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Recommended Hardware & Software

This article describes the hardware config & supported browsers/software

To use the Aiir Platform during inspections it is necessary to connect the borescope to your device, which can be either a computer set up or an iPad. 

Recommended Computer Set Up

The following system requirements should be met when using a laptop or desktop computer:

  • 4 GB RAM

  • 30 GB free space on SSD

  • i5 CPU or higher from 2022 or later

  • A graphics unit that allows you to watch movies comfortably

  • Stable internet connection required, at least : 10mpbs connection, latency of 100ms and good WIFI coverage in work/inspection areas.

  • At least two USB 3.0 USB port or higher

Recommended iPad Configuration

The following system requirements should be met when using an iPad:

  • iOS 17 or higher

    • Ensure that your device supports external camera inputs

  • The device has a USB-C connector

Recommended Browsers

  • Aiir supports all major modern web browsers including Chrome, Safari and Microsoft Edge. Please note that Mozilla Firefox is currently not supported due to compatibility issues.

Borescope-Aiir Connection Hardware

To connect your borescope to your device, the following equipment is required:

  1. A Capture card

    1. Magewell HDMI Gen 2, for borescopes with HDMI and DisplayPort outputs

    2. Magewell DVI Plus with VGA to DVI converter, for borescopes with VGA outputs

  2. A video cable to connect the borescope to the Capture Card

    1. DisplayPort to HDMI cable

    2. HDMI to HDMI cable

    3. VGA to VGA cable

    4. We recommend a cable length of at least 3 meters, to support your inspection setup.

  3. A USB 3.0 cable to connect the Capture Card to your device 

    1. This is provided along with your chosen Capture Card

  4. Optional:

    1. A USB presenter to use as a remote to control the Aiir Platform

    2. A USB-C hub to connect your device

      1. The continuous power supply to the iPad ensures that the capture card can be powered and that the video stream is stable.

      2. If you decide to use a different USB hub, please make sure that it is compatible with iPads. If this is not the case, you could potentially damage your device.

Connect the borescope to your Capture Card from Steo p using your video cable from Step 2. Connect the Capture Card to your device using the USB cable from Step 3.

  • To simplify communication with the Aiir Platform, connect the USB presenter to your USB hub as well.

  • If you are using a USB hub, you can connect the Capture Card and presenter to the USB hub

Borescope

Capture card (CC)

Cables

GE Visual IQ (Grey) (Waygate)

Magewell HDMI Gen 2

Connect CC to scope
DisplayPort Male to HDMI Male

Connect CC to iPad
USB-A 3.0 Male to USB-C 3.0 Male

Connect CC to computer
USB-A 3.0 Male-to-Male

GE Visual IQ (Flame/Orange) (Waygate)

Magewell HDMI Gen 2

Connect CC to scope
DisplayPort Male to HDMI Male

Connect CC to iPad
USB-A 3.0 Male to USB-C 3.0 Male

Connect CC to computer
USB-A 3.0 Male-to-Male

Waygate Visual IQ+

Magewell HDMI Gen 2

Connect CC to scope
HDMI Male to HDMI Male

Connect CC to iPad
USB-A 3.0 Male to USB-C 3.0 Male

Connect CC to computer
USB-A 3.0 Male-to-Male

Olympus G-lite Type IV9420GL

Magewell HDMI Gen 2

Connect CC to scope
DisplayPort Male to HDMI Male

Connect CC to iPad
USB-A 3.0 Male to USB-C 3.0 Male

Connect CC to computer
USB-A 3.0 Male-to-Male

Olympus IPLEX NX

Magewell DVI Plus

Connect CC to scope
VGA Male-to-Male
VGA-DVI converter (usually provided with the CC)

Connect CC to iPad
USB-A 3.0 Male to USB-C 3.0 Male

Connect CC to computer
USB-A 3.0 Male-to-Male


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