FIBERSCOPE Launches Portable STORMER S Pipe Inspection Robot
FIBERSCOPE has introduced the STORMER S, a portable pipe inspection robot for professional CCTV inspections in 4- to 16-inch pipelines. The battery-powered system is designed to reach access points where a dedicated CCTV vehicle may be impractical.
- STORMER S is designed for 4- to 16-inch pipelines.
- The battery-powered system combines a crawler, reel and control tablet.
- Its Full HD pan-and-tilt camera supports detailed pipe inspection.
- IKAM software supports EN 13508-2 coding and ISYBAU XML export.
- The platform shares components with FIBERSCOPE's larger STORMER X crawler.
Portable inspection for restricted access points
STORMER S combines a steerable crawler, a motorized cable reel and a rugged control tablet in a platform that crews can move to the inspection site. FIBERSCOPE says the design addresses a problem that can arise before an inspection starts: bringing professional CCTV equipment close enough to a manhole or pipe entrance.
Backyard easements, ditches, parking structures, industrial plants and other restricted locations may prevent a dedicated inspection vehicle from reaching the required access point. The system is designed for sewer, stormwater and process pipelines measuring 4 to 16 inches, or DN100 to DN400.
STORMER S runs from two compatible commercial tool batteries selected for the customer's preferred battery platform. AC operation is also available for permanent van or truck installations.
Camera, crawler and measurement features
FIBERSCOPE says selecting a crawler involves more than image resolution. Contractors and utilities also need to consider pipe diameter, access conditions, inspection distance, viewing requirements and the documentation needed after an inspection.
STORMER S uses interchangeable wheel configurations and a Full HD pan-and-tilt camera. This allows operators to examine pipe walls, connections, joints and visible defects, rather than relying only on a forward-facing view. The crawler also includes a rear-view camera, inclination measurement and automatic anti-tipping functions.
The STORMER S Advanced configuration adds laser measurement for pipe diameter and ovality. The company positions the system for sanitary sewer condition assessment, stormwater inspection, new construction acceptance, pre- and post-rehabilitation surveys, industrial drainage and contractor CCTV work.
Inspection reporting and expansion options
STORMER S includes IKAM inspection software with a lifetime license. The software supports defect coding based on EN 13508-2, inclination plotting, reporting and ISYBAU XML export. FIBERSCOPE says municipalities and contractors with other reporting requirements should identify them during equipment selection. If NASSCO PACP coding is required, the company can confirm the appropriate reporting workflow before the system is ordered.
The system shares its reel, cable, tablet, software and power platform with the larger STORMER X crawler. Organizations starting with smaller-diameter collection lines can therefore add the larger crawler platform as their inspection requirements expand, instead of creating a completely separate operating workflow.
STORMER S is manufactured in the European Union and supplied and supported for the North American market by FIBERSCOPE. The company provides configuration guidance, specifications and demonstrations through its website and customer support line. For users, the announcement points to a portable alternative for professional CCTV work in locations that can be difficult for a dedicated inspection vehicle to reach, while its shared platform may support a gradual expansion of inspection capabilities.
