INVESTIGATOR™

AQUAM

The Investigator™ is an asset management and leak detection tool for insertion into pressurized pipelines up to 150psi.

The Investigator™ is a pressurized pipe inspection and leak detection system and is designed for 3' diameter pipework and above. Access through fire hydrants*, 1.5' and above pressure fittings, air valves, and gate valves at full mains pressure.

The system is mounted onto pipework through a selection of fittings and/or “hot tappings.” This process makes access into the pipework simple and cost effective.

The Investigator is available in two variants, the Pro and E.

 

Monitoring the real-time data captured by the camera and hydrophone sensor head allows the operator to understand internal pipework conditions and identify leaks. A 300ft (100m) cable is supplied with the system which potentially offers a maximum inspection distance of 600ft (200m) upstream and downstream of the insertion point. This is influenced by pipe diameter, internal condition and the configuration of the pipe.

The software is specific for the Investigator™ technology and is used to control the sensor head and view both video and acoustic results from live surveys. The software displays video in a resizable window and also acoustic results in order of amplitude and frequency. The software also operates the sonde which is built into the camera sensor head. The system is compatible with LiveFeed software for maximum performance.

KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • Available in two variants, Pro and E
  • Tri sensor head (CCTV, hydrophone and sonde)
  • Pressurized insertion up to 150psi
  • Extremely robust camera head with bend mechanism
  • Interchangeable hi-resolution CCTV and hydrophone system
  • Internal hydrophone for precise leak detection
  • Sonde for above ground location
  • Ruggedized control station
  • Real-time analysis software


  • Investigator Pro Investigator E
    37mm Camera 37mm Camera
    22mm Camera Rigid Drum Assembly
    Rigid Drum Assembly Electronic Drive System
    Flexrod Drum Assembly Control Station
    Electronic Drive System  
    Control Station  

     

Operational Requirements

Operating mode Tethered
Application Potable
Pipe materials All
Max. operating pressure 150psi
Min. operating pressure No limit for visual inspection and a minimum of 15psi for leak detection
Min. pipe diameter 3”
Max. pipe diameter 12”
Max. flow/velocity No Limit
Min. flow/velocity No Limit
Max. inspection distance 600ft (200m) 300ft (100m) on either side of access point

Insertion Requirements

Access points Fire hydrants, air valves, ball valves, hot tap
Min. tap diameter 2” full bore min
Min. valve size 2” full bore min
Min. external clearance 6ft above insertion  fitting

Specifications

Sensor head Tri Sensor head with CCTV, Hydrophone and Sonde/22mm and 37mm(standard)/wide angle  optic fix
focus (PAL system) with illumination 3LUX at F1.2
Sensor material Stainless steel and interchangeable
Sonde frequency 512hz
Hydrophone frequency 240Hz (Nominal)
Hydrphone beam pattern Circumferencial: Omni +/-2dB up to 100kHz/ Horizontal: Omni +/-4dB up to 100kHz
Power 110-240v (Charging)
Operating temperature 23-104F (-5 – 40C)
Cable length 300ft (100m)
Cable drum Assembly approx. 800x750x350mm with slip ring and encoder
Encoder accuracy 1%
Control box Control box with Panasonic Toughbook with 12v internal power supply
Chlorination Chlorination points built in to cable drive systems
Data processing Investigator™ software, video and acoustic analysis software
Drive system 12vdc electronic drive system with seal arrangement