Warranty

FC Type Inclinometer Casing

[ Model FC Casings ]
 Warranty

Quality Warrantee
Name of product Inclinometer casing (FC Type)

Model FC64, FC70, FC85

Warrantee period;
Format
3 years
Warrantee
number
Purchasing date

1. ACE INSTRUMENT CO., LTD. holds the full responsibility of our products regardless of purchasing
places and how you get it. The product passed a rigorous test and was under the quality
management by top engineers.
2. If any defects of manufacturing are found or any breakdown happens within 3 years from purchasing
date, we guarantee repair, adjustment and verification at no cost. But, when you ask repair,
adjustment and verification, ACE INSTRUMENT CO., LTD. is not responsible for shipping and
handling fees. In case the quality warrantee date has expired, or any breakdown owing to
carelessness has happened and other operations such as dealing with zero point are needed,
services would be provided at a minimum cost.
3. But, in the case the purpose of use is changed, incorrect installation, the use of components for
manufacturing and installation, and repair of other firms take place, ACE INSTRUMENT CO., LTD is
not liable to Quality warrantee.

■ Product calibration
This product is not a measuring instrument subject to calibration regulated by laws and regulations
on weighing and measurement, and because there is no national standard and verification standard,
it is impossible to calibrate at an authorized test and calibration institution delegated by the country.
Therefore, we inform you that it has been calibrated according to the inspection standards and
calibration procedures established by our company.

■ Compensation terms for users

Contents
The type of compensation
Inspection Exchange

Product defects from manufacturing Exchange

Repair / Calibration at Components
Defects during the normal use by users
no cost exchange at no cost
Repair / Calibration Components
Defects by the user’s carelessness
service with cost exchange with cost

TEL : (031) 459-8754

FAX : (031) 459-8758
Web : www.aceinstrument.com
E-mail : acens@naver.com
 Contents

1. Introduction ·················································································· 2
1-1 Introduction ·················································································· 2
1-2 Features ············································································· 2
1-3 Specification ·················································································· 3

2. Installation ·················································································· 4
2-1 Precautions for installation ······················································· 4
2-2 How to install ············································································ 5
2-3 Grout mixes ······································································ 5

3. Cautions ···················································································· 7

4. General instruments installation and operation tips ························ 8

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 1. Introduction

1-1 Description
FC type inclinometer casing is cut 3m and it is packed 18pcs in a carton box.
It is advantages to install in shallow depth less than 20m.
It is suitable to apply at embedded into concrete, installed in borehole surrounded by rock,
installed in field which has displacement is expected, installed in area acting small
deformation and distributed load.

The extruded casing has four grooves at equal intervals of 90° inside, and is connected by a
sleeve provided and then finished with riveting and taping.
The extruded casing is a highly reliable product with a torsion angle of less than 0.5˚/3m
and a rigidity of 250kg or more that is not damaged and secures flexibility.

[ FC Casing ]

1-2 Features
■ High precision and high quality extruded casing
■ The less than 0.5˚/3m of spiral
■ Lower price
■ Easy and quick installation

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 1. Introduction

1-3 Specification
Model FC-64 FC-70 FC-85
ID, OD Φ53.6×Φ60.6xΦ64㎜ Φ58×Φ66xΦ70㎜ Φ70.2×Φ80.8xΦ85㎜
Groove depth 57mm 62mm 76.4mm
Thickness 4.0mm (Average)
Weight 2.2㎏/3m 2.6㎏/3m 3.3㎏/3m
Spiral Less than 0.5˚/3m
Casing Cutting length 3,000mm
Load test More than 250㎏·f
Collapse
10Bar
strength
Operating
-20~60℃
temperature
Material High impact ABS resin
Material High impact ABS resin
Sleeve Dimensions Φ70x180mm Φ80x180mm Φ95x180mm
Weight 150g 240g 305g
Material High impact ABS resin
End cap Dimensions Φ69x63mm Φ75x70mm Φ90x63mm
Weight 55g 70g 75h

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 2. Installation

2-1 Precautions for installation

① Assembling several FC casings at once and inserting them into the borehole may
damage the connection and should be avoided.

② When connecting the FC casing, be sure to perform riveting and apply silicone to the
sleeve, casing contact, and riveting location for waterproofing.
Also, use OPP tape to prevent the casing from loosening.

③ When inserting the FC casing into the borehole, be sure to use a chain vise to secure the
lower casing and then connect it to complete the work without dropping the casing in the
middle of installation.

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 2. Installation

2-2 Installation
① When drilling is completed, assemble the FC casing inside the steel casing for drilling
and start the casing installation.

② Close the bottom of the first casing with a casing cap, close the gap with silicone, and
fix it with OPP tape.

③ After inserting the first casing into the borehole, firmly fix the 50cm section of the upper
end with a chain vise and fix it over the support of the drilling machine.

④ Fasten the sleeve to the top of the first casing. Also, fasten the second casing to the
sleeve.
After riveting (4 places) at the riveting location, waterproof the rivet location and sleeve
joint with silicone.

⑤ When the silicone application is completed, use OPP tape to wrap the connection
several times to fix it once again, and at the same time prevent the silicone from being
swept away.

⑥ Repeat the above method to connect all the casings of the planned depth and insert
them into the borehole.

⑦ After making the inclinometer casing contact the bottom of the borehole, lower the tremie
pipe between the inclinometer casing and the borehole to the bottom, and spray cement
grout to fill the gap between the borehole and the inclinometer casing.
Filling the cement grout causes the inclinometer casing to rise due to buoyancy.
In this case, the inclinometer casing must be filled with water to reach the floor.

⑧ After inserting the top cap on the upper part of the inclinometer casing, remove the steel
casing for drilling.

⑨ After removing the steel casing for drilling, add enough cement grout between the
borehole of the ground and the inclinometer casing.

⑩ After cutting the inclinometer casing to an appropriate height from the ground (about
20~30cm), put on a protective cover and finish the installation.

2-3 Grout mixes

Grout mixes rate Division Hard & Medium Soil Soft Soil
Ratio by Raito by
Material Weight Weight
weight weight
Portland cement 40㎏ 1 40㎏ 1
Bentonite 10㎏ 0.25 16㎏ 0.3
Water 100㎏ 2.5 260㎏ 6.5

Mix sequence ① Mix the cement with the water

② Mix it well. And then add the bentonite and make the clod of kneading as much as the
water does not flowed down.
③ If it is too stiff, the pump operation will be difficult to. So if it is stiff, please add up the
water properly.

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 3. Cautions

■ If the depth of installation of the casing is very deep or the size of the displacement is
expected to be very large, install a telescopic section in the middle of the casing to
absorb the displacement through the expansion of the casing to prevent damage to the
casing and sensor.

■ If the ABS casing is exposed to direct sunlight or in a hot place for a long time,
deformation or internal twisting of the casing may occur. Therefore, be sure to put it in
the packaging box and transport it in a packaged state before installation.
In addition, for long-term storage at the construction site, it must be stored in a packaged
state in a wide and flat place without sunlight.

■ When installing the casing, to maintain the strength of the joint and seal it, if possible, use
a pop rivet and ABS solvent bond to put it, apply silicone to the surface, and then wrap
the sealing tape.

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 4. General instruments installation and operation tips
1. Handling caution
Engineering measuring instrument is precisely manufactured
and sensitive. Don’t drop it and don’t allow it to be exposed to
external shocks. In particular, the VW measuring instrument is
likely to see its zero point changed due to shocks.
2. Caution for storing calibration report
Calibration report is provided with each sensor. Information at
the moment of calibration includes barometric pressure,
calibration temperature, and temperature sensor in use,
calibration data, conversion ratio and classification of signal
cable by color. Therefore, you should be careful with storing
the information until all work is done. In case the report is lost,
tracking data and product might be impossible.
3. Operation by an engineer
All the process should be operated by a skilled engineer to
prevent inappropriate choices such as errors of instrument
choice, installation and operation which make impossible
near-permanent calculation.
4. The need for shielding
It is common that sensor sends a weak electronic signal. And
sensor is under the influence of electromagnetic induction,
electrostatic induction static electricity electrification generated
when other control machine is on. In particular, given that
environmental condition of engineering work involving welding,
generator, motor, antenna, and watery surface is poor,
shielding and ground wire should be connected in the case of
output device connection.
5. Caution for signal cable extension
There would be no problem that VW sensor outputting
frequency signal is connected for extension .in the case that a
sensor generating Voltage is connected for extension,
electronic sensors are vulnerable to changes in resistance
value. Therefore, the length of the cable plays a big
influence. So, you should adjust resistance change value with
adjustment value toward a sectional length of signal cable by
manufacturers. Also, extension seam part should be finished
up with Splice Kit (Epoxy).
6. The use of protection tube for signal cable
In the case of laying under the ground, dams, vulnerable
foundation, concrete structures can have a big displacement,
a source of signal cable disconnection. In the case of ground
construction, given the construction condition, heavy
equipment operation and frequent moving construction can be
a source of disconnection or sensor damage. Therefore,
caution should be taken for the protection of sensors and
signal cables. And minimize the dangerous factors by using
new construction pipe for drainage system.
7. Installation of Amplifier with sensors generating mV
Engineering measuring machine generating electronic signal
has a 200-300 m transmission distance. In the case Junction
Box and Terminal Box have a long distance from the
measuring machine, an amplifier should be installed in
proportion of measurement distance to prevent drop of voltage
for sensor transmission.
8. Atmospheric pressure adjustment
When manometer is chosen as sensor, it is very sensitive to
change in atmospheric pressure. Therefore, for precise
measurement, places such as dams, valleys, the sea and
reclaimed lands with high fluctuation of atmospheric pressure
should adjust head height according to the difference of the
pressure by using mercury barometer.
9. Lighting rod construction
In the case of large engineering work near water such as
dams, lakes, the sea and large fields, valleys, lighting rods
connecting each sensor individually should be constructed to
protect sensors. Within the influence of over voltage, sensors
are likely to function poorly.
10. Caution for filter use in pressure sensors
Pressure sensors such as negative pore water pressure
have attached filters. Upon installation, make sure to let air out
of the inside of the filter. Given that densities of air contraction
and water are different, remained air might cause an error to
measured value. Also, at places where unsaturated soil or
negative pore water pressure are expected, it is
recommended to use 1μm high-density ceramic filter.
11. Caution for bearing plate in use for load cell
For maintaining consistent measured value and high
precision, the use of bearing plate is important, during
installation of hard cell on Earth Anchor, heat processed steel
materials should be manufactured with the enough thickness
to endure unloading load and with the density of within 0.5
degree in top-down parallel lines. High quality products should
be used for cone for spilt, cone-plate and mutual taper
processed density.
12. Sensor temperature adjustment
An element of VW sensors uses wire rod (used for piano
string) so that coefficient of linear expansion metallic materials
hold can cause errors of margin and sensors of electricity and
electron hold an adjustment factor. For precise measurement,
adjust the difference of temperature with a mercury
thermometer.
13. Auto Data Acquisition System requires UPS
In South Korea, relatively temporary blackout (0.5 seconds)
is frequent. So overloading owing to simultaneous uses of
equipment and accumulated power cables on sites are likely
to cause ordinary and temporary blackouts, leading to
computer Down and errors of built-in software.
Therefore, When Auto Data Acquisition System is operated;
UPS(Uninterruptable Power Supply) must be used to minimize
dangerous factors.
14. Caution for the choice of VW output unit
Manufactures of VW sensors and output units usually cover
600~3,200Hz (360~10,240 10 Hz or 1666∼312 μsec) for
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possible measurement range. And they design sensors taking
into consideration the purpose of sensors, durability, and
precision. Therefore, when Mode for unit choice of output unit
within this range is changed, you must select sophisticated
output unit-making measurement possible.
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