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Argus TreeQinetic Manual

Instruments for tree pulling tests
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Instruments for Tree Pulling Tests
www.argus-electronic.de
Version 1.7, November 2018

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  • Page 1 TreeQinetic Instruments for Tree Pulling Tests www.argus-electronic.de Version 1.7, November 2018...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    © TreeQinetic Contents TREEQINETIC SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ..................3 1.1............................. 3 ENERAL HINTS 1.2..................3 NSTALLATION OF THE INETIC PROGRAM TREEQINETIC COMPONENTS ........................ 4 2.1...................... 4 ONTENTS OF THE MEASURING CASE 2.2............................5 LASTOMETER 2.3............................5 NCLINOMETER 2.4.

  • Page 3: Treeqinetic Software Installation

    TreeQinetic 1. TreeQinetic Software Installation 1.1. General hints The TreeQinetic Measuring program is used to control the TreeQinetic system and to store the data during pulling tests. 1.2. Installation of the TreeQinetic program Login as administrator in order to install the program! Make sure that all windows updates are loaded! Refer to Microsoft.com.

  • Page 4: Treeqinetic Components

    © TreeQinetic 2. TreeQinetic Components 2.1. Contents of the measuring case Communication Unit (1 piece) Elastometer (1-4 pieces) with 10 Nails each Inclinometer (1-4 pieces) Forcemeter (1 piece) Nail calibre Impact cap for Inclinometer-fastener Inclinometer-fastener (1-4 pieces, located in the lid of the case )

  • Page 5: Elastometer

    ~ 15 h at 20°C (radio on) 198 – 202 mm Distance between nails: 2 – 4 mm Diameter of nails: Max. distance of wireless data transmission: 3 to 60 meter TreeQinetic Elastometer @ work. 2.3. Inclinometer Resolution: 0,002° Accuracy: 0,005°...

  • Page 6: Forcemeter

    If you require shackles with higher load capacity choose shackles made of iron which can be installed in a straight line and transfer the load in the designated way. When in doubt contact argus electronic for consulting or to acquire appropriate material.

  • Page 7: Anemometer (Optional)

    © TreeQinetic 2.5. Anemometer (optional) Resolution wind speed: 0.1 m/s Accuracy: 0.2 m/s 0 – 30 m/s Measuring range wind speed: Resolution Wind direction: 1° Measuring range Wind direction: 360° Accu capacity: ~ 10 h (at 20 °C) Max. distance of wireless data transmission: 3 to 30 meter Anemometer and measuring pole (10 meter) 2.6.

  • Page 8: Data Transmission

    TreeQinetic 3. Data transmission 3.1. Connection PC - TreeQinetic The TreeQinetic system can be connected to the PC with the Communication Unit via Bluetooth or USB. Activating the USB connection: 1. Turn OFF the Communication Unit 2. Install the USB cable between Com Unit and PC (PC is turned on) 3.

  • Page 9: Treeqinetic Pc Software

    2. Connect the Communitation Unit via USB or Bluetooth to the PC. In order to use the USB cable connection the USB cable must be installed prior to switching on the Com Unit. 3. Start „TreeQinetic“ program and select COM Port. In case of using the USB connection the COM port is marked with blue colour in the drop down list.
  • Page 10 © TreeQinetic Warning level for the forcemeter should correlate with the maximum values given for the winch or forcemeter. A 16kN (1.6t) Winch requires the warning level of 16 kN. The Elastometer warning level is set to 200 µm, which correlates with a fiber compression of 0,1% (related to the TQ Elastometer working range of 20 cm).
  • Page 11 © TreeQinetic 8. Enter positions of instruments (refer to image above) a. Forcemeter. The pulling rope angle needs to be entered. That’s why you need to enter  Height of rope attachment on the tree  Distance tree – anchor point ...
  • Page 12 © TreeQinetic 10. Open measuring window. Click „Measure“ in main menu. The icons have following meaning COM port Status (Green = open, red = closed) Transfer ONE set of the most current measuring data from the sensors to the Start / Stop continues data transfer from sensors to PC. This function is used to record the data of the pulling test.
  • Page 13 © TreeQinetic 11. Perform zero balance by clicking Symbol 7 . Do not touch sensors within the next 5 seconds of time. When wind is blowing, try to perform the zero-balance in a moment of low wind speed. Perform the zero balance immediately before you start the pulling test.

  • Page 14: Screen Shots

    © TreeQinetic 4.4. Screen shots 4.4.1. Tree motion logging in winds The following screen shots show the inclination of the root plate and the deformation (strain, compression) of the marginal fibres of three poplar trees standing in a row. The colour of the data-line correlates with the colour of the arrow pointing to each of the trees.

  • Page 15: Settings For Measuring Devices

    © TreeQinetic 5. Settings for measuring devices 5.1. How to turn ON and OFF Turn ON: Press (on/off) button (~ 2 sec) until the LED is flashing and the LCD display is active. Turn OFF: Press (on/off) button until the display shows “Shut down”. Release button.

  • Page 16: Zero-Setting

    The devices are calibrated at delivery and do usually not require an additional calibration. If the calibration values have been changed the devices need to be sent back to argus electronic. Calibration can only be done by argus electronic gmbh in Rostock.

  • Page 17: Mounting The Measuring Devices On The Tree

    © TreeQinetic 6. Mounting the measuring devices on the tree 6.1. Elastometer The Elastometer is mounted using two special nails. We recommend to use the 3,0 x100mm nails from stainless steel like delivered. Proceed as follows: 1. Put in nails. Use the nail-calibre to mount the nails parallel in the tree. Penetration depth is 10 mm or more.

  • Page 18: Inclinometer

    © TreeQinetic 6.2. Inclinometer The inclinometer-fastener needs to be firmly driven into the wood. Use the cap when using a hammer to drive the fastener into the tree. Alternatively you can use a mallet (no – steel). It is important to fix the fastener firmly.

  • Page 19: Forcemeter

    If you require shackles with higher load capacity choose shackles made of iron which can be installed in a straight line and transfer the load in the designated way. When in doubt contact argus electronic for consulting or to acquire appropriate material.

  • Page 20: Accumulator Hints

    © TreeQinetic 6.4. Accumulator hints 6.4.1. Auto Power Off The devices are turned off automatically when no communication takes place and no button is pushed. „Auto power off“ times of the devices are as follows: Communication Unit: ~ 25 min...

  • Page 21: Charging Of The Measuring Devices

    © TreeQinetic 6.6. Charging of the measuring devices The measuring devices (Elastometer, Inclinometer, Forcemeter, Anemometer) are charged via one of the three charging channels of the Communication-Unit or the 8-Channel-Charger. Hint: If there are more devices to charge than charging channels available, the devices need to be charged in sequence.

  • Page 22: General Hints

    Ambient conditions during pulling tests Do not use the pulling test during or shortly after periods of frost. The TreeQinetic components are not water proof. Drizzle rain for a couple of minutes will not cause problems. However, rain should be avoided.

  • Page 23: Technical Reference

    Shipping of the TreeQinetic Systems If you want to ship the TreeQinetic system by carrier or airplane make sure that the devices are stowed firmly into the measuring case. Put the case into a cardboard box and close firmly before shipping.

  • Page 24: Contact

    © TreeQinetic 9. Contact argus electronic gmbh Erich-Schlesinger-Straße 49d 18059 Rostock Germany Tel.: +49 (0) 381 / 49 68 14 4-0 www.argus-electronic.de info@argus-electronic.de www.argus-electronic.de...

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