Wireless, Non-Destructive Corrosion & Erosion Monitoring System
MicroPIMS is an intrinsically safe, fully wireless, non-intrusive network of ultrasonic sensors. Powered by long-life batteries, it operates using 900MHz LoRaWAN or 2.4GHz WiHART wireless connectivity.
Each microPIMS sensor can be programmed to take ultrasonic thickness readings at any user-defined time interval. Data is automatically collected and sent to webPIMS™ via cloud, on-premises, or private network data collection systems.
Benefits of Corrosion/Erosion Monitoring with microPIMS
Accurate and Consistent Data Readings
Applications where frequeny data is required to monitor corrosion/erosion rate issues.
Short-Term or Long-Term Corrosion Monitoring
microPIMS gives short-term or long-term corrosion rate data that is needed to monitor crude-slate changes or to correlate operational system updates.
Automatic and Hands-Free Monitoring
Once installed, microPIMS can take thickness readings at user-defined intervals, allowing for more frequent data without the cost of manual inspections.
Easy Installations
With magnetic and clamp-style attachment options available, microPIMS are easy to install - without sacrificing performance and accuracy.
Monitor Several Critical Points
Each gateway can connect up to 1,000 microPIMS, allowing full coverage of targeted areas in a facility. Each microPIMS communicates directly with the gateway, reducing battery drain.
Reducing Costs
Reduce scaffolding and insulation removal/refitting costs for internal corrosion monitoring. microPIMS are a more accurate and reliable data option designed for improving operations.
microPIMS Specs
| LT Dual | HT Standard | UHT Standard | HT Extended Range | UHT Extended Range | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | 303 SS | 316 L SS | 316 L SS | 316 L SS | 316 L SS |
| Length | 8.85 in. (225mm) | 9.42 in. (241mm) | 15 in. (381mm) | 10.24 in. (260mm) | 16.25 in. (413mm) |
| Weight | 1.28 lbs. (580g) | 1.28 lbs. (580g) | 1.94 lbs. (880g) | 1.28 lbs. (580g) | 1.94 lbs. (880g) |
| Thickness Range | 0.04–4.0 in. (1–100mm) | 0.10–1.0 in. (3–25mm) | 0.10–1.0 in. (3–25mm) | 0.25–2.0 in. (6–50mm) | 0.25–2.0 in. (6–50mm) |
| Temperature Range | -40 to 135°C (-40 to 275°F) | -40 to 150°C (-40 to 300°F) | -40 to 510°C (-40 to 950°F) | -40 to 150°C (-40 to 300°F) | -40 to 510°C (-40 to 950°F) |
| Recommended Installation | Magnetic or band clamps | Band clamps or welded studs | Band clamps or welded studs | Band clamps or welded studs | Band clamps or welded studs |
| Couplant | Temporary or permanent (epoxy) | Metal foil | Metal foil | Metal foil | Metal foil |
| Primary Applications | Over 36 in. (92cm) assets (tanks, spheres, vessels, etc.) | Piping from 1–36 in. (2.5–92cm) | Piping from 1–36 in. (2.5–92cm) | Piping from 1–36 in. (2.5–92cm) | Piping from 1–36 in. (2.5–92cm) |
| Resolution | 0.001 in. (0.025mm) |
|---|---|
| Battery Life (typical) | 10 years at 1 reading/day (68°F/20°C) |
| Data | Digital thickness, RF waveforms, temperature, time/date stamp |
| Connectivity | Cloud-based via webPIMS, on-premise, existing facility network |
| Local Network | LoRaWAN or WiHART |
| Sensor Count | 1,000 microPIMS sensors per gateway |
microPIMS corrosion monitoring sensors can be configured for LoRaWAN (900MHz) or WiHART (2.4GHz) wireless connectivity, with various data connection systems available.
Cloud
- microPIMS Sensors
- Sensor Networks Provided Gateway
- microPIMS thickness data from the sensors is transmitted wirelessly from the gateway to the webPIMS software and stored via the cloud where thickness, temperature, A-Scans, and other data can be analyzed or exported instantly, on demand.
On-Premises
- microPIMS Sensors
- Sensor Networks Provided Gateway
- If utilizing cloud data storage is not an option, the On-Prem webPIMS data management system provides users with a local self-contained (in-the-fence) system. microPIMS thickness data from the sensor is transmitted through gateways directly into the On-Prem system.
Private Network Integration
- microPIMS Sensors
- Facilities' Existing Gateway
- For facilities with a current LoRaWAN or WiHART private network, Sensor Networks' microPIMS can be installed and connected directly to an existing network.
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