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Pathfinder Mainline Inspection System
Transporter
Includes a powerful, steerable Pathfinder Series transporter that easily navigates pipes 6″ or larger. The tractor is equipped with a rear-viewing camera and a lift to center the camera in a range of pipe sizes. More on Transporters »
Camera
Our WiperCam Pan & Tilt camera has an in-the-pipe lens cleaning system with field-replaceable wipers to maximize productivity. It’s 270° viewing angle and 360° rotation gives complete visibility to ensure accurate assessments. More on Cameras »
Reel
The weatherproof Pathfinder reel is vehicle-mounted in a heavy-duty frame. It holds 1000′ or 1200′ of low-friction, multiconductor cable and is outfitted with a front control box with distance display and electrical controls.
Master Controller
The Aries Master Controller is a rack-mounted power supply and control unit. It provides a single electronic unit to simultaneously operate the tractor and camera, and to supply power to the lights. It includes a control display and a wireless Xbox One® controller to easily operate the reel, tractor, and camera.
Pathfinder System Features
Crawler
- Powerful, six-wheel, steerable drive to navigate around obstacles
- Operates in power forward, power reverse, steer-left, steer-right and freewheel modes
- Compact design for superior maneuverability
- Works with our WiperCam Pan & Tilt camera for superior image capture
- Rear-facing camera to monitor retrieval
- Camera lift for full view of the pipe
- Choice of three Pathfinder models to match pipe size
- Multiple wheel configurations to adapt to pipe conditions
- Simplified design for quick tire changes
Mainline Cameras
WiperCam Pan & Tilt or Illumi-Zoom Camera
- 270° unobstructed viewing angle to view with-the-flow laterals and tractor wheels
- 360° camera head rotation for a full view of the pipe
- 120x zoom and high intensity LED light ring to see pipe details
- Self-cleaning lens system and field replaceable wipers for more time in the pipe
- SMARTEK internal diagnostics for monitoring camera conditions
- Adaptable to almost any multiconductor system
- Corrosion-resistant materials for long life in harsh pipe conditions
- Internally pressurized to verify seal and prevent leakage
- Scratch-proof and crack resistant sapphire lens window to withstand tough environments
Master Controller
- Rack-mounted, electronic unit
- Simultaneously operates tractor, reel, and camera
- Supplies power to the lights
- Remote operation via wireless Xbox One® controller
Reel
- Weatherproof
- Truck-mounted reel in heavy duty frame
- 1000′ or 1200′ of low-friction, multiconductor cable extends your reach
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