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Pile Driving Analyzer® (PDA) System
High strain dynamic load testing and pile driving monitoring system. Perform dynamic load testing on most types of deep foundations.
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The LITE evaluates the length of existing steel piles (Steel Sheet Piles, H-piles, Pipe piles, Cased Drilled Shafts, and highly reinforced Drilled Shafts) using the inductive field method.
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Request a quoteLength Inductive Test Equipment (LITE) evaluates the length of existing steel piles (Steel Sheet Piles, H-piles, Pipe piles, Cased Drilled Shafts, and highly reinforced Drilled Shafts) using the inductive field method.
The assessment of the unknown depth of existing foundations is key for their reuse or when unexpected settlement or scour raise concerns about bearing capacity. The LITE is a tool the Foundation Testing Engineer should consider using for length determination of steel piles (for concrete piles the Pile Integrity Tester continues to be the tool of choice).
The operation of the LITE is straightforward: Lower the LITE Probe into a PVC lined hole drilled within 18 inches (450 mm) of the pile to be tested. If the LITE detects the proximity of the steel pile its LED indicates “METAL.”
If there is no metal in its range of detection the LITE LED indicates “NO METAL.” The probe cable has evenly spaced markings for simple observation of the pile depth once the “no metal” indicator lights up.
Physical
Main Unit
Dimensions: 16 cm L x 8.6 cm H x 8.1 cm D (6.29 in L x 3.38 in H x 3.18 D)
Weight: 0.45 kg (.99 lbs.)
Probe
Dimensions: 3.8 cm Dia. x 30.5 cm L (1.49 in Dia. x 12 in L)
Weight: 2.7 kg (5.95 lbs.)
Furnished with 25 m or 50 m (82 ft or 164 ft) cable with evenly spaced markings
Battery
Type: external; 8-hour duration on a 4-hour charge
Dimensions: 10.2 cm L x 6.3 cm H x 7.6 cm D (4.01 in L x 2.48 in H x 2.99 cm D)
Weight: 1.1 kg (2.42 lbs.)
Voltmeter
Dimensions: 7.6 cm L x 15.2 cm H x 3.81 cm D (3 in L x 5.98 cm H x 1.5 cm D)
Weight: 0.45 kg
Temperature Range
Operating: 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)
Electronic
Voltmeter accuracy: 3 ½ digits
Functional and Other
Probe type: inductive sensor
Metal detection max range: 450 mm (18 in)
Main unit includes LED indicators for “metal” and “no metal”
Furnished with 18” x 13” x 8.4” transit case
Full one-year warranty
Technical manual provided in PDF form on a USB drive
Purchase of the LITE includes technical support
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