Standardarized Fiberscopes with Excellent Views

Flexible fiberscopes allow remote visual inspection to be carried out in areas where the route to the area of interest includes negotiating a series of bends or where the length of instrument required is outside the limits of a rigid borescope.
The construction of an Olympus fiberscope is a specialized process, requiring a combination of advanced optical and mechanical technologies, resulting in a finished product with many high performance design features. The standardized fiberscopes achieve the highest image quality in 6.0mm, 8.4mm and 11.3mm diameter at lengths of up to 3.0m (10') with design of four-way angulation and interchangeable optical tip adapters.

Features

Interchangeable optical tip adapters

The focus of the optical system is fixed, however, each inspection has different requirements with regard to depth of field and direction of view. For this reason, all standard model fiberscopes have interchangeable optical tip adaptors to provide versatility and are available in direct or side viewing configuration - just select the tip adaptor most suitable for the application. Separately, a diopter focus compensates for the individual's eyesight.

Image size

The Olympus image size is larger than most other fiberscopes. Due to the optical quality, the image of an Olympus fiberscope can be magnified and maintain a high resolution image.

TF Tube with superior insertability

Most of our fiberscopes employ the patented TF (Tapered Flex) Tube. Ideal for insertion into multiple-bend pipes, the insertion tube flexibility changes continuously-being highly flexible at the tip and rigid at the control section. As a result, these fiberscopes can easily be passed through bends and elbows. At the same time, the gradually increase rigidity of tube as it approaches control section assures easier transmission of publishing/ twisting strength after the first bend. All scopes featuring the TF Tube are marked with the logo shown below.

Four-way angulation

All models feature four-way angulation of the distal end, which aids insertion and maneuverability and helps to 'steer' the tip towards the inspection area.

Photo and video documentation

Video recording and photography are available by connecting a CCD camera or the Olympus digital camera.

Fully waterproof insertion section

Fully waterproof insertion section for underwater use. (Most models) Drip-proof control section.

Four layer insertion tube

The construction of the insertion tube (the part of the instrument inserted into the application area) is especially important to ensure reliability and durability, but without compromising flexibility. Olympus have excelled in this area, creating a design of four individual layers which together protect the internal components and provide fluid resistance.

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Digital Camera Systems OM Adapters

AI-3M/4M AK-1M/SM-R These adapters allow you to connect industrial fiberscopes or rigid borescopes to selected Olympus digital SLR cameras or mirrorless ones*1. This makes it easy to transfer images to a computer and for creating archives of inspection histories. *1: The optional OM adaptor MF-1 or MF-2 is required to connect the OM adapters listed below to the digital SLR cameras or mirrorless ones.

Notes: Magnification of the AI-4M 1.3x larger than the AI-3M. / Magnification of the AK-1M is 1.8x larger than the SM-R.
*Moire may appear if pixel interference occurs in certain inspection environments. (such as fiber mesh and CCDs) or in certain output devices (such as LCDs and printers)

C-mount Adapters

For connection of TV cameras to Fiberscopes and Rigid Borescopes

C-mount CCD Camera

By connecting a CCD camera to fiberscopes or Boresopes, the images will be displayed on a video monitor and recorded for further analysis and archiving. This also allows for group viewing of inspection images, saving time, user fatigue and improving the decision making process.

*Recommended models are available from our Sales representatives.

Controller Holder

MB-936/MB-937 Allow the handheld controller to be affixed to a tripod, making it useful for prolonged inspections. <SCOPE> MB-936：IF2D4, IF4D4/4S4, IF5D4X1, IF6D4, IF2D5, IF4D5/4S5, IF6C5, IF6C5X1, IV6C5-20・35 MB-937：IF8D4, IF11D4, IF8C5, IF11C5, IV12D4, IV20D4, IV6C5-75・110・160, IV8D5/8S5

Optical Adapter

You can change the field of view, direction of view, and depth of field by switching the optical adapter on the scope tip.
(For IF5D4X1/ IF6C5X1/ IF8C5/ IF11C5/ IF8D4X2)