Thermal Integrity Profiler (TIP™) Support
Choose System Part for Support
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Main Unit
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Thermal Wire® Cables
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TAG & TAP-Edge
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ATLAS Cloud
Support Documents
Tips & Tricks
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Ensure the main unit is connected to WiFi before sending data to the Cloud.
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When WiFi is unavailable, data can be collected via the USB port with EdgeLink.
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When creating a new project, the serial numbers need a "space" between the 5-digit code and the suffix.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How can data be accessed without wifi?
EdgeLink allows manual download of the thermal data from a TAG or TAP-Edge box, rather than using WiFi.
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Is there an ASTM standard for TIP?
Yes. The ASTM standard is ASTM D7949 Standard Test Methods for Thermal Integrity Profiling of Concrete Deep Foundations
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How are TIP measurements used to compute the effective radius?
The known total volume of concrete actually placed in the shaft is used to compute an overall average radius (since the shaft length is known) and this average radius is equated to the average measured temperature of all Thermal Wire® cables or tubes over the entire length of shaft (excluding end condition effects – see Q 1092 ). Variations in the temperature along the shaft can then be transformed to radius changes by this ratio since the temperature gradient is nearly linear near the cage.
Support Documents
- Thermal Wire® Installation Guide
- Thermal Wire® Planning Guide
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Thermal Logs
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Thermal Splice Log
- Thermal Splice Log - 1 Wire
- Thermal Splice Log - 2 Wires
- Thermal Splice Log - 3 Wires
- Thermal Splice Log - 4 Wires
- Thermal Splice Log - 5 Wires
- Thermal Splice Log - 6 Wires
- Thermal Splice Log - 7 Wires
- Thermal Splice Log - 8 Wires
- Thermal Splice Log - 9 Wires
- Thermal Splice Log - 10 Wires
- Thermal Splice Log - 11 Wires
- Thermal Splice Log - 12 Wires
- TIP Calculator
- Thermal Wire Tester - Temperature Conversion
Tips & Tricks
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Install the Thermal Wire cable on the inside of the cage. Leave slack between nodes when using zip ties.
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To install the wire, unspool from the top of the cage. Start zip tying the wire to the cage from its bottom. Pull the last sensor off the spool first.
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Do not install the cables on CSL tubes, along a lift bar, or next to a centralizer.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How can one determine how many nodes are needed for their Thermal Wire cables?
The number of nodes is determined using two factors:
- The number of wires per shaft is calculated as how many feet of diameter has the shaft (1 wire / foot of shaft diameter). Example: shaft diameter is 4 ft, then 4 wires have to be installed equidistant.
- For the wire length, we round the length to the closest 5 ft (longer than requested). Example: For a length of 31 ft, the length is rounded up to 35 ft.
Remember that the TIP Wires have thermal sensors spaced at 1 ft distance.
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Where should the bottom node be attached on the rebar cage?
It is recommended to tie the bottom node 1″ up from the bottom of the bar.
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Whast should be done if the cable is longer than the cage?
Coil any remaining sensors and cable at the top of the cage so it will be out of the way during installation.
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How far apart should the cables be installed?
It is recommended to use one wire for each foot of shaft diameter.
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What lead length sizes are available?
Lead lengths are available in 25 ft, 50 ft or 75 ft. We recommend using the TIP Calculator to determine project needs.
Tips & Tricks
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Ensure nothing is blocking the signal from the TAG and TAP-Edge boxes by facing outwards from shaft.
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Wait for TAG and TAP-Edge boxes to connect to the local cellular signal before starting up connections to one another.
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Occasionally clear data from the TAG box through the TIP Main Unit to allow for storage.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will thermal data be available if there is no cellular connection?
Thermal data is stored in the TAP-Edge boxes and when the TAG box connects to a cellular signal, the data will be immediately uploaded to the cloud. The box will hold the data until a connection can be made.
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Why is the TAG box showing a red light?
A red light could indicate low battery or that the memory storage is almost full.
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What if another company’s TAG box is nearby during testing?
All thermal data is pushed to the Cloud and identified by the owner when they set up their project. Because your data is attached to a serial number, it will be able to be retrieved once uploaded to the cloud. The other company will not use the data, as it does not match their serial numbers.
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How long do the batteries last?
The batteries in the TAP-Edge or TAG box will last approximately 6 weeks.
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How is thermal data retrieved after testing?
Thermal data will be sent to the Cloud by the TAG box. In the cloud, navigate to “orphan wires” and reference the wire serial number. If internet access is not available, data can be retrieved with EdgeLink.
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How often should data be cleared from a TAG box?
It is recommended to clear data from the TAG box once per month.
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Are there separate chargers for the TAG and TAP-Edge boxes?
Yes, the TAG and TAP-Edge chargers are not interchangeable. Both boxes have their own charger. The Thermal Wire tester box uses the same charger as the TAP-Edge box.
Tips & Tricks
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Ensure the TAG device has more than one bar of signal for data to upload to the Cloud.
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The TAP Edge collects wire data every 15 minutes. Once an hour, the TAG box activates, reads the data and sends to the Cloud.
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Designated managers can register and assign permissions through the User page.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is data not appearing in the cloud?
The TAG box must have cellular signal to push data into the cloud. Ensure the TAG box has more than one bar of signal for data to upload.
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How are users able to share data on the cloud?
The manager of the Cloud account can assign roles to employees. Once the role has been updated, the manager can share project data.
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How long does it take for data to appear in the cloud?
Every hour, the TAG box pushes data to the Cloud.
Need additional support? Send email to tipsupport@pile.com.