Long-stroke vibrating wire extensometers
Long-stroke vibrating wire extensometers, commonly called crackmeters, are used to measure the surface movements of structural cracks and joints, rock movements and ground deformations. They consist of a cylindrical body in stainless steel that houses the vibrating wire transducer and a sliding rod connected to the transducer itself through a spring. The two final parts […]
Wire Displacement Sensor
The wire deformometer is usually used to monitor and measure movements in landslides by measuring two points distant from each other. The instrument is made from the protected sensor in a sturdy aluminum box, by a non-deformable wire constantly kept in tense by a tensioning device and a fixing device to fix the other end […]
GEO-PLUG IoT Acquisition Node
IoT data acquisition node based on low consumption and long life of internal batteries, able to detect both analog and digital signals and transmit them to the cloud.
Portable Readout Acquisition Unit
During the installation phases of any type of instrument, when possible, it is always advisable to have a portable readout acquisition unit for the functional verification of sensors, both before and during all phases of installation. The availability of a read-out unit also during the operation of the system protects against the loss of information […]
Vibrating Wire Extensometer For Concrete
The vibrating wire extensometer for concrete, in the ECV-CS, 150/133 and 300/133 models, was designed for direct application in reinforced concrete structures where the machining actions that are carried out in the vicinity of the installed instrument can be quite heavy and invasive and where the risk of possible damage to the instrument itself during […]
Electrical Center Hole Load Cells – Toroidal Cells
Electrical Center Hole Load Cells for tie rods (toroidal cells) are generally used for measuring the stress state of tie rods and reinforcing bars. Load cells of both hydraulic and mechanical type are available, with direct manual or automatic readout, with electrical strain gauge or vibrating wire sensor. Oil cells are also available, with manual […]
Vibrating Wire Strain Gauges
Vibrating wire strain gauges are typically used to measure strain and deformation in metal structures, concrete and reinforced concrete. Depending on the type of installation and use, these instruments have some characteristics which make them particularly well-suited, more functional and easier to install. For strain gauges that measure strain in concrete, we offer instruments with […]
Spot Weldable Strain Gauges
The spot weldable strain gauge is generally used to control surface deformation in metal structures, such as centering, reinforcing bars , piles, pipes etc and in structural monitoring and load tests.Easy to apply, by means of induction welding directly to the structure to be monitored, these instruments are measured from a distance with our portable […]
Hydraulic Load Cells
The Hydraulic Load Cells are intended to be located at the base of reinforcement structures in order to measure the load transmitted to their base. Checks of this type are essential to guarantee the safety of temporary and permanent retaining structures. Load cells are generally installed at the foot of tunnels, below rib supports, bulkhead […]
Shotcrete Pressure Cell (NATM)
To monitor the tensional states of concrete tunnel linings, hydraulic cells of rectangular or square shape are used, also called NATM, associated with New Austrian Tunneling Method, often known as Sprayed Concrete Lining (SCL) and Sequentional Excavation Method (SEM) . This pressure cell is used both for the measurement of tangential pressures in the coatings […]
Total Pressure Cells – TPC
These load cells are used for checking the stress state in earthfill embankments and for the control of the pressure of earth on structures and foundations. To obtain a measure with the maximum sensitivity, the cell is very thin (5mm) with respect to the surface (Diameter = 230 mm) and the instrument has the main […]
DEC5 Portable Readout Unit
DEC5 is a portable readout unit for vibrating wire instruments and thermistors, equipped with internal rechargeable battery, able to read almost all vibrating wire instruments on the international market. The DEC5 is a very simple and intuitive readout unit to use, with immediate return of measured data on an alphanumeric display located on the front […]
“VW-MDB” CONVERTER Vibrating Wire – RS485 (Modbus)
The ever growing need to optimize the connection of sensors to the acquisition units, generally located at a distance from the sensor application point, and, in any case, to simplify the transmission of the detected data, has pushed us to design and introduce in our production range a converter that allows to use and manage […]
Portable Datarecorder DEC3000
The DEC3000 proposed by Pizzi Instruments, is a portable datarecorder unit for measurement, acquisition and storage of data with internal memory, keyboard and display, which offers a wide variety of possible functions and configurations. It is able to read and acquire almost all sensors currently available on the national and international market, such as vibrating […]
Multiplexer
The Multiplexers proposed by Pizzi Instruments are essential accessories in large monitoring projects where there is the need to acquire data from a large number of instruments. With these multiplexers it is in fact possible to expand the number of channels connected to our data acquisition unit CUM3000 , simply adding relay boards with 8 […]
Junction and Measurement Boxes
Our product range includes several specifically designed devices that perform the functions of collecting, switching and measuring for the various sensors manufactured by Pizzi Instruments.The boxes are available in resin as standard and can be provided in stainless steel or aluminum on request. The junction and measurement boxes collect one or more instrument cables from […]
Sentinel Software – for Monitoring and Data Management
Sentinel is software for the management of structural and geotechnical monitoring. Sentinel is a proprietary software of Pizzi Instruments Srl and allows data to be imported from Pizzi Instruments dataloggers, such as CUM3000 or DEC3000, and from other dataloggers on the national and international market. Sentinel enables the management of data directly and locally on […]
VW HUB 2 Datalogger
VW HUB2 is a simple data logger for vibrating wire instruments, robust and with low power consumption for geotechnical and structural monitoring. It can connect up to 2 vibrating wire sensors with integrated temperature sensor. It is suitable for use in harsh environments, thanks to a robust case and the waterproof sealants used to protect […]
Bubble Level Tiltmeter
The bubble level tiltmeter is used in structural monitoring to detect, with high accuracy, small rotations or small variations of inclination in the structures where it is used. The instrument is manual, removable and completely optical/mechanical and guarantees very high precision, difficult to achieve with other instruments. Thanks to a specific design (created by Officine […]
Digital MEMS Tiltmeter
Our Digital MEMS Tiltmeter with MEMS technology sensors is used for the measurement of changes in tilt of a rigid body, in two orthagonal directions. The instrument is fixed in-place and when connected to an automatic acquisition system allows long-term observation and periodic programming. Digital output allows the formation of clinometer chains made from “n” […]
MEMS In place Inclinometer (IPI)
The In Place Inclinometers (IPI) we offer are composed of an integrated system, where power supply electronics, transmission signal electronics and MEMS (Micro Electro-Mechanical System) sensors, are housed together in one probe casing. The instrument is fully waterproof and is suitable for use in conventional inclinometer columns. It is normally used with an inclinometer tube […]
Digital Sensor Inclinometer – Model Digitilt AT
The digital sensor inclinometer system with MEMS digital sensor proposed by us is the Digitilt AT Model of the American DGSI Slope Indicator, with which we have concluded a distribution agreement for Italy. The Digitilt AT inclinometer system includes a digital probe, control cable marked in meters, a cable gate, a Bluetooth reel, the Digitilt […]
High Precision Electrolevel Tiltmeter TILT 2000
Our High Precision Electrolevel Tiltmeter TILT 2000 measures small rotations with high precision, using a high sensitivity electronic level as a sensor. The instrument has its own specially designed base which allows the verification and eventual correction of drifts. The instrument was designed and produced to the requirements of our client: the quality of the sensor and the […]
High Precision Optical Collimator
The optical alignment collimator is an instrument produced by Pizzi Instruments and designed especially for monitoring movement at dam crests. The instrument, of notable optical-mechanical characteristics, with an objective lens of 80mm diameter and 60X magnification, allows optical alignment between two points considered fixed, this alignment defines a fixed vertical plane which allows the detection […]
Measurement target with remote movement control
La collimazione ottica tradizionale prevede l’utilizzo di mire di misura ad uso manuale. Su specifica richiesta di un nostro cliente abbiamo progettato e realizzato due mire motorizzate, comandabili da distanza, che consentono la esecuzione della misura da parte di una singola persona, dando sia la possibilità di attuare da remoto il movimento della mira sia […]
Settlement Plate
The settlement plate is used to detect any settlement, subsidence and deformation of artificial embankments, both during construction and in the management phase. Simplicity of installation and reading, reliability, accuracy of measurement and very low cost, make it extremely popular for geotechnical and structural monitoring in all types of embankment. The instrument can be read […]
BRS Magnetic Extensometer
The BRS magnetic extensometer is used for the monitoring of settlement and subsidence in road embankments, foundations, dams etc. It is the preferred method, when the embankment or site being monitored, is already complete; in this case the settlement column can be installed by means of drilling. The system is composed by a settlement column […]
Datalogger CUM3000
The Data Logger CUM 3000 is entirely developed and manufactured by Pizzi Instruments for applications in geotechnical and structural monitoring. It can read and acquire data from almost all monitoring instruments available on the market today including vibrating wire, analog (voltage and current), potentiometers and pulse etc. Among the instruments readable with the Datalogger CUM3000 […]
Vibrating Wire Rod Extensometer
Rod extensometers are used in geotechnical monitoring to monitor and measure with precision movements of one or more surface points, with respect to points considered fixed and located at different depths in the rock. Reference points are formed by special anchors, fixed in boreholes at the desired depth through cementing or by using special devices. […]
Magnetic Extensometer Inductive Type
Our magnetic probe, of the inductive type is designed by us for use in settlement gauge columns made of PVC, ABS or plastic material and equipped with iron rings positioned along the length of the column. The probe is able to slide along its length and follow the movements of the ground. The probe is […]
USBR Settlement System
The USBR settlement system is used for the measurement of settlement, deformation and ground subsidence in embankments, including of considerable size. The settlement column is purely mechanical with manual data collection. Made of robust galvanized iron pipes, it guarantees great resistance even in difficult working environments such as earthfill and rockfill dams, road embankments, etc. […]
Vibrating Wire Settlement Cells
Vibrating wire settlement cells are used for measuring the relative settlement between two distant points, one of which is sited in a place which is difficult to access, or inaccessible. The instrument is composed of: Vibrating wire settlement cells, piezometric type Reservoir Pre-filled pipeline with deaerated liquid Electrical cable for signal transport Dehumidification cabinet The […]
Mechanical 3D Deformometer
The mechanical 3D joint meter is a very simple and extremely strong instrument that allows automatic or manual measurement of the movements of cracks or joints in concrete and rock, in the three directions X, Y, Z. The 3D deformometer consists of two steel elements (3D block), positioned either side of a crack, on which […]
Removable Deformometer 200
Pizzi Instruments’ removable deformometer 200 is a portable mechanical crackmeter with a base of 200 mm used for the control and measurement of the behavior of small cracks and fractures or the movement of structural joints. It is made either of a stainless steel or Invar body, complete and with tapered reference tips for measurement […]
Removable Deformometer 700
The removable deformometer 700 Pizzi Instruments is a portable mechanical crackmeter with a base of 700 mm, used for the control and manual measurement of the variations in distance between two points either side of a crack or a joint. In the standard version it is made of stainless steel, with a 5 mm range […]
Tape Extensometer
The EN3 tape extensometer allows the measurement of relative movements between two points distant from each other (2m -d -20m, optional 30m) and visible to each other. Made from a rigid load-bearing body, an analog comparator (digital on request), an internal dynamometer that acts as a traction element of a centimeter stainless steel belt that […]
Electrical Crackmeters
Electrical crackmeters, for some applications, may be an alternative to vibrating wire crackmeters. Potentiometric and electromagnetic (LVDT) Electrical crackmeters are currently available .The choice between the various types of transducer depends on specific application and can be suggested by our technicians according to information provided by clients or acquired on site.They are generally used to […]
Float Type Level Meter
The float level meter is mainly used for measuring the water level in channels, for the collection of leaks, in earthfill, concrete and RCC dams. A float of suitable shape and size follows the variations in level upstream of a weir; a LVDT extensometer is connected to the float and automatically measures its vertical movement, […]
Ultrasonic Leakage Meters
The ultrasonic measuring system is often used for the measurement of levels, especially in dynamic regime channels; it is available in various measuring ranges, and can also be used in channels with small levels (up to one meter), always with acceptable accuracy. Easy to install and easy functional verification, it is particularly used in dams, […]
WEIR V NOTCH
Weirs are used for the measurement of flow rate in open channels. The measurement system is constituted by the weir linked with a level meter. As a result of regulation of the flow ensured by the weir, which has an overflow section note, instantaneous flow rates can be calculated using the value of the water […]
Direct and Inverted Pendulum
Direct and inverted pendulums are generally used to measure rotations and translations of large structures such as concrete dams, tall buildings, towers and steeples, etc. The direct pendulum is generally used to measure the rotation of a structure, while the inverted pendulum is used to detect horizontal movements (translation) of a structure with respect to […]
Laser Pendulometer
The automatic coordinometer is used for measuring the position of the wires of direct and inverted laser pendulumeter in the two Cartesian coordinates in the horizontal plane. Pizzi Instruments produces three different types of automatic coordinometers which differ in mode of operation, measuring ranges and precision. They are: The laser pendulumeter model LAC3000, has no […]
Optical Coordinometer
The optical coordinometer is used for measuring the position of the wire of straight or inverted pendulums, providing the two cartesian coordinates of the horizontal plane and ensuring highly accurate measurements with very high resolution. Together with EGS coordinometer, the optical coordinometer is one of the manual instruments produced by Pizzi Instruments. This model allows […]
Electromagnetic Telependulum
The automatic coordinatometer is used to measure the position of the wire of the direct and inverted pendulums in the two cartesian coordinates in the horizontal plane; the measuring range is 100 mm for the X coordinate and 50 mm for the Y coordinate Entirely designed and built by Pizzi Instruments, it ensures high resistance […]
EGS – Portable Electronic Telependulum
Per il controllo delle dighe si è fatto sempre più uso di pendoli e collimazioni a filo teso. Questi sistemi di controllo hanno permesso di rendere le misure semplici e immediate, dando l’opportunità di affidare l’esecuzione delle misure direttamente al personale di guardia. Da queste esigenze è scaturita la ricerca, realizzazione e messa a punto, […]
Staff Gauges
Our staff gauges are manufactured as enamelled steel plaques. Each staff gauge is 1 meter long, graduated in centimeters, numbered every decimeter and provided for wall mounting. Numbered plates (also enamelled steel) can also be supplied for meter markings; they are wall-mounted and installed together with staff gauges. In standard version, they are available with […]
Dynamometric Scale
The dynamometric scale is a precise, reliable and rugged instrument . The instrument was installed on different dams in Italy and abroad few decades ago and still maintains its technical and functional characteristics with minimum maintenance and few interventions of repair. The dynamometric scale is a system designed to detect, record and transmit, at a […]
Water Level Meter – Dipmeter
The Water Level Meter – Dipmeter is used for the measurement of water levels in wells or in piezometric pipes. The system includes : The model with flat cable has a maximum external diameter of 12 mm and can be used with all piezometric pipes normally in use. A smaller diameter head (10 mm) can only […]
Floating Leakage (level) Measuring
Floating leakage (level) is mainly used for measuring the water level in channels for the collection of leaks in dams, in earth,concrete or RCC. A float of suitable shape and size follows the variation in flow upstream of a weir; a LVDT extensometer is connected to the float and automatically measures its vertical movement, that […]
Pressure Gauge with Bourdon Manometer
Pressures gauges with Bourdon Manometer are usually used to measure uplift pressures in concrete and RCC (Roller-Compacted Concrete) dams and also in earthfill dams.Each system is composed by: Measuring instrument (Bourdon Manometer) A three-way tape A connecting element for the piezometric tube The system allows measurement of pressure, discharge of pore pressures .The system allows […]
Vibrating Wire Piezometers
Vibrating wire piezometers are instruments of great reliability and high strength, used for measuring pore and neutral pressures and hydraulic levels. The instrument, consists of a stainless steel cylindrical body with a calibrated stainless steel membrane on top. Together with the harmonic steel wire and electro-magnetic excitation group, this comprises the transducer element of the instrument. […]
Electrical Piezometers
This piezometer pressure cell uses piezoresistive sensors. They can have steel or ceramic membrane; piezometers are available in synthetic material for use in hostile environments, such as the leachate in landfill sites. They are available with different scales and different operating characteristics. Piezometers with integrated dataloggers are also available.The datalogger can be included either in […]
Casagrande Piezometer
The Casagrande piezometer is an instrument used to measure groundwater levels or neutral pressures in soils with different permeability.It is composed by a filter head and one or two PVC tubes which connect the porous element to the surface .Measurement of groundwater levels is generally performed with “electrical sensor”.The filter head of the Casagrande piezometer […]
Ultrasonic Measuring System
The ultrasonic measuring system is often used for the measurement of flow rates, especially in dynamic channels; it is available in various measuring ranges, and can also be used in channels with small flow rates (up to a meter) always with acceptable accuracy. Easy to install and easy functional verification, it is particularly suitable for […]
Piezometric Level Meter
The piezometric level meter is used for the monitoring controls of water levels of small or large structures and is available in different measuring ranges, suited to all types of application. Accurate and reliable; by due to its characteristic, it requires some precautions adaptation for use installation in gutters drainage channels in dynamic conditions. This […]
Radar Water Level System
Il misuratore di livello tipo “radar” è un sensore idoneo per la misura in grandi serbatoi e in piccoli canali, per misure di grandi e piccoli livelli; disponibili con diversi fondo scala, consentono di eseguire una misura precisa ed affidabile e senza contatto con il liquido da controllare. Strumento estremamente valido per misure di livello […]
Weather Sensors
Pizzi Instruments offers a wide range of instruments for meteorological and environmental monitoring to be integrated into geotechnical and structural monitoring systems.The sensors are connected to our automatic acquisition units CUM3000 or DAC3000, also used for all other sensors in a system. This makes it possible to correlate structural data with environmental data, parameters for […]
Thermometers
The NTC thermometer allows precise and stable measurement of temperature over time. Given its very small size, it can be easily integrated into other sensors for determining temperature, which at times is indispensable for compensating primary measurements. These sensors are also used in thermometers for measuring the temperature of air, water and concrete in dams […]
Seismic and Vibration
From 1985 Pizzi instruments S.r.l. is the sole distributor in Italy of GeoSIG Ltd, the world leader in the design and manufacture of a wide range of high precision instruments to monitor seismic and vibrational events. Via a wide range of seismic sensors, digitisers, recorders, data acquisition systems and software, GeoSIG Ltd offers highly customised […]
PNT-G2 Penetrometer
Professor Natale Gucci of the University of Pisa, conceived and supervised the design of an instrument for measuring the strength of mortars.SIGMA Laboratories in Florence were responsible for the calibration aspects, with accurate and professionally perfect laboratory tests; our company was responsible for the design and production.This instrument, of simple design and easy to use, […]
Collimation Accessories
Our Optical collimation system is used for monitoring the horizontal and vertical movements of a structure, today it is considered one of the most accurate and reliable systems available on the market. Completely manual and characterised by high precision mechanics and high-quality optics that achieve the optimum measurement conditions to ensure accuracy of tenth of […]