Profometer Rebar Diameter & Cover Meter

PM8000

Concrete Cover Meter for the Digital Age

Profometer Rebar Diameter & Cover Meter

PM8000

the advanced concrete cover meter, from concrete rebar detection to line scanning. Precise concrete rebar cover measurements and diameter estimation with great clarity.

Unrivalled precision thanks to a sophisticated data interpolation & intelligent auto-mode

Superior ergonomics with compact, ultra light-weight and fully wireless sensor

Unmatched productivity with instant availability of data analytics and visualization

Applications:

Quality control of new constructions / Durability & structural resistance assessment of exisiting concrete structures / Rebar location / Fire resistance assessment / Metal detection / Finding safe spots to drill / Minimum cover check

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Intelligent, real-time software for concrete structure inspection connected with the most compact, versatile and best-in-class concrete cover meter

Precision

Sophisticated data interpolation and intelligent auto-mode eliminate error margin

Ergonomics

Compact, ultra light-weight and fully wireless - designed for use in rough environments

Productivity

Instant availability of data analytics and visualization in the field, data synchronization and collaboration

Profometer App

The next stage of evolution

Free updates & releases
Customer-centric development
Unparalleled features to optimize workflow

See into concrete and clearly visualize rebars with accurate cover and diameter values, dowels, live wires or any metallic object effortlessly and reliably. Get insightful 2D imaging, heat maps and advanced stats for reporting and collaboration anywhere at anytime. This intelligent, feature-rich app gets better and better over time, and it is available with subscription, so you always have access to continuous innovation and over-the-air updates.

Free updates & releases
Customer-centric development
Unparalleled features to optimize workflow

Profometer App

App Version 1

This first release provides great features to users of Profometer PM8000 and PM8000 Pro.

Top capabilities* introduced with App Version 1:

Line scan measurement with colour coded results for fast evaluation
Area scan measurement for productive and flexible data collection
Concrete heat maps showing healthy, weak and over protected areas
AR (augmented reality) heat map to visualize reinforced concrete health
Signal strength view helping you to differentiate rebars in congested areas
Neighbouring rebar corrections for maximum precision in congested areas
Intelligent algorithms for accurate rebar spacing detection
DBV (Deutscher Beton- und Bautechnik-Verein) advanced statistics
Logbook with pictures, geolocation and voice memos
Workspace integrated to organize your measurement files

...and much more

Continuous software service, maintenance and bugfixes. Compatibility upgrades to fully support the latest generation iPads and the latest vesion of iOs to your enhanced productivity

*Depending on the Profometer version: PM8000 or PM8000 Pro

This first release provides great features to users of Profometer PM8000 and PM8000 Pro.

Top capabilities* introduced with App Version 1:

Line scan measurement with colour coded results for fast evaluation
Area scan measurement for productive and flexible data collection
Concrete heat maps showing healthy, weak and over protected areas
AR (augmented reality) heat map to visualize reinforced concrete health
Signal strength view helping you to differentiate rebars in congested areas
Neighbouring rebar corrections for maximum precision in congested areas
Intelligent algorithms for accurate rebar spacing detection
DBV (Deutscher Beton- und Bautechnik-Verein) advanced statistics
Logbook with pictures, geolocation and voice memos
Workspace integrated to organize your measurement files

...and much more

Continuous software service, maintenance and bugfixes. Compatibility upgrades to fully support the latest generation iPads and the latest vesion of iOs to your enhanced productivity

*Depending on the Profometer version: PM8000 or PM8000 Pro

Profometer App

App Version 2

Top capabilities introduced with App version 2:

Quicker rebar detection and enhanced scanning speed
Complete measurement line scan view combining signal strength, cover & diameter views
Simple measurement line scan view now available in display settings
Option to zoom in and out in all views much further than possible before
Area scan view can be exported as a DXF file for reporting
New warning about the influence of welded or tied meshes on cover values
Diameter setting can be changed for any manually selected rebar
Percentages displayed for cover values under the threshold in statistics
Additional colors now available in color palette slider
Archive function available on Workspace to free up space on your iPad

And much more!

Continuous software service, maintenance and bugfixes. Compatibility upgrades to fully support the latest generation iPads and the latest version of iOS for your enhanced productivity.

Top capabilities introduced with App version 2:

Quicker rebar detection and enhanced scanning speed
Complete measurement line scan view combining signal strength, cover & diameter views
Simple measurement line scan view now available in display settings
Option to zoom in and out in all views much further than possible before
Area scan view can be exported as a DXF file for reporting
New warning about the influence of welded or tied meshes on cover values
Diameter setting can be changed for any manually selected rebar
Percentages displayed for cover values under the threshold in statistics
Additional colors now available in color palette slider
Archive function available on Workspace to free up space on your iPad

And much more!

Continuous software service, maintenance and bugfixes. Compatibility upgrades to fully support the latest generation iPads and the latest version of iOS for your enhanced productivity.

Profometer App

Tech Specs

Measurement Modes

Area Scan*
Multiline Scan*
Line Scan
Spot data import

Review Modes

Area scan view*
Multiline scan view*
Line scan view
Signal strength view
Statistics

Advanced visualization

Heat Map*
Augmented Reality (AR)*
DBV (Deutscher Beton- und Bautechnik-Verein) advanced statistics*

Image processing

Auto rebar spacing first rebar layer*
Neighbouring rebar correction first layer
Neighbouring rebar correction second layer
Align rebar positions*

Display settings

Concrete cover threshold slider with colour palette

On-site annotations

Markers
photos
geolocation
voice notes

Reporting

Workspace integration
Share via URL
Automatic Logbook
Raw data export
Instant report generation

Export formats

JPG (Screenshot)
PNG
CSV
HTML

Display Unit Specs**:

Latest Apple® iPad recommended (iPad with iOS 13.0 and higher)
Screen size: From 7.9" to 12.9"
Resolution: Up to 2732-by-2048
Memory: Up to 2TB
Weight: Down to 301 g / 10.6 oz
Camera: Up to 12MP Wide and 10MP Ultra Wide
Optional: USB-C, 5G, Face ID

Display Unit Sensors**:

LiDAR Scanner (optional)
Three-axis gyro
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Built-in GPS/GNSS

^{* PM8000 Pro only

** Depending on iPad model iPad is a trademark of Apple Inc.; iOS is a registered trademark of Cisco in the US and is used by Apple under license}

Instrument

Tech Specs

Technology

Eddy-current

Connection

Wireless

Cover Measuring depth

Up to 185 mm / 7.3 in

Cover Measuring Accuracy

+/-1 mm / 0.04 in to 4 mm /0.16 in depending on depth

Rebar Diameter Measuring Depth

up to 63 mm / 2.5 in

Rebar Diameter Measuring Accuracy

+/- 1 rebar size (Possible under optimal conditions. Please refer to the manual)

Encoder Accuracy

+/- 0.5mm / 0.02 in + 0.5% of measured length

Max Scanning Speed

0.5m/s - 1.7 ft / s

Max Line Scan Distance

1km / 0.6 miles

Display

High-contrast OLED screen

Dimensions

250 x 130 x 45 mm / 9.8 x 5.1 x 1.8 in (with cart)
190 x 75 x 45 mm / 7.5 x 3.0 x 1.8 in (without cart)

Weight

690 g / 1.5 lb (with cart)
300 g / 0.7 lb (without cart)

Battery

2 x AA (NiMH) rechargeable or non rechargeable
Removable
Flight-safe
8 hours autonomy
USB-C power bank (not included)

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Standards & Guidelines

Standards

BS 1881, Part 204

DGZfP B2

DIN 1045

SIA 262-1

SN 505262

SS 78-B4

Guidelines

DBV Guidelines

FAQ

What is Eddy Current?

Eddy current (EC) is a method using magnetic fields for detecting and measuring metallic objects. Transmitting coils in a probe are charged by current and thus generate a primary magnetic field. On the surface of metallic...

Can the Profometer's magnetic field voltage cause issues?

There is a very low likelihood of damages from the Profometer field voltage. Therefore, it is considered safe to use Profometer in most places, especially areas with computers or data centers.

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