Major Benefits of the
Magnetic Mode Only
Above Ground Marker

Pipeline Pig Tracking Equipment

Equipped with wireless technology

Summary:

Easy to use: Operator does not need a computer, just switch it on with a small magnetic key (supplied)
Accuracy assured with Automatic Synchronization to GPS clock.
Computerized onboard storage of thousands of pig passage events. All data are saved.
Works with Magnetic ILI tools and any tool that is suitably equipped for detection.
Battery life: Can operate for up to one hundred sixty days (160) on four (4) Alkaline AA-Cells.
Good for multiple runs.
Waterproof.
Operating temperature range from -40ºF to 185ºF (-40ºC to +85ºC). At temperatures below -4F (-20C) Lithium AA cells are needed, readily available in camera stores.
Notification that Pig passed with or without a computer if using Smartphone® or the new Remote Display Alarm
No external controls or antenna.
Small easy to carry, weighs less than 1 lb (including batteries), Tough Polycarbonate or ABS case*.
One man can carry twenty five (25) of these in a bag..... ideal when using an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV)

Economically priced.

Features:

Small compact size 4.7" x 3.1" x 2.4" weight <1 lbs (including batteries).
Space saving, easy to carry, easy to pack, and easy to transport.
Easy to use: Place on location over pipeline, switch on, wait for pig to pass. The unit will be ready to detect a pig within 30 Seconds.
Tough waterproof Polycarbonate or ABS case*.
Operational temperature range -40ºC to +85ºC (To operate below -20ºC AA Lithium Batteries must be used.)
Uses two (or four) "AA" size alkaline cells and will operate up to 160 days (one hundred sixty days) depending upon the mode of operation.
Standby mode for fast start.
Protected against Reverse Battery Polarity.
Above Ground Marker equipped with wireless technology. i.e. no external cables or connections required.
After initial setup with a PDA, the AGM can be operated using a simple Magnetic Key i.e. NO PDA needed.
12 channel GPS receiver. Used to automatically synchronize the onboard Real Time Clock.
GPS data are saved with each pass. Automatically uses GPS time when available (99.999% of the time)
If GPS signal is not available the onboard Real Time Clock can be used at locations such as tunnel, bridges, high buildings, etc.
All Normal pig passage events are recorded and data are stored on a Secure Digital memory card.
Uses internal 16MB Secure Digital Memory Card (supplied) with capacity to store thousands of passes.
Maximum SD card size accepted is 512 MByte. (enough to store tens of thousands of passes)
Normal passes are time logged against the GPS clock and the onboard RTC.
High sensitivity Magnetic sensor continuously compensates for local magnetic variations.
Software controlled gain settings: Normal Gain and High Gain.
Will detect magnetic pigs at depth of up to 20 feet and more. (diameter and wall thickness will influence the results, however this is the most sensitive unit yet.)
Onboard firmware helps reduce false passes. Ability to store all events or allow the onboard firmware to make the decision.
Real time site noise analysis, allows the operator to visually see if the AGM location has potential noise sources. i.e. near pumping stations, cathodic protection transformers etc.
Setup and control using a PDA such as iPAQ® communicates via wireless technology.
When using a PDA, laptop computer, or Smartphone, the user can be notified of the pig passing time. Compatible with the new Remote Display Alarm
Communication with AGM over a range of about 30 to 50 feet using wireless connection.
Very fast data sampling to ensure a true 1/100 second resolution of pig passing times (see note).
PC program for viewing and selecting pig passes.
Can be pre-placed at location up to 160 days ahead of the run, and can log multiple (1000's) of pig passes.
Download pass data using fast wireless data transfer, high speed 230,400 Baud connection speed.
AGM can be used as a reference clock to synchronize the onboard clock of the inspection tool.
Complete operational manual is available in PDF form.
Normal field operation does not require a computer of any kind.
PC program for setup and control of the AGM boxes requires Windows XP® (SP2) and a USB adapter for example: Zoom®
Smartphone program for monitoring the AGM boxes, requires Cell Phone running Microsoft Smartphone® 2003 or later.

* Enclosure can be polycarbonate or ABS. If one or the other material is preferred please indicate this at ordering time.

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Every attempt has been made to ensure the information contained herein is valid at the time of publication. Hans Wedemeyer however, reserves the right to make changes, corrections and/or improvements at any time and without notice. In addition, Hans Wedemeyer disclaims any and all liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly as a result of errors, omissions or discrepancies.

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