VUFLEX
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- Published on 25 August 2016


Video endoscope VUFLEX for heat exchanger inspection - FORT
Video endoscope VUFLEX
The video endoscope VUFLEX with a 2.4 mm video probe head and high power LED illumination for remote visual inspections of heat exchagers, turbines and steam generators.
Remote Visual Inspection in:
- Remote Visual Inspection in turbines / generators
- Remote Visual Inspection in refineries
- Remote Visual Inspection in nuclear industry
- Remote Visual Inspection in power generation
- Remote Visual Inspection in buildings / constructions
- Foreign Object Search and Retrieval FOSAR
The world's slimmest video endoscope
Using the latest LED technology, broken fiber glasses are history with the VUFLEX system. Through the activation of turbo mode 25 and more lumen make it possible to inspect even 4" / 100mm internal diameter. Two different light optimized available optics (100° FOV und 60° FOV) are the basis for a perfect inspection. The picture quality impresses with color fidelity, sharp contrast and freedom from noise!
With a width of only 2.4 millimeters the VUFLEX inspection camera can be easily guided through narrow tube lanes, as they are encountered in nuclear steam generators (including Siemens KWU type) or even in conventional heat exchangers.
The world's slimmest VUFLEX camera system allows a variety of inspections in the smallest spaces. Never before with this small design such a high resolution has been reached! Our design has ensured that a hand-inspection as well as work with manipulators is possible.
Alternatively, the higher resolution VUFLEX system is available with a length of up to 15 meters. The optics can be adjusted by ±30° depending on the application. In addition the tools for external parts recovery can be integrated in the VUFLEX.

Control Unit
Power Supply | 96-256VAC 50/60Hz |
Dimensions | Standard: (W) 260 mm x (L) 205 mm x (H) 45 mm |
Control Options | Illumination, white balance |
Video Outputs | Composite VBS, S-VHS (Y/C) out, NTSC or PAL (depends on camera) |
Options | Digital output for INVIZ LCD image recorder |
Other | 19" version available The CCU suppotrs only DE 2.4 / 4.0 cameras |
Video Endoscope Camera VUFLEX 2.4
Video | PAL video 380 TV lines / 290.000 pixel NTSC video 330 TV lines / 250,000 pixel |
Optic | 100° FOV Standard optics, 3 mm to 200 mm fixfocus. optional: 60° Teleoptic (not changable). |
Recommended Usage Instructions | Using with 14” CRT monitor, 100° FOV: 10x / 20 mm distance |
Illumination | 2 high performance white light LEDs optional: Fiber and LED illuminaton for the enhancement of luminous intensity |
Dimensions | Width: 2.40 mm (± 0.03 mm), other versions are available on customers request |
Water Resistance | 0,1 bar / 1,45 psi |
Video Endoscope Camera VUFLEX 4.0
Video | PAL video 470 TV lines / 440.000 pixel (H752xV582) NTSC video 460 TV lines / 380.000 pixel (H752xV582) |
Optic | Adjustable focus, 60° FOV, 3 mm to infinite, typical working range 8 mm to 100 mm. Viewing direction adjustable by ± 30°. |
Recommended Usage Instructions | Using with 14” CRT monitor, 60° FOV: 18x / 20 mm distance |
Illumination | Identic DE 2.4 version, no fiber illumination possible |
Dimensions | Width: 4.0 mm (± 0.05 mm), Other versions are available on customers request |
Water Resistance | 0.5 bar / 7.5 psi |
Other | 2.1 mm drilling for the use of external parts recovery tools |
Probe
Working length | Standard 2 meter, extension up to 5 meter possible |
Lead | 2.5 meter PU coated, extension up to max. 10 meter (DE 2.4) or 15 meter (DE 4.0) complete length possible |
Driving Belt | Open and flexible installation band with regular rectangular recesses for a reliable feed through a (not included) motor drive unit. Through the optimal fiber glass epoxy reinforcement in the inner of a belt , there is a safer and simple operation ensured without manipulator and without kinking during the operation. |
Environmental Conditions / Memory
Operating Conditions of Camera | -25°C to 65°C LED head | -25°C to 80°C without LED |
Operating conditions of control unit | -20°C bis 45°C |
Gamma / Neutrons - strength | This value is not specified due to the partly large lifetime deviations. The value is within the average of semiconductor. |
All specifications are subject to change without notice due to technical progress.