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1. aber ee Delete or Replace potential values Choose to Delete Replace potential values Step 6 The user can Save or Share the project data by clicking on the Share Save button on the top right corner of the screen Giatec XCell New Project of Samples 3 out of 3 points Point Number Potential 336 6 mV CSE Share Save Project Temperature 27 4 C Comment qx gt ED 2 1 Click on Save Share Button ie Select the output format Giatec Scientific Inc 17 XCell User Manual A If you want to save your project select the appropriate output format spreadsheet format CSV or plain text format TXT and click on Save button A dialog box will appear asking for the location of the output file If you want to share the output file with other team members select the output file format and click on the Share button From the dialog box select the method of sharing email Bluetooth etc and follow the instructions Share Project CSV File Email Drive Gmail Add to we new_project_ Bluetooth Cancel Enter saving location Select sharing method AN When the test is finished disconnect the Bluetooth connection on the data recording unit This can be done by clicking on the probe icon on the App This will save the battery life of the probe Giatec Scientific Inc 18 XCell User Manual XCell App ENHANCED amp COMPREHENSIVE PACKAGES The Enha2. Giatec Scientific Inc 9 XCell User Manual A The Giatec XCell is equipped with a maintenance free electrode A To turn on the probe connect the test cable to the end of the probe A To turn off the probe disconnect the test cable from the probe This will increase the battery life CHARGING THE PROBE The probe is powered by a rechargeable battery embedded inside In order to charge the probe connect the charging cable to the probe as shown below Connect the other end of charging cable USB end to any powered USB outlet 1e computer USB port USB chargers etc Es Push the charging cable In order to check the battery level after charging connect the probe to the data recording app While the battery is charging a charging battery icon will appear on the screen When the probe is completely charged a full battery icon will appear on the screen When this icon appears on the screen remove the charging cable from the probe STORING THE PROBE It is strongly recommended to turn off the probe after you have finished the test To turn off the probe disconnect the test cable from the end of the probe Push the small button on the socket and gently pull out the cable The sponge on the tip of the probe should be completely wetted with the storage solution and the probe cap should be placed and tightened on the probe head before storing the probe This practice will sionificantly increase the lifetime of the
3. Point Number no Potential N A An app wants to turn on Bluetooth Deny Allow IL y h 5 i d Temperature N A gt CD Cc Turn on Bluetooth communication Allow Bluetooth communication if it is off Step 4 Select the appropriate Giatec XCell sensor to get connected to the probe Following a successful connection the connect icon changes to green You will see potential values on the device immediately as well as temperature and the battery level Giatec Scientific Inc 15 XCell User Manual Fda 11 5 3 Giatec XCell _ stop Xcell test 00 07 80 03 20 83 Iliz ii Select the sensor dl im 12 00 8 Giatec XCell x aal LU LI 1 DK ES mV CSE C New Project of Samples 0 out of 0 points Point Number Potential Temperature N A Successful connection Step 5 Move the probe on the pre defined grid over the surface of concrete Wait for the potential value to become stable As soon as the potential value is stable press the Green Circle to save its value The user can press Back and Forth icons in order to move to the previous or next grid point Fda 12 00 A Giatec XCell New Project of Samples 0 out of 0 points Point Number Potential N A Temperature N A CA 1 S ave potential values TE 12 01 A Giatec XCell New Project of Samples 1 out of 1 points Point Number
4. e Estimation of corrosion potential of uncoated reinforcing steel e Determine corrosion activity of steel rebar The measured corrosion potential values are indicative of corrosion probability as presented in Table 1 Giatec Scientific Inc 5 XCell User Manual Table 1 Relationship between the potential values and corrosion probability adapted from ASTM C876 Measured Potential mV CSE Steel een ee Note 1 CSE Copper Sulfate Electrode It is noted that half cell potential measurements can also be affected by testing condition RILEM TC 154 2003 reported typical range for half cell potential measurements in different conditions see Table 2 Table 2 Typical ranges of half cell potentials of rebar in concrete adapted from RILEM TC 154 2003 Humid chloride free concrete 200 to 100 Wet chloride contaminated concrete 600 to 400 Water saturated concrete without oxygen 1000 to 900 Dry carbonated concrete 0 to 200 Note 1 CSE Copper Sulfate Electrode COMPLICATIONS While half cell potential measurement is a straightforward procedure the application of this technique has several complications as ambient condition can influence measurements These complications can lead to misinterpretation of collected data The most important parameters that can influence measurements are briefly described below Temperature The variation in ambient temperature can affect half cell potential measu
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7. app which can be installed on Android smartphone with Bluetooth 4 0 LE capability and Android version 4 3 or higher operating system Step 1 Open the App Open the app by clicking on the Giatec XCell icon on the home screen a xl Glatec XCell Google Eig XCell mV CSE C No Project Selected Please load a previous project or create a new one a Launch the app b Main screen Launch the app on Smartphone Step 2 Click on Giatec XCell at the top left corner to start a New Project In the New Project screen enter the name and description of the project Operator can choose for the readings to be corrected for the effect of temperature This is selected by default If user chooses not to take into account the effect of temperature remove the selection mark Press Save to proceed Giatec Scientific Inc 14 XCell User Manual A If the Bluetooth receiver on the tablet is off a message will appear to ask the user for permission Select yes to turn on the Bluetooth and continue B 2 05PM Bluetooth permission request Application is requesting permission to turn on Bluetooth Allow No Yes Step 4 The list of available probe s will then appear on the screen In the search results select the XCell This will connect the device to the probe F PU x xcel Clatec XCell SCAN 1 Eii test If the device is appropriately connected to the probe the probe ic
8. A dense concrete cover reduces the permeability of chloride and oxygen This will reduce the oxygen concentration As a result the half cell potential values tend to be more negative Gu and Beaudoin 1998 Availability of Oxygen The availability of oxygen gas at the surface of steel rebar can affect the half cell potential readings Generally lower concentration of oxygen at rebar level leads to more negative values on the sutface Gu and Beaudoin 1998 Elsener 2003 which can be mistaken for an active corrosion zone LIMITATIONS Half cell potential measurement is a very useful technique in studying the corrosion of existing structures or elements However the test does not provide any information on the kinetics of corrosion i e corrosion rate of steel reinforcement It is always recommended to interpret Half cell potential measurements with supplementary data from other tests i e cover thickness measurement electrical resistivity and chloride profile The presence of large cracks and delaminations can affect half cell potential readings In case of pre stressed steel tendons the test will not provide any useful information if the tendons are placed in protective tubes This test is not applicable to concrete structures with epoxy coated or galvanized steel rebar Giatec Scientific Inc 7 XCell User Manual GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This section provides general recommendations for a successful half cell potential m
9. C 0 5 C Bluetooth V4 0 LE 250 gr Value O45 C 20 90 0 70 C 5 907 32 mm x 260 mm D x L 33 Giatec Scientific Inc XCell User Manual MAINTENANCE Repairs and servicing not covered in this user manual should only be performed by qualified personnel Periodically wipe the device with a damp cloth Do not use abrasives or solvents The sponge on the tip of the probe should be completely wetted with the storage solution and the probe cap should be placed and tightened on the probe head before storing the probe This practice will sionificantly increase the lifetime of the electrode SERVICE If the XCell probe does not connect with the mobile app check the cable to see if it is connected properly If XCell still does not work properly review this user manual to make sure you are operating it correctly If XCell malfunctions first try to check its functionality using the verification kit If that fails call our technical support number provided on the back of this manual If after consulting with our technical support department return is required the instructions for packaging and returning the device will be provided REPLACEMENTS For Giatec XCell use only the replacement part specified The USB cable is intended to be used only by XCell device and connecting it to other instruments might damage the cable To order replacement parts call Giatec Scientific Inc using the number pr
10. Potential 336 6 mV CSE Temperature 27 4 C Comment Move to the next grid point A User can add comments related to the specific grid point These comments will be saved along with the potential and temperature values Giatec Scientific Inc 16 XCell User Manual 2 03 PM Dr NA N A xcen New Po N A In PROJECT DESCRIPTION Project Name Giatec Demo Temperature Correction qe Off grid Sampling Length cm in Temperature c F GRID SPECIFICATION Horizontal Length 350 Vertical Length 350 Horizontal Spacing 50 Vertical Spacing 50 Cancel Save A The app automatically corrects potential values for temperature variation If you do not want the values to be corrected Turn Off the Temperature Correction feature A Off grid sampling feature enables the user to add data points which are not on the generated grid The user can select any location and assign the measured potential values However the operator can Turn Off the Off grid Sampling feature AN The data grid will appear on the screen The default horizontal and vertical axis labels on the grid are numbers associated with spacings on each direction The user can switch to Alpha Numeric labeling by clicking on the A on the top right corner of the grid screen Giatec Scientific Inc 21 XCell User Manual Para fh B No project selected Please create a new project or open a previously saved project
11. SOFTWARE LICENSE VII Giatec Scientific Inc ii XCell User Manual EXHIBIT A END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE IMPORTANT PLEASE READ THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE AGREEING TO INSTALL THE SOFTWARE THIS IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN GIATEC AND THE END USER CUSTOMER GIATEC IS WILLING TO LICENSE THE SOFTWARE WITH WHICH THIS AGREEMENT IS PROVIDED THE SOFTWARE TO THE CUSTOMER UTILIZING THE SOFTWARE ONLY ON THE CONDITION THAT THE CUSTOMER ACTING THROUGH YOU THE CUSTOMER S AUTHORIZED AGENT ACCEPT ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT BY CLICKING ON THE I ACCEPT THE TERMS IN THE LICENSE AGREEMENT RADIO BUTTON BELOW YOU ON BEHALF OF CUSTOMER AGREE TO AND ARE LEGALLY BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH AND DO NOT WISH TO BE LEGALLY BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT DO NOT CLICK ON THE I ACCEPT THE TERMS IN THE LICENSE AGREEMENT RADIO BUTTON AND THE INSTALLATION PROCESS WILL STOP Copyright Proprietary Protection The Giatec Software the Software and the Documentation all of the online help files and manuals and all of the printed material included with this Software are owned by Giatec and are protected by Canadian United States and international copyright laws and international treaty provisions You must treat this Software like any other copyrighted material with the exceptions outlined in the fo
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14. electrode Giatec Scientific Inc 10 XCell User Manual 82 10PM Grid Giatec Demo 382 8 mV CSE Temp 24 0 C A Similar to on grid data points the user can re test any previously tested location To do so simply move the probe to the location you want to re test Double click on the associated data point A window will appear where you can select to discard any previously saved value or replace it with the new value F 2 10PM Replace Delete Sample X 75 y 125 Current Potential 382 8 mV CSE Previous Potential 383 4 mV CSE Current Temperature 24 0 C Previous Temperature 24 0 C Comment additional off grid data Discard Delete Giatec Scientific Inc 27 XCell User Manual Off Grid Sampling If off grid sampling feature is on the user can select any location for test To do so move the probe to the location you want to measure the half cell potential Double click on the corresponding point on the tablet screen 2 08PM La 4 27 V CSE Grid Giatec Demo otential 37 mV CSE j PN 1 The user can manually modify the X and Y values of this point Off erid data points are marked with a Blue bullet The latest point will have a green margin on the blue bullet RS 02 09PM New Sample X 15 7 125 Potential 376 2 mV CSE Temperature 24 0 C Comment additional off grid data Discard Giatec Scientific Inc 26 XCell Us
15. on the back of this user manual Giatec Scientific Inc 31 XCell User Manual as email cloud storage Google Drive Dropbox etc or through Bluetooth communication 62 19PM Share Project PNG Image e Drive Bluetooth Add to Dropbox A When the test is finished disconnect the Bluetooth connection on the data recording unit This can be done by clicking on the probe icon on the App This will save the battery life of the probe Giatec Scientific Inc 30 XCell User Manual Moisture Surface moisture has a significant effect on the measured values Since performing the test may take quite a long time the change in moisture content of concrete surface can affect the consistency of measurements RILEM TC 154 2003 As a rule of thumb the drier the concrete is the more positive values will be obtained performing the test Cover Thickness A lower concrete cover leads to more negative values in half cell potential measurements There is a little research on the effect of cover thickness on the potential measurements hence there is no straightforward correction procedure SHRP2 2013 Therefore it is recommended to verify the cover thickness for the area being tested in order to avoid misinterpretation of the collected data Concrete Properties Concrete properties such as density permeability porosity and electrical resistivity are factors that can affect the half cell potential measurements
16. own mode of shipping In repair cases risk of loss is borne by Customer for return of the Product but by Giatec following repair and upon return to Customer Limited Warranties Giatec warrants the Product against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use the Warranty for a period of 12 months from the Delivery Date the Warranty Period on the condition that the Product has been completely paid for Unless as otherwise mandated by local law the Warranty Period does not restart if Customer receives a replacement appliance and or replacement Software This Warranty does not apply a to consumable parts such as batteries Plexiglas cell units and cables unless damage has occurred due to a defect in materials or workmanship b to cosmetic damage including but not limited to scratches dents and broken plastic on ports c to damage caused by accident abuse misuse neglect or failure to properly maintain to Giatec Scientific Inc i XCell User Manual Giatec Scientific Inc 34 REFERENCES Gu P and Beaudoin J J 1998 Obtaining effective half cell potential measurement in reinforced concrete structure Institute for research in construction NRC 1 4 ASTM C876 1999 Standard test method for half cell potentials of uncoated reinforcing steel in concrete Annual Book of ASTM Standards Vol 14 02 RILEM TC 154 EMC 2003 Half cell potential measurements Potential mapp
17. 3 INTRODUCTION TO GIATEC XCell 5 nana 4 CORROSION OF STEEL INCONCRE TEA RS ne a a dr 4 HALE CEE POTENTIAL MEASUREMENT etnai a ins di 5 APPLICATION een de E EA 5 COMPLICATION S ant italiennes 6 TIVE ATION scien occa zs pe cccreopencinesca ana A med nd den aac 7 GENERAL INSTRUCTION Sos a an LR these 8 XCel OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS wissscstis reir re dtliiscciaidtecae 9 TE TEROP SR Ne A NS nd ur dr 9 RGB ES DORE a a D S 9 CHRON G THE PROBE ci N a choc aiamacieauiacatess 10 STORING THE PROBE A EE N 10 DATA RECORDING UNIT SETUP une ren hrs 11 BS SIN TAVEAC KACE oana a a AN ade ea daaenaaantiss 11 ENHANCED COMPREHENSIVE PACKAGE ccccssssssossssscscesssssecessssesscsssccooaseacsscssenseae 11 ERE FAN TALAT ON ceda a a 11 ACCE ORP ipe one E E E T 13 ACIM App ESSENTIAL PACAGE raien a E AD 14 Xcell App ENHANCED amp COMPREHENSIVE PACKAGES s ssssssesesessessseeeesesese 19 DATA PROCES AND CONTOUR POSE aa Er 28 Giatec Scientific Inc i XCell User Manual DATA EXPORUNG AND SHARING didier silane 29 VERIFICATION oann 31 MAINTENANCE oen Ta en na A a tn E 32 a E eames 32 FRE PEACE MEIN IS O EE ES A E E EEE S ENEAN EE EEE A E EEN 32 XCell TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ccccccccccccccccesssecsessnssscccceccecees 33 CNRS a ces ne Ra Ann Reais 33 OPERATING CONDITIONS RM Re inner nl baboons 33 REFERENCES NN nca ts cle ae 34 TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE cccccssssssssssscccecccceeeeeas I SALE AGREEMENT EXHIBIT A END USER
18. 30 m 1X SN B Dahat eee Pr B B GATES 1X 5 we y 1X SN Glatec Xcell szy y P ww 1X Please note that the images above are for illustration purpose only and might not be in scale Giatec Scientific Inc iv XCell User Manual transport management systems military operations rescue operations hospital and medical operations or the like whereby such usage could cause ot contribute to damage to property or injury to persons Software License The Product is and contains the intellectual property of Giatec and is protected by Canadian U S and international copyright patent trade secret laws and international treaties This Agreement is not intended to grant and shall in no way be construed to grant to Customer any rights in the intellectual property of Giatec including the intellectual property in the Products The Customer shall obtain a non exclusive license to use the software contained in the Product the Software only in accordance with the terms of the Software License Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A and the Customer shall agree with its terms prior to installing the Software Customer acknowledges that the Software is the intellectual property of Giatec and respects Giatec s rights as the intellectual property rights holder Customer may not and customer agrees not to or to enable others to copy decompile reverse engineer disassemble attempt to derive the source code o
19. Click on New to define a new project or Load to load a previously saved project 2 02PM 3 Giatec XCell N A N A Pad bx PN PROJECT New jp Load aan CURRENT PROJECT Setup Contour SENSOR Connect About Step 2 Enter the name of the project and select the appropriate dimension and temperature units Define the horizontal and vertical length of the test grid this is the maximum horizontal and vertical length on the concrete element being tested Finally specify the grid spacing in both directions Press Save to generate the test grid Giatec Scientific Inc 20 XCell User Manual A The user can delete or modify the temperature and potential values of previously tested points Select the point for which you want to delete or repeat testing and click on the Green X as indicated A box will appear at the bottom of the screen The user can delete the values of the point by selecting Delete button or replace the value with new readings by selecting the Replace icon If the user does not want to make any change select Return to go back to data recording mode Giatec XCell Giatec XCell CR es al x 4 a al New Project New Project of Samples 3 out of 3 points Point Number o of Samples 3 out of 3 points Point Number Potential 336 6 mV CSE Potential 336 6 mV CSE Temperature 27 4 C a eh Temperature 27 4 C X D ite Return Rer pce Nin
20. GIATEC SCIENTIFIC INC 301 MOODIE DRIVE SUITE 302 OTTAWA ON K2H 9C4 CANADA PHONE 1 613 240 7451 FAX 1 613 280 1544 SUPPORT GIATECSCIENTIFIC COM WWW GIATEC CA Version 1 3 Printed in Canada Smart Concrete Testing Technologies Cc GIATEC SCIENTIFIC USER MANUAL XCell HALF CELL POTENTIAL MEASUREMENT Notes XCell User Manual Giatec Scientific Inc Notes XCell User Manual Limited Warranty Giatec warrants the physical compact disk s on which the Software is distributed to be free from defects in materials and workmanship and that the Software will function in substantial accordance to the specifications for a period of one 1 year from the date of shipment of the Software to Customer General and specific limitations on this warranty are described in Giatec s Warranty statement and are incorporated by reference THE WARRANTIES DESCRIBED HEREIN AND OR ACCOMPANYING PRODUCTS ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS AND SAVE AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN GIATEC MAKES AND THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OR REPRESENTATIONS OF ANY KIND WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AND GIATEC EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND THOSE ARISING BY STATUTE OR OTHERWISE IN LAW OR FROM A COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE GIATEC DOES NOT REPRESENT OR WARRANT THAT THE PRODUCTS WILL MEET ANY OR ALL OF ANY ORGAN
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22. Please handle them with care e Do not place any heavy object on the XCell probe or the tablet e Avoid severe impact or rough handling that leads to damaging XCell or the tablet e Do not disassemble XCell Giatec Scientific Inc 1 XCell User Manual Store the product in a protected location e g carrying case where no one can step on or trip over the connection and USB charging cables and in a location where these cables cannot be damaged OPERATION A WARNING Device Input USB only Only use the provided USB charging cable for XCell and the provided power adapter for the tablet the latter is applied to the enhanced and comprehensive packages Do not perform measurement at circuits directly connected to Mains Live circuit Place the instrument in the place where the chance of spilling liquids on the device is negligible CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT A ATTENTION Disconnect the probe from the cable after testing Do not use chemicals or cleaners containing harsh products such as benzene toluene xylene and acetone Do not submerge the measuring probe OPERATION ENVIRONMENT A ATTENTION Location Indoor outdoor Relative Humidity 20 to 90 Temperature 0 C to 45 C Avoid direct sunlight Do not submerge the device Giatec Scientific Inc 2 XCell User Manual TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE SALE AGREEMENT Please read this Sale Agreement before using the Giatec Sci
23. age 8 Giatec Scientific Inc 28 XCell User Manual XCell OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Giatec XCell has two main components 1 Test Probe 2 Data Recording Unit TEST PROBE Giatec XCell test probe benefits from an advanced maintenance free reference electrode that measures the corrosion potential Together with a potentiometer a temperature sensor and wireless technology the probe is capable of measuring and correcting the potential values on the surface of concrete with respect to the reference point and transmitting the measurements to the Data Recording Unit A There is a fixed electrochemical potential difference between the Ag AgCl electrode and the Cu CuSO4 electrode The XCell data recording app accounts for this difference and presents the results in mV CSE i e Cu CuSO Electrode CSE as per ASTM C876 A The reference electrode used in the measuring probe has a temperature coefficient of 0 65 mV per C for the temperature range between 0 to 70 C If the temperature compensation mode is selected in the Giatec XCell app the results are modified and presented at 25 C Z N The Giatec XCell is equipped with a maintenance free electrode PROBE SETUP First remove the probe cap and wet the contact sponge with water To turn on the probe connect the test cable to the probe gently push the cable end shaft toward the probe socket until it is locked as shown below n EE Push the cable
24. easurement Charging the Probe and Data Recording Unit It is strongly recommended to charge the measuring probe and data recording unit smartphone in Essential package and tablet in Enhanced and Comprehensive packages Refer to page 12 of this user manual to learn how to charge the probe Before performing a half cell potential measurement the operator may need to prepare the surface of concrete element Testing Grid In order to facilitate the half cell potential test it is recommended to mark out the test grid on the surface of the concrete The user is encouraged to perform the test in a systematic order to efficiently keep track of recordings Pre moistening the surface If the surface of concrete element is too dry there is a chance that it affects the measurements In order to avoid this problem it is recommended to moisten the surface of the concrete element approximately 15 20 minutes before performing the readings Consider the effect of coatings The presence of isolating coatings i e sealing epoxy asphalt layer on the surface of concrete will make it impossible to perform half cell potential measurements unless a hole is drilled through this layer Once the concrete has been reached the hole needs to be filled with a conductive solution However it is still possible to perform the test for thin dispersion coatings often used in car parking spaces ceilings The measurements are often associated with a shift in the po
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26. er Manual DATA RECORDING UNIT SETUP Data recording is performed using an interactive app which is installed on a smartphone or a tablet depending on the package selected ESSENTIAL PACKAGE The essential package comes with a mobile app that can be installed on an Android based smartphone with Bluetooth 4 0 LE capability and Android version 4 3 or higher operating system The app is capable of receiving and saving potential measurements sequentially The post processing needs to be conducted in the office by the user ENHANCED COMPREHENSIVE PACKAGE The enhanced and comprehensive packages come with an Android based tablet and Giatec XCell post processing app which is already installed on it The tablet unit communicates with the probe to receive and store potential and temperature data It is also capable of processing data and producing colored contour plot maps All these operations can be easily performed by a single technician or engineer and can be shared with other team members in real time FRESH INSTALLATION In order to install a new version or an upgrade to the data recording app the user should download the appropriate app Smartphone version for the Essential package or the Tablet version for Enhanced Comprehensive packages from Google Play The following steps need to be followed by the user to install the smartphone app Step 1 In the Google Play search for Giatec XCell smartphone app Pre
27. f decrypt modify or create derivative works of the Software or any part thereof except as and only to the extent any foregoing restriction is prohibited by applicable law Any attempt to do so is a violation of the rights of Giatec By virtue of this Sale Agreement Customer acquires only the right to use the Software as contained in the Product and does not acquire any rights of ownership All rights title and interest in the Software shall at times remain the property of Giatec Product Disposal Recycling Giatec is unable to dispose of or recycle the Product following use End User may dispose of recycle the Product or arrange for the same through the Giatec distributor or reseller which made the Product sale Any disposal or recycling of the Product must be done in accordance with local government directives Export Customer must comply with all export laws and restrictions and regulations of Canada Furthermore Customer will not export or allow the export or re export of the Product in violation of any such restrictions laws or regulations Additionally Customer agrees to comply with the above and represents and warrants that it is not located in under the control of or a resident of any restricted country Entire Agreement This Sale Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the Parties as to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior offers agreements arrangements negotiations and understanding written or oral
28. ing on reinforced Concrete Structures Materials and Structures 36 461 471 Elsener B Andrade C Gulikers J Polder R amp Raupach M 2003 Hall cell potential measurements Potential mapping on reinforced concrete structures Materials and Structures 36 7 461 471 Elsener B and B hni H 1995 Condition evaluation of reinforced concrete bridges The benefits of potential mapping Proc 6th Int conf Structural Faults Repair London 47 52 Strategic Highway Research Program 2013 Nondestructive Testing to Identify Concrete Bridge Deck Deterioration Transportation Research Board Washington D C CEFRACOR 2007 Recommendations for the verification of reference electrodes PCRA 005 Committee for Cathodic Protection and Associated Coatings XCell User Manual STORAGE ENVIRONMENT A ATTENTION e Location Indoor e Relative Humidity 5 to 90 e Temperature 0 C to 70 C Giatec Scientific Inc XCell User Manual INTRODUCTION TO GIATEC XCell Giatec XCell is a revolutionary test device for measuring the corrosion activity of the reinforcing steel in concrete The test procedure has been standardized by different standards including e ASTM C876 e RILEM TC 154 e UNI 10174 e DGZ P B3 e SIA 2006 e BS 1881 Part 201 The device is capable of accurately estimating the electrochemical corrosion potential of uncoated reinforcing steel in field and laborator
29. ion shall be English For the purposes of this arbitration this Sale Agreement shall be governed by and construed under Ontario law as such law applies to agreements between Ontario residents entered into and to be performed within Ontario Canada The decision of the arbitrators shall be binding upon the parties hereto and the expense of the arbitration including without limitation the award of attorneys fees to the prevailing party shall be paid as the arbitrators determine The decision of the arbitrators shall be executory and judgment thereon may be entered by any court of competent jurisdiction Any non English language translation of this Sale Agreement is done for local requirements and in the event of a dispute between the English and any non English versions the English version of this Sale Agreement shall govern Giatec Scientific Inc vi XCell User Manual PACKAGE CONTENTS Part Qty XCell Measuring Probe 1X Alligator Test Clips 1X Measurement Cable 1X Charging Cable 1X USB Cable 1X Contact Sponge 3X Electrode Storage Solution 1X Giatec Scientific Inc Photo J D O W SS og oO Essential S B lt S Enhanced Comprehensive XCell User Manual Carrying Case Data Recording App Smartphone version Tablet with hands free carrying support Tablet Charger Data Recording and Analysis Application Tablet version Extension Arm Verification Kit Cable Reel
30. its sole discretion and with notice to Customer Giatec does not warrant that the operation of the Product will be uninterrupted or error free Giatec is not responsible for damage arising from failure to follow instructions relating to the Products use This Warranty is voided immediately if repair modification to include upgrades expansions or usage or addition of non manufacturer parts or accessories alteration or other service is attempted other than by Giatec In this regard the integrity of the appliance casing aka the box should not be violated for any reason unless expressly authorized by Giatec in writing Giatec Scientific Inc y XCell User Manual THE WARRANTY SET FORTH IS EXCLUSIVE AND NO OTHER WARRANTY WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED GIATEC SCIENTIFIC INC SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Please refer to the complete Terms and Conditions of Giatec s products for more details The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice Giatec Scientific Inc vi XCell User Manual Repair Customer should carefully inspect the Product upon its delivery Customer should maintain all original packaging upon receiving the Product until the Product has been installed and is found to be in proper working order If the Product arrives to Customer the date of arrival is referred to herein as the
31. llowing License Grant Any violation of this agreement will automatically terminate your right to use this Software and you must immediately return it to Giatec Giatec trademarks contained in the Software are trademarks or registered trademarks of Giatec in Canada the United States and or other countries Third party trademarks trade names product names and logos may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners You may not remove or alter any trademark trade names product names logo or other proprietary notices legends symbols or labels in the Software License Grant Giatec grants you a nonexclusive license to use this Software on a single dedicated computer You may copy this Software onto the hard disk of this computer and make one copy for archival purposes You may not make copies of the Software for any purpose other than what is stated above You may not copy the Documentation for any reason You may not reverse engineer disassemble decompile or attempt to discover the source code of the Software You may not modify the Software or create derivative products using this Software You may not sublicense rent or lease any portion of the Software You may transfer your rights under this agreement on a Permanent basis to another person or entity provided that you transfer this License Agreement all original and updated Software and Documentation and that you not retain any copies of the Software or Documentati
32. n that such rights are forfeited if you fail to comply with this Agreement General Provisions This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and Giatec and supersedes any prior agreement concerning the Software Giatec is not bound by any provision of any purchase order or any other type of correspondence written or verbal Should any court of competent jurisdiction find any provision in this Agreement to be illegal unenforceable invalid or to be overreaching in whole or in part and for any reason such illegal unenforceable invalid or overreaching provisions or part thereof shall be stricken from this Agreement and such provision shall not affect the legality enforceability or validity of the remainder of this Agreement This Agreement is governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and any disputes or claims arising hereunder shall be under the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts situated in the City of Ottawa Province of Ontario Giatec Scientific Inc viii XCell User Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS PACKAGE CONTENTS iai E ANS III WARRANTY sehen ace NA Na dela V SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ne eme open 1 SAE EY MB OG esate deh A eum eda te lalate aera imite 1 GENERAL GUIDELINE ac tacts RS dde tn dei 1 D VICE AN DNG a de ME nd aie eat deal 1 OPERA EON aes sae ch as Re NS Nu nase beaehee 2 CEEANING THE ENSTRUMENT arrin niari EEEE E le nanas 2 OPERA TON ENVIRONMENT ESS e e E Ra 2 D FORAGE ENVIRONMENT nn had ie denied
33. nced and Comprehensive packages come with an Android based tablet ae aT Ss Giatec XCelL EL lt 2 RA 5 TRS Half Cell Corrosion Mapping Data Monitor App Q GIATEC SCIENTIFIC The tablet comes pre installed with the Giatec XCell Data recording and processing app The app can be launched by clicking on the Giatec XCell icon on the home screen The user manual and a tutorial video are also added to the desktop after a successful activation XCell be X Giatec XCell Tutorial Video User Manual Step 1 Press Start in order to access the main menu Giatec Scientific Inc 19
34. on You must notify Giatec in writing of your transfer and the recipient must also agree to the terms of this License Agreement If you want to share the Software on a network please contact Giatec to request a Network License Agreement Giatec Scientific Inc vil XCell User Manual Severability Assignment If any provision of this Sale Agreement is held to be unenforceable for any reason the legality or enforceability of the remaining terms shall not be affected or impaired The failure of Giatec to act with respect to a breach of this Sale Agreement by Customer or others does not constitute a waiver and shall not limit Giatec s rights with respect to such breach or any subsequent breaches Giatec expressly reserves the right to assign this Sale Agreement and to delegate any of its obligations hereunder Customer may not assign delegate or otherwise transfer whether by operation of law or otherwise this Sale Agreement or any of Customer rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of Giatec Giatec may assign the provision of repair services to third parties Governing Law Dispute Resolution All disputes arising out of or in connection with this Sale Agreement shall be finally settled under the Rules of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce by one or more arbitrators appointed in accordance with the said Rules The place of arbitration shall be Ottawa Ontario Canada The language of the arbitrat
35. on on the top menu bar will change to green This indicates that the devices are paired and ready for testing The user can see the potential and temperature values as well as the battery level of the probe Giatec Scientific Inc 23 XCell User Manual Grid Spacing and Distance as Grid Labels 2 04PM D SAL Grid Giatec Demo Potential N A Temp N A 7 Ft d po of 1 G Alpha Numeric Grid Labels 2 04PM a Grid Giatec Demo Potential N A temp N A TET Ex katot Tr z Step 3 Press on the Probe button to connect the tablet device to the probe If the Bluetooth connectivity is off the user will be asked to give permission to turn on the Bluetooth communication on the device Giatec Scientific Inc 22 XCell User Manual New Project i h 2 ciatec Xcel PROJECT dat 1 Sw CURRENT PROJECT Temperature A Correction Description Setup Test on Deck D01 Project Sensor About Exit Cancel Create a new project Save new project Step 3 Press the Probe icon from the top menu between the battery level indicator and save icons to detect the testing probe If the Bluetooth device is turned off a dialogue box will pop up asking for permission to turn on the Bluetooth transmitter of the Smartphone Press Allow to enable the Bluetooth communication de 11 50 FD Giatec XCell an EX mV CSE C New Project of Samples 0 out of 0 points
36. or reasons other those discussed above and ii not sell distribute or pass on such information to any third party Giatec Scientific Inc il XCell User Manual SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This chapter contains important safety instructions that the user must follow for operating and storage of Giatec XCell Read the following safety information before any operation to ensure your safety and to keep the instrument in good condition Keep this user manual in a safe place for future reference SAFETY SYMBOLS In order to ensure the safety of the operator and increasing the service life of the instruments pay attention to safety precautions described in this manual These messages are indicated by a symbol throughout this user manual WARNING Identifies conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life CAUTION Identifies conditions or practices that could result in damage to Giatec XCell or to other properties ATTENTION Refer to the User Manual GENERAL GUIDELINES 1 Always follow basic safety precautions when using this product to reduce risk of injury from fire or electric shock 2 Read and understand all instructions in the documentation that comes with Giatec XCell 3 Observe all warnings and instructions marked on the product DEVICE HANDLING AN CAUTION Giatec XCell is a non destructive testing device The electronic parts and electrochemical cell are sensitive components
37. ovided on the back of the user manual or on the test probe For the latest updates please refer to the Giatec website at www giatec ca Giatec Scientific Inc 32 XCell User Manual This will eventually lead to a potential difference between the anodic and cathodic areas at the surface of the steel reinforcement HALF CELL POTENTIAL MEASUREMENT The purpose of the half cell potential measurement is to measure the potentials on the surface of concrete in order to predict the potential field The potential measurement is used to predict the state of rebar corrosion in concrete This technique allows for the plotting of a potential contour map of the concrete surface which can be used to identify the corroding areas and estimate the probability of corrosion Elsener and Bohni 1995 In the half cell potential measurement a reference electrode is used to measure the potential values of a specific location on the surface of the concrete with respect to an arbitrary reference point on the reinforcement mesh The traditional half cell potential measurement is schematically illustrated below Es Voltmeter Reference Electrode N N Steel Concrete Reinforcement Half cell potential measurement APPLICATION XCell can be used in either field or laboratory applications to measure the corrosion potential of steel reinforcement in concrete structures This technique can be utilized for various applications such as
38. rements The measured values should be corrected for the temperature effects CEFRACOR 2007 It is noted that performing the test below freezing point is not recommended CN Giatec Scientific Inc XCell User Manual VERIFICATION It is strongly recommended to verify the accuracy of the measuring probe prior to any field or laboratory test using the verification kit only included in the comprehensive package The verification kit consists of a very accurate reference electrode To perform verification of the probe follow these instructions Step 1 Open the cap of the verification kit and the measuring probe Make sure that the sponge of the verification kit and probe are both wet Step 2 Connect the tablet to the probe refer to the instructions on page 24 Step 4 Step 3 Connect the cable of the test probe to the end of the verification probe by pushing the banana jack into the socket Make sure there is a good contact between the verification probe sponge and the measuring probe sponge as shown below 1 Car Make sure the electrode tips have proper contact Want Connect the end cables of the reference electrode and the measuring probe Step 4 Read the potential difference value from the tablet screen The potential difference should be within 110 20 mV ranging from 130 mV to 90 mV If your reading is out of this range please contact our technical support team using the information
39. ss the Install button to start installing the app on the device It should be noted that this version of the app has been developed for smartphones only 1 Google Play is a trademark of Google Inc Giatec Scientific Inc 11 XCell User Manual Step 2 Upon successful installation the user will be prompted to enter the customer name and the 9 digit activation number provided at the time of purchasing the package User can find the customer name and activation number on the first page of the user manual Please contact Giatec Scientific Inc if you have lost your user manual 7 11 45 ANDROID APP ON gt gt Google play Please enter the customer ID and activation key provided by Giatec Or Scientific Inc Customer ID customer ID Activation Key 254 873 254 y Cancel Google Play for downloading and Device Activation after a fresh installing Giatec XCell app installation Step 3 Launch the Giatec XCell app by pressing the Giatec icon on the home screen The Enhanced and Comprehensive packages come with a pre installed version of the app However if the user needs to reinstall the app the following steps should be followed Step 1 In the search box search for Giatec XCell tablet app Press the Install button to start downloading and installing the app on the device Step 2 Upon a successful installation the user will be prompted to enter the customer name and the 9 digit activa
40. t not limited to loss of use loss of revenue loss of actual or anticipated profits including loss of profits on contracts loss of the use of money loss of anticipated savings loss of business loss of opportunity loss of goodwill loss of reputation loss of damage to or corruption of data or software programs or any indirect or consequential loss or damage howsoever caused including the replacement of equipment and property any costs of recovering programming or reproducing any program or data stored or used with the Product and any failure to maintain the confidentiality of data stored on the product The foregoing limitation shall not apply to death or personal injury claims or any statutory liability for intentional and gross negligent acts and or omissions Not For Resale The Product may not be purchased for resale purposes by Customer unless Customer is a legal and authorized reseller of Giatec products High Risk Uses Customer will not purchase the Product for usage in connection with any high risk or strict lability activity including without limitation air travel space travel firefighting police operations vehicle operations power plant operations of power generation applications Giatec Scientific Inc iv XCell User Manual WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTIES Giatec warrants the Product against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use the Warranty for a period of 12 months from the Deli
41. tentials Giatec Scientific Inc 8 XCell User Manual DATA EXPORTING AND SHARING By clicking on the share icon in the mobile app you can export and share the data in the spreadsheet format CSV image format PNG and AutoCAD script file format 62 18PM FA IL Share Save Project D amp Cancel To save the project select the appropriate file format and press on the Save button A dialog box will appear asking for the location of the file Enter the location where you want to save the file and click OK 62 18PM A Save Project CSV File al Samsung Music Podcasts Ringtones storage emulated 0 giatec_demo Cancel Similarly to share the data select the appropriate file format and press Share button A dialog box will appear asking for the share method such Giatec Scientific Inc 29 XCell User Manual DATA PROCESS AND CONTOUR PLOTS The post processing of the data can be done by pressing on the contour generating icon on the top right corner of the screen The app will then analyze data and produce the potential contour maps 62 11PM a Grid Giatec Demo 62 16PM i A A LL Contour Giatec Demo 37 5 53 1 9 4 pus The user can zoom in out and pan over the generated contour plot to review the details A The app calculates the area in of total test area corresponding to the three main categories specified in Table 1 of this manual see P
42. tion number provided at the time of purchase User can find the customer name and activation number on the first page of the user manual Please contact Giatec Scientific Inc if you have lost the user manual Giatec Scientific Inc 12 XCell User Manual 3 T7 8207 PM Grid Giatec Demo Potential 289 4 mV CSE Temp 23 9 C if A The user can re test any previously tested location To do so simply move the probe to the location you want to re test On the tablet screen press and hold the corresponding grid point A dialogue box will pop up showing the real time value of the potential and the temperature at the specific coordinate If you want to replace the old values with these new measurements press Replace The user can keep previous measurements by pressing the Discard button or delete previously saved data by pressing Delete 3 T7 Vala Replace Delete Sample X 50 Ne 50 Current Potential 253 6 mV CSE Previous Potential 289 0 mV CSE Current Temperature fe 94 M Ve Previous Temperature 232 70 Comment Discard Replace Giatec Scientific Inc 25 XCell User Manual Grid Giatec Demo Potential 288 9 mV CSE Temp 24 0 C Step 5 In order to record the potential value of a specific location on the grid simply move the probe to the corresponding grid point on the concrete surface Press and hold the corresponding grid point on the tablet screen A dialogue box will pop up sho
43. very Date the Warranty Period on the condition that the Product has been completely paid for Unless as otherwise mandated by local law the Warranty Period does not restart if Customer receives a replacement appliance and or replacement Software This Warranty does not apply a to consumable parts such as batteries and cables unless damage has occurred due to a defect in materials or workmanship b to cosmetic damage including but not limited to scratches dents and broken plastic on ports c to damage caused by accident abuse misuse neglect or failure to properly maintain to include but not limited to water damage and or condensation or improper temperatures during storage or improper installation d to damage caused by electrical disturbances or acts of God to include but not limited to civil disturbance war flood fire rodents or insects e where manufacturer s serial numbers and security labels have been removed from the Product and f to damage caused during shipment due to Customer s improper packaging from Customer to Giatec in the case of Product returns for repair Giatec disclaims all other warranties express or implied including without limitation implied warranties of merchantability fitness for a particular purpose or against hidden or latent defects Giatec s responsibility for warranty claims is limited to repair or replacement Giatec reserves the right to modify this Warranty at any time at
44. wing the real time value of the potential and the temperature at the location being tested When the potential values are stabilized press Store to save the potential and temperature values You may also enter any comments related to the measurement at this specific grid point New Sample De x 50 Y 50 Potential 288 9 mV CSE Temperature 24 0 C Comment Discard After pressing the store button the recorded data will be assigned to the grid point Tested points are indicated with red bullets on the screen The red bullet with a green margin is the last recorded point Giatec Scientific Inc 24 XCell User Manual 2 01PM sOftware Activallorl Please enter the customer ID and activation key provided by Giatec Scientific Inc CustomerID customer ID Activation Key 554 675 Cancel Device Activation after a fresh installation ACCESSORIES The enhanced and comprehensive packages come with accessories that can be used to improve the efficiency of the measurements and the user experience The accessories include an extension arm in both packages a verification kit and an extension cable reel in the comprehensive package only Giatec Scientific Inc 13 XCell User Manual XCell APP ESSENTIAL PACKAGE The user must launch the mobile app in order for it to communicate with the probe and receive data The data receiving unit of the essential package works with Android based
45. y conditions XCell offers an advanced solution for the traditional half cell potential measurement The efficiency accuracy and speed of the half cell corrosion mapping have substantially increased in Giatec XCell by combining the wireless electrode technology with an interactive mobile app This new device brings enhanced portability accurate data measurement and easy data management Moreover the tablet app offers a powerful post processing tool and an easy way to share the results with other team members In this regard XCell can significantly save time human resources and cost CORROSION OF STEEL IN CONCRETE The corrosion of steel reinforcement inside concrete can be described as an electrochemical reaction In this reaction electrons migrate from the anodic zone to the cathodic zone releasing ferrous ions at the anode and hydroxide ions at the cathode Concrete 7 ocdeu 0 NyNa Steel bar Corrosion of steel in concrete Giatec Scientific Inc 4 XCell User Manual XCell TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Type Voltage Measurement Range Measurement Resolution Sampling Rate Input Impedance Temperature Measurement Range Temperature Measurement Resolution Communication Protocol Probe Weight OPERATING CONDITIONS Type Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Storage humidity Dimensions of XCell Probe Value 1 000 mV 0 1 mV 1 sec gt 10 MQ 0 50
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