New Python Push Camera

Meet a new push camera from Python family: Python-S. Why S in the name? This push camera has a self-leveling camera unit and a built-in 512Hz sonde. This push camera is a great device for video inspection of sewers and drain waters, main lines and laterals, ducts, wells, boilers, tanks and power plants.
The Python's self leveling camera head contains a high resolution Sharp CCD chip, 30 LED lights with adjustable brightness, a flexible spring coiled joint to navigate corners and a Sapphire lens to resist scratching. Due to the self-leveling feature the camera chip is always right side up expanding your ability to clearly see the inspection area. 

Length of insertion probe can reach 70 or 120 meters. With USB port you can always transfer files to computer. 

Please find more details here

Comparison of Triton Push Cameras

This time I would like to tell you about two pipe cameras from Triton family:  

Micro Pipe Camera 

and Self-Levelling Pipe camera. 

What are their differences? What are their main features?

Both Triton camera systems give you a great experience of inspection. These systems perfectly meet all your needs for pipe inspections.

First - the differences.

Triton micro pipe camera has a very narrow 7/8'' camera with pressure resistance to 4 bar. Camera contains 4 super powerful LEDs

Triton self-levelling pipe camera has self-levelling camera that will always turn to the right side to use. Pressure resistance is higher - to 6 bar. Camera contains 20 bright LEDs.

All other features are the same. The whole system consists of two components. First, it is the durable mini inspection reel with push cable lengths to 60 meters. Unlike other systems on the market the Triton features a Kevlar braided probe. Kevlar is a highly resistant material that is widely used for making bullet proof vests.  Camera chip is protected by scratch resistant sapphire glass and housing is made of stainless steel. The Triton inspection reel also comes with a built in transmitter that operates at 512htz and is easily locatable with a standard receiver.
Second, it is the imaging hub, Triton pipe cameras have 10.4” color wide screen monitor with a recording processor. Data can be saved directly to Ipod, Ipad or USB drive. Recordings are made in a high quality H.264 format. Data can also be accompanied with voice comments through and written text.
Other features include an on-screen counter for how much of the probe has been inserted, adjustable lighting control, click touch controls and a rechargeable battery which holds a two hour charge. 

So, if you need to pass through very narrow ducts and pipes with diameter from 1'', then your choice will be Triton Micro Pipe camera. 

If the diameter of camera is not important, but you need such additional features as self-levelling camera or higher pressure resistance, then you can consider Triton Self-Levelling Pipe camera.  

Please see videos taken by both cameras. 

More information about these cameras can be found on this page

Ultra Thin Videoscope with Highly Durable Probe

No wonder that probe of videoscope is often the most fragile part. It is subject to various influences including sharp edges of metal parts of engines. However metal braiding of PVC covered probe increases resistance against external impacts. Videoscope with such a probe can be more easily used during inspection of hard-to-reach places. The more - thin probe can be inserted through smallest entries and gives a nice image. 

Please check this video taked by 4 mm probe with articulation. More information here 

Sample Video Taken by Orion II Videoscope

Orion II videoscope has a light weight, extremely portable design, and meet current requirements for Remote Visual Inspection.
A full range of interchangeable probes with different diameters, lengths, and directions of view (DOV), are available, making this a highly useful and indispensable tool. Inspection probes range from 3.9 mm to 10 mm in diameter, and are all water-, oil-, diesel-, gasoline- proof (IP 57) with an integrated high resolution CMOS Video Camera chip. Four bright LED lights give brilliant illumination with a button on the monitor to control the light intensity, virtually eliminating glare when inspecting reflective or metallic surfaces. This videoscope is used in automotive inspection, in welding inspection and in many other areas. 
Please see below the sample video taken by Orion II videoscope with the thinnest 3.9 mm insertion probe.

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RIGEL articulated video borescope on the Graveyard Carz TV show

Medit's "RIGEL" articulated video borescope was featured on the Graveyard Carz TV show. This affordable borescope can be used for a wide range of applications in automotive industry. 
See how Mark Worman detects some undressed rusty spots into the car frame using "RIGEL" videoscope.
More information about this borescope here

New Powerful Light Source

No doubt that the quality of light source is very important during non-destructive testing and inspection. LED light sources are used in optical endoscopy: in borescopes and fiberscopes.
SPARK LED light source is specially designed advanced NDT industry. It has a new LED chip, which is combined with a focal lens to produce 15% more light intensity then the most powerful light sources in the class.
The body of SPARK LED light source is made of high-grade aluminum with anodized finish. Due to the design the heat, produced by the LED element, is evenly allocated on the surface. 

The SPARK LED light source uses 3 standard AAA batteries, which can be purchased globally or in rechargeable form, Ni-MH, Li-ion or Alkaline, if you want to use it continually.
Portable and easy-to-operate the “Spark” LED light source is a must-have for routine remote visual inspections.

More details about this sofisticated light source are here  

Comparison of SPARK LED light source with competitors:

Inspection Video with Triton Push Camera

Triton push camera is one of the best push camera on the market for drain and sewer inspection. Durable mini inspection reel with push cable lengths up to 200 feet. Unlike other systems on the market the Triton features a Kevlar braided probe. 

The 1.68" self levelling camera head connected to the inspection reel provides great illumination of the inspection area and a crisp, colorful image.

The Triton inspection reel also comes with a built in transmitter that operates at 512htz and is easily locatable with a standard receiver (this option can be added to the set).

Please see inspection video made by Triton push camera below

Rigid Video Borescope in Action

As you know, rigid borescopes have many advantages. Such borescopes include a system of glass rod lenses, stainless steel probe with eyepiece. They provide a very clear image. But there is one little problem - you can generally make eye inspections, without recording. And what  if you want to keep your nice moments of work forever?  

Here comes Kingfisher video borescope - combination of rigid borescope with high precision optics and video scope with monitor and recording function.

 The Kingfisher rigid video borescopes are used in many areas of inspections including gun barrels, pipes, castings etc. All of these scopes feature glass rod lenses, a complimentary LED light handle for illumination, and an optional angle of view of 0, 30, 70, 90, or in some sizes 110 degrees. Diameter can be 2.7 mm, 4 mm, 5 mm or 6 mm. 

The video camera chip provides a clear, colorful image of the inspection area, which is displayed on portable monitor.  You can view image on monitor or record it to SD card or see live view on external larger TV monitor. 

Please review sample images of objects just 0.01 mm in size. The focus distance of Kingfisher rigid video borescope is from 1 cm to infinity, so it is possible to view very small objects. 

A video output jack transfers the image to a larger TV monitor allowing you to discuss repairs, and troubleshooting directly with customers.

As you can see here, Kingfisher videoscope can be used as a microscope. The smallest parts are visible

Rigel Videoscope Helps Scientific Researches

Dr. Stanley Fox and Enrique Santoyo-Brito from Oklahoma State University looked for a videoscope to assist them in their field work regarding care of young leopard lizards by adult leopard lizards in deep rock crevices in Chile. They decided to use Rigel 2-way articulating video borescope for their research, as they wanted to visualize rock refuges, used by leopard lizards, and take video and still images of the lizards inside the refuges. These refuges are located in natural rock formations with small entry points and little natural light. The Rigel videoscope was a good fit with its articulated probe and built in LED lights to allow them to get a good look at the larger areas in the rock formations and locate the lizards. Please look at some photos in the deep rock crevices.

For information - Rigel Videoscope consists of Monitor base with recording function and high resolution screen and flexible probe. Probe diameter can be 3.9 mm or 5.5 mm, and length from 1 to 3 meters. Probe can be bent in 2 directions and turn around, which makes  possible about 360 degrees observation. High resolution of image, convenient design and portability make this videoscope a nice choice for scientifc research works, as well as for different industrial applications: automotive, aviation, plumbing, security and many others. 

More details about this and similar videoscopes are here.

The equipment: Videoscope Rigel, Telemetry and Remote Query for PIT tags

Inserting Probe of Videoscope Rigel into area of refuges in rock formations. Please note that only thin diameter of probe can assist here. 

Lizard's face via video borescope

Ultra Narrow Pipe Inspection Camera

Push camera is a very useful tool for contractors who seek reliable equipment for inspection of ducts, pipes,  sewers and other parts of city and house system. Plumbers use them, who need to look inside pipes to find out where leaks or cracks exist. Since it is very difficult to determine the section of a burst pipe without being able to see it, this is where push cameras become very useful.

I found interesting video for specialists who are looking for professional narrow pipe camera that will be able to navigate through 90 degrees elbows. The 7/8" Micro camera head is equipped ultra bright LEDs and provides great illumination of the inspection area and a colorful image. This pipe camera is designed for 65 psi, fully water proof and can be used as a sewer camera, drain camera, or camera for a gas pipe inspection.

If you want details about this camera, they are here 

Using Rigid Borescope with USB Video Camera for Industrial Inspection

Rigid Borescopes are computer-designed and manufactured devices with high resolution glass optics. Often Servicemen and Technicians prefer videoscopes neglecting valued optical Rigid Borescope.
These units provide much higher resolution image than flexible fiberscopes or videoscopes, due to their direct glass lenses. Unlike videoscope, that have a small camera in the tip of probe, video camera is installed at the eyepiece of Rigid Borescope and catches a complete view of higher resolution. The sensor size of camera is larger than the videoscope tiny camera. This results in crystal clear image.

The body of borescope, light post and insertion tube are manufactured of stainless steel. All exterior elements are well adjusted and fluid resistant. The coated rod lenses in the optical system provide brilliant image quality with great contrast and brightness.

Important features:

• Insertion tube diameter: 2.7 mm (0.11"), 4 mm (0.16"), 5 mm (0,2") or 6 mm (0.24").
• Angle/ Direction of View (DOV): 0°, 30°, 70°, 90° or 110°.
• 55°  Field of View (FOV)                      
• ACMI, STORZ, WOLF Light post connection                 
• 32mm standard round rigid scope Eyepiece
• Rod lens optical system

Rigid borescopes wonderfully couple with borescope camera ImagePRO USB camera. The high resolution image or video from borescope camera can be viewed and recorded at any laptop. 

Please review the following video of sample inspection with rigid borescope and endoscopic USB camera

 

If you need further information about rigid borescopes, please visit this page 
If you're interested in ImagePRO USB camera, you can find more details here

New Heavy Duty Push Camera

Many experts look for really heavy duty narrow push cameras. Triton push camera offers a nice choice with a small camera less 1 inch. 

The push camera Triton consists of two parts:

First, is the durable mini reel with push cable lengths up to 70 meters. One of the most sensitive parts of any pipeline camera is the push rod. Unlike other systems on the market the Triton features a Kevlar braided probe. Kevlar is a highly resistant material that is widely used for making bullet proof vests.
 The probe has 7/8" camera head connected to the inspection reel provides great illumination of the inspection area and a crisp, colorful image. The camera is protected by sapphire glass. 
 The Triton inspection reel has a transmitter that operates at 512 Hz and is easily locatable with a standard receiver (this option can be added to the set).

Second,Triton push camera includes 10.4” color wide screen monitor with recording function. Data can be saved directly to Ipod, Ipad or USB drive. Recordings are made in a high quality H.264 format.
 Other features include an on-screen counter for how much of the probe has been inserted, adjustable lighting control, click touch controls, and a rechargeable battery which holds a two hour charge.  

You can find more information here

New Ultra Fine Videoscope

As I promised - now Ultra Fine Videoscope is available!

The popular Rigel videoscope is supplied now with 4mm diameter insertion probe. This industrial articulated borescope is an affordable unit and has two way articulating tip with 350 degree independently rotating probe that can be detached from the handheld monitor in seconds. The probe is water, oil, gas, diesel proof and rugged enough for everyday inspections.
This videoscope has a highly durable stainless steel braided probe and 3 bright LEDs incorporated in the camera tip and over 90 degree articulation each direction.
Light intensity is easily controlled by a finger. The bright, 3.5” monitor provides you with detailed clear images. Live and stored images are displayed in color on the integrated LCD screen with resolution of 720x480 pixels.
Files are captured to an SD memory card (included), and captured images and video can be downloaded directly to a computer or laptop via a USB cable.

For more information please visit this page

Sewer Camera for Home Inspector

Today home inspectors can't imagine their life without helpful gadgets and tools. 
 New modern technologies highly improve their work. Sewer cameras (or pipe inspection cameras) are a bright example what highs home inspection reached.Sewer camera will save you time, improve your image as a professional contractor and increase your profit.

• First, you can use a sewer camera to inspect and identify a problemeither in sewer, water, drain, storm mainline or laterals - blockage, crack, etc.
• Second, you can show the findings to your client and document it.
• Third, you can make final check up after repairing to be sure everything is done well.

You can find more information about sewer cameras here 

Snake Camera - How to Make a Right Choice

Buying a new snake camera is never something that should be rushed into, especially since the type of camera that you end up choosing could have a major effect on your performance when doing plumbing jobs around town. 
You will therefore want to take some time to figure out which model of snake camera would be best suited to the needs of your business, and a great way to find out this kind of information is to request the opinions of other plumbers who may have purchased the same snake camera model that you are currently interested in buying for yourself. 

 You can consider Voyager inspection camera by MEDIT as of the  most affordable and versatile video borescope for basic inspections. The 5.5mm (0.22”) or 9.5mm (0.37”) diameter probes feature a flex and stay, semi-obedient design, which will hold a bend or curve until it is physically bent back. These interchangeable probes have three lengths available to access a variety of inspection areas. 

Super Thin Videoscope with Articulation

As you know small diameter of videoscope probe allows you to observe more details in hidden places. Sometimes the entry is very small, just several millimeters. A videoscope with small diameter of probe can let you observe every tiny place. 

Soon everybody will be glad to find a new videoscope Rigel with 4 mm diameter and 2-way articulation. The probe of this videoscope is gas, diesel, oil, and water proof. The camera with powerful light source offers clear color image on the display with high resolution. Its features are similar to its brother - 5.5 mm Rigel - but with much smaller probe!

I think that this videoscope is a must-have for automotive and aviation industry and many other applications.
See more details about Rigel 4mm articulated videoscope here

Cobra Pole Inspection Camera Part 2

Let's go again on describing pole camera Cobra. The Cobra Inspection camera is a battery operated system with a telescoping shaft for viewing difficult-to-access areas either above or below ground. 

One more interesting feature: It has TFT LCD monitor that displays a clear image.  You can work on batteries for 3.5 hours in daylight or 3 hours in complete darkness. The charging of the battery only takes 2.25 hours.

Please see another sample video taken by Cobra Inspection Camera, and I will tell you some about working with this camera in the next post. Stay tuned!

Cobra Pole Inspection Camera Part 1

This post starts description of the pole camera Cobra. The Cobra Inspection camera is a battery operated system with a telescoping shaft for viewing difficult-to-access areas either above or below ground. This camera helps you to inspect attics, suspended ceilings, eavestrough's, gutters, sewers or wells.
This Inspection Camera is very easy to handle and gives you a very crisp and clear image either in daylight or darkness away from light thanks to its built-in IR LED lights. The telescoping of the pole allows you to view from 1.6 m to 4 m away. Please see sample video taken by Cobra Inspection Camera, and I will tell you some more details in the next post. Stay with us!

Videoscope for car maintenance

Do you find it difficult to observe inner parts of engine? Videoscope with thin insertion probe will help you. 
You can inspect hidden and small parts of cylinder block and other parts. Image is transmitted from camera to the monitor with high resolution. The closer object to the tip of the videoscope, the larger it will be on screen. Then you can record image or video to SD card for further consideration if the repair case is difficult. The probe with 2-way articulation helps you to see every bit of inspected area.

Most car services like to use videoscopes. They support high quality car repair and make it faster. 

Videoscope Quasar can help you greatly, because it has a very durable steel braided insertion probe. You will not scratch it against shard edges of metal parts. Powerful LED light source in the end of probe illuminates well the area of inspection. About 3 meters length and 4 mm diameter of the probe provide access to every hard-to-reach place of engine. 
See more about Quasar videoscope here