Videoscopes & Borescopes
iPLEX G Lite Video Borescope
The IPLEX G Lite industrial videoscope packs powerful imaging capabilities into a small, rugged body. Lightweight and able to go almost anywhere, users working in challenging applications have a…
- Lightweight: The IPLEX G Lite video borescope weighs only 1.15 kg (2.5 lb), and the IPLEX G Lite-W video borescope weighs only 1.16 kg (2.6 lb)
- Durable: Small but tough, the IPLEX G Lite/IPLEX G Lite-W video borescope is designed to meet IP65 standards and built to pass U.S. Department of Defense testing (MIL-STD)
- Choose the right scope for the job: Select from scopes measuring 2 m and 3.5 m long (4 mm/6 mm) and 10 m long (6 mm only)
- Made to travel: The compact video borescope and its accessories fit neatly in a lightweight travel case small enough to fit under an airplane seat
IPLEX™ One Videoscope Solution
The 10th generation of the IPLEX videoscope system, IPLEX One is a unified, software-driven platform that empowers you to work faster, see more, and stay ahead. Combining groundbreaking Swoptix 3D measurement technology with viewing and analysis upgrades and modular scalability, IPLEX One redefines what’s possible in remote visual inspection.
IPLEX G Lite-W Portable Video Borescope for Wind Energy
Better Wind Turbine Inspection
If you’re inspecting in the cramped quarters of a wind tower nacelle, the wind version of the IPLEX G Lite video borescope packs portability and powerful imaging features into a small body to make your job easier.
Go Anywhere
The ergonomically designed, portable video borescope can be carried to almost any job site and used comfortably.
- Lightweight: The IPLEX G Lite video borescope weighs only 1.15 kg (2.5 lb), and the IPLEX G Lite-W video borescope weighs only 1.16 kg (2.6 lb)
- Durable: Small but tough, the IPLEX G Lite/IPLEX G Lite-W video borescope is designed to meet IP65 standards and built to pass U.S. Department of Defense testing (MIL-STD)
- Choose the right scope for the job: Select from scopes measuring 2 m and 3.5 m long (4 mm/6 mm) and 10 m long (6 mm only)
- Made to travel: The compact video borescope and its accessories fit neatly in a lightweight travel case small enough to fit under an airplane seat
True to Your Image
If you’re tired of sacrificing portability for high-quality images, stop. The IPLEX G Lite and IPLEX G Lite-W portable video borescopes pack many of the imaging features found on our larger video borescopes into a small, highly portable instrument.
- Bright illumination, reduced noise: The LED light source is twice as bright as the one on the predecessor model (IPLEX UltraLite); along with the new noise reduction algorithm, the compact video borescope helps you locate problems and defects in dark areas
- 60 frames per second (fps) video: Capture smooth videos with the video borescope’s high frame rate; if you are recording a moving object, you can obtain clear videos with no stutter
- Flexible UV and IR lighting options: Detect invisible hairline cracks using ultraviolet (UV) illumination, and view objects in dark area using infrared (IR) illumination; the interchangeable LED light source expands the capabilities of the video borescope
- Powerful measurement at the touch of your finger: The compact video borescope is equipped with scalar measurement as a standard feature, enabling you to size objects using a reference defect; for more advanced functionality, upgrade to the stereo measurement option* to size objects using precise three-dimensional coordinates
*IPLEX G Lite only
Fast and Easy
The small-diameter video borescope combines ergonomics and ruggedness with thoughtful features that help make your inspections fast and efficient.
- Responsive joystick, precise movements: Responsive TrueFeel articulation enables you to control the scope’s tip with precise movement so that you can navigate to your target area quickly
- Record still images and video simultaneously: With the push of a button, you can capture still images while recording a video
- Bookmark: Add bookmarks to save time during video reviews and find critical moments quickly
- Constant video: Never lose critical inspection recordings; the small video borescope automatically records the last 30 minutes of your inspection even if you forget to press the record button
- Stream inspection images: By using the recommended USB wireless LAN adapter, images can be shared with colleagues using a tablet during the inspection; this makes it easier to diagnose problems with the help of other inspectors
- Easily share data: Send saved images and videos to your PC wirelessly using the IPLEX desktop app for secure file transfer
Better Wind Turbine Inspection
The IPLEX G Lite-W video borescope, the wind version of the IPLEX G Lite has features designed specifically for wind tower inspection, such as:
- A sealed, oil-clearing tip adapter to see more clearly in oily environments
- Optics designed for wind tower gearbox inspections
- 4 mm scope to fit into tight spaces
- Bright LED guide tube *
- Oil-resistant insertion tube coating, making it easy to clean
*Optional
Finish Inspections Faster
The compact video borescope has a sealed, oil-clearing tip adapter that enables you to see more clearly in oily environments, like a gearbox. The sealed tip keeps oil from penetrating into the adapter, while the channels on the oil-clearing tip use capillary action to draw oil away from the lens. Now you can spend less time removing the scope to clean oil off the tip for faster inspections.
Designed to meet IP65 standards and built to pass U.S. Department of Defense testing (MIL-STD), the IPLEX G Lite-W small-diameter video borescope is up to the challenge of working at height in a wind tower nacelle for maximum uptime. The insertion tube’s durable articulation mechanism helps protect the scope when inserting it in tight spaces where it can be easily damaged.
Tailored for Wind Turbine Inspections
The IPLEX G Lite-W video borescope has specially designed optics that balance the need to view areas of the wind turbine up close, such as bearings and gear teeth, and look for defects in large spaces—all while being small enough to fit into the space between the turbine’s bearings to look for damage.
The optional LED guide tube is engineered for wind turbine inspection. Its ample illumination enables you to spot defects faster in large, dark spaces—like a gearbox—reducing the time needed to obtain good images. When you have to maneuver, the semiflexible guide tube makes it easier for you to position it where you want to capture the images you need. Using just one hand, you can easily control the 4 mm scope and maneuver it to view difficult-to-reach areas of the gearbox.
Easy to Carry, Easy to Clean
Weighing only 1.16 kg (2.56 lb), the compact and small IPLEX G Lite-W video borescope is easy to transport to challenging locations, like the top of the nacelle. Using a commercially available magnetic hook and arm, you can position both the main unit and scope where it’s the most convenient. The ergonomic, handheld design and responsive touch screen enable you to use and control the video borescope while wearing gloves in the narrow confines of a nacelle.
The scope’s smooth oil-resistant coating makes cleaning the video borescope simple. Even if oil has adhered to the insertion tube, it easily wipes off using a clean cloth, so you can pack up and get back to the office faster.
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Boost Inspection Precision with Integrated 3D Analysis
Combine standard optical adapters with our 3DAssist™ software* to enable advanced 3D modeling and comparative measurement. This powerful integration significantly reduces inspection time while dramatically enhancing inspection quality.
*IPLEX G Lite-W is not compatible with 3DAssist software.
Technical Specifications
Model No. IV9420GL IV9420GL-W IV9435GL IV9620GL IV9635GL IV96100GL Insertion tube Scope diameter Φ4.0 mm Φ6.0 mm Scope length 2.0 m (6.6 ft) 3.5 m (11.5 ft) 2.0 m (6.6 ft) 3.5 m (11.5 ft) 10.0 m (32.8 ft) Exterior High durability tungsten braid with oil-resistant coating (easy-to-clean outer braid) Tube flexibility Uniform stiffness TaperedFlex tube with flexibility graduallyincreasing toward the distal end Temperature sensor 2-stage indicator for high temperature warning Articulation section Articulation angleup/down/right/left 130° 150° 110° Articulation operation TrueFeelTM scope tip articulation with electronic articulation Approx. system weight (with battery) 1.15 kg (2.5 lbs) 1.16 kg (2.6 lb) 1.21 kg (2.6 lbs) 1.23 kg (2.7 lbs) 1.34 kg (2.9 lbs) 1.83 kg (4.0 lbs) Dimensions (W × D × H) 128 mm × 203 mm × 110 mm (4.9 in. × 8 in. × 4.3 in.) Dimensions of carrying case (W × D × H) 455 mm × 330 mm × 185 mm (17.9 in. × 13 in. × 7.3 in.) protuding parts not included;size for carry-on baggage in a narrow body aircraft Illumination LED illumination; you can extend the battery life using the ECO mode lighting control Display 4.3-inch daylight-view, wide-view WVGA LCD (800 × 480 pixels) with capacity-type touch panel Power supply AC power 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz (with supplied AC adapter) Battery 7.4 V nominal, approx. (with supplied battery)Battery operation time: approx. 90 minutes Video output standard HDMI Type C HDMI 1.4 Headset terminal (microphone input/audio output) Φ3.5 mm mini plug CTIA Wireless live streaming Using the recommended USB wireless LAN adapter, attach it to the Type A USB connector; available for iOS devices using the IPLEX Image Share app Wireless file transfer Attach the recommended USB wireless LAN adapter to the Type A USB connector; available for PC using the IPLEX desktop app
| Model No. | IV9420GL / IV9420GL-W / IV9435GL / IV9620GL / IV9635GL / IV96100GL |
|---|---|
| Insertion tube | Scope diameter / Φ4.0 mm / Φ6.0 mm |
| Scope length | 2.0 m (6.6 ft) / 3.5 m (11.5 ft) / 2.0 m (6.6 ft) / 3.5 m (11.5 ft) / 10.0 m (32.8 ft) |
| Exterior | High durability tungsten braid with oil-resistant coating (easy-to-clean outer braid) |
| Tube flexibility | Uniform stiffness / TaperedFlex tube with flexibility graduallyincreasing toward the distal end |
| Temperature sensor | 2-stage indicator for high temperature warning |
| Articulation section | Articulation angleup/down/right/left / 130° / 150° / 110° |
| Articulation operation | TrueFeelTM scope tip articulation with electronic articulation |
| Approx. system weight (with battery) | 1.15 kg (2.5 lbs) / 1.16 kg (2.6 lb) / 1.21 kg (2.6 lbs) / 1.23 kg (2.7 lbs) / 1.34 kg (2.9 lbs) / 1.83 kg (4.0 lbs) |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 128 mm × 203 mm × 110 mm (4.9 in. × 8 in. × 4.3 in.) |
| Dimensions of carrying case (W × D × H) | 455 mm × 330 mm × 185 mm (17.9 in. × 13 in. × 7.3 in.) protuding parts not included;size for carry-on baggage in a narrow body aircraft |
| Illumination | LED illumination; you can extend the battery life using the ECO mode lighting control |
| Display | 4.3-inch daylight-view, wide-view WVGA LCD (800 × 480 pixels) with capacity-type touch panel |
| Power supply | AC power / 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz (with supplied AC adapter) |
| Battery | 7.4 V nominal, approx. (with supplied battery)Battery operation time: approx. 90 minutes |
| Video output standard | HDMI / Type C HDMI 1.4 |
| Headset terminal (microphone input/audio output) | Φ3.5 mm mini plug CTIA |
| Wireless live streaming | Using the recommended USB wireless LAN adapter, attach it to the Type A USB connector; available for iOS devices using the IPLEX Image Share app |
| Wireless file transfer | Attach the recommended USB wireless LAN adapter to the Type A USB connector; available for PC using the IPLEX desktop app |
Recording Management Functions
| Recording media | Norma / SDHC (with supplied SDHC) |
|---|---|
| Constant video | microSDHC （using the recommended parts）*Set the constant video function to ON |
| Internal memory | Available (only during still image recording) |
| Overlay | Selectable 30-character title with date, time, optical tip, logo, and system setting |
| Thumbnail image display | Recorded images can be displayed as thumbnails |
| Still image recording | Resolution / H768 × V576 (pixels) |
| Recording format | Compressed JPEG format |
| Video recording | Resolution / H768 × V576 (pixels) |
| Recording format | MPEG 4 AVC/H.264comforms to baseline profile; Windows Media Player 12 compatible |
| Index function | Maximum 100 index with 1 movie file |
| Frame rate | Selectable 60 fps/30 fps |
Measurement Functions
| Scalar measurement | Uses the reference length to measure object length |
|---|
Stereo Measurement Functions – Upgrade for Optional Functions (for IPLEX G Lite only)
| 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 |
Operating Environment
| Operating temperature | Insertion tube / In air: -25 ℃ to 100 ℃ (-13 °F to 212 °F); in water: 10 ℃ to 30 ℃ (50 °F to 86 °F) |
|---|---|
| Other parts | In air: -10 ℃ to 40 ℃ (14 °F to 104 °F) (with battery) |
In air: 0 ℃ to 40 ℃ (32 °F to 104 °F) (with AC power adapter and charged battery)
| Relative humidity | All parts / 15 to 90% |
|---|---|
| Liquid resistance | All parts / Operable when exposed to machine oil, light oil, or 5 % saline solution |
| Dust proofing and waterproofing | Insertion tube / Operable under water with viewing tip adaptor attachedNot operable underwater with stereo measurement tip adaptorsIV94 series — Up to an equivalent to 3.5 m (11.5 ft) in depthIV96 series — Up to an equivalent to 10 m (32.8 ft) in depth |
| Other parts | IP65; not operable under water (battery and other covers must be closed) |
MIL-STD Compliance
| Type | Method |
|---|---|
| Vibration | MIL-STD-810G、METHOD 514.7 Procedure I (General vibration test) |
| Shock | MIL-STD-810G、METHOD 516.7 Procedure IV (Transit drop test) |
| Water Resistance | MIL-STD-810G、METHOD 506.6 Procedure I (Rain and blowing rain test) |
| Humidity | MIL-STD-810G、METHOD 507.6 Procedure II |
| Salt Fog | MIL-STD-810G、METHOD 509.6 |
| Sand and Dust | MIL-STD-810G、METHOD 510.6 Procedure I (Blowing dust test) |
| Icing/Freezing Rain | MIL-STD-810G、METHOD 521.4 |
| Explosive Atmosphere | MIL-STD-810G、METHOD 511.6 Procedure I (Operation in an explosive atmosphere test) |
| Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) | MIL-STD-461G、RS103 All ships above decks |
Optical Tip Adaptor Specifications
| AT80D/FF-IV94G | AT120D/NF-IV94G / AT120D/FF-IV94G / AT100S/NF-IV94G / AT100S/FF-IV94G |
|---|---|
| Optical system | Field of view / 80° / 120° / 120° / 100° / 100° |
| Direction of view | Forward / Side |
| Depth of field*1 | 35 to ∞ mm / 2 to 200 mm / 17 to ∞ mm / 2 to 15 mm / 8 to ∞ mm |
| Distal end | Outer diameter*2 / Φ4.0 mm |
| Distal end*3 | 19.0 mm / 21.7 mm |
| Oil clearing | Available / ー |
| AT40D-IV96G | AT80D/NF-IV96G / AT80D/FF-IV96G / AT120D/NF-IV96G / AT120D/FF-IV96G |
| Optical system | Field of view / 40° / 80° / 80° / 120° / 120° |
| Direction of view | Forward |
| Depth of field*1 | 200 to ∞ mm / 9 to ∞ mm / 35 to ∞ mm / 2 to 200 mm / 19 to ∞ mm |
| Distal end | Outer diameter*2 / Φ6.0 mm |
| Distal end*3 | 18.4 mm / 18.9 mm / 18.8 mm / 18.9 mm / 18.8 mm |
| Oil clearing | Available |
| AT80S-IV96G | AT120S/NF-IV96G / AT120S/FF-IV96G / AT220D-IV76 / AT100D/100S-IV76 |
| Optical system | Field of view / 80° / 120° / 120° / 220° / 100°/100° |
| Direction of view | Side / Forward / Forward/Side |
| Depth of field*1 | 15 to ∞ mm / 1 to 25 mm / 3 to ∞ mm / 1.6 to ∞ mm / 2.0 to ∞ mm |
| Distal end | Outer diameter*2 / Φ6.0 mm / Φ8.4 mm / Φ6.0 mm |
| Distal end*3 | 24.2 mm / 21.1 mm / 29.5 mm |
| Oil clearing | ー |
| AT50D/50D-IV94 | AT50S/50S-IV94 / AT60D/60D-IV96 / AT60S/60S-IV96 |
| Optical system | Field of view / 50°/50° / 60°/60° |
| Direction of view | Forward / Side / Forward / Side |
| Depth of field*1 | 5 to ∞ mm / 4 to ∞ mm / 5 to ∞ mm / 4 to ∞ mm |
| Distal end | Outer diameter*2 / Φ4.0 mm / Φ6.0 mm |
| Distal end*3 | 24.3 mm / 28.4 mm / 24.9 mm / 31.3 mm |
| Outer diameter of distal end | Φ17.9 mm |
| Outer diameter of tube | Φ13 mm |
| Length of tube | 889 mm (35 in.) |
| Outer diameter of main unit (including projections) | Φ50 mm × 240 mm (2 in. × 9.4 in.) |
| Weight (including batteries) | 500 g (1.1 lb) |
| Power supply | 4 AAA size nickel metal hydride batteries that conform to IEC62133-1 |
| Rated power supply | 4.8 V (1.2 V × 4 in series) |
| Continuous lighting time | Normal mode: about 3 hours; economy mode: about 6 hours |
| Operating temperature | Tube: -25 ℃ to 100 ℃ (-13 °F to 212 °F)Main unit: -10 ℃ to 40 ℃ (14 °F to 104 °F) (in air) |
| Operating environment humidity | 15 to 90% (relative humidity) |
| Liquid resistance | Operable when exposed to machine oil, light oil, or 5 % saline solution |
| Dust proofing and waterproofing | IP55; not operable under water (battery cover must be closed) |
Optical system
| Field of view | 120° |
|---|---|
| Direction of view | Forward |
| Depth of field*1 | 4 to ∞ mm |
Distal end
| Outer diameter*2 | Φ4.0 mm |
|---|---|
| Distal end*3 | 19.7 mm |
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Accessories
- Specifications
- Operating Environment
- *1. Indicates the viewing distance with optimal focus.*2. The adaptor can be inserted into a ø4.0 mm, ø6.0 mm, and ø8.4 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.
Applications
Inspection scenarios where the iPLEX G Lite Video Borescope is used:
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Aerospace
Application Notes
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Aerospace
Application Notes
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Power Generation
Application Notes
Read moreA Tip to Save Time in Wind Turbine Inspection
Oil & Gas
In this app note, we describe how the use of an oil-clear tip adaptor during RVI inspections of wind turbine gearboxes can save you time and improve the image quality.
Read moreResources
Application Notes
Borescope Inspection of Large Reciprocating Engines
Assisting Search and Rescue (SAR) Operations with Videoscopes
Videoscope solution for working at heights when inspecting the main rotors of helicopters
Borescope inspection of helicopter main gear boxes
High resolution imaging solution for the remote visual inspection of small gas turbine aircraft engines
Custom and Maritime security
Inspections of Wind Turbine Gearboxes
Wind Turbine Gearbox Inspections at ALL NRG
Investigating Crime Using an Industrial Videoscope with Infrared (IR) Light Observation
A Tip to Save Time in Wind Turbine Inspection
Insights
Power of Portable Video Borescopes for Wind Turbine Inspection
Troubleshooting Tips for Problems Encountered when Inspecting Combustion Engines with a Borescope
Examining the Reciprocal Relationship between RICE Maintenance and Borescopes
A Rat’s-Eye View: Revealing the Secret Lives of Nature’s Covert Creatures with Borescopes and Videoscopes
5 Traits a Videoscope Needs to Stand Up to the Rigors of Search and Rescue Operations
Product Resources
Brochures
IPLEX G Lite Aerospace Kit (Pratt & Whitney) (EN)
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IPLEX G Lite Industrial Videoscopes (EN)
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IPLEX G Lite Industrial Videoscopes (FR)
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IPLEX G Lite Wind Turbine Inspection Kit (EN)
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IPLEX G Lite: Portability by the Numbers (EN)
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Turbine Infographic (FR)
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User Manuals
IPLEX G Operation Manual (EN)
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IPLEX G Operation Manual (FR)
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IPLEX G System Manual (EN)
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IPLEX G System Manual (FR)
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IPLEX G/G Lite Stereo Measurement Reference Guide (FR)
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Instruction Manual_Operation Manual (EN)
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Instruction Manual_Operation Manual (FR)
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Visual Inspection Solutions: Security (EN)
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Visual Inspection Solutions: Defense (EN)
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IPLEX - User (EN)
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IPLEX G Lite - FR-702417 (FR)
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IPLEX G - FR-702450 (FR)
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IPLEX G - FR-702704 (FR)
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IPLEX RX RT Battery (EN)
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IPLEX G - G System (EN)
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IPLEX G Manual (FR)
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IPLEX G Lite - EN GLite-OPM (EN)
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IPLEX G Lite - FR GLite-OPM (FR)
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IPLEX G - GA SystemManual E (EN)
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IPLEX G - E I OPM (EN)
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IPLEX G - EN GAir RemoteOperation (EN)
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