P340 flexiprobe Operation Manual 1
Section 1: Introduction
1.1 About this manual
This manual provides comprehensive operating instructions for the P340 flexiprobe pipeline video
inspection system. Before attempting to operate the P340 flexiprobe system, it is very important that you
read this manual, noting all safety warnings and procedures in the Preface, Section 1.3 and throughout the
rest of the manual.
Once you have read this manual, we recommend that you retain it for reference purposes. A printed
version of this manual is available on request. Please contact your local Pearpoint representative for more
information. The rest of the manual is detailed as follows:-
Section 2 is a system overview that includes annotated illustrations of the controller, pushrod reels and
selected accessories.
Section 3 provides users with quick start instructions to operating the controller.
Section 4 provides a detailed guide to assembling the system ready for conducting inspections.
Section 5 provides a comprehensive introduction to using and configuring the controller.
Section 6 introduces the basics of pipeline inspections and describes how to deploy the rod, create video
recordings and control the camera during an inspection.
Section 7 introduces the Compact Flash card / USB flash drive browser and provides a detailed guide to
managing survey files.
Section 8 introduces the Text Page overlay functionality, explaining how to edit, import and display text.
Section 9 introduces the way the controller stores information, including Jobs, Observations and Reporting.
Section 10 provides a comprehensive guide to digital video options and settings. Section 10 also includes a
guide to converting and distributing videos for playback on computers and other video equipment.
Section 11 is an appendix that includes reference and other important information as well as instructions on
caring for and maintaining your P340 system.
NOTE: For instructions about FlexiSight Manager, refer to the FlexiSight Manager Operation Manual.
1.2 Overview
The P340 flexiprobe is an advanced pipeline video inspection system that is ideal for a broad range of
applications. This system allows operators to identify and document pipeline faults using the latest in digital
video recording technology. The P340 flexiprobe is a fully modular system; the controller can drive any
combination of the P340 flexiprobe range of pushrod reels and cameras.
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