Clauss WTLRIAS The inspection system for wind turbines and large structures
Clauss WTLRIAS The inspection system for wind turbines and large structures
CLAUSS WTLRIAS System for Wind Turbine Inspection: ultra-sophisticated long-range imaging technology designed to detect erosion, cracks, surface wear, and color variations indicative of internal defects on turbine rotor blades. The system, the result of over 5 years of development with major international maintenance operators, enables reliable, precise, and very high-resolution inspection without the risk, costs, and difficulties of manual or drone inspections. With an articulated motorized module featuring a high-definition camera and advanced optical focus, WTLRIAS photographs entire rotor blade segments, generating digital defect maps for comprehensive and transparent documentation, accessible even to non-specialists. An essential solution for maintenance personnel, industrial operators, and decision-makers, it optimizes controls, reports, and operational decisions with clear visual evidence in all environmental conditions.
Main Features
- Motorized pan-tilt head with precise optical focus for DSLR and medium-format cameras.
- Ultra high photographic resolution to capture minimal erosions and cracks.
- Nearly autonomous segment scanning for complete rotor blade surface coverage.
- Wireless (WLAN) and wired data interfaces for flexible integration.
- Robust system designed for reliable daily use under harsh conditions.
- Modular and customizable setup tailored to specific customer needs.
- Complete German manufacturing and option for turnkey or OEM deployment.
- Battery-operated with long runtime and fast rechargeable Li-Ion technology.
| Technical Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Device type | Motorized recording system |
| Control device | Any device with a browser |
| Data interfaces | WLAN (802.11 b/g/n), LAN, SD/SDHC card |
| Setting storage | SD card, control device |
| Compatible cameras | DSLR and medium format cameras |
| Dimensions | 300 mm x 325 mm x 66 mm |
| Weight | 3.7 kg |
| Operating temperature | -5 °C to +40 °C |
| Horizontal field of view | 0° – 360° |
| Vertical field of view | -90° – +90° |
| Horizontal angular resolution | 0.015° |
| Vertical angular resolution | 0.005° |
| Rotation limitation | Unlimited |
| Horizontal gear steps | 24,000 per rotation, with magnetic brake |
| Vertical gear steps | 72,000 per rotation with reference point |
| Torque | Horizontal: 4,000 mNm Vertical: 11,000 mNm |
| Power supply | Rechargeable Li-Ion battery |
| Nominal voltage | 11.1 V |
| Battery capacity | 5.2 Ah |
| Operating time | Approx. 7 hours |
| Battery weight | 5 kg |
| Battery dimensions | 66 mm x 107 mm x 50 mm |
| Battery operating temperature | -10 °C to +45 °C |
| Power adapter | 100 – 240 V / 50 – 60 Hz |
| Charging time | Approx. 4 hours |
| Charger operating temperature | 0 °C to +40 °C |
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