Spectrum Instruments Ltd. has positioned itself as a one-stop-shop for all large pipe inspection customers ranging from owner operated blockage removal firms, to larger drainage contractors, water companies, councils, and Governments world wide. Our broad range of pipe inspection system address a variety of applications including:
APPLICATIONS:
Reactors
Refractory
Process
Pipelines (gas, oil, jet fuel, chemical etc)
Bore Holes
Storage Vessels
Sulphur Pits
Large Pressure Vessels
Storm, Chemical, and Sanitary Sewers
Law Enforcement
For small diameter pipe inspection, see manual and motorized push-cameras at
Spectrum Instruments Ltd. is pleased to be associated with brand name manufacturer's of large pipe inspection system such as:
ECA HYTEC and ENDO SERVICE
and in the marketing of their broad line of pipe inspection products. We have consolidated pipe inspection systems below as follows:
MINI-PIPE CRAWLER (for 80-400mm pipes)
MIDI CRAWLER (for 150 - 600mm pipes)
PIPE CRAWLER (for 250-1200mm pipes)
SPECIALTY SYSTEMS
Z-Pipe Viewer
Explosion Proof Crawler (for 150-600mm pipes)
Crab Cams
Aerial Cams (gas or electric powered)
Bore Hole Systems
MINI-PIPE CRAWLER
for 80mm - 400mm Pipes
Top quality mini crawler system, based on our 25 years of experience and feedback from our clients and partners, Spectrum Instruments Limited has brought the very latest technology to the Mini Pipe Cruiser. It is intended for pipe inspections and measurement. This powerful and modular system allows the inspection of all types of pipelines with diameters ranging from 80 - 400mm in particularly hostile environments.
The camera is mounted on a motorised trolley for diameters ranging from 100 – 400mm, or can also be used as a push rod system using a semi-rigid cable in pipelines ranging from 80 – 250mm in diameter. This diverse camera system can also be used for borehole camera inspections by connecting the camera directly to the umbilical cable.
The camera in the Midi Pipe Cruiser is permanetly fixed to the front of the crawler. The whole camera and crawler system has been kept as short as possible to allow easy access to the pipe via the manhole. A range of wheels and spacers provide inspections from 150 mm diameter to 600 mm diamter pipes.
The crawler is fitted with a powerfl 150W 48V DC motor, fitted to a 42 mm diameter planetary gearbox. This gives a maximum output torque of 15Nm. Drive to the axle is via a 1:2 bevel gear set and conversion to 4WD via chain and sprockets. The crawler comes complee with a fitted Pan and Rotate camera, and fitted whells for 150 mm and upwards pipe inspection.
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150 mm Crawler
225 mm Crawler
300 mm Crawler
380 mm Crawler
450 mm Crawler
600 mm Crawler
Pan . Tilt Camera
Camera Rear
Control Panel
PIPE CRUISER
for 250 - 1200mm Pipes
Top quality mainline crawler system, based on our 25 years of experience and feedback from our clients and partners, Spectrum Instruments Limited has brought the very latest technology to the Pipe Cruiser. It is intended for pipe inspections and measurement. This powerful and modular system allows the inspection of all types of pipelines with diameters ranging from 150 - 1200mm in particularly hostile environments.
The Pipe Cruiser can be fitted with either the DTR 65 HRC camera or a FTR 80 C Zoom Camera. The Pipe Cruiser can also be fitted with a real time deflection measurement system (SIMCO), a motorised pantograph or a satellite camera module.
The Pipe Cruisers automatically controlled motorised reel has the capacity to hold up to 500 metres of small diameter umbilical cable with a high load capacity of up to 300kg.
A video review of our family of crawler camera system>>
SPECIALTY SYSTEMS
Z-Pipe Viewer
for quick inspection of pipes
The Z-Pipe Viewer system permits an inspection of pipes with diameters from 100 to 800mm, directly from a manhole with viewing range to 30M.
Fully autonomus and easy to use, the Z-Pipe Viewer system is equipped with the latest technologies (carbon pole, high resolution camera, digital recorder, high luminosity white LED, distance evaluation software and more..) thus allowing a single operator to carry out a high quality inspection in total safety.
Its high resolution camera with optical zoom(26X optical and 12X digital) integrates the latest generation of CCD sensor providing an indisputable guality image.
Typical Applications
Rapid diagnosis of the general state of a piping network
Searching for major obstruction (deposits, root ingress...) as well as pipe collapse
Explosion proof system for TV inspection inside piplines from 150 – 600mm in diameter. Certified according to the Explosion Proof Directive (ATEX 94/9/EC). Comes with the DTR65HR Ex pan and tilt colour camera head, incorporating lights and inclinometer.
The Gisys VSCE200 Ex tractor is steerable and explosion proof (ATEX 94/9/EC) and watertight up to 5 meters
CRAB-ROBOT-Systems are selfdriving and remote-controlled crawlers with built-in camera-modules and illumination, for visual inspection for long pipe-systems. Different types of crawlers are available for pipes from 85mm to approx. 600mm diameters and small tube-bends after 1.5 x d . The only steerable crawler that can inspect pipes from 85mm inside diameter and goes vertical up and down into pipe-line systems. See a video of the Crab Cam via lilnk below.
Keypoints:
• The Mini-Crawler is equipped with 12 driven track-wheels, LED illumination and a miniature CCD color camera with wide-angle lens. This Mini-Crawler can vertically climb up and down in tube-constructions. Slippery or rough surfaces as well, oval tube crosscuts and tube-bends after 1.5 xd can inspect without any problems.
• The smallest Mini-Crawler CR 85 is usable for tube Ø of 85mm with a tube bend-radius of 1,5 x d. The 12 wheels are driven by special precision motors and planetary gears. The patented construction and a special shock-absorber system guarantee an optimal function also under heaviest conditions.
600mm Spider Cam for Vertical & Horizontal Pipe Applications
100 mm Crab
Enterng Pipe
Pipe Bend
Crab in Pipe
AERIAL CAMS
The AutoCopter Models are self-stabilizing mini-helicopter providing an aerial platform. The operator can move the AutoCopter (via the joysticks on the radio transmitter) forward, backward, sideways, and vertically. The AutoCopter Product line includes Electric and Gasoline-powered helicopter platforms.
Our systems are pre-packaged the Digital cameras or HD Video or FLIR Infrared options. They are ready to use.
Stabilised AutoCopter
AutoCopters stand 20” high, 62” long and will fly to any height necessary. The ability to survey the area from above provides an “eye in the sky” perspective to damages, areas to concentrate on and zoom in. With GPS readouts on the ground, precise direction for crews is possible. We provide the same video from the air as when someone uses a manned helicopter, but without the cost. Similar helicopters are flying over four continents working in military, search & rescue and surveillance and security tasks today.
The AutoCopters with our Stabilised Software are designed to provide a powerful tool in the area of aerial photography and surveillance. It is assumed they will fly in a line of sight format for the ultimate in safety and caution. You should always fly at a 45 degree angle away from a crowd for safety reasons.
Available Models
• Electric Helicopter
• Petrol Helicopter
• Jet Turbine
Options include
• Retractable Gimbal for 360 Camera filming - Retractable landing gear provides for 360 degree filming
• Tripod mounts for downlinks
• ATA Cases for helicopter and gimbal, and radios
• Additional Camera Choices: HD Video, Digital Still Camera
• Spare Parts Kit
• Training at your location
• Service Contract: Under 500 hours, 500 to 1,000 hours, 1,000 plus hours
Stabilizing Software Features
• Positional stability in all control axes at the hover
• Actual height in the air
• Actual distance from the pilot
• See real time GPS readings on screen
• Up to 3 waypoints can be programmed and displayed
• Release all command sticks and the helicopter returns automatically to stable, position held hover
• Capable of stabilizing the helicopter in the horizontal attitude independent of the visual circumstances
• Smooth and accurate stabilization when the helicopter is hovering
• Land in FAILSAFE by activating the SINK STOP Mode that will gently land the helicopter
• Positional stability up to altitudes of about 20-30m, in winds of up to about 5m/sec
• It can also stabilize the machine's position above the ground when in regulatory mode
• Switching between Metric and English is fully supported
Applications
Aerial Surveillance and Security – Day or Night
The ever-increasing demand for security capabilities that are both effective and affordable has made the AutoCopter extremely attractive for many industries. A full, turnkey AutoCopter UAV security surveillance system includes day and night vision capabilities, extended flight endurance, and additional options such as a public address system and emergency supply delivery capabilities.
• Real Estate – Aerial survey of properties. Currently must use manned fixed wing aircraft which is expensive.
• Utilities – Aerial inspection of power lines and utility towers.
• Police – Aerial surveillance of suspects. High cost of police helicopters limits their use.
• Construction – Carry supplies between ground and higher floors of tower blocks and skyscrapers. No current capability except for elevators.
• Farms – Crop health monitoring using infrared cameras.
• Humanitarian – Aerial platform for mine sweeping.
• Homeland Security – Remote sensing and monitoring of biological, chemical and nuclear weapons.
• Drug Enforcement – Aerial surveys of areas suspected of drug manufacturing.
• Petroleum Companies – Offshore and onshore petroleum field monitoring.
• Bridges – Aerial inspection of bridges. Currently do not have this capability.
• Telecommunications – Provides for temporary and immediate platform for communications.
• Road Surveys – Traffic Monitoring and Surveys
BORE HOLE CAMS
500 METERS TV INSPECTION SYSTEM
for diameters from 2 " to 16 "
color TV camera positioned axially
color TV camera with rotating (pan/tilt) head
Umbilical and control unit compatible with TV inspection systems of pipes and sewerage
COMPLETE 500 METER SYSTEMS FORASOFT INSPECTION SOFTWARE
Each systems include:
a Control Unit
an Umbilical Cable
a Variable SpeedMotorized Winch
a Remote Control Camera (black&white or color)
along with a wide variety of options including DVD recorder, reporting software, various camera features
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