S L O P E I N D I C A T O R 5

Digitilt Inclinometer Probe

Advantages
Proven Performance: Digitilt
inclinometer probes have earned a
world-wide reputation for durability,
high precision, and rapid response.
Repeatable Tracking: To ensure
consistent tracking in all types of
casing, the probe is equipped with
robust wheel carriages, shielded
wheel bearings, and specially
designed wheels.
Extended Installation Life: The
compact size of the Digitilt probe
allows it to pass through small radius
curves, extending the useful life of
the installation beyond that provided
by other inclinometer probes.
Computerized Testing: Each probe
undergoes thorough testing on a
Applications Inclination measurements are con- computerized calibration table.
®
Digitilt inclinometers are used to verted to lateral deviations, as shown Reliable Control Cable: Digitilt
monitor subsurface movements of in the drawing below. Changes in control cable is durable and easy to
earth in landslide areas and deep deviation, determined by comparing handle, stays flexible in cold weather,
excavations. They are also used to current and initial surveys, indicate resists chemicals and abrasion, and
monitor deformations in structures ground movement. provides excellent dimensional sta-
such as dams and embankments. Plotting changes in deviation yields a bility. Flexible rubber depth marks are
high resolution displacement profile. permanently vulcanized to the cable
Operation Displacement profiles are useful for jacket. The marks cannot loosen and
Inclinometer casing is typically determining the magnitude, depth, have no rigid edges that can damage
installed in a vertical borehole that direction, and rate of ground move- the cable jacket and conductors.
passes through suspected zones of ment. Consistent Depth Control: The
movement into stable ground. The pulley assembly, a recommended
Digitilt inclinometer probe, control accessory, helps the operator
cable, pulley assembly, and readout achieve uniform depth control. The
are used to survey the casing. The one-way action of its cable clamp
first survey establishes the initial pro- ensures consistent positioning of the
file of the casing. Subsequent sur- probe.
veys reveal changes in the profile if
Complete Solutions: Slope Indica-
ground movement occurs.
tor’s inclinometer system includes
During a survey, the probe is drawn high-quality casing, vertical and
upwards from the bottom of the cas- horizontal traversing probes, vertical
ing to the top, halted in its travel at and horizontal in-place sensors,
0.5 m or 2' intervals for tilt readings. recording readouts, graphing soft-
The inclination of the probe body is ware, and specialized accessories.
measured by two force-balanced,
servo-accelerometers. One acceler-
ometer measures tilt in the plane of
the inclinometer wheels, which track
the longitudinal grooves of the cas-
ing. The other accelerometer mea-
sures tilt in the plane perpendicular to
the wheels.

G E O T E C H N I C A L & S T R U C T U R A L I N S T R U M E N T A T I O N
6 W W W . S L O P E I N D I C A T O R . C O M

DIGITILT INCLINOMETER PROBE CONTROL CABLE READOUTS

Metric-Unit Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . .50302510 30m Control Cable, Complete . . . 50601030 Digitilt DataMate II. . . . . . . . . . . .50310900
English-Unit Probe . . . . . . . . . . . .50302500 50m Control Cable, Complete . . . 50601050 The Digitilt DataMate II is a recording readout.
Digitilt inclinometer probe includes a carrying 100m Control Cable, Complete . . 50601100 The Digitilt 09 is a manual readout. See separate
case and instruction manual. Control cable, 100 ft Control Cable, Complete . . 50601002 data sheets for details.
pulley, and readout are not included. 150 ft Control Cable, Complete . . 50601003
300 ft Control Cable, Complete . . 50601004 DUMMY PROBE
METRIC PROBE SPECIFICATIONS Metric Cable, Custom Length. . . . 50601010 Metric Wheel Base . . . . . . . . . . . .50304810
Wheel base: 500 mm. English Cable, Custom Length . . . 50601000 English Wheel Base . . . . . . . . . . . .50304800
Range: ±53° from vertical. Connector for Readout . . . . . . . . 50301800 Reel & Line for Dummy Probe. . . . 50304900
Connector for Probe. . . . . . . . . . . 50303100 Dummy probe is used to test for casing continu-
Resolution: 0.02 mm per 500 mm.
Control cables listed as complete are standard ity, groove continuity, and obstructions or severe
Repeatability: ±0.01% FS.
lengths of cable and include connectors. If you distortions of casing that could hinder retrieval
Calibration: 14 point calibration with NIST
order a custom length cable, you must also of Digitilt probe and control cable. Dummy probe
traceable calibration device.
order connectors. Custom-length English control body is aluminum with stainless steel wheels
Temperature Rating: -20 to +50 °C. and has dimensions similar to those of Digitilt
cable must be ordered in full multiples of 10'.
Dimensions: 25.4 x 653 mm. Control cable probe with control cable attached.
connector adds 92 mm to length of probe. Control cable is supplied with no splices or sur-
face defects and has a rated strength of 480 lb Reel with 60 m (200') of 0.25" nylon line is used
Weight: 1.8 kg.
and a working strength of 120 lb. to lower and retrieve dummy probe.
Material: Stainless steel.
Metric cable is graduated with yellow 0.5-meter
marks and red 1-meter marks. English cable is
ENGLISH PROBE SPECIFICATIONS
graduated with yellow 2-foot marks and red 10-
Wheel base: 24". foot marks.
Range: ±35° from vertical.
Cable has a steel core wire to control stretching,
Resolution: 0.0012 inch per 24 inches. a dacron torsion braid to counter cable torque
Repeatability: ±0.01%FS. and eliminate slipping of cable jacket relative to
Calibration: 14 point calibration with NIST the steel core, and depth marks that are molded
traceable calibration device. onto the cable jacket. The polyurethane cable
Temperature Rating: -4 to +122 °F. jacket resists chemicals and abrasions and stays
Dimensions: 1 x 30". Control cable flexible in cold temperatures.
connector adds 3.75"to length of probe.
Weight: 4 lb.
Material: Stainless steel.

ACCURACY SPECIFICATIONS
SLIP-RING REEL
Metric Systems: ±0.25 mm per reading and
±6 mm per 50 readings. 200 m (650') capacity . . . . . . . . . .50503100
300 m (1150') capacity . . . . . . . . .50503300
English Systems: ±0.01 inch per reading and
±0.3 inch per 50 readings. Slip-ring cable reel allows the readout to remain
connected while the reel is operated. Includes
These system accuracy specifications were jumper cable to connect reel to readout.
derived empirically from the analysis of a large
number of surveys and include both random and
systematic errors introduced by casing, probe,
STORAGE REEL
cable, readout, and operator. Casing was PULLEY ASSEMBLY 30m (100’) capacity. . . . . . . . . . . .50502030
installed within 3 degrees of vertical, and opera- Small Pulley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51104604 70 m (230') capacity . . . . . . . . . . .50502050
tors followed recommended reading practices. Large Pulley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51104606 100 m (360') capacity . . . . . . . . . .50502110
When corrections for systematic error are made, Pulley assembly clamps onto top of casing to Sturdy storage reel with large diameter hub
the remaining error is random. It accumulates help operator control depth of probe. Cable keeps cable neat when not in use.
with the square root of the number of readings. clamp serves as reference for depth marks. Note: The use of reels is optional. Cable can also
Thus the best precision obtainable with a metric Removable pulley wheel facilitates insertion of be stored in a figure-8 or using the over-under
system is approximately ±1.4 mm per fifty read- probe into casing. method of coiling cable, as presented in the
ings, and the best precision of an English unit Use small pulley with 48 or 70 mm (1.9 or manual. If you choose to use a reel, be sure that
system is approximately ±0.05 inch per fifty 2.75") casing. Use large pulley with 70 or 85mm the hub of the reel has a diameter of eight inches
readings. (2.75 or 3.34") casing. or larger (as do the reels above). Power reels
should be sixteen inches or larger.

Durham Geo Slope Indicator, 12123 Harbour Reach Drive, Mukilteo, WA, 98275 USA
Tel: 425-493-6200 Tel: 866-916-0541 Fax: 425-493-6250 Email: [email protected]

Copyright 6/2009 by Durham Geo-Enterprises. Products and specifications are subject to review and change without notice.