS, Thread Locking from the 460174 Case, Bottom, Controller, Universal.
  2. Remove 2x 460173 Grip, Controller, Universal from the 460174 Case, Bottom, Controller, Universal.
  3. Remove 4x 101075 Screw, 8-32 x 1/2 IN, Pan PH SS, Thread Locking.
  4. With the fasteners removed split the 460174 Case, Bottom, Controller, Universal from the 460175 Case, Top, Controller, Universal to reveal the UC3400 Controller, All-In-One, Mobile Pathfinder interior.
  5. Mounted on top of the 813330 Plate, Board Mount, All-In-One, UC3400 is the 840822 PCA, Overlay Footage Video DVR and 840823 PCA, AIOC, Mobile Pathfinder.
  6. By removing the 4x 101075 Screw, 8-32 x 1/2 IN, Pan PH SS, Thread Locking the 813330 Plate, Board Mount, All-In-One, UC3400 can be tipped revealing the 840751 PCA, Overlay Module, VL5000.

Returning Equipment and Parts:

  • RMA Process: Contact Aries for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) #.
  • Packaging: Equipment must be packaged properly; Aries is not responsible for damaged equipment due to improper packaging.
  • Documentation: Include the RMA # and information on packaging and shipping.
  • Cleaning: Equipment needs to be cleaned before returning to Aries.
  • Important: Prior to returning your equipment, a P.O. # and RMA # will be required.

Ordering Equipment and Parts: When calling Aries, be prepared to provide the following information for faster, more accurate part order processing:

  1. Name, Company/Municipality, Telephone Number, Fax Number
  2. Product/Item, Description, Quantity, Part Number (Serial Number and Reason for Return when Returning)
  3. Contact Name at Aries Industries, Inc. (if applicable)
  4. Bill to and Ship to Address
  5. Preferred Method of Shipment and an alternate method of shipment
  6. Purchase Order Number

ARIES INDUSTRIES PE34 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandARIES INDUSTRIES
ModelPE34 Series
CategoryTest Equipment
LanguageEnglish