Portable Borehole Inspection System

970216_B 0815

EXPLORER

Portable Borehole Inspection System

(Models EX1200 / EX600 / WC1200)

Cablehead Instruction Manual

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Recommended tools:

Sharp scissors

10”-12” Adjustable wrench

X-Acto (utility) knife

Vise (not shown)

Wire cutters

Small screwdrivers (Flat and Phillips)

5/8” deep socket and wrench

13/16” open ended wrench



Feed the cable through the black coiled strain relief and stainless steel housing.

Next, install the strain relief body onto the cable.



Measure back about 6 inches and mark the cable. Cut the outer red jacket of the cable.

DO NOT CUT INTO THE KEVLAR® BRAID. Tip: If you score the jacket and bend it

backwards it will begin to separate without having to cut too deeply.

Carefully cut the outer jacket. Again, try not to cut the inner braided material. If you can cut

through approximately half of the jacket without going through you should attempt the step

below.



The red outer jacket needs to be removed from the Kevlar® braid. If you cut the end of the cable

at a 45-degree angle and separate the jacket at its highest point, it will allow for an easier method

of peeling the jacket away.



Once separated, slip the brass cone strain relief over the braid and screw it onto the vinyl jacket.

It should screw down completely and flush with the red jacket of the cable.

Begin splaying the braid back over the cone. Working slowly, you should be able to push the

material over the cone.



Insert the assembly as shown above and secure in place with the strain relief. Using a crisscross

pattern, tighten the four screws firmly.



Trim the braided Kevlar® as shown above.



Lightly score the outside clear plastic wrap. Peeling it away from the end of the cable will make

the job a little easier (counterclockwise).



Push back on the shielded covering and create an opening to push the center conductor through.

Note: If unable to do the following steps above, just separate the two conductors.



Cut the wires back about 2 inches. Strip the center conductor about ¼-inch.



Attach the wires to the terminals.

Insert the strain relief assembly and firmly tug the cable to seat it in place.

*NOTE: The wrapping technique is not absolutely necessary, but ensures the greatest amount of

strain relief for the cable.



CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY

Locate the wires labeled #1, #2, and #10. Wires #1 and #2 are Ground connections. Wire #10 is

POWER to the camera. Cut the remaining seven wires to approximately ½ inches long.

Feed the wires through the connector housing. Ensure the o-ring is clean and clear of debris and

is not cut or damaged. Cut the three remaining wires #1, #2, and #10 to about 2 inches in length.



Inspect the o-ring for any damage prior to putting it in place.

Screw the two pieces together. Use a vise and a 13/16” open ended wrench to firmly tighten the connector in place.



Use a vise to screw the cylindrical nut onto the exposed threads. Double the wires over and slide

the 5/8-inch socket over the retaining nut. Tighten the nut in place.



Strip back and connect wires #1 and #2 together. Strip back wire #10. Connect the wires as

shown. Wires #1 and #2 connect to the shield and wire #10 connects to the center conductor.



Insert wires #1 and #2 to mate up with the shield of the cable. Insert the wire marked #10 to

connect to the center conductor.

Turn the collar counterclockwise 5-½ turns before screwing the two pieces together. Use a vise

and a large adjustable wrench to tighten both pieces together.



Screw the end connector onto the top half of the housing with an adjustable wrench.



Note: Tug firmly on the red cable to ensure there is no slack inside the cablehead before

tightening the final strain relief nut.



Install the strain relief and tighten the flexible cable relief in place.



Your cablehead is now complete.


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