LETS Sidewinder™ Lateral Inspection System
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Inspect Mainlines and Laterals Simultaneously with LETS Sidewinder

Versatile and Flexible Lateral Inspections with LETS SidewinderSimultaneous Mainline & Lateral Inspection — Simplified

The LETS Sidewinder Lateral Inspection System is designed to help crews capture both mainline and lateral inspection video in a single deployment. Its compact, steerable tractor navigates 6″ and larger pipes while a powerful lateral camera launches with or against the flow at a 135° angle, inspecting laterals up to 200 feet from the mainline.

With a slim, unibody tractor, contoured launch chute, and intuitive CANbus-controlled operation, Sidewinder delivers the productivity and control operators need for accurate, efficient inspections.

LETS Sidewinder™ Lateral Inspection System

Power and Accuracy in One Integrated System

LETS Sidewinder is the ultimate system for simultaneously acquiring mainline and lateral assessment video. A slim tractor profile and a superior lateral camera launch design allow operators to work faster while maintaining precise control and high-quality video capture in challenging pipe conditions.

Application

  • Inspect laterals up to 200 feet from mainline pipes

  • Operates in mainlines 6″ diameter and larger

LETS Sidewinder Lateral Inspection System
Tractor

  • CANbus-controlled, steerable tractor with forward, reverse, and free-wheel movement

  • Advanced motor driver protects drive and push motors from power and temperature faults

  • Six-wheel standard configuration for 6″–12″ mainlines

  • Independent left and right drive motors

LETS Sidewinder Controller
Controller

  • Digital CANbus controls for instantaneous response

  • Ergonomic desktop controller with keyboard and dual joysticks

  • Simultaneous multi-function operation

  • Roll-angle and rollover risk display

  • Real-time pressure, temperature, and humidity monitoring

  • Handheld pendant for manhole-level control

LETS Camera Options
Cameras

  • Forward-facing HD mainline camera

  • Choice of self-leveling lateral camera or Pan & Tilt lateral camera with with
    in-the-pipe lens cleaning technology (standard definition)

  • Integrated 512 Hz or 8 kHz locating beacon

  • Telescoping chute with five launch positions

Optimize lateral inspections with Aries LETS Sidewinder
Designed for Agility

Sidewinder’s compact crawler and launch system are built to move easily through real-world pipe conditions.

  • Slim, unibody tractor to traverse 6″–12″ pipes

  • Independent right and left drive motors

  • Multiple wheel configurations to match pipe conditions

  • Contoured telescoping chute with five discrete positions for accurate lateral launching

  • Lateral camera easily navigates pipe bends

  • Tip-up connector for easier pipe insertion with less cable strain

  • Replaceable chute tips for long-term durability

The result is a highly maneuverable system that handles tight spaces, bends, and varying pipe sizes with ease.

Simplified Control

Sidewinder is designed so every function is easy to access and operate.

  • Single ergonomic joystick controls every element of the system

  • Digital CANbus controller delivers instantaneous tractor and camera response

  • Handheld pendant allows full operation right at the manhole

  • Multi-function push-and-rotate control assists with difficult laterals and wye pipes

  • Auto lateral retrieve improves efficiency and reduces operator workload

  • Graphical roll-angle display with rollover risk alerts

  • Real-time crawler speed, pressure, temperature, and humidity monitoring

This combination of smart electronics and ergonomic design allows crews to stay productive and focused in the field.

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