The strength meter is an Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity (UPV) tester that detects defects in concrete and solid materials by analyzing the propagation of ultrasonic waves. It measures parameters such as strength, density, elastic modulus, and sound index.
The main advantages and tasks the Strength Meter NOVOTEST IPSM can solve:
STRENGTH MEASUREMENT
Strength measurement of solid building and composite materials is the primary purpose of the Strength Meter NOVOTEST IPSM. The device has presets for determining the strength of several of the most common materials, such as heavy and lightweight concrete, and several types of bricks. However, for the most accurate strength assessment, individual calibration for a specific material is recommended.
DENSITY MEASUREMENT
Also a parameter that can be measured by an indirect method (through ultrasound). In the presence of samples of known density, it is possible to calibrate the device for the available material, and then quickly evaluate the density without destroying, weighing, or other manipulations with the tested object.
SEARCH FOR SPACES AND CRACKS
The device allows user to assess the bearing capacity of reinforced concrete structures, porosity and the presence of cracks that occurred during the manufacture and operation, texture of composite materials and the degree of anisotropy. Using a surface sounding probe, it is possible to measure the depth of surface cracks.
MEASURING OTHER PARAMETERS
The presence of an A-scan signal display function in the device allows the user to configure the device on almost any sample. Strength Meter NOVOTEST IPSM allows to test any parameters of solids that correlate with thevelocity of ultrasonic waves in the material, for example:
– assessment of the degree of maturity of concrete in the process of monolithic concreting;
– the elastic modulus of fiberglass and carbon graphite;
– determination of the sound index of building ceramics and abrasives, etc.
DESIGN
The use of the latest developments in circuitry and modern electronic components made it possible to realize a high-quality acoustic track, a powerful ultrasonic pulse generator and a low-noise receiver in a compact body – all this makes it possible to significantly increase the testing range, as well as increase the sensitivity of the device when defects are detected. The Strength Meter NOVOTEST IPSM is designed for operation in temperature range from -20 to +40 C °. Thanks to the protective silicone case, the device case becomes shockproof.
MEMORY AND SOFTWARE
The device has the function of saving the measurement results to the archive, that can be transferred to the PC using special software, for subsequent data processing.
| The range of measurements of the propagation of ultrasonic vibrations, µs | 10 … 9999 |
| The measurement resolution of the propagation time of ultrasonic vibration, µs | 0.1 |
| The operating frequency of the ultrasonic oscillations, kHz | 50-100 |
| The base surface sounding measurements in mm | 120 |
| The output voltage, V | up to 600 |
| Storage of measurement results | 128 (1000 cells) |
| Overall dimensions of el. unit, mm | 122x76x37 |
| Operating temperature, ° C | -20…+40 C° |
| Power | 2 pcs AA batteries |
| Time of continuous operation, h, not less | 10 |
| Standard | ASTM C597-16 |
