The borescope is a product often used to inspect the interior of metal machined products. There are instances where the contrast between light and dark may become pronounced due to the metal’s machining state, R-value, and surface irregularities. In such cases, employing a wide dynamic range camera may enhance visibility. We compared our general-purpose video camera (GR-i700) with the high-sensitivity, wide dynamic range high-definition camera (BA200HD) adopted for borescope applications.


The conventional video camera	High-sensitivity, wide dynamic range high-definition camera

● Observation of a component of a small engine (structure with a threaded portion deep within the cylindrical section)

●Observation of the cylindrical section and threaded portion using a direct-view type borescope


The conventional video camera	High-sensitivity, wide dynamic range camera

When there are irregularities such as R-values or surface imperfections in the metal parts, there tends to be an increase in halation areas and darkened regions. Utilizing a wide dynamic range camera broadens the observable range. As illustrated above, the range of observation for the threaded portion deep inside, which was difficult to observe with conventional video cameras, has expanded.

Specification

General Specification

Camera

Lens

Lighting

Feature of the pre-installed software for Simplified Measurement

Observe live video

Simultaneous display of live image and save screen

Save the still image (JPEG, BMP)

Pause the observed image (Freeze Function)

Measure the distance between two points

Supported OS: WindowsXP, Vista, 7, 8 and 10 (Compatible with 32bit and 64bit)

* Saving and reading calibrated data while measure

A powerful measuring software MeasurePRO

A measuring software developed by our company.
Able to display multiple crosslines, grids, saved thumbnails and comments. Can export the data to Excel.

Measuring types

[Distance between 2 points]
[3 Points Angle]
[4 Points Angle]
[Diameter]
[Distance between 2 circles]
[Perpendicular line]
[Area]
Features

・Export to excel
・Show multiple crosslines
・X, Y axis scales
・Show grid lines
・Display both saved image and live image on separate screens
・Insert comments

MeasurePRO-Ex

Measuring software with focus stacking function

Standard accessories are two glass scales for calibration (GS - 0.2, GS - 0.5).

Measure easily on the screen.

Measuring types

[Distance between 2 points]
[3 Points Angle]
[4 Points Angle]
[Diameter]
[Distance between 2 circles]
[Perpendicular line]
[Area]
Features

・Focus stacking function

The powerful MeasurePRO and the function-rich MeasurePRO-Ex measurement software comparison

　・Please refer to the table below for the availability of the functions you need

	MeasurePRO-Ex	MeasurePRO
Measure distance between 2 points	○	○
Focus stacking	○	✕
Export to excel	○	○
Show thumbnails	○	○
Adjust screen magnification	○	○
Display crossline	Multiple	Multiple
Display grids	○	○
Display X, Y axis scales	○	○
Supports Windows XP、Vista、7、8 and 10 （32bit・64bit）	○	○

The optimal camera for a borescope