A video endoscope is used to inspect places where you can’t see with the human eye. Video technology makes it possible to look through a flexible tube. A video chip allows that the image at the end of the video endoscope, the tip, is sharply transferred to the monitor.
Quality and functionality
The range of video endoscopes is high with big differences in quality and functionality. Below key elements are highlighted.The probe: There are different types of materials that are used for the probe (flexible tube). The base layer is layered with for example plastic, steel, tungsten etc. There are probes which can be “pre”formed in order to inspect desirable places. These are more like rigid endoscopes with angles in it, which during the inspection cannot be adjusted. Endoscopes with such probes miss their target. Ideal for research with a video endoscope is fully flexible probes with an articulating tip (movable end).
Casing: The casing of the monitor and the handle varie from hard plastic to aluminum.
Video Chip: The quality of the video chip is very important. A high quality chip provides a good picture with little or no noise. The light output here is also very important.
Light source: There are video scopes with light bulbs which produce dim light. The contrast with video endoscopes with a strong LED light is enormous. These are highly recommended. The better video endoscopes also have the possibility to adapt the light intensity in steps.
LCD monitors: The types of LCD displays in a video endoscopes are legion. From small "low quality" black / white to very bright color displays.
Photos and Videos: A video endoscope is used for inspections and examinations. Taking photographs and videos of relevant inspections can save costs. It improves and accelerates communication and planning of repair. Video endoscopes with the ability to create digital images and videos are a must.
Focusable system: The inspection of for example large ship's engine requires a different focus setting than finding corrosion in a small pipe. This is not possible with cheap fix focus systems.The above features and functionalities are essential for the final quality and usability of a video endoscope. The other components and how the endoscope is produced are as important.
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