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At 2M Technology, we stay up to date with the latest technology in structure design, software updates, and electronic component optimization. We work hard to ensure that parts like LCD monitors, camera heads, and cable reels remain interchangeable between older models and our manhole cameras, pushrod cameras, and borehole cameras (also called inspection cameras). This component interchangeability makes it easy to upgrade your system with advanced features at a lower cost. Plus, you can conveniently purchase spare parts from our distributors, reducing downtime and speeding up repairs.
This compact and versatile push camera is designed, developed, and built to meet the toughest conditions. It features a pan/tilt camera head, portable cable reel, high brightness monitor, and optional centering bracket skids to adjust the system quickly to suit pipes DN 60-400. Radio transmitter and locator device is optional to help you locate the right place to dig a sewer trench.
Available Sizes:
| 2MPICPTZ-50197 | 196.8' ft / 60 m fiberglass cable |
|---|---|
| 2MPICPTZ-50328 | 328.1' ft / 100 m fiberglass cable |
| 2MPICPTZ-50394 | 393.7' ft / 120 m fiberglass cable |
What the 2MPICPTZ-50 Push Rod Inspection Camera Is Built For
The 2MPICPTZ-50 is a push rod inspection camera for lateral sewer lines and drain pipes from DN 60 to DN 400 — roughly 2.4″ to 15.7″. Unlike fixed-view push cameras, its pan/tilt head lets the operator stop at a joint, tap, or defect and look around it instead of past it, which is the difference between "there is damage somewhere near 40 feet" and a documented, repair-ready finding. The system ships as a portable cable reel with a high-brightness monitor, and optional centering bracket skids keep the head aligned in larger-diameter pipe.
Choosing Your Cable Length: 60 m, 100 m, or 120 m
The 2MPICPTZ-50 is available in three fiberglass cable lengths. Pick based on the longest run you inspect regularly — not the longest you can imagine — because shorter reels are lighter and easier to handle daily.
| Model | Cable length | Typical fit |
|---|---|---|
| 2MPICPTZ-50197 | 60 m / 196.8 ft | Residential laterals and most commercial drain runs from a cleanout |
| 2MPICPTZ-50328 | 100 m / 328.1 ft | Long commercial laterals, campus and multi-tenant properties |
| 2MPICPTZ-50394 | 120 m / 393.7 ft | Municipal work and the longest lateral runs before a crawler is warranted |
Pan/Tilt Push Camera vs Fixed-View vs Crawler: Which Do You Need?
2M Technology's pipe inspection line covers everything from 14 mm micro heads to full crawler robots. Here is where the 2MPICPTZ-50 sits in the family:
| System | Camera head | Pipe range | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2MPICPTZ-50 (this product) | Pan/tilt | DN 60–400 | Lateral sewer inspections where you need to examine joints and defects from multiple angles |
| 2MPICC-40 / 2MPIC-40 | Fixed view | Drain pipes | Straightforward drain runs where a forward view is enough — lower cost, simpler operation |
| 2MPICC-23 / 2MPICC-14 | 23 mm / 14 mm micro | Small-bore lines | Tight small-diameter pipe where a full-size head will not fit; 2MPICC-14 has a built-in 512 Hz sonde |
| 2MRCPTZ crawler robots | Pan/tilt/zoom on a 4-wheel crawler | 200–1000 mm | Mainline and large-diameter pipe too big to push a rod through |
Browse the full push rod plumbing camera and manhole inspection camera lines, or see the sewer inspection camera overview for the whole category.
Who Uses the 2MPICPTZ-50
Plumbing and drain contractors
Lateral inspections before quoting a repair, with pan/tilt footage the customer can actually understand. Because 2M keeps LCD monitors, camera heads, and cable reels interchangeable across its pushrod, manhole, and borehole camera lines, a contractor can replace or upgrade a single component instead of buying a new system.
Municipal and utility crews
Condition assessment of service laterals, with the optional radio transmitter and locator to mark dig points at the surface before excavation. Inspection footage supports condition coding to NASSCO PACP-style assessment standards that many municipalities require in their documentation.
Facility and property managers
Recurring inspections of building drains and laterals across a property portfolio — catching root intrusion, grease buildup, and joint separation before they become emergency calls.
Locating Before You Dig
The optional radio transmitter and locator pair turns an inspection into a marked excavation plan: push the camera to the defect, energize the transmitter, and trace the head's position from the surface. That single step is often the difference between a targeted spot repair and an exploratory trench.
2MPICPTZ-50 FAQs
What pipe sizes can the 2MPICPTZ-50 inspect?
It is designed for pipes from DN 60 to DN 400 — roughly 2.4 to 15.7 inches in diameter. Optional centering bracket skids keep the pan/tilt head centered in larger pipe within that range so footage stays level and defects are easier to judge accurately.
What cable lengths are available?
Three fiberglass cable reel options: 60 m (196.8 ft) on the 2MPICPTZ-50197, 100 m (328.1 ft) on the 2MPICPTZ-50328, and 120 m (393.7 ft) on the 2MPICPTZ-50394. Most residential and light-commercial contractors choose the 60 m reel; municipal and campus work usually justifies the longer options.
Can it locate a defect underground before digging?
Yes, with the optional radio transmitter and locator device. Push the camera head to the defect, then trace its position from the surface to mark exactly where to dig a sewer trench — avoiding exploratory excavation on repairs.
What does the pan/tilt head add over a standard push camera?
A fixed-view camera only looks forward, so lateral connections, joint gaps, and top-of-pipe defects are easy to miss or misjudge. The pan/tilt head rotates to inspect a finding from multiple angles, which produces clearer documentation for customers, insurers, and municipal condition reports.
Can I replace or upgrade parts instead of buying a new system?
Yes. 2M Technology keeps LCD monitors, camera heads, and cable reels interchangeable between older models and across its manhole, pushrod, and borehole camera lines, and spare parts are available through distributors — reducing downtime and letting you upgrade one component at a time.
How do I get pricing?
Use the quote form on this page or call (214) 988-4302 — quotes are returned within 2 hours during business hours (Mon–Fri, 8 AM–5 PM CST). 2M Technology is headquartered in Grand Prairie, Texas and ships nationwide.
