Marmonix MVS-201-8H Short-Reach Video Borescope

The Marmonix MVS-201-8H industrial endoscope pairs an 8.5 mm single-lens camera with a 1 m hard cable and a 4.3-inch IPS screen. It is the short-reach model of the MVS-200 series, for checks close to the access point in car engines, HVAC equipment, and machinery.

For longer reach, the same 8.5 mm camera comes on a 5 m cable as the MVS-205-8H flexible video borescope and on a 10 m cable as the MVS-210-8H industrial endoscope camera. All models are in video borescopes, and our video borescope buyer’s guide compares them.

MVS-201-8H borescope specifications

Specifications listed for the MVS-201-8H:

• Probe: 8.5 mm single lens on a 1 m hard cable
• Camera: 2 MP, 70° viewing angle, 2–10 cm depth of field
• IP67 waterproof camera
• 8 brightness-adjustable LEDs
• 4.3-inch IPS colour display
• 2000 mAh battery, about 3.5 h; USB Type-C charging
• Operating temperature –10 °C to 50 °C
• Certification: CE, RoHS, ISO9001

Choosing the MVS-201-8H inspection camera or a longer cable

The MVS-200 series datasheet lists three cable lengths for the same 8.5 mm head:

• MVS-201-8H: 1 m, 248 g gross weight
• MVS-205-8H: 5 m, 547 g gross weight
• MVS-210-8H: 10 m, 740 g gross weight

Questions about the MVS-201-8H industrial endoscope

Does the MVS-201-8H have an articulating tip?

No, the MVS-201-8H has a fixed single-lens head on a 1 m hard cable, so the tip does not steer. Articulating models are listed in the video borescopes category.

What size opening does the MVS-201-8H need?

The probe is 8.5 mm in diameter, so the access hole must be wider than 8.5 mm.

When is 1 m enough?

One metre is enough when the target is within arm’s reach of the opening, such as an engine bay or an equipment housing; for pipes and ducts, the 5 m MVS-205-8H or 10 m MVS-210-8H reaches further.