Above Ground Marker (AGM)
Propipe APEX is an ultra-reliable, accurate and easy to use intelligent Above Ground Marker (AGM) that enables live remote tracking of pigs with Trident EM Transmitters, rare earth magnets or acoustically with a geophone input.
Users who pair these devices with our unique intelligent EM Transmitters, can build an entire system that tracks, logs, collects and processes pipeline data from in-situ pigs easily, seamlessly and live. The Above Ground Marker (AGM) relies on digital signal processing methods to provide robust and false-alarm free passage information. Raw data is streamed to the cloud via cellular connection or satellite radio.
| Technical Specification | APEX Above Ground Marker (AGM) |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 200Hrs (Continuous). Much better with sleep mode |
| Battery Type | 6x 'D' Cell Alkaline |
| Internal Storage | 64GB (almost unlimited raw data storage) |
| Internal GPS | 3m (9.84 ft) accuracy, 100 us Time Sync |
| Temperature Range | -40°C to +85°C |
| Devices Detected | All EM frequencies, Magnets plus Geophone sound |
| Communications | 3G, 4G & LTE Cellular, Iridium Satelite, Bluetooth |
| User Interface | Smartphone, PC Software, Push Button/LED |
| Geophone | External Connector & Internal Amplifier |
| Environmental | IP67; Sealed against Rain & Dust |
Each unit can be supplied with a number of accessories to enable successful pig tracking even in the most remote locations: –
- 3G Antenna (supplied as standard)
- Geophone
- Iridium Satellite Communication
- External Waterproof Deployable Antenna
- Receiver Handle
APEX allows live data to be streamed to any online device
This allows for all users to view each live pig passage exactly as it happens, using both local and worldwide devices.
Access Realtime and Historical Tracking Data
Track live and get real-time and historical passage data over the internet using the web-based software portal, PigView-Web.
View real-time sensor data or listen to geophone audio
Passage data is recorded continuously, and time stamped with extremely high precision using GPS time synchronization technology.
setup and configure with mobile device
Use PigView mobile to stream and configure data from the APEX AGM. PigView mobile turns any Above Ground Marker device into a digital wireless geophone or wireless ELF receiver.
