Olympus IPLEX GAir IV98300GA videoscope

The Olympus IPLEX GAir IV98300GA is a long-distance videoscope designed for remote visual inspection of complex piping systems. It’s highly maneuverable and provides high-quality, wide-view images for fast and accurate inspections of hard-to-reach areas. Its 30-meter insertion tube, advanced image processing, and LED illumination make identifying defects and potential issues in long-range pipe inspections easy. This article overviews the Olympus IPLEX GAir IV98300GA, its features, and applications.

Features

The Olympus IPLEX GAir IV98300GA videoscope offers several features that make it a versatile and efficient tool for remote visual inspection. Here are some of its key features:

• High-quality image sensor, brightness, and advanced image processing: The IPLEX GAir videoscope is built with the same high-quality image sensor, brightness, and advanced image processing that are the hallmarks of the IPLEX series. This ensures clear and detailed images of the inspection target.
• Durable and flexible insertion tube: The videoscope’s insertion tube is made of a highly durable tungsten braid exterior and features a tapered flex design with flexibility that gradually increases toward the distal end. This combination of durability and flexibility allows the videoscope to easily navigate through complex piping systems with multiple elbows and potential obstructions.
• Gravity sensor and insertion length indicator: To enable easy inspection, a gravity sensor automatically rotates the onscreen image regardless of the scope’s orientation, while the insertion length indicator tracks how far the videoscope has been extended. These features help users maintain situational awareness and accurately assess the inspection target.
• Precise articulation with two levels of control: The IPLEX GAir videoscope offers precise articulation regardless of length, thanks to its pneumatic articulation with two levels of control. This feature allows users to navigate through complex piping systems with multiple elbows and potential obstructions.
• Efficient and portable design: The Olympus IPLEX GAir IV98300GA videoscope weighs only 25.8 pounds (11.7 kilograms) and uses a powerful battery with approximately three hours of operating time. This makes it easy to transport and efficient for testing.
• LED illumination and advanced image processing software: The videoscope’s LED illumination and advanced image processing software help technicians analyze the inspection target with excellent visibility. This ensures that users can accurately assess the condition of the target and make informed decisions based on the inspection results.

Applications

The Olympus IPLEX GAir IV98300GA videoscope has several applications in various industries. The videoscope is ideal for inspecting the interior of pipelines that carry hazardous material for corrosion and flaws using videoscopes. The IPLEX GAir IV98300GA videoscope is also useful in the aerospace industry for inspecting aircraft engines and other components. In addition, the videoscope can be used in the automotive industry for inspecting engines, transmissions, and other components.

Olympus IPLEX GAir IV98300GA videoscope Specifications:

SCOPE UNIT

• Insertion tube:
  • Scope diameter: Φ 8.5 mm
  • Scope length: 30 m (98.4 ft)
  • Exterior: High-durability tungsten braid
  • Tube Flexibility: Tapered Flex insertion tube with flexibility that gradually increases toward the distal end
• Field of view: Selectable by optical adaptor
• Direction of view: Selectable by optical adaptor
• Illumination: LED illumination
• Articulation section
  • Articulation angle (all-way): 90°
  • Articulation operation: Pneumatic articulation with built-in air compressor

MAIN UNIT

• Dimensions: (W x H x D): 359 mm × 465 mm × 307 mm, (14.1 in. × 18.3 in. × 12.1 in.) (protruding parts not included)
• Weight (main unit): 11.7 kg (25.8 lbs.)
• Approx. system weight (with battery and SDHC card): 16.4 kg (36.2 lb)
• LCD monitor: 8-inch daylight view WVGA LCD with capacity-type touch screen, 5-step adjustable LCD backlight
• Video output: Type A HDMI 1.4
• Headset (microphone in/ audio out): Φ3.5 mm mini plug CTIA
• USB connector: Type A connector, Version 2.0 standards, Can be connected to a USB wireless LAN adapter (recommended) or remote control unit (optional)
• Power supply:
  • Li-ion battery: 16 V nominal, approx. 180-minute operating time
  • 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz (with supplied AC adaptor)
  • External battery (with type D Ni-MH battery x8): 9.6 V
• Recording media:
  • Normal: SDHC (with supplied SDHC, or using the recommended Class 10 SDHC)
  • Constant video: microSDHC (using the recommended Class 10 microSDHC)
• Image adjustment:
  • Zoom function: Digital seamless zoom (up to 5 times)
  • Gain control: 4-step adjustable gain control (Manual, Auto, WiDER1, WiDER2)
  • Dynamic noise reduction Available
  • Sharpness control: 4-step adjustable sharpness control
  • Saturation control: 3-mode adjustable control of color saturation (Monotone, Natural, Vivid)
  • Title text options: 30-character display
  • Note text options: 30-character title display, mark, free drawing
  • Image display functions: Live image can be inverted to right and left, inverted to up and down, and rotated 180 degrees
  • Gravity indicator: Display gravity indicator according to the orientation of the scope’s distal end
  • Insertion length indicator: Indicates insertion length according to the drum rotation; insertion length can be marked at an arbitrary position
  • Live image orientation: Depending on the orientation of the scope tip, the live image can be rotated and displayed to match the direction of gravity to the bottom of the LCD display
  • Screen display: Content can be displayed and rotated 180 degrees
• Still image recording:
  • Resolution: H640 × V480 (pixels)
  • Recording format: Compressed JPEG format
• Video recording:
  • Resolution: H640 × V480 (pixels)
  • Recording format: MPEG 4 AVC/H.264, Conforms to baseline profile; Windows Media Player 12 compatible
• Wireless LAN: Directly connect to an external wireless device equipped with iOS to stream live images
• Scaler measurement: The distance between two points based on a known measurement in the same plane

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

• Operating temperature:
  • Insertion tube:
    • In air: -25 °C to 100 °C (-13 °F to 212 °F)
    • In water: 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F)
  • Other parts:
    • In air : -15 °C to 48 °C (5 °F to 118.4 °F) (with Li-ion battery)
    • In air : 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) (with AC power adapter)
  • Relative humidity: 15 to 90 % (relative humidity)
• Liquid resistance: Operable when exposed to machine oil, light oil or 5 % saline solution
• Waterproofing:
  • Insertion tube Operable under water with viewing tip adaptor attached, Up to an equivalent to 30 m (98.4 ft) deep
  • Other parts: Not dustproof, waterproof, or dripproof