Pipe Inspection Camera 30m, Waterproof, 18mm Full HD Camera Head, Optional 512Hz Sonde, from DN30

Our waterproof pipe inspection camera from the RWF series meets every demand of professional pipe inspection – even in the rain: the control case is splash-proof (IPX4) even when open. While other inspection cameras have to be packed away as soon as it starts raining, with the RWF you simply keep working. With the particularly small 18mm Full HD camera head you can inspect pipes from as small as DN30, and with Full HD photo and video recording you document every pipe inspection without gaps.

At the heart of this pipe inspection camera is the 18mm Full HD camera head with 1920 × 1080 resolution (1/3″ CMOS sensor): pin-sharp images instead of washed-out analogue footage – even where larger camera heads no longer fit. The wide 130° viewing angle captures a large area of the pipe wall, and the 9 brightness-adjustable LEDs deliver a clear, bright image that reveals every detail of the pipe's condition – protected by a highly scratch-resistant sapphire glass lens cover in a stainless steel housing. Mounted on the push cable, the camera head is waterproof to a maximum water depth of 10m. Nevertheless, make sure the pipe is as free of standing waste water as possible: once the camera head is submerged, nothing can be seen in murky water. If necessary, clear the pipe first so the residual water can drain off.

On request, the RWF comes with an integrated 512Hz sonde (locating transmitter): it sits space-savingly in the spring section behind the camera head, which therefore does not grow by a single millimetre. This lets you pinpoint the position of the camera head in the pipe from the surface at any time – using a locator such as the vLoc3 locator. If you do not need locating, simply choose the version without sonde.

The rotating cable drum (also called a cable reel) carries a red push cable – often referred to as a push rod – 30m long and 4.8mm in diameter: matched to the 18mm camera head and flexible enough for tight 87° bends from as small as DN32. We recommend the RWF-18 for pipes with an inner diameter of 30 to 40mm – for pipes from DN50, the RWF-23 with its stiffer 5.2mm push cable is the better choice. On request, the RWF-18 is available with special lengths of up to 60m. Please note: the thinner and more flexible the push cable, the shorter its pushing range – in runs with several bends, the full length usually cannot be used. Get in touch with us and we will gladly advise you on the right length for your application.

The rugged fibreglass push cable is simply pulled out of the cable drum and fed into the pipe. For breaks, clamp it into the slotted retaining groove on the frame – leaving both hands free to operate the camera. After the pipe inspection and for transport, the cup-shaped parking holder takes the camera head securely and protects it from damage.

Operation is child's play: the buttons on the control panel carry self-explanatory pictograms. At the touch of a button you take photos, record videos, adjust the brightness of the camera head LEDs or play back recordings on the spot. The English-language menu (14 menu languages in total) covers basic settings such as date, time and display options. The integrated metre counter overlays the deployed cable length directly on the camera image – together with the time stamp, every recording becomes solid proof of inspection. With the wireless keyboard you can also overlay your own text (e.g. site address or defect description), and the remote control conveniently drives recording and playback from a distance.

Videos and photos of the pipe inspection are saved to the SD card (included, already inserted). To review them, simply remove the SD card and read it directly on your computer.

Pipe inspection camera – technical data:

• Waterproof pipe inspection camera – control case splash-proof even when open (IPX4), can be used in the rain
• 18mm Full HD camera head (stainless steel, sapphire glass lens cover), waterproof to max. 10m water depth
• Optionally with integrated 512Hz sonde – locate the camera head from the surface at any time
• 1/3″ CMOS sensor, Full HD resolution 1920 × 1080 (AHD)
• 130° viewing angle
• 9 brightness-adjustable LEDs in the camera head
• For pipes from DN30 – 87° bends only from DN32 (18mm camera head on the 4.8mm push cable)
• 28mm guide ball included
• Rugged fibreglass push cable (red, 4.8mm × 30m) on a rotating cable drum
• Large 10.1″ colour display with 1024 × 600 pixel resolution
• Integrated metre counter in the camera image (switchable metres/feet)
• Time stamp with date and time, can be shown in the image
• Wireless keyboard with protective cover (IPX4) for text overlays and documentation
• Video recording to SD card (included; up to 64GB, Class 10)
• Snapshot function for photos even while video recording is running
• Remote control for convenient operation and playback of recordings
• Audio recording via integrated microphone, switchable
• Menu languages: 14, incl. English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian
• Li-ion battery for 6–7 hours of operation (charging time approx. 10h)
• Mains adapter and 12V car charger included
• Mains operation with parallel charging – without extending the charging time
• Extremely rugged case
• Sunshade for better display readability
• Weight: from approx. 13kg (depending on configuration)