One Probe.
Two Wavelengths.
Every Fluid System.
The Videtex dual-wavelength UV fluorescence probe is the only aerospace inspection tool that detects biofilm contamination and performs ASTM E1417 structural NDT in a single borescopic pass — with no dye required for biofilm detection.
Probe Configurations
Select Your
Probe Diameter.
The 3.9 mm probe is the lead Aerodetex aerospace configuration — it fits standard borescope access ports in aircraft fuel tanks, hydraulic manifolds, and potable water systems, and supports dual-view (front and side simultaneously). All probes share the same Tri-Spectrum illumination and controller.
Videtex 3.9 mm
Aircraft MRO — Lead Aerospace ProbeThe primary Aerodetex aerospace probe. Fits standard borescope access ports in aircraft fuel tanks, hydraulic manifolds, and potable water system tanks. Supports dual-view (front and side simultaneously) for complete wall-surface biofilm detection in a single pass.
Target Applications
Shared Specifications — All Probe Diameters
Illumination config
Tri-Spectrum: White + UV 365 nm + UV 405 nm (three-light)
UV wavelengths
365 nm (FPI structural NDT) + 405 nm (biofilm autofluorescence)
Light source
Tri-LED, switchable in-situ without probe removal
Dye requirement
None for biofilm detection — autofluorescence only
Structural NDT standard
ASTM E1417 / EN 3452-1 / MIL-STD-6866 aligned
View angle
120° (3.9mm and larger: dual-view front + side)
IP rating
IP67 — dust-tight, immersion-rated
Operating temp
-20°C to +70°C
Image output
HDMI + USB-C, live feed at 60 fps
Recording
On-device SSD (32–64 GB) + USB export
Metadata
Timestamp, probe position, wavelength state per frame
Report export
PDF with annotated fluorescence images
Controller
Handheld industrial touch LCD, ≥4 hr battery
Lead time
15 working days from deposit (production-ready)
Warranty
1 year
Platform
Videtex — shared with Endodetex medical device inspection
Detection Capabilities
What Each Wavelength
Detects and Why.
The dual-wavelength design is a deliberate pairing of two complementary NDT modalities that address different failure modes in the same inspection pass.
405 nm
Biofilm Detection
Bacterial biofilm EPS matrix
Flavin (FAD, riboflavin) autofluorescence
Fungal hyphae (H. resinae)
Chitin autofluorescence
NADH in metabolically active cells
Coenzyme autofluorescence
Porphyrin-producing bacteria
Porphyrin autofluorescence
No fluorescent dye required. Detection is based on intrinsic biological autofluorescence.
365 nm
Structural NDT (FPI)
Surface cracks and fatigue fractures
Fluorescent penetrant bleed-out
Porosity and void defects
Penetrant entrapment
Weld discontinuities
Penetrant indication
Corrosion pitting
Penetrant pooling in pits
Requires fluorescent penetrant application per ASTM E1417 / MIL-STD-6866. Combined with 405 nm pass in a single probe insertion.
Fleet Configuration
VS-P Interchangeable
Probe System.
The VS-P system is designed for MRO facilities and fleet operators who need to cover multiple fluid system geometries from a single display unit. One controller. One calibration baseline. Multiple probe diameters — swapped without tools, without recalibration, and without additional procurement line items.
VS-P System
One Display Unit — Four Probe Diameters
3.9 mm
Lead aerospace probeLead
Aircraft fuel tanks, hydraulic manifolds, potable water — dual-view
4.5 mm
Hydraulic systems
Military aircraft, naval aviation, Skydrol-rated — dual-view
6.0 mm
Wide-channel / large bore
Naval fuel systems, large-frame aircraft baffles — dual-view
1.8 mm
Narrow pass-through
ECLSS micro-plumbing, UAV fuel lines — single-view
All probes share the same Tri-Spectrum illumination (White + UV 365 nm + UV 405 nm), IP67 rating, and controller interface. Probe swap does not require recalibration or software reconfiguration.
Procurement Rationale
One display unit per bay
Single procurement line item covers all fluid system geometries in a maintenance bay. No per-probe controller cost.
Single calibration baseline
All probes calibrate against the same display unit. One calibration record per inspection event, regardless of probe used.
Interchangeable without tools
Probe swap is a field operation. No special tooling, no bench time, no service call required.
Shared documentation chain
All probe diameters output to the same PDF report format. One documentation workflow for all fluid system types.
Typical Fleet Configuration
Capability Comparison
Videtex vs. Current
Inspection Methods.
Capability
Videtex
White-Light Borescopy
Culture Sampling
Biofilm contamination detection
Real-time in-situ results
No dye required
Structural NDT (ASTM E1417 FPI)
Day-1 detection (pre-MIC threshold)
Fits standard borescope access ports
Single-pass dual inspection
Audit-ready image documentation
Standards & Credentials
Built Around the
Standards You Work To.
The 365 nm channel maps directly to ASTM E1417 and MIL-STD-6866 fluorescent penetrant inspection requirements. The 405 nm biofilm channel is additive — it detects a contamination mode that no existing standard addresses, adding capability without conflicting with your current qualification basis.
Dual-Wavelength in One Pass
Switch between 365 nm and 405 nm in-situ without removing the probe. Biofilm detection and structural FPI documented in a single inspection event.
No Dye for Biofilm Detection
405 nm excites intrinsic biological fluorophores — flavins, NADH, porphyrins, chitin. No dye application, no sample collection, no contamination risk in crewed environments.
Quantified Fluorescence Signal
Fluorescence intensity is captured per-frame and exportable as a data series. Trend analysis across inspection cycles enables early contamination detection before visible biofilm forms.
Fits Existing Access Geometry
The 3.9 mm lead probe fits standard aircraft borescope access ports. Full range from 1.8 mm to 6.0 mm covers every aerospace fluid system geometry. No new access panels required.
Competitive Landscape
Every Competitor Looks Forward.
None Detect Biofilm on the Wall.
The aerospace borescope market divides into two groups: white-light scopes sized for fluid lines but with no UV capability, and UV scopes (365 nm) sized for industrial NDT but too large for fluid system access. No manufacturer currently offers the combination required for biofilm detection: side-view optics + 405 nm UV + aerospace tube diameter.
| Competitor / Product | Probe Ø | UV (nm) | View | Biofilm | Struct. NDT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarus Medical (fiberoptic) | 1.06–1.9 mm | None | Direct | × | × |
| Clarus Medical (digital) | 1.06–1.9 mm | None | Direct | × | × |
| Pure Processing PureClear | 1.06–1.83 mm | None | Direct | × | × |
| Healthmark FIS-007 | 1.06–1.83 mm | None | Direct | × | × |
| Oasis Scientific VC-20 | 2.0 mm | None | Direct | × | × |
| Vividia UV-K-6010 | 6.0 mm | 365 nm | Direct | × | |
| VSNDT VS-UVK60 | 6.0–8.0 mm | 365 nm | Direct | × | |
| Aerodetex Videtex VD-UVE ProFirst-in-Class | 3.9 mm (lead); 1.8–6.0 mm range | 365 + 405 nm | Side + Direct (3.9mm+) |
View Configuration
Why View Configuration Is the Critical Variable
A direct-view borescope sees the lumen ahead of the probe tip. A side-view borescope sees the tube wall surface the probe is traveling along. Biofilm, scratches, pitting, staining, and residual moisture all reside on the wall surface — not in the center of the flow path. This is not a sensitivity difference. It is a geometry difference. No amount of optical improvement to a direct-view scope closes this gap.
| Detection Target | Direct View | Side View (Videtex) |
|---|---|---|
| Biofilm on channel wall surface | Poor — wall parallel to lens | Excellent — wall perpendicular to lens |
| Scratches and pitting on channel lining | Poor — grazing angle only | Excellent — full surface exposure |
| Staining and discoloration on wall | Partial — edge only | Full surface coverage |
| Residual moisture films on wall | Poor | Excellent |
| Foreign objects lodged against wall | Partial | Direct view of lodgment site |
| Cracks in channel lining | Poor — seen only at entry point | Continuous wall scan as probe advances |
| Debris blocking lumen ahead | Excellent | Limited |
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