Description

SONO-ES Concrete Moisture Sensor: Precision Moisture Measurement for Hardened Concrete

Introducing SONO-ES Concrete, the innovative T3/22 probe with TECANAT Installation tube and SONO-ES transducer. Traditional methods of measuring moisture in hardened concrete have long been plagued by variables such as temperature and volatile salinity. Moreover, many sensors, like humidity sensors, lack the long-term stability required for accurate readings. Enter TRIME-TDR, a groundbreaking technology that offers non-destructive, precise, and enduring moisture measurement.

Applications and Advantages

• Continuous Moisture Measurement: SONO-ES Concrete excels at providing continuous moisture measurements for concrete, rock, stone, and masonry.
• Versatile Installation: The 22mm probe diameter allows for easy installation, both vertically and horizontally, at depths of up to 2.5 meters.
• Retrofitting: Even in hard-to-access areas of existing buildings, the retrofitting installation of the probe is feasible.
• Administrative Freedom: No administrative requirements govern the purchase, storage, transport, or use of TRIME-TDR measurement technology.
• Temperature and Conductivity Independence: Measurements are largely independent of temperature and electrical conductivity, ensuring accurate readings.
• Long-Term Stability: Enjoy guaranteed long-term use without the need for recalibration of sensors.

Installation Type 1

In this method, a relatively flat borehole is drilled using a 22mm special drill, reaching depths of up to 2 meters. The borehole sensor T3/22 is then meticulously sealed with casting compound to ensure watertight integrity, preventing water intrusion.

This approach guarantees the long-term operation of the probe, with test measurements performed before encapsulation to ensure no dirt resides between the spring-loaded measuring plates and the borehole wall.

Benefits of Installation Type 1

• Easy 22mm drilling process
• Installation depths of up to 2 meters
• Complete watertight encapsulation of the T3/22 probe

Disadvantages of Installation Type 1

• Retrofitting removal of the probe is not possible
• The measuring plates of the T3/22 probe must be coated with plastic material.

Installation Type 2

In this alternative method, a rather flat borehole is drilled using a 22.5mm special drill, again reaching depths of up to 2 meters. A TECANAT plastic tube is inserted into the borehole, allowing for the variable insertion of the borehole probe T3/22. The plastic tube inside the borehole is then encapsulated with casting compound to ensure integrity.

Benefits of Installation Type 2

• Cost-saving use of several tubes
• Variable insertion of the probe into the tubes
• Installation depths of up to 2 meters

Disadvantages of Installation Type 2

• The probe must be protected against water intrusion into the tube
• Precise drilling technique required to eliminate air gaps (0.2mm) when implementing the plastic tube into the borehole
• Encapsulation of the plastic tube is necessary
• Measuring plates of the T3/22 probe lack plastic coating for this installation type.

Experience the future of moisture measurement in hardened concrete with SONO-ES Concrete. Elevate your precision, achieve accurate readings, and ensure long-term stability in your concrete projects. Invest in SONO-ES Concrete today for unparalleled results.

Manual-TRIME-ES-T3-22 Seztec USA