New XL Go+ with XpertSuite™ Increases Probability of Detection During Inspection
Posted: 2012-1-30
With its innovative XpertSuiteTM of features, the new XL Go+ portable
VideoProbe from GE’s (NYSE: GE) Inspection Technologies business helps
increase probability of detection (POD) to provide increased efficiency, reliability
and productivity in a range of inspection tasks in confined, hard-to-reach
locations.
"The XL Go+ has been developed to help ensure that the chances of missing a
defect or an out-of-place artifact are greatly reduced," said Melissa Stancato,
RVI product manager at GE. "In turn, this will help to reduce the chances of
catastrophic failures while reducing maintenance costs. This is especially
relevant in the case of compressors or gas turbines, where undetected flaws can
eventually cause shut-down, which can lead to forced outage costing millions
of dollars."
XpertSuite consists of four performance-enhancing features designed to
improve visibility during inspection. The XpertVisionTM External Monitor is a
battery-powered monitor that connects easily to the XL Go+ for remote
observation or additional viewing by a second inspector. XpertLightTM Probe
Illumination offers a 60 percent increase in light output to improve image
quality and the likelihood of identifying a defect, even in larger areas.
XpertBrightTM Readable LCDs on the XL Go+ and the XpertVision are designed
for maximum readability in strong outdoor lighting, harsh factory lighting or
snowy environments. XpertBright enables optimum viewing while enhancing
image quality. XpertSteerTM Probe Articulation combines Servomotor All-Way®
articulation with GE’s patented bump gesturing for precise probe navigation in
small increments, permitting extremely precise steering for better defect
visibility in tight applications.
VideoProbe from GE’s (NYSE: GE) Inspection Technologies business helps
increase probability of detection (POD) to provide increased efficiency, reliability
and productivity in a range of inspection tasks in confined, hard-to-reach
locations.
"The XL Go+ has been developed to help ensure that the chances of missing a
defect or an out-of-place artifact are greatly reduced," said Melissa Stancato,
RVI product manager at GE. "In turn, this will help to reduce the chances of
catastrophic failures while reducing maintenance costs. This is especially
relevant in the case of compressors or gas turbines, where undetected flaws can
eventually cause shut-down, which can lead to forced outage costing millions
of dollars."
XpertSuite consists of four performance-enhancing features designed to
improve visibility during inspection. The XpertVisionTM External Monitor is a
battery-powered monitor that connects easily to the XL Go+ for remote
observation or additional viewing by a second inspector. XpertLightTM Probe
Illumination offers a 60 percent increase in light output to improve image
quality and the likelihood of identifying a defect, even in larger areas.
XpertBrightTM Readable LCDs on the XL Go+ and the XpertVision are designed
for maximum readability in strong outdoor lighting, harsh factory lighting or
snowy environments. XpertBright enables optimum viewing while enhancing
image quality. XpertSteerTM Probe Articulation combines Servomotor All-Way®
articulation with GE’s patented bump gesturing for precise probe navigation in
small increments, permitting extremely precise steering for better defect
visibility in tight applications.
