OpenVision DX RTR X-Ray System with Red HDMI Display
OpenVision DX X-Ray System HDMI Tablet Top
OpenVision DX Image Capture of Severe Corrosion
Severe External Corrosion under Damaged Insulation
Radiographers screening piping with OpenVision DX
NDT techs screening thick piping with OpenVisoin DX
Radiographer elbow screen OpenVision DX

OpenVision DX Real-Time Radiography X-Ray System.

Screen 60x more piping for CUI

OpenVision DX is an easy-to-use, handheld real-time radiography (RTR) X-ray system used for qualitative CUI screening on insulated piping. Radiographers capture real-time video and still images of CUI indicators such as pitting, scaling, wall loss, and wet insulation without stripping insulation or disrupting revenue-generating production. 

OpenVision DX’s low-energy 70 kV X-ray source, with highly collimated output and internal shielding, minimizes radiation exposure and confines the radiation footprint to just a few feet (about 1 meter). Radiographers can inspect insulation and cladding combinations up to 36 inches (91 cm) in diameter, including mineral wool, calcium silicate, and galvanized steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Inspection teams also use OpenVision DX for heat tracer inspection and weld location mapping when CUI screening is part of a broader inspection scope.

OpenVision DX is ANSI/HPS N43.5 (2005), ISTA 3A, MIL-STD-810 Method 514 Annex C Cat 4, REACH/ROHS, and CE compliant. FDA Accession #: 1680071-000.

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    OpenVision HD Specifications

    Imaging System
    Imaging Technology CS Mount Camera
    X-ray Source Integrated 70 kV X-ray tube
    X-ray Output at 12 in (30.5 cm) Low: 40 kV, 0.300 mA, 50 R/hr (0.5 Sv/hr)
    Medium: 55 kV, 0.218 mA, 80 R/hr (0.8 Sv/hr)
    High: 70 kV, 0.171 mA, 95 R/hr (0.95 Sv/hr)
    Pixel Pitch 9.7 μm
    Active Imaging Area 6 × 4 in (15 × 10 cm)
    Grayscale Depth 16-bit
    Image and Video Capture
    Capture Modes Real-time video, still images, and target images
    Still Image Resolution 1280 x 720 px
    Captured Video Resolution 1280 × 720 px
    Storage Capacity Internal: 128 GB
    WiFi Tablet: 128 GB
    Export Options USB file transfer
    Materials & Weight
    Construction Materials Aircraft-grade aluminum housings
    Carbon fiber C-arm
    Stainless steel reinforced joints
    C-arm Weight 15 lb (6.8 kg)
    Wired Monitor Weight 2 lb (0.9 kg)
    Shipping Weight 50 lb (23 kg)
    Power & Operation
    Startup Time ~30 seconds
    Shutdown Time ~5 seconds
    Battery Life (5 Ah) 3 hours continuous, 8 hours standby
    Operating Temperature -20 to 120 °F (-29 to 49 °C)
    Storage Temperature -20 to 140 °F (-29 to 60 °C)

    OpenVision DX FAQs

    • What is real-time radiography?

      Real-time radiography (RTR) is an advanced, non-destructive testing method that provides live visualization of the internal structures of a component or system without disassembly or destruction.

      OpenVision is a type of RTR that uses high-definition imaging technology to provide clear, detailed videos and images of corrosion, flaking scale, pitting, external wall loss, and wet insulation in real-time. This immediate, accurate visual feedback enables inspectors and asset integrity managers to make informed decisions on the spot about the condition of their assets, significantly improving maintenance efficiency and safety.

      Whether for routine CUI inspections or rapid diagnostics in response to an issue, OpenVision HD's real-time radiography capabilities serve as a crucial tool in maintaining the health and integrity of critical assets.

    • Are there specific insulation types or materials that OpenVision DX is especially effective or ineffective with?

      OpenVision DX is designed for use on the most common industrial insulation and cladding types, including mineral wool or calcium silicate insulation with galvanized steel, stainless steel, or aluminum cladding.

      You can use OpenVision DX on insulated piping up to 36 inches (91 cm) in total diameter. This coverage makes OpenVision DX well suited for environments such as refineries, petrochemical plants, and offshore facilities.

      View our Application Matrix to determine if OpenVision DX work effectively on your piping systems:

      • Application Matrix (Imperial)
      • Application Matrix (Metric)
    • What is the smallest CUI defect I can detect with OpenVision DX?

      With OpenVision HD, you can view external defects as small as 0.010-inch (250 micron) on insulated piping.

    • How fast can I screen a standard section of insulated piping with OpenVision DX?

      Radiographers screen insulated piping at a rate of 30 seconds per foot (0.30 m) using OpenVision DX. Actual screening speed depends on the radiographer, piping configuration, and number of CUI indicators found during inspection.

      When radiographers detect CUI indicators on the real-time video, they capture still and targeting images for follow-up.. Overall, radiographers complete CUI screening up to 60 times faster using OpenVision DX than with traditional screening methods.

    • What safety features are built into OpenVision DX to protect operators and nearby workers?

      OpenVision DX utilizes a highly collimated X-ray beam to direct X-rays toward the object being screened and away from the operator.

      Warning lights, a warning screen, and an audible ensure the operator is aware before X-rays are generated and during operation. 

    • How long does it take to set up and break down OpenVision DX on a job site?

      You can set up and start using OpenVision DX within 1-2 minutes. In most cases, no exclusion zone is required to operate OpenVision DX, so breakdown takes seconds. If a country's regulation requires an exclusion zone, it's so small that breakdown is still very quick.

    • What are the overall transport and storage dimensions of OpenVision DX?

      OpenVision DX and its accessories are stored and transported in a customized Pelican™ case with external dimensions: 32 in x 20.5 in x 12.5 in (82 cm x 52 cm x 32 cm).

    • What training do you offer?

      QSA Global, Inc. offers a two-day course at our OpenVision Learning Centers in La Porte, TX and Pilsen, Czech Republic. The course includes a combination of classroom and hands-on practical sessions. An expert in industrial radiography, approved by QSA Global, Inc.'s Radiation Protection & General Safety Committee (RPGSC), provides the training for this course.

      Upon successfully completing the written and practical exams, students will receive a training certificate confirming their proficiency. 

    Relied On by Asset Integrity Leaders Worldwide

    • "The benefit that the OpenVision system provides to the industry is the ease of operation and fast screening capability. It checks a lot of boxes as far as assessing that pipework for the presence of corrosion byproduct. It’s lightweight, it’s wireless, it’s fast-screening, and it’s real-time. "
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      Mark Susich
      Above Region Pressure Systems
      Integrity Discipline Leader

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