Overview

Extra-long 30 m industrial videoscope which is equipped with innovative laser illumination and scope articulation technologies. It delivers unprecedented image quality and maneuverability.

Outstanding Operability
Unsurpassed Image Quality
Precise Diagnosis

Outstanding Operability

Air articulation offers unparalleled flexibility at any length

The versatile IPLEX YS features innovative air articulation technology, letting you freely manipulate scope articulation with the compact palm-held controller. Since the insertion tube need not be fully extended, you can unroll only the length which is needed for the inspection and leave the rest neatly and safely coiled on the internal storage drum.

Direction and location of target are accurately revealed during inspections

During inspections, it is sometimes difficult to determine the area and direction being displayed on an inspected image. The IPLEX YS features an integrated gravity sensor that provides an on-screen orientation of the inspected image, clearly differentiating up from down.

An optional length indicator can display the scope length inserted into an object on the screen; it can also be reset for a relative length from a given point in an inspection area. Utilising these functions, you can confidently proceed with inspections knowing they will be able to clearly identify inspected positions.

Operates efficiently even in hostile environments

During field maintenance, inspections must proceed even where rough objects and dusty, drip-laden environments can present obstacles. The IPLEX YS insertion tube is engineered for high resistance to abrasion and can be inserted into a wide range of objects, even those with rough surfaces. The lens cleaning system blows away fine dust and drip residue on the scope tip, ensuring efficient inspections that produce clear images.

All-in-one package permits easy portability

Not only can the IPLEX YS handle complete inspections, its all-in-one design lets you conduct them almost anywhere. At sites lacking an AC power supply, it can be powered by a lithium-ion battery. The scope articulation is operable with a small CO2 cartridge; no bulky air compressor is needed.

Unsurpassed Image Quality

Pioneering laser illumination technology for exceptional brightness

IPLEX YS provides laser illumination to the scope tip for exceptional brightness.

The IPLEX YS is the first industrial videoscope to incorporate laser illumination, 2X brighter than a conventional long-length videoscope, featuring low power consumption. It offers a comprehensive range of interchangeable optical adaptors for optimal magnification and direction. You can easily view a wide variety of inspection environments.

Clear, crisp images in every environment

The 8.0 inch. daylight-view monitor delivers vivid images both indoor and outdoors. Our unique image processing capability, WiDER (Wide Dynamic Extended Range), brings out detail in shadowed and highlighted areas to produce bright, contrast-balanced images across the entire depth of field.

Precise Diagnosis

Accurate post-inspection analysis

The IPLEX YS provides a number of post-inspection functions to support your analyses. You can record JPEG still images and AVI movies into a removable Compact Flash card or USB flash drive, and use the ImageNotepad to enter extended descriptions on recorded images. While you type, a list of predicted words is displayed when you enter a letter, simplifying and accelerating text input. Your descriptions are immediately accessible as part of each image when inspected data is transferred to a computer.

Reliable defect detection with Stereo Measurement

Depth measurement mode

Stereo Measurement technology permits accurate, three-dimensional defect measurement at any target angle. You can easily measure size, depth, and area of erosion, corrosion, and waste during inspection. Quantitatively measured calculations of a defect ensure inspection reliability.
Our unique Spot-Ranging function, the industry's only real-time tip-to-target distance measurement feature, navigates the scope tip to the optimum distance from a target. You can then easily determine whether the tip is close enough to calculate the most accurate measurement on the first try.

>>See demonstration of all measurement modes

Convenient image data management

InHelp Viewer software features image data management and precise measurement of objects in recorded images. Available free from our website, InHelp Viewer is ideal for remote users to re-measure or validate saved-measurement results. This advanced software features information editing and report generation, enabling you to efficiently prepare inspection reports.

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Specifications

IPLEX YS Industrial Videoscope is built-to-order.

Insertion Tube
Model No.	Scope Diameter	Scope Length	Exterior	Articulation angle
IV88300Y	φ8.5 mm (0.335 in)	30 m (98.4 ft)	High durability tungsten braid	60°(UP/DOWN/ RIGHT/LEFT)
Articulation Mechanics	Scope tip articulation by pneumatic pressure
Illumination method	Laser diode illumination
Gravity sensor	Indicating gravity directions of the scope tip
Temperature sensor	2-stage indicator for high temperature warning
Lens cleaning function	Cleaning fine drip and dust on the scope tipe blowing by air

Main Unit
Dimensions (W x D x H)	472 mm x 522 mm x 380 mm (18.6 in x 20.6 in x 15.0 in)
System Weight	Approx. 26 kg (57.3 lb)
LCD monitor	8.4-inch daylight-view LCD, anti-reflective type
Power Supply	Internal battery: 14.8V nominal, 120-minute operating time
	AC power: 100 V to 240V, 50/60 Hz (with supplied AC adapter)
Air Gas Provision Method	Compact CO2 cartridge or Air compressor
Hardware Connectors	Video Output	S-Video, Composite BNC,
	Audio Input	External microphone, 3.5 mm mono jack
	Auxiliary Connector	Two-way communication connector
	USB	One USB connector

Software Controls
Image Controls	3X digital zoom, 9 step digital brightness control, 5 step contrast adjustment for frozen and retrieved images
Adjustable Gain Control	4 step adjustable gain control with exclusive WiDER^® brightness level balancing technology.
Exposure Control	Adjustable CCD exposure time. PAL: 20 ms to 500 ms, NTSC: 17 ms to 500 ms
Color Enhancement	Monochrome mode or Color Emphasis of red, blue or all primary colors

Recording Management Functions
Recording Media	Compact Flash card (1GB standard, compatible with recommended Compact Flash cards up to 4GB). USB Flash Drive recommended.
Internal Memory	1GB standard
Overlay	30-character title with date, time and system settings. Additional data can be input to an image using the ImageNotepad^® tool which provides the capability to insert up to 10 additional descriptions to an image, displayed by categories and contents.
Thumbnail image display	Recorded images can be displayed as thumbnails.
Still image Recording	Resolution (pixel)	NTSC: 640 x 480, PAL: 768 x 576
Video Recording	Recording Format	JPEG - Super high quality, high quality, standard quality TIFF - Uncompressed (for Stereo Tip Adapters only)
	Resolution (pixel)	NTSC: 320 x 240/640 x 480, PAL: 384 x 288/768 x 576
	Recording Format	AVI format, Motion JPEG compression, Windows Media Player compatible
Audio Recording	Recording Format	WAV format, 60 sec max.

Stereo Measurement Functions
Distance	Distance between two points.
Point-to-Line	Perpendicular distance between a point and a user-defined line.
Depth	Orthogonal depth/height distance between a point and a user-defined plane.
Area/Lines	Multiple point circumference and area measurement
Profile	Plot of cross section between two points
Multi	Multiple measurements (distance, point-to-line, area and line) between two points
Offset	Point-to-Line measurement with a parallel line passing on a measurement point

Operating Environment
Operating Temperature	Insertion Tube	In air: -25 to 100ºC (-13 to 212°F) , In water: 10 to 30ºC (50 to 86°F)
Operating Temperature	Parts other than above	In air: 0 to 40ºC (32 to 104°F)
Relative Humidity	All parts	20 to 85%
Liquid Resistance	All parts	Operable when exposed to machine oil, light oil or 5% saline solution.
Waterproofing	Insertion Tube	Operable underwater up to a water pressure equivalent to a depth of 30 m. Not operable underwater with stereo measurement tip adapters.
	Remote controller and LCD monitor	Operable in rain. Not operable underwater.
	Parts other than above	Neither waterproof nor rain-proof

Tip Adapter Optical Specifications

Optical Tip adapter Variation
		Optical system			Distal end
		Field of view	Direction of view	Depth of field^*1	Outer diameter^*2	Distal end^*3
Viewing Tip Adapters	AT120D/NF-IV88Y	120º	Forward	4 to 190 mm	ø8.5 mm	30.7 mm
	AT120D/FF-IV88Y		Forward	25 to ∞ mm
	AT120S/NF-IV88Y		Side	1 to 25 mm		35.6 mm
	AT120S/FF-IV88Y		Side	5 to ∞ mm
Stereo Tip Adapters	AT60D/60D-IV88Y	60º/60º	Forward/Forward	5 to ∞ mm	ø8.5 mm	36.9 mm
	AT60S/60S-IV88Y		Side/Side	4 to ∞ mm		39.6 mm

*1. Indicates the optimal focal distance of the tip adapter.
*2. The adapter can be inserted into a ø8.5 mm hole when it is mounted on the scope.
*3. Indicates the length of the rigid portion at the scope's distal end when mounted.

Accessories

Optical Tip adapters

A range of the IPLEX YS tip adapters meets the optical requirements of various applications.

Gas cartridge

The portable CO₂ cartridge can be fixed onto the IPLEX YS, letting you manipulate scope articulation without a bulky compressor. Note: Please consult a sales representative for the recommended model.