Teledyne FLIR has unveiled a versatile new industrial videoscope to help maintenance professionals quickly and safely find hidden issues in difficult to access locations, without the need for machine disassembly.
The FLIR VS80 videoscope features seven probe options and a 1024 × 600 high resolution seven inch touchscreen display. Probe options include a 4.5 mm diameter two-way articulating probe; a four-way articulating probe; a plumbing spool probe with a 25m cable; single HD and dual HD visible camera probes; a standard definition probe; and a general-purpose thermal camera probe.
The thermal probe allows the inspection of crawl spaces and inside walls as well as inside industrial gearboxes and other mechanical equipment to identify damages, leaks and overheating parts that are invisible to the naked eye.
“Trades and technicians need to inspect targets in tight spaces, without time consuming disassembly in many industries including manufacturing, building, and automotive maintenance,” said Teledyne FLIR’s business development director Rob Milner. “The new FLIR VS80 meets all these needs while providing an impressive range of diagnostic versatility across the visible and infrared imaging spectrums.
“Professionals are better equipped to find hidden dangers and damage in locations that are difficult or inaccessible. In total, the VS80 provides inspection and repair personnel the ability to lower maintenance costs and the capital costs of replacement while improving productivity and safety on the job.”
The product offers live reference image comparison on the display screen to make historical or standard image comparisons easier, meaning inspectors can add a side-by-side reference image with the live videoscope imagery.
They are then able to quickly compare the imagery to see if a component has changed since previous inspection, or if it needs repair or replacement. The information can also be added to a post-inspection report.