CCTV
Austeck introduces revolutionary inspection system Austeck has introduced a new CCTV solution which promises to revolutionise pipeline inspection and condition assessment. The Troglotech T815 crawler system is battery-powered, making it safer, lighter, more robust and suited to the most extreme applications, from toxic environments to conditions 100 m below sea level.
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ince its inception in 1992, Austeck has been a leader in confined space robotics. Today, the company is one of the largest and most experienced supply and support companies for pipeline inspection and rehabilitation in Australasia. The company has recently introduced another revolutionary CCTV product to the Australian and New Zealand market. The Troglotech T815 features the latest in battery tech, with all components running off removeable lithium-ion power cells, meaning it’s capable of extended operation times without the restriction of cables and external power generation. The power source also means it’s lightweight, highly portable and economical to run. The coiler with fully integrated control centre running 300m of cable weighs around 17 kg, less than half the industry norm. The tiny crawler only weighs about 5.5 kg but effortlessly pulls the full 300 m of cable which weighs only 4.5 kgs. More impressive however is that it can achieve four or five runs of 300 m from a single charge of the battery. No equipment or generators are required for operation and the absence of any power cables makes for an inherently safer, simpler and more robust system. On most crawler systems, up to 90 per cent of power can be lost in the main cable. One way to mitigate power loss is to increase the size and copper in the cables, but the system then requires a larger and
The Troglotech T815 has a built-in reverse camera and lights to enable a survey to be performed from either direction.
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The T815’s coiler.
With a customer network of over 1000 contractors in councils, water authorities and major plumbing and energy companies, it is not surprising the company has developed a far-reaching reputation in CCTV inspection.
The machine is battery operated meaning it’s capable of long operation times.
