REI
Camera Operator Daily Care Checklist
Pre-inspection • Post-inspection • Weekly care
REI Drayco — TV/Camera Units
One form per unit per day
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Before every run: If the unit auto-shutdown on a previous run, inspect the full Sincon cable before restarting.
Pre-inspectionBefore leaving the yard
1Sincon cable — visual walkLook for cuts, kinks, abrasion, or jacket damage.
2Cable connections and bullet connectorsBoth ends. No corrosion, loose pins, or bent contacts.
3Tractor skidsNo cracks, wear, or loose mounting.
4BridlesNo fraying, loose fittings, or deformation.
5Camera lens and housingClean lens. Housing free of cracks, dirt, or grease.
6LED lightsAll LEDs fire. Brightness adjusts correctly.
7Tractor drive — all functionsForward, reverse, all 3 speeds. Freewheel mode engages.
8Camera pan, tilt and zoomFull range. Home function returns to straight-ahead.
9Controller and displayImage quality good. All buttons responsive. Footage counter reading correctly.
10Cable reelCable wound evenly. Reel rotates freely. Drag brake tension set.
Post-inspectionBefore leaving the job site
11Rinse tractor and cameraRemove sewage, grit, and debris from all surfaces.
12Wipe camera lens and housingDry with lint-free cloth. No water in ports.
13Reel cable back in evenlyNo crossovers or pinch points. Secure end.
14Inspect cable for new damageNote any cuts or kinks from today's run.
15Cap all connectorsAll open connector ends capped. Terminations hand-firm.
16Stow tractor securelyLocked in mount or case. Will not shift in transit.
17Power down properlyCorrect shutdown sequence. No forced power-off.
18Report issues to supervisorDo not leave unit with known fault.
Weekly add-onsFriday only
W1Lube wind shaft and drag brakeApply lubricant per RST spec. Check drag brake tension.
W2Full cable walk and footage counter checkWalk full cable. Verify footage counter matches cable paid out.
Operator notes — defects, repairs, parts needed
Operator signature
Supervisor signature
Date / time out
Operator name
Unit / Serial #
Date
Job / Location
Truck #
Overall status
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Pre-inspectionBefore deployment at manhole
1Battery charge levelMust be 80%+ before deployment.
2Scanner housing and opticsClean lenses with lens cloth. No cracks or debris.
3Mast and attachment pointsAll locking joints secure. Extends and collapses smoothly.
4Tablet controllerCharged and on. Software launches. Wireless connection confirmed.
5Self-calibration on startupAllow calibration to complete before lowering into structure.
6Live video and LED lights190-degree video displaying. All LEDs on and even.
7Storage space on tabletEnough storage for today's scan files.
Post-inspectionBefore leaving the site
8Rinse scanner and mastNo water directly into optics or vents.
9Dry and wipe opticsCheck for scratches or contamination.
10Save and back up scan filesTransfer to office system or USB before end of day.
11Collapse and stow mastStore in padded case. Not loose in the truck bed.
12Put scanner on chargePlug in every day. Do not leave uncharged overnight.
13Report issues to supervisorFlag hardware errors before next deployment.
Weekly add-onsFriday only
W1Full optics cleaning and mechanical joint inspectionDeep clean lenses. Check all locking joints for wear.
Operator notes
Operator signature
Supervisor signature
Date / time out
Operator name
Unit / Serial #
Date
Job / Location
Truck #
Overall status
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Pre-inspectionBefore leaving the yard
1Wheels — correct set for pipe sizeMatch wheel set to today's pipe diameter. Inspect tread.
2Kevlar cable inspectionKinks, abrasion, or jacket damage along full accessible length.
3Crawler body and camerasClean. Main lens clear. Rear-view camera unobstructed.
4Crawler drive testForward, reverse, steer. All 6 wheels turning. No grinding.
5Camera PTZ and lampsFull PTZ range. Lamp intensity adjusts. Image sharp.
6Touchscreen controller and joystickScreen responsive. Joystick inputs correct. Counter active.
7Built-in sensorsPressure, temperature, and incline readings displaying.
8Cable reel and auto-reelCable wound evenly. Auto-reel smooth. No drag or binding.
Post-inspectionBefore leaving the site
9Rinse crawler, camera and cablePay attention to wheel wells and drive mechanism.
10Reel cable back in — guidedEven wraps, no crossovers. Secure cable end.
11Inspect cable for run damageNote any new damage from today's run.
12Check wheels after runReplace cracked or excessively worn wheels.
13Stow crawler securelyIn case or mount. Connector caps on all open ports.
14Power down properlyShut down per Envirosight sequence.
15Report issues to supervisorDo not redeploy with a known fault.
Weekly add-onsFriday only
W1Cable connection and termination checkInspect all termination points. Clean corrosion. Verify HD signal.
Operator notes
Operator signature
Supervisor signature
Date / time out
Operator name
Unit / Serial #
Date
Job / Location
Truck #
Overall status
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Note: HD signal degrades before the copper cable visibly fails — flag any signal issues early.
Pre-inspectionBefore leaving the yard
1Copper cable inspectionJacket damage, kinks, connector corrosion.
2Camera head and lensClean lens. Rotate mechanism moves freely full 360 degrees.
3Module connection pointsAll seated and locked.
4Tractor drive testForward, reverse, all speeds. No slipping or hesitation.
5HD video signal qualityFull HD on 7-inch screen. No pixelation or dropouts.
6Controller and SD cardTouchscreen responsive. SD card inserted and recognized.
7Auto aperture and camera rotationAuto aperture adjusts. Camera rotates 360 degrees without binding.
8Cable reel and level-windCable wound evenly. Level-wind tracking properly.
Post-inspectionBefore leaving the site
9Rinse camera head, tractor and cableDo not let wastewater dry on camera head or connectors.
10Wipe lens and rotate sealDry with lens cloth. Inspect rotation seal for debris or cracking.
11Reel cable back in — guidedEven wraps. No crossovers. Secure cable end cap.
12Inspect cable for run damageNote new jacket damage or HD signal degradation.
13Save and verify video recordingConfirm SD card saved. Video plays back clean.
14Cap all connector endsAll open ports capped. Module connections covered.
15Power down properlyShut down per Rausch controller sequence.
16Report issues to supervisorHD signal degradation must be reported same day.
Weekly add-onsFriday only
W1Lube tractor drive shaft, wheels and pivot pointsApply lubricant per Rausch spec. Check footage counter calibration.
Operator notes
Operator signature
Supervisor signature
Date / time out
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