Mentor Flex VideoProbe

SKU: Everest Mentor Flex VideoProbe
With mounting demand to get inspections done quicker and cheaper, without compromising the accuracy of the results, most equipment can’t withstand the pressure. Combining portability with military-grade durability, the Everest Mentor Flex answers the call with the features you always wished you’d had for the tasks that demand it — all to help you make smart decisions, fast.

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The Everest Mentor Flex VideoProbe is an industrial-grade inspection tool that combines advanced imaging technology with a rugged, ergonomic design, making it ideal for a wide range of challenging environments. Engineered to meet the rigorous demands of aerospace, automotive, energy, and manufacturing industries, this video borescope delivers reliable, high-resolution visuals of hard-to-reach areas, ensuring inspectors can confidently assess internal components, from turbine engines to complex piping systems.

Unmatched Articulation and Maneuverability

Equipped with an upgraded articulation system featuring high-power steering motors, the Mentor Flex offers exceptional control and flexibility. Inspectors benefit from a 42% increase in articulation range and 16% less friction, making navigation smoother and reducing wear over time. The device’s 360° All-Way® articulation allows seamless maneuvering through narrow inspection paths, enabling you to focus on capturing the most critical details.

Enhanced Imaging and Display

The Mentor Flex features a 5.8-inch WXGA LCD touchscreen with TrueSight™ technology, delivering vibrant, sharp images even in low-light conditions. Its intuitive multi-touch interface supports pinch-to-zoom, swipe, and pan gestures for an interactive and efficient inspection experience. The display is designed for daylight readability, offering optimal visibility across various lighting conditions, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications.

Precision Measurement and Real-Time Annotations

With built-in stereo measurement capabilities, the Mentor Flex enables precise analysis of defects, dimensions, and surface conditions. Inspectors can select from different measurement modes, including Real 3D Stereo, which provides a complete 3D point cloud, and Stereo, which uses advanced triangulation for accurate distance and depth measurement. Integrated text and graphic annotation tools make it easy to mark and document specific areas of interest directly on the captured images or videos.

Robust Construction for Tough Environments

Constructed with a durable magnesium and polycarbonate housing, the Everest Mentor Flex is designed to withstand the demands of industrial environments. Its components meet the MIL-STD-810H standard for environmental durability, and its IP65 rating protects against dust and water ingress. The VideoProbe is also resistant to high humidity and operates effectively across extreme temperature ranges, ensuring reliable performance in harsh conditions.

Connectivity and Software Integration

The Mentor Flex integrates seamlessly with InspectionWorks Connect, enabling wireless video streaming and file transfers to iOS devices. Inspectors can instantly share findings with team members or clients, enhancing collaborative decision-making. The Menu Directed Inspection (MDI) software guides users through each inspection, automatically tagging images and generating customizable reports, reducing time spent on documentation and improving data consistency.

Versatile and User-Friendly Design

With probe diameters ranging from 3.9mm to 8.4mm and lengths up to 10 meters (or more upon request), the Mentor Flex can adapt to various inspection needs. Its lightweight, portable design and ergonomic controls make it comfortable to use during extended inspections. The system supports multiple languages and offers adjustable settings, including brightness, dark boost, and color saturation, allowing users to tailor the experience to each unique inspection environment.

Operating Temperature

  • Tip: -25°C to 100°C (-13°F to 212°F). Reduced articulation below 0°C (32°F)
  • System: -25°C to 46°C (-13°F to 115°F). LCD may require warm-up period below 0°C (32°F)
  • Storage Temperature: -25°C to 60°C (-13°F to 140°F)
  • Relative Humidity: 95% max, non-condensing
  • Waterproof: Insertion tube and tip to 14.7 psi (1 bar, 10.2 m of H2O, 33.5 ft of H2O)

Camera

  • Diameter Probe: 3.9 mm (0.15"), 4.0 mm (0.16"), 6.1 mm (0.24"), 8.4 mm (0.33")
  • Image Sensor: 1/6" Color SUPER HAD™ CCD camera (6.1 mm, 8.4 mm) / 1/10" (3.9mm, 4.0 mm)
  • Pixel Count: 440,000 pixels
  • Housing: Titanium

System

  • System Dimensions: 13.7 cm x 19.7 cm x 38.1 cm (5.4" x 7.2" x 15")
  • Case Dimensions:
  • System Weight:
  • Construction: Magnesium and polycarbonate housing with integrated elastomeric bumpers
  • LCD Monitor: Integrated (5.8") transmissive color TFT WXGA Advanced Wide View (AWV) LCD, daylight readable display with optically bonded, multipoint capacitive Gorilla® Glass touchscreen
  • Joystick Control: 360° All-Way® tip articulation, menu access, and navigation
  • Button Set: Access user functions, measurement, and digital functions
  • Internal Memory: 32 GB
  • Data I/O Ports: Two USB 2.0 host “A” ports
  • Video Out: HDMI
  • Brightness Control: Auto and Variable
  • Illumination Type: White LED
  • Long Exposure: Auto – up to 16 seconds
  • White Balance: Factory default or user defined
  • Wi-Fi Adapter: 802.11a/b/g/n, 2x2 A WLAN
  • Modulations: DSSS, OFDM

Power Supply

  • Lithium Ion Battery: 3-hour runtime, 10.8 V (nominal), 73Wh, 6.8Ah

Current

  • AC: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, <1.5 A RMS
  • DC: 18 V, 3.34 A

Standards Compliance and Classifications

  • MIL-STD-810H: United States Department of Defense Environment Tests Sections 501.7, 502.7, 506.6, 507.6, 509.7, 510.7, 511.7, 514.8, 516.8, 521.4
  • MIL-STD-461G: U.S. Department of Defense – Electromagnetic Interference RS103, RE102 - ABOVE DECK
  • Standards Compliance: Group 1, Class A: EN61326-1, UL, IEC, EN CSA-C22.2.61010-1, UN/DOT TI–T8
  • IP Rating: IP65

Software

  • Operating System: Embedded, multi-tasking operating system
  • User Interface: Menu-driven and soft button operation; menu navigation using either touch screen or joystick
  • File Manager: Embedded file manager supports the following operation on files and folders: copy, paste, create, and delete. USB and internal flash storage
  • Image Control: Brightness, invert, inverse+, distortion correction, noise reduction, HDR, dark boost, color saturation, illumination, long exposure, exposure lock, single view, zoom (5x digital), image capture and recall
  • Digital Zoom: Continuous (5x)
  • Image Formats: JPEG (.JPG)
  • Video Format: MPEG4 AVC /H.264 (.MP4)
  • Video Recording: Frame rate: 60 fps
  • Text Annotation: Built-in full-screen text overlay generator
  • Graphic Annotation: User placement of arrows
  • Articulation Control: User-selectable steer vs. Steer-and-stay articulation; tip “Home” return to neutral forward-tip orientation
  • Software Updates: Wireless over the air or field upgradable via USB thumb drive
  • InspectionWorks Connect Local: Wired or wireless file transfer and video streaming to iPad or iPhone
  • Languages: English, Arabic, Chinese, Czech, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Taiwanese


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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know which video borescope will fit my application?

Our support team offers consultations to help you figure out which borescope will best fit your inspection device needs. Contact one of our experts.

How does the rental process work with this borescope?

We work to get you your rental equipment fast, so you can lower your downtime. Learn more about our rental programs

What is TrueSight™ Imaging?


TrueSight™ provides a blend of high-resolution image capturing and processing functions, precision optics, and a powerful suite of proprietary image transforms used to enable better inspection decisions.

Difference between the XL Flex+ and Everest Mentor Flex?

The Everest Mentor Flex offers a larger higher resolution display, a multi-point touch screen, wireless video streaming and file transfer, an extended 3-hour battery run time, more powerful and responsive probe articulation, and TrueSight Imaging.

What types of digital connectivity are supported?

The Mentor Flex offers dual band WiFi connectivity. An auxiliary display may be connected via the HDMI digital video interface. There are two USB 2.0 host ‘A’ ports. An iOS iPhone or iPad may be connected wired or wirelessly to the Mentor Flex for data transfer or as a remote monitor

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What is the difference between the MViQ and Mentor Flex video borescopes?

The MViQ offers HD imaging capability, analytics, Real3D Phase measurements, and a 6.2mm working channel.