Everything you need for confident nuclear inspections. All in one box.
When you’re performing demanding remote visual inspections at nuclear power plants, you need equipment that makes the job as efficient as possible. That’s why we created the Everest Ca-Zoom HD inspection camera. Its all-in-one transport box—and ease of operation—simplifies nuclear inspections, while its radiation-resistant HD camera delivers crystal-clear, high-resolution images. So, whether you’re conducting a remote underwater or in-air nuclear inspection, you can be sure the Everest Ca-Zoom HD camera will help you get it done faster, so you can keep radiation exposure at a minimum.
Minimizing Radiation Exposure: The Key to Safe Fuel Rod Inspection
When it comes to radiation exposure, three critical factors come into play:
- Time
- Distance
- and Shielding
In fuel rod inspections, the water surrounding the roads provides a natural barrier that help reduce radiation levels. With radiation levels as high as 1 million rad/h near a fuel rod, our cameras' exceptional resolution, optics, and illumination allow for safe inspections from a distance. These capabilities provide detailed inspections while keeping radiation exposure to a minimum, ensure the safety of technicians/inspectors and equipment.
Uncompromised Image Quality, Even Underwater
Our radiation-resistant industrial inspection camera is designed to deliver exceptional image quality, event in the most challenging environments. Unlike traditional cameras that can compromise on resolution or clarity when submerged in water, our camera maintains its high-resolution imaging capabilities. It stays above the highest industry standard up to 3.5m submerged, ensuring every detail is captured with precision. With advanced optics, high intensity lighting and specialized housing, our camera can withstand the pressures and conditions of underwater inspection providing crisp and clear images that are essential for accurate assessments and diagnoses.
Remote Inspection Camera: Fast, Precise, and Radiation-Safe
The Everest Ca-Zoom HD inspection camera is the game-changer you’ve been waiting for. This pan-tilt-zoom camera delivers exceptional image quality, unparalleled portability, and intuitive operation. So you can get in, get accurate results, and get out—keeping radiation dose rates as low as possible.
Stainless Steel Inspection Camera: Enhanced Durability for Nuclear Applications
Our PTZ HD30 camera is also available in a stainless steel version. Designed to meet the demands of nuclear environments, the stainless steel housing provides superior resistance to corrosion, radiation, and degradation. This stainless steel inspection camera is non-magnetic and compatible with decontamination protocols, making it ideal for nuclear power plants, research facilities, and other radiation-intensive environments.
Easily Replaceable Camera Modules: Streamline Maintenance and Reduce Downtime
Our radiation-resistant inspection camera features easily replaceable modules, allowing operators to swap them out in the field. This design eliminates the need for costly decontamination and reduces downtime which reducing radiation exposure and saves your company time and resources. With on-site module replacement, our inspection camera helps nuclear facilities maintain productivity and safety while reducing administrative burdens.
Nuclear Inspection Camera Applications
The Everest Ca-Zoom HD is designed to support a wide range of specific inspection tasks across nuclear power plants, particularly in high-radiation and difficult-to-access environments. Typical use cases include:
- Spent fuel pool inspections – visual verification of fuel assemblies, condition assessment, and foreign object detection in submerged environments
- Fuel bundle / serial number verification – confirming identification and integrity of nuclear fuel during handling and storage
- Reactor vessel inspections – internal visual inspections of vessel walls, welds, and structural components
- Core internals inspections – including core shroud, core plate, and upper internals for wear, cracking, or deformation
- Control rod drive mechanism (CRDM) and bottom-mounted instrumentation (BMI) inspections – ensuring safe operation of critical control systems
- Steam generator inspections – including bowl and secondary side visual assessments for fouling, corrosion, or damage
- Reactor coolant pump inspections – checking internal components for degradation or foreign material
- Large piping and transfer canal inspections – examining piping systems, transfer canals, and water-filled pathways for structural integrity
- Hot cell and contaminated area monitoring – remote inspection of high-radiation environments without direct human entry
- Tank and vessel inspections – including auxiliary systems and storage structures within nuclear facilities
These targeted applications highlight the system’s role in routine maintenance, outage inspections, and regulatory compliance, while supporting ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principles by minimizing personnel exposure during critical inspection tasks.
See for yourself
Contact us to schedule your own onsite or virtual demo to understand the full nuclear capabilities of the Everest Ca-Zoom HD remote inspection camera.
Discover Everest Ca-Zoom HD Nuclear Inspection Camera
A: The Everest Ca-Zoom HD stands out with its combination of features: 30x zoom, powerful LED lights, wide dynamic range, automatic adjustments, user-friendly interface, and portability. Many competitor cameras lack one or more of these key aspects.
The Everest Ca-Zoom HD is designed for a wide range of nuclear inspection environments. It's commonly used for spent fuel pool inspections, reactor vessel and upper internal inspections, core plate inspections, and control rod assembly examinations — in both underwater and in-air conditions. The HD10 variant's 60mm diameter also makes it suitable for confined access points. If you have a specific application in mind, our support team offers consultations to confirm the best configuration for your needs. Contact one of our experts.
Absolutely! The intuitive interface and automatic features make it suitable for both experienced and new inspectors. Training time is minimal, allowing your team to become productive quickly.
With its efficient operation, fast setup, and on-board recording, inspections are completed faster. Additionally, the high-quality images enable accurate assessments, minimizing the need for re-inspections.
We offer a comprehensive warranty for peace of mind. Please contact us for details.
Yes, we offer demo programs to allow you to experience the camera firsthand. Contact us to discuss your needs.
No, the Everest Ca-Zoom HD works completely independently without the internet. In fact, it does not come pre-installed with a Wi-Fi module for compliance across all facility types.
We understand that cost is an important factor. Please contact us for a personalized quote based on your specific needs and requirements.
The Ca-Zoom HD features on-board recording and storage, allowing you to capture and save inspection data directly on the pendant.
The Everest Ca-Zoom HD is built to withstand the high radiation environments found in nuclear power plants, including areas near spent fuel and reactor internals where dose rates can reach up to 1 million rad/h. For detailed radiation tolerance specifications, including cumulative dose ratings, refer to our Nuclear Specification Sheet or contact our team for application-specific guidance.