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Crack Sensor Node

Geotechnical Instrumentation

High-precision wireless crack monitoring - ideal for structural, joint, and pile movement tracking across civil and tunnelling projects.

Product Details

The Crack Sensor Node (2-port) is a precision monitoring device that supports real-time tracking of linear displacement and structural movement. Designed for high-reliability applications across construction, tunnelling, and infrastructure projects, this sensor connects seamlessly to Control Hire’s wireless monitoring networks. Featuring automatic sensor detection, ultra-low noise circuitry, and a robust IP66-rated housing, this unit delivers dependable performance even in the harshest field environments. With integrated temperature sensing and up to 12 years of battery life, this is your long-term monitoring solution for safety-critical operations.

Key Applications

  • Monitoring crack movement in concrete or masonry
  • Measuring pile separation or joint displacement
  • Structural movement assessment in bridges, buildings, or tunnels
  • Expansion joint monitoring in infrastructure and utilities
  • Compliant with CNVMP and asset condition programs

Features

  • 2-port connectivity for crack sensor input

  • 16-bit resolution for high-accuracy data (65,536 steps)

  • Ultra-low noise: 0.005% of full scale (typical peak-to-peak)

  • IP66-rated waterproof housing

  • Battery life up to 12 years (at 30-minute intervals)

  • Auto-detection of sensor type

  • Flexible mounting: stake, magnetic, trackbed, wall, or pole