Wireless Sensor System

Tiltmeter

Railway monitoring

Wireless Tiltmeter

Move Solutions Tiltmeter is a wireless sensor that measures changes in the inclination of the structure, on three axes. It detects movement in any direction, and it can be synchronized with the other Tiltmeters for static load tests and more effective monitoring. The device can be set up and managed remotely via Move Solutions IoT Platform.

Applications

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Building Monitoring

Monitor the static angular variation of the structural elements and to obtain the deflection of floors, walls and beams.

Bridge Monitoring

Monitor all the static parameters of a bridge as pier rotations or span static deflections.

Railways Monitoring

Monitor the longitudinal deflection and the transversal deformation of the rail track.

Geotechnical Monitoring

Monitor all the slow movements for measuring horizontal displacement, lateral displacement, settlement and heave.

Move Solutions Tiltmeter is a highly accurate and exceptionally stable three-axis wireless tilt monitoring sensor. Variable and remotely configurable sampling rates, a rugged design and a battery life of up to 8 years make this wireless Tiltmeter suitable for many environments and solutions. The wireless Tiltmeters transmit accurate readings from the site via the LoRaWAN wireless communication protocol via a Gateway.
You can view and interact with your data online using the Move Solutions IoT Platform. There are multiple data processing and correlation algorithms developed by Move. It is possible to calculate the deflection of the structure with respect to a baseline. It also mounts a temperature sensor to relate thermal excursion and static deformation. Ideal for static monitoring of large structures and static load tests.

 

Key Parameters:

  • Tilt monitoring
  • Wireless communication
  • 1-second time accuracy synchronization
  • Resolution of 0.000015°
  • Repeatability of ±0.0005°
  • Optimised communication between sensors and gateway
  • Up to 8 years of battery life
  • Temperature monitoring
OPERATION
Operation with programmed acquisitions:Record of a tilt sample at a fixed cadence as set by the user (once every 2 minutes, 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes). Each sample of inclination is derived by averaging 16 seconds of observation. For each acquisition also the temperature is recorded.
All sensors are synchronized in time in order to sample the structure at the same time. Acquisition start time is aligned to multiples of the acquisition cadence starting from 00:00. Examples:
cadence is 2 minutes: 00.00, 00.02, 00.04, etc.
cadence is 5 minutes: 00.00, 00.05, 00.10, etc.
cadence is 15 minutes: 00.00, 00.15, 00.30, etc.
cadence is 30 minutes: 00:00, 00:30, 01:00, etc.
Custom Operation Software:It is possible to request custom features that the customer deems necessary for their business.
Synchronization Accuracy:± 1 second

MEASUREMENT
Technology:MEMS technology - Triaxial
Acquisition of:Tilt angle and Temperature
Resolution:0,000015°
Repeatability:±0,0005°
Range:± 90° (on both angles)
Cross Axis Sensitivity:1%
Temperature resolution:0,125°C

RADIO
Radio channel:LoRaWAN communication protocol
Radio channel frequency:ISM 868Mhz
Link coverage:1km (line of sight with the Gateway)*

GENERAL DATA
Waterproof Rating:IP67
Battery:1 lithium battery type “D” 19Ah 3.6V
Operating temperatures:-40°C/+85°C
Dimensions (case):75 x 80 x 57 mm
Dimensions (with antenna and mounting plate):123 x 93 x 143 mm
Weight:1.1 Kg
Case material:Lega GD-AlSi12
Corrosion resistance:>1000 hours in salt spray

INSTALLATION
Method:Two-point mounting using screws and plugs
(Ø6mm, L:30mm)
Site:- Fixing on wall
- Fixing on ceiling
- Fixing on ground

BATTERY AUTONOMY
Sample rateEstimated autonomy
Every 30 minutes8 years*

* Wireless coverage of the device may vary depending on the scenario

* Battery life may shorten when operating in extreme temperatures.

Easy installation of Move Solutions wireless monitoring system
The installation of an entire wireless sensor system on site is quick and easy: simply mount each device with at least two screws on the structure you want to monitor and power the LoRaWAN Gateway. You can configure the entire system remotely, before, during or after installation, using your laptop or tablet. After assembly and setup, the Move Solutions wireless monitoring system will start measuring and you can start monitoring remotely.

Operation of Move Solutions wireless monitoring system
The wireless sensor system automatically communicates the measurement data via LoRaWAN with the on-site Gateway which in turn sends the received data via 4G or LTE to the online servers. The Move Solutions IoT Platform is the cloud-based web tool that allows you to access, view and export your measurement data and configure the settings of the entire sensor system. You can access the Move Solutions IoT Platform 24/7 from any location or device around the world. One of the main advantages of the Move Solutions IoT Platform is that it offers remote access to measurement data and allows remote configuration of all installed sensors. This saves time and labor. In addition, you can analyze the measurement data using processing algorithms included in the service. Perform complex calculations, correlations and analyzes automatically and effortlessly. With the touch of a button, you can export measurement data in CSV format. You can also easily configure alerts to multiple recipients who will receive threshold cross notifications via email.

  • Easily install the entire system on the structure without the use of wiring.
  • Configure all wireless sensors quickly and remotely.
  • View real-time measurement data wherever you are, on any device, 24/7.
  • Process the data collected through the implemented algorithms.
  • Constantly monitors the operating status and signal quality of the system remotely.
  • Customize your alarm notifications and receive overrun notifications by email.
  • Optionally, you can integrate data on your platform using an MQTT bridge, FTP or through API calls.

Datasheet Tiltmeter

Instruction Manual

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