Waygate Technologies Mentor Visual iQ VideoProbe

The Waygate Technologies Mentor Visual iQ VideoProbe delivers advanced industrial inspection capabilities with high-resolution imaging, intelligent analysis tools, and durable construction. As a result, inspectors can make confident decisions efficiently and accurately.

Industrial Visual Inspection Without Limits

Navigate Confined and Complex Access

Inspectors often need to work through tight spaces. Therefore, the Mentor Visual iQ VideoProbe enables easy access to narrow passages and complex internal geometries. For example, it captures clear images of turbine engines, aircraft structures, automotive engines, piping systems, pressure vessels, wind turbine gearboxes, and underwater structures.

Capture High-Resolution Images for Critical Decisions

Moreover, the system provides crystal-clear live video and still images. Inspectors can detect surface wear, corrosion, and defects more accurately, which increases confidence and reduces the risk of missing critical indications.

Flexible Platform Configurations

Inspect Platform

The Inspect platform offers essential visual inspection features. As a result, inspectors can handle routine inspections and standard maintenance tasks efficiently.

Touch Platform

In addition, the Touch model improves the workflow with a responsive touchscreen interface and expanded internal memory. Consequently, inspectors navigate menus faster, annotate images efficiently, and complete inspections with less effort.

Analyze Platform

The Analyze model offers the highest inspection capability. It combines all Touch features with advanced measurement tools, intelligent image enhancements, and defect analysis features. Therefore, inspectors can evaluate complex components with maximum accuracy.

Mentor Visual iQ Analyze: Advanced Inspection Intelligence

Advanced Measurement Capabilities

The Analyze model includes stereo, 3D phase, and 3D stereo measurement tools. Consequently, inspectors can size and characterize defects directly within the system, reducing the need for follow-up inspections.

Probability of Detection Enhancements

Furthermore, the Analyze platform applies intelligent image-processing technologies to improve defect detection. Features include:

High-Dynamic Range (HDR) imaging

Adaptive Noise Reduction

Distortion Correction

Preset Image Transformations

As a result, these features improve contrast, minimize visual noise, and correct optical distortions. Thus, previously difficult-to-see defects become visible, improving inspection reliability.

Probe Design and Optical Tip Protection

Durable Probes with Thread Guards

Mentor Visual iQ probes feature titanium housings for strength and long-term durability. In addition, each probe includes a tip head guard to protect the threads during inspections without an optical tip.

Proper Use Ensures Long-Term Reliability

However, using a probe without a head guard or optical tip damages the threads and leads to costly repairs. Therefore, inspectors should always install the protective head guard. Meanwhile, optional optical tips provide different viewing angles and magnifications for enhanced inspection flexibility.

User Experience and Interface Design

Large Daylight-Readable Display

The 6.5-inch active matrix XGA color LCD ensures clear visibility even in bright conditions. Moreover, the Touch and Analyze models support pinch-to-zoom and other multi-touch gestures, allowing inspectors to review images faster.

Intuitive Controls for Faster Inspections

The system combines joystick-based 360° probe articulation with physical buttons and touchscreen interaction. Consequently, inspectors operate the system efficiently, even while wearing gloves or working in challenging industrial environments.

Connectivity, Storage, and Data Handling

Wireless and Peripheral Connectivity

Dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support seamless wireless data transfer. In addition, inspectors can connect USB keyboards, storage devices, and Bluetooth headsets without difficulty.

Flexible Data Storage

The Inspect model provides 16 GB internal memory, while the Touch and Analyze models offer 32 GB. Furthermore, USB ports allow rapid data export, backup, and accessory integration.

Built for Harsh Industrial Environments

Rugged Construction

The Mentor Visual iQ features magnesium and polycarbonate housing with integrated bumpers. As a result, it achieves an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance, protecting the system in harsh industrial conditions.

Reliable Operation Under Extreme Conditions

The probe tip operates up to 100°C, and the system withstands vibration, moisture, and electromagnetic interference. Therefore, inspectors can rely on consistent performance in demanding environments.

Technical Specifications Overview

Environmental Performance

Tip operating temperature: -25°C to 100°C

System operating temperature: -20°C to 46°C

Waterproof insertion tube rated to 1 bar

Camera and Imaging

Probe diameters: 4.0 mm, 6.1 mm, 6.2 mm, 8.4 mm

SD and HD camera options

High-quality CCD image sensors

System and Power

6.5-inch XGA LCD display

Lithium-ion battery (10.8 V, 73 Wh)

USB 3.0 ports and DisplayPort video output

Carrying Case Options

Portable or Workstation Configurations

The Visual iQ comes with either a rolling carry-on case or a larger workstation case with a pole-mounted handset holder and accessory storage. Consequently, inspectors can select the most convenient setup for their workflow.

Specifications:

Operating temperature
Tip : -25ºC to 100ºC (-13ºF to 212ºF). Reduced articulation below 0ºC (32ºF)
System : -20º to 46ºC (-4ºF to 115ºF). LCD may require warm-up period below 0ºC (32ºF)
Storage temperature : -25º to 60ºC (-13ºF to 140ºF)
Relative humidity : 95% max, non-condensing
Waterproof : Insertion tube and tip to 14.7 psi (1 bar, 10.2 m of H2O, 33.5 ft of H2O)

Camera
Diameter probe : 4.0 mm (0.16”), 6.1 mm (0.24”), 6.2mm (0.24”), 8.4 mm (0.33”)
Image sensor : 1/6” Color Super HAD™ CCD camera (6.1, 8.4mm), 1/10” Color Super HAD™ CCD camera (3.9mm, 4.0mm, 6.2mm)
Pixel count : SD 3.9, 4.0, 6.1, 6.2, 8.4 mm – 440k pixels
HD 6.1mm – 1200k pixels
Housing : Titanium

System
System dimensions : 17.1 x 19.7 x 38.1 cm (6.75 x 7.75 x 15”)
Case dimensions (standard) : Small standard case 35.0 x 54.5 x 23.0 cm (13.78 x 21.46 x 9.05”)
Large case 57.2 x 56.3 x 41.2 cm (22.52 x 22.16 x 16.22”)
System weight : In small case with contents: 10.2 kg (22.4 lbs). In large case with contents: 19.6 kg (43.2 lbs)
Out of Case: 6120 system – 3.0 kg (6.7 lbs). 61100 system – 4.0 kg (8.7 lbs)

Package Includes:

– Waygate Technologies Mentor Visual iQ Analyze MVIQASYS3-CO
– MVIQABSA Borescope adapter
– MVIQHP6130 : HD 6,1mm X  3,0 m probe
– MVIQ-ST Software
– XLG3T61120FG Black 120 5-120 (.20-4.72)
– XLG3T6180FN Orange 80 3-20 (.12-.79)
– XLG3T6190FF Yellow 90 20-inf (.79-inf)
– T61120FF Gray 120 20-inf .79″-inf
– XLG3T61120SG Blue 120 4-100 (.16-3.94)
– XL4TM61105FG (forward version) Black 105 8-250 (.31-9.84)
– XLG3TM616060FGTT Black 60/60-FWD 4-80 (.16-3.15)
– Lithium Ion Battery 10.8 V (nominal), 73 Wh, 6.8 Ah, two-hour typical run time
– Visual iQ Storage Case
– AC Adapter/Battery
– Optical Tip Storage Case
– USB Thumbdrive Containing Documentation, including User’s Manual
– Charger Safety and Essential Use Hard Copy
– Quickstart Card
– Warranty Card
– Calibration Certificate

Warranty and Long-Term Support

One-Year Manufacturer Warranty

Waygate Technologies backs the Mentor Visual iQ VideoProbe with a one-year warranty. Thus, inspectors can rely on consistent support and system performance.