benefits of olympus videoscopes for repeat inspections

Benefits of Olympus RVI Tools for Repeat InspectionsOlympus’s Core Technologies Get the Job Done Quickly and Efficiently

Remote Visual Inspection | Charles Janecka

OLYMPUS Scientific Solutions

Topic Outline1. What is a repeat inspection?2. Concept introduction3. Olympus’s core design technologies4. Repeat inspection issues/hurdles5. Series C solutions6. IPLEX UltraLite solutions7. IPLEX RT solutions


Repeat Inspections

Any remote visual inspection requiring daily, weekly, or monthly repeats for the purposes of quality assurance, fault prevention, fault detection, or defect checking.


Repeat Inspection Hurdles/Issues Constant searching Setup time Product lifetime Difficult pathways Uncomfortable and hard-to-reach areas


Core Technologies Superior image quality

– Bright light source– High-quality optics

– Olympus originated as an optics company– Wide range of tip options*– Effective and useful focal ranges

– Chip light sensitivity– Image processing– Bright screen

*IPLEX only


Core Technologies Durability

– Robust insertion tube– Waterproof– Tungsten braid– 4-layer construction– MIL-STD-810F*

– Drop tested– Durable screen

– Raised areas for added durability if dropped

*IPLEX only


Core Technologies Ease of use

– Hot buttons– Superior articulation– Intuitive menus– Ergonomic handles– Lightweight


Series C Model Introductory model Simple and easy to use Cost-effective solution


IPLEX UltraLite Model Small and lightweight Responsive articulation Interchangeable tip adaptors TrueFeel articulation


IPLEX RT Model Very bright light source PulsarPic image processing Interchangeable tip adaptors TrueFeel articulation


How the Series COvercomes Inspection Hurdles


How the Series C Overcomes Inspection Hurdles Constant searching

– Superior image quality– High-intensity LED at tip– Optics

– High-quality optics in a cost-effective scope» Reduction and elimination of optical defects commonly seen in lower

priced scopes– A 90◦ field of view (FOV) enables natural zoom while reducing the need to

spend time looking due to a narrow FOV– Effective and useful focal range

» ½ in. to 6 in.– Chip sensitivity– Image processing– Bright screen


How the Series C Overcomes Inspection Hurdles Constant searching

– Durability– Robust insertion tube

– Waterproof– Tungsten braid

– Ease of use– Touch screen– Superior articulation

– Intuitive one-to-one articulation– Stays in place

– Intuitive menus– Drawing and annotation for

future reference– Hot buttons– Lightweight


How the Series C Overcomes Inspection Hurdles Setup time

– Ease of use– Custom case

– Setup time is reduced when all the accessories are organized– Simple decal inside shows how to store the unit

– Simple battery install – On-board battery charging– Quick “On” button– Very short boot-up time


How the Series C Overcomes Inspection Hurdles Setup time

– Ease of use– Custom case

– Setup time is reduced when all the accessories are organized– Simple decal inside shows how to store the unit

– Simple battery install if needed– On-board battery charging

– Quick “On” button– Very short boot-up time


How the Series C Overcomes Inspection Hurdles Product lifetime


– Waterproof– Oil proof– Tungsten braid

– Durable screen– Raised areas for added durability if dropped

– Compact design– Replaceable tip hood


How the Series C Overcomes Inspection Hurdles Difficult pathways

– Ease of use– Superior articulation

– Move and stay– Immediate and intuitive

– Spring neck design– Assists in initiating a tight bend in a pipe– Pulls itself out of a bend


How the Series C Overcomes Inspection Hurdles Difficult pathways

– Ease of use– Spring neck design

– Assists in initiating a tight bend in a pipe– Pulls itself out of a bend


How the Series C Overcomes Inspection Hurdles Uncomfortable and hard-to-reach areas

– Ease of use– Hot buttons

– Less time spent looking for options– Small handheld unit– Small case– Lightweight so prolonged inspections are not as

uncomfortable– ¼–20 screw port for magic arm or magnet

attachment


How the IPLEX UltraLiteOvercomes Inspection Hurdles


How the IPLEX UltraLite Overcomes Inspection Hurdles Constant searching

– Superior image quality– High-intensity LED at tip

– Hi-Beam mode enables the tip to produce up to 2X the light for larger areas– Optics

– High-quality optics» Elimination of optical defects» Clear and in-focus Image

– A range of FOV options

» 120◦ is the most popular; it can see more so requires less searching– A range of focal depth options

» Depending on the tip, far focus starts around an inch and goes to infinity

» Near focus starts at just a few millimeters


How the IPLEX UltraLite Overcomes Inspection Hurdles Constant searching

– Superior image quality– Chip sensitivity

– Larger and more sensitive chip than the Series C

– Image processing– Sharp image with vibrant colors– Blur adjust

» Makes a sharper image when taking pictures while shaking

– Noise reduction» Large dark areas produce noise

making it difficult to see details» Noise reduction helps eliminate this

– Bright screen for daylight viewing


Constant searching– Durability

– Robust insertion tube– 4-layer construction

» Tungsten braid» Rubber layer» Stainless steel braid» Stainless steel coil

– Ease of use– Superior TrueFeel articulation

– Intuitive one-to-one articulation– Articulate freely or lock to keep in place

How the IPLEX UltraLite Overcomes Inspection Hurdles


Constant searching– Ease of use

– Intuitive menus– Hot buttons

– Most of what you need is a button push away– Lightweight ergonomic design

– Longer inspections are easier– Insertion tube maneuverability

– Tapered Flex*» More flexible at distal end than the user end

– Two braid layers add torsion resistance» Twisting at the user’s end twists the distal end» This helps if it gets stuck or to just maneuver around


*6 mm only


Setup time– Ease of use

– Small custom case– Setup time is reduced when all the accessories are organized– Simple decal inside shows how to store the unit

– Simple battery Install– Quick “On” button– Very short boot-up time– Removable media is easy to install and use immediately



How the IPLEX UltraLite Overcomes Inspection Hurdles Product lifetime


– 4-layer construction» Tungsten braid» Rubber layer» Stainless steel braid» Stainless steel coil

– Durable screen– Raised areas for added durability if dropped– 1 meter steel ball drop test

– Compact durable body– Passes 1.2-meter drop test– IP55 rated


How the IPLEX UltraLite Overcomes Inspection Hurdles Difficult pathways


– Free articulation or locked articulation if needed– Immediate and intuitive

– Tapered Flex*– More flexible at distal end than the user end

– Two braid layers add torsion resistance– Twisting at the user’s end twists the distal end– This assists in maneuverability as well as removal if it gets stuck

*6 mm only


How the IPLEX UltraLite Overcomes Inspection Hurdles Uncomfortable and hard-to-reach areas


– Less time is spent looking for options– Small handheld unit– Small case– Lightweight so prolonged inspections are not as uncomfortable– ¼–20 screw port attachment for magic arm or magnet attachment


How the IPLEX RTOvercomes Inspection Hurdles


How the IPLEX RT Overcomes Inspection Hurdles Constant searching

– Superior image quality– High-Intensity LED at handle

– Macro LED connected to a fiber-optic bundle provides enhanced brightness to the inspection area

– Optics– High-quality optics

» Elimination of optical defects» Clear and in-focus image



» Depending on the tip, far focus starts around ¾ in. and goes to infinity» Near focus starts at just a couple of millimeters



– Superior image quality– High-intensity LED at handle

– Macro LED connected to a fiber-optic bundle provides enhanced brightness to the inspection area

– Optics– High-quality optics

» Elimination of optical defects» Clear and in-focus image



» Depending on the tip, far focus starts around ¾ in. and goes to infinity» Near focus starts at just a couple of millimeters



– Superior image quality– Chip sensitivity

– Larger and more sensitive chip than the Series C or UltraLite– Image processing

– PulsarPic adjusts all of the below features automatically and intelligently» Dynamic pulsing light

» The scope decides the amount of light needed so you don’t have to» Noise reduction

» Large dark areas produce noise making it difficult to see details» Noise reduction helps eliminate this

» Automatic image brightness enhancements» Gain» Exposure» Shutter speed



– Superior image quality


Constant searching– Durability

– Robust insertion tube– 4-layer construction

» Tungsten braid» Rubber layer» Stainless steel braid» Stainless steel coil


– Intuitive one-to-one articulation– Motor assist for even smoother articulation– You can articulate freely or lock it so it stays in place

How the IPLEX RT Overcomes Inspection Hurdles


Constant searching– Ease of use

– Intuitive menus– Hot buttons

– Most of what you need is a button push away– Insertion tube maneuverability

– Tapered Flex*» More flexible at distal end than the user end

– Two braid layers add torsion resistance» Twisting at the user’s end twists the distal end» This helps if it gets stuck or to just maneuver around


*6 mm only


Setup time– Ease of use

– Custom case– Setup time is reduced when all the accessories are organized– Simple decal inside shows how to store the unit

– Simple battery install– Quick “On” button– Very short boot-up time– Removable media is easy to install and use immediately



How the IPLEX RT Overcomes Inspection Hurdles Product lifetime


– 4-layer construction» Tungsten braid» Rubber layer» Stainless steel braid» Stainless steel coil

– Operable in all weather– MIL-STD-810F rated– IP55 rated– Passed series of severe environmental tests

» Blowing rain/dust» High humidity» Icing rain

– Durable body– Passes 1.2-meter drop test


How the IPLEX RT Overcomes Inspection Hurdles Difficult pathways


– Free articulation or locked articulation if needed– Immediate and intuitive– Motor assist


– Two braid layers add torsion resistance– Twisting at the user’s end twists the distal end– This assists in maneuverability as well as removing if it gets stuck

*6 mm only


How the IPLEX RT Overcomes Inspection Hurdles Difficult pathways


– Free articulation or locked articulation if needed– Immediate and intuitive– Motor assist


– Two braid layers add torsion resistance– Twisting at the user’s end twists the distal end– This assists in maneuverability as well as removing if it gets stuck

*6mm only


How the IPLEX RT Overcomes Inspection Hurdles Uncomfortable and hard-to-reach areas


– Less time is spent looking for options– Lightweight handle so prolonged inspections are not as uncomfortable– ¼–20 screw port attachment for magic arm or magnet attachment– Handle on screen for quick and simple hanging


Summary Superior image quality

– Bright light– Optics– Chip sensitivity– Image processing– Bright screen

Durability– Robust insertion tube– MIL-STD-810F*– Durable screen– Durable body

*IPLEX only

Ease of use– Hot buttons– Superior articulation– Intuitive menus– Ergonomic handles– Lightweight


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