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Portable Diagnostic Unit

A compact power and communication device designed to quickly test and verify ShapeArray installations prior to configuration for automated data collection.

Measurand designed the Portable Diagnostic Unit (PDU) so clients have a portable, cost-effective way to verify SAAV’s patented cyclical installation, ensuring your ShapeArray delivers the highest quality deformation data possible.

Interface units like the PDU control communications and power between the ShapeArray and the computer. The PDU contains a high-quality DC to DC converter that boosts and regulates the voltage supplied by the 10.80 V Lithium-Ion battery to a constant 13.5V. The PDU also provides a voltage boost to 16.5V to allow for longer communication cables. A fast-charging battery allows for a full charge in 105 minutes. The PDUs USB-C connectivity allows for communication and power through a single input.

The PDU is field-ready with the following accessories included inside a lightweight, water-resistant carrying case: a USB-C Power Delivery Charger, USB-C Power Delivery Car Charger, a USB-C cord, and a USB-C to USB 2.0 Type-A Adapter.

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1993 1994 1995 1999 2001 - 10 2002 2004 2005 - 08 2006 2007 2011 2014 2017
  • 1993

    The Beginning

    Measurand is established in Fredericton, New Brunswick
  • 1994

    Bend sensor development

    Measurand develops and patents fiber optic bend and position sensors for the medical and automotive sectors

    U.S. Patent 5,321,257

  • 1995

    Canadian Space Agency

    Receives funding from the CSA to develop sensor technology that ultimately leads to invention of ShapeTape

    U.S. Patent 5,633,494

  • 1999

    Patent on fiber optic sensor

    Measurand receives patent for "Fiber Optic Bending and Positioning Sensor" issued June 29, 1999

    Canadian Patent 2,073,162

  • 2001

    ShapeTape & ShapeHand debut

    Measurand designs and develops innovative motion capture technology

    U.S. Patent 6,127,672, 6,563,107

  • 2002

    Measurand Attends the ICPMG

    First contact with the geotechnical sector at the International Conference on Physical Modelling in Geotechnics (ICPMG)
  • 2004

    ShapeArray

    Design patent application sent about a new product designed to meet the specific needs of the geotechnical industry

    U.S. Patent 6,127,672, 6,563,107

  • 2005-08

    ShapeWrap

    Measurand debuts ShapeWrap motion capture technology for the film and animation industry

    U.S. Patent 7,296,363

  • 2006

    Malibu installation

    ShapeAccelArray installed for ground monitoring for the first time​ in Malibu, CA

    Canadian Patent 2,472,421

  • 2007

    ShapeMRI

    Suite of instrumentation developed for motion capture within Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machines

    U.S. Patent 7,296,363

  • 2011

    SAAScan launched

    Built for rapid deployment and repeated use

    Canadian Patent 2,472,421

  • 2014

    SAAX launched

    Purpose-built for heavy-duty horizontal installation

    Canadian application 2,815,199 & 2,815,195

  • 2017

    SAAV launched

    The only geotechnical instrument with a patented cyclical installation method

    Cyclical Sensor Array, Canadian application 2,815,199 & 2,911,175