February 2017 Vol. 72 No. 2
Rehabilitation
SPIDER Manhole Inspection Scanner Provides New Perspective
CUES, a leading manufacturer of closed-circuit television pipeline inspection equipment, has introduced an innovative new wireless manhole scanning technology called the SPIDER scanner.
The SPIDER scanner is the only truly wireless, color, manhole inspection technology in such a lightweight and compact form, said Pierre Mikhail, director of CUES manhole inspection division.
“The SPIDER scanner provides a new outlook on how manhole data is collected and applied,” said Mikhail. “While other cameras and inspection devices use a payout reel to determine how deep the camera is in a manhole, the 30-pound, tether-less, self-contained SPIDER typically is deployed using a telescopic mast or tripod for stability.
“It is operated with a tablet computer which controls scanners and lights. This technology frees manhole scanning from problems associated with inaccurate, poorly calibrated cable counters and poorly managed cables. SPIDER does not require a truck or data/power cable for operational use. Scanning data is recorded on the unit.”
SPIDER collects millions of three-dimensional (3D) points during each manhole scan that provide engineering and survey quality information about manhole geometry and condition. Information gathered can be used for structural assessment, pre- and post- rehabilitation analysis, hydrological surveys and for general condition assessment.
SPIDER is available now through CUES distributors and was unveiled at the recent 2017 Underground Construction Technology Conference (UCT) in Fort Worth, TX.
SPIDER produces 3D, textured point cloud renderings of manhole geometry to provide visualization that can be imported into a wide range of 3D viewers and can be delivered in these file formats:
3D MPEG video
Point Cloud which can be converted to Surface Model, CAD Model and Virtual Model
MACP Report using a NASSCO certified software
SPIDER provides a 190-degree field-of-view live video stream, an ideal tool for infiltration and inflow studies that depend on live video to detect moving water.
Based in Orlando, FL, CUES manufactures and sells closed circuit television video (CCTV) inspection, rehabilitation, pipe profiling equipment and asset inspection/decision support software for sanitary and storm sewers, industrial process lines and water lines. CUES also designs, manufactures and sells a broad range of pipeline rehabilitation and profiling equipment.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
CUES, 800-327-7791, cuesinc.com
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