FIBERSCOPE Introduces the Proteus ExZ1: The Ultimate Explosion Proof Pipe Robot
Posted: 2025-7-1
Fiberscope.net presenting the Proteus™ ExZ1, an advanced explosion proof pipe robot engineered to revolutionize inspections in hazardous industrial environments. This ATEX Zone 1 certified system guarantees intrinsically safe operation, providing critical insights into pipelines within explosive atmospheres, thereby enhancing safety and operational efficiency across various sectors.
Industries dealing with volatile substances, such as oil and gas, chemical manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals, face constant challenges in ensuring the integrity and safety of their pipeline infrastructure. The risk of explosion in these environments necessitates specialized equipment that can operate without posing an ignition hazard.
The new Proteus™ ExZ1 explosion proof pipe robot is specifically designed to meet these rigorous demands, offering a secure and effective solution for pipe inspection.
The Proteus™ ExZ1 is built to perform in the most challenging conditions, boasting ATEX Zone 1 certification that confirms its suitability for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. Its intrinsically safe design is a cornerstone of its functionality, preventing any potential sparks or heat generation that could lead to an incident. This robust robotic system is highly portable and designed for seamless integration into field operations. It features a powerful robotic tractor capable of inspecting pipes from 6 to 24 inches in diameter, with an optional expansion to 40 inches. The integrated motorized elevator ensures precise camera positioning for optimal viewing and accurate defect identification.
Operational control of the Proteus™ ExZ1 is managed through an intuitive unit equipped with ergonomic joysticks and a soft-touch keypad. The system's 10-inch XGA display provides clear, sunlight-readable images, ensuring visibility even in bright outdoor conditions. With integrated ProPIPE+ and WinCan software, the system facilitates immediate image and video capture, comprehensive report generation, and efficient data management via WiFi or USB. A critical safety feature is the built-in override key switch, which instantly cuts power if any ATEX non-compliance is detected, ensuring maximum operational safety.
To further enhance its capabilities, the Proteus™ ExZ1 supports interchangeable explosion-proof camera heads, offering optical and digital zoom, 360° continuous rotation, and +/-135° pan. These nitrogen-pressurized camera heads are ATEX Zone 1 certified and waterproof up to 1 bar, ensuring reliable performance in extreme environments and providing precise measurements of pipe diameters and defects. Optional accessories, such as auxiliary lights with backup cameras, specialized wheels for enhanced traction, and a nitrogen pressurization kit, ensure full compliance and superior performance in hazardous locations.
FIBERSCOPE continues to lead the way in providing innovative and safe inspection solutions. The Proteus™ ExZ1 explosion proof pipe robot exemplifies this dedication, offering a state-of-the-art solution for secure and efficient pipe inspections in the most challenging and explosive environments.
Industries dealing with volatile substances, such as oil and gas, chemical manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals, face constant challenges in ensuring the integrity and safety of their pipeline infrastructure. The risk of explosion in these environments necessitates specialized equipment that can operate without posing an ignition hazard.
The new Proteus™ ExZ1 explosion proof pipe robot is specifically designed to meet these rigorous demands, offering a secure and effective solution for pipe inspection.
The Proteus™ ExZ1 is built to perform in the most challenging conditions, boasting ATEX Zone 1 certification that confirms its suitability for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. Its intrinsically safe design is a cornerstone of its functionality, preventing any potential sparks or heat generation that could lead to an incident. This robust robotic system is highly portable and designed for seamless integration into field operations. It features a powerful robotic tractor capable of inspecting pipes from 6 to 24 inches in diameter, with an optional expansion to 40 inches. The integrated motorized elevator ensures precise camera positioning for optimal viewing and accurate defect identification.
Operational control of the Proteus™ ExZ1 is managed through an intuitive unit equipped with ergonomic joysticks and a soft-touch keypad. The system's 10-inch XGA display provides clear, sunlight-readable images, ensuring visibility even in bright outdoor conditions. With integrated ProPIPE+ and WinCan software, the system facilitates immediate image and video capture, comprehensive report generation, and efficient data management via WiFi or USB. A critical safety feature is the built-in override key switch, which instantly cuts power if any ATEX non-compliance is detected, ensuring maximum operational safety.
To further enhance its capabilities, the Proteus™ ExZ1 supports interchangeable explosion-proof camera heads, offering optical and digital zoom, 360° continuous rotation, and +/-135° pan. These nitrogen-pressurized camera heads are ATEX Zone 1 certified and waterproof up to 1 bar, ensuring reliable performance in extreme environments and providing precise measurements of pipe diameters and defects. Optional accessories, such as auxiliary lights with backup cameras, specialized wheels for enhanced traction, and a nitrogen pressurization kit, ensure full compliance and superior performance in hazardous locations.
FIBERSCOPE continues to lead the way in providing innovative and safe inspection solutions. The Proteus™ ExZ1 explosion proof pipe robot exemplifies this dedication, offering a state-of-the-art solution for secure and efficient pipe inspections in the most challenging and explosive environments.
