FOTRIC H-Flex Acoustic Imaging Camera

Name: FOTRIC H-Flex Acoustic Imaging Camera
Brand: CTRL Systems
SKU: FOTRIC-HFLEX

P/N: FOTRIC-HFLEXBoeing: COM-18702 (equivalent)

Where Flexibility Meets Precision — 180° Rotatable Sensor Array

The FOTRIC H-Flex (H6Flex) is the industry's first acoustic imaging camera with a fully rotatable 180° sensor array. It lets technicians inspect overhead, ground-level, and hard-to-reach aviation equipment while keeping their arms low and their back straight — reducing shoulder and lumbar strain and, on energized ground-support gear, keeping the operator outside the arc-flash hazard zone. Behind the ergonomics is the same 162 MEMS digital microphone array as the H-Series, paired with FOTRIC's NaviPdM® AI inspection assistant for leak evaluation and partial discharge diagnostics.

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Boeing Tool Coverage

Boeing Common Tool: COM-18702Functional Equivalent

Purpose-built for COM-18702

The FOTRIC H-Flex adds a 180° rotatable sensor array to the 162-MEMS H-Series platform — approved-equivalent under Boeing tool tag COM-18702 with ergonomic and arc-flash-safety advantages for overhead and energized-gear inspections.

Boeing AMM Tasks That Reference COM-18702

Task 20-10-79-270-801Ultrasonic Leak Detection Checks — pairs with SPL-1473 for cabin pressurization, A/C, bleed air, hydraulic bypass, parking brake, pitot-static, oxygen, and pressurized-component leaks (Boeing 737-600 AMM EGN, applicability EGN ALL)
Task GeneralWide-area acoustic scanning where an adjustable-frequency (2 – 50 kHz) digital acoustic camera is called out by the AMM in lieu of a handheld probe

Task references sourced from Boeing AMM documentation supplied by our customers. Coverage of individual tail-numbers depends on the operator's minor-model / revision applicability.

Tool Equivalency Statement

The FOTRIC H-Flex is offered as an approved-equivalent alternative under airline tool-equivalency programs for Boeing tool tag COM-18702. Its 180° rotatable array is a functional enhancement that supports arc-flash safe distance (>90 cm) on energized ground-support equipment while remaining within the COM-18702 sensing and frequency envelope. Adoption requires the operator's own Part 145 tool-equivalency documentation.

Regulatory Framework

FAA 14 CFR 145.109(c)
FAR 43.13(a)
FAA Part 145

Boeing does not certify third-party alternatives. Tool tags are capability specifications; operators and Part 145 repair stations accept form-fit-functional equivalents through documented tool-equivalency programs. Consult your quality organization before adoption on any specific fleet.

Product Details

180° Rotatable Sensor Array

Stepless full-range rotation lets the acoustic array tilt independently of the display — overhead transmission lines, high engine cowls, ceiling ducting, and low-mounted GPU cabinets are all inspectable from a natural, safe posture.

Ergonomic Overhead Inspection

Reduces the sustained arm elevation that drives shoulder injury risk. Traditional acoustic cameras force 90° arm-up posture; H-Flex keeps arms at a safer ~30° while capturing the same overhead target.

Ergonomic Ground-Level Inspection

Inspect distribution cabinets, motor bases, and pipeline undersides while standing upright — no bending, kneeling, or squatting that strains the lumbar spine over a shift.

Arc Flash Safe Distance

Enables inspection of energized components from >90 cm away, keeping operators outside the arc-flash hazard zone defined by NFPA 70E and IEEE 1584 — often eliminating the need for heavy-duty PPE.

162 MEMS Digital Microphones

High-density array delivers the same sensitivity as the H-Series — catches minor leaks and partial discharges long before they escalate into failures.

NaviPdM® AI Inspection Assistant

Approximately 90% of inspector time is spent on repetitive logistical tasks. NaviPdM® automates asset tagging, data capture, and report packaging so technicians focus on judgment, not paperwork.

Acoustic Image Delay (T-FFTD®)

Multi-modal transient acoustic matrix enhances microsecond-level event retention so intermittent sounds stay visible long enough to diagnose.

Leak Evaluation Mode

Instantly reflects the annual energy cost of a detected leak and generates a shareable report — prioritize repairs by financial impact, not guesswork.

Partial Discharge Diagnostics

Automatically identifies surface, floating, and corona discharges with severity assessment — critical for transformers, switchgear, and GSE electrical inspections.

Gray-Scale Background Mode

Renders the optical image in industrial gray-scale so the acoustic overlay stands out even in visually busy environments.

On-Device Word/PDF Reports

Generate finished Word or PDF inspection reports directly on the camera — no laptop hand-off, no export delay.

Field-Replaceable High-Capacity Battery

3.6 V, 9900 mAh rechargeable Li-ion battery delivers ≥4 hours of continuous operation per pack.

Articulate Microphone Array180° rotatable, stepless

Microphone Channels162 MEMS digital microphones

Acoustic Image FOV66° × 52°

Operating Distance0.3 – 100 m

Detection ModesLeakage mode; Partial Discharge (PRPD, 50/60 Hz)

NaviPdM® AI AssistantIncluded

Acoustic Image DelayT-FFTD® — captures instantaneous sound events

Acoustic Image FocusMasks surrounding areas

On-Device AnalysisDirect analysis of acoustic images and holographic acoustic videos

On-Device Report GenerationWord or PDF

Partial Discharge DiagnosisSurface, floating, corona — with severity assessment

Display5" 1280 × 720 IPS LCD, Gorilla anti-explosion touch cover

Image ModesSingle-source, multi-source, hologram

Digital Camera13 Megapixel industrial-grade

Storage CardSD, hot-swappable, up to 1 TB

Battery3.6 V, 9900 mAh rechargeable Li-ion, field-replaceable

Battery Runtime≥ 4 hours continuous