September 2015 Vol. 70 No. 9
Equipment Spotlight
Remote Inspection Equipment
Envirosight
ROVVER X SAT, a new lateral launch crawler for the industry-leading ROVVER X line of video inspection crawlers, is ideal for locating potentially deadly gas line cross-bores, as well as performing other lateral inspections where residential access is impractical. The ROVVER X SAT crawls up to 500 feet down main lines as small as 6-inches, and then launches its auto-leveling pan/tilt illuminated camera as far as 100 feet into laterals 4 inches and larger. 866.936.8476, www.envirosight.com
Ratech Electronics
The Torpedo crawler kit allows you to connect the Ratech Torpedo 4- to 8-inch crawler to almost any Ratech push camera system. The adapter kit gives the operator the flexibility to inspect a small lateral pipeline and in minutes transform the system into a full function mainline crawler based inspection solution. The Torpedo Remote Wheeled Camera Transporter is a self-propelled multi-conductor camera transporter. Equipped with a built-in 380 line resolution color camera, it is capable of inspecting 4- to 8-inch mainline sewers and water mains from a single entry point. With its 1/8 HP motor, transmission and gearing it will overcome obstacles and make easy work of most lines. The power and controls to operate the transporter are supplied through the existing multi conductor push cable in the camera control unit and the crawler control box. The Torpedo’s Color Camera has a highly sensitive CCD chip, high intensity lighting and rugged camera with a shock resistant module and anti-scratch viewing lens, all held within a water resistant stainless steel housing that is mounted on the 100 percent solid state brass crawler. 800.461.9200, www.ratech-electronics.com
CUES
The CUES Base Station is mounted in a compact, rugged, weatherproof enclosure and can fit into an ATV, van or pick-up truck to access easements and hard-to-reach areas. Featuring wireless control, the unit operates all CUES transporters, cameras and video cable reel functions to accommodate 6- to 200-inch pipe inspection. The reel features automatic payout with a capacity of 1,700 feet video cable. Camera options include a built in inclinometer, sonde, laser diode system to measure cracks and offsets, and a laser pipe profiling system to measure ovality. Heavy duty welded lifting eyelets and forklift skids are provided for quick deployment to the host vehicle. 800.327.7791, www.cuesinc.com
R.S. Technical Services
The Quick Peek Drainline Inspection System has a 7-inch bright LCD monitor, conveniently located on the handle, which can easily be positioned to a comfortable viewing angle for the operator and is equipped with an adjustable sun shield/screen protector. Easily accessible monitor controls include power mode, aspect ratio (screen size) and menu, plus set buttons for color, brightness, contrast, tint and volume. The side-mounted AC/DC power source houses controls for all camera functions, and provides a camera test terminal, AC/DC input, video/audio output, keyboard input and a condenser microphone with an on/off switch. Optional SD digital card recorder, laptop interface and wi-fi interface are available to enhance inspection data recording and reporting capabilities. 800.767.1974, www.rstechserv.com
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