PET Pulse Echo Tester
The PET (Pile Echo Tester) uses the Pulse-Echo method (PEM) to conduct quick and reliable pile integrity tests (PIT) on sites with a large number of piles. It is an ideal pile integrity test equipment solution for low strain pile testing, fully compliant with ASTM D5882 standards for the integrity test for pile foundation projects.
A PIT test starts when the pile top is struck with a lightweight handheld hammer. The PET’s digital accelerometer captures and analyzes the reflected wave, providing essential information regarding the length and shape of the pile. This makes the PET perfect for performing an integrity test for pile foundation to ensure structural soundness.
The PET is fully compliant with ASTM D5882-16: Standard Test Method for Low Strain Impact Integrity Testing of Deep Foundations and AFNOR P160-2,4 standard for pile integrity testing and additional industry standards.
The PET device (PIT tester) can connect to your MS Windows portable PC or with the Bluetooth version to your Android smartphone or tablet.
The PET package for the PIT tester includes all PC and Android software versions.
PET Main features:
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Easy to use
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Requires little to no training. The system is user-friendly and can be self-taught in just a few hours, eliminating the need for costly training sessions.
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The Smart Trigger ensures fast and accurate results during the testing process.
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High-Quality Performance
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The PET ensures good signal quality with a very low noise level, extending the limits of the pile integrity test method, especially for longer piles.
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Designed for high productivity, a single operator can test up to 100 piles per hour in favorable conditions.
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Computer-independent
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ֿUSB model: Plug it into the USB port of your regular MS Windows portable computer, Tablet PC, etc.
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Bluetooth model: Connect to your standard portable computer, Tablet PC, etc., or to your Android tablet or phone
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Unlimited software licenses
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No plugs, no registration, and no long product ID to type in.
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Install the fully functional software as many times as you need on many devices.
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Compliance and Durability
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The PET device is compliant with ASTM D5882-16 standards for low strain impact integrity testing of deep foundations and additional standards like AFNOR P160-2,4. Designed for tough construction environments, both models (USB and Bluetooth) are IP68 certified, offering protection against continuous submersion in water.
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Good signal quality
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Very low noise level extends the usual limits of the pile integrity test method to longer piles.
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High productivity:
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A single operator can test up to 100 piles/hours in favorable conditions.
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Cost-Effective and Reliable
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PIT price: The PET is attractively priced, offering exceptional value without sacrificing performance. It is a cost-effective solution for integrity tests for pile foundations.
Additional features:
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Fully customizable reports: Full control using MS WORD over report columns and rows, fonts, logo, and much more.
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Includes comprehensive project-management features such as breaking a project into sub-sites, sorting, counting, and much, much more.
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10 years of free software updates
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Interpretation assistance package (Included)
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Dual time-domain (Reflectogram)/frequency domain analysis (FFT)
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Applications of the PET pulse echo tester
The PET pulse echo tester performs low-strain pile integrity testing (PIT) on construction sites with large numbers of piles. The test starts when the pile top is struck with a lightweight handheld hammer, and the PET pulse echo tester captures the reflected wave with a digital accelerometer to reveal the length and shape of the pile. Fully compliant with ASTM D5882-16 and AFNOR P160-2,4, the system suits integrity testing of pile foundations in tough construction environments.
PET pulse echo tester key features
- The PET pulse echo tester uses the pulse-echo method with a digital accelerometer for quick, reliable pile integrity tests
- Compliant with ASTM D5882-16 for low-strain impact integrity testing of deep foundations and AFNOR P160-2,4
- With the PET pulse echo tester, a single operator tests up to 100 piles per hour with very low noise level extending the method to longer piles
- USB and Bluetooth models connect to Windows PCs, tablets or Android devices; both are IP68 certified
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