VideoProbe accessories and replacement parts should be chosen around the inspection problem, the probe configuration, and the exact system family. The goal is not just to find an accessory that looks similar. The goal is to confirm the right optical tip, guide tube, rigidizer, battery, case, retrieval tool, or replacement part before the inspection is delayed.
This guide helps inspection teams understand what type of accessory they may need, what details to confirm, and what information to send before requesting a quote from AIT.
The right VideoProbe accessory depends on the system family, probe diameter, insertion length, optical tip type, direction of view, measurement requirement, working environment, and inspection target. Before ordering, confirm the exact part number or share the system details with AIT so compatibility can be checked.
When to Replace, Upgrade, or Keep a Spare Accessory
A replacement is usually needed when the current part is damaged, missing, worn, incompatible, or no longer supports the required inspection workflow. An upgrade may make sense when the inspection now requires a different view, measurement capability, routing support, or field setup.
Spare accessories are useful when the same VideoProbe system supports recurring inspections, rental work, outage support, or field teams that cannot wait for a missing battery, tip, charger, case, or guide tube.
Why the Right VideoProbe Accessory Matters
Accessories are not just add-ons. In remote visual inspection, they can affect image quality, probe control, measurement capability, runtime, storage, retrieval work, and the ability to document the condition clearly.
A replacement tip, guide tube, rigidizer, or battery may look simple from the outside, but the wrong choice can create a second quote cycle, a missed inspection window, or a part that cannot be used with the current setup.
Start With the Inspection Problem, Not the Part Name
The fastest way to choose the right accessory is to define what needs to change in the inspection. A team asking for "a tip" may actually need a different direction of view, a measurement tip, a guide tube, or a rigidizer.
If the old part number is missing, send photos of the accessory, the probe, the handset, and the inspection requirement. A clear photo can often prevent the wrong accessory category from being quoted.
Accessory Categories and What to Confirm Before Quote
This is the practical checklist behind the accessory request. Use it to narrow the category before sending details to AIT.
Why System Details Need to Be Confirmed
Compatibility should not be treated as one universal answer across MViQ+, Mentor Flex+, and XL Series systems. The system family, probe generation, connector, diameter, and accessory type all matter.
MViQ+
MViQ+ accessory selection can depend on the package, probe, software license, measurement bundle, optical tips, and final configuration. Confirm the current setup before selecting measurement tips or advanced accessories.
Mentor Flex+
Mentor Flex+ should not be matched by appearance alone. Existing Mentor Flex part numbers, probes, optical tips, and accessories should be reviewed before reuse or replacement.
XL Series
XL Series requests should include the exact model, current part number, and accessory condition. Older configurations may require extra confirmation before replacement.
What Information Should You Send Before Requesting a Quote?
A quote request is easier to process when the accessory category and system details are clear. This is especially important when the old accessory is missing, worn, discontinued, or being replaced from memory.
Common Mistakes That Delay Accessory Quotes
Most quote delays happen when the request is too broad or the accessory is described without enough system context.
Key Takeaways
- VideoProbe accessory selection should start with the inspection problem, not just the part name.
- Optical tips, measurement tips, guide tubes, rigidizers, batteries, cases, and retrieval tools all need different quote details.
- MViQ+, Mentor Flex+, and XL Series systems should be checked by system family, probe configuration, and part number.
- Photos, serial numbers, probe details, and inspection requirements can prevent the wrong accessory from being quoted.
- The VideoProbe accessories and replacement parts page is the best next step once the accessory category is clear.
