1. Product Overview
The Induskey TK985 is a remotely operated CCTV pipeline inspection robot designed for internal assessment of confined conduits, tunnels, and underground drainage networks. The system comprises a four-wheel-drive crawler with an integrated pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) camera head, motorized cable reel with automatic payout, wireless tablet controller, and portable lithium power supply. By deploying the crawler into the pipeline, operators remotely navigate, capture HD video and imagery, and monitor real-time telemetry including attitude (pitch/roll), internal air pressure, temperature, odometer distance, and line speed. Defects such as cracks, blockages, corrosion, and joint displacement are documented with encoder-based meter marking for maintenance planning and compliance reporting.
2. System Architecture
The TK985 operates as a fully integrated tethered crawler inspection system with the following core components:
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Four-Wheel-Drive Crawler: 200W high-torque motor with tank-style differential steering; capable of 45° climbing and obstacle traversal.
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Integrated PTZ Camera Head: 360° continuous pan, 180° tilt; dual 1080P front + 5MP rear cameras with starlight night vision.
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Motorized Cable Reel: Automatic payout with cable guide and synchronized retrieval; 100 m standard (180 m customizable) Kevlar-reinforced cable.
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Wireless Tablet Controller: Tablet PC running proprietary inspection software; WiFi communication to reel controller.
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Portable Lithium Power Supply: 72V DC; 5.8 kg battery; ≥8 h runtime; 7.5 h charge time.
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Onboard Sensor Array: Monitors internal air pressure (leak detection), temperature, pitch, and roll.
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Cable Encoder: 1 mm resolution, ±0.01 m accuracy for precise distance tracking and defect mapping.
3. Key Features & Competitive Advantages
A. 360° Pan-Tilt-Zoom Camera
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Infinite pan, 180° tilt; dual 1080P front + 5MP rear cameras.
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HI3516EV300 processor with 1/2.7" SC3235 starlight sensor.
B. Starlight Night Vision
C. IP68 Submersible Construction
D. Four-Wheel Drive + Cruise Control
E. Quick-Change Wheel System
F. Wide Pipe Diameter Range
G. 45° Climbing & Obstacles
H. Real-Time Position Tracking
I. Overturn Prevention
J. Self-Test & Safety
K. 8-Hour Field Operation
L. Automated Cable Management
M. One-Click Reporting
4. Technical Specifications
5. Applications
The Induskey TK985 is engineered for versatile deployment across pipeline and underground infrastructure inspection:
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Municipal Drainage Inspection: Sewer and storm drain internal assessment for cracks, blockages, and corrosion.
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Utility Tunnel Surveillance: Cable and utility conduit condition monitoring.
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Culvert Assessment: Road and railway culvert structural integrity evaluation.
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Cable Trench Monitoring: Underground cable route inspection and maintenance.
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Pipeline Acceptance Testing: New pipeline construction quality verification and commissioning.
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Maintenance Survey: Periodic condition assessment for preventive maintenance planning.
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Closed Conduit Inspection: Industrial process pipe and ventilation duct internal examination.
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Mine Shaft Evaluation: Underground mining infrastructure safety inspection.
6. Optional Cloud Platform
To maximize operational oversight, the TK985 seamlessly integrates with the optional Induskey industrial IoT Cloud Platform via inspection software data export.
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Real-Time Remote Dashboard: Supervisors can access inspection video, telemetry data, and defect reports remotely to monitor pipeline condition, crawler status, and inspection progress.
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Multi-Site Centralized Management: Enables project-based organization of inspection records across municipal drainage networks, utility portfolios, or industrial facilities, facilitating data-driven asset management.
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Alarm Notification: Supports programmable threshold alarms for critical telemetry conditions (internal pressure anomaly, high temperature, low battery, excessive pitch/roll) configured to automatically alert operators and maintenance managers via SMS and email.
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Data Export & Reporting: Generates standardized inspection reports with embedded project metadata (operator, location, pipe ID, encoder distance), video clips, and defect documentation for maintenance planning, compliance reporting, and asset lifecycle management.
