Measuring principle
Magnetic rings fixed to the corrugated guide pipe are linked to the ground and follow the various phases of settlement. There are two types of ring available:
- The “magnetic spider”, named for its shape and used in drilled holes.
- The “ring with plate” used for embankments under construction.
- The magnetic spider is generally already fitted on the corrugated guide pipe during installation of the column, but can also be pushed down after installation.
System overview
The system consists of a probe, a measuring tape or a cable, a cable reel with an incorporated beeper, a number of magnets positioned along the probe guide tube, a bottom element and an output element.
The magnets are linked to the surrounding ground and move up and down following settlement movements or other ground movements.
Reading is taken by sliding the probe in the guide tube until it finds the magnetic field of the ring; at this point, the probe activates the signal.
The settlement column is made from a piece of 1.5″ PVC tube (in 2m lengths), protected by a corrugated O.D. 55mm tube (supplied in rolls).
The magnetic rings have a 60mm diameter with elastic steel plates for anchoring to the ground
The reference magnet is fixed directly to the bottom element. When the bottom is fixed to the ground, this magnetic ring can be used as an absolute reference; otherwise it refers, as previously mentioned, to the top of the column periodically monitored with topographic surveys.
Technical Specifications
| Round Cable |
2 wire cable with Kevlar |
| Graduation |
1 cm |
| Signaling |
Acoustic and visual |
| Dimensions of the probe |
D= 20mm, L= 120 mm |
| Power Supply |
9V Battery |
| Cable Roller |
Roller in plastic material with frame in galvanized iron |
Accessories and related products
| Bottom element |
Complete with magnetic ring |
| Guide tube – probe |
In rods with a length of 1,5 m and 3 m – threaded M/M with connection device |
| Corrugated tube in polyethylene |
Separation component between guide tube and the ground |
| Magnetic ring with springs |
For installation in bore holes |
| Magnetic ring with plate |
For embankments under construction |
| Protection element at column head |
Provided with topographical marker |
Technical Assistance
If you have any requests or questions about our instruments or if you have special needs that require different solutions from the standard, please contact us. Our team will provide all the necessary information and will be very happy to work with you to study, develop and customize instruments and solutions suitable for your specific needs.
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