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Direct measurement of Guy Tension – Model R-164 – US Patent 7,313,975
- Device using a direct method to measure, the guy wires tension.
- This technology brings outstanding advantages for our clients.
- The direct measurement of the wire tension, ensures the accuracy.
- The system is lightweight, around 15lbs, including the carrying case.
- Digital read-out for the customer.
- Calibration can be checked in-house.
Distributed directly by the manufacturer:
Romell Inc.
Phone +1 514 766 3242
Email: romell.inc@bellnet.ca
Email: info@smart-guy.biz
or
Under license by:
Weisman Consultants Inc
Phone: 416-736-7453
Email: simon@weisman-consultants.com
Website: www.weisman-consultants.com
Smart Guy R-164 Specifications
Guy wire connection details. The R-164 device is able to perform measurements for:
- Guy wires of any construction – strands number does not count
- Guy wires diameters: from 3/16” to 1-1/16”
- Turnbuckle size: up to 1-3/4”
- Thimble size: from 3/16” to 1”
- Maximum Force measured: 15,000 lbs
- Accuracy: +/- 50 lbs
- Digital Tension Indicator
- Display: 0.5 “ high LCD
- Battery life: 450 hours
- Low battery warning, auto off
- Indicators: peak, hold, gross, net
- Resolution: 5 Lbs
The connection must be thimble - turnbuckle. The displayed value represents the true guy wire tension.
Smart Guy R-164 Specifications
This technology brings outstanding advantages for our clients:
- The direct measurement of the wire tension, ensures the accuracy.
- The system is lightweight, around 15lbs, including the carrying case. Digital read-out for the customer.
- Calibration can be checked in-house.
- Sensitivity Hand pulling the guy wire, could create up to 200 lbs tension variation.
- This tension increase is visible on the display and provides a proper filling for measurement quality.
- Operational Temperature Range: 14° F to 120°F or -10°C to 50°C
- Construction users will find SMART-GUY especially helpful when installing or adjusting the guy tensions.
- No need to remove the device while adjusting the tension.
- Perform guy wire tension adjustment using the SMART-GUY and remove it when the adjustment is completed.
No other technology measures more acurately
Smart Guy R-164 Specifications
Measurement repeatability
- Since the entire guy force is transferred directly through the SMART-GUY device – and need not to be inferred from other effects – the measurement does not depend on the inspector’s personal response and timing, and is, therefore, highly repeatable.
- Second and subsequent measurements are not necessary, thus saving time and money.
- Portability: Pelican military box: 25 lbs & 16”x14”x8”
Measuring Under Windy Conditions
- CAN/CSA S37-01, paragraph 11.3.5: Measurements, indicates that the readings must not be taken when the wind speed is greater than 25 km/h.
- Using the SMART-GUY the wind effect could be visible on the display. When the display is steady (the wind stops) the accurate guy wire tension is indicated.
Measurement Confidence
- The repeatability and the sensitivity instil a very high level of confidence in the results and reduce the number of disputes between contractor and consultant or tower owner.