International Industries, Inc.

VERSATRAX is a unique and versatile remotely operated pipe inspection system. While it has a variety of applications, the system has been designed primarily for operation inside municipal sewer line and storm drain networks. With it's powerful, remotely operated transporter and quality color video system, VersaTrax delivers impressive results.

The system transporter is based on the Inuktun MiniTrac units. These tracked units are precision machined from solid brass stock and are fitted with high quality, powerful gear-motors and vulcanized deep lug tack belts. Each unit is completely independent of the other, providing the system with excellent steering and manoeuvering capabilities.

The camera housing and mounting hardware components are fabricated from marine grade aluminum with stainless steel fasteners used throughout the assembly. Each track unit and the camera housing are sealed and rated for submerged operation to a depth of 100 ft / 30m.

A unique feature of the Versatrax system is that it can be reconfigured for operation in a variety of pipe sizes. This feature allows the operator to use the same equipment for a wide range of inspection tasks resulting in a substantial savings in both time and equipment inventory.

*Inline configuration for pipe sizes from 6" to 12"

Operation in smaller diameter pipes, 6 to 8 in (15 to 21 cm), is accomplished using flexible connecting hardware that allows the tracks and camera to be mounted in-line. In this configuration the tracks are configured with side bumpers that act as abrasion guards for the cable harness as well as stabilizers to assist in preventing the tracks from tipping over inside the pipe. The flexible joints allow the unit to negotiate bends and obstacles as it travels through the pipe. UHMW skids are also provided for the front mounted camera housing to assist in keeping it centered in the pipe. The MiniTracs system transporter is not steerable in this configuration. Versatrax

*Parallel Configuration for 36" pipe

Operation in larger diameter pipes, from 10 to 36 in (25 to 91cm), the system is assembled in the more conventional, side by side, configuration and is steerable. Mounting brackets have been designed for use in pipes having normal inside diameters of: 10 in (25 cm), 12 in (30 cm), 15 in (38 cm), 18 in (46 cm), 20 in (51 cm), 24 in (61 cm), and 36 in (91 cm). In these configurations, the tracked units are mounted at an angle, allowing them to travel along the sides of the pipe. In addition to providing optimum traction, this feature also serves to keep the tracks clear of obstacles and material lying in the bottom of the pipe.

Operating over a durable 1000 ft / 300 m multi-conductor umbilical, or tether cable, the Versatrax system provides quality video images and is supplied with a power supply and integrated computer video monitoring and control system providing fully proportional speed and directional, computer keyboard control for the MiniTracs transporter, variable intensity lights, and remote focus function. Additionally, this system provides the capability for video monitoring and on-screen text generation via the computer monitor as opposed to video monitoring using a separate video monitor and external text generator.

Tether management and storage is accomplished using an electrically driven, variable speed cable reel.

The colour video camera provides a composite video signal in the NTSC video format that can be connected to commercially available video recording equipment. In addition, the system incorporates the Versatrax Video Data System; a computer based system providing the operator with the capability to provide on-screen text data, superimposed over real-time video images obtained during pipeline inspections.

Options:

500 ft / 150 m tether
Pan, tilt and / or zoom camera
100 W lighting
Stainless steel construction


Depth Rating: Speed: Tether: Lighting: Operating Temp:		100 ft / 30 m 0 -32+ ft / 10+ m per minute 1000 ft / 300 m, polyurethane, multiconductor 50W variable intensity 0 - 122° F/ 0 - 50°C

Versatrax Video Data System

Program One:

Real-time video image display on the computer monitor
Fully proportional speed and directional control of the MiniTracs transporter via the computer keyboard.
On-screen graphics, superimposed over the video image, illustrating relative power and directional control applied to the MiniTrac units.
Computer control of light intensity and remote focus function.
On screen display, superimposed over the video image of video inspection report text and data.
Verstrax Video Data Inspection Reporting Program. Features include
- 8 Title Screens - Title screens can be made up and edited by the user and stored to disc. Individual title screens can be called up and displayed at any time during the inspection.
- Formatted Inspection Data Screen - A pre-formatted data screen that allows the operator to fill in the blanks with respect to information such as client name, pipe use, size, diameter, loaction, etc. Inspection report and video tape file number, date and time are automatically inserted during this process.
- On-Screen Distance Counter Display - Displays a continuous, running total of distance travelled, based on the amount of cable payed out or taken in on the cable drum.
- On-Screen Time/Date Display - Provides continuous display of time and date.
- 10 Predefined Messages - Predefined messages generally based on frequently used remarks related to pipe condition, can be established and edited by the user and stored to disc. Messages can be called up with one keystroke and displayed at any time during the inspection.
- On-Screen Text Editor - Allows the user to type on-screen messages or descriptions, overlaid on the video image.
- Help Screen - The user can access the help screen at any time during operation.

Program Two:

Includes all Program One Features (described above) plus:
Printed Inspection Report - During the inspection process, the computer retains all the on-screen information generated. Upon completion of the inspection the operator may, through simple keyboard commands, cause a formatted inpsection report to be printed. (If the video images are being video taped, all of the on-screen text information will be recorded as well.)

Versatrax Video Camera Package

General Description

Designed for internal pipe inspection service, the Inuktun Versatrax Video Camera is housed in an O-ring sealed, machined aluminum housing. It is available with a 420 line resolution, colour CCD camera with remote focus. In addition to the camera and lens, the housing contains a video amplifier circuit to provide video signal conditioning.

The housing is equipped with a 5 pin connector to provide an interface for camera power, camera ground, video signal, light power and light ground. The unit is designed for operation with externally mounted, 24 VDC, 50 W, quartz/halogen, Inuktun Versatrax Minilights and is fitted with 2 strain-relief connectors to accommodate cabling to the lights.

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