New Olympus Iplex LT and LX

Overview

Remote Visual Inspection

Introducing our smallest, toughest, easiest-to-use videoscopes yet

New from Olympus: the IPLEX LX and LT industrial videoscopes. Combining superb ease of use with outstanding functionality, the IPLEX LX and LT provide accurate inspections and allow smooth operation regardless of the user's experience level.

• • Convenient Portability
    
    

• Lightweight at just 2.7 kg (6.0 lb) Compact, robust main unit Integrated carrying handle / stand Li-ion battery or AC operation

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  Unsurpassed Ease of Use

  Multi-positioning design Ergonomic handset, weighing just 750 g (1.7 lb) TrueFeelTM precise scope tip articulation Quick-access menu buttons Intuitive icon-based menu commands

  With their intuitive icon-based menu system, the IPLEX LX and LT require minimal or no training and can be easily operated by users of any experience level. Almost every menu and feature can be accessed by a maximum of three presses on the quick-access control buttons. And the TrueFeel^TM scope tip articulation achieves easy and precise control.

  The ergonomic lightweight handset with TrueFeel^TM articulation control has been engineered for comfortable operation even during prolonged inspections. The user can operate diverse functions and scope tip articulations easily, quickly, and precisely.

  The controller maximizes the use of buttons, levers, and joystick for quick access to all essential menu functions. Image enhancements, recording buttons, and measurement capabilities are among the many basic-to-advanced features at the operator's fingertips

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  Intuitive Icon-Based Menus

  The IPLEX LX and LT feature a simple menu, utilizing intuitive, internationally recognized icons that make it easy for the operator to quickly choose the right menu option. Navigation is simplified by a dedicated joystick, which functions independently from the scope tip articulation.

  Rugged Durability

  MIL-STD and IP55 environmental compliant 1.2 m (4 ft) drop survivability New high-durability insertion tube braid 100 ºC (212 ﾟF) capable insertion tube with temperature alert*

  All Weather Resistance

  You can confidently bring the IPLEX LX and LT to almost any difficult environment. They can be used in rain, sand, and dust, and withstand physical shocks caused by drops and falls, ensured by IP55 and MIL-STD compliance. With its low-reflection display, the daylight-view monitor reproduces clear, vivid images even under the brightest sunlight.

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  Impervious to Environmental Hazards

  Complying with internationally recognized military standards (MIL-STD-810F / MIL-STD-461F), the IPLEX LX and LT pass a wide variety of environmental hazard tests, including blowing rain, humidity, salt fog, sand and dust, icing/freezing rain, and explosive atmosphere. They also withstand rough treatment such as vibration and being dropped from heights up to 1.2 m (4.0 ft).

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  Exceptional Functionality

  Large 6.5 in. VGA daylight-view monitor Advanced WiDERTM image processing* SmartTipTM Technology* Interchangeable LED tip adapters Still and movie image recording to USB flash drive Available Stereo Measurement option

  Compact and Lightweight

  The most compact and lightweight of the IPLEX systems, the IPLEX LX and LT weigh just 2.7 kg (6.0 lb), including the two-hour running time Li-ion battery. They can be worn or carried with ease and set up almost instantly. The complete system, including all accessories and carrying case, is easily transported to job sites and small enough to fit in the overhead compartment of most aircraft.

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  Small Size, Large Monitor

  Despite being only 227 mm (8.9 in.) wide and 189 mm (7.4 in.) tall, the IPLEX LX and LT integrate a surprisingly large 6.5 in. monitor for exceptional visibility, whether at arm's length or across a workbench. At less than 100 mm (4.0 in.) thick including the pivoting handle/stand, the IPLEX LX and LT can be worn, stand upright, or be fastened to a tripod or mounting arm for operation in practically any environments.

  Exceptional Functionality - Image Management The versatile IPLEX LX and LT offer far more than just on-site inspection. From image archiving to defect measurement and image management on a PC, post inspection tasks are made easier after returning from the inspection site. High-Quality Images and Movies The IPLEX LX and LT feature high-quality JPEG still images and MPEG-4 movies that record into a removable USB flash drive. Saving or retrieving images requires only a single button press, and the thumbnail view makes it easy to instantly review the inspection results. Never before has a compact videoscope system offered such high-quality recording while retaining ease of use. Title Input Function For off-site inspection efficiency and report generation, the IPLEX LX and LT let you quickly and easily input titles in captured images. You can quickly identify the inspection location or result through the title to assist in archiving images. Post-Inspection Image Management IPLEX Viewer Plus software features image data management and precise measurement of objects in recorded images. Available from our website free of charge, it's the ideal tool for remote users to re-measure or validate existing saved measurement results.

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Accurate Measurement on the First Try

The measurement accuracy of a videoscope generally depends on the scope's distance from the target. Our unique Spot-RangingTM feature, the industry's only real-time tip-to-target distance measurement tool, navigates the scope tip to the optimum distance from a target. The operator can then easily determine whether the tip is close enough to calculate the most accurate measurement on the first try

Specifications Remote Visual Inspection

IPLEX LX/LT Features and Specifications* IPLEX LX IPLEX LT SCOPE VARIATION Weighing only 2.7 kg, the IPLEX LX combines portability and reliability with advanced features, and achieves optimal balance between ease-of-use and performance. Based on the small and lightweight body of IPLEX LX, the IPLEX LT is designed to focus on standard features that suit basic inspections with a high level of skill. Model No. IV8420L1 IV8435L1 IV8620L1 IV8635L1 IV8420L2 IV8435L2 IV8620L2 IV8635L2 Scope Diameter φ4.0 mm (0.157 in) φ6.0 mm (0.236 in) φ4.0 mm (0.157 in) φ6.0 mm (0.236 in) 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) 2.0 m (6.6 ft) 3.5 m (11.5 ft) 2.0 m (6.6 ft) 3.5 m (11.5 ft) Exterior High durability tungsten braid Tube Flexibility Fixed hard tube from the distal end of the insertion tube to the control unit. TTF tube with flexibility gradually increasing toward the distal end. Fixed hard tube from the distal end of the insertion tube to the control unit. TTF tube with flexibility gradually increasing toward the distal end. Articulation angle UP/DOWN/RIGHT/LEFT 130° 150° 130° 130° 150° 130° Approx. System Weight (with battery) 2.7 kg (6.0 lb) 2.8 kg (6.2 lb) 2.8 kg (6.2 lb) 2.9 kg (6.4lb) 2.7 kg (6.0 lb) 2.8 kg (6.2 lb) 2.8 kg (6.2 lb) 2.9 kg (6.4lb) INSERTION TUBE Exterior High durability tungsten braid Articulation Mechanics TrueFeelTMscope tip articulation with electronic power-assisted, manual articulation. Temperature Sensor 2-stage indicator for high temperature warning. N/A HANDHELD CONTROL UNIT Dimensions (W x D x H) 311 mm x 93 mm x 192 mm (12.2 in. x 3.7 in. x 7.6 in.) Weight Approx. 750 g (1.7 lb) Quick access buttons The following features have dedicated quick access buttons, levers or joysticks on the hand control unit: Live mode, WiDERTMGain Control (IPLEX LX only), Brightness, Zoom, Freeze Image, Record Still/Video, Articulation Control, Articulation Lock, Menu Access, Saved Recording Index Access, Quick Last Image Recall. MAIN UNIT Dimensions (W x D x H) Main Unit: 227 mm x 64 mm x 189 mm (8.9 in. x 2.5 in. x 7.4 in.) Maximum Dimension: 239 mm x 99 mm x 215 mm (9.4 in. x 3.9 in. x 8.5 in.) LCD monitor 6.5 in. daylight-view LCD, anti-reflective type Power Supply Battery: 10.8 V nominal, Over 120-minute operating time AC power: 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz (with supplied AC adapter) Output Connector RCA composite video output USB Connector A connector, Ver. 2.0 standards SOFTWARE CONTROLS Image Controls 3 step digital zoom, 8 step digital brightness control Adjustable Gain Control 3 step adjustable gain control with exclusive WiDERTMbrightness level balancing technology. N/A Display Text Options 30-character title display RECORDING MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS Recording Media USB flash drive (1GB standard, compatible with recommended USB flash device). Overlay Selectable 30 character title with date, time and system setting. Thumbnail image display Recorded images can be displayed as thumbnails. Still image Recording Resolution - NTSC: H 640 x V 480 (Pixel), PAL: H 768 x V 576 (Pixel) Recording Format - Compressed JPEG format Size of a single image - Approx. 300 KB (Approx. 3,400 images per 1 GB memory) Video Recording Resolution - H 640 ×V 480 (Pixel) Recording Format - AVI MPEG-4 format. Can be played on the Windows Media Player. Size of a single image - Approx. 500 KB per second (Approx. 30 min. per 1 GB memory) STEREO MEASUREMENT FUNCTIONS4- Optional function for IPLEX LX Distance Distance between two points. Note: Stereo Measurement functions are available by upgrading the IPLEX LX. Stereo Measurement upgrade option will be released in Spring 2010. Point-to-Line Perpendicular distance between a point and a user-defined line. Depth Orthogoral depth/height distance between a point and a user-defined plane. OPERATING ENVIRONMENT Operating Temperature Insertion Tube In air: -25 ºC to 100 ºC (-13 ºF to 212 ºF) IPLEX LX -25 ºC to 80 ºC (-13 ºF to 176 ºF) IPLEX LT In water: 10 ºC to 30 ºC (50 ºF to 86 ºF) Other parts than above In air: -10 ºC to 40 ºC (14 ºF to 104 ºF) Operating Atmospheric Pressure Insertion Tube In air: 1013 hPa In water: 1013 to 1368 hPa Other parts than above In air: 1013 hPa Relative Humidity All parts 15 % to 90 % Liquid Resistance All parts Operable when exposed to machine oil, light oil or 5 % saline solution. Waterproofing Insertion Tube Operable under water with viewing tip adapter attached. Not operable underwater with stereo measurement tip adapters. Other parts than above Operable in blowing rain conditions (Battery compartment must be closed). Not operable underwater. MIL-STD COMPLIANCE The operating environment performance is confirmed by the following MIL-STD-810F and MIL-STD-461E under battery operation. Type Method Vibration MIL-STD-810F, Method 514.5, Procedure I (General vibration test). Shock MIL-STD-810F, Method 516.5, Procedure IV (Transit drop test). Water Resistance MIL-STD-810F, Method 506.4, Procedure I (Rain and Blowing rain test). Humidity MIL-STD-810F, Method 507.4 Salt Fog MIL-STD-810F, Method 509.4 Sand and Dust MIL-STD-810F, Method 510.4, Procedure I (Blowing dust test). Icing/Freezing Rain MIL-STD-810F, Method 521.2 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) MIL-STD-461F, RS-103, (Radiated susceptibility test for non-metallic below deck shipboard conditions). Explosive Atmosphere MIL-STD-810F, Method 511.4, Procedure I (Operation in an explosive atmosphere test). Tip adapter Optical Specifications OPTICAL TIP adapter VARIATION Scope Optical adapter Optical system Distal end Field of view Direction of view Depth of field*1 Outer diameter*2 Distal end*3 IV86 AT40D-IV86 40º Forward 200 to ∞ mm ø6.0 mm 19.8 mm AT80D/NF-IV86 80º Forward 8 to ∞ mm ø6.0 mm 19.8 mm AT80D/FF-IV86 80º Forward 35 to ∞ mm ø6.0 mm 19.8 mm AT120D/NF-IV86 120º Forward 4 to 190 mm ø6.0 mm 19.8 mm AT120D/FF-IV86 120º Forward 25 to ∞ mm ø6.0 mm 19.8 mm AT80S-IV86 80º Side 18 to ∞ mm ø6.0 mm 25.2 mm AT120S/NF-IV86 120º Side 1 to 25 mm ø6.0 mm 25.2 mm AT120S/FF-IV86 120º Side 5 to ∞ mm ø6.0 mm 25.2 mm AT60D/60D-IV86 60º/60º Forward/Forward 5 to ∞ mm ø6.0 mm 25.9 mm AT60S/60S-IV86 60º/60º Side/Side 4 to ∞ mm ø6.0 mm 32.2 mm IV84 AT120D/NF-IV84 120º Forward 4 to 190 mm ø4.0 mm 19.7 mm AT120D/FF-IV84 120º Forward 25 to ∞ mm ø4.0 mm 19.6 mm AT120S/NF-IV84 120º Side 1 to 20 mm ø4.0 mm 22.2 mm AT120S/FF-IV84 120º Side 6 to ∞ mm ø4.0 mm 22.2 mm AT50D/50D-IV84 50º/50º Forward/Forward 5 to ∞ mm ø4.0 mm 25.0 mm AT50S/50S-IV84 50º/50º Side/Side 4 to ∞ mm ø4.0 mm 28.8 mm Tip adapter General Specifications Locking Mechanism Double Threaded Attachment, with O-ring seal. Illumination Multiple ultra-high intensity LEDs 2-stage setting for extra-bright illumination, IPLEX LX only Tip adapter Identification Automatic SmartTip™ Recognition Technology, IPLEX LX only *1. Indicates the optimal focal distance of the tip adapter. *2. The adapter can be inserted into a ø4.0 mm or ø6.0 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. *4. Stereo measurement upgrade option will be released in Spring 2010. *All specifications are subject to change without notice. External Application Standards Low Voltage Directive and EMC Directive: This device complies with the requirements of Directive 73/23/EEC and 93/68/EEC concerning electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits. FCC Information: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. WEEE Directive: In accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, this symbol indicates that the product must be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste, but should be collected separately. Refer to your local Olympus distributor for return and/or collection systems available in your country. RoHS Directive: RoHS compliance model.

Accessories Remote Visual Inspection

Optical Tip adapters The wide range of IPLEX LX and LT tip adapters meet the optical requirements of any applications Lithium-ion Battery Battery charger NC2040OL24 CH5000C (USA Type) CH5000X (European Type) The battery provides two hours of running time. Rigid Sleeve MAJ-1253 (for 6.0 mm insertion tube) MAJ-1737 (for 4.0 mm insertion tube) Sets are available for 6.0 mm and 4.0 mm scopes. Each set consists of three rigid sleeves of 250 mm, 340 mm and 450 mm lengths. Handheld Controller Holder Download Brochure http://www.olympus-ims.com/en/rvi-products/iplex-lx/pdf/ MB-937 Allows the controller to be affixed to a tripod, making it useful for prolonged inspections.