Long videoscope
22/03/2021
Enabling fast, easy and accurate long-distance inspections, the IPLEX™ GAir long videoscope solution combines manoeuvrability with high-quality wide-view images to make complex pipe inspections fast and efficient.The interiors of pipelines that carry hazardous material are inspected for corrosion and other defects using videoscopes. Long complex piping is especially difficult to navigate and inspect because of complex bends and potential obstructions. The IPLEX GAir long scope solution solves these challenges with a combination of pneumatic articulation that enables manoeuvrability at distances up to 30 m with outstanding image quality.
To reach the inspection target quickly, the videoscope’s guide head enables it to slide easily through pipe joints while pneumatic articulation provides fine control, even when the 30 m insertion tube is fully extended. To enable easy inspection, a gravity sensor automatically rotates the on-screen image regardless of the scope’s orientation, while the insertion length indicator tracks how far the videoscope has been extended.
The videoscope’s advanced image sensor, ultra-bright light-emitting diode (LED) illumination and image processing software provide clear wide-view images that enable users to see more in a single view. For an even wider view, an optional 220° fish-eye optical tip adaptor is available to show both the pipe’s sidewall and forward view at the same time.
For dangerous or hazardous inspections, such as those needed inside nuclear power plants, users can set up the videoscope and control it from a safer location up to 100 m away. The videoscope’s touchscreen can be detached from the main unit and positioned up to 5 m away, while wireless capabilities make it easy to share screen images with colleagues.
Thoughtfully designed with pneumatic articulation and advanced tools that ease the challenges of long-distance pipe inspections, the IPLEX GAir videoscope offers flexible manoeuvrability with bright, high-quality wide-view images to locate and identify defects from afar.
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