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  • Page 1 REBAR SCANNER TP-200G...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Overview ................................1 Technical specifications ..........................1 III. Description ..............................1 IV. Operating system ............................2 Operation .................................6 VI. Analysis software ............................7 VII. Precautions ..............................7 VIII. Repair and maintenance ..........................7 IX. Liability ................................6 Appendix 1 Quick Index to Menu ...........................7 Appendix 2 Measurement and Verification ......................7 Appendix 3 Configuration List ..........................7...

  • Page 3: Overview

    I. Overview The rebar scanner TP-200G is mainly used to test the position of rebar, thickness of cover to reinforcement, rebar spacing and rebar diameter in concrete structures, and can accurately produce a full map of the rebar location, providing high-precision, high-speed detection data; it adopts the integrated structure of main unit and sensor coil, which is convenient and fast for carrying and on- site operation;...

  • Page 4: Technical Specifications

    of aiming frame and indicator light, which is convenient for rebar positioning; The detection data is automatically stored to avoid data loss caused by operational errors.  Eight-level backlight brightness adjustment and five-theme setting functions, enabling the  screen and data to be clearly seen even in the case of strong outdoor sunlight; Using Type-C port, which enables data transmission and charging to be more convenient and ...

  • Page 5: Description

    Error range for different thicknesses Range Small range (mm) Large range (mm) Error range 1～80 5～80 ±1 81～120 81～120 ±2 121～210 ±4 III. Description The Rebar Scanner TP-200G mainly includes the main unit, charger, USB cable and other accessories. - 3 -...
  • Page 6 Main unit The appearance of the Rebar Scanner is shown in Figure 1. Figure 1 Friendly reminder: The actual instrument may be different from the schematic diagram, please refer to the actual instrument. Function keys Key Identification Function Description Long press to power on or off the instrument. Short press for grid/profile/waveform measurement;...
  • Page 7 [◀] Move-to-left option Confirm the currently selected menu item or parameter; the test interface for [OK] saving detection data. Return to previous menu Friendly reminder: Individual buttons have different functions in different interfaces, see related descriptions for details. LCD screen Installed on the upper panel of the instrument, it is used to display the operation interface and detected data and other information.

  • Page 8: Operating System

    See product packing list for details. IV. Operating system Operating system The program software of the Rebar scanner TP-200G mainly achieves the functions of each function menu of the instrument, instrument test status, measurement data and result display. Start-up and main menu interface...
  • Page 9 Figure 3 Figure 4 Main function selection In the main menu interface, press the keys of [◀]and[▶]to select the rebar detection module, the data management module and the system setting module. Move the cursor to the selected mode, press the [OK] or [ ] key to enter the processing interface of the currently selected menu, and press the [ ] key to return to the main menu interface.
  • Page 10 Figure 5 General scan In the sub-item detection menu, move the cursor to the general scan, and press the [OK] key to enter the setting interface, as shown in Figure 6. Figure 6 In the setting interface, press [▲], [▼] keys to select the desired operation, and press [OK] key to enter.
  • Page 11 Figure 7 Press [▲], [▼] key to adjust numbers and letters, press [ ] key to make the cursor toggle between options of name and number, press [OK] key to confirm, press [ ] key to return. For modifying design diameter;...
  • Page 12 Figure 8 At this time, the screen will pop up the calibration interface, take the instrument in the air, away from the ferromagnetic medium, press the [ OK ] key to calibrate the instrument, waiting for the screen to display: Signal calibration completed, and then press the [ OK ] key again or[ ] key to start detection.
  • Page 13 of the cover to reinforcement is 42mm. Figure 10 Two rebars have been detected, the thickness of cover to reinforcement of the first rebar is 42mm, the thickness of the cover to reinforcement of the second rebar is 42mm, and the separation distance between the two rebars is 103mm.
  • Page 14 Estimate diameter In the thickness detection mode, slide the instrument to the right slowly and at constant speed, when the red aiming frame and the gray center line are displayed coincidently, and the indicator light on the front of the screen becomes green, accompanied by a buzzing, indicating that rebars are detected;...
  • Page 15 After completing setting, press [ ] key to enter the detection interface. As shown in Figure 13. Figure 13 Procedure scanning introduction: According to the requirements of "Technical standard for test of reinforcing steel bar in concrete" (JGJ/T152-2019), the three different locations of the same rebar is selected for detection, and each location is detected twice, and take the averaged value to obtain thickness value of the cover to reinforcement.
  • Page 16 [▶] key: switch between large/small range [ ] key: Exit the current measurement ] key: save the current thickness measurement value Grid scan In the sub-item detection menu, move cursor to the grid scan, and press the [OK] key to enter the setting interface, as shown in Figure 14.
  • Page 17 measured rebar along the X direction is φ16, and the diameter of the measured rebar along the Y direction is φ16, and the small range is selected. The middle of the screen is the distribution map of the rebars generated by the grid scan, indicating the thickness of the cover to reinforcement of each steel bar and the separation distance between the rebars respectively.
  • Page 18 Figure 17 Taking Figure 17 as an example, the upper part of the screen is the parameter area, indicating that a profile scan is being performed at this time, the file name is PM0003, the diameter of the rebar to be measured is φ16, and the small range is selected.
  • Page 19 Figure18 In the sub-item detection menu, move the cursor to the fine scan, and press the [ ] key to enter the setting interface, as shown in Figure 19. Figure 19 Taking Figure 19 as an example, the parameter area is at the top of the screen, indicating that a fine scan is being performed at this time, the file name is JX0004, the diameter of the rebar to be measured is φ16, and the small range is selected.
  • Page 20 [▶] key: switch between large/small range [ ] key: exit the current measurement Image Scanning In the sub-item detection menu, move the cursor to the image scan, and press the [OK] key to enter the setting interface, as shown in Figure 20. Figure 20 After completing setting, press [ ] key to enter the detection interface.
  • Page 21 the main reinforcement. When the rebar is detected, the instrument will beep automatically and the waveform of the rebar below the instrument position will be displayed on the instrument. After completing the movement, press [ ] key to repeat the previous steps. At the beginning, the instrument will display the X direction.
  • Page 22 Figure 23 Taking general data view as an example, the left side of the screen is the component name list, press [▲], [▼] keys to move the cursor, press [◀], [▶] keys to turn pages, after selecting, press [OK] key to view specific data , as shown in Figure 24.
  • Page 23 Figure 25 Time Setting Press [▲], [▼], [◀], [▶] keys to move the cursor, press [ ] key to switch hour, minute and second setting, press [OK] key to confirm, press [ ] key to return. Date Setting Press [▲], [▼], [◀], [▶] keys to move the cursor, press [ ] key to switch year, month, day setting, press [OK] key to confirm, press [ ] key to return.
  • Page 24 to return. Laser settings Press [▲], [▼] keys to choose whether to turn off the laser beam or not, press [OK] key to confirm, press [ ] key to return. Thickness correction Press [▲], [▼][◀], [▶] keys to modify thickness correction value, press [OK]to confirm, press [ ]to return.
  • Page 25 When you need to delete data, select the data deletion function of data management in the main menu, and enter the data deletion interface, as shown in Figure 27 (a) (b). Press [OK] key to confirm the deletion of data files, press [ ] key to return to the previous menu interface. Figure 27 (a) Data deletion interface Figure 27 (b) Data deletion interface Friendly reminder:...

  • Page 26: Operation

    off button; automatic shutdown by the system; forcibly shutdown by pressing the [ ] key in any start-up interface, and shutdown due to low battery of the instrument. Automatic shutdown by the system The instrument program provides the function of automatic shutdown under the set time for the circumstance where any key is not pressed for a long time, which is designed for low power consumption.
  • Page 27 Figure 29 After the startup interface is displayed, it will automatically enter the main menu display interface of the instrument, as shown in Figure 30. Figure 30 Component Testing In the main menu, press the [▼], [▲], [◀], [▶] keys to select the menu mode, the default is the start- detection mode, press the [OK]or[ ] key to enter the start-detection mode interface, as shown in Figure 31.
  • Page 28 Figure 31 Parameter setting In the start-detection mode, firstly press the [▼], [▲] keys to select the desired scan mode, then press the [▶] key to enter the corresponding parameter setting item, and then press the [▶] key again, the parameter value will be displayed with blue background, press [▼], [▲] keys to select and adjust the parameter value, after completing, press [OK] key to return to the previous state (taking the thickness detection setting as an example), as shown in Figure 32.
  • Page 29 press the [OK] key after the scan to save the measurement data; for the detailed introduction of rebar scan, please refer to the description in chapter General scan. The following key functions are supported during the thickness detection process: [OK] key: save the measurement data, and restart the next group of measurement. ] key: clear the measurement data and restart the measurement.

  • Page 30: Analysis Software

    4. For the measurement of the double-layer rebar distribution network, generally detect the outer rebar first, and then detect the cover to reinforcement and position of the inner rebar in the middle of the two outer rebars. 5. When the detection environment is changed or there is a large error in the measurement results, the instrument calibration operation should be performed.
  • Page 31 Finally, the serial port driver that must be installed for USB to data transfer pops up. If it has been installed before, it cannot be selected for installation. As shown in Figure 34. Figure 34 If you choose to install the driver, please check the option of "USB to Serial Driver". Click Finish, as shown in Figure 35, click Install.
  • Page 32 Figure 36 Software interface Please double-click the steel scanner analysis software, select the steel data analysis as shown in Figure 37. Figure 37 Software description Read inspection data 1. When transferring the rebar scanning data, please use the USB connection cable to connect the PC and the instrument communication port, and then the software clicks on the import data - - 30 -...
  • Page 33 > transfer, the instrument selects the data management -> data transfer -> press OK to transfer. 2. After successful data transfer, the software will load the transferred data. Open File In the rebar data analysis, click "Open File" to open the file, pop-up "Open File" dialog box, shown in Figure 38;...
  • Page 34 1. Select the type of data to be analyzed. The software processing is divided into four types, the same as the instrument: single point test (thickness test), single line test, profile test, grid test, and plane test. 2. The component list shows all the component numbers of the current type. 3.

  • Page 35: Precautions

    1. In the list of components, select the component number to handle the generation of inspection reports, as shown in Figure 41. Figure 41 2. Click Generate Report to bring up the Generate Report dialog box as shown in Figure 42, fill in the basic information of the generated report and click OK.

  • Page 36: Repair And Maintenance

    For your better use of this product, please read this manual carefully before use to fully understand the usage and precautions of the instrument and software. 1. Working environment requirements Ambient temperature: -10℃~+50℃  Relative humidity: <90%RH  Electromagnetic interference: no strong alternating electromagnetic field is allowed ...
  • Page 37 advisable to operate the instrument keyboard with hands stained with excessive oil and mud, so as not to affect the service life of the keyboard. 2. Power This instrument is powered by built-in special rechargeable lithium battery, if fully charged, its stand by duration can reach more than 16 hours.
  • Page 38 charge, otherwise the instrument may be damaged. 4. Lithium battery The average service life of the rechargeable battery is about 500 times of charge-discharge. If it is close to the service life and if the battery cannot work normally and be charged, or cannot be fully charged, or has a short use time even if it is fully charged, it indicates that the rechargeable battery may be damaged or the end of the service life.

  • Page 39: Liability

    Instrument automatic shutdown: The instrument has battery power detection capability, when the battery power is too low, the instrument will automatically shut down; charge the battery for a period of time or directly connect to the power adapter and then turn on the instrument. Friendly reminder: Our company provides one-year warranty and lifetime maintenance services for this instrument;...

  • Page 40: Appendix 2 Measurement And Verification

    drawings and section drawings. The rebar scanning test is carried out in the form of a waveform diagram, which is especially suitable for closely spaced rebar Fine scan circumstance where it is difficult to identify the number of rebars. The number, position and thickness of rebars can be accurately determined through waveform.
  • Page 41 1. Room temperature environment; 2. No strong electromagnetic field interference; 3. There is no corrosive gas in the air, and the relative humidity is less than 80%. Verification Equipment 1. A set of plexiglass sheets; 2. The length is not less than 500mm, and the diameters are Φ12, Φ16, Φ20 conventional grade II threaded rebars;...

  • Page 42: Appendix 3 Configuration List

    Appendix 3 Configuration List Description Size Remark Integrated Rebar Detector Software CD Charger USB data cable Qualified Certification Warranty Card Instrument box - 40 -...
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