Lateral Launching
Product Overview
Application Range from 6″ up to 48″ Pipe Diameter
The Rausch USA Lateral Launch System, the M 135, launches a small pan & tilt camera, the KS 60 HD, into laterals from the mainline. It is a module for the L 135 tractor / crawler. Can be sold either as a standalone lateral launch system or as a module upgrade to a mainline TV Inspection, QuickLock Point Repair or Laser Profiling System. Application range from 6″ to 48″ mainline pipe diameter.
We now offer the SAT 42 self-leveling lateral camera for laterals as small as 2″.
- Application range: 6″ to 48″ pipe diameters
- Up to 150 ft of lateral push distance.
- Up to 550 ft of mainline cable.
- 1080p of Resolution
- Automatically synchronized cable reels.
- Electronic distance counter.
- Quick-Connect to the tractor for extremely easy and quick set up. (Plug & Play)
- Connects to electric lift of the L 135 tractor.
- ZKM 135 auxiliary camera for direct observation of launch.
- High-power LED’s in the PM135 for accurate positioning and camera insertion.
- PM 135 can position the lateral camera to launch into angles greater than 90°.
- SKM 135 launch module pushes the camera into the lateral, and can launch against the flow.
The M 135 is a scalable lateral launch system. The system consists of the L 135 tractor, a push module (SKM), a positioning module (PM), an auxiliary camera (ZKM) and the lateral pan & tilt camera (KS 60 HD).
For the inspection of laterals from large mainlines, simply attach large tires onto the tractor and the extension attachment onto the steering module. A detachable steering pin can be mounted on the lateral camera for aiding entering into the lateral, or to be used to negotiate branched laterals.
The chart indicates the possible combinations of the individual modules of the M-series:
In Depth Look at Components
The M 135 is a scalable lateral launch system. The system consists of the L 135 tractor, a push module (SKM), a positioning module (PM), an auxiliary camera (ZKM) and the lateral pan & tilt camera (KS 60 HD).
KS 60 HD Pan & Tilt Lateral Camera
The Lateral KS 60 HD camera is designed to work in many configurations. Its primary use is as the advanced pan & tilt lateral camera for the lateral launch system. But it can also be mounted onto our miniature tractor, the L100 Cross, to inspect mainlines as small as 4″ pipe diameter.
- As small as 4″ lateral
- Electrical auto-upright picture
- 1080p of Resolution
- Infinite 360° rotation
- 300° pan motion
- Detachable steering pin to negotiate branched laterals
- Integrated sonde transmitter (33KHz or 512Hz)
- Nitrogen pressurized with sensor-leak detection
- 6 high-power LED’s for superior illumination
- Diameter: 2.44″, Length: 5.07″, Weight: 1.43 lbs.
- Connects to up to 150 ft. lateral push cable
SAT 42 Auto-Upright Lateral Camera
We introduced the SAT 42 lateral camera to solve a particular problem customers experienced when inspecting laterals – the pipe was just too small. The SAT 42 is equipped with a self-leveling auto upright picture and can inspect laterals as small as 2″. Upgrade your system to expand your application range with the SAT 42.
- Application range: 2″-8″
- Self-leveling auto upright picture
- Integrated sonde transmitter (512Hz)
- High resolution color camera module with 520 TV-lines
- 0.05 Lux / F1.2
- Lens protected by 3 mm sapphire glass; 136° angle of view
- 10 chip LED light ring
- Outer diameter: 40 mm
- Connects to up to 150 ft. lateral push cable
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