SPIDAR Multi-channel GPR

The SPIDAR® family of GPRs enable networking of multiple channels and multiple frequencies for a wide variety of applications. SPIDAR® allows Noggin or pulseEKKO GPR units to be interconnected providing a fully customizable multi-channel GPR platform.

The latest generation of SPIDAR® simplifies the hardware required to connect the GPRs and provides new functionality that enhances data collection and flexibility of the system. The newest generation of SPIDAR® NICs (Network Interface Controllers) enable:

• Full Wi-Fi enabled data collection – meaning no cables are required between the GPR and the control device (ethernet cables can be used instead of Wi-Fi if desired)
• Use any device with Wi-Fi (or ethernet) and a compatible browser to control the GPR and view data collection
• All data is stored directly on the NIC so no data collection or data loss occurs if the connection to the control device is interrupted
• Advanced timing control to ensure no interference between GPR systems
• No reduction in speed when running two channels compared to running a single channel
• Daisy-chain NICs to run any number of GPR systems simultaneously; build multi-frequency or multi-channel array systems
• Supports odometer input for triggering & positioning and optional external GPS
• Data can be downloaded via ethernet cable, Wi-Fi or USB

The SPIDAR® architecture provides you the flexibility to build any GPR configuration that you need for your project.

The NICs come with mounting hardware to connect to a standard SmartCart frame or stack multiple NICs.

Our experienced custom design team or seasoned partners can help you to build deployment configurations to meet your needs.

The SPIDAR® software can be accessed from any compatible browser interface, and allows you to:

• Configure and setup data collection parameters
• Control and view data acquisition
• Manage and export data from the NIC

Once data is acquired, it can easily be downloaded or transferred via USB to a PC and processed using EKKO_Project software.

Three NICs (Network Interface Controllers) to network GPR systems together are now available:

• NIC-500N is used to connect multiple Noggin® sensors
• NIC-500P is used to connect multiple pulseEKKO® Transmitter and Receiver pairs.
• NIC-500X is an advanced system that enables complex data collection with pulseEKKO® GPR units including configurations beyond standard Transmitter and Receiver pairs