S441

_ HORIZONTAL
IN-PLACE INCLINOMETERS

INCLINOMETERS
& PENDULUMS
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HORIZONTAL
IN PLACE INCLINOMETERS
Horizontal IPI gauge consists of a stainless steel body with on one
side the connection for carbon fibre extension rod and on the other
side a stainless steel carriage with spring-loaded wheels.

IPI string is composed by a chain of IPI gauges with carbon fiber

extension rods and a terminal wheels assembly. A string of horizontal
IPIs is usually installed inside inclinometer casing buried within
trenches, foundations or horizontal drill hole for automatic monitoring
of settlement or heave.

The string is connected to readout or datalogger with single digital bus

cable.

APPLICATIONS FEATURES
• Embankment vertical • Removable and modular
displacements system for multiple installation

• Settlement/heave • Nearly real-time monitoring with

inoil and gas tanks OMNIAlog and miniOMNIAlog

• Slope deformation in earth • Internal humidity and power

and rockfill dams supply sensor permit to have
more information in the event
of gauge malfunction

Meet the essential requirements of the EMC Directive 2014/30/UE

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TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
0S441HD15S0 0S441HD30S0

Measurement principle self-compensated

digital MEMS inclinometer

Axis Uniaxial

Measuring range ±10°, ±15° ±20°, ±30°

Sensitivity(1) see calibration report

Sensor accuracy
Lin. MPE(2) ±0.025% FS ±0.070% FS
Pol. MPE(2) ±0.010% FS ±0.015% FS

Sensor 24h stability (4) < ±0.04 mm / m

Offset temperature dependancy ±0.002° / °C

Power supply from 8 to 28 Vdc

Signal output and protocol RS-485 with Modbus RTU protocol (6)

A/D converter sigma-delta 32 bit, 38-KSPS

Average consumption 4.3 mA @ 24 Vdc, 8 mA @ 12 Vdc

Temperature operating range from -30°C to +70°C

Built-in temperature sensor Temperature sensor (embedded in electronic board)

range / accuracy from -40°C to +125°C / ±1 °C (-10°C + 85°C)

PHYSICAL FEATURES
GAUGE AND WHEELS ASSEMBLY EXTENSION ROD

Material stainless steel stainless steel joint tips and carbon fiber rod

IP class IP68 up to 1.0 MPa (2.0 MPa on request) --

Casing compatibility (7) Min. casing ID 58 mm - Max casing ID 83 mm --

Gauge length / Total weight (8) 1.0 m length / 2.30 kg - 1.5 m length / 2.40 kg - 2.0 m length / 2.50 kg

Ø 32 mm
Ø 30 mm Ø 20 mm

gauge and wheels assembly extension rod

total length assembled at joint: 1.0 m, 1.5 m or 2.0 m

(1) Performance are granted for instruments installed in vertical casing installations where borehole inclination should be kept within ±2° of vertical, at any point along the borehole (ISO 18674-3).
(2) Sensitivity is a specific paramenter different for every gauge. The sensitivity is calculated during gauge calibration test and inserted into the Calibration Report.
(3) MPE is the Maximum Permitted Error on the measuring range (FSR). In the Calibration Report, the accuracies of the gauge are calculated using both linear regression (≤ Lin. MPE) and polynomial
correction (≤ Pol. MPE)
(4) Stability calculated as difference after a 24 h period under repeatability conditions (ISO 18674-3).
(5) 60 days test, reference reading taken 96 hours after installation, system composed by 15 BH-Profile gauges with 2m elongation rod. Test performed in nearly-repeatability conditions.
(6) RS485 not-optoisolated Modbus communication with RTU Protocol. Default output is sen α, other units available are degree, mm/m and inch/feet (to be requested at order). Sisgeo Modbus protocol
manual is available for download at this page.
(7) We strongly suggest to use Sisgeo ABS casing
(8) As for ISO 18674-3 standard, total length should not exceed 2 m. Longer instruments available on request (performances of longer instruments could be worst).

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EMBANKMENT APPLICATION

push/fasten rod terminal carriage IPI gauge carbon fiber spring-loaded

extension rod wheel
support carriage

LNG TANK APPLICATION

IPI top cap

FOUNDATION
CONCRETE SLAB

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ACCESSORIES
AND SPARE PARTS
CARBON FIBRE EXTENSION ROD
TERMINAL WHEEL PUSH/FASTEN RODS
0S430EX00RD
0S44WHE2SS0 0S4ROD0AC00
Extension rod rigidly connected to Composed by one fixed wheel and one Threaded steel bar with special ends
the IPI probe at factory. Available in spring loaded wheel. It permits for pushing IPI chain into the tube and
different dimensions to reach a total to end the IPI chain. fasten it to the top cap. Available in 1.0,
probe length of 1.0 m, 1.5 m, 2.0 m 2.0 and 3.0 m lengths.
and 3.0 m (length to be specified).

HORIZ. RODS SUPPORT CARRIAGE DIGITAL INCLINOMETER CABLE

HORIZ. IPI TOP CAP
0S4ROD00SUP 0WE606IPDZH
0DEX0TS2350
Special cap with No.3 anchor that Additional carriage to be inserted every LSZH cable for connecting digital BH
permits to fasten the horizontal IPI 2m length of steel pushing rods in order profile chain to OMNIAlog datalogger.
chain and fix it into the inclinometer to support the steel rod chain and to do
tube. not have any bending.

UPPER CABLE WITH CONNECTOR TERMINATION RESISTANCE

0S400HD00MT 0ETERMRESI0
Available in different lengths (2m, 5m,
Resistance ending device with connector,
10m, 15m), it is composed by a signal
needed to close every digital IPI chain.
cable with IP68 connector to link
The value of resistor depends on the
the upper inclinometer probe to the
layout of the system. For more detail see
junction box or local logger.
the FAQ#076.

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For further information refer to their own datasheets

All the information in this document is the property of Sisgeo S.r.l. and should not be used without permission from Sisgeo S.r.l.
The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the product or to its parts without prior notice, also on the basis of contingent situations
not related to the technical characteristics alone, such as, for example, material or components shortages.
For the specific accuracy performance of each product, please refer to the Calibration Report issued for each instrument.
The datasheet is issued in English and other languages. In order to avoid discrepancies and disagreement on the interpretation of the meanings,
Sisgeo Srl declares that English Language prevails.

SISGEO S.R.L. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT

Via F. Serpero 4/F1 SISGEO offers on-line assistance service to the Customers in order to
20060 Masate (MI) Italy maximize the performance of the system and training on the correct
Phone +39 02 95764130 use of the instrument/readout.
Fax +39 02 95762011
info@sisgeo.com For more information contact mail: assistance@sisgeo.com

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