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6in PVC drain pipe Hydrogen water cooling pipe with thermowell Underground process line post-cleaning condition A whole new class in Remote Visual Inspection Versatility, portability and advanced technology packed into a single revolutionary system. Truly in a class by itself, the RECON Digital Inspection System combines sophisticated imaging technology and a flexible design to create a streamlined inspection tool, able to be operated by both experts and novices alike. With interchangeable camera heads, lenses and cable reels, the RECON system easily configures to your specific application, offering a single, economical solution for all your inspection requirements. It’s advanced. Powered by exclusive iView™ technology, the RECON provides the most advanced image management capabilities available. Accurately detect defects with the precision and simplicity provided by the iView platform. It’s adaptable. Change the system as your inspection needs change with varying cable lengths, camera diameters and lens options. Interchangeable parts are quickly swapped with the twist of a connector. It’s user-friendly. Easy setup and operation are at the core of the RECON design. Its hand-held digital video pendant allows for easy operation and setting up the system takes only seconds—just plug it in and turn it on. It’s durable. Rigorous testing and solid construction ensure the RECON will continue to perform properly job after job. The system features tough, waterproof cable, rugged camera head construction and an aluminum protective shell for all electronics. Applications • Boiler tubes, downcomers and steam lines • Industrial sewer lines • High-humidity/underwater applications • Buried electrical conduits • Process lines • Heat exchangers • Nuclear/Fossil power plants • Infrastructure Experience the inspection system that’s changing the RVI field. The RECON system is unlike anything else on the market today. The system’s advanced technology, easy usability and unrivaled portability features make the RECON the only choice for power generation, process, water treatment infrastructure and general piping inspections. Call 888-332-EVIT (3848) or visit www.everestvit.com/recon for more information. Shown: RECON system with 1.75in camera head and 50m cable ©2002 by Everest VIT, Inc. Everest VIT is a registered trademark of Everest VIT, Inc. Completely Focused on Remote Imaging, RECON, iView, and Digital Inspection System are trademarks of Everest VIT, Inc. Hysol is a registered trademark of Loctite Corporation. 02-VT1-403-0702 Equipment Sales: 888-332-EVIT (3848) Rentals & Inspection Services: 800-979-24X7 (2497) Direct: 973-448-0077 Fax: 973-448-0044 Locations around the world www.everestvit.com

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Page 1: A whole new class in Remote Visual Inspection · sophisticated imaging technology and a flexible design to create ... piping inspections ... ©2002 by Everest VIT, Inc. Everest VIT

6in PVC drain pipe

Hydrogen water cooling pipe with thermowell

Underground process line post-cleaning condition

A whole new class in Remote Visual InspectionVersatility, portability and advanced technology packed intoa single revolutionary system. Truly in a class by itself, the RECON Digital Inspection System combinessophisticated imaging technology and a flexible design to create a streamlinedinspection tool, able to be operated by both experts and novices alike. Withinterchangeable camera heads, lenses and cable reels, the RECON systemeasily configures to your specific application, offering a single, economicalsolution for all your inspection requirements.

It’s advanced.Powered by exclusive iView™ technology, the RECON provides the most advancedimage management capabilities available. Accurately detect defects with the precisionand simplicity provided by the iView platform.

It’s adaptable.Change the system as your inspection needs change with varyingcable lengths, camera diameters and lens options. Interchangeableparts are quickly swapped with the twist of a connector.

It’s user-friendly.Easy setup and operation are at the core of the RECON design. Itshand-held digital video pendant allows for easy operation and settingup the system takes only seconds—just plug it in and turn it on.

It’s durable.Rigorous testing and solid construction ensure the RECON willcontinue to perform properly job after job. The system featurestough, waterproof cable, rugged camera head construction andan aluminum protective shell for all electronics.

Applications

• Boiler tubes, downcomersand steam lines

• Industrial sewer lines

• High-humidity/underwaterapplications

• Buried electrical conduits

• Process lines

• Heat exchangers

• Nuclear/Fossil power plants

• Infrastructure

Experience the inspection system that’s changing the RVI field.The RECON system is unlike anything else on the market today. The system’sadvanced technology, easy usability and unrivaled portability features make the RECONthe only choice for power generation, process, water treatment infrastructure and generalpiping inspections. Call 888-332-EVIT (3848) or visit www.everestvit.com/recon formore information.

Shown: RECON system with 1.75in camera head and 50m cable

©2002 by Everest VIT, Inc. Everest VIT is a registered trademark of Everest VIT, Inc. Completely Focused on Remote Imaging, RECON, iView, and Digital Inspection System are trademarks of Everest VIT, Inc. Hysol is a registered trademark of Loctite Corporation. 02-VT1-403-0702

Equipment Sales: 888-332-EVIT (3848) • Rentals & Inspection Services: 800-979-24X7 (2497)Direct: 973-448-0077 • Fax: 973-448-0044 • Locations around the world www.everestvit.com

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Each RECON™ Digital Inspection System™ model includes a different combination of the features listed below. Refer to the RECON™ model descriptions for a summary of the features included with each model.

Base System & Accessories

Specifications

Cable Reel

PLATFORMVGA video pendantCamera control unit (CCU)Cable Reel

CAMERA OPTIONS1in (25mm) Ø1.75in (45mm) Ø

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES16.4ft (5m) pendant cablePendant mounting bracketPendant sun visorPendant shoulder strapUser manualMaintenance kit4in (102mm) Centering deviceAC Power cordFloppy diskFloppy disk container

CABLE OPTIONSRigid 100ft (30m)Semi Rigid 100ft (30m)Flexible 100ft (30m)

Rigid 165ft (50m)Semi Rigid 165ft (50m)Flexible 165ft (50m)

Rigid 200ft (60m)Semi Rigid 200ft (60m)Flexible 200ft (60m)

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESRight-angle viewing lensOptional lens tipsKeyboardBatteryBattery system (Charger)2in (51mm), 3in (76mm)Centering devicesExtra video pendantPouch for video pendant

30ft (9m) or 50ft (15m)pendant cableMini DV recorderShipping caseFiberglass push rodsPush rod adapterPendant mounting packageDC power cable packageHigh resolution CRT monitors

Cameras

Video PendantSun Visor

Video PendantMounting Bracket

Battery System(Charger)

Operating EnvironmentTemperature: -13°F to 140°F (-25°C to 60°C/ 95% humidity)Pressure: Camera head and connector waterproof to 200ft (60m)Radiation: Contact factory

Unit Size/WeightDimensions: height: 25.5in x width: 23in x length: 15.5in

(height: 65cm x width: 58cm x length: 39cm)Weight: with 30m rigid cable: 45lbs (20kg)

with 50m rigid cable: 54lbs (24kg)with 60m rigid cable: 59lbs (27kg)with 30m semi rigid cable: 44lbs (19kg)with 50m semi rigid cable: 53lbs (23kg)with 60m semi rigid cable: 58lbs (26kg)

Cable/Power/Output:Cable:

Material Hysol® (outerjacket)Diameter Semi-Rigid: 0.355in (9mm)

Rigid: 0.410in (10mm)Length 100ft (30m), 165ft (50m) or 200ft (60m)Bend radius Semi-Rigid: 6.0in (15cm)

Rigid: 9.0in (23cm)Bending neck length: 5.0in (12.7cm)AC/DC operation: 100-240V, 60/50Hz or 12vdcRechargeable battery: 12V, 9 Amp Hr, NiMH, 2 hours operationVideo format: Available in NTSC or PAL Digital recording format: Floppy disc or Smart mediaVideo output: S-Video and composite videoAC outlets: AC in, AC out

Cameras Camera Dia.: 1.75in (45mm) Camera Dia.: 1.0in (25mm)

Type: 1/4in CCD NTSC 380,000/ 1/4in CCD NTSC 250,000/PAL 440,000 pixels PAL 300,000 pixels

Resolution: up to 480 HTV lines up to 400 HTV linesSize: Dia:. 1.75in (45mm) Dia:. 0.98in (25 mm) Construction: 7075-T6 Aluminum & 7075-T6 Aluminum &

303 Stainless steel 303 Stainless steelLens Material: Sapphire glass Sapphire glassLens: 3.3mm f 8 3.3mm f 8Manual Focus: Yes Adjustable 10mmElectronic Shutter: Automatic 1/60 sec. to 1/7700 sec. Automatic 1/60 sec. to 1/7700 sec.Gain: AGC (~18dB) AGC (~18dB)Field of View: 95° in air/ 66° in water 95° in air/ 66° in waterWhite Balance: manual manual

Lights Camera Dia.: 1.75in (45mm) Camera Dia.: 1.0in (25mm)

Type: 48 LED lamps, 4.2 watts total 24 LED lamps, 2.1 watts total

Cable ReelMaterial: 1015 Cold-rolled steelConnector: Plastic “slip ring” connector

Outer PackMaterial: Smoke: Ballistic laminated

Black: Waffle Pique VinylSilver: 430 Nylon

Video PendantMonitor: 6.4in full-resolution color VGA (640 by 480 lines)Temperature: 32° F – 120° F (0° C – 49° C)Cable: Ruggedized 16ft (5m)Audio: Built-in microphone, speaker, and headset connectorMonitor Options: Sony mini DV video recorder with integrated 4in display

Second video pendant9in, 13in Color monitor

Controls: Back-lit buttons and joystick menu navigationPendant mounting bracket: Swivel ball/tilt connectorSoft buttons: Programmable for future enhancements

SoftwareOperating System: iView™ real-time multi-tasking Operating SystemUser Interface: Simple drop-down menu-driven operation

Menu navigation using joystickFile Manager: Embedded file manager software supporting:

File & folder creation, naming, deletingStore to internal flash (C:\) or floppy disk (A:\)Copy between A:\ and C:\

Audio Data: PC compatible (.WAV) file formatUser creation of 15-second digital audio file linked to stored images

Image Controls: Image brightness and single button image invertImage Capture: Single button-activated freeze-frame and storeRecall: Full-screen, live/recalled image

Split screen, live/recalled image, single button-activated image storageZoom: Future availabilityImage Formats: Single image file with embedded annotation data

User-selectable PC-compatible formats: Bitmap (.BMP), High-qualityJPEG (.JPG), Standard-quality JPEG (.JPG)

Text Annotation: Built-in full-screen text overlay generatorJoystick or PS/2 keyboard character entryUp to 40 , 2-line preset text script storageOn-screen time/date stamp option

Graphic Annotation: User placement of attention arrowsUser-created on-screen Bitmap logo

Lighting Control: Software-controlled lamp intensitySoftware Status: On-screen software revision status displaySoftware Updates: Field updatable via floppy disksMeasurement: Allows for comparison measurements to be made using video calipers