Impulse Radar

The PinPointR GPR system from Impulse Radar provides best-in-class performance, ease-of-use interface and unparalleled value to the entire utility locating industry. The PinPointR GPR cart features a dual channel radar antenna i.e., 400MHz (LF) and 800MHz (HF) and features RTS technology (Real-time sampling) providing enhanced bandwidth and superior resolution. Real-time sampling (RTS) gathers more data much faster, substantially lowering the system noise floor. This effectively increases signal penetration and resolution making it the perfect GPR cart for locating deeper utility targets with maximum depth penetration or near surface utility targets, even in the toughest soil conditions. The PinPointR easily outperforms all other systems, especially older single channel GPR's.

Features include: ViewPoint mapping, ease-of-use operation, dual channel radar antenna (400/800MHz), (RTS) Real-time sampling technology, a composite weather antenna cover, light weight folding cart, large off-road wheels, fully wireless Android tablet operation, *Ruggedized Tablet 10.1"/TFT, MIL-STD-81DG and IP68 rated, accurate built-in GPS (also accepts optional external RTK-GNSS), provides automatic utility report generation which verifies site visit & ticket sign-off, long lasting Li-Ion battery (7-hour) and 2-year warranty.

Available options include: EMLID Reach RS2 Multi-band RTK GNSS receiver, External GPS Mounting kit, Samsung Tab Active Pro ruggedized tablet, Spare Li-Ion battery & charger, CrossPoint PC Visualization software, Pelican Tablet case, Aluminum Transport case and Heavy duty military style PolyethyleneTransport case.

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About Impulse Radar

ImpulseRadar is focused on bringing the latest technology to market, packaged in robust and user-friendly ways. As industry professionals, our staff have been influential in bringing to market innovative GPR solutions that have often driven paradigm shifts in the application of the effective non-destructive technology.

Founded in 2015, by a group of experienced GPR professionals
Headquartered in Malå, Sweden.
Office in Charleston, SC, USA
Office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Office in Umeå, Sweden

Our GPR solutions are built on the latest Real-Time Sampling (RTS) technology platform; they are fast, offer exceptional bandwidth and dynamic range, and are modular to meet your specific needs.

Our desire to innovate has led to the creation and launch of an initial range of modern GPR solutions, such as the PinPointR, bringing you industry leading performance with benefits that will drive your results.

Ultimately, we know that your success is our success, so we're keen to engage with you to ensure our solutions satisfy the demands of your business.

We also recognize that many of the market segments we serve are changing and moving away from standalone and single frequency systems toward more integrated multiple channel solutions.

Consequently, we know that your needs, as our customer, are also changing and investing your money and limited resources into outdated GPR technologies should not be an option. Therefore, in our efforts to satisfy those needs, we are willing to innovate and invent better systems and solutions and offer them to you for affordable prices, thus providing the best value in the industry.

States We Cover for ImpulseRadar

Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
Mississippi
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia

Light-Weight Compact & Robust Design
The PinPointR's light weight design (only 44 lbs.) and its foldable frame is perfect for utility locators who do multiple locates a day and need to continuously transport, store and set-up at different Job sites. This design makes transporting much easier and can be stored in smaller vehicles, giving owners more choices for vehicles. In addition to the use of premium materials is its composite antenna weather-cover enclosure. This composite enclosure provides another level of protection, making the PinPointR the industry leader for robust design.

Internal GPS, with external GPS support (NMEA 0183 protocol).

Key Features:

Composite Antenna Housing - WEATHER PROTECTION
Large Wheels - STANDARD
Folding Handle - EASY TO STORE
Lifting Handles - EASY TO LIFT
Brake - SECURE CART ON INCLINE
Skid Plate - REPLACEABLE
Ratchet Straps - QUICKLY ADJUSTS ANTENNA

True Dual Channel Radar Antenna Technology
Dual channel radar from Impulse Radar uses dual frequencies, i.e., 400MHz (LF) & 800MHz (HF), providing enhanced bandwidth and resolution that is way beyond any single channel GPR's capabilities. Along with its RTS-based wireless antenna technology, and its high performance, and no survey speed limitations, this allows users the best opportunity to locate deeper and near surface targets even in tough soil conditions, without the need to worry about how fast to push the cart.

Article: Single channel UWB vs Multi channel GPR

Key Features:

400MHz & 800MHz- DUAL FREQUENCIES
Li-Ion Battery - INTEGRATED DESIGN
GPS - INTERNAL GPS RECEIVER
GNSS/RTK - CONNECTOR FOR EXTERNAL
RTS Platform - REAL-TIME SAMPLING

Wireless Data Acquisition Technology
No cables to be lost or broken which simplifies set-up and in-field productivity and reduces service cost. Utilizing wireless design improves its overall cost of ownership.

However for the owner the best news of all maybe the use of having the latest Samsung tablet as your "digital video recorder" or head unit. Using a proven Samsung device via an Android app, I.e., ViewPoint provides users with a very proven and affordable and friendly design.

Impulse Radar continues to improve and add features and all these features are available to you via its normal Android App updates.

Using the latest Samsung tablet guarantees the latest display and processing technology and should something ever go wrong, or lost, or stolen, is very affordable to replace. Whereas competitive systems dependent on in-house built display units are only as new as the year at which they were designed and extremely difficult to keep updated and very expensive to replace.

The PinPointR wireless design solution is easily a win-win situation for any cart owner.

Key Features:

Wireless - NO CABLES TO FAIL
Tablet Display - UTILIZE LATEST LCD
Android - OS RUNS ON TABLET

Typically cables and associated connectors are weak points. New tablets offer the user the latest LCD display and processor technology and are extremely affordable when compared to expensive "in-house display units". Using an Android based OS provides for FREE continuous updates to the App.

How does GPR work?
GPR works by transmitting a small pulse of ultra-wide band (UWB) electromagnetic energy into the earth where one is searching for targets and then records the time it takes for some of that energy to be returned, to the receiver along with a measure of its signal strength. A GPR antenna, which contains both transmitting and receiving element, is placed on, or very near the surface of the earth and moved across the area to scan. By continuously transmitting pulses and recording the associated returns, a radiogram image of the subsurface can be generated and viewed in real-time on a suitable screen (tablet). Changes in the earths composition of the subsurface can be seen based on air, mineral and water content, presence of bedrock or other geological features and objects such as buried utility lines.

Signal sampling methods
All GPR systems need to sample analog signals from the antenna and digitize them for processing and display. The sampling method, as well as the rate at which samples are taken, can significantly affect the quality of results. Therefore, the sampling rate is an important specification that determines system performance.

Traditionally, GPR systems have utilized a technique called equivalent time-sampling, which requires a new pulse to be sent from the transmitting antenna for every sample recorded on the receiver end. We refer to systems using this method as "conventional GPR".

RTS - Real-time sampling
Modern designs and new components now make it possible to use a technique called real-time sampling (RTS). RTS is the method that Impulse Radar uses in all its designs. As there name implies, it means that the "real" signal is captured directly and in sharp contrast to conventional systems, it does not require repetition of transmission-recording cycle, The rest is a GPR system that gathers data thousands (1,000x) of times faster than a conventional GPR system.

Key Features:

Real-Time Sampling (RTS) dramatically reduces background noise levels, making it possible to see underground targets that other systems cannot see.
This is accomplished by collecting tens of thousands more data stacks in the same or less time frame.
There are no longer speed limitations on how fast you push or pull the antenna across the ground. Older systems have limitations and require much slower data collection. Some older systems even display a color oriented indicator to let users know they need to slow down.
Having no speed limitations make the PinPointR a much safer system to operate in busy intersections.

RTS Technology provides thousands of stacks of data which dramatically reduces the background noise levels providing greater depth of penetration. This can be achieved without sacrificing speed of data collection, unlike some other competitive systems. E.g., the Raptor array setup can achieve these results at speeds of up to 80 MPH. Therefore the PinPointR push cart has no limitations, thus requiring no need to monitor how fast one should collect data. Other systems utilizing similar stacking techniques require very slow walking speeds and may even need to employ a means of monitoring the speed at which you push the cart to slow the user down if necessary.

Simplicity
An RTS system does not require the control unit that is central to the configuration of conventional GPR systems. Consequently, there are less cables and inter-module communications, making the RTS system more practical and field friendly. Not having a dedicated control/display unit is much less to go wrong and much less costly to replace.

Penetration depth/sensitivity
Since an RTS system collects data much faster, the collection rate is used to lower the system noise floor, which effectively increases the signal penetration depth. To our knowledge a true 16-bit data has never been gathered with conventional GPR systems, whereas an TRS based system may easily exceed 20-bit.

Survey speed
While conventional systems can rarely be used at speeds higher than 50 km/h (w/o increasing the point distance), an RTS system may be used at virtually any speed. This equates to quicker surveys and more importantly for searching for utilities on busy intersections, users can quickly scan an area as fast as needed to avoid oncoming traffic, making the PinPointR a much safer GPR cart for utility locating technicians.

Li-Ion Battery
The PinPointR is standard with a high capacity rechargeable Li-Ion battery pack. This battery is designed to last up to 7-hours continuous operation.

Key Features:

Li-Ion Battery - RECHARGEABLE
Integrated design - NO CABLE OR BOX
Extreme Life - 7-HOURS
Long Service Life - LASTS 1,000 CYCLES

No more cumbersome battery box and cables to worry about. Cables are often weak points and old fashioned Lead-Acid batteries provide more weight, less power density and are much more impacted with cold and hot weather and simply doesn't last as long.

ViewPoint
ViewPoint from ImpulseRadar is an Android data acquisition application (App) that controls the PinPointR antenna and features. The Viewpoint App enables wireless connectivity between the tablet and the PinPointR antenna.

ViewPoint is a modern intuitive user interface to maximize your in-field productivity with features and functionality designed around daily workflows.

Key Features:

View Maps simultaneously next to data in real-time
Single or multi-line collection
Mapping with Google Earth Support - generate KMZ files
Geo-referencing with Google Map Integration - Use built-in GPS or external GNSS RTK for centimeter level accuracies
Collects Data according to your needs
Efficient Utility Marking - APWA uniform color code
Multi or Single channel selection (400MHz or 800MHz or both)
Depth & Soil Velocity via hyperbole match
Apply gain at various depths or entire line
Pinch to zoom in or out - Intuitive
Marker Assignment and precise placement
Save Data and Map Screenshots
Gain and Contrast
Automatic Field Report Generation
Email on-site reports (PDF) to customers

Ruggedized Tablet Display
PinPointR uses an android based acquisition application, which allows for an Android-based user interface (IPR App). Data acquisition and control via tablet or smartphone. WiFi - wireless data collection and data logging via internal MiniSD card - back-up/data protection. When paired with the Samsung Tab Active Pro Ruggedized tablet, users get excellent high definition display along with the latest Android OS (Pie). Meets MIL Spec. STD-81DG and is IP68 rated.

Key Features:

Galaxy Tab Active Pro 10.1 - SAMSUNG
720 X 1280 Pixel or better - SCREEN RESOLUTION
Version 9 Pie or newer - ANDROID OS
2.7 GB SDRAM or better - MEMORY
Intel Atom x5-Z8550, Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400 or better - PROCESSOR
Meets MIL Spec. STD-81DG - RUGGEDIZED
IP68 - WEATHER AND DUST RESISTANT

Using a Galaxy Tablet as the PinPointR's display guarantees that the GPR's electronics interface and LCD screen technology will always be the newest and the best system on the market. Its OS will always be up to date via Android updates.

Other GPR carts using in-house builds for display units typically become obsolete before they even go one or two years into production. They are often sourced with older LCD screens and obsolete OS throughout their life cycle. These OEM display units also cost at least 5x or more to replace should one ever get damaged or lost.

Using 400MHz
The Real-time sampling provides superior data, even in tough scenarios. Shown are targets at different depths. Notice the antenna using RTS technology has excellent resolution on both shallow and deep targets.

Markers
The Marker button allows users to mark pipe targets with the corresponding APWA Color marker.

Mapping
The Mapping feature of ViewPoint app provides automatic mapping when cart is used. Below using the internal GPS.

Mapping w/RTK GNSS
The Mapping feature of ViewPoint app using the optional EMLID RTK GNSS receiver (>1cm).

Using 800MHz with RTS
The high frequency (800MHz) is perfect for detecting shallow targets. Shown is a power cable ~2 ft. below concrete slab.

Soil Velocity Adjusting
Adjusting for different soil types is easy, fast and accurate. Adjusting the velocity using the hyperbola matching ensures accurate depths.

Warranty
Impulse Radar provides a 2-year warranty on the antenna and cart.

ImpulseRadar is so confident in the quality and performance of the PinPointR GPR technology that they offer an industry leading 2-Year Warranty.

Tracer Electronics LLC is an authorized warranty repair center for ImpulseRadar - LOCAL SERVICEABILITY
Many competitors only offer 1-year warranty.
Some competitors require "Out-of-country" repair centers.

ANTENNA
Antenna type	PinPointR dual-channel / RTS real-time sampling technology
Center frequency	Ch-1: 400 MHz / Ch-2: 800 MHz
Signal to noise ration (SNR)	>100 dB
Significant/number of bits	>16 bitSensor: -40°F to +122°F (-40°C to +50°C) DVL: +23°F to +122°F (-5°C to +50°C)
Scan/second	>800
Survey speed	>130 km/h (80.7 mph) @ 5 cm point interval
Time window	388 ns (LF) / 194 ns (HF)
Bandwidth	>120%, fractional, -10 dB
Acquisition mode	Wheel, time or manual
Positioning	Wheel encoder, internal DGPS, external GPS (NMEA 0183 protocol)
Power supply	12 V Li-Ion rechargeable battery, or opt. ext. 12V DC source
Power consumption	1.3 A
Operating time	7 hours
Dimensions	17.5" x 14" x 7.6" (antenna)
Weight	14 lbs. (antenna - including battery)
Operating temperature	-7.6°F to +122°F (-20°C to +50°C)
Environmental	IP65 rated
Regulatory certification	Approved (FCC, CE & IC)
CART
Dimensions (folded for transport)	34.25" x 21.25" x 14.6"
Dimensions (when in use)	39.75" x 21.25 x 40.55"
Wheels	12.4" (off-road style)
Weight	28.2 lbs. (Cart only), 44 lbs. (Cart, Antenna & Tablet)
USER INTERFACE Requirements
Display	720 x 1280 pixel or better
Operating system	Android™ (>Version 5 Lollipop) or later
Memory	2.7 GB SDRAM or better
Processor	Intel Atom x5-Z8550, Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400 or better
Recommendation	Samsung Tab Active Pro - Ruggedized Tablet w/Android 9 (Pie), Qualcomm SDM670CPU, 2-GHz, Octa-Core processor
WARRANTY	2-Year (PinPointR antenna & cart), Tablet: 1-Year (Manufacturer warranty)

Li-Ion Battery Kit - Spare

Kit Includes spare Li-Ion rechargeable battery and 115VAC wall charger.

Samsung- Ruggedized Tablet Display

Samsung Tab Active Pro Ruggedized tablet is the best tablet solution for the PinPointR. Tablet users get excellent high definition display along with the latest Android OS (Pie). Meets MIL Spec. STD-81DG and is IP68 rated. This solution ensures that PinPointR customers always have the latest screen/display technology along with MIL Spec. reliability and ruggedness.

CrossPoint - Visualization Software

ImpulseRadar CrossPoint is a proprietary Windows™ based software program for the visualization and interpretation of ImpulseRadar ground penetrating radar (GPR) data files. CrossPoint can import and work with data files collected with the ImpulseRadar CrossOver series, PinPointR and Raptor.

Supports ImpulseRadar 32-bit data formats, as well as 16-bit
View dual-channel data from CrossOver and PinPointR
Simultaneous comparison of up to 10 profiles

Support for both Lat./Long. And UTM coordinates
Support for Google Maps

Includes a range of common filtering routines
Export to ASCII, DXF, KML and KMZ

External RTK GNSS Receiver & Survey Kit

The Reach RS2 from EMLID is a Multi-band RTK GNSS receiver with centimeter precision accuracy. Perfect for when utility mapping requires professional level accuracies. The Reach RS2 single receiver can be used with NTRIP setup (or RTK subscription). The Reach RS2 Survey Kit provides two receivers and via its LoRa (long range radio) can allow RTK via known point method, therefore not relying on any local RTK subscription.

Reach RS2 Reciever
Reach RS2 Survey Kit

Reach RS2 Receiver

ViewPoint App

ImpulseRadar ViewPoint is an Android data acquisition application (App) that controls the PinPointR antenna and features. Simply install onto a suitable Android device (Smartphone or Tablet) and ViewPoint enables wireless connectivity between the device and the PinPointR antenna.

ViewPoint is a modern intuitive user interface designed to maximize your in-field productivity with features and functionality designed around daily workflows. Collect single or multi-line projects.

Mapping with Google Earth™ Support

Automatic generation of KMZ files with profile locations, survey routes, marker information and radiograms.
Open files in Google Earth™, ArcGIS or other third-party software supporting this format.

Simple Georeferencing with Google Map™ Integration

The combination of internal GPS with Google Map integration allows you to
observe profile locations, survey routes and assign markers in real-time along side the radar data.
Connect a suitable external GNSS system for survey-grade positioning.

Collect Data According to Your Needs

Individual scans, single-line projects and multi-line projects (dual-mode, reference line, or GPS)

Efficient Marker Assignments

Pre-set marker color codes (APWA uniform color code) consistent with industry standards for utility marking.

Intuitive and Easily Accessible Tools

Make effective adjustments on the fly.

Channel selection (400MHz or 800MHz or both)
Depth and soil velocity fine tuning
Marker assignment and precise placement
Data and map screenshots
Filter adjustment & Background removal
Gain and contrast
Provide and email on-site reports (PDF) to customers

Automatic Field Report Generation

Automatic PDF summary reports provide an automatic summarization that users can instantly share with customers for billing purposes or job confirmation or simply use for post analysis. These reports can easily be shared from the job site using any phone hotspot or available wifi.

Raptor

High Speed 3D GPR Array

Raptor is a state-of-the-art high-speed 3D-GPR Array enabling the very fast collection of 3D GPR data at speeds in excess of 80 MPH @ 5 cm GPR point intervals. Raptor is capable of survey speeds that eliminate the need for traffic control and safety vehicles. Conventional systems typically operate at no more than 19 MPH with similar settings.

Flexibility

Raptor is the most modern GPR-Array solution on the market. It consists of separable transmitters and receivers which a user may configure for arbitrary number of channels as well as for different applications. A large array may be split into two and two smaller arrays may be configured as one larger, without extensive additional costs. The Raptor system is based on our latest Real-Time Sampling (RTS) technology.

Efficient Subsurface Mapping

Designed with simplicity in mind, Raptor will help you achieve maximum productivity and optimum results. The unique design allows antennas to be configured quickly, easily and expanded as needed. The density of collected data means that a single pass is all that is needed to obtain high quality 3D information of the line, or swath can be precisely aligned to adjacent swaths. This optimizes the data gathering process for efficient subsurface mapping.

Antenna

Raptor-45

Raptor-45 has a center frequency of 450MHz. Arrays configured with Raptor 45-units are suitable for utility mapping, archaeological investigations and railway investigations, among other applications.

Raptor-80

Raptor-80 has a center frequency of 800MHz and is hence suitable for applications where higher resolutions are needed, roadbed layers, concrete scanning etc.
Vehicle Mount

Vehicle Mount - Typical 1-18 channels (Raptor - 45 antennas)

The robust and stable construction enables simple connection to suitable survey vehicles for fast data collection in normal traffic flows as posted speed limits. Collect up to 18 channels (450 MHz) in a single swathe with one pass to reduce time and costs.
Push Cart

Push Cart- Typical 1-8 channels (Raptor - 45 antennas)

Designed to be manually pushed across the survey area, which allows the arrangement of up to 8-channels with a total width of 0.9m. The handle assembly is fully foldable to reduce the physical footprint, making transportation and storage much more efficient. The complete assembly can be moved easily from site to site and can even fit into the trunk space on some cars.
Software

Condor 3D GPR Processing & Interpretation Software

Condor is a modern processing, visualization and interpretation software for the efficient management of Raptor 3D GPR array data.

TALON data acquisition and control software

The modular design plug and play configuration make it easy to design any numbers of channels from a minimum of 4, up to a maximum of 30, or bespoke user-defined solutions. This allows you to tailor your own array arrangement and carrier solution to meet your specific needs. Talon acquisition and control software offers a simple yet effective to manage the quality of data collection and external positions data.