Olympus IPLEX RX and IPLEX RT industrial videoscopes

Olympus has introduced the IPLEX RX and IPLEX RT industrial videoscopes. The products provide good image quality and have a compact and robust design. They are suitable for inspectors looking for image reproduction in difficult applications.

The PulsarPic image processor enhances image quality and increases the efficiency of detecting tiny defects. It reduces noise and sharpens images to produce high-resolution images in low-light conditions. The LED illumination system is said to be nearly twice as bright as conventional videoscopes and adjusts light output to reduce halation from reflective surfaces.

The IPLEX RX also offers WiDER (wide dynamic extended range) image-processing capability which enhances detail in shadowed and highlighted areas to produce bright, contrast-balanced images across the entire depth of field. The user-selectable colour and sharpness settings allow images to be customised to suit any application.

The products have compact designs for use in the field. Their 6.5″ screens have an anti-reflective, daylight-view monitor, allowing accurate inspections even in direct sunlight. They are suitable for locations with limited operator access including boilers, aeroplane fuselages and engines, and wind-turbine gearboxes.

The models provide rugged durability in harsh environments. They have an international protection rating of IP55 and comply with US military standards for dust and rain resistance, as well as drop testing. Ergonomic, lightweight handsets feature quick-access buttons for most operations as well as the Olympus power-assist TrueFeel scope articulation control. An icon-based menu allows quick and accurate selection of the right option.

Post-inspection tasks and data transfer are simplified. The models feature high-quality JPEG images and AVI movies that record directly to a removable USB flash drive. Images can be saved or retrieved with a single button press and the thumbnail view allows instant review of inspection results. The instruments’ InHelp inspection-assist software streamlines data and organises stored images to further improve workflow.