SEISMIC SOURCE – ACCELERATED WEIGHT DROP

AWD-40PS Main features:

• P and S wave generation
• Compact design
• High energy of pulse
• Ideal repetition of impacts
• Hammers of different
weights
The set includes:
• Source AWD-40PS
• Wired control console
• Technical manual
Can be acquired additionally:
• Additional hammer
• Sealed (gel) battery 90 A*h
• Automatic battery charger
• Trigger switch
• Titanium alloy plate for
hammering

AWD-40PS is a variant of seismic source of the “weight drop” type. The hammer is equipped with an inclined platform,
allowing it to be installed at an angle of 45 degrees, and a special stop, adding stability in an upright position, what allows to
perform survey on shear waves.

The source AWD-40PS is mounted on a compact lightweight frame equipped with reliable wheel blocks. The delivery package
of the source includes one hammer: 20, 33 or 40 kg. Hammers of another weights can be supplied additionally. The design of
device allows hammer’s fast replacing in the field. The source can be used on a rugged terrain. The total weight of the source
without battery pack is less than 120 kg. The energy of a single impact reaches 1000 J.

SPECIFICATION:

Type of waves pressure and shear

Minimum response time 3s

Weight (with additional hammer and battery) < 120 kg

The energy of a single impact 1000 J

Weight of additional hammer 20/33/40 kg

Frame material steel