PIPA Commissioncam™

The Commissioncam™ system is the latest product in long distance pipe inspection technology. The system offers HD CCTV inspection of pipelines or ducts up to a distance of 2000 metres, along with acoustic leak detection in pressurised mains. Unlike conventional ROV crawler systems, the Commissioncam™ can navigate around numerous bends and over obstacles due to the unique flexible design and in pipe cabling technique for pipe inspection.

Used in conjunction with the Pipeline™ in pipe cabling system, the PA can be used to survey pipelines distances up to 2000 metres, and is retracted through the pipeline during a recorded survey using a motorised cable drum.

The new approach to pipe inspection will revolutionise the industry, reduce the risk factor during inspections, and offer reliable and stable HD CCTV data.

Unlike other floating CCTV systems that disturb pipe sediment during a survey. The system surveys against the water flow direction and in turn offers a true condition assessment, with a clear and stable image as it remains tethered throughout the inspection.  Alternatively the survey can be completed in an empty pipeline including new pipe installations. The product is also ideal for ducting surveys prior to pulling fragile data cables, as it can identify joint and weld condition, along with debris ingress. The delivery cable is made from PU coated galvanised steel for all harsh environments, and safe to use in potable water mains or lining projects.

The unique product incorporates the latest in diving technology to offer the user pressurised or depressurised pipe inspections through a range of pipe diameters. The unit is self-powered and can record for up to 12 hours on a full charge.

The sensor can enter via a DN100 strategic riser on a pipeline, removed air release valve or open duct section.

Additional Features

The  Commissioncam™ also records amplified sound within a pipe for leak detection that can also be undertaken during a survey and offer a full leakage sweep during an inspection. The video and acoustic data can be analysed post survey to determine any interesting pipe features and leaks.

Technical Specification Camera

• Full HD Video Resolution 1080p (1920×1080, 30 fps)
• 170° optical fisheye lens
• Pressure rated 20 Bar
• Digital Video Stabilization
• up to 720 minutes battery power
• 32 GB Micro-SD Card

System Technical features

Light modules pressure rated 20 Bar
Memory Slot for Micro-SD Card up to 32 GB (Class 6)
Data format video:  MOVFILE
System requirements PC: MS Windows XP / Vista / Windows 7 | Mac 10.6.6
Connectors USB 2.0
Battery Life Video up to 720 minutes with Micro-SD card 32 GB/Class 6
Power rechargeable Lithium-ion battery
Dimensions 95x800mm

The Pipepod™

Included in the Commissioncam™ package is the Pipepod, a unique pressurised sound recording capsule designed for accurate leak detection solutions in high pressure water pipelines.

The system incorporates the latest in hydrophone technology to accurately identify and record leakage points in pressurised pipe networks.

The capsule is simply attached to the delivery cable, and records all pressurised sound generated within a live pipeline. The data can be downloaded after a survey to enable the operator to accurately detect leaks within a pressurised pipeline of all material types when CCTV is not required.

The Pipepod™ is the latest innovation product in leak detection insertion technology, and due to the advanced hydrophone module it can detect leaks that are not evident to the human ear.

The unique microphone magnifies all acoustic patterns to detect leaks that other current market products cannot identify.

The capsule is self-powered and can be charged off a standard PC for a recording time of up to 10 hours.

System Features

• Compact capsule size of 65x35x45mm
• Pressure rated to 20 Bar pressure
• Ultra-responsive for detailed acoustic data capture
• 1 touch record and save function
• Battery life/recording time of up to 12 hours
• Fast charge rate of 30 minutes
• PC-USB connection for data download and charge function

System Benefits

The capsule can detect leaks in any type of pressurised pipe.

Leaks detected in water pipes in pressures as low as 0.5 Bar.

System enters pipe entry points of 2 inch diameter and above.

The capsule identifies leaks that cannot be seen by a standard camera i.e. a leaking ferrule or misaligned joint.

PIPA Acoustic Software for analysing and recording Pipepod Technology

PIPA has developed a user friendly software, to enable the operater to record pipe inspection acoustic data, and also to analise the information on or off site in the fraction of the time of listening to the data. The software also identifies leak patterns and displays these on spectographs for client reporting. Pipe inspection and leak detection is a specialist service, and all data should be studied as part of the survey procedure by a dedicated team member or report analysist.

System comprises:

• 2 Motorised delivery cable drums with encoder with spare motor pack
• 2000 metre umbilical cable with spare 2000 metre cable
• Flexible camera housing with COB light and camera/acoustic sensors
• 2 Tripods and cable guides
• VDU Control box
• 2 launch tubes
• Battery pack
• Pipepod pack including 3 sensors
• Hydrochute set and accessories
• Seal set, crimps and accessories
• Licence free PIPA acoustic software

The  Commissioncam™ system is a high quality PIPA product designed, developed and manufactured in the UK. For more information please contact sales@pipa-uk.com