Video Introduction to Videoscopes

What is a Videoscope? What are its main parts? How does it work? This short 2 minute video presented by Atlas Inspection Technologies’ President Darren Billings, answers these questions and also provides basic care and use instructions in a clear and easy to follow format.

What is a Videoscope

A videoscope system is comprised of the scope itself, a high intensity light source, a video monitor and generally an image capture system. Videoscopes range in sizes from 4mm to 12mm outside diameter and in lengths from 2 meters to 16 meters.

Videoscope Care and Use

Welcome to Atlas Inspection’s brief videoscope tutorial. For complete operating and maintenance guidelines always refer to the operator’s manual. Scopes are generally used to inspect piping systems, tubes, rotating equipment, pressure vessels, assemblies and many other things. Prior to using a videoscope, inspect the insertion tube for kinks or other signs of damage and familiarize yourself with the distal tip articulation and focus of the system. Videoscope articulation allows the user to manipulate the tip of the scope so that you can scan the inspection area remotely. Take care to uncoil the insertion tube of the scope to avoid strain on the articulation system. The videoscope allows for direct and side view optics so familiarize yourself with both types of optics. The focal range on the videoscope can be changed to allow for close up viewing or farther away. Familiarize yourself with this prior to inserting the videoscope.

How to Prevent Expensive Repairs

Avoid costly repairs to any videoscope system by following a few simple care and maintenance guidelines. Do not crush or over bend the insertion tube. Do not put the videoscope into areas over 176 degrees Fahrenheit, do not insert the insertion tube into corrosive chemicals, avoid impact to the distal tip, protect the insertion tube if you are sliding it over sharp edges. Maintain the articulation system by returning the tip articulation to neutral position when inserting and retracting the scope from the inspection area.

How to Contact Atlas Inspection Technologies

Please don’t hesitate to call Atlas Inspection at 800.281.0650, 206.774.8704, or email info@atlas-inspection.com with any questions or for more information.

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