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    Real-Time Profiler

    Real-Time Profiler
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    The Ames Real-Time Profiler is a laser enabled smoothness measurement system that monitors profile and calculates smoothness indices directly behind the paver and displays profile as concrete is placed. Locates areas of localized roughness and must grind locations, Instantly calculates and displays Profile Index (PI) and International Roughness Index (IRI). Laptop can be mounted anywhere on the machine.

    Real-Time Profiler Sensor

    RTP Sensor

    Real-Time Profiler In Use

    RTP In Use

    Advantages

    Quality Control - In-process profiling locates problem areas and informs fast and appropriate responsesEasy to Use - Mounts directly onto the back of your slipform paverInstant Information - Rugged Panasonic Toughbook mounts to paver, creating a real-time scoreboard for monitoring smoothness valuesAccountability - Brings quality control awareness to everyone involved in the paving process
    SystemComputer HardwareComputer Software

    System

    • - Collects measurements at speeds between 0 and 80 ft/min
    • - Laser height sensor with a range of five in. and a resolution of .001 in.
    • - Horizontal distance measured with an optical encoder
    • - Pavement elevation sample storage: 3 inches
    • - Profile wavelength range: 1.8 to 300 feet
    • - Vertical distance sensor resolution: .002 inch
    • - Data storage: 250,000 miles
    Real-Time Profiler Display

    RTP Display

    Real-Time Profiler Setup

    RTP Setup

    Computer Hardware

    • - Panasonic Toughbook laptop with a 500 GB hard drive and 4 GB of RAM
    • - Color anti-reflective, outdoor readable tough screen display
    • - Electronic components housed in water resistant and dust tight case
    • - Field replacement of any components does not require re-calibration of the system
    • - Up to four sensors can be installed at various locations behind the paver
    • - Additional sensors can be field installed

    Computer Software

    • - Displays profile and updates smoothness indices with real time data collection
    • - Equipped with variable high and low pass filter options
    • - Contains automatic bump detection feature
    • - Capable of displaying “true profile,” rolling straightedge, and California-type profilograph profile on screen
    • - Identifies location of “out-of-specification” bumps
    • - All fields selectable output to ASCII file and selectable field delimiter