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Interface units control communications and power between the ShapeArray and the data logger and power supply. The SAA232 interface ensures each sensor contained within the ShapeArray gets the right amount of voltage when it needs it and when properly ground, the SAA232 minimizes the risk of power surge and lightning strikes.

Interface units control communications between the ShapeArray and the data logger, as well as power. Unlike traditional geotechnical instruments that use only a few sensors, ShapeArrays often have hundreds of sensors in one instrument that require electricity. ShapeArray’s unique power requirements determine tight regulation to ensure optimum function. A 12V battery system can produce a range of fluctuating voltage—10.5V to 15V—depending on their condition. SAA232 contains a high-quality DC-to-DC converter that boosts and regulates the voltage supplied by 12V battery systems to a constant 13.5V. The SAA232 unit also extends the length of cable that can be run between the ShapeArray and its data logger, providing a 16.5V boost for longer cables. SAA232 also protects against electrical surges and voltage strikes.

There are two versions of the SAA232 interface: the SAA232, and the SAA232-5. The SAA232 is used to connect a single ShapeArray to a single COM port on a Data Logger, while the SAA232-5 can be used to connect up to 5 ShapeArrays to a single COM port.

Related products: ShapeArray, SAASPD

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  • 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