What is a borescope camera?

What is a borescope camera?

A borescope is a tool that can make the invisible visible. How is this possible? Read this week’s article to find out what a borescope camera is and discover its important uses.

What is a Borescope Camera?

A borescope makes possible the non-destructive inspection of narrow or difficult to reach industrial systems and equipment. Camera borescopes comprise either a flexible or rigid tube with a camera lens attached at one end and a display at the other. These instruments capture a visual image and relay the information either wirelessly or directly to a video processor and display attached to the unit.

Important Uses For Borescopes

The capacity of video borescopes to capture both still images and videos makes them invaluable tools for many applications - like the non-invasive inspection of:

  • Engines and turbines
  • Power plant equipment
  • Industrial equipment
  • Plumbing gear
  • Buildings; and
  • HVAC equipment.

Examples of Borescopes

So you can better understand the variety of Borescope Cameras available, our scientists have put together some representative examples, including their key specifications.

EXTECH BR250, Video Borescope Wireless Inspection Camera
Product code: BR250

 The Extech BR250 borescope is a budget-friendly borescope. It’s perfect for HVAC/R maintenance, plus electrical, automotive and pest inspections.

 The BR250 features a detachable wireless colour display that can be viewed remotely up to 10 metres from the measurement point. The kit includes a 2GB microSD memory card for capturing images(JPEG) or video (AVI) for later viewing on your PC. 

Specifications

Articulation: Flexible gooseneck cable retains configured shape

Image capture: Images and video

Camera Diameter: 17mm

Cable Length: 1m

Field-of-view: 45°

Camera illumination: Two LED lamps with dimmer to illuminate the viewed object

Power source: 4 AA batteries and rechargeable display

Portability: Comes with a hard carry case for easy portability 

 

Videoscope Kit With Wireless Handset & 6Mm Semi-Rigid
Product code: IC-HDV640W


The HDV640W kit is a remote and wireless inspection kit for an assortment of non-destructive visual inspection applications.
 

Key features include:

  • A wireless transmitter that can send videos and images up to 30 meters
  • Camera probe with a semi-rigid and articulating cable capable of bending up to 240° (120° left, 120° right) to get easily into tight spaces; and
  • An included SD memory card capable of storing over 15,000 images or up to 4 hours of video recording (with voice annotation). 

Typical applications include:

  • HVAC/R inspections
  • Cable routing; and
  • Automotive/boat/aircraft inspections. 

Specifications

Articulation: Articulating camera tip adjusts up to 240° viewing angle

Image capture: Images and video

Camera Diameter: 6mm

Cable Length: 1m

Field-of-view: 65°

Camera illumination: Four built-in bright LED lights

Power source: 3.7V rechargeable Li-Polymer battery

Portability: Included carrying case

 

Conclusion

A borescope is an instrument used to inspect narrow or hard-to-reach commercial/industrial systems and equipment. The examples provided by Instrument Choice Scientists indicate that you can find a camera borescope to suit any application and budget.

View the complete range of Borescopes and Inspection Cameras here.

Unsure of which camera borescope is best for your application? Want more information on any of the above products? Speak with an Instrument Choice Scientist! We’re here to help! Call 1300 737 871 or email [email protected].

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