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| TERRA-TECH, INC. 1-1-A1208,Sanda-Machi Hachioji-City, Tokyo 193-0832 Japan TEL: +81-42-662-4122 FAX: +81-42-662-4120 info@ttij.com |
 Transforming the analysis of timber decay from an art into a simple science |
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The SIBTEC DmP provides reliable non-destructive detection and analysis
of decay in any type of wood. The DmP is a light weight , battery
powered portable tool that uses a 1 mm diameter probe to penetration
timber up to 1 meter deep. The tool measures the resistance to penetration
of the probe and downloads the resulting data in digital form for
analysis. The Digital microProbe is well suited to a wide range of timber decay analysis applications, including : tree safety, dendrology, structured timber surveys and transmission pole testing. Leaving a virtually undetectable test hole the microProbe is powered by rechargeable battery pack which can provide up to 100 tests, making it ideal for field work. How it works MEASURING RESISTANCE TO PENETRATION microProbe technology is based on a simple principle. The difference between probing harder or softer wood can be " felt" because of the varying resistance of different types of wood" As the fine, rapidly rotating probe penetrates the wood , the rate of progress is measured to determine the condition of the wood. Any wood can be tested using the microProbe-hard or soft ; wet or dry ;treated or untreated;living tree or cut timber. THE PROBES IDENTIFYING
THE PRESENCE AND EXTENT OF DECAY Computerised digital information provides exact measurements of the presence and extent of wood decay and detailed dendrological information can be obtained. An instant paper graph from an optional Field printer can also be printed if required. All the readings obtained by microProbes can be scientifically analyzed and are instant and permanent evidence,which can be incorporated in reports to allow regular and efficient monitoring of decay. EXPERTISE AND TRAINING Relatively little skill or trainig is required to operate the microProbes, and the operator will rapidly become proficient. Both the digital results and the instant paper graphs can be read with minimal interpretation by an operator and they can be interpreted and analyzed more fully by a technician with a good background knowledge of timber technology. microProbes are lightweight, portable and use long-life rechargeable batteries. |
Test any type of wood Identify decay
and cavities Determine extent
of problems Measure annual
tree growth Caluculate density Obtain detailed
dendrochronology Probe wood up to
1 metre in one go Probes of any length
are available ( 1 metre max.)
Virtually undetectable test hole No tools needed
to change probe DmP kit fits compact
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Control Center Program Digital Data Analysis Distance,probe rotations and force are measyured every 0.1mm and transmitted in ASCII format to a computer via the RS-232C serial connector. The graphing facility of any spreadsheet can be used to view and analyze the raw data. Supplied with the microProbe is the 'Drill Contro Centre' software for Win95/98 which gives a quick view graph and transfer the raw data into Microsoft excel. |
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