PRX250 New 3rd Generation Gas Camera System

Easily locates water infiltration, leaks and service taps

ULC Robotics’ new 3rd generation PRX250 Gas Camera system is a unique internal inspection device designed for visual assessment of live gas mains through conventional small pits or low-cost keyholes. The system is suitable for internal inspection of 4 to 12 inch cast iron, steel and PE mains at pressures up to 60 psi. The 3rd generation PRX250 incorporates new features which allow you to capture better images than ever before and that make inspecting your live gas mains even more cost effective and reliable.

New Features

The all new control unit has a compact design along with a 15 inch high resolution daylight readable flat panel display for easier handling, simplified control and greater ease of use. The new control unit comes enabled to run our new keyhole launchable 16 hertz sonde and our new 16 hertz angular launching camera sonde. Because they generate a very low frequency signal, the new 16 hertz sondes will allow accurate locating through steel, cast iron and PE pipe. New sondes will be available early 2012. Other new features include a new ultra high quality push rod cable with greater durability and travel distance and an improved centering device for even better imaging in 8 and 12 inch pipe.

Safe, One-Man Operation

The PRX250 Camera System incorporates a motorized power feeder that allows the operator to direct the movement of the camera by utilizing forward and reverse, variable speed control. This enables a single operator to control the camera as it travels though the pipe while at the same time viewing the monitor. By eliminating the need to push the rod by hand, a single operator can perform a live main inspection without a second operator to manually push the camera.

Superior Image Quality

The PRX250 system includes a rugged, high resolution camera with ultra bright LED lighting designed to operate in very low- light conditions. The high resolution camera provides outstanding imaging, sharpness and color reproduction. The camera head includes a self deploying centering device. These features produce bright, sharp images of the inner circumference of the pipe; allowing for truly accurate visual inspections.

Features
General

• Inspects 4 to 12 inch cast iron, steel and PE mains up to 60 psi
• High resolution color camera and ultra-bright LEDs produce bright, clear imaging in low-light conditions as typically found in cast iron, steel and black PE mains
• The camera can travel up to 250 feet in each direction for a total maximum inspection distance of 500 feet in cast iron and steel mains; up to 800 feet in PE mains
• Monitor displays distance traveled and is daylight readable to increase visibility when used in bright sunlight
• Access through small excavations or low-cost keyholes
• New ultra high quality push rod cable with greater durability and greater travel distance
• Improved centering device for even better imaging in 8 and 12 inch pipe

Specifications

Environment
Pressure Rating: 60 psi
Access Hole: 1.5-inch diameter tapped hole
No Blow Entry System
Description:
- Angular launcher for easy, no blow entry into 4 -12 inch pipe
- Keyhole launcher (available separately) for vertical launching through standard keyholes into 4-12 inch pipe
Construction: Launcher is constructed from stainless steel and aircraft grade aluminum
Camera

Description: High resolution color camera with wide-angle lens and integrated self deploying centering device
Camera Head Seal: Water and gas tight (to 60 psi)
Resolution: 400 lines, color
Light Sensitivity: 0.3 lux
Monitor

15 inch ruggedized daylight readable flat panel monitor
Resolution: 480 lines, color
Accessories: Optional-use sun visor
Power Drive Assembly
Motor: 12-volt variable speed, sealed motor
DC Motor Controller: Current limiting
Performance: Gripping adjustment with variable wheel friction
Construction: Aluminum housing with stainless steel hardware
Reel System

Description: 300 ft., ultra high quality push rod cable on heavy-duty reel. 1000 pulse digital footage counter. Foot pedal control for safe, easy one man cable pull back operation

Covered under Patent No.
US 7,551,197
US 7,940,297

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