{"product_id":"ralcam-r406s-endoscope-automotive","title":"Automotive Endoscope – Ralcam R406S | 4.3\" HD Inspection","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRalcam R406S — Automotive Endoscope for Engine Inspection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe R406S is built for one job: getting a clear look inside an assembled engine without pulling it apart. A 6.2 mm semi-rigid probe goes in through the spark plug hole or intake port, and the 4.3\" screen puts the cylinder wall, piston crown and valve seats in front of you while both hands stay on the tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProbe diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArticulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-way, 30 mm steering radius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScreen:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.3\" HD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResolution:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1280×720\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFocus distance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–100 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsertion tube:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 m semi-rigid — holds its shape once bent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllumination:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-lumen LED, adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaterproof:\u003c\/strong\u003e IP67 — water and oil resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecording:\u003c\/strong\u003e Photo and video to TF card, up to 32 GB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Semi-Rigid Matters in an Engine Bay\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fully flexible cable coils on itself the moment it meets resistance — fine in a drain, frustrating when you are trying to push past a valve spring. The R406S's semi-rigid tube holds whatever curve you set, so you can pre-bend it to clear an obstruction on the way in and it stays there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaired with the 20–100 mm focus range, that means you can park the tip 30 mm off a piston crown and actually read the deposit pattern rather than guess at a blur. For a shop diagnosing a misfire code, that is the difference between confirming carbon buildup on the spot and booking a teardown to find out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eR406S vs. N308S — Probe Diameter Decides\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are 2-way semi-rigid automotive scopes with built-in screens. The R406S is 6.2 mm — narrow enough for tight spark plug access on smaller petrol engines. The \u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/products\/ralcam-n308s-car-inspection-camera\"\u003eN308S\u003c\/a\u003e offers 8.5 mm at 1600×1200 with 2 m and 3 m cable options, which suits diesel and truck cylinders where the port is wider and the reach is longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick by access point first: resolution is no help if the probe will not fit. If you want a 5\" screen and a battery you can swap mid-shift, see the \u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/products\/auto-inspection-camera-n505\"\u003eN505\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eR406S automotive endoscope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6.2 mm semi-rigid probe, 1 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB charging cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser manual (EN)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ralcam","offers":[{"title":"6.2mm (0.24in) \/ 1m (3.3ft) Semi-Rigid Cable","offer_id":42405120245856,"sku":"R406-S1M","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/2017\/1616\/files\/ralcam-r406-2-way-articulating-borescope-with-43-screen-8644992.webp?v=1764742115","url":"https:\/\/www.ralcam.com\/en-de\/products\/ralcam-r406s-endoscope-automotive","provider":"Ralcam","version":"1.0","type":"link"}