The re-birth of a classic rebar locator with the latest in digital sensing and microprocessor technology!


The James Instruments R-Meter MK III™ Pachometer represents the re-birth of a classic rebar locator. It utilizes the latest in digital eddy current sensing and microprocessor technology to accurately locate, determine depth, and estimate diameter of metal objects in concrete.

The digital eddy current sensor is specifically designed to react to the outer surface of the metal object. It is uninfluenced by small metal particles in the concrete, whether the concrete is fresh or hardened, wet, or dry. The digital eddy current sensor also allows the unit to locate both ferrous as well as non-ferrous metals in concrete; thereby finding not only steel reinforcing bars accurately, but tendons, copper tubing, conduit, and more.

The Pachometer's latest in microprocessor technology not only conditions the signal from the sensor for more accurate and dependable results but provides the user with the information they need. Rebar diameter can be estimated by using a simple system of comparison all fully automated for consistent, repeatable results with increased resolution over previous models.

The Pachometer's digital microprocessor can also statistically analyze the data, searching automatically for minimum cover points, and the least cover of a group of points. Cover points can be displayed as a symbolic map of a structure to assist the user in finding problematic areas. Built in memory can store over 80 thousand individual data points for processing.

The optional scan cart can be used to graphically display a cross section of the concrete and the location of the metal objects within. With its built in encoder objects can be located with both distance and depth recorded.

Fully integrated P.C. software allows the upload and storage of data points via RS-232. The ruggedized R-Meter MK III™ Pachometer provides the field engineer/technician with all the tools necessary to locate and determine what and where all metal objects are in the structure.