4.0mm 1.0MP HD 4-Way Articulating Videoscope with Interchangeable Light Sources

Product Overview

The Sugia OmniScope A1 represents the entry into the Advanced professional tier, distinguished from the M-Series by three architectural upgrades: a 1.0-megapixel HD image sensor, a field-interchangeable light-source architecture supporting white LED, ultraviolet (365 nm), and infrared (850 nm) illumination modules, and an optional stereo-measurement software package providing quantitative defect sizing with traceable accuracy. Positioned as a cost-effective GE Mentor Flex alternative videoscope, the A1 matches the interchangeable light-source architecture and HD imaging required for Tier-1 aerospace NDT programs at a fraction of the incumbent platform’s lifecycle cost.

The interchangeable light-source architecture is the A1’s defining competitive feature. The operator can swap the illumination module in under 30 seconds without tools — from standard white LED for general visual inspection to 365 nm UV for fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI) verification on engine components treated with water-washable fluorescent dye, or to 850 nm IR for inspection in environments where visible light would disturb light-sensitive processes. The light-source module communicates its type and calibration data to the console via an embedded EEPROM, ensuring that image metadata correctly records illumination conditions for audit-trace compliance.

The optional stereo-measurement package uses a dedicated stereo optical tip adapter with two parallel lens paths and a known inter-pupillary baseline, enabling four measurement modes: point-to-point distance, point-to-line, depth from reference plane, and area/line-length multi-segment. Measurement accuracy is ±3% of the measured distance at a 15 mm working distance, validated per ASME B89.4.19 calibration standards.

Key Engineering Features

• Field-Interchangeable Light Sources: Three illumination modules — white LED (5500 K color temperature, 4-stage intensity), UV LED (365 nm peak, 320–400 nm bandpass, 2800 µW/cm² at 25 mm), IR LED (850 nm peak, 780–920 nm bandpass). Tool-free swap with spring-loaded bayonet mount and EEPROM-based automatic module identification.
• 1.0 Megapixel HD Sensor: As a true HD CMOS industrial borescope, the A1 uses a 1/6-inch back-illuminated CMOS with 1.4 µm pixel pitch; 1280 × 960 still images and 720p/30 fps MPEG-4 AVC video; 15% improvement in spatial resolution over the 0.78 MP M-Series sensor.
• Optional Stereo Measurement: Dedicated stereo optical tip adapter with 0.3 mm inter-pupillary baseline; four measurement modes with ±3% accuracy at 15 mm working distance; calibration verification target included with system for pre-inspection accuracy checks.
• 150° Quad-Axis Articulation: Extended articulation range over M-Series (150° vs. 130° for 4.0 mm probes); enhanced SMA actuator geometry with 28-mm eccentric pulleys for increased mechanical advantage.
• IP65-Rated Console: The A-Series desktop console achieves IP65 ingress protection (dust-tight, water-jet resistant) when the port covers are closed, enabling operation in rainy outdoor environments and washdown areas.

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Value
Probe Outer Diameter	4.0 mm
Insertion Tube Length	3.5 m
Articulation	4-way TrueGlide (Up/Down/Left/Right)
Max Deflection per Axis	150°
Image Sensor	1/6-inch Back-Illuminated CMOS
Effective Pixels	1280 × 960 (1.0 Megapixel)
Frame Rate	30 fps (still), 30 fps (720p video)
Field of View	85° diagonal (standard), 60° diagonal (stereo adapter)
Depth of Field	5 mm – 120 mm
Illumination	Interchangeable: White LED / UV 365 nm / IR 850 nm
UV Output	2800 µW/cm² at 25 mm working distance
Stereo Measurement (optional)	±3% accuracy at 15 mm, 4 modes
Console Display	10.1-inch IPS, 1920 × 1200, anti-glare, 500 cd/m²
Console Storage	256 GB internal SSD
Network	Gigabit Ethernet + Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Console Ingress Protection	IP65 (port covers closed), IP54 (ports in use)
Probe Ingress Protection	IP67
Battery	2× 7.4 V Li-ion, 48 Wh each, hot-swappable
Runtime	~3.5 h (single pack, all features active)
Operating Temperature	-20 °C to +55 °C
System Weight	5.2 kg (console + probe + dual batteries)

Target Applications

• Aerospace Primary Structure: Fuselage lap-joint internal corrosion surveys on aging aircraft programs (FAA Part 91.411 / EASA Part-M compliance), wing-spar internal anodize coating-condition documentation, center-wing-box internal structure inspection through limited access panels.
• Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI): Post-FPI verification of turbine-blade cooling-hole crack indications using the UV light source with standard water-washable Type I fluorescent dye, eliminating the need for a separate UV inspection lamp in confined engine-module cavities.
• Engine Overhaul: High-pressure compressor blade-tip clearance rub documentation, annular combustor liner thermal-fatigue crack mapping, turbine-blade platform interlaminar coating degradation surveys.
• Electronics Manufacturing: Conformal-coating coverage inspection (UV fluorescence mode) on assembled PCBs, BGA solder-joint co-planarity verification, internal connector-pin engagement inspection in backplane assemblies.