PANORAMO® and PANORAMO® 150
3D Optical Pipeline Scanners

Perhaps the greatest innovation in pipeline and sewer inspection technology in decades, the PANORAMO® system is providing better data to engineers, reducing stress for operators, increasing productivity and changing the way we inspect our underground infrastructure.

The Digital Revolution

Performance is Key

PANORAMO® is fast. Users collect data at a rate of 69 ft. per minute without needing to stop. All this adds up to a technology that reduces your cost, increases your production and dramatically enhances your deliverables.

Quality Engineering

At the core of the PANORAMO® system are the wide angle (185°) twin digital cameras. These cameras are installed on the front and rear of the system and capture still images as they move through the pipeline. Extremely powerful Xenon strobes illuminate up to 48" pipelines, and the still pictures captured by the cameras produce high-resolution digital images that donot suffer from motion blur even at the highest inspection speeds. The PANORAMO® system has very few moving parts, allowing for easier maintenance than that of traditional pan & tilt cameras.

• Double per-day inspection rate
• Inspect pipe for 30% less than conventional CCTV
• 5x greater image quality
• Two digital photo cameras with 186° wide lenses
• Images are put together to form 360° images
• Operated with KW505 cable winch and BS5 controller

PANORAMO® 150

The success of PANORAMO® technology has been tremendous. As cities and municipalities clamored forPANORAMO® data, IBAK recognized they could design a system that was smaller, more economical and easier to operate. The PANORAMO® 150 is that system!

Capable of inspecting over 90% of the pipelines found in sanitary sewer systems (6" – 12" diameters), the PANORAMO® 150 is perfect for contractors and cities who want increased productivity and speed. The 150 is smaller and more agile than its larger brother and includes zero-radius steering and Automatic Tilt Compensation (ATC) standard.

Download PANORAMO® Brochure as a PDF file.

PANORAMO® SI Stand-Alone Package Now Available!

The PANORAMO® SI can be used as an add-on to your existing PANORAMO® system or can be used as a portable stand-alone unit.

Completely self-contained system mounted on a 4' x 4' skid that can be easily mounted in a cargo van, pick-up bed, or an off road ATV. The electronics are mounted in a shock-resistant military style case with a flip-up monitor and keyboard. The cable reel is a fiber-optic KW180 with 300' of high strength cable.

RapidView offers a variety of recommended packages that include all you need to 'hit the pipe running.' Click here for our page dedicated to these (opens in a new window), or use the link shown to the right to download RapidView's suggested equipment packages brochure as a PDF file.

RapidView can custom design a wide variety of inspection vehicles to meet your needs.

RapidView has an abundance of resources to tackle even the most challenging conversions. RapidView is located within one hour's drive from the RV capital of the world, as was as from the largest body builders in North America, including Rockport, Supreme and Utilimaster.

Whether you are looking for a decked-out TV truck or a simple ATV portable unit, the MES and RapidView teams have the experience and resources to ensure you get a vehicle built or modified to your exact specifications.

RapidView also offers conversion of your current vehicles and trailers to meet your specifications. These offer a superior level of craftsmanship and durability. Let us know any questions you have about RapidView's vehicle conversion program.

PANORAMO® SI
3D Optical Manhole Scanner

NASTT's 2010 Innovative Product of the Year!

Now the revolutionary PANORAMO® technology is available for manhole inspections! PANORAMO® SI provides a complete 360° view of the manhole after the inspection, similar to normal PANORAMO® pipe segment files. Conduct inspections in a fraction of the time it would take you with traditional methods! Available as an add-on to your PANORAMO® system or in a stand-alone version.

The 3D Optoscanner uses two high resolution digital cameras with specially designed, distortion-free, wide-angle lenses. These optically scan the entire interior of the manhole in a few seconds in one single vertical run. The digitally transmitted image data can be viewed by the operator as if it were a live picture. The condition of the manhole is then assessed back in the office or directly on site.

Unlike a video film from a conventional pan and rotate camera which only shows the section of view saved at the time of filming, the RapidView IBAK PANORAMO® SI viewer software provides an all-round inspection of the manhole. The inspector can stop at any position in the manhole, do a 360° pan, zoom and take snapshots. Simultaneously, an unfolded view of the manhole can be generated. This gives a rapid overview of the condition of the structure and enables the user to measure objects on the manhole walls.

Complete MACP inspection can be completed using compatible software such as PipeLogix's Flex-Data.

The 3D point cloud allows users to measure nearly any feature in a pipeline or shaft. The point cloud can be exported in DXF format for processing further in your favorite CAD program. Below you can see the virtual pan and tilt view, the unfolded view, and the 3D point-cloud view.

Download Manhole Inspection Brochure as a PDF file.

Hydrus – Straight View Camera

• For 2" diameter pipes and up
• Pluggable pushrod camera

Cerberus – Axial Hand Camera

• For operation in man-sized pipes
• Laser diode sighting device with high-power LED lighting
• Includes full duplex two-way communication and safety harness

Orion and Orion-L – Pan and Rotate Camera

• For 4" diameter pipes and up
• Pushrod or tractor operation
• Right side up picture
• Integrated detector transmitter with remote switch-off
• Pressure-monitored
• Orion-L comes with navigating stick

Orpheus – Pan and Rotate Camera

• For 6" diameter pipes and up
• Tractor operation
• Right side up picture
• Auto focus, auto iris, 40x zoom
• Integrated detector transmitter with remote switch-off
• Integrated defects measurement with laser

Juno – Straight View Camera for 4" Diameter Pipes and Larger

• Pushrod or tractor operation
• Right side up picture
• Integrated detector transmitter with remote switch-off
• Pressure-monitored

Argus – Advanced Pan and Rotate Camera

• For 6" diameter pipes and up
• Tractor operation
• Right side up picture
• Switchable between pan-first and tilt-first operation
• Integrated diameter measurement with laser
• Integrated lighting for up to 120" pipe
• Joint and defect illumination lighting
• Auto focus, auto iris, 40x zoom

T66 Camera Tractor

The new T66 Steerable Camera Tractor is the latest in the long line of innovative sewer camera transporters from IBAK. The T66 is the natural evolution of the incredibly popular KRA65 model that has been sold throughout the world.

The T66 boasts a heavier chassis for added traction, smaller external dimensions for ease of use and greater pulling strength than its predecessor. Small and agile, yet more powerful than some tractors twice its size - the T66 is the core of an effective inspection system for sewers and pipelines ranging from 4" to 24" in diameter. Replaced the KRA65.

• Will inspect relined 6" pipe
• Capable of accepting LISY Lateral Launch system attachment
• Zero-radius steering
• Auto-tilt Compensation

Download T66 Tractor Brochure as a PDF file.

T76 Camera Tractor

The new T76 has the broadest range of any tractor system. This system which will inspect relined 6” sewer pipe, easily transforms into a tractor capable of inspecting large diameter pipelines. The new T76 is the first tractor capable of accepting a LISY Lateral Launch system attachment (available Fall 2010) turning it into a complete mainline and lateral launch solution!

Features include zero radius steering, automatic tilt compensation, and a folding 2-axis rear connector. Accessories include remote elevators for lifting the camera above the water line and inclinometers for testing the slope of the pipeline. Replaced the KRA75.

• Single, more powerful motor
• Heavier with greater traction
• Capable of traversing larger amounts of debris
• Perfect for storm lines or large diameter pipeline
• Includes integrated transmitter for location above ground

T86 Camera Tractor

The T86 is the high power cousin to the T76. By trading steerability for a single, more powerful motor you are able to operate this tractor in the most demanding environments. Heavier, providing greater traction, the T86 is capable of pulling out more cable and traversing larger amounts of debris in the sewer.

Perfect for storm lines or any large diameter pipeline! Includes an integrated transmitter for location above ground. If used with the ARGUS the T86 can easily inspect pipes up to and over 120" in diameter. Replaced the KRA85 in 2010.

• Single, more powerful motor
• Heavier with greater traction
• Capable of traversing larger amounts of debris
• Perfect for storm lines or large diameter pipeline
• Includes integrated transmitter for location above ground

BOP – Control Panel for Push Systems

The BOP attaches to the HSP reels and handles the operation of the HYDRUS, JUNO, ORION and ORION-L cameras. The new version of the BOP includes on-board digital video recording to a variety of media. Add an external keyboard to enter text over the video recording.

• TFT LCD bright monitor
• Wireless remote control
• Text display generator

BK3.5 Portable Control

The new BK 3.5 portable controller is the perfect solution for taking inspections off-road. The BK offers all of the same features as the truck-mounted BE controller but is self-contained in a rugged case with a built-in LCD monitor.

The BK can also be mounted in a truck and removed when portability is needed. The new design reduces the overall size of the controller and ads the option of a built-in computer system that can run pipeline inspection software. The new full-color LCD control and diagnostics panel makes selection of functions and control even easier!

• Video color monitor
  
• Integrated keyboard
• 2 multifunctional joysticks
• Robust text display generator

BE3.5 / BS7.0 Mainline Control

The new BE3.5 is the ultimate in ergonomic controller design. The evolution of the popular BE3.0, BE3.5 this controller adds functionality and ensures added flexibility in the future. The controller features a small main unit which is easily mountable under the desk or in any electronic control rack.

The remote control board acts as your diagnostic and control interface. All system functions are easily accessed by this small desktop unit. System information is now displayed on the color LCD touch-screen in the center. Camera and tractor movement, focus, iris, cruise and lateral launch commands are controlled from the dual multi-axis joysticks.

The BS7.0 is the new fiber optic controller. This controller functions exactly like the 3.5, but includes larger power supplies and supports fiber optic camera systems like PANORAMO® and PANORAMO® SI.

HSP 40/60 – Coiler frame with wheels and transport handle

• "Magic Push Rod" and max. cable length of 200 feet
• Available in 140 and 200 ft.
• Small frame to fit through manhole

KT 180 – Cable Winch

• Electrically supported winding device
• Camera cable max 660 ft.
• With wheels and transport handle
• Cable guide device

KW 180 – Cable Winch

• Motor-driven camera cable winch
• Camera cable max 660 feet
• Separate folding boom
• Automatic level wind

KW 305 – Cable Winch

• Cable winch
• Motor-driven camera cable winch
• Camera cable max 1000 ft.
• Integrated boom with winding device
• Automatic level wind
• Traction regulating device

KW 505 – Cable Winch

• Cable winch
• Motor-driven camera cable winch
• Fiber optic and twisted pair
• Camera cable max 1640 feet
• Integrated boom with winding device
• Automatic level wind
• Traction regulating device

KT 220 – Manual LISY

• Perfect for taking to an off-road mainline inspection point

KW LISY SYNC.

• Automatically manages pushrod cable in conjunction with the mainline cable reel