Picus Electronic Hammer

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The electronic hammer provides a new measuring method that enables you to use fewer sonic sensors than measuring points. This is interesting for applications on very large trees, when the number of measuring points required exceeds the number of sonic sensors. The result of the measuring is very similar to the standard measuring but the time for the measuring is a little longer.

Picus Electronic Calipers

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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

If the PICUS callipers are used, the overall testing time is reduced AND the cross-sectional plot of the tree at the test point is more accurate leading to more accurate tomograms. The PICUS has 3 test options included in the software, these being:

Essentially circular trees
Essentially elliptical trees
Free Geometry for irregular shaped trees

When using the software without the callipers the user will be advised where to place the test points. Occasionally, the advised test point will be sited in decay or a cavity which is not advisable. The PICUS callipers allow the user to position the test points exactly where required and the relative distances between the test points can be quickly and accurately measured using the PICUS callipers to produce a highly accurate cross-section of the test area. As sonic tomography relies on measuring sonic speeds between each test point it is easy to understand that the more accurate the cross section is plotted then the more accurate the resulting tomogram.

With large, irregular shaped trees; the PICUS callipers are virtually a must. It is possible to map the cross-section of such trees using the free geometry option and using other commercially available callipers, but the time taken is much more than that taken with the PICUS callipers.

The Calliper can be connected to a PC or Pocket PC wireless using Bluetooth radio standard. The use of the Calliper is embedded into the PICUS Sonic Tomograph software.

Due to its movable tips the calliper is easy to handle in transport position as well as in working position!

3D Expert Software

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The latest version of the Picus software is available in the optional "Expert" format.  This version offers enhanced functionality to the consultant to enable easier analysis of tomographs and additional formats in which to present the data.

One of these is the new 3D view which is accomplished by taken 2 or more scans at various heights and then allowing the software to generate a 3D model based on this data.  

Power

Laptop batteries will rarely give you a full days operation in the field.  However with the optionl power inverter you will be able to power your laptop safely using the 12v supply from your vehicle.

Adaptors & Bluetooth

The picus requires either a RS232 serial  and/or Bluetooth connection with the laptop the software is running on.  Some laptops provide these as standard, however if yours does not it can easily be added with a cost effective adaptor cable.

We can also supply Bluetooth headsets for working in noisy environments, wirelessly.

Memory Cards

If you use a PDA to collect your field data you may wish to increase the storage capacity of your device.  We can supply most types of card such as SD, MMC, CF etc.  As well as different types of card reader.