See more easily.
The XL Go+TM delivers increased probability of detection with new XpertSuiteTM features.
The XL Go+™ Videoprobe® is still one of the most portable and versatile video borescopes on the market today and—with new XpertSuite™ features like enhanced steering responsiveness, improved probe light output, a sunlight readable LCD and optional external monitor—provides you with the best possible quality of defect information. With the XL Go+ you can make better decisions through better defect detection.
Offering a wide spectrum of features designed to make inspections easier, the XL Go+ VideoProbe system provides superior portability, image quality and ruggedness. It’s like having an extra set of eyes so you can quickly obtain the defect information you need.
Feel more confident about your inspections and the decisions you need to make.
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What's New
XpertSuite™ Improves Probability of DetectionXL Go+ has a host of new features designed to help increase the probability of detection. XpertSuite complements the Go's superior image quality to provide enhanced performance to assist in locating and measuring defects.
XpertVision™ External Monitor An optional battery-operated monitor supplements the XL Go+ system. The monitor easily connects to the Go and provides additional viewing by a second inspector or remote observation.
XpertBright™ Readable LCDs Both the XL Go+ and the XpertVision LCDs are designed for maximum readability in strong outdoor lighting, harsh factory lighting or snowy environments. XpertBright enables optimum viewing while enhancing image quality.
XpertSteer™ Probe Articulation Coupled with Servomotor All-Way® articulation, XpertSteer offers quick, responsive steering. When you stop steering the probe stops moving - no more overshooting. A bump steering feature enables tight probe control. A small "bump" of the joystick moves the probe at a small increment for better defect visibility.
XpertLight™ Probe Illumination Increased probe light output improves the image quality and the likelihood of a thorough inspection. The increase in light output also improves performance in larger area applications.
Light output with XL Go 60% increase light output with XL Go+
Portability Plus(+) Superior Image QualityWhether you're climbing a 100 meter tower to inspect a wind turbine gearbox, crawling atop a refinery heat exchanger or creeping under a turbofan jet engine on a test stand, a portable video borescope is essential.
XL Go+ combines cordless operation with a host of features found in systems three times as large. Unlike other video borescopes, the XL Go+ has no bulky base unit, no backpacks, no tethered scopes or power cords to get in the way-ensuring unlimited inspection access and unprecedented ease of use.
XL Go+ doesn't sacrifice image quailty for portability. The XpertBright and XpertVision LCDs still provide superior image quality. In fact, the system's high-output white LED and crystal-clear VGA LCD's give inspectors the sharp, detailed images needed to ensure accurate inspections. An intuitive user interface makes it easy to save still images or record motion video to the internal flash memory or removable USB ThumbDrive. Superior XL Go+ Image Quality
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Guided Inspection SoftwareMenu Directed Inspection® (MDI) 2.0 is a software tool that standardizes the inspection process in the NDT industry. An XLG3™ VideoProbe or XL Go™ VideoProbe® system operating MDI software helps guide inspectors through the inspection process, intelligently auto-generates a report, and organizes their inspection results saving time, improving quality and increasing productivity. Benefits
Military Rugged
The XL Go+ VideoProbe system is constructed to withstand the rigors of the industrial workplace. Shock absorbing materials and seals are strategically incorporated to resist impact damage and to prevent dust and water intrusion.
To ensure top performance in a wide range of environmental conditions, XL Go+ has been subjected to a battery of performance tests. > MIL-STD-810G Portability Packed with Features• StereoProbe®, ShadowProbe® and Comparison defect measurement • Servo motor All-Way® Probe articulation • Sealed housings for Dust and Water ingress protection to IP55 • Integrated Temperature Warning system • Probe operates up to 100oC to gain access faster in hightemperature application where cooling time is needed • Patented Menu Directed Inspection (MDI) software automatically annotates saved images, intelligently names files and creates Microsoft Word® compatible inspection reports. • Tip Map aids inspectors in guiding the tip during inspection. A grid shows the tip direction and helps inspectors maintain orientation or better navigation. • 4 GB Internal Flash memory • 2 USB® 2.0 ports, VGA video out, headset/microphone port • Two- or four-hour Li-Ion battery • Full tip optic interchangeability with secure double threads • Custom shipping and storage case included with system
Standard (left) and Optional (right) Carrying Cases |
Features & Specs
Operating Environment
| System Operating Temperature | -20° to 46°C (-4° to 115°F) LCD requires warm-up period below 0°C (32°F) |
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| Tip Operating Temperature | -25° to 100°C (-13° to 212°F) Reduced articulation below 0°C (32°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -25° to 60°C (-13° to 140°F |
| Relative Humidity | 95% max, non condensing |
| Waterproof | Insertion tube and tip to 1 bar (14.7 psig, 10.2 m of water, 33.5 ft water) |
| Hazardous Environments | Not rated for use in hazardous environments |
System
| Case Dimensions |
48.8 x 38.6 x 18.5 cm (19.2 x 15.2 x 7.3 in) |
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| System Weight |
In Case - 6.50 kg (14.30 lb) Without Case - 1.73 kg (3.80 lb) |
| Power |
7.2V, 5100 mAh or 10,200 mAh Battery Pack AC: 90-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz, <1.2Arms @ 90 VAC DC: 10.2V +5%/-3%,4.9 A |
| Construction |
Polycarbonate housings with integrated Versalon™(JP) bumpers |
| Dimensions |
9.53 x 13.34 x 34.29 cm (3.75 x 5.25 x 13.50 in) |
| LCD Monitor |
Integrated transflective 9.40 cm (3.70 in) active matrix VGA color LCD with XpertBright, 640 x 480 resolution |
| Joystick Control | 360° All-Way® Tip articulation, Menu access and navigation |
| Button Set | Access user functions, measurement and digital functions |
| Audio | Integrated 2.5mm headset/microphone jack |
| Internal Memory | 4 GB Flash memory |
| Data I/O ports | Two USB® 2.0 ports VGA Video Out |
| Brightness Control | Auto and Variable |
| Illumination Type | White LED |
| Long Exposure | Up to 12 seconds via auto and manual mode |
| White Balance | Factory default or user defined |
| XpertVision (optional external monitor) |
Weight: 1.12 kg (2.46 lb) with battery
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Standards and Compliance
| MIL-STD-810G | United States Department of Defense Environment Tests Sections 506.4, 507.4, 509.4, 510.4, 511.4, 514.5, 516.5, 521.2 |
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| MIL-STD-461F | United States Department of Defense Electromagnetic Interference RS103 and RE102 (Navy above deck) |
| European Equipment Classifications | Group 1, Class A: EN61326-1 |
| Standards Compliance | UL, IEC, EN CSA-C22.2:61010-1, UN/DOT T1-T8 |
Available Probe Diameters

Camera (5.0 mm, 6.1 mm and 8.4 mm diameter Probes)
| Image Sensor | 1/6 inch Color SUPER HAD™ CCD camera |
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| Pixel Count | 440,000 pixels |
| Camera Housing | Titanium |
Camera (3.9 mm and 6.2 mm diameter Probes)
| Image Sensor | 1/10 inch Color SUPER HAD™ CCD camera |
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| Pixel Count | 290,000 pixels |
| Camera Housing | Titanium |
Software
| Operating System | Real-time, multitasking operating system |
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| User Interface | Simple drop-down menu-driven operation Menu Navigation using articulation joystick |
| File Manager | Embedded file manager software supporting: File & Folder creation, naming, deleting Store to internal Flash (C:) or USB® ThumbDrive® Copy between USB and C: |
| Audio Data | PC compatible (.aac) file format |
| Image Controls | Invert, Zoom (5X digital) Image Capture and Recall |
| Digital Zoom | Continuous (5.0X) |
| Image Formats | Bitmap (.BMP), JPEG (.JPG) |
| Video Format | MPEG 4 |
| Text Annotation | Built-in full screen text overlay generator |
| Graphic Annotation | User placement of arrows |
| Articulation Control | “Steer & Stay” articulation lock/fine articulation Tip “Home” return to neutral forward-tip orientation User-selectable fine or coarse control |
| Software Updates | Field updateable via USB ThumbDrive |
Tip Articulation
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Length
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Up/Down – 160° min, Left/Right – 160° min Up/Down – 150° min, Left/Right – 150° min |
Insertion Tube

Measurement (Supported Features)
| Features | ShadowProbe | StereoProbe | Comparison |
| Length/Distance | X | X | X |
| Depth | X | X | |
| Point-to-Line | X | X | X |
| Non-perpendicular Length | X | X | |
| Area | X | X | X |
| Multi-Segment Length | X | X | X |
| Circle Gauge | X | X | |
| 3x Zoom Windows | X | X | X |
| Five Measurements per Image | X | X | X |
Languages
User selectable language for on-screen displays. Select Chinese*, Czech, English, French, Japanese, Spanish, Russian, German, Italian, Portuguese, Korean, or factory supplied custom language.

Retrieval Tools
Retrieval Tools
GE offers a complete line of external and internal retrieval tools to remove foreign objects from hard-to-remove areas-without requiring desassembly. These specialized tools can provide significant cost-savings by minimizing downtime and eliminating the need for additional equipment.
Internal Working Tools*6.2 mm probe contains an internal working channel for the insertion of the following retrieval tools:
Small (4.0 mm) and Large (8.0 mm) Magnet
4.0 mm or 8.0 mm magnet tool with 2.8 m (9.2 ft.) or 3.4 m (11.2 ft.) working length. Removes foreign objects or debris by magnetic force. Able to reach inside tight spaces to remove metal and other magnetic objects.
Small (1.4 mm) and Large (3.0 mm) Alligator
1.4 mm or 3.0 mm alligator tool 2.8 m (9.2 ft.) or 3.4 m (11.2 ft.) working length. G. rabs foreign objects and debris with alligator-shaped jaws. Fits into confined areas and grabs onto awkwardly positioned objects.
Hook/Comparitor (F100 Application)
Hook/comparitor cable with 2.8 m (9.2 ft.) or 3.4 m (11.2 ft.) working length. Hook grabs onto an F100 Power plant blade and pulls the XL Go+ insertion tube into the engine Comparitor measures the wear on blades in F100 applications. Required to perform F100 inspections.
Three-prong Gripper
1.4 mm three-prong gripper tool with 2.8 m (9.2 ft.) or 3.4 m (11.2 ft.) working length. Enters into confined areas to close over foreign matter and take it out of the way. Intuitive design for easy removal of small objects in enclosed areas.
Brush
3.5 mm brush tool with 2.8 m (9.2 ft.) or 3.4 m (11.2 ft.) working length. Cleans desired areas by rubbing over the surface. mall enough to enter into tight spaces for cleaning purposes.
Snare
1.4 mm snare tool with 2.8 m (9.2 ft.) or 3.4 m (11.2 ft.) working length. Grabs onto foreign objects and debris and pulls it away, Specially shaped tool snares objects for effective retrieval and removal. |
External Working Tools*Quickly and easily clip external working tools onto small-diameter probes:
Large Alligator
Alligator tool with 7.8 m (25.6 ft.), 3.3 m (10.8 ft.) or 2.4 m (7.8 ft.) working length. Clamps down on items and retrieves small objects of any shape. Alligator “teeth” grab objects and get them out of the way fast.
Snare
4.0 mm snare tool with 7.8 m (25.6 ft.), 3.3 m (10.8 ft.) or 2.4 m (7.8 ft.) working length. Grabs onto foreign objects and debris and pulls it away. Specially shaped tool snares objects to effectively retrieve and remove.
Three-prong Gripper
Four-wire Basket
4.0 mm four-wire basket tool with 7.8 m (25.6 ft.), 3.3 m (10.8 ft.) or 2.4 m (7.8 ft.) working length. Enters small spaces and ?ts over objects to capture and pull away. Basket design allows you to entrap foreign matter and quickly remove it.
Magnet
8.0 mm magnet tool with 7.8 m (25.6 ft.), 3.3 m (10.8 ft.) or 2.4 m (7.8 ft.) working length. Removes foreign objects or debris by magnetic force. Able to reach inside tight spaces to remove metal and other magnetic objects.
Fork and Tine
6.0 mm fork and tine tool with 7.8 m (25.6 ft.), 3.3 m (10.8 ft.) or 2.4 m (7.8 ft.) working length. Inserts into small diameter openings for retrieval of objects in pipes or machinery. Forked shape allows for secure gripping to remove debris and foreign objects.
Wire Cutter
8.0 mm cutter tool with 2.4 m (7.8 ft.) working length. Designed to cut 22 gage and smaller insulated wire. Gullitine style cutter allows for quick and clean wire cuts.
External Attachment Kit
Internal working tool external attachment kit. Kit to allow attachment of internal working tools to XL Go+ diameters 3.9 mm, 5.0 mm, 6.1 mm and 8.4 mm externally. Allows user to utilize internal retrieval tools line with multiple VideoProbe diameters.
*All above parts sold separately. |
Applications
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| US Navy Aircraft Maintenance | Fuel Nozzle Inspection |
Compressor Access Port Inspection |
Compressor Lane Inspection | First Stage Turbine Inspection |
Application Notes
Tube-side feed water heater (FWH) – Heat Exchanger Inspection
Failure in a new feed water heater (FWH) due to over-rolling of the tube into the tube sheet that caused both localized thinning and a stress riser at the tube OD/tube sheet interface.
Aero engine Inspection – 3-Shaft Engine
Some engines are designed for easy visual inspections. However, in engines that have very restricted access severely limits the choice of suitable borescope equipment. Whether the inspection is performed with a videoprobe or a rigid borescope kit, equipment of the utmost portability and compactness is necessary.
Meter tube inspection on natural gas pipeline
The primary objective of this inspection is to determine that the straightening vanes are clear. Fouled vanes can introduce turbulence into the flow, potentially reducing measurement accuracy.
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