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CONTENTS
ULTRA SOUNDS
I-SONIC P 11
A5000UM P 12
A3000U P 14
A6000U P 16
SEISMIC EXPLORATIONS
VIBRALOG P 29
A6000S P 30
SYSMATRACK P 32
SEISMIC MONITORING
VIBRAMONITOR P 37
A5000SP P 38
SYSMALOG P 39
SETA SYSTEM P 40
GEO-ELECTRIC EXPLORATIONS
A6000SE P 50
A6000E P 52
MONITORING
DL-8 P 61
DL-8 IP P 62
A5000M-IP P 63
MULTILOG P 64
A5000MA P 65
A5000M P 66
A5000MAW P 68
TERMALOG P 69
A5000T P 70
 Presentazione
A D VA N CED
GEOPHYSICS
IN STRUMEN TS
Molisana Apparecchiature
Elettroniche Srl (MAE), has
been working in the precision
electronic instrument field
since 1982. MAE is special-
ized in the designing, man-
ufacturing and installation of
electronic instruments and
dedicated software config-
uration packages for a wide
variety of inspection appli-
cations and relevant data
processing.
ADVANCED GEOPHYSICS INSTRUMENTS
ADVANCED GEOPHYSICS INSTRUMENTS
ADVANCED GEOPHYSICS INSTRUMENTS
MAE boasts being one of the
first companies worldwide
to develop seismic telemat-
ic networks. Over the years,
it has spread its presence not
only in the domestic mar-
ket, but also international-
ly, thanks to important coop-
eration projects with various
universities and research
centres, both public and pri-
vate. The company is cur-
rently involved in some im-
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ADVANCED GEOPHYSICS INSTRUMENTS
A D VA N C E D
GEOPHYSICS
INSTRUMENTS
portant research projects
worldwide such as the Seis-
mic-Inclinometric Network
installed in Quito (Ecuador),
and the 24-bit Digital Telem-
etry Seismic Network (S.E.T.A.
Project) in Tbilisi (Georgia),
which are being developed in
cooperation with The Nation-
al Institute of Oceanography
and Experimental Geophys-
ics (OGS) in Trieste (Italy), and
the Georgian National Insti-
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Advanced Geophysics Instruments
tute of Geophysics (IGEM) in
Tbilisi (Georgia).
Besides its main activity in de-
veloping digital seismic net-
works, MAE has always been
supporting industry with the
development and manu-
facture of precision instru-
mentation and equipment
devices for geology and ge-
otechnology, as well as for
non-destructive inspections
in the engineering and envi-
ronmental/structural moni-
toring fields.
MAE boasts a wide produc-
tion of portable instruments,
as well as fixed working sta-
tions or stations which are
integrated into a particular
area, tailoring instruments
design and manufacturing to
the clients specific require-
ments. MAE innovative so-
lutions stand out for ease-
of-use, high-tech features,
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maximum flexibility, modu-
larity and expandability.
A training support program
featuring training courses
and thematic courses held in
cooperation with various ex-
perts and university scien-
tists, is constantly updated to
offer in-depth knowledge on
the major geophysical and
geotechnical investigation
techniques.
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ULTRA SOUNDS
CONTACT ULTRA-SOUND SURVEYS
(Direct Indirect Semi-direct method)
The method is based on the propaga-
tion speed of longitudinal ultra-son-
ic waves inside a reinforced concrete
structure. The propagation speeds de-
pends on the characteristics of the ma-
terial such as elasticity, density, pres-
ence of gaps, micro-holes, etc From
the determination of the following pa-
rameters: reflection, refraction, transit
time (T.O.F.) and mitigation of the vibra-
tion energy, it is possible to obtain in-
formation on:
Homogeneity of the mix
Elasto-mechanical characteristics
Entity, geometry and location of par-
ticular faults or internal defects, varia-
tions in time of the quality parameters
of the concrete
Ultra-sonic tests through which it is
possible to evaluate the transit speed
of the pulses (with known thickness
and time) are particularly important.
The primary goal of the Ultra-sound
survey is to record the time of fly (TOF,
CROSS-HOLE ULTRA-SOUND TEST
The cross-hole is a method to analyze
the foundation poles of buildings that,
with the use of ultra-sounds, cross-
hole, allow to carry out an accurate
high resolution test. An ultra-son-
ic wave is sent from a transmitter to
a receiver, which are convoyed auto-
matically by the device along the en-
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Time of Fly) and the following calcula-
tion of the speed. In order to calculate
the propagation speed of longitudinal
waves (P waves), the arrival of the first
wave-train must be found out with ac-
curacy. In order to perform this opera-
tion correctly, the instrument must be
equipped with oscilloscope that allows
to visualize the transit wave on the de-
vice display.
The ultra-sound tests can be carried
out with:
Direct method
When the transmitting and receiving
probes are positioned on the opposite
sides of the element to test.
Semi-direct method
When the E/R probes are positioned on
adjacent surfaces, usually orthogonal,
of the element to test
Indirect method
When E/R probes are positioned in the
same side of the structural element to
test.
tire length of the pole inside the pipes
embedded inside of it, during casting.
The speed of the sonic wave and its
energy are strongly influenced by the
quality of the cement. Therefore, it is
possible to assess the characteristics
and give a tomographic representa-
tion in 2D and 3D called diagraphy..
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SONIC TEST ON MASONRY
The principle of the sonic tests on ma-
sonry is the same as principle of ultra-
sound tests on concrete. The only dif-
ference is the method to produce the
longitudinal elastic wave used for the
measurement: a hammer is used in-
stead of an ultra-sonic pulse. The fre-
quencies thus produced (a few hun-
dreds of Hz), lower than those of the
ultra-sounds (a few tens of KHz) are
able to also cross scarcely compact
masonry walls, such as brick-faced
or brick walls, thus allowing to eval-
PILE INTEGRITY TEST
The sonic echo test is a survey meth-
od consisting in the measurement
of the reflection speed of compres-
sion waves, to assess the integrity of
a pole. The method was conceived in
Holland during the 70s, as instrument
to check the quality of pre-fabricated
foundation poles in concrete, exten-
sively used in that country. Due to the
regularity of the surfaces of the pre-
fabricated poles, the sonic echo test
could be used with a high level of relia-
bility. For this type of test, a compres-
sion wave is propagated until the base
of the pole and is reflected towards its
head. The compression wave is gener-
ated with an impact on the pole head
and the signal recorded by a geophone
is displayed in a graph in real time. If
discontinuities are present in the pole
such as variations of the section or
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uate the conservation state, through
the speed and/or mitigation values of
the wave produced. This type of test
can also be applied on concrete struc-
tures, which sizes do not allow to use
ultra-sounds, because these can no
longer be measured at a few metres
from the source. The sonic tests give
less accurate values compared to the
tests with ultra-sounds, but they can
be performed also on scarcely com-
pact materials and/or at a distance of
a few metres.
cracks, these cause reflections. If the
discontinuities are fairly significant,
such as for example a complete frac-
ture of the concrete, these cause an
almost complete fracture, thus pre-
venting to detect the base of the pole.
In order to execute the test properly,
the pole head must be accessed. The
geophone is placed on the concrete
surfaced, properly prepared, through
a coupling material and by placing
on top a load of a few kg. When the
head of the pole is hit in a selected
point, the impact enables the acquisi-
tion of the signal produced by the geo-
phone, which is shown immediately on
the screen. In order to eliminate the
background noise caused from the
construction site activities, the acqui-
sition can be repeated a few times to
calculate the averages.
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A5000UM

A3000U

A6000U
I-SONIC

SUPPORTED
INVESTIGATION

Ultrasonic contact test

Sonic Inspection on masonry

P.I.T. Pile Integrity Test

Sonic logging

Cross-Hole 2 channel

Cross-Hole 3 channel
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I-SONIC
Digital instrumentation for ultrason-
ic tests through transparency, it can
be used for testing walls, trusses,
partition walls, specimen, laboratory
samples, and other types of concrete
structures or stony materials.
The extremely compact sizes render
I-SONIC suitable for particularly bur-
densome uses, where utmost accu-
racy in the measurement is required,
together with reliability, sturdiness
and compact sizes. Thanks to the
presence of a large graphic display,
the visualization and interpretation
of the data acquired is easy and im-
mediate. Each single wave emitted
by the internal generator is visual-
ized in full and it is also possible to
modify the visualization parameters
to further facilitate the reading of
the crossing speed. The data is saved
on a removable S.D. memory.
The ultrasonic test through contact
is a standardized system in the diag-
nostics sector of concrete structures.
From the analysis of the compression
waves P in the material, it is possible
to obtain the transit time (airborne
time T.O.F.), of the ultrasonic waves
in the material and the transmission
speed of the same waves inside the
material tested. The use of this meth-
od at high frequencies is particular-
ly suitable for compact materials, as
hardened concrete, and on structur-
al elements of reduced sizes, such as
beams, pillars, etc
This series of instruments allows to
assess the mechanical characteris-
tics of the materials, evaluate the
degree of homogeneity and possible
presence of holes, gaps, defects or
building anomalies of the element.
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SUPPORTED INVESTIGATION
Ultrasonic contact test
SPECIFICATIONS
Acquisition:
Signal range: 2.5
Time bases: 1s
Amplifications: 30dB 62dB
Sample resolution: 12 bit
Samples per event: 320
Band width: 200kHz
Filter for ultra-sounds: central fre-
quency 50 kHz
Channels: 1 TX, 1 RX
Methods: manual (with button) or
automatic (repetitive in time)
Probes:
Resonant frequency: 53 kHz
Diameter: 48mm
Excitation peak voltage: 500V (nor-
mal), 2000V (high)
Maximum frequency for pulse emis-
sion: 1 per second
General data:
Keyboard: 6 charge-transfer but-
tons
Display: mono-chromatic graphic
LCD 320 x 240 pixel
Measures display: numeric and
graphic
Power supply: internal batteries AA
type rechargeable and replaceable
(12V 2.5Ah)
Typical consumption: 90mA idle,
170mA when taking measurements
Container: anti-crash, in copolymers
of polypropylene
Operating temperature: 0-60C
Sizes and weight: 23.8 x 6.7 x 14.1
cm, 2.5 Kg
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A5000UM
SPECIFICATIONS
Acquisition:
Signal range: 2.5
Time bases: 1s, 10s, 50s
Amplifications: 30dB 62dB
Sample resolution: 12 bit
Samples per event: 640
Band width: 200kHz
Filter for ultra-sounds: central fre-
quency 50 kHz
Channels: 1 TX, 1 RX
Methods: manual (with button) or au-
tomatic (repetitive in time)
Probes:
Resonant frequency: 53 kHz or 21 Khz
Diameter: 48 mm (53 kHz) ; 100 mm
(21 kHz)
Excitation peak voltage: 500V (nor-
mal), 2000V (high)
Maximum frequency for pulse emis-
sion: 1 per second
Hammer:
Trigger: piezoelectric
Shutters: in plastic and metal
General data:
Recording support: removable SD me-
mory up to 2 GB
Data format: TSV, BMP
Keyboard: 24 charge-transfer buttons
Display: mono-chromatic graphic LCD
320 x 240 pixel
Measures display: numeric and gra-
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SUPPORTED INVESTIGATION
Ultrasonic contact test
Sonic Inspection on masonry
phic
Power supply: internal batteries AA
type rechargeable and replaceable
(12V 2.5Ah).
Typical consumption: 90mA idle,
170mA when taking measurements
Container: anti-crash, in copolymers of
polypropylene
Operating temperature: 0-60C
Sizes and weight: L. 270 x H. 120 x P.
246 mm, 3 Kg
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Instrumentation for the execution of
non-invasive surveys of sonic and ultra-
sonic type with an electro-mechanical
hammer operating on concrete struc-
tures, masonry and on various types
of building materials on site and in the
laboratory. The extensive spectrum of
incoming frequencies analysed, allows
to take measurements on materials
with different mechanical, compact-
ness and homogeneity characteristics.
The ultrasonic test through transpar-
ency is a standardized system in the
diagnostics sector of concrete struc-
tures. From the analysis of the com-
pression waves P in the material, it
is possible to obtain the transit time
(airborne time T.O.F.) of the ultrasonic
waves in the material and the trans-
mission speed of the same waves in-
side the material tested. The use of
this method at high frequencies is
particularly suitable for compact ma-
terials, as hardened concrete and on
structural elements such as truss-
es, partition walls, or other types of
concrete structures or stony mate-
rials with good aggregation degree.
The sonic surveys are carried out us-
ing an electro-mechanical hammer
that acts as trigger and a receiving
probe. Waves on the material to in-
spect are generated on the trigger
hammer, which are then detected by
the receiving probe and recorded in
the central unit. The sonic method is
extensively used in tests of materials
with scarce propagation characteris-
tics, non-compact and heterogeneous
materials in which the distances to
travel are fairly high and they cannot
be reached with the ultra-sonic sys-
tem at other frequencies. A5000UM
allows to assess the mechanical char-
acteristics of the materials, evaluate
the degree of homogeneity and pos-
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sible presence of holes, gaps, defects
or building anomalies of the element.
Masonry structures, brick-faced walls,
historic and monumental buildings
can be assessed in terms of conserva-
tion state, in a quick and easy manner,
limiting as much as possible the exe-
cution of destructive tests. Thanks to
the presence of a large graphic display,
the visualization and interpretation of
the ultra-sonic waves generated is
easy and immediate, the first reading
can be picked and the speed and qual-
ity values of the material tested can
be read directly on the device display.
Each single wave emitted by the inter-
nal generator is visualized in full and
it is also possible to modify the visu-
alization parameters to further facili-
tate the reading of the crossing speed.
The data is saved on a removable S.D.
memory.
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A3000U
SPECIFICATIONS
Acquisition:
Measurement range: 100mV 20V
Time bases: 20ns 81.9s
Sample resolution: 8 bit
Samples per event: 8192 for contact
measurements, 640 for log
Band width: 50 MHz
Filter for ultra-sounds: central fre-
quency 50 kHz
Measurement channels: 1
Probes:
Through contact and sonic test with
hammer: resonant frequency 53 kHz,
diameter 48mm
From hole: resonant frequency 40 kHz,
diameter 35mm
Through echo-test: vertical geophone
with resonant frequency 4.5 Hz
Excitation peak voltage: 500V (nor-
mal), 2000V (high)
Maximum frequency for pulse emis-
sion: 1 per second
Minimum measurement pitch: 10mm
Motorised reels: no. 2 with 60 metres
of cable
Encoder position: no. 2, precision 3.6
Speed and alignment: managed auto-
matically
Hammer (UM model):
Trigger: piezoelectric
Shutters: in plastic and metal
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SUPPORTED INVESTIGATION
Ultrasonic contact test
Sonic Inspection on masonry
P.I.T. Pile Integrity Test
Sonic logging
Cross-Hole 2 channel
General data:
Power supply: 12V DC, supplied by a
specific power box with 24Ah batter-
ies
Average absorption: 1.5A (standby)
2.5A (while taking measurements)
Interfaces available: LAN, USB, VGA
Display: LCD 7 with touch-screen
Operative System: Windows Embed-
ded Standard 2009
Data format: WAV, ASCII, DCS (owned)
Environmental operating conditions:
-20/80 C
Sizes: 28 x 24.6 x 17 cm
Weight of the central unit: 5kg
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A3000U device is a complete sys-
tem for non-destructive structural
inspections through ultra-sounds on
poles, deep foundations, infrastruc-
tural works or buildings. The sys-
tem consists of a computerised cen-
tral unit of extremely compact sizes,
to which it is possible to connect, ac-
cording to the type of survey, trans-
ducers for surveys in direct contact or
motorised reels controlled electroni-
cally, on which probes are assembled
with drilling power, for cross-holes
surveys. The central unit integrates
the ultra-sound generator, 2 acquisi-
tion channels, the control electron-
ics for the automatic management of
the probes when being raised/lowered
in the probing tubes in the cross-hole
test and for saving the data on inter-
nal or external memory of USB type.
Thanks to the user-friendly manage-
ment software, all the functions are
selected through menus that can be
browsed simply, by touching the large
transflective 6.4 touch screen LCD
monitor. In CROSS-HOLE surveys on
concrete poles, in order to obtain the
proper measurement of the crossing
delay of the wave and for the optimal
receipt of the signal, the probes must
be perfectly aligned when taking the
measurement. Thanks to the man-
agement through micro-processor,
A3000U is able to ensure the constant
alignment between probes when tak-
ing the measurement, and in case the
alignment is not achieved, it compen-
sates the speed between the same
probes. The device carries out an on-
going testing cycle of the alignment
of the probes when being lowered and
raised inside the holes. This procedure
allows to obtain the maximum reso-
lution during the acquisition phase.
The data acquired at each single pulse
is displayed in real time on the large
colour monitor, allowing an immedi-
ate visualization of possible imper-
fections in the structure inspected.
The procedure to carry out cross-hole
surveys with 2 channels is managed
by A3000U central unit in automatic
mode. The only operations required
to the operator consist in positioning
the encoders for reading the position
of the motorised probes on the tubes
envisaged for probing and to initially
align the probes on the pole head. At
this point, the data acquisition is en-
abled by pressing a button, it is man-
aged in automatic mode by the cen-
tral unit, and the data can be checked
as soon as it is acquired. Once the test
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is concluded, it is possible to print im-
mediately the test report containing
the data of the probing directly in the
construction site. Using the contact
transducers (supplied), it is possible
to use the equipment in transparency
tests of walls, trusses, partition walls
or other infrastructural works that re-
quire direct surveys or as laboratory
analyser to check specimen, concrete
samples, rock, stony or plastic materi-
als. With the direct analysis method, it
is possible to fully analyze each wave
generated. The instrument can be in-
tegrated with:
- expansion Kit for sonic test on walls
with electro-mechanical hammer
- expansion Kit for I.T. TEST (eco-rang-
ing test) on foundation poles
- expansion Kit for sonic logging on
foundation poles
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A6000U
SPECIFICATIONS
Acquisition:
Measurement range: 100mV 20V
Time bases: 20ns 81,9s
Sample resolution: 8 bit
Samples per event: 8192 for contact
measurements, 640 for log
Band width: 50 MHz
Filter for ultra-sounds: central fre-
quency 50 kHz
Measurement channels: 2
Probes:
Through contact: resonant frequency
53 kHz, diameter 48mm
From hole: resonant frequency 40
kHz, diameter 35mm
Through echo-test: vertical geophone
with resonant frequency 4.5 Hz
Excitation peak voltage: 500V (nor-
mal), 2000V (high)
Maximum frequency for pulse emis-
sion: 1 per second
Minimum measurement pitch: 10mm
Motorised reels: no. 3 with 60 metres
of cable
Encoder position: no. 3, precision
3.6
Speed and alignment: managed auto-
matically
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SUPPORTED INVESTIGATION
Ultrasonic contact test
P.I.T. Pile Integrity Test
Sonic logging
Cross-Hole 2 channel
Cross-Hole 3 channel
General data:
Power supply: 12V DC, supplied by a
specific power box with 36Ah batteries
Average absorption: 2A (standby) - 3A
(while taking measurements)
Interfaces available: LAN, USB, VGA
Display: LCD 10.4 with touch-screen,
optical bonding
Operative System: Windows Embed-
ded Standard 2009
Data format: WAV, ASCII, DCS (owned)
Environmental operating conditions:
-20/80 C
Sizes: L470 x H229 x P351 mm
Weight of the central unit: 5 kg
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A6000U device represents the most
complete and advanced solution for
non-destructive structural surveys
through ultra-sounds on deep founda-
tions, infrastructural works or build-
ings. The system consists of a compu-
terised central unit of compact sizes,
to which it is possible to connect, ac-
cording to the type of survey, trans-
ducers for surveys in direct contact or
motorised reels controlled electroni-
cally, on which probes are assembled
with high drilling power, for cross-holes
surveys on foundation poles. The cen-
tral unit integrates the ultra-sound
generator equipped with 3 channels
with two power levels and the control
electronics for the automatic man-
agement of the probes when being
raised/lowered (cross-hole) and for
saving the data on internal or external
memory of USB type. Thanks to the
user-friendly management software,
all the functions are selected through
menus that can be browsed simply, by
touching the large transflective 10.4
touch screen LCD monitor. Using the
contact transducers (supplied), it is
possible to use the equipment to test
walls, trusses, partition walls or other
infrastructural works that require di-
rect surveys or as laboratory analys-
er to check specimen, laboratory sam-
ples, rock, stony or plastic materials.
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Thanks to the presence of the colour- envisaged for probing and to initial-
display, the visualization and inter- ly align the probes on the pole head.
pretation of the data acquired is easy Once this operation has been com-
and immediate. In the direct analysis pleted, the data is acquired by press-
mode, each wave emitted by the inter- ing a button and managed in auto-
nal generator is visualized in full, and matic mode by the central unit. It is
it is also possible to modify the visu- possible to check the data when ac-
alization parameters to further facili- quired, so as to assess the trend of the
tate the reading of the crossing speed test in real time. It is possible to print
and possible presence of defects in immediately the test reports contain-
the material inspected. With the use ing the data of the probing just carried
of 3 probes with simultaneous auto- out in the construction site.
matic operation, A6000U device al-
lows to save 1/3 of the time needed
for probing, since three relative sec-
tions can be obtained with one sin-
gle rising/lowering operation of the
probes in the pole to test (which must
be tested with 3 tubes). The system
carries out an ongoing testing cycle
of the alignment of the probes when
being lowered and raised inside the
holes. The data acquired at each sin-
gle pulse is displayed in real time on
the large monitor, allowing an immedi-
ate visualization of possible imperfec-
tions in the structure inspected. The
procedure to carry out cross-hole sur-
veys with 2 or 3 channels is managed
by A6000/U central unit in automat-
ic mode. The only operations required
to the operator consist in positioning
the encoders for reading the position
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of the motorised probes on the tubes
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A5000UM

A3000U

A6000U
I-SONIC
ACCESORIES

Sonic Logging

Sonic Inspection On Masonry

P.I.T. Pile Integrity Test

Borehole Probe

Contact Probe

Usb Printer

Cross-Hole manuale 2/3 canali

Adattatori tronco-conici sonde ultrasuoni

Sonsa ultrasuoni 21 Khz

WIN-SONIC

ECHO-WIN
DG-WIN

SOFTWARE

Contact measures test report

Sonic Inspection on masonry test report

P.I.T. Pile Integrity Test test report

Sonic logging test report

2 channels Cross-Hole test report

3 channels Cross-Hole test report

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ACCESSORIES
SONIC TESTS ON MASONRY STRUCTURES
Complete kit for inspections on materials that present low propagation characteristics, non-com-
pact and and also when it is necessary to cover long distances which would be out of reach for a
high frequency ultrasonic system includes:
Hammer with integrated trigger Receiver probe Software Win-Sonice

I.T. TEST - ECHOMETRIC TEST ON FOUNDATION PILES

Complete kit for non-destructive tests, assessing the structural integrity of deep foundations
and infrastructural works by applying the Echometric Test (IT) inspection method. Includes:
Hammer Seismic receiver 4,5 Hz Software Echo-Win

CROSS-HOLE 2/3 CHANNELS

Complete kit for Cross-hole Test on foundations piles with manual modality of investigation
Includes:
2/3 channels encoder in aluminum transport case
Encoder aluminum tripod in soft case
2/3 Cross-Hole ultrasonic probes with 60 mt cable and cable spool

SONIC LOGGING MOTORIZED PROBE

Sonda combinata TX/RX con bobina motorizzata per indagini Cross-Hole su pali di fondazione stru-
mentati con unico tubo di sondaggio.

PROBE FOR SONIC LOGGING (CROSS-HOLE)

Resonant frequency: 40 KHz
Safety seal attachment
Watertight: 150 m
Stainless steel case
Length: 120 mm - Diameter: 32 mm

CONTACT TYPE ULTRASONIC PROBE

Contact type ultrasonic transmitter probe for sonic investigation on masonry, frequency of
resonance 21 Khz.

CONIC ADAPTER FOR CONTACT ULTRASONIC PROBE

Conic adapter for contact ultrasonic probes for investigations on wood.

SONDA ULTRASUONI 21 KHZ

Sonda ultrasuoni frequenza 21 Khz.
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SOFTWARE

DG-WIN
DGWIN is an application for display and detailed analysis of logs per-
formed with M.A.E. equipment for CROSS-HOLE surveys on deep foun-
dations.

Description of main functions:

Exports graphic
Enables graphics to be exported in bitmap format
Exports times
Activates the function of exporting arrival times in a text file
Copies graphic
Copies the graphic currently displayed in the Windows notes

Data
Allows modification or integration of additional information saved along
with the log at the time of its creation. The information displayed is
used to make up the print form and is an important addition to the
graphic.

Log
Displays the last log loaded. If the trace is not completely visible you
can scroll it vertically and/or horizontally
Displays individual wave
Displays the detail of the signals comprising the log.
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WIN-SONIC
The ultrasound survey on contact is a standardized system in the con-
crete structure diagnostics sector, making use of a transmitter probe
and a receiver: through an analysis of the compression (P) waves in the
material, the transit time (T.O.F. time of flight) is obtained for the ultra-
sound waves in the material, the distance is noted and the transmis-
sion speed is displayed. This method, at high frequencies, is therefore
specifically used for compact materials such as hardened concrete or
small-size structural elements like beams, pillars, etc.

WIN SONIC reporting software allows the display and in-depth analysis
of individual wave forms acquired, with the aim of creating a custom-
ized report of the measurements carried out.
A comparison of several wave forms can also be carried out simulta-
neously.
The software is suitable for reporting data of surveys carried out with
ultrasounds in contact or sonic tests on masonry.

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ECHO-WIN
EchoWin is a simple-to-use program, supplied as an accessory to M.A.E.
equipment for echometric measurement.
It enables the display of acquisitions carried out on site and the print-
ing of customized reports for individual tests.
Main characteristics:
- possibility of editing the resulting curve, through the inclusion or ex-
clusion of individual reflectograms;
- possibility of refining detection of the main echo through a graph-
ic cursor;
- modification of the crossing speed and recalculation of the depths
corresponding to the echoes detected;
- addition of operator observations and insertion of further reference
frameworks;
- comparison through multiple windows between tests on structures
with comparable characteristics;
- customization of logo headings on printed reports.

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 SEISMIC
EXPLORATIONS

SEISMIC
EXPLORATIONS
SEISMIC EXPLORATION OF REFRACTION TYPE
The seismic exploration of refraction
type is among the most diffused and
used active seismic methods. This
type of survey has the purpose to de-
termine the thickness of the overbur-
dens (aerated) above a rigid sub-layer
and reconstruct a seismic stratigraph-
ic sequence in terms of apparent lon-
gitudinal speed. If carried out accord-
ing to more sophisticated calculation
methods, it can be used to intercept,
SEISMIC EXPLORATION OF REFLECTION TYPE
The seismic exploration of reflection
type, which is extensively used in oil
explorations, is also used nowadays
to obtain detailed information on sur-
face soils. Due to the high resolution
of the survey, it is used to define the
development of geological structures
in the sub-soil, defining the shapes,
sizes and positions. The prospecting
is carried out by placing high frequen-
24
measure and characterize geo-struc-
tural profiles. Seismic exploration of
refraction type is carried out by plac-
ing equidistant geophones in line on
the ground, and generating seismic
pulses through mechanical inputs.
Then the travelling times of the puls-
es that once penetrated in the ground
are refracted nearby the lithological
passages at different density, will be
measured.
cy geophones in line and close to each
other, sending seismic pulses through
energy (also at high frequency) and
by measuring the travelling times of
the waves that, once penetrated in
the ground, are reflected by the un-
even surfaces that delimit the litho-
logical passages with net impedance
contrast.
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TOMOGRAPHIC SEISMIC EXPLORATION
This survey method is used to identify
physical-geometrical anomalies of the
sub-soil with a definitely higher reso-
lution compared to the other seismic
exploring methods, giving the oppor-
tunity to create an image of the sub-
soil containing all the anomalies, even
the most complex ones, which can-
DOWN-HOLE SEISMIC EXPLORING
This type of survey is performed for
the mechanical characterisations of
grounds crossed during the prob-
ing phase. The technique consists
in the measurement of the travel-
ling times of the elastic waves be-
tween the seismic source on the
surface and the geophones located
inside the probing hole, properly con-
ditioned with PVC pipe or geo-techni-
cal pipe. The seismic exploring activ-
ity in the down-hole takes place by
placing one or more triplets of sen-
sors (horizontal and vertical) inside
CROSS-HOLE SEISMIC EXPLORING
This type of survey is performed
through the physical dynamic char-
acterisation of the portion of ground
between the two probing holes. The
technique consists in the measure-
ment of the travelling times of the elas-
tic waves between the source located
in a hole and the geophone/s located
in another hole/s at the same depth.
25
not be resolved with other methods.
In particular, the tomographic meth-
od allows to reconstruct the geomet-
ric distribution of the elements that
constitute a specific section, starting
from the analysis of the behaviour of
the radiations that cross it.
one of the probing holes and at var-
ious depths, aimed at receiving the
seismic signals generated through
ram on anchored plate. Energy will
be supplied in phase inversion in or-
der to polarise phases S on a horizon-
tal plane H, according to an orienta-
tion of 180. Through seismic speeds
Vp and Vs, it is possible to obtain in-
formation, such as elastic modules
and geo-seismic parameters. Vs 30
can be measured on probing holes
up to 30 metres of depth (O.P.C.M
3274/2003).
The cross-hole is made by introduc-
ing the borehole in one of the holes
and the tridimensional geophone (or
geophones) in another hole/s aimed at
receiving the seismic signal incoming
from the source at the same level. The
elastic modules and mitigations of the
medium between the holes can be ob-
tained from this test.
 Seismic Explorations
M.A.S.W. (Multichannel Analysis of Surface Waves)
The MASW (Multichannel Analysis of
Surface Waves) technique has the ob-
jective to identify variation profiles
with the depth of the speeds of vol-
ume waves (Vp and Vs). The method
is based on the known relations be-
tween these speeds and the disper-
sion of surface (or Rayleigh) waves
observed when propagating through
a stratified elastic medium. The anal-
ysis can be based on signals produced
with a borehole on site by acquisition
device (with a ram or explosion), or on
the recording of the vibrations pro-
duced by far away sources (rives, in-
dustrial activities, traffic, etc).
In the first case, we are talking about
active MASW, with which it is possi-
ble to explore a few tens of metres of
sub-soil, and in the second case, we
are talking about passive MASW, that
S.A.S.W. (Spectral Analysis of Surface Waves)
The Spectral analysis of Surface Waves
SASW allows to determine the speed
profile of the shear waves of a partic-
ular ground. The method is based on
the use of the dispersive properties
of surface waves (Rayleigh) generat-
ed by a surface impulsive input. The
depths explored vary from a few cen-
timetres (road floors) to a few tens of
metres. SASW is carried out by plac-
ing 2 geophones in line, in the ground,
with oscillation frequency from 14
to 1 Hz, and registering the seismo-
grams. The speeds profile of waves Vs
26
allows to reach greater depths, in par-
ticular conditions.
Passive MA.S.W. is used with the pur-
pose to obtain a speed profile 1D of
the elastic waves of cut S. The tech-
nique consists in the recording of the
seismic noise in temporal windows
and following study of the signal
processed. It is carried out by arrang-
ing a bidimensional geophonic chain
with low resonant frequency in line
or in array (circular and irregular ge-
ometries) and measuring the environ-
mental noise. From the F-K analysis
(frequency-space) of the wave-trains,
it is possible to obtain a dispersion
curve of surface waves that leads
to the calculation of the speed pro-
file of the shear waves and estimate
of a coverage in relation to the semi-
space.
is obtained from studying the phase
speeds of Rayleigh waves. The data
elaboration consists in determining
the Coherence function, the Cross
Power Spectrum phase and the con-
struction of the dispersion curves
of the Speed during the experimen-
tal phase in depth. In conclusion, the
propagation phenomenon of the sur-
face waves is simulated with the pur-
pose to identify the rigidity profile
reproduced by the experimental dis-
persion curve.
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PASSIVE SEISMIC EXPLORATION FOR THE EVALUATION OF THE
LOCAL SEISMIC RESPONSE MICRO EARTHQUAKES
This technique is used to obtain infor-
mation concerning possible dynamic
amplification effects of seismic waves
in emersion . It is based on the re-
cording of the background noise in
the time domain and following elab-
oration of the signals frequencies in
the domain. It is carried out by plac-
ing a tridimensional geophone on the
ground with low frequency response
and by recording the seismic noise in
different temporal windows. Later on,
NAKAMURA METHOD
A significant part of the damages ob-
served in destructive earthquakes all
over the world is associated with the
amplification of seismic waves due to
the effects of the local site. The analy-
sis of the site response is therefore es-
sential in the evaluation of the seismic
risk in areas subject to earthquakes.
In order to evaluate the effects of the
local site, a series of surveys must be
carried out. Among the empiric meth-
ods, the method of spectrum analy-
ses H/V on environmental vibrations is
one of the most common. The meth-
od, also called Nakamura technique
SEISMIC MONITORING
Seismic monitoring is carried out in ar-
eas subject to risks related to a seis-
mogenic activity, by acquiring the
seisms with time and recording the
seismograms. Seismic stations are
used able to record in threshold or
continuous type, and low frequen-
cy geophones or seismic accelerom-
eters. The recording in the long peri-
27
the study of the spectrums obtained
from the convolution of the frequen-
cy of the signal recorded in the do-
main for the three components of the
ground motion and the application
of techniques on spectrum analysis
(H/V), allows to define and measure
possible local seismic amplifications
and the seismic frequency of the
site. The measurements of the micro-
earthquake can also be taken in linear
arrays for the localization of faults.
(Nakamura, 1989), was introduced by
Nogoshi and Igarashi (1971) based on
the initial studies of Kanai and Tanaka
(1961). Since then, many researchers
worldwide performed a large number
of applications.
An important requirement to carry out
the H/ V method consists in a fairly good
knowledge of seismology combined
with basic information on local geolog-
ical conditions supported by geo-phys-
ical and geo-technical data. The meth-
od is generally applied in micro-zoning
studies and in the analysis of the local
response of specific sites.
od, of the earthquakes relative to a
site or fairly large area allows to con-
figure the seismic scenario of an area
and evaluate the risk and vulnerabil-
ity conditions. If the monitoring ac-
tivity is supported by specific knowl-
edge of geological and geo-technical
type, we are talking about seismic Mi-
cro-zoning.
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SYSMATRACK
VIBRALOG

A6000S
SUPPORTED
INVESTIGATION

Seismic refraction investigation

Seismic riflession investigation

Seismic tomography

Down-hole / Cross-hole

M.A.S.W. / S.A.S.W. / Re.Mi.

Passive seismic acquisition

Seismic vibration monitoring

Nakamura method
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VIBRALOG
SUPPORTED INVESTIGATION
Passive seismic acquisition
Seismic vibration monitoring
Nakamura method

24 bit seismograph for passive seis-
mic activity, particularly indicated
for recording micro-earthquakes or
seismic vibrations. The data acquisi-
tion methods (timed or with trigger
threshold) are set through the soft-
ware easily and quickly. Equipped
with graphic display, keyboard, mem-
ory support of Secure Digital (S.D.)
type and internal battery, seismo-
graph VIBRALOG is particularly easy
to use also in less favourable envi-
ronments and conditions.
Thanks to the MAE data acquisition
and conversion card, based on one
single A/D signal converter for each
inlet channel (SST technology), it al-
mae-srl.it /go/vibralog
SPECIFICATIONS
lows to obtain the best possible res-
olution when acquiring the data for
each single inlet channel and it al-
lows to record and graphically visu-
alize up to 4 channels coming from
seismic sensors (with single compo-
nent or tridimensional).
Thanks to its dynamic characteris-
tics, the instrument is particular-
ly suitable to determine the reso-
nance frequency of the site, through
the H/V ratio method and to acquire
transitional events (caused by nat-
ural seismicity or human activities)
with the purpose to calculate the
maximum speeds of the stresses suf-
fered by a structure.
Converters: 24 bit resolution, sigma- delta
technology
Dynamic range: 144 dB (theoretical)
Maximum distortion: +/-0.0010%
Band width: 2Hz-30KHz
Common mode rejection: 110dB at 60Hz
Diaphony: -120dB at 20Hz
Noise threshold of the programmable ampli-
fier: 27nV
Maximum range of inlet signal: +/-5V
Inlet impedance at 1000 samples/second:
20M
Amplification levels: 0dB, 6dB, 12dB, 18dB,
24dB, 30dB, 36dB that can be set singularly
for each channel
Anti-alias filter: -3dB, 80% of Nyquist fre-
quency, -80dB
Pre-trigger time: from 1% to 50% of the event
duration
Sampling frequencies 100, 500, 1000, 2000
samples per second; 250c/s in continuous re-
cording
Sampling intervals: 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, 10.0 ms
Length of the event recorded: from 512 to
21504 samples (215sec. at 100c/s or 10.7sec.
at 2000c/s). Depending on SD capacity in con-
tinuous recording
Delay: not available
Channels: 3 + 1 optional. Possibility to use
from 1 to the maximum number of channels
installed for each acquisition
Test on instruments: only in the laboratory.
Internal self-calibration of the converters pri-
or to each acquisition
Digital filters: selected automatically based
on the sampling frequency
Data storage: on removable SD memory, up
to 2 GB
Trigger: 10 threshold levels for each channel
(minimum 8mV max. 5V). Up to 3 coinci-
dence combinations between channels
Data format: SEG-2 standard (32-bit long in-
teger), BIN convertible in ASCII
Power supply: 12V DC. Internal batteries of
2.5Ah. Average absorption: 150mA.
Environmental conditions: -20/80C
Display: mono-chromatic graphic LCD 320 x
240 pixel
Keyboard: 6 charge-transfer buttons
Sizes: 23.8 x 6.7 x 14.1 cm
Weight: 1.4 Kg (cables and sensors excluded)
 Seismic Explorations
A6000S
SPECIFICATIONS
Converters: 24 bit resolution, sigma-delta
technology
Dynamic range: 144 dB (theoretical)
Maximum distortion: +/-0.0010%
Band width: 2Hz-30KHz
Common mode rejection: 110 dB at 60 Hz
Diaphony: -120dB at 20 Hz
Noise threshold of the programmable am-
plifier 27nV
Trigger precision: 1/30 of the sampling time
Maximum range of inlet signal: +/-5V
Inlet impedance at 1000 samples/second:
20Mohm
Amplification levels: 0 dB, 6 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB,
24 dB, 30 dB, 36 dB that can be set singular-
ly for each channel or for groups of channels
that can be organized freely
Anti-alias filter: -3dB, 80% of Nyquist fre-
quency, -80dB
Pre-trigger time: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 50, 100, 200,
300, 400, 500ms
Sampling intervals: 1/30, 1/15, 1/7.5, 1/3.75,
0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 10.0, 20.0 ms
Number of samples per event: set from 1024
to 43520 with increases of 512
Interfaces available: LAN, USB, VGA
Channels: configurations of 12, 24 or 36
channels. Possibility to use from 1 to the
maximum number of channels installed for
each acquisition
Test on instruments: only in the laboratory
Internal self-calibration of the converters
prior to each acquisition
Digital filters: selected automatically based
on the sampling frequency
Geophone tests: automatic check to identify
interruptions of cables or broken geophones
or in short circuit. Real time visualization of
the signals coming from the geophones
30
SUPPORTED INVESTIGATION
Seismic refraction investigation
Seismic riflession investigation
Seismic tomography
Down-hole / Cross-hole
M.A.S.W. / S.A.S.W. / Re.Mi.
Passive seismic acquisition
Seismic vibration monitoring
Nakamura method
Data storage: inside an internal FLASH mem-
ory (up to 3GB available) and/or on remova-
ble pen-drive USB
Trigger: positive, negative (optional with
contact lock) with threshold regulated
through a software
Data format: SEG-2 standard (32-bit long in-
teger) or ASCII
Power supply: 12V DC, supplied by a specif-
ic re-chargeable power box. Average absorp-
tion: 1.5A
Display: LCD 10.4 with touch-screen, opti-
cal bonding
Sizes and weight: 40.4x17.4x33 cm, 5 Kg (ca-
bles and sensors excluded)
Environmental conditions: -20/80C
Operative System: Windows Embedded
Standard 2009
Display optical bounding
 Mae
MAE A6000S 24-bit seismograph for
seismic prospecting stands out for its
data acquisition platform of last gen-
eration combined to the user-friendly
operative system structured in men-
us that can be browsed, with differ-
ent functions according to the type
of seismic probing selected by sim-
ply touching the colour, touch-screen
monitor of large sizes.
The main characteristic of this se-
ries of seismographs is the 24-bit
resolution for each single channel.
This result is achieved thanks to the
adoption of a new, 24 bit, MAE data
acquisition card that uses an A/D dig-
ital converter for each inlet channel
of the seismograph (SST technolo-
gy). The adoption of this architecture
renders A6000S ideal for all types of
31
active and passive seismic prospect- ternal, solid state hard disk, for bet-
ing, and for structural surveys and in- ter protection in case of collisions, or
spections on buildings and infrastruc- on an external USB memory.
tural works (acquisition of vibrations
with accelerometers or low frequen-
cy seismic sensors, tomographic sur-
veys, etc).
Thanks to the great versatility and
numerous automatic, pre-acquisition
checking procedures, from the proper
connection of the geophones to the
analysis of the noise relative to the
site inspected, the data acquisition
is always particularly easy to handle
by anybody. It is also possible to car-
ry out a first analysis of the data ac-
quired, also for single wave, directly
on site, visualizing the seismograms
in details, with just a few simple op-
erations. The data is saved on an in-
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SYSMATRACK
SUPPORTED INVESTIGATION
Seismic refraction investigation
Seismic riflession investigation
Down-hole / Cross-hole
M.A.S.W. / S.A.S.W. / Re.Mi.

24 bit seismograph for seismic pros-
pecting with refraction, reflection sur-
vey, active and passive MASW (Re.Mi.),
SASW, Down-hole, Cross-hole meth-
ods. The unit is equipped with acqui-
sition card with 24 bit resolution and
is available in the 12-channel version
that can be extended to 24. Two 24-
pole connectors for the seismic cables
of 12 channels each, the connector for
the starter, the external 12 V supply
SPECIFICATIONS
and the USB interface to connect the
notebook or PC for the management
of the instrumentation (not supplied)
are located on the front panel. All pa-
rameters relative to the type of seis-
mic survey that is carried out easi-
ly and quickly, are set up through the
Sysmatrack Manager software, that
can be installed on any PC or notebook
connected to the acquisition unit.
Converters: 24 bit resolution, sigma- delta
technology
Dynamic range: 144 dB (theoretical)
Maximum distortion: +/-0.0010%
Band width: 2Hz-30KHz
Common mode rejection:
Diaphony: -120dB at 20 Hz
Noise threshold of the programmable am-
plifier 27nV
Trigger precision: 1/30 of the sampling time
Maximum range of inlet signal: +/-5V
Inlet impedance at 1000 samples/second:
20Mohm
Amplification levels: 0 dB, 6 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB,
24 dB, 30 dB, 36 dB that can be set singular-
ly for each channel or for groups of channels
that can be organized freely
Anti-alias filter: -3dB, 80% of Nyquist fre-
quency, -80dB
Pre-trigger time: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 50, 100, 200,
300, 400, 500ms
Sampling intervals: 1/15, 1/7.5, 1/3.75, 0.5,
1.0, 2.0, 10.0, 20.0 ms
Number of samples per event: set from 1024
to 43520 with increases of 512
Delay: not available
Interfaces available: USB (it requires a con-
trol PC)
Channels: configurations of 12, 24 chan-
nels. Possibility to use from 1 to the maxi-
mum number of channels installed for each
acquisition
Test on instruments: only in the laboratory
Internal self-calibration of the converters
prior to each acquisition
Digital filters: selected automatically based
on the sampling frequency
Geophone tests: automatic check to identify
interruptions of cables or broken geophones
or in short circuit. Real time visualization of
the signals coming from the geophones
Data storage: in the mass memories of the
control PC
Trigger: positive, negative (optional with
contact lock) with threshold regulated
through a software
Data format: SEG-2 standard (32-bit long in-
teger) or ASCII
Power supply: 12V DC, supplied by a specif-
ic re-chargeable power box. Average absorp-
tion: 250mA
Environmental conditions: -20/80 C
Compatible Operative Systems: Windows XP,
Windows Vista, Windows7 of 32bit

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SYSMATRACK
VIBRALOG

A6000S
ACCESSORIES

24-BIT Seismic tomography KIT

S3 3D down-hole sensor

S5 5D down-hole sensor

S3S 3D 4.5 Hz surface sensor

S3S2 3D 2 Hz surface sensor

S3SA 3D accelerometric surface sensor

SSA Accelerometer

Seismic Cable 12 socket

Geophones 4,5/10/14 HZ

Piezoelcetric seismic sensor

ESP2 seismic source

USB Printer
PS-LAB

SOFTWARE

Seismic refraction data elaboration

Down-hole / Cross-hole data elaboration

 SEISMIC
MONITORING
 Seismic Monitoring 36

VIBRAMONITOR

SETA SYSTEM

SYSMALOG
A500SP
SUPPORTED
INVESTIGATION

Passive seismic acquisition

Seismological studies

Seismic vibration monitoring

Nakamura method

Territorial seismic monitoring

 Mae
VIBRAMONITOR
24 bit seismograph studied specifical-
ly for monitoring explosions in mines
or quarries, particularly indicated for
recording seismic vibrations.
The data acquisition methods (timed
or with trigger threshold) are set
through the software easily and quick-
ly. Equipped with graphic display, key-
board, memory support of Secure Dig-
ital (S.D.) type and internal battery,
seismograph VIBRAMONITOR is partic-
ularly easy to use also in less favoura-
ble environments and conditions.
mae-srl.it /go/vibramonitor
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SUPPORTED INVESTIGATION
Passive seismic acquisition
Seismic vibration monitoring
SPECIFICATIONS
Thanks to the MAE data acquisition
and conversion card, based on one
single A/D signal converter for each
inlet channel (SST technology), it al-
lows to obtain the best possible res-
olution when acquiring the data for
each single inlet channel and it allows
to record and graphically visualize up
to 4 channels, 3 of which coming from
seismic sensors (with single compo-
nent or tridimensional), and the re-
maining ones from the sound impact
detector.
Converters: 24 bit resolution, sigma- delta
technology
Dynamic range: 144 dB (theoretical)
Maximum distortion: +/-0.0010%
Band width: 2Hz-30KHz
Common mode rejection: 110dB at 60Hz
Diaphony: -120dB at 20Hz
Noise threshold of the programmable ampli-
fier 27nV
Maximum range of inlet signal: +/-5V
Inlet impedance at 1000 samples/second:
20M
Amplification levels: 0dB, 6dB, 12dB, 18dB,
24dB, 30dB, 36dB that can be set singularly
for each channel
Anti-alias filter: -3dB, 80% of Nyquist fre-
quency, -80dB
Pre-trigger time: from 1% to 50% of the event
duration
Sampling frequencies 100, 500, 1000, 2000
samples per second; 250c/s in continuous re-
cording
Sampling intervals: 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, 10.0 ms
Length of the event recorded: from 512 to
21504 samples (215sec. at 100c/s or 10.7sec.
at 2000c/s). Depending on SD capacity in con-
tinuous recording
Delay: not available
Channels: 3 seismic + 1 acoustic. Possibility to
use from 1 to the maximum number of chan-
nels installed for each acquisition
Dynamic range of microphone: 106-142dB
Test on instruments: only in the laboratory.
Internal self-calibration of the converters pri-
or to each acquisition
Digital filters: selected automatically based
on the sampling frequency
Data storage: on removable SD memory, up
to 2 GB
Trigger: 10 threshold levels for each channel
(minimum 8mV max. 5V). Up to 3 coinci-
dence combinations between channels
Data format: SEG-2 standard (32-bit long in-
teger), BIN convertible in ASCII
Power supply: 12V DC. Internal batteries of
2.5Ah. Average absorption: 150mA. Envis-
aged for external power supply
Environmental conditions: -20/80C
Display: mono-chromatic graphic LCD 320 x
240 pixel
Keyboard: 6 charge-transfer buttons
Sizes: 23.8 x 6.7 x 14.1 cm
Weight: 1.4 Kg (cables and sensors excluded)
 Seismic Monitoring
A5000SP
24-bit seismograph for passive seis-
mic exploring, particularly suitable
for monitoring seismic vibrations in
buildings and infra-structural works,
for dynamic studies of the structures
or seismic monitoring of ground are-
as. A5000SP is an independent sta-
tion for the detection and record-
ing of seismic events in automatic
mode. The data acquisition methods
(timed or with trigger threshold) are
set through the software easily and
quickly. Equipped with graphic dis-
play, keyboard, memory support of
Secure Digital (S.D.) type and inter-
nal battery, A5000SP seismograph
is particularly easy to use also in ex-
treme environments and conditions.
Using the kit for long-term installa-
tions, with external battery and so-
lar panel, available upon request, it
is possible to carry out ongoing seis-
mic monitoring activities in a simple
and quick manner, also in remote ar-
38
SUPPORTED INVESTIGATION
Passive seismic acquisition
Seismic vibration monitoring
Nakamura method
SPECIFICATIONS
eas without electric power. It is also
possible to equip the instrument
with integrated GSM module to con-
nect online from a remote station and
download the data contained in the
unit. The management software also
allows to manage calls or alarm mes-
sages triggered from exceeding the
pre-set alarm thresholds. Thanks to
the innovative architecture of MAE
data acquisition card based on the
adoption of a single A/D signal con-
verter for each inlet channel (SST), it
is possible to achieve a 24-bit resolu-
tion in data acquisition for each single
inlet channel. This way it is possible to
acquire, register and graphically visu-
alize up to 8 analogue signals coming
from seismic sensors or accelerome-
ters (with single component or tridi-
mensional). The high sampling reso-
lution obtained and the elaboration
with 32-bit arithmetic ensure utmost
measurement stability and accuracy.
Converters: 24 bit resolution, sigma- delta
technology
Dynamic range: 144 dB (theoretical)
Maximum distortion: +/-0.0010%
Band width: 2Hz-30KHz
Common mode rejection: 110dB at 60Hz
Diaphony: -120dB at 20Hz
Noise threshold of the programmable ampli-
fier 27nV
Maximum range of inlet signal: +/-5V
Inlet impedance at 1000 samples/second:
20M
Amplification levels: 0dB, 6dB, 12dB, 18dB,
24dB, 30dB, 36dB that can be set singularly
for each channel
Anti-alias filter: -3dB, 80% of Nyquist frequen-
cy, -80dB
Pre-trigger time: from 1% to 50% of the event
duration
Sampling frequencies 100, 500, 1000, 2000
samples per second; 250c/s in continuous re-
cording
Sampling intervals: 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, 10.0 ms
Length of the event recorded: from 512 to
21504 samples (215sec. at 100c/s or 10.7sec.
at 2000c/s). Depending on SD capacity in con-
tinuous recording
Delay: not available
Interfaces available: GSM (optional)
Channels: 8. Possibility to use from 1 to the
maximum number of channels installed for
each acquisition
Test on instruments: in the laboratory. Inter-
nal self-calibration of the converters prior to
each acquisition
Digital filters: selected automatically based
on the sampling frequency
Data storage: on removable SD memory, up
to 2 GB
Trigger: 10 threshold levels for each channel
(minimum 8mV max. 5V). Up to 3 coinci-
dence combinations between channels.
Data format: SEG-2 standard (32-bit long in-
teger), BIN convertible in ASCII
Power supply: 12V DC. Internal battery of
7.2Ah. Average absorption: 200mA. Envisaged
for external power supply or solar panel
Environmental conditions: -20/80 C
Display: mono-chromatic graphic LCD 320 x
240 pixel
Keyboard: 24 charge-transfer buttons
Sizes: 28 x 24.6 x 17 cm
Weight: 3.6 Kg (cables and sensors excluded)
mae-srl.it /go/A5000SP
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SYSMALOG
SUPPORTED INVESTIGATION
Passive seismic acquisition
Seismological studies
Territorial seismic monitoring

Seismic acquisition device of stand-
alone type, particularly suitable for
seismologic and monitoring studies of
local seismic events.
The unit has been designed to record
and automatically save each seismic
event on internal hard disk, accord-
ing to the set methods. It can be com-
pletely managed with PC, through LAN
network interface. The recovery of the
data stored in the unit can take place
through USB connection or through
integrated GSM/GPRS module.
The high technological content and
high level of flexibility of Sysmalog of-
fer utmost accuracy in acquiring data,
combined to the extreme simplicity
and promptness in configuration op-
erations. Sysmalog is an acquisition
SPECIFICATIONS
unit that can be managed remotely,
equipped with high resolution (24 bit)
acquisition card, with specific sampler
for each inlet channel. The particular
architecture of the software allows to
install almost any software onboard
the instrumentation, for specific seis-
mology and seismic monitoring stud-
ies or studies on the dynamics of the
structures, therefore this device is
particularly suitable for all applica-
tions that require utmost adaptabili-
ty of the instrumentation to the spe-
cific needs of the survey that must be
carried out. MAE suggests the use of
SEISLOG software, developed by the
University of Bergen. Bergen, Norway,
http://www.geo.uib.no/seismo/soft-
ware/software.html
Converters: 24 bit resolution, sigma- delta
technology
Dynamic range: 128dB
Maximum distortion: 0.0005%
Band width: 0-106Hz
Common mode rejection: 110 dB at 60 Hz
Diaphony: -120dB at 20 Hz
Noise threshold of the programmable am-
plifier 1V
Maximum range of inlet signal: +/-2.5V
Inlet impedance: > 5k
Anti-alias filter: -3dB, 80% of Nyquist fre-
quency, -80dB
Pre-trigger time: set through software
Sampling intervals: 5 ms
Duration of the event recording: set through
software
Interfaces available: LAN, USB, VGA, GSM
(optional)
Channels: 3 (extendable up to 9)
Test on instruments: in the laboratory
Digital filters: fn = 1.76kHz, mitigation >
80dB in fn band +/-14%
Data storage: on internal HD or pen-drive
USB
Trigger: based on STA/LTA ratio and coinci-
dence between channels
Data format: SeisAn
Power supply: 12V DC with internal re-
chargeable battery of 7.5Ah. Average ab-
sorption: 1. Envisaged for external pow-
er supply
Sizes and weight: 30x22.5x13.2 cm, 6 Kg
(cables and sensors excluded)
Environmental conditions: -20/80 C
Operative System: Windows XP embedded

mae-srl.it /go/sysmalog
 Seismic Monitoring
SETA SYSTEM
The seismic acquisition system called SETA
SYSTEM has been developed by MAE in joint-
venture with partners of high profile, such
as: the National Institute of Oceanography
and Experimental Geo-physics, OGS, located
in Trieste, and the National Institute of Geo-
physics Georgiano, IGEM, located in Tbilisi.
The system allows to create architectures
for seismic networks in digital telemetry
with 24-bit resolution, using the two ba-
sic units of the system or the RX-16 receiv-
er, with 16 inlets for as many transmitting
units TX-3, properly located on the territo-
ry that must be monitored. The S.E.T.A sys-
tem has been developed with the purpose
to create a vast territorial network of seis-
mic monitoring stations, completely inde-
pendent in terms of energy and radio com-
munications, able to monitor the seismic/
micro-seismic activity of the territorial area
where it is located, 24 hours a day. The re-
mote units are installed in suitable rural con-
tainers, which characteristics are developed
based on the specifications of each system.
These are usually fed by battery packs with
high autonomy, re-charged through solar
panels or other solutions. The digital trans-
mitting unit TX- 3 AD is equipped with 3 inlet
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SUPPORTED INVESTIGATION
Seismological studies
Territorial seismic monitoring
SPECIFICATIONS
channels with 24-bit resolution, and allows
to use velocimeters with 1/2 Hz frequencies
or mono and three-axial accelerometers, in
addition to geophones of different frequen-
cy. It is stored inside a sturdy steel contain-
er, it codes and transmits via radio the sig-
nals coming from the seismic sensors to
the Data Collection Station, with which it is
in constant connection, where one or more
RX-16 units have been installed, which re-
ceive and decode the data acquired locally
by the remote units. The data transmitted
by the RX-16 in real time can be then treat-
ed with different types of analysis software
and stored through proper procedures, thus
allowing the creation of an archive of seismic
events of the geographic region object of the
study. The data collected allows to know and
constantly monitor the seismic activity in
the monitored region. The system has been
conceived to work with automatic recording
and signalling modes of the events that oc-
cur on all the remote stations connected to
the system. The data coming from the re-
mote stations of the network can be viewed
on the terminals of the Data Collection Cen- mae-srl.it /go/setasystem
tre 24 hours a day.
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VIBRAMONITOR

SETA SYSTEM

SYSMALOG
A500SP
ACCESSORIES

Passive seismic acquisition

Seismological studies

Seismic vibration monitoring

Nakamura method

Territorial seismic monitoring

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ACCESSORIES

ESP - SEISMIC GAS EXPLODER WITH COMBUSTION CHAMBER

The ESP2 Seismic Energizer is a source of seismic energy used to energize the soil to
better determine the nature of the soil itself, as well as its stratigraphy, through a seismic
prospection. The system operates by means of two steel cylinders that, once the detona-
tion is triggered, move one inside the other thereby energizing the underlying soil. This gas
exploder apparatus is extremely simple and safe for the operator to use since the trigger is
operated by remote control. The detonation is ignited thanks to the built-in rechargeable
12V battery. A bayonet clutch allows the cartridge to be replaced quickly and easily.

SEISMIC TOMOGRAPHY KIT

Seismic tomography on structures is a non-destructive inspection technique which allows to
create images of the investigated structures by measuring the travel-time of induced seis-
mic waves that cross the investigated material. The seismic tomography kit allows to per-
form non-destructive inspections on beams (also wood), walls, stone pillars and masonry
structures presenting a low degree of material aggregation.
Includes:
12 piezoelectric seismic transducers
interface unit to seismograph
trigger hammer

S3 - HOLE SENSOR 3D/S5 - HOLE SENSOR 5D

- 4.5 Hz frequency geophones ponents: 45 degrees (S5)
- Vertical component n. 1 (S3) - 1.5 bar compressed air locking system
- Horizontal component n. 4 (S5) (pump included)
- Angle of deviation for the horizontal com- - Stainless steel case: 50 mm
ponents: 90 degrees (S3) - Length: 300 mm
- Angle of deviation for the horizontal com- - 60 m of cable

MONOAXIAL ACCELEROMETER SSA

- Linear output peak: +/- 3g
- Accuracy: 1,2 V/g, differential 2,4 V/g
- Low noise
- Powered by seismograph
- Operative temperature: -40 + 125
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S3S/S3S2/S3SA SURFACE SENSORS

4.5 Hz geophones sensors: 1 vertical component and 2 horizontal components; angle
of deviation of the horizontal components 90; aluminium case; spirit level and levelling
feet; dimensions: 150x150x150 mm
S3S2 - 3D surface sensors
2 Hz geophones sensors: 1 vertical component and 2 horizontal components; angle of
deviation of the components; angle of deviation of horizontal components 90; alumini-
um case; spirit level and levelling feet; dimensions: 150x150x150 mm
S3SA - 3D accelerometer surface sensors
Accelerometer sensors (sensibility 1.2 V/g, DC frequency 1500Hz, dynamic 120 dB (100
Hz); 1 vertical component and 2 horizontal components; aluminium case; spirit level and
levelling feet; dimensions: 150x150x150 mm

Additional accessories for the seismic prospection:

- Seismic prospection high strength cable: 12 sockets (2.5/5/10 m spacing)
- Horizontal geophones with their own frequency: 1/2/4.5/10/14 Hz
- Vertical geophones with their own frequency: 1/2/4.5/10/14 Hz
- 3D geophone with their own frequency 1Hz
- Horizontal and vertical type accelerometers
- Piezoelectric transducers for non-invasive seismic prospection
- Array for double sensor hole measurement (3/5 components), pitch 1 m.
- Hammer with built-in starter device

SOFTWARE
PS-LAB
PSLAB allows simple processing of seismic data in SEG2 format relat-
ing to surveys for refraction or with down-hole technique. Through a
guided path, the program enables a detailed report of the survey to
be obtained, accompanied by graphics and tables, starting from the
field data. For surface seismic analysis, identification of the depth of
refractors is based on the generalized reciprocal method (GRM), which
requires a minimum of three energizations along the extent and cal-
culates the depth below each geophone and the average speeds of
compression waves in the seismic layers. When identification of the first
arrival times has been performed, directly on seismograms with differ-
ent graphic aids or with manual entry in a table, the analysis of travel
time graphs is made simple by an intuitive approach that provides for
the times observed to be attributed to the different refractors by means
of a simple mouse-click. For the down-hole technique, there is auto-
matic, fast loading of all measurement files in a particular folder. Cal-
culation of Vp and Vs speeds is based on the interval method. The pro-
gram calculates the speeds and the corresponding Poisson module for
each layer detected by analysis of the travel time graphs and the Vs30
mae-srl.it /go/pslab average for the entire log.
 GEO-ELECTRIC
EXPLORATIONS

GEO-ELECTRIC
EXPLORATIONS
S.E.V. (Vertical electric explorations)
This type of survey is carried out
with the purpose to reconstruct an
electro-tomography 1D for a meas-
urement point. The geo-electric
method consists in the experimental
determination of the resistivity dis-
tribution characterising the electric
structure of a medium. In the SEV
method, the distance between the
electrodes is increased progressive-
ly and the ratio between d.d.p. and
the current intensity is measured
from time to time. The resistivity
values thus obtained are influenced
by the characteristics of the mate-
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rials at increasingly greater depths.
In view of this second effect, a geo-
metric correction must be made and
therefore factors that depend on
distances MN (measurement elec-
trodes) and AB (input electrodes)
must be introduced in the calcula-
tion of the resistivity. According to
the variations of the electrodes po-
sitions along the geo-electric area,
different quadrupole systems are
identified: Wenner and Schlumberg-
er. A profile 1D of the ground resis-
tivity is obtained below one point.
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S.E.O. (Horizontal electric explorations)
This type of survey is carried out with
the purpose to obtain a resistivity pro-
file of the ground along a direction and
at a certain depth. Each unhomogeneity
in the medium tested, like bodies with
different electric conduction capacity,
is identified because it deflects the cur-
rent lines and distorts the regular dis-
tribution of the electric potential. Fur-
thermore, by measuring the potential
drop on two random points, it is possi-
ble to determine the electric resistivity
of the medium by multiplying the ra-
tio between the potential drop and the
current sent by a geometric coefficient
which depends on the position of the
electrodes on the ground. By changing
the position of the electrode device on
RESISTIVITY TOMOGRAPHIC GEO-ELECTRIC PROFILE
(Electric tomography)
This type of survey is based on the
calculation of the resistivity from the
d.d.p measurements in the ground. The
method is based on the introduction of
an electric field in the ground through
electrodes (input or current) and the
measurement of the d.d.p. in oth-
er electrodes (of measurement type).
From the d.d.p. value, it will be possible
to find the resistivity value through the
second law of Ohm, which is a typical
characteristics of all materials. Since
rocks are resistive materials by nature,
the resistivity variations are due almost
exclusively to the presence of water in
different quantities. Electric tomogra-
phy 2D-3D is carried out by fixing elec-
trode grids in the ground (16, 32, 64,
128.) at constant pitch. All of them
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the area to test, it is possible to deter-
mine the distribution of the resistivity
in the volume subject to electric cur-
rent. Since rocks are resistive materials
by nature, the resistivity variations are
due almost exclusively to the presence
of water in different quantities. The SEO
is carried out by fixing 4 electrodes in
the ground, two of which (the exter-
nal ones) are for anchoring purposes
and the other 2 (internal ones) are for
measuring purposes, at a certain dis-
tance from each other. It is possible to
obtain a horizontal profile of the resis-
tivities of the grounds, which is useful
to identify a vertical passage between
two bodies with different resistivity.
are connected to boxes which allow
commutation among them, defining
which are the measuring and current
electrodes from time to time and auto-
matically. The system will automatical-
ly perform all possible combinations.
For this purpose, a series of measure-
ments will be obtained (as many as the
combinations available), based on: the
number of electrodes and type of geo-
metric configuration used. The tomo-
graphic inversion of the data obtained
on the surface generates a bidimen-
sional or tridimensional reconstruction
in output of the ground, from which it
is possible to identify possible anoma-
lies due to cavities, water bodies, etc,
and identify shapes, sizes and spatial
distribution.
 Geo-Electric Explorations
INDUCED POLARISATION
The Induced Polarisation (PI) is an
electric phenomenon that occurs in-
side of material media in the time do-
main, with the release of stresses upon
the interruption of a flow of electric
current of step type (in this case, it is
measured as chargeability) and also in
the frequency domain, with a precise
dispersion law of the electric resistiv-
ity upon the variation of the frequen-
cy of an alternated current flow. A PI
source is connected to the oxido-re-
ductive processes along the interface
between the metal grains and intersti-
tial fluids (electrode polarisation). An-
SPONTANEOUS-POTENTIAL METHOD
The Spontaneous Potential meth-
od (PS) consists in determining on
the surface, the differences of po-
tential related to a natural electric
field, linked to the underground cir-
culation of aqueous electrolytic solu-
tions in porous media. From the anal-
ysis of PS anomalies in the surface, it
is possible to determine the intensi-
ty and position of the concentrations
of ionic charges with both polarities.
The test is carried out by positioning
two electrodes: the first one close to
the measurement station and the oth-
er one is moved on the following sta-
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other important PI source consists in-
stead of ionic accumulations in moving
electrolytes due to mobility variations
along the path (electro-kinetic polar-
isation). The tomographic inversion of
the data obtained on the surface re-
turns the ground in output based on
chargeability images, thanks to which
it is possible to identify possible accu-
mulation areas or significant concen-
trations of hydrocarbons. The charge-
ability is proportional to the charge
stored by the lithotype and it repre-
sents the concentration of a conduc-
tor in the multi-electrode area.
tions of the line; of both electrodes
are moved, by keeping stable the in-
terval between them, mapping the
ground based on the spontaneous po-
tential. The use of this method is use-
ful in the mining field for the search
of sulphides and graphite, but also in
the archaeological field, indeed wa-
ter circulations can be affected by un-
derground archaeological structures,
that could act as drain or as obstacle,
and therefore, with the identification
of PS anomalies, it is possible in gen-
eral to find underground archaeologi-
cal structures indirectly.
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A6000SE
A6000E
SUPPORTED
INVESTIGATION

Multi-electrode geoelectrical prospections

V.E.S. Vertical Electric Survey

Measure of self potential

Measure of chargeability

Induced Polarization

Seismic refraction investigation

Seismic riflession investigation

Seismic tomography

Down-hole / Cross-hole

M.A.S.W. / S.A.S.W. / Re.Mi.

Passive seismic acquisition

Seismic vibration monitoring

Nakamura method
 Geo-Electric Explorations
A6000SE
SPECIFICATIONS
Electric measures:
Outlet current:
Automatic regulation (4 steps)
Maximum intensity: 1.2 A at 50V
Outlet voltages: 50V, 100V, 250V, 500V
nominal
Maximum power: 60W
Input time: set from 100 ms to 30s
Measurement precision: 38A
Potential measurement:
Auto range (4 steps)
Maximum full scale: 50V
Inlet impedance: 1 M
Network frequency filter: 50 Hz
Measurement precision: maximum 38V
(within range 0-1.25V), minimum 1.53mV
(within range 5-50V)
Noise reduction: with average from 2 to 10
measurements
Automatic zeroing of self-potential
Accuracy of the resistivity measured: 1%
Chargeability measured on four temporal
windows of overall duration of 1.2 seconds
Electrodes managed:
256 with external commutating boxes
Data formats:
TSV, CSV, DAT
Seismic exploration:
Converters: 24 bit resolution, sigma- delta
technology
Dynamic range: 144 dB (theoretical)
Maximum distortion: +/-0.0010%
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SUPPORTED INVESTIGATION
Multi-electrode geoelectrical prospections
V.E.S. Vertical Electric Survey
Measure of self potentiaL
Measure of chargeability
Induced Polarization
Seismic refraction investigation
Seismic riflession investigation
Seismic tomography
Down-hole / Cross-hole
M.A.S.W. / S.A.S.W. / Re.Mi.
Passive seismic acquisition
Seismic vibration monitoring
Nakamura method
Band width: 2Hz-30KHz
Common mode rejection: 110 dB at 60 Hz
Diaphony: -120dB at 20Hz
Noise threshold of the programmable am-
plifier: 27nV
Trigger precision: 1/30 of the sampling time
Maximum range of inlet signal: +/-5V
Inlet impedance at 1000 samples/second:
20M
Amplification levels: 0 dB, 6 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB,
24 dB, 30 dB, 36 dB that can be set singular-
ly for each channel or for groups of channels
that can be organized freely
Anti-alias filter: -3dB, 80% of Nyquist fre-
quency, -80dB
Pre-trigger time: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 50, 100, 200,
 Mae
MAE A6000SE combined instrumenta-
tion represents the most compact and
versatile solution for active and pas-
sive seismic prospecting (24 channels,
24 bit) and geo-electric prospecting,
with quadripole (SEV) techniques or
multi-electrode electric tomography.
The type of seismic or geo-electric
probing to carry out is selected from
the main menu, by simply touching the
colour, touch screen monitor. Once the
data acquisition method has been set
(single measurement or cycle), the
data is automatically acquired by the
device by simply pressing a button.
The main characteristic of the seis-
mograph section is the 24-bit reso-
lution for each single channel. This
result is achieved thanks to the adop-
tion of a new, 24 bit, MAE data acquisi-
tion card that uses an A/D digital con-
verter for each inlet channel of the
seismograph (SST technology). The
300, 400, 500ms
Sampling intervals: 1/30, 1/15, 1/7.5, 1/3.75,
0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 10.0, 20.0 ms
Number of samples per event: set from 1024
to 43520 with increases of 512
Channels: configurations of 12, 24 or 36
channels. Possibility to use from 1 to the
maximum number of channels installed for
each acquisition
Test on instruments: in the laboratory. Inter-
nal self-calibration of the converters prior to
each acquisition
Digital filters: selected automatically based
on the sampling frequency
Geophone tests: automatic check to identify
interruptions of cables or broken geophones
or in short circuit. Real time visualization of
51
adoption of this architecture renders ment cycle set by the user in automat-
A6000SE ideal for all types of active ic mode; once the measurement cycle
and passive seismic prospecting, and is completed, the acquired data can be
for structural surveys and inspections immediately processed with the rela-
on buildings and infrastructural works tive elaboration software.
(acquisition of vibrations with acceler-
ometers or low frequency seismic sen-
sors, tomographic surveys). It is also
possible to carry out a first analysis
of the seismograms acquired, also for
single wave, directly on site, visualiz-
ing the seismograms in details, with
just a few simple operations.
The georesistivity meter section of
A6000SE is characterised by utmost
resolution and accuracy in the geo-
electric survey and extreme operative
promptness thanks to the use of highly
resistant cables for geo-electric pros-
pecting, equipped with 16 plugs each,
with intervals of 2; 3; 5 or 10 metres
each. The instrument takes the meas-
urement or carries out the measure-
the signals coming from the geophones cal bonding
Data storage: inside an internal FLASH Operative System: Windows Embedded
memory (up to 3GB available) and/or on re- Standard 2009
movable pen-drive USB Environmental operating conditions:
Trigger: positive, negative (optional with -20/80 C
contact lock) with threshold regulated Sizes and weight: L406 x H174 x P330 mm,
through a software 6.5 Kg
Data format: SEG-2 standard (32-bit long
integer) or ASCII
General data:
Power supply: 12V DC, supplied by a specif-
ic power box with 24Ah batteries
Average absorption: 2.5A
Interfaces available: LAN, USB, VGA mae-srl.it /go/A6000SE
10.4 LCD display with touch-screen opti-
 Geo-Electric Explorations
A6000E
SPECIFICATIONS
Outlet current:
Automatic regulation (4 steps)
Maximum intensity: 1.2 A at 50V
Outlet voltages: 50V, 100V, 250V,
500V nominal
Maximum power: 60W (600W with
optional external generator)
Input time: set from 100 ms to 30s
Measurement precision: 38A
Potential measurement:
Auto range (4 steps)
Maximum full scale: 50V
Inlet impedance: 1 M
Network frequency filter: 50 Hz
Measurement precision: maximum
38V (within range 0-1.25V), mini-
mum 1.53mV (within range 5-50V)
Noise reduction: with average from 2
to 10 measurements
Automatic zeroing of self-potential
Accuracy of the resistivity measured:
1%
Chargeability measured on four tem-
poral windows of overall duration of
1.2 seconds
General data:
Electrodes managed: 32 without ex-
pansion, 256 with external commu-
tating boxes
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SUPPORTED INVESTIGATION
Multi-electrode geoelectrical prospections
V.E.S. Vertical Electric Survey
Measure of self potential
Measure of chargeability
Induced Polarization
Power supply: 12V DC, supplied by a
specific power box with 24Ah batter-
ies
Average absorption: 2A
Data formats: TSV, CSV, DAT
Interfaces available: LAN, USB, VGA
10.4 LCD display with touch-screen
optical bonding
Operative System: Windows Embed-
ded Standard 2009
Environmental operating conditions:
-20/80 C
Sizes and weight: L470 x H229 x P351
mm, 9 Kg
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A6000E is a digital georesistivity me-
ter for Multi-electrode Electric Tom-
ography or S.E.V. (Sondaggio Elettrico
Verticale Vertical Electric Probing).
The instrument integrates all the ele-
ments to carry out vertical geo-elec-
tric and multi-electrode prospecting
with 32 electrodes. It is anyhow pos-
sible to increase the number of elec-
trodes managed by the device through
the external extension boxes of 16
electrodes each, up to maximum 256
electrodes. The device is character-
ised by utmost resolution and accura-
cy in the geo-electric survey and ex-
treme operative promptness thanks
to the use of highly resistant cables
for geo-electric prospecting, equipped
with 16 plugs each, with intervals of 2;
3; 5 or 10 metres each. The instrument
takes measurements or performs the
measurement cycle set by the user in
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automatic mode. Once the measure-
ment cycle is concluded, the acquired
data can be immediately processed
with the relative data elaboration soft-
ware. The power supply is guaranteed
by external battery packs managed by
a micro-processor with extensive ac-
quisition autonomy. The 60 Watt pow-
er of the internal generator can be in-
creased up to 600 Watt with the use
of an optional external generator. Data
recording and saving take place on an
internal Disk on Module or disk on key
USB (supplied). The unit is fully com-
puterised and all the operative func-
tions are selected by simply touching
the relative menu on the 10.4 trans-
flective colour LCD monitor with inte-
grated touch screen.
mae-srl.it /go/A6000E
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A6000SE
A6000E
ACCESSORIES

B.G.E. External booster

BOX-16
VES Investigations KIT
Geoelectric cable 16 socket
24-BIT Seismic tomography KIT
S3 3D down-hole sensor
S5 5D down-hole sensor
S3S 3D 4.5 Hz surface sensor
S3S2 3D 2 Hz surface sensor
S3SA 3D accelerometric surface sensor
SSA Accelerometer
SEISMIC CABLE 12 socket
Geophones 4,5/10/14 HZ
Piezoelcetric seismic sensor
ESP2 seismic source
USB Printer
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ACCESSORIES

BGE EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY GENERATOR

Software-aided by a central processing unit
Multipolar connector for electrodes box
Power supply 230 Volt AC, or 230 group (AC 1200 Watt minimum)
Emergency stop switch
Protection fuses for 230V and A-B output
Tensioning output from 100 to 800 Volt CC (with automatic selection)
Adjustable power output to 2 Ah
Polypropylene copolymers bag
Dimensions: 406x174x330 mm
Weight: 11 Kg

BOX-16 EXPANSION BOX FOR MULTI-ELECTRODE MEASUREMENT

Microprocessor-controlled 16-channel expansion unit for electric tomography
Input/output BUS communication cable connector
Cable entrance with fixed spacing sockets
Can be connected in series (up to 256 electrodes)
Polypropylene bag

V.E.S. - MEASUREMENT KIT VERTICAL ELECTRIC SURVEY

N.2 Cable reel, length 500 mt. for A,B electrodes
N.2 Cable reel, length 250 mt. for M,N electrodes
N.1 data elaboration software
N.4 stainless steel electrodes

Additional accessories for the Geoelectrical Prospection

- Geoelectrical prospection cable A6000E: 16 sockets, 2/3/5/10 m pitch
- Cable reel for S.E.V. dia. 1.5 mm, length 250/500 m
- Non-Invasive geoelectrical prospection template (replaces the electrodes)
MONITORING

MONITORING
NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTS
The Non Destructive Tests (NDT) con-
sists in a series of assessments, tests
and surveys carried out with methods
that do not alter the material and do
not require the destruction or removal
of samples from the structure tested,
aimed at finding and identifying struc-
tural defects of the same structure. The
acronym NDT derived from the English
expression Non Destructive Testing, is
often used or acronym P.n.D., derived
from Non Destructive tests (in Italian).
In the industrial sector, each product
of critical importance (beams for con-
struction, support screws, aeronautical
components, car components, pres-
sure bodies) must be checked to as-
sess its integrity and conformity with
applicable laws. The primary objective
of non destructive tests is therefore to
foresee the cracking of materials and
objects, thus covering an essential role
to prevent economic damages due to
MEASUREMENT OF HEAT TRANSMISSION ON SITE
In building technology, the testing of
the insulation capacity of building ma-
terials is an important topic of study. In
addition to laboratory measurements
of the thermal properties of materials,
their behaviours is also studied through
tests on field, in order to obtain infor-
mation on the behaviours in different
climates. The total heat flow through a
material consists of a conductive, con-
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possible accidents and also to guar-
antee a high level of safety for oper-
ators. Reinforced concrete structures
(masonry), particularly important for
their long-life and unlimited endura-
bleness to continuous and uncontrol-
lable changes, excluding disastrous
events (earthquakes, thermal shocks,
landslides, etc), ) in the majority of
the cases showed phenomena of pro-
gressive deterioration during their life.
These defects are linked to the exec-
utive phase of the works, aggressive-
ness of building materials (alkalis sil-
ica reactions), micro-holes produced
by water-thermal variations, sagging
of foundations or grounds, static-dy-
namic operating stresses. The non in-
vasive character of this method appli-
cable to existing works allows to verify
the physical and mechanical charac-
teristics of the materials that consti-
tute the structure.
vective and radioactive part. In order to
measure the heat transmission, a heat
flow meter and some thermometers
are used, assembled on both sides (in-
terior and exterior) of a wall. After re-
cording the flow and temperatures for
a few hours, measured with high pre-
cision, the data is elaborated to ob-
tain the average heat transmission of
the wall.
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LOAD TESTS
The load tests have the primary ob-
jective to compare the experimen-
tal arrows obtained during the test-
ing phase and the theoretical arrows
of the project, in order to evaluate
the deformation profile of the ele-
ment tested. The test loads used can
be distributed (bricks, blocks or ce-
ment bags, water tanks) or similar
concentrates (hydraulic jacks). The
tests that use similar concentrated
loads can be of pull or push test type.
The result of the load tests and elas-
tic behaviour of the structure is repre-
sented through load/shift graphs and
MEASUREMENT OF THE HEAT TRANSMISSION IN GROUNDS
The measurement method is based
on the so called unstable sensor tech-
nique, that uses a probe (also called
thermal needle), which mounts a heat-
ing wire and a temperature sensor. The
probe is introduced in the ground. From
its response when subject to a heating
cycle for a few minutes, it is possible
to calculate the thermal resistivity (or
its opposite, the heat transmission).
The principle of the measurement is
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hysteresis curves. The measurement
of the shifts and deformations can be
taken with manual systems, such as
mechanical comparators or deflec-
tometers or with automatic-electric
systems, such as movement trans-
ducers (resistive, inductive, potenzio-
metric). The use of these electric sys-
tems allows continuous, stable and
precise readings that can be trans-
mitted also far away from the relative
testing area. Rapidity of execution, ac-
curacy and safety make this system
the most diffused one nowadays, in
the test and trial sector.
based on a peculiar characteristic of
a rectilinear heat course (the heating
wire of the probe): after a short transi-
tional period, the increase of the tem-
perature depends only on the heating
power and heat transmission of the
medium. Once the first is known, the
second can be calculated. The main
applications of the technique consists
in the testing of high voltage cables
and heating ducts.
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A5000MAW
A5000M-IP

TERMALOG
MULTILOG

A5000MA
A5000M

A5000T
DL8-IP

SUPPORTED
DL8

INVESTIGATION

Structural Monitoring

Ambiental Monitoring

Load charge test

Dynamic

Measure of soil thermal conductivity

Measure of conduttance

Crack monitoring
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DL-8
DL 8 is a compact and affordable da-
ta-logger for structural and environ-
mental monitoring. The low purchase
and management costs render it ideal
for all monitoring applications which
require flexibility, prompt installa-
tion, and facility to manage the ac-
quired data, also remotely. The data
acquired by the unit can be indeed
downloaded locally through the USB
interface or remotely through GSM/
GPRS connection (available upon re-
quest). The USB interface allows to
program the parameters and data
acquisition methods of the sensors
connected to the DL-8 unit, through
local connection with a PC or note-
book on which the DL-8 MANAGER
software is installed. DL-8 is ideal in
the structural sector, such as for ex-
ample for monitoring holes through
various types of displacement trans-
ducers in buildings and infra-struc-
tural works, and also in the envi-
ronmental sector, for monitoring
meteorological parameters (temper-
ature, humidity) or for the constant
monitoring of levels (reservoirs, ba-
sins, lakes) or capacity measure-
ments of rivers.
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SUPPORTED INVESTIGATION
Structural Monitoring
Ambiental Monitoring
Crack monitoring
SPECIFICATIONS
Acquisition:
Resolution: 10 bit
Number of channels: 8
Sampling: 0.5Hz
Maximum range of inlet signal (with-
out influence): 0-2.5V
Signals influence: with internal
modules of 4 sensors
Recording:
Recording intervals: from 2 minutes
to 24 hours
Measures stored: 770 (circular file)
Watch: integrated with buffer bat-
tery
Recording support: internal flash
memory
Data format: TSV
Measurement type: absolute
Interfaces: USB, GSM (optional)
General data:
Measures display: numeric and
graphic (on PC)
Alarms: with closed contacts and/or
via SMS (only with GSM)
Alarm thresholds: no. 2 set for each
channel
Power supply: internal batteries AA
type rechargeable (4.8V 2.5Ah)
Typical consumption: 10-30mA (de-
pending on the sensors connected)
Average autonomy: 60 days without
GSM option, 30 days with GSM
Operating temperature: 0-60C
Sizes and weight: L190 mm x P110
mm x H60 mm, 0.8Kg
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DL-8 IP
SUPPORTED INVESTIGATION
Structural Monitoring
Ambiental Monitoring
Crack monitoring

DL-8 IP is a compact and affordable da-
ta-logger for structural and environ-
mental monitoring, located in a sturdy
container with protection degree IP-66
for outdoor installations, equipped with
solar panel, battery with longer life
and GSM/GPRS module (upon request)
for burdensome applications or pro-
longed stays outdoors. The system al-
lows to program alarms thresholds set
by the user for each channel, that once
reached or exceeded, will automatical-
ly generate a call or an alarm message
via SMS, to one or more numbers in-
put in the unit when programmed. Two
channels are also available, that can
be used to automatically activate local
alarm systems of visual (light) or sound
type (buzzer) in case the alarm thresh-
olds pre-set for one or more channels
are exceeded. The low purchase and
management costs render it ideal for
all monitoring applications which re-
quire flexibility, prompt installation,
and facility to manage the acquired
data, also remotely. The data acquired
by the unit can be indeed downloaded
locally through the USB interface or re-
motely through GSM/GPRS connection
(available upon request). The USB in-
terface allows to program the param-
eters and data acquisition methods of
the sensors connected to the DL-8 unit,
through the local connection with a PC
or notebook on which the DL-8 MANAG-
ER software is installed. DL-8 is ideal in
the structural sector, such as for exam-
ple for monitoring holes through vari-
ous types of displacement transducers
in buildings and infra-structural works,
and also in the environmental sector,
for monitoring meteorological parame-
ters (temperature, humidity) or for the
constant monitoring of levels (reser-
voirs, basins, lakes) or capacity meas-
urements concerning rivers.
SPECIFICATIONS
Acquisition:
Resolution: 10 bit
Number of channels: 8
Sampling: 0.5Hz
Maximum range of inlet signal (with-
out influence): 0-2.5V
Signals influence: with internal
modules of 4 sensors
Recording:
Recording intervals: from 2 minutes
to 24 hours
Measures stored: 770 (circular file)
Watch: integrated with buffer bat-
tery
Recording support: internal flash
memory
Data format: TSV
Measurement type: absolute
Interfaces: USB, GSM (optional)
General data:
Measures display: numeric and
graphic (on PC)
Alarms: with closed contacts and/or
via SMS (only with GSM)
Alarm thresholds: no. 2 set for each
channel
Power supply: internal batteries AA
type rechargeable (4.8V 2.5Ah).
Envisaged for external power sup-
ply.
Typical consumption: 10-30mA (de-
pending on the sensors connected)
Average autonomy: 60 days without
GSM option, 30 days with GSM
Operating temperature: 0-60C
Sizes and weight: L 420 mm x P310
mm x H160 mm, kg. 7
Container: IP-65
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A5000M-IP
SUPPORTED INVESTIGATION
Structural Monitoring
Ambiental Monitoring
Dynamic
Crack monitoring

A5000M-IP device is a 24-bit data ac-
quisition unit for structural or environ-
mental monitoring, located in a con-
tainer for outdoor installation, with
protection degree IP-66; this aspect
makes it the ideal solution for all en-
vironmental and structural monitor-
ing applications where promptness
to start the system, multi-parame-
ters and promptness in download-
ing and elaborating data are required.
A5000M-IP is equipped with graph-
ic display, charge-transfer keyboard
and removable S.D. memory, to carry
out acquisitions from multiple types
of measurement sensors (movement
transducers, inclinometers, environ-
mental sensors, water table meters,
etc), with operative methods set by
the user. Indeed, it is possible to use
the instrument to carry out static or
dynamic tests, where the data must be
verified as soon as it is acquired or the
device can be programmed for medi-
um and long term acquisitions, where
the data can be examined remotely,
through online connection via modem
or GSM network.
The high technological content and
low cost render A5000M-IP acquisi-
tion device, the ideal solution for dif-
ferent monitoring and data acquisition
applications. The operative methods
are programmed by the user directly
on the instrument through LAN net-
work interface.
SPECIFICATIONS
Acquisition:
Resolution: 24 bit
Maximum distortion: 0.0005%
Number of channels: 16
Sampling: 1Hz-500Hz
Maximum range of inlet signal (with-
out influence): 0-2.5V
Signals influence: with internal
modules of 2/4 sensors
Recording:
Recording intervals: from 10 sec-
onds to 12 hours
Watch: integrated with buffer bat-
tery
Recording support: removable SD
memory up to 2 GB
Data format: TSV, BMP
Measurement type: relative or ab-
solute
Interfaces: LAN, GSM (optional)
General data:
Keyboard: 24 charge-transfer but-
tons
Display: mono-chromatic graphic
LCD 320 x 240 pixel
Measures display: numeric and
graphic
Power supply: Internal battery (12V
7.2Ah). Envisaged for external
power supply
Typical consumption: 40mA monitor
off - 90mA monitor on
Container: anti-crash, in copolymers
of polypropylene
Operating temperature: 0-60C
Sizes and weight: L 420 mm x P310
mm x H160 mm, kg. 9

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 Monitoring
MULTILOG
Modular data acquisition system that
can be configured with 16 to 3200
channels, particularly suitable for the
structural or environmental multi-
parametric monitoring on vast scale.
The MULTILOG instrumentation con-
sists of a modular data acquisition
unit of 24-bit resolution for structural
or environmental monitoring, located
inside a container to be installed out-
doors, with protection degree IP-66,
which records and transmits the ac-
quired data on LAN network, and of
a feeder unit configured according to
the number and type of sensors con-
nected to the system.
MULTILOG is the ideal solution for all
environmental or structural monitor-
ing applications, which require ex-
tensive modularity and expansibility,
promptness to enable it and low man-
agement costs of the system, com-
bined to utmost simplicity in manag-
ing and elaborating the data acquired.
The system allows to easily create ar-
chitectures for data acquisition sys-
tems up to 3200 channels.
The high technological content and
the low management cost render
the multi-channel acquisition device
MULTILOG, the ideal solution for dif-
ferent environmental and structural
monitoring applications and data ac-
quisition, where as many channels as
possible must be managed. The oper-
ative methods of the system are pro-
grammed by the user through LAN
network.
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SUPPORTED INVESTIGATION
Structural Monitoring
Ambiental Monitoring
Dynamic
Crack monitoring
SPECIFICATIONS
Acquisition:
Resolution: 24 bit
Maximum distortion: 0.0005%
Number of channels: 16
Sampling: 1Hz-500Hz
Maximum range of inlet signal (with-
out influence): 0-2.5V
Signals influence: with internal
modules of 2/4 sensors
Recording:
Recording intervals: from 10 sec-
onds to 12 hours
Watch: integrated with buffer bat-
tery
Recording support: removable SD
memory up to 2 GB
Data format: TSV, BMP
Measurement type: relative or ab-
solute
Interfaces: LAN
General data:
Power supply: Envisaged for exter-
nal power supply
Typical consumption: 30mA
Container: IP-65
Operating temperature: 0-60C
Sizes and weight: L 300 mm x P250
mm x H160 mm, kg. 6
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A5000MA
A5000MA thermo-flow meter for heat
transmission measurements on site
stands out for utmost accuracy in
data acquisition (24-bit resolution)
combined to the great versatility and
simplicity of use. With the use of four
probes to measure contact tempera-
ture and a flow plate, the instrument
measures the on-site transmission
values of the opaque walls of entire
buildings as set forth by recent laws
on energy saving. The data acquisition
device is equipped with graphic dis-
play for the real time visualization of
the trend of the values acquired, key-
board with charge-transfer technol-
ogy and removable S.D. memory for
storing and following elaboration of
the measurements acquired. The re-
cording methods can be set using the
software in an easy and quick manner,
to carry out surveys with utmost accu-
racy and simplicity. A5000MA thermo-
flow meter is envisaged to carry out
medium and long-term surveys and
is suitable to measure environmental
parameters on site and in the labora-
tory. The data acquired is download-
ed on PC and elaborated with GT LAB
software (supplied) for the direct cal-
culation of coefficient K (heat trans-
mission) and of the parameters linked
to thermal insulation of the building
tested, through the progressive aver-
age method. The instrument complies
with ISO 9869 standard.
Fields of use:
Acquisition of environmental parame-
ters on existing buildings (prior to re-
structuring activities) in order to de-
termine the actual insulation need
which falls within the parameters
set forth by law, and on new build-
ings (after restructuring activities) to
evaluate the quality of the work per-
formed.
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SUPPORTED INVESTIGATION
Measure of conduttance
SPECIFICATIONS
Acquisition:
Resolution: 24 bit
Maximum distortion: 0.0005%
Number of channels: 5 analogue + 2 digit-
al (optional)
Maximum sampling: 1Hz
Maximum range of inlet signal: 0-2.5V
Recording:
Recording intervals: from 10 seconds to 12
hours
Watch: integrated with buffer battery
Recording support: removable SD memory
up to 2 GB
Data format: TSV, BMP
Measurement type: relative or absolute
Thermometers:
Number: 4
Temperature range: -40 - +110C
Precision: 0.2C
Thermo-flow plate:
Sensitivity: 50V/Wm2 (typical)
Temperature range: -30 / +70C
Diameter: 80mm
Thickness: 5mm
Measured flow: bidirectional
General data:
Keyboard: 24 charge-transfer buttons
Display: mono-chromatic graphic LCD 320 x
240 pixel
Measures display: numeric and graphic
Power supply: batteries AA type rechargea-
ble and replaceable (12V 2.5Ah). Envisaged
for external power supply
Typical consumption: 40mA monitor off -
90mA monitor on
Container: anti-crash, in copolymers of poly-
propylene
Operating temperature: 0/60C
Sizes and weight: L. 270 x H. 120 x P. 246
mm, 3 Kg
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A5000M SUPPORTED INVESTIGATION

Structural Monitoring
Ambiental Monitoring
Load charge test
Dynamic
Crack monitoring

SPECIFICATIONS

Acquisition: Data format: TSV, BMP WLS-1 modules for connecting

Resolution: 24 bit
Maximum distortion: 0.0005%
Number of channels: 8 16 (cable or
wireless)
Sampling: 1Hz-500Hz
Maximum range of inlet signal (with-
out influence): 0-2.5V
Signals influence: with internal mod-
ules of 2/4 sensors
Recording:
Recording intervals: from 10 seconds
to 12 hours
Watch: integrated with buffer battery
Recording support: removable SD
memory up to 2 GB
Measurement type: relative or abso-
lute
Interfaces: LAN, USB, GSM (optional)
Radio:
Frequency: 2.4GHz
Transmission power: 0dBm (14dBm
upon request)
Receivers sensibility: 96dBm
Protocol: IEEE802.15.4
Exposed capacity: 300m (1000m with
power 14dBm)
Capacity in buildings: 40m
to sensors:
Transmission power: 0dBm (14dBm
upon request)
Converters resolution: 24 bit
Maximum distortion: 0.0005%
Maximum sampling: 0.5Hz
Maximum range of inlet signal: 0-2.5V
Power supply: independent, with bat-
teries AA type rechargeable and re-
placeable (7.2V 2.5Ah).
Operative autonomy: 15 days
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24-bit data acquisition system for
structural or environmental mon-
itoring, characterised by extreme
compactness, high technologi-
cal content and versatility of use.
A5000M device is an independent data
acquisition unit, equipped with graph-
ic display, charge-transfer keyboard
and removable S.D. memory, to carry
out acquisitions from multiple types
of measurement sensors (movement
transducers, inclinometers, environ-
mental sensors, water table meters,
etc), with operative methods set by
the user. Indeed, it is possible to use
the instrument to carry out static or
dynamic tests, where the data must
be verified as soon as it is acquired
or the device can be programmed
for medium and long term acquisi-
tions, where the data can be exam-
Generali:
Keyboard: 24 charge-transfer but-
tons
Display: mono-chromatic graphic LCD
320 x 240 pixel
Measures display: numeric and gra-
phic
Power supply: internal batteries AA
type rechargeable and replaceable
(12V 2.5Ah). Envisaged for external
power supply.
Typical consumption: 40 mA screen
off - 90 mA screen on
Container: anti-crash, in copolymers
of polypropylene
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ined remotely, through online con- need of a PC for configuration. The de-
nection via modem or GSM network. vice is equipped with output interface
The connection between sensors of USB type (LAN interface is availa-
and data acquisition unit can be ef- ble upon request), to analyse the data
fected by cables or, alternatively, by in real time with post-processing soft-
wireless connection without install- ware.
ing cables on-site, but through mini-
aturized radio transmitters (WLS-1),
able to transmit the data coming from
the sensor and transfer it to A5000M
acquisition unit for visualization and
storage on solid state memory. Hybrid
configuration are available (8 chan-
nels on cable + 8 wireless channels).
The high technological content and
low cost render A5000M acquisition
device, the ideal solution for different
monitoring and data acquisition appli-
cations. The operative methods can
be easily programmed by the user di-
rectly on the instrument, without the
Operating temperature: 0-60C
Sizes and weight: L.270 x H.120 x
P.246 mm, 3 Kg
mae-srl.it /go/A5000M
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A5000MAW
A5000MAW thermo-flow meter for heat
transmission measurements on site
stands out for utmost accuracy in data
acquisition (24-bit resolution) combined
to the great versatility and simplicity of
use. Through the use of four probes to
measure contact temperature and a flow
plate connected wirelessly to A5000MAW
central unit (connection through remote,
totally independent data acquisition and
transmission unit), the instrument takes
the measurement of the heat transmis-
sion values on site of the opaque walls of
entire buildings, as requested by recent
laws on energy efficiency. The data ac-
quisition device is equipped with graph-
ic display for the real time visualization
of the trend of the data acquired, key-
board with charge-transfer technology
and removable S.D. memory for storing
and following elaboration of the meas-
urements acquired. The recording meth-
ods can be set using the software in an
easy and quick manner, to carry out sur-
veys with utmost accuracy and simplicity.
A5000MAW thermo-flow meter is envis-
aged to carry out medium and long-term
surveys and is suitable to measure envi-
ronmental parameters on site and in the
laboratory. The unit can also manage up
to two optional couples of remote trans-
mitting units MW-1; MW-2 so as to record
the heat transmission parameters in 3
different measurement areas of a build-
ing, at the same time. The data acquired
is downloaded on PC and elaborated with
(GT LAB) software for the direct calcula-
tion of coefficient K (heat transmission)
and of the parameters linked to the ther-
mal insulation of the building, through
the progressive average method. The in-
strument complies with ISO 9869 stand-
ard.
Fields of use: Acquisition of environmen-
tal parameters on existing buildings (prior
to restructuring activities) in order to de-
termine the actual insulation need which
falls within the parameters set forth by
law, and on new buildings (after restruc-
turing activities) to evaluate the quality
of the work performed.
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SUPPORTED INVESTIGATION
Measure of conduttance
SPECIFICATIONS
Recording:
Recording intervals: from 10 seconds to 12
hours
Watch: integrated with buffer battery
Recording support: removable SD memo-
ry up to 2 GB
Data format: TSV, BMP
Measurement type: relative or absolute
Thermometers:
Total number: 4
Temperature range: -40 - +110C,
Precision: 0.2C
Thermo-flow plate:
Sensitivity: 50V/Wm2 (typical)
Temperature range: -30 - +70C
Diameter: 80mm
Thickness: 5mm
Measured flow: bidirectional
Radio:
Frequency: 2.4GHz
Transmission power: 0dBm (14dBm upon
request)
Receivers sensibility: 96dBm
Protocol: IEEE802.15.4
Exposed capacity: 300m (1000m with pow-
er 14dBm)
Capacity in buildings: 40m
WLS-1 modules for connecting to sensors:
Transmission power: 0dBm (14dBm upon
request)
Converters resolution: 24 bit
Maximum distortion: 0.0005%
Maximum sampling: 0.5Hz
Maximum range of inlet signal: 0-2.5V
Channels: 2 for MW-2, 3 for MW-3
Power supply: independent, with batter-
ies AA type rechargeable and replaceable
(7.2V 2.5Ah)
Operative autonomy: 10 days
General data:
Keyboard: 24 charge-transfer buttons
Display: mono-chromatic graphic LCD 320 x
240 pixel
Measures display: numeric and graphic
Instruments power supply: batteries AA
type rechargeable and replaceable (12V
2.5Ah). Envisaged for external power supply
Typical consumption: 40mA monitor off -
90mA monitor on
Container: anti-crash, in copolymers of poly-
propylene
Operating temperature: 0-60C
Sizes and weight: L. 270 x H. 120 x P. 246
mm, 3 Kg
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TERMALOG
Termalog is a compact and affordable ther-
mo-flowmeter to measure heat transmis-
sion on site. The unit is equipped with USB
interface, which allows to easily program
the measurement set-ups through a PC
or notebook (not supplied) onto which
the relative management software Term-
alog Manager is installed, which also al-
lows to download the data acquired. The
compact sizes, the extensive operative
autonomy, ensured by the integrated, re-
chargeable battery pack and the extreme
simplicity of use, render Termalog the ide-
al solution to easily and quickly measure
and calculate heat transmission values in
any application.
With the use of four probes to measure
contact temperature and a bidirectional
flow plate, the instrument measures the
on-site heat transmission values of the
opaque walls of entire buildings as set
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SUPPORTED INVESTIGATION
Measure of conduttance
SPECIFICATIONS
Acquisition:
Resolution: 10 bit
Number of channels: 5
Sampling: 0.5Hz
Maximum range of inlet signal (without in-
fluence): 0-2.5V
Signals influence: with internal modules
Recording:
Recording intervals: from 2 minutes to 24
hours
Measures stored: 770 (circular file)
Watch: integrated with buffer battery
Recording support: internal flash memory
Data format: TSV
Measurement type: absolute
Interfaces: USB
Thermometers:
Number: 4
Temperature range: -40 - +110C
forth by recent laws on energy saving.
Precision: 0.2C
Termalog flowmeter is suitable to meas-
ure environmental parameters on site Thermo-flow plate:
Sensitivity: 50V/Wm2 (typical)
and in the laboratory. The data acquired
Temperature range: -30 - +70C
is downloaded on PC and elaborated with Diameter: 80mm
GT LAB software (supplied) for the direct Thickness: 5mm
calculation of coefficient K (heat trans- Measured flow: bidirectional
mission) and of the parameters linked to General data:
thermal insulation, through the progres- Measures display: numeric and graphic (on
sive average method. PC)
The instrument complies with ISO 9869 Power supply: internal batteries AA type re-
standard. chargeable (4.8V 2.5Ah)
Typical consumption: 20mA
Fields of use: Average autonomy: 30 days
Acquisition of environmental parameters Operating temperature: 0-60C
on existing buildings (prior to restructur- Sizes and weight: L190 mm x P110 mm x
ing activities) in order to determine the H60 mm, 0.6Kg
actual insulation need which falls within
the parameters set forth by law, and on
new buildings (after restructuring activ-
ities) to evaluate the quality of the work
performed.
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 Monitoring
A5000T
A5000T is a device specifically studied
to measure the heat transmission of
the ground (tendency of the ground to
transmit heat). This type of survey is
usually carried out prior to install the
underground cable ducts, or prior to
build the geo-thermic wells to detect
the heat from the ground, for heating
or conditioning buildings. The meas-
urement can be taken on site with
the probe supplied, up to a depth of
120 cm, or in case of greater depths,
it is possible to pick up samples of
compact ground (logs) and take the
measurement in the laboratory with
the relative laboratory probe. The ac-
quired data can be examined direct-
ly on site, at the end of the acquisi-
tion phase regulated automatically by
the device and it is expressed graphi-
cally and numerically in watt / (metres
x kelvin) where: watt = unit of power;
metre = unit of distance; kelvin = unit
of temperature. In operative terms,
a hole is made in the ground using a
common drill (not supplied) and a per-
foration point of 20 mm diameter with
prolonged rod (supplied). Then, the
probe is introduced in the hole and
by pressing slightly, the point of the
probe is fixed into the ground by about
20 cm, with the purpose to obtain the
best coupling with the ground. The
data acquisition procedure is initiat-
ed by pressing a button, it is managed
automatically by the instrument, and
lasts a few seconds. The numeric and
graphic data is stored on SD memory
and then elaborated with the relative
GT-LAB software supplied with the in-
strument.
Heat transmission of some types of
sub-soil
- Dry loose rocks: +/- 1.5 W/m K
- Gravel, sand, water table: 1.8 -
2.4W/m K
- Granite: 3.4W/m K
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SUPPORTED INVESTIGATION
Measure of soil thermal conductivity
SPECIFICATIONS
Acquisition:
Resolution: 24 bit
Maximum distortion: 0.0005%
Maximum sampling: 0.3Hz
Maximum range of inlet signal: 0-2.5V
Measurement:
Measurement type: compliant with ASTM D
5334 standard
Measurement time: from 300s to 1020s with
pitch 30s
Calculated values: thermal (heat transmis-
sion) and Rt (resistivity)
Recording support: removable SD memory
up to 2 GB
Data format: TSV, BMP
Conductivity probe:
Specific resistance: 83 /m (typical)
Length: 350mm (in the laboratory), 1200mm
(on site)
Heater voltage: 3, 4, 4.5V set by the user
Precision: 0.2C
General data:
Watch: integrated with buffer battery
Keyboard: 24 charge-transfer buttons
Display: mono-chromatic graphic LCD 320 x
240 pixel
Measures display: numeric and graphic
Power supply: batteries AA type rechargea-
ble and replaceable (12V 2.5Ah).
Typical consumption: 120mA idle, 350mA
when taking measurements
Container: anti-crash, in copolymers of poly-
propylene
Operating temperature: 0-60C
Sizes and weight: L. 270 x H. 120 x P. 246
mm, 3 Kg
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TERMALOG
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A5000MA
A5000M

A5000T
DL8-IP
DL8
ACCESSORIES

IMAX-10 Inclinometer
SS-14 Seismic alarm sensor
LSOC Servoinclinometer
KG-05 Strain Gauge
L2900 Load cell
L2822 Load cell
IMF-10 Borehole Inclinometer
TDSC-1 Vibrating wire
ISDG LVDT Linear motion trasducer
IEDT LVDT Linear motion trasducer
PT-50 Linear motion trasducer
PT-50/T Linear motion trasducer
TL-DLB-15 Laser motion trasducer
BRM Barometer
TERM4 Termometer
TERM5 Termometer
PT-01 Heat flux plate
CTS-120 Soil Thermal conductivity probe
CTS-45 Soil Thermal conductivity probe
GSM
MULTIMONITOR

DL8 MANAGER
GMREADER

TERMALOG
MANAGER

MANAGER
GM-LAB

PC-LAB
GT-LAB

CT-LAB
ALARM

SOFTWARE

Structural Monitoring
Ambiental Monitoring
Load charge test
Measure of conduttance test report
Data download from sensors net
Alarm management
LAN data download
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ACCESSORIES

IMAX-10
Resistive Inclinometer Angle: +-5 /+-10 /+-20/+-30
Aluminium case
Resolution: 0.01 degrees Wall clamps
Mono/biaxial
Magneto resistive sensor

PT-50
Linear Displacement Transducer

No contact sensor
Mounting eyelets
Stroke: 50 mm
Accuracy: 1/100 mm

PT-CRH
Temperature/Humidity Digital Probe Aluminium case
Dimensions: 56x60x25 mm
Temperature range: 40/+123 C
Accuracy: 0.04 C
Humidity range: 0/100% RH
Accuracy: 0.5% RH

TERM4
Temperature Sensor Accuracy: 0.2 C
Probe calibration using laser technique
Aluminium case Dimensions: 56x60x25 mm
Range: -40/+110 C

TERM5
Thermal flux Meter Temperature Probe

Temperature wall probe

Accuracy: 0.2 C
Probe calibration using laser technique
Dimensions: 35x10 mm
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PT-01
Thermal Flux Meter Template Thickness: 5 mm
Scale: +2000 Wm2 / -2000 Wm2
Sensitivity: 50Volt/Wm2 Two-way thermal flux meter sensor
Temperature range: -30/+70 C
Accuracy: +5/-15%
Diameter: 80 mm

BRM
Atmospheric pressure sensor(barometer) - Accuracy: 6 Pa
- Dimensions: L56xH60xP25 mm
-Temperature compensation
- Operative temperature: -20/+70 C
- Range: 300 mbar (30kPa)/1200 mbar
(120 kPa)

CTS-120/CTS-45
Thermal Conductivity Sensor

Needle probe for measure of soil thermal conductivity, lenght: 120 cm.
Needle probe for measure of thermal conductivity on samples, lenght: 45 cm.

IMF-10
Borehole inclinometer

-Resolution: 0.01 degrees

-Mono/biaxial
-Magneto resistive sensor
-Angle: +-5 /+-10 /+-20/+-30
-Aluminium case

PT-50/T
Linear motion position sensor

Ball head, Pre loaded spring type

Stroke: 50 mm
Accuracy: 1/100 mm

Additional accessories for data acquisition system

- C-LVDT external signal conditioning for LVDT sensors
- LSOC servo inclinometer , accuracy 1/1000 mm, Full Range
out (FRO): 5 Volts dc
- L2900 load cell, temperature compensation, operative
range: 15 to 72C
- L2822 dual effect load cell , temperature compensation,
operative range: 15 to 72C
- KG-05 strain gauges, deformation (traction-compression)
(): 600.10-6
- TDSC-1 vibrating wire estensimeter, cord lenght: 155 mm,
range: 3000 -strain
ISDG Linear motion position LVDT sensor, strokes: 50/100
mm, accuracy: 1/1000 mm
- IEDT Linear motion position LVDT sensor ball head pre
loaded spring type, strokes: 50/100 mm, accuracy: 1/1000
mm
- TL-DLB-15 Linear motion position laser sensor , range:
0.05-500 mt (target)/0.05-65 mt (no target), resolution:
0.1 mm, accuracy: +/- 1.5 mm, visible led color red
- SS-14 seismic alarm sensor , trigger acquisition with noise
monitoring to discriminate meaningful events.
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SOFTWARE

GM-LAB
Software for managing measurements produced by instruments for
monitoring. It facilitates data analysis thanks to the possibility of dis-
playing graphics from different sensors. Through a simple and intuitive
user interface, it is possible to manage the numerous functions of the
application that allow storage of data from the monitoring concerned
and the making up of test reports, professionally and quickly.
Main functions:
- Printable report of the data read and relative graphics, photos and in-
dication of place of monitoring
- General information on the site or structure being monitored
- Type, number of sensors used and their location on the structure
- Value of movements detected during the monitoring phase
- Progressive systematic description of cracks through graphic displays
of time diagrams
- Automatic calculation of x and y movement for double measurement
points
The most useful feature of the GM LAB software is its multi-parametric-
ity - that is, the possibility of managing data from many types of sen-
sors in order to allow maximum freedom in configuring the sensor sys-
tems necessary for monitoring requirements.

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GT-LAB
Software for calculating CONDUCTANCE and TRANSMITTANCE.

The GT Lab program enables conductance and transmittance calcula-

tions by importing data measured with a thermal flux-meter.

CONDUCTANCE
The conductance calculation is carried out with the progressive aver-
ages method. By this method, the conductance is obtained not by using
instantaneous values for temperature and thermal flow, but by taking
account of the values calculated on averages obtained from the total
of the readings performed.

TRANSMITTANCE
The transmittance calculation is carried out by selecting the surface
coefficients of heat exchange, which combine the effects of the above
phenomena and are tabulated in UNI 7357/76 Regulations and subse-
quent adaptations according to the geometrical situation (e.g. vertical,
horizontal structure, etc.), and in the UNI regulations accompanying
Law 10/91 (e.g. in the UNI 10345 regulations for window elements).

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PC-LAB
Software dedicated to display and storage of data acquired during load
tests on floors or other load-bearing elements carried out with M.A.E.
instrumentation.
The test consists of producing, on a longitudinal line of the floor, one or
more concentrated forces. The forces are calculated so as to produce
the same maximum state of stress laid down in the design for apply-
ing the distributed load.
When receipt of data starts, the software records the measurements on
entry, displays them and creates the graphics in real time.
The load value can be read automatically or entered manually.
The reading of the data may be continuous in real time or at manual in-
tervals with recording of the data decided on by the user.
Data and Graphics displayed in real time.
Possibility of analysing the graphic for one or more channels simulta-
neously.
Report creation with tables of measurements read and graphics gen-
erated.
Accepts LAN and USB connections.

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MULTI MONITOR
Connection platform for data acquisition systems. The software allows the
connection, display (also in real time) and storage of the data acquired by
M.A.E. instrumentation installed locally or remotely, through different in-
terface modes.
Common characteristics:
- management of filters on the display of data
- instrumentation battery-level reading
- management of alarm thresholds and sending alarms by email or text
message
- saving data received in real time with possibility of dividing archives on a
time basis
- downloading data stored on internal memories.

The platform allows for connection to the various instruments installed,

by means of:
LAN
software for reading data from M.A.E. instruments connected in LAN
reading of data from several stations in real-time.
The application allows the management of connection by LAN to all remote
units; it is also possible to display the status of sensors connected to the re-
mote units, even simultaneously.
GSM
Software for connection to M.A.E. instrumentation through GSM
scheduled monitoring on several machines.
Range query modifiable by the user (from 2 minutes to 1 month)
real time on individual machine.
USB
Software for connection to M.A.E. instrumentation by USB
reading in real time on several machines.
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ALARM-MANAGER
Software for managing alarms from monitoring stations. Receives
alarms notifications by text message sent by detection units. Shows
on video the list of alarms received with information such as place of in-
stallation of the station, sensor in alarm and type of alarm found. A log
is also generated with all the alarms that have occurred, with recording
of date, time, station of origin and sensor in alarm.
The software allows programming of alarm thresholds settable by the
user for each channel; when these thresholds are reached or exceeded,
a call or alarm text message is sent automatically to one or more num-
bers entered in the station at the time of programming.

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