GeoFlex

System Overview
The GeoFlex system is a string of
closely spaced MEMS sensors ideal
for geotechnical monitoring applica-
tions including:
• Monitoring deformation of the
diaphragm walls that support deep
excavations.
• Monitoring ground movements
induced by tunnel construction.
A single GeoFlex segment folded for shipment
• Monitoring deformations of
embankments and retaining walls.
• Monitoring landslide areas above software that can trigger alarms
dams, highways, and railroads to based on displacements or rate of
provide early warning of slope change.
failure.
Advantages
Operation Real Time Monitoring: The GeoFlex
The system contains a number of system is ideal for continuous, unat-
sensor nodes in a vertical string tended monitoring and can deliver
installed in either 1.5-inch (38mm) readings in near-real time.
diameter Schedule 40 PVC or in
Single-Cable Installation: Each
2.75-inch (70mm) inclinometer cas-
sensor connects to the sensor above,
ing.
effectively reducing the number of
The pipe or casing provides access signal cables to one. This eases
for subsurface measurements. The installation and simplifies connection
joints between each sensor are to the data logger.
robust, allowing the system to main-
Convenient Shipping and Trans-
tain a consistent orientation of all the
port: GeoFlex systems have joints
nodes, regardless of whether it is
capable of bending to 90°, allowing
installed in PVC pipe or ABS incli-
for a compact shipping option. Five
nometer casing.
segments, each 3 meters (10 feet)
The pipe or casing is typically long, can be shipped in a carton
installed in a vertical borehole that measuring approximately 64 x 64 x
passes through a suspected zone of 64 cm (26 x 26 x 26 in) and which
movement. The nodes are spaced at weighs less than 22 kilograms (50
either 0.6 meters or 2 feet and pro- pounds). This allows for the system
vide a reading resolution similar to a to be shipped via common overnight
traversing probe. The system spans carrier as well as fit in most standard
the zone of movement and when the vehicles.
ground moves, the pipe/casing
The GeoFlex system can also be
moves with it, changing the inclina-
installed with sensorless nodes at the
tion of the nodes inside.
top of the system, allowing the
Inclination measurements from the designer to economize by only moni-
nodes are processed to provide toring the zone of interest and
graphs of the casing profile and bypassing the upper layers.
changes in the profile. Changes
Durable Components: Nodes,
indicate displacement (movement).
cables, connectors and gage rods
The GeoFlex system is connected to are exceptionally durable, making it
a data acquisition system, and read- practical to remove the systems at
ings are transmitted to processing

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the end of the project and redeploy Weight: 0.54 kg per 0.6m (1.2 lb per 2 feet)
them on other projects. gauge length.
Data Reduction: The GeoFlex sys- Signal Cable: Jumper Cable for connecting the
system to the datalogger. Connectors are rated
tem outputs the displacement as
to 70 MPa (10,000 psi).
engineering units, requiring less com-
puting power and a lighter load on Sensors per Chain: The tables below show
nominal limits for chains of nodes.
your data acquisition system. The Standard GeoFlex segments incorporate heavy-duty
nodes are preloaded with the calibra- waterproof connectors. Number of Jumper Length, Jumper Length,
tion information, allowing the seg- Nodes m (12V Supply) m (24V Supply)
ments to be installed in any order.
STANDARD GEOFLEX SYSTEM 10 320 -
Complete Solutions: DGSI offers GeoFlex Segment, 3 meters . . . . . 57801500 25 122 -
complete monitoring solutions that GeoFlex Segment, 10 feet . . . . . . 57801600 50 52 215
include data loggers and Atlas web- Dummy Segment, 3 m (10 ft) . . . . . . . . . . . .
based monitoring software. Atlas can 75 24 139
Dummy Segment, 0.6 m (2 ft) . . . . . . . . . . .
check for alarm conditions in near- 100 5 97
Suspension Kit
real time and can present plotted 125 - 69
for 70 mm (2.75 in) Casing. . . . . . 57801755
data immediately after the readings for 38 mm (1.5 in) Sch 40 PVC . . . 57801750 150 - 47
are obtained.
Bottom Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57801210 175 - 28
Jumper Cable, 25 m . . . . . . . . . . . 57801225 200 - 12
GEOFLEX SYSTEM CONFIGURA- Jumper Cable, 50 m . . . . . . . . . . . 57801250
TION
A Standard GeoFlex system requires casing, Geo- DATA LOGGERS
REPLACEMENT ITEMS
Flex segments, a suspension kit, a bottom plug Campbell data loggers are required to read the
and a jumper cable. The Standard System is Centralizers
GeoFlex system. The CR300, CR800 and CR1000
made up of 3 m (10 ft) segments and can be for 70 mm (2.75 in) Casing. . . . . . 57801725 data loggers require use of an MD485 module,
installed in any order. for 38 mm (1.5 in) Sch 40 PVC . . . 57801720 while the CR1000X and CR6 allow direct connec-
Casing: Choose 70 mm (2.75 in) diameter incli- tion of the system.
nometer casing or 38 mm (1.5 in) diameter GEOFLEX NODE SPECIFICATIONS CR300 Data Logger . . . . . . . . . . . .56700300
Schedule 40 PVC pipe. Sensor Type: MEMS (Micro Electro-Mechanical CR800 Data Logger . . . . . . . . . . . .56700800
GeoFlex Segments: Choose a number of 3m Systems) tilt sensor for inclination readings. CR1000 Data Logger . . . . . . . . . . .56701000
(10 ft) long GeoFlex segments. When ordering, Requirements: Minimum supply voltage of 10 MD485 RS-485 Interface. . . . . . . .56704850
indicate the type of casing being used so that the Vdc. Maximum supply voltage of 30 Vdc. Digital CR1000X Data Logger. . . . . . . . . .56700000
proper centralizers will be installed on the sys- RS485 signal requires Campbell Scientific data CR6 Data Logger . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56700006
tem. logger.
Suspension Kit: Order one suspension Calibrated Range: ±30 degrees from vertical
kit for each installation. The kit includes the sus- over a temperature range of -10°C to +40°C.
pension gate and hardware for securing the sys-
Resolution: 9 arc seconds or 0.04 mm/m
tem.
using the CR1000 data logger.
Signal Cable: GeoFlex segments consist of 5
Repeatability: ±82 arc seconds or ±0.4 mm/m.
interconnected nodes with a connector at the
top and bottom of the segment. A bottom plug is Required Casing: Fits 70 mm (2.75") diameter
required for the bottom of the system. A jumper inclinometer casing or 38 mm (1.5") diameter
cable connects the top of the system to the data Schedule 40 PVC pipe.
logger. Waterproof: Waterproof to 2 MPa (300 psi).
Data Logger: A number of Campbell Scientific
data loggers are compatible with the GeoFlex
system. Two GeoFlex systems can be connected
to each CR6 or CR1000X. With an MD485 mod-
ule per GeoFlex system, the CR1000 can read
five systems, the CR800 three systems and the
CR300 one system.
Data Reduction Software: Readings retrieved
from the logger can be processed manually by
spreadsheet or automatically by the Atlas web-
based monitoring system.

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