The STORMER S3000 Pipe Crawler is an all-in-one device used to inspect pipelines in diameters from 150 to 1000 mm (6" - 40"). It is manufactured in England and features a dependable, sturdy design offering users the ultimate inspection experience and true portability. As of today, this unit is one of the most efficient, easy-to-use and affordable pipe crawlers on the market.

PIPE CRAWLER STORMER S3000

Good for

6"- 40" pipes
Up to 820 ft. lengths
Frontal and sideways inspections

Control Unit

  • 10.4" TFT Monitor with 800x600 Pixel Resolution
  • Integrated DVR (MPEG2 format), WinCan Compatible
  • Built-in Hard Drive and USB Interface
  • A Six Page Text On Screen Display
  • Convenient Silicon Rubber Controls for Camera, Crawler and CCU Operation
+ Full Specifications
— Construction: All electronics and control systems are housed inside a durable and portable PELI-type case.
— Weight: 13kg.
— Monitor: 10.4" TFT monitor at 800x600 resolution. Set in a flip-up housing and an optically clear acrylic perspex window.
— Text generator: A 6-page text OSD, to display general info, footage counter info and inclinometer info. Also provides data to a PC running WinCan software.
— DVR: The integral Digital Video Recorder captures and encodes the incoming video to mpeg2 and can save files to a USB memory stick, which can be easily connected to the unit on the main control panel.
— Electrical: Auto-sensing 110v or 240v mains or 1KVA generator power inlet.
— Functions: Crawler direction, Pan Rotate & Focus, LED Dimming, DVR menu navigation & control, Emergency stop & crawler reset.

Tractor with Camera Head

  • 5.5 Bar Waterproof Pan-and-Tilt Camera
  • High-quality, Super Sensitive CMOS Image Sensor
  • Front and Top camera Connectors for Different Pipe Diameters
  • Wheel Sets with Different Diameter Wheels Included
  • Brass CZ121 Grade Tractor Body, with Stainless Steel Fittings and Housings
+ Full Specifications
Camera Head
— Construction: Stainless Steel 303 grade and Aluminium HE30 anodized with waterproof rear connector.
— Image Sensor: High quality, CMOS, system on chip (SOC)
— Resolution: 720 x 576 active pixels, > 420 TV lines PAL TV system.
— Sensitivity: 0.5 lux.
— Illumination: 5 brightness steps, short circuit protected 5th Gen LED lighting.
— Bulbs' Protection: domed lenses for even light distribution.
— Light Intensity: 1100 lumens @600mA.
— Focal Distance: 5mm - ∞
— Rotation: Continuous
— Image Sensor Protection: Scratch Proof Sapphire front window
— Waterproof: IP68, 5bar in freshwater
— Dimensions: Diameter 75mm (2.95"), Length 180mm (7.09")
— Weight: 1.2Kg (2.5lb)


Crawler

— Body Construction: Brass CZ121 grade body, with Stainless Steel 303-grade fittings
— Motor: 150 Watt, 48 Volt DC Motor with planetary gearbox, providing 15Nm output torque
— Drive: 5-speed steps, 4 wheel drive, with chain transmission to the rear axle
— Dimensions: Length 445mm (17.51"), Width (6"Config) 108mm (4.25")
— Wheels: 137mm diameter wheelset for 225mm diameter and above. 206mm diameter wheelset for 300mm diameter and above. Pneumatic wheelset for 800mm and 1m diameter.
— Wheel Spacer Set 60mm long to enable various configurations.
— Inclinometer: Available (Optional). The module sends data to OSD to display the pipe gradient. Data rate: 9600 bps. Data format 8 bit ASCII. Range +/- 10 degrees. Accuracy +/- 0.2 degrees.
— Weight: 16.7kg minimal crawler + 150mm wheels only. 35kg maximum full 36" configuration with the camera

Cable and Drum

  • 200m (656'), or 250m (820') Kevlar Braided Cable
  • Stainless Steel Wet Cable End with Internal Strain Relief
  • Mild Steel Powder Coated Reel Tubular Construction
  • A Cast-iron Winding Handle and Stainless Steel Adjustable Transport Handle
  • Footage Counter
+ Full Specifications
— Cable: Multicore, Kevlar reinforced cable with 75ohm coax. A polyurethane 4350 flame retardant, halogen-free jacket and kevlar braid for strain relief.
— Wet Cable End: Stainless Steel with internal strain relief
— Cable Diameter: 9.6mm (0.37")
— Cable Minimum Bend Radius: 150mm (5.9")
— Working Length: 200m (656') - Standard, 250m (820') - Optional
— Reel Construction: Mild Steel powder coated tubular construction, with the aluminum bobbin and counter mechanics. A cast-iron winding handle and stainless steel adjustable transport handle.
— Encoder: For distance measurement display.

In the Box

Camera Head
Drum with Cable
Patch cable
Mild steel powder coated reel with aluminum bobbin
Counter mechanics
Cast-iron winding handle
Tractor
Wheel sets
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The System Full Description

The STORMER S3000 Pipe Crawler is a portable all-in-one device for inspecting pipelines with diameters from 150 to 1000 mm (6"- 40"). It is manufactured in England and features dependable, sturdy, highly adjustable design offering users the ultimate inspection experience and true portability. As of today, it is one of the most sophisticated, efficient, easy-to-use, and affordable devices on the market.

The pipe inspection robot includes several modules that are easy to transport and assemble; the pan-and-tilt camera, insertion cable, CCU, cable reel and crawler. Optional accessories are available upon request.

The pan-and-tilt camera features continuous rotation and is equipped with a 0.5 lux sensitive, high-definition CMOS camera chip (720x 576 pixels) and provides a high-quality well-rounded image of the pipeline. It is protected by a scratch proof front window to prevent image impairment during inspections in abrasive settings. The camera is completely waterproof and comes in a Stainless steel housing with an Aluminum anodized finish, it can withstand up to 5.5 bars of pressure (180 feet freshwater). Illumination is provided by 5th generation high-output LED lights with 5 levels of intensity and a domed lens, allowing for even distribution of the light.

The tear and wear-resistant, multi-core, Kevlar braided insertion probe is designed to undergo multiple inspections in abrasive environments. It is coiled on a sturdy Stainless steel reel with an on-screen depth counter. The STORMER S3000 pipe inspection robot comes with a standard 200m (656') probe but is available in a 250m (820') length, as well.

The crawler features an extremely adjustable design that can be modified within seconds depending on the diameter of your pipes or other inspection requirements. It has a front camera mount for inspecting narrow diameter pipes, and a top camera mount for larger diameter lines. Its powerful 5 speed 15 Nm 4 wheel drive with chain transmission runs on a 48V DC motor. Different diameter wheel sets are included and can easily be adjusted based on your inspection settings. Optional accessories include an inclinometer that sends data on pipe gradients to the OSD display.

The inspection process is displayed on an LED-backlit 10.4" TFT flat panel monitor with 800x 600 resolution housed in a portable, heavy-duty Pelican case (13.5 kg). The system records files in MPEG2 format and utilizes WinCan compatible software. The information can be saved to the hard drive or a USB memory stick that is easily connected to the unit via the main control panel. The system also allows for up to 6 pages of inputted text.

The STORMER S3000 pipe crawler uses 110v or 240v mains or a 1KVA generator power inlet to power the unit. .
Note: STORMER S3000 is a specially ordered product. Conditions apply. Call for details.

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