Marmonix MDCS-40M/60M Pan-Tilt Sewer Camera System

Use the Marmonix MDCS pan-tilt pipe inspection camera to find out why a drain keeps blocking, where roots have entered a sewer line, or whether a new pipe was laid without cracks before handover. You push the camera into the line from a cleanout or manhole and steer the head to look at every joint, while the 10.1-inch screen shows a live 1080P picture and saves the inspection as video. It is part of our range of video borescopes and inspection cameras.

The system comes in two cable lengths, MDCS-40M (40 m) and MDCS-60M (60 m), for DN50–DN200 pipes. The Ø28 mm head pans 360° and tilts 180°, and is IP68 waterproof to 20 m. The monitor, the reel and the battery are all in one waterproof suitcase. For a step-by-step setup and inspection workflow, read our MDCS pipe inspection camera guide.

What the MDCS does better

• Steerable 1080P head: 360° pan and 180° tilt let you look directly at pipe walls and side connections, not just down the pipe
• Clear image in dark, wet pipes: 1/3″ CMOS sensor, 12–15 adjustable LEDs, 120°–145° view and sapphire glass
• Large 10.1″ monitor with sun visor, readable outdoors in direct sunlight on UAE and GCC sites
• Report-ready recording: video with audio commentary, photos and keyboard notes on an SD card up to 256 GB
• Full shift on one charge: 6600 mAh battery for about 6–8 hours
• One case to carry: monitor and cable reel are built into a waterproof ABS suitcase
• Optional 512 Hz sonde for locating the head from above ground

Typical applications

• Plumbing and drain cleaning: find blockages, grease build-up, collapsed sections and offset joints, and check the pipe after jetting
• Municipal and community sewers: condition surveys of house connections and main lines from manholes
• Building handover and MEP QA: record the condition of new drainage before snagging and handover
• Industrial maintenance: process drains, cooling water lines and site drainage
• HVAC ducts and chimney flues: look for debris, damage and blockages without dismantling

MDCS-40M / MDCS-60M specifications

Values are taken from the official Marmonix MDCS-40/60 datasheet.

Optional camera heads listed in the datasheet include MDCS-D-C40, MDCS-P-C60A/B, MDCS-PZ-C60, MDCS-C12B, MDCS-C16, MDCS-C23 and MDCS-P-C28. Ask us which head suits your pipe size.

How to run a pipe inspection with the MDCS

1. Charge the battery and insert the SD card. Fit skids to the head if the pipe is larger than about 100 mm.
2. Open the case, power on and check the picture. Set the LED brightness before entering the pipe.
3. Feed the cable in slowly from the cleanout or manhole. Do not force it through tight bends or standing debris.
4. At each joint, connection or defect, stop and use pan and tilt to look straight at it. Start recording and describe what you see into the microphone.
5. If you have the sonde, switch it on and mark the head position from the surface with a 512 Hz receiver.
6. Pull the cable back steadily, wipe and rinse it as it comes out, and copy the files to a PC over USB for the report.

MDCS vs other pan-tilt pipe cameras sold in the UAE and GCC

Specifications below are taken from the sellers’ published product pages at the time of writing. The MDCS gives a full 1080P pan-tilt head with a larger screen than the 7–8 inch units, and a lighter one-case design than 100 m systems, which is usually more than building and community drains need.

Which Marmonix inspection camera is right for you?

For short, narrow access such as engines or wall cavities, a handheld MVS-410-8 video borescope is quicker to use. To compare every type, see our best video borescopes buyer’s guide.

Buying the MDCS in the UAE and GCC

Marmonix supplies the MDCS-40M and MDCS-60M directly with the official datasheet, CE and RoHS certification, and local technical support in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and across the GCC. Contact us for a quote, the right camera head for your pipes, and the optional sonde or wireless keyboard.

MDCS pipe inspection camera FAQ

What is the difference between the MDCS-40M and MDCS-60M?

Only the push cable length: 40 m (about 131 ft) or 60 m (about 197 ft). The camera head, 10.1-inch monitor, recording, battery and case are the same. Pick the 60 m version if you regularly inspect from a manhole along a main line, and the 40 m version for building drains and shorter laterals.

What pipe sizes can the MDCS camera inspect?

It is specified for DN50 to DN200 pipes. The standard Ø28 mm head fits 50 mm lines, and skids centre the head in larger pipes so the picture stays level and the lights reach the wall evenly.

Why does a pan-tilt head matter for sewer inspection?

A fixed forward-looking camera only sees down the pipe. The MDCS head pans 360° and tilts 180°, so you can turn it to look straight at a crack, a root intrusion, a lateral connection or a bad joint and record it clearly for the report.

Can I locate a blockage from above ground?

Yes, with the optional 512 Hz sonde. The sonde in the camera head transmits a signal that a 512 Hz receiver picks up from the surface, so you can mark the exact spot to dig or open.

How do I record and share inspection footage?

Video is saved as AVI/MP4 (H.264) with sound from the built-in microphone, and photos as JPG, on an SD card of up to 256 GB (a card is included). Copy files over USB 2.0, and add on-screen notes with the optional wireless keyboard.

Is the camera waterproof and how long does the battery last?

The camera head is IP68 rated to 20 m water depth with sapphire glass over the lens. The 6600 mAh Li-ion battery gives about 6–8 hours of inspection, and the charger works on 100–240 V AC.

Which Marmonix camera should I use for a borehole or water well?

For vertical boreholes and wells deeper than 60 m, use the MDCS dual-view water well camera, which has 100–300 m cable and a side-and-down camera. The MDCS-40M/60M is designed for horizontal drain and sewer lines.