Creating a proactive asset management program requires extensive organization, forethought and a reliable suite of tools and software that enable efficiency and safety. RinnoVision’s latest manhole inspection camera – the RV-MAX 360 – was built for optimizers and streamliners, boasting remote coding options for condition assessment, supported by 4K video and 360-degree coverage.
New to the RV-MAX 360, RinnoVision’s coding services could be used for a smaller municipality or contractor without the in-house staff to enter in the data themselves, or for a larger organization looking to streamline operations, says General Manager Félix Ladouceur.
Once a camera operator records an inspection video, which can also be livestreamed, Ladouceur says it’s ready for coding. Simply take the files, preset to the high-compatibility MP4 video format and automatically geotagged to the manhole’s location, and upload the files to the website. RinnoVision’s team of analysts then complete a comprehensive condition assessment report according to NASSCO’s PACP or MACP standards at an affordable cost.
Third-party coding is just one way RinnoVision built efficiency into the RV-MAX 360’s design philosophy, according to Ladouceur. A 360-degree view saves time spent on recording, while the entire job can be done by one operator, no confined-space entry required.
“The easier we can make it on the operator’s workflow, the less time they have to spend when conducting their inspections or doing anything related to that process,” Ladouceur says. “[RinnoVision] video inspection systems are portable, easy to use, easy to carry around, and allow a single operator to complete the inspection in under three minutes.”
Footage is rendered in 4K HD video output, making it simpler than ever to catch and identify manhole defects. Good lighting is crucial as well, so RinnoVision engineers added six lighting options to the RV-MAX, allowing for optimal views.
“Having a good, clear video image that’s properly lit – because that’s a big part of the process too – allows us to ensure that we get a good sort of defective manhole wall contrast that any defect will really pop out well for the operator to notice,” Ladouceur says.
Estimated to have a lifespan of at least five years, the RV-MAX 360 is IP68-certified and is currently undergoing the U.S. Standard Certified Drop Test. “Everything is done out of Quebec, Canada, where we have tough, humid winters [and] hot summers,” Ladouceur says. “So we’ve always developed and beta-tested each iteration of the product in those extremely hard conditions to ensure that it would meet the highest ruggedization standard that we can find.” 833-230-4040; www.rinnovision.com
