Mentor Visual iQ VideoProbe Borescope
Powerful, portable, fast, connected.
Mentor Visual iQ, the world’s most advanced video borescope, is packed with features to help you make better decisions about critical assets and improve inspection productivity.
- Easy to operate using either optically bonded multipoint touchscreen and on-screen keyboard, or ergonomic joystick and hard keys
- Color SUPER HAD™ CCD video camera with 5x digital zoom and a new ground-up image processing system
- View crisp images and increase probability of detection on a 6.5” (16.5 cm) active matrix XGA color LCD, daylight readable display
- Capture crystal clear live video and still images with Adaptive Noise Reduction (ANR) and High Dynamic Range (HDR) still image capture
- Advanced analysis using improved 3D Phase Measurement (6.1mm diameter probe) or stereo (6.1mm or 4mm diameter probes)
- Portable, lightweight, ergonomic design (6.75 pounds (3.0 KG) out of case)
- Rugged durability – designed to IP55, MIL STD 461F and MIL STD 810G standards
- Dual-Band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 enabled
- Menu Directed Inspection (MDI) software in 14 languages digitally guides inspectors through the inspection process, intelligently names files and creates MS Word® and PDF compatible inspection reports
- Master advanced features faster and eliminate cumbersome paper manuals with on-device user manuals and context based help links
- 16 GB Internal SSD for user data storage
- Two USB 3.0 host ‘A’ ports, one USB 3.0 client micro ‘B’ port
- Powered by high-capacity interchangeable, rechargeable lithium ion batteries which are compliant with air travel regulations. With the charging circuit built into the batteries, no charging cradle is required
- Interchangeable high resolution 4.0mm and 6.1mm diameter probes available in multiple lengths to suit a variety of industries and applications
- Full tip optic interchangeability with secure double threads
- High intensity LED light source and advanced processing for improved image brightness
- Insertion tube markings for easy setup and reference
- Choose from a variety of customizable “Magic-arm” handset mounts in several sizes
- Your choice of ultraportable rolling carry-on case or roomier work station model configured to hold multiple probes and accessories
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Technical Specifications - Handset
| Operating Temperature | |
|---|---|
| Tip | -25°C to 100°C (-13°F to 212°F). Reduced articulation below 0°C (32°F) |
| System | -20°C to 46°C (-4°F to 115°F). LCD may require warm-up period below 0°C (32°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -25°C to 60°C (-13°F to 140°F) |
| Relative Humidity | 95% max, non-condensing |
| Waterproof | Waterproof Insertion tube and tip to 14.7 psi (1 bar, 10.2 m of H2O, 33.5 ft of H2O) |
| Hazardous | Not rated for use in hazardous environments |
| Camera | |
| Diameter Probe | 4.0 mm (0.16”), 6.1 mm (0.24”) |
| Image Sensor | 1/6” Color SUPER HAD™ CCD camera (6.1) 1/10” (4.0 mm) |
| Pixel Count | 440,000 pixels |
| Housing | Titanium |
| System | |
| System Dimensions | 17.1 x 33.8 x 87.1 cm (6.75 x 8 x 15”) |
| Case Dimensions (Standard) | 48.8 x 38.6 x 18.5 cm (19.2 x 15.2 x 7.3”) |
| System Weight | In small case with contents: 10.2 kg (22.4 lbs). In large case with contents: 19.6 kg (43.2 lbs) Out of Case: 6120 system - 3.0 kg (6.7 lbs). 6110 system - 4.0 kg (8.7 lbs) |
| Construction | Magnesium and Polycarbonate housing with integrated elastomeric bumpers |
| LCD Monitor | Integrated (6.5”) active matrix XGA color LCD, daylight readable display, with opticallybonded, multipoint capacitive Dragontrail™ touchscreen |
| Joystick Control | 360° All-Way® tip articulation, menu access, and navigation |
| Button Set | Access user functions, measurement, and digital functions |
| Audio | Integrated 3.5mm headset / microphone jack or bluetooth headset |
| Internal Memory | 16 GB SSD for user storage |
| Data I/O Ports | Two USB 3.0 host ‘A’ ports, one USB 3.0 client micro ‘B’ port |
| Video Out | DisplayPort |
| Brightness Control | Auto and Variable |
| Illumination Type | White LED |
| Long Exposure | Auto - up to 16 seconds |
| White Balance | Factory default or user defined |
| Power | |
| Lithium Ion Battery | 10.8V (nominal), 73Wh, 6.8Ah |
| Power Supply | |
| AC | 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz, |
| DC | 18V, 3.34A |
| Standards Compliance and Classifications | |
| MIL-STD-810G | United States Department of Defense Environment Tests Sections 506.5, 507.5, 510.5, 511.5, 514.6, 516.6, 521.3 |
| MIL-STD-461F | U.S. Department of Defense -- Electromagnetic Interference RS103 - ABOVE DECK |
| Standards Compliance | Group 1, Class A: EN61326-1, UL, IEC, EN CSA-C22.2:61010-1, UN/DOT T1-T8 |
| IP Rating | IP55 (Disassembled) |
| Software | |
| Operating System | Embedded multi-tasking operating system |
| User Interface | Menu-driven and soft button operation; menu navigation using either touchscreen or joystick |
| File Manager | Embedded file manager supports the following operation on files and folders: copy, cut, create, rename, delete, filter and sort. USB and internal flash storage |
| Audio Data | PC Compatible ACC (.M4A file) format |
| Image Control | Invert, Inverse+, Adaptive Noise Reduction, Distortion Correction, Illumination, Brightness, Long Exposure, Single View, Zoom (5x digital), Image Capture and Recall |
| Digital Zoom | Continuous (5x) |
| Image Formats | Bitmap (.BMP), JPEG (.JPG) |
| Video Format | MPEG4 AVC/H.264 (.MP4 file) |
| Text Annotation | Built-in full-screen text overlay generator |
| Graphic Annotation | User placement of arrows |
| Articulation Control | User-selectable steer vs. steer & stay articulation; tip “Home” return to neutral forward-tiporientation |
| Software Updates | Field upgradeable via USB ThumbDrive® |
| Languages | English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Chinese, Polish, Hungarian, Finnish and Swedish |
| Application Software | Menu Directed Inspection (MDI) software digitally guides inspectors through the inspection process, intelligently names files and creates MS Word® and PDF compatible inspection reports |
Technical Specifications - Probes and Tips
| Probe Measurements | |
|---|---|
| Diameter | Length |
| 4.0 mm (0.15”) | 2.0, 3.0 m (6.6, 9,8 ft.) |
| 6.1 mm (0.24”) | 2.0, 3.0, 4.5, 6.0, 10.0 m (6.6, 9.8, 14.8, 19.7, 32.8 ft.) |
| Tip Articulation | |
| Insertion Tube Length | Articulation |
| 2 m - 4,5 m | Up/Down 160° min, Left/Right 160° min |
| 6 m – 10 m | Up/Down 140° min, Left/Right 140° min |
| Note: Typical articulation exceeds minimum specifications. | |
Mentor Visual iQ 4.0mm tips
| Part No. | Color | FOV (deg) | DOF mm | DOF (in) | |
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| Forward View | |||||
| T4080FF | None | 80 | 35-inf | (1.38-inf) | |
| T40115FN | Black | 115 | 4-inf | (0.16-inf) | |
| Side View | |||||
| T40115SN | Red | 115 | 1-30 | (0.04-1.18) | |
| T40120SF | Blue | 120 | 6-inf | (0.24-inf) | |
| Stereo Measurement | |||||
| TM405555FG | Black | 55/55-FWD | 5-inf | (0.20-inf) | |
| TM405555SG | Blue | 55/55-SIDE | 4/inf | (0.16-inf) | |
Mentor Visual iQ 6.1mm tips
| Part No. | Color | FOV (deg) | DOF mm | DOF (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward View | ||||
| T6150FF | None | 50 | 50-inf | (2.36-inf) |
| XLG3T6150FG | White | 50 | 12-200 | (0.47-7.87) |
| XLG3T61120FG | Black | 120 | 5-120 | (0.20-4.72) |
| XLG3T6180FN | Orange | 80 | 3-10 | (0.12-0.79) |
| XLG3T6190FF | Yellow | 90 | 20-inf | (0.79-inf) |
| XLG3T6150FB | Purple | 50 (45 DOV) | 12-80 | (0.47-3.15) |
| T6165FF | Orange&Blue | 65 | 65-inf | (2.56-inf) |
| Side View | ||||
| XLG3T6150SF | Brown | 50 | 45-inf | (1.77-inf) |
| XLG3T6150SG | Green | 50 | 9-160 | (0.35-6.30) |
| XLG3T61120SG | Blue | 120 | 4-100 | (0.16-3.94) |
| XLG3T6180SN | Red | 80 | 1-20 | (0.04-0.79) |
| 3D Phase Measurement | ||||
| XL4TM61105FG (forward version) | Black | 105 | 8-250 | (0.31-9.84) |
| XL4TM61105SG (side version) | Blue | 105 | 7-250 | (0.27-9.84) |
| XL4TM61105FN-8651 | Orange | 105 | 3-120 | (0.12-4.72) |
| Stereo Measurement | ||||
| XLG3TM616060FG | Black | 60/60-FWD | 4-80 | (0.16-3.15) |
| XLG3TM615050SG | Blue | 50/50-SIDE | 2-50 | (0.8-1.97) |
Mentor Visual iQ UV VideoProbe Fluorescent Penetrant Testing with UV Light
