Recording System Is Built to Handle Rough Weather

The SeeSnake DVDPak recording system from RIDGID lets contractors reliably monitor and record inspections even in hostile weather.
Recording System Is Built to Handle Rough Weather

The SeeSnake DVDPak recording system from RIDGID lets contractors reliably monitor and record inspections even in hostile weather.

The system can be purchased with what the company says is the industry’s first organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display, enabling users to inspect in bright sunlight and at temperatures from -30 degrees F to 130 degrees F.

OLEDs differ from traditional liquid crystal displays (LCD) in that they do not require backlighting. As a result, they can display deep black levels, draw less power, and be thinner and lighter than LCD panels.

“OLED is the new technology for television and is starting to become more prevalent and affordable,” says Sarah Golish, director, inspection systems and networks. “We put that technology into the DVDPak because it has certain advantages versus an LCD screen. One thing we’ve heard from end users is that LCD screens don’t perform well at very low temperatures, around zero degrees F. Contractors in Canada and the northern states were having that issue. This takes care of it for them.”

The OLED screen measures 4.3 inches. Contractors who want a larger viewing area and do not face cold temperatures can choose a 5.7-inch LCD screen.

Other keys to the design were portability and weather proofing. The unit folds into a 9.15-pound package that can be carried with a shoulder strap. It is also highly water resistant and can be used in rainy conditions, Golish observes.

Units with either screen type can be purchased with an 18-volt lithium-ion battery and charger to enable inspections where AC power is not available. Battery life between charges is four hours. The unit can connect to any SeeSnake push cable reel. For information: 800/474-3443; www.RIDGID.com.



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