TPT March 2014

Technology News

PulsarPic image processor REMOTE visual inspection technology expert Olympus has launched the IPLEX RX and IPLEX RT industrial videoscopes for the remote visual inspection of parts and areas that are difficult to reach. They feature an ultra-bright LED light system and a high- resolution CCD chip intelligently controlled by the PulsarPic™ image processor to render very clear and sharply defined images, making the detection of tiny defects more efficient. The PulsarPic processor reduces noise and sharpens images, resulting in high- resolution images for inspections in low-light conditions. The new LED illumination system is nearly twice as bright as conventional videoscopes and dynamically adjusts light output to reduce halation from metal or reflective surfaces. The IPLEX RX and RT are compact, field-portable videoscopes that have a 6.5" screen with an anti-reflective daylight-view mon- itor, permitting accurate inspections even in direct sunlight. The scopes are suitable for various applications where operator ac- They comply with IP55 standards and with United States Defense Standards MIL-STD-810F, Method 506.4 and 510.4 for resistance to dust and rain, and with MIL-STD-810G, Method 516.5 for the 1.2-metre drop test. Most operations and features can be accessed by a single press of the quick-access buttons on the ergonomic, lightweight handset, which also houses the Olympus power-assist TrueFeel™ scope articulation control, while an intuitive icon-based menu makes it easy for the operator to quickly select the right menu option. The IPLEX RX features WiDER™ (wide dynamic extended range) image processing capability that brings out detail in shadowed and highlighted areas to produce bright, contrast-balanced images across the entire depth of field. The IPLEX RX also features user-selectable colour and sharpness settings, providing a customisable image to suit the application. The IPLEX RX and RT feature high-quality JPEG still images and AVI movies that record directly to a removable USB flash drive. Saving or retrieving images requires a single button press, while the thumbnail view allows instant review of inspection results. The InHelp inspection-assist software, which is standard on the IPLEX RX and RT, improves work efficiency and simplifies inspections by streamlining data and organising stored images. In May 2014, Olympus is scheduled to offer the advanced Olympus-pioneered Stereo Measurement technology as an additional capability of the IPLEX RX, which enables high- resolution image capture with two parallax lenses, permitting accurate measurement of almost any object from any angle. Olympus’s IPLEX RX videoscope cess is limited, ranging from boilers to airplane fuselages and engines, and wind turbine gear- boxes. The IPLEX RX and RT provide rugged durability in harsh e n v i r o nme n t s .

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