Inspection & Measurement Systems

Remote Visual Inspection

IPLEX LX/ IPLEX LT

IPLEX LX/ IPLEX LT

Weighing only 2.7kg, the industrial videoscope IPLEX LX/LT combines overwhelming portability and reliability with advanced features - achieves best balance between ease-of-use and performance.

Convenient Portability

Equipped with a removable Li-ion battery, the IPLEX LX and LT are ready for use wherever the inspection takes place. Whether the operator is crawling in confined spaces or working stationary in an aircraft hangar, the IPLEX LX and LT keep the size small without sacrificing features or functionality.

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.

Small Size, Large Monitor

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 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.

Unsurpassed Ease of Use

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 TrueFeelTM scope tip articulation achieves easy and precise control.

Choice of Connection and Positioning

The handheld controller can be operated either independently or attached to the main unit during inspections, offering a versatile choice of operation. The stand-alone monitor can always be positioned for optimum viewing and is also convenient for group inspections and training.

Innovative Features at Operator Fingertips

The ergonomic lightweight handset with TrueFeelTM 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.

One-handed scope control and interface

One-handed scope control and interface

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.

Expanded scope lineup

Expanded scope lineup

The IPLEX LX and LT offer a range of scopes, allowing you to choose the right one to fit the job. Scopes are available in diameters of 4.0 mm, 6.0 mm and 8.5mm, and in various lengths ranging from 2 m to 20 m.

Intuitive Icon-Based Menus

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

The durability and environmental resistance of the IPLEX LX and LT provides exceptional reliability even in the harshest environments. Whether you're conducting inspections outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, in a dusty or sandy climate, or in manufacturing areas, you can depend on the IPLEX LX and LT to function reliably in any surroundings.

All Weather Resistance

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.

Impervious to Environmental Hazards

Impervious to Environmental Hazards

Complying with internationally recognized military standards (MIL-STD-810G / 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.
*Reference page 15 for MIL-STD compliance details

Resistance to High Temperatures and Abrasion

The insertion tubes of the IPLEX LX withstand temperatures up to 100 ºC (212 ゚F). A high-temperature sensor cautions an audible beep and displays a visual warning if the scope is in danger of becoming overheated.

The crush-proof insertion tube

The crash-proof insertion tube

The crush-proof insertion tubes of the IPLEX LX and LT are equipped with an innovative fine mesh tungsten outer braid that results in 4X higher abrasion resistance than conventional insertion tubes. The tube's strength combined with its flexibility allows operation in the most difficult and hazardous inspection areas.
The IPLEX LX and LT are designed with the unique Tapered FlexTM achieving superb scope maneuverability with optimized stiffness and flexibility. In addition, the increased stiffness of the new 8.5 mm scope allows it to be easily pushed deep into an inspection area without the use of a guide tube, making it ideal for long pipe inspections.

Viewing Capability

Building on decades of experience in optical imaging, the innovative IPLEX LX and LT design provides superb image quality of inspected objects.

Excellent color reproduction and superb clarity

Excellent colour reproduction and superb clarity

The industry-leading 6.5 in. daylight-view monitor is larger than comparable videoscopes on the market, always allowing for a comfortable viewing position and convenience for group viewing. Superb image clarity permits the accurate detection of very small defects.

Clear, Crisp Images

The IPLEX LX features our unique image processing capability, WiDERTM (Wide Dynamic Extended Range). This innovative technology brings out detail in shadowed and highlighted areas to produce bright, contrast-balanced images across the entire depth of field.

Ultra-Bright, Interchangeable LED Tip adapters

For optimum magnification and direction suitable for a variety of inspection environments, the IPLEX LX and LT offer a comprehensive range of interchangeable optical adaptors.
The new integrated LED illumination system is approximately twice as bright as conventional LED-lit systems. Furthermore, the 8.5 mm scope is 6X brighter than the conventional 6.0 mm LED scope system, which is ideal for the inspection of large voids. Fitted within the scope tip, it delivers vivid illumination regardless of scope length and eliminates the need for a fiber light guide.
In addition, the IPLEX LX is equipped with Hi-Beam mode boosting illumination up to 2X for expanded inspection capability, and the SmartTip™ automatic recognition function. Our unique SmartTip feature installed in optical adaptors permits recording of the adaptor information, along with captured images for inspection traceability.

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

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

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

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.
In addition, IPLEX Viewer PRO is now available as an option. This advanced software features information editing and report generation, enabling you to efficiently prepare inspection reports.

Protection for Interior Components

Protection for Interior Components

The main unit's removable USB flash drive and Li-ion battery are contained inside a latched, sealed compartment for protection against environmental hazards and rough treatment.

Measurement for precise detection

Proven Stereo Measurement

Proven Stereo Measurement

Our advanced Stereo Measurement technology offers outstanding reliability and accuracy for your inspections. By capturing image information through two parallax lenses, the IPLEX LX permits accurate measurement of almost any object from any angle.

Accurate Measurement on the First Try

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.

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SCOPE VARIATION
Model No.Scope
Diameter
Scope LengthTube FlexibilityArticulation Angle
UP/DOWN/
RIGHT/LEFT
Approx. System Weight
(with battery)
IPLEX LXIPLEX LT
IV8420L1 IV8420L2 Ø4.0 mm
(0.157 in)
2.0 m
(6.6 ft)
Uniformed stiffness 130° 2.7 kg
(6.0 lb)
IV8435L1 IV8435L2 3.5 m
(11.5 ft)
2.8 kg
(6.2 lb)
IV8620L1 IV8620L2 Ø6.0 mm (0.236 in) 2.0 m
(6.6 ft)
Tough Tapered Flex™ tube with flexibility gradually increasing toward the distal end. 150°
IV8635L1 IV8635L2 3.5 m (11.5 ft) 130° 2.9 kg
(6.4 lb)
IV8675L1 IV8675L2 7.5 m (24.6 ft) 90° 3.2 kg
(7.1 lb)
IV8835L1
IV8835L2
Ø8.5 mm (0.335 in) 3.5 m (11.5 ft) 140° 3.0 kg
(6.6 lb)
IV88100L1 IV88100L2 10.0 m (32.8 ft) 115° 3.9 kg
(9.0 lb)
IV88200L11
IV88200L2 1
20.0 m
(65.6 ft)
Uniformed stiffness 70° 5.2 kg
(11.5 lb)

*1. Built-to-order

INSERTION TUBE
Exterior
High durability tungsten braid
Articulation Mechanics TrueFeel™ scope tip articulation with electronic power-assisted, manual articulation.
Temperature Sensor IPLEX LX only: 2-stage indicator for high temperature warning.
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, WiDER™ Gain 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 189 mm x 64 mm (8.9 in. x 7.4 in. x 2.5 in.)
Maximum Dimension: 239 mm x 215 mm x 99 mm (9.4 in. x 8.5 in. x 3.9 in.)
LCD monitor 6.5 in. daylight-view LCD, anti-reflective type
Power Supply Battery: 10.8 V nominal.
IV84 and IV86 Series: over 120-minute operating time. IV88 Series: over 100-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 Type A connector, Version 2.0 standards
SOFTWARE CONTROLS
Image Controls 5 X digital zoom, 8 step brightness control
Adjustable Gain Control IPLEX LX only: 3 step adjustable gain control with exclusive WiDER™ brightness level balancing technology.
Display Text Options 30-character tite display
RECORDING MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS
Recording Media USB flash drive (1 GB 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 FUNCTIONS - Optional function for IPLEX LX
Distance Distance between two points. Note: Stereo Measurement functions are available by upgrading the IPLEX LX.
Point-to-Line Perpendicular distance between a point and a user-defined line.
Depth Orthogonal 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 and IPLEX LX IV88100L1
In water: 10 ºC to 30 ºC (50 ºF to 86 ºF)
Other parts than above In air: -10 °C to 40 ºC (14 ºF to 104 ºF)
Operating Atmospheric Pressure Insertion Tube In air: 1013 hPa
In water: IV84 series - 1013 to 1368 hPa
IV86 series - 1013 to 1772 hPa
IV88 series - 1013 to 2026 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-810G and MIL-STD-461F under battery operation.
TypeMethod
Vibration1 MIL-STD-810G, Method 514.5, Procedure I (General vibration test).
Shock MIL-STD-810G, Method 516.5, Procedure IV (Transit drop test).
Water Resistance1 MIL-STD-810G, Method 506, Procedure I (Rain and Blowing rain test).
Humidity1 MIL-STD-810G, Method 507.4
Salt Fog1 MIL-STD-810G, Method 509
Sand and Dust1 MIL-STD-810G, Method 510.4, Procedure I (Blowing dust test).
Icing/Freezing Rain1 MIL-STD-810G, Method 521.2
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)2 MIL-STD-461F, RS-103, (Radiated susceptibility test for non-metallic above deck shipboard conditions).
Explosive Atmosphere1 MIL-STD-810G, Method 511.4, Procedure I (Operation in an explosive atmosphere test).

*1. Excluding IV8835L1/L2, IV88100L1/L2, IV88200L1/L2.
*2. Excluding IV8675L1/L2, IV8835L1/L2, IV88100L1/L2 and IV88200L1/L2.

OPTICAL TIP adapter VARIATION
Optical AdapterOptical systemDistal end
Field of viewDirection
of view
Depth of field3Outer diameter4Distal end5
6.0 mm Viewing Tip adapters AT40D-IV86 40º Forward 200 to ∞ mm ø6.0 mm 19.8 mm
AT80D/NF-IV86 80º 8 to ∞ mm
AT80D/FF-IV86 80º 35 to ∞ mm
AT120D/NF-IV86 120º 4 to 190 mm
AT120D/FF-IV86 120º 25 to ∞ mm
AT80S-IV86 80º Side 18 to ∞ mm 25.2 mm
AT120S/NF-IV86 120º 1 to 25 mm
AT120S/FF-IV86 120º 5 to ∞ mm
4.0 mm Viewing Tip Adapters AT120D/NF-IV84 120º Forward 4 to 190 mm ø4.0 mm 19.7 mm
AT120D/FF-IV84 120º 25 to ∞ mm 19.6 mm
AT120S/NF-IV84 120º Side 1 to 20 mm 22.2 mm
AT120S/FF-IV84 120º 6 to ∞ mm
8.5 mm Viewing Tip Adapters AT80D/FF-IV88 80º Forward 35 to ∞ mm ø8.5 mm 22.9 mm
AT120D/NF-IV88 120º 4 to 190 mm
AT120D/FF-IV88 120º 25 to ∞ mm 29.5 mm
AT120S/NF-IV88 120º Side 1 to 25 mm
AT120S/FF-IV88 120º 5 to ∞ mm
Stereo Tip Adapters
(4.0 mm, 6.0 mm, and 8.5 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 28.8 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 32.2 mm
AT60D/60D-IV88 60º/60º Forward/Forward 5 to ∞ mm ø8.5 mm 28.9 mm
AT60S/60S-IV88 60º/60º Side/Side 4 to ∞ mm 36.5 mm
Tip adapter General Specifications
Locking Mechanism Double Threaded Attachment, with O-ring seal.
Illumination Multiple ultra-high intensity LEDs. IPLEX LX only: 2-stage setting for extra-bright illumination.
Tip adapter Identification6 IPLEX LX only: SmartTip™ Automatic Recognition Technology

*3. Indicates the viewing distance with optimal focus.
*4. The adapter can be inserted into a ø4.0 mm, ø6.0 mm or ø8.5 mm hole when it is mounted on the scope.
*5. Indicates the length of the rigid portion at the scope's distal end when mounted.
*6. Not available on the 8.5 mm tip adapters.

Optical Tip adapters

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

Lithium-ion Battery (NC2040OL24) Battery charger (CH5000C (USA Type)/ CH5000X (Europe type))

NC2040OL24
CH5000C (USA Type)
CH5000X (European Type)

The battery provides two hours of running time.

Rigid Sleeve

Rigid Sleeve (MAJ-1737/ MAJ-1253)

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

Handheld Controller Holder (MB-937)

MB-937
Allows the controller to be affixed to a tripod, making it useful for prolonged inspections.

Centering Device Set

Centering Device Set

MAJ-1935 (for 8.5 mm insertion tube)
The Centering Device Set allows you to center the scope inside a pipe by attaching it to the scope distal end. The set consists of two devices in 75 mm and 140 mm finger lengths.

Guide Tube for 6.0mm diameter Long Scope

Guide Tube for 6.0mm diameter Long Scope

MAJ-1824-75 (for IV8675)
Protects the scope and assists in smooth entry when inserting it into a wide pipe.

High Temperature Guide Tube

High Temperature Guide Tube

MAJ-1867 (for 4mm insertion tube)
The High Temperature Guide Tube is able to operate at temperatures up to 250 ℃ (482 F), which makes it ideally suited for inspections of hot aircraft engines, boilers, and furnaces. The benefit of utilizing this guide tube is that inspections can start at a higher temperature, thereby reducing the waiting time for the inspected area to cool down.

* Built-to-order

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Automotive part Gas turbine engine1
Gas turbine engine2 Gas turbine engine3
Rusted pipe Heat exchanger
Electric devices Wind turbine gear box

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JT8D Combuster

Water pipe

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