3D ground penetrating radar PinPointR

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Overview
ImpulseRadar PinPointR 3D brings professional 3D GPR acquisition into the simple workflow of a conventional cart-mounted GPR. Compact, lightweight and designed for one-person operation, it combines an 8-channel 450 MHz antenna array with the tablet-driven ViewPoint 2 workflow to simplify the transition from 2D surveying to 3D subsurface mapping.

Design & Portability
Weighing 25.4 kg (cart + antenna), the system is transportable and deployable by a single operator. Folded for transport the unit measures 870 × 540 × 370 mm; in use (raised handlebar) dimensions are 1010 × 540 × 1030 mm. The compact form factor reduces logistic complexity and enables transport in a standard vehicle.

Workflow
The system is operated from a tablet using ViewPoint 2 for survey setup, data capture and in-field visualisation. The platform workflow is: Transport → Deploy → 3D Survey → Process → Interpret. PinPointR 3D integrates into an ecosystem that includes Condor and Geolitix Plus/Ultra for post-processing and interpretation.

Benefits

• Professional 3D GPR acquisition integrated into a familiar cart workflow to reduce operator training time.
• Conventional cart ergonomics simplify the transition from 2D to 3D surveying.
• One-person operation: designed for transport, deployment and use by a single surveyor.
• Compact folded dimensions for straightforward transport in conventional vehicles.
• 8-channel architecture for simultaneous acquisition of multiple radar profiles and dense 3D datasets.
• 450 MHz operating frequency configured for professional subsurface mapping and investigation.
• Tablet-driven ViewPoint 2 workflow for setup, acquisition and in-field visualisation.
• Compatibility with Condor and Geolitix Plus/Ultra for advanced processing, visualisation and interpretation.
• Positioning support via internal or external GPS using NMEA 0183 protocol.

Applications

• Utility mapping
• Underground pipe detection
• Cable and duct mapping
• 3D utility mapping
• Mapping of buried infrastructure
• Pre-construction surveys
• Pre-excavation investigations
• Urban GPR surveys
• Road investigations
• Paved areas and car parks
• Detection of buried structures
• Subsurface anomaly detection
• High-density professional GPR surveys
• Three-dimensional subsurface mapping
• Investigations in areas with dense underground infrastructure where isolated 2D profiles are difficult to interpret

Accessories (standard configuration described)

• No.1 PinPointR 3D 450 MHz 8-channel array antenna unit
• No.1 ART for PinPointR 3D
• No.1 RAM Mount Tab-Tite 9"–10.5" tablet holder
• No.2 ImpulseRadar Li-Ion batteries
• No.2 Battery chargers for 3-cell Li-Ion batteries, with 3-cable set
• No.1 External GPS cable for master receiver, 35 cm – blue
• No.1 PC-to-switch cable, M12 X-code to RJ45 – 150 cm
• No.1 Telescopic GPS pole, 55–150 cm, 5/8" UNC
• No.1 Rugged Windows PC/Tablet

Software and integrations
ViewPoint 2: tablet-driven acquisition software included for survey setup, data acquisition and in-field visualisation. Condor: recommended ImpulseRadar software for advanced processing, visualisation and interpretation (sold separately). Geolitix Plus / Ultra: compatible professional platforms for processing, visualisation and interpretation of 3D GPR datasets (sold separately). GPS / GNSS receiver: supports internal or external positioning systems via NMEA 0183 to georeference acquired GPR data.

Technical specifications

• Technology — Multi-channel 3D GPR
• Frequency — 450 MHz
• Channels — 8
• Swath coverage width — 59 cm, centre-to-centre between channels 1 and 8
• Weight — 25.4 kg / 56 lbs (cart + antenna)
• Battery — Li-Ion 12 V / 1.3 Ah
• Declared survey speed — >130 km/h @ 5 cm point interval
• Dimensions (folded for transport) — 870 × 540 × 370 mm
• Dimensions (in use) — 1010 × 540 × 1030 mm (raised handlebar)
• Operating temperature — −20 °C to +50 °C
• Acquisition software — ViewPoint 2
• Recommended post-processing software — Condor / Geolitix
• GPS support — Internal / external GPS
• GPS protocol — NMEA 0183
• Regulatory — CE, FCC & IC approved
• Warranty — 2 years