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The JMCJ-1003/1005 magnetic ring settlement water level gauge gives Kingmach Deflectometer a manual borehole method for layered ground. It measures underground settlement by electromagnetic induction between the probe and magnetic rings, and it measures water level by conductivity when the probe contacts groundwater. The instrument uses a probe, reel, tape, battery, audible or visual indication, and magnetic rings placed at known depths. Published depth options include 30 m, 50 m, and 100 m, with plus or minus 1 mm accuracy, 9V battery power, maximum current of 50 mA, a probe about 17 cm long and 3 cm in diameter, and -20 degrees Celsius to 60 degrees Celsius operating environment. This product is useful where the engineer needs to know which soil layer compressed, not just how much the surface moved. A careful log should keep borehole number, ring depth, water depth, reference mark, operator, weather, and construction activity together for each visit.

Application of  Deflectometer

Application of Deflectometer

Tunnels and subway structures place special demands on Deflectometer because access is narrow, moisture is common, vibration is continuous, and many instruments may share the same station or section. Kingmach JMDL-47XXAT is described for tunnel bottom uplift deformation and underground engineering settlement, making it suitable for embedded positions where the invert or base layer must be followed after construction. JMQJ-62XXADT can support hydrostatic level observation in tunnel settlement projects, with 50 mm and 100 mm ranges, 0.01 mm resolution, RS485 output, and IP68 protection. A tunnel layout should use point names that match chainage, ring number, track side, or station grid, otherwise later interpretation becomes slow and error-prone. Readings should be compared with excavation progress, lining closure, groundwater drawdown, rail bed work, train operation, and vibration records. The important question is whether vertical change is a short construction response, a reversible operating effect, or a continuing deformation trend. Good installation photos and baseline notes are especially useful because many embedded parts cannot be checked after the tunnel returns to service.

The future of Deflectometer

The future of Deflectometer

The future of Deflectometer will give more attention to reference-point control. Hydrostatic leveling systems calculate vertical deformation by comparing measuring points against a reference, so the reference must be protected, inspected, and named clearly in the platform. Kingmach products such as JMDL-62XXADT, JMQJ-62XXADT, and JMYC-62XXAD already support multi-point settlement measurement through connected liquid paths and digital output. Future systems can record reference sensor status, water pipe condition, temperature, zero value, and maintenance events together with each settlement curve. This will help engineers avoid confusing reference drift with real subgrade, bridge, dam, or building movement. Better reference records will also make handover easier when a project moves from construction control to long-term operation. The practical goal is to keep settlement data understandable after the original installation crew has left, so owners can compare old and new readings without reconstructing the field history from memory. The same record should remain readable for designers, contractors, owners, and maintenance teams, because settlement monitoring often continues long after the first construction report is finished.

Care & Maintenance of Deflectometer

Care & Maintenance of Deflectometer

Hydrostatic Deflectometer need regular checks of the liquid path. For systems using JMDL-62XXADT, JMQJ-62XXADT, or JMYC-62XXAD, inspect water pipes, connectors, sensor elevation, reference point, cabinet wiring, and tube protection. Kinks, leakage, air pockets, freezing risk, or construction damage can change the apparent settlement curve. Check whether readings change after pipe work, cabinet maintenance, or nearby excavation. For outdoor systems, protect tubes from vehicle traffic, sharp edges, workers, and animal damage. When a reading shifts suddenly, confirm the reference sensor and water path before treating the value as structural movement. Hydrostatic systems can be very useful, but they depend on a clean, continuous, well-documented connection between points. The record should include who inspected the point, what changed on site, and whether nearby instruments showed the same trend, so the maintenance team can separate sensor trouble from real settlement. The record should include who inspected the point, what changed on site, and whether nearby instruments showed the same trend, so the maintenance team can separate sensor trouble from real settlement.

Kingmach Deflectometer

In underground works, Deflectometer help separate vertical movement from the noise of excavation, support installation, groundwater, and nearby traffic. Tunnel bottom uplift, subway station settlement, foundation pit base heave, and adjacent ground movement can all affect construction safety. Kingmach JMDL-47XXAT is described for tunnel bottom uplift and base uplift in deep foundation pits, while hydrostatic products can compare several elevations across a station or tunnel section. The monitoring plan should define which reading triggers inspection, who receives the alert, and what nearby data should be checked. Settlement should be reviewed with displacement, support force, water level, tilt, and visual inspection. That wider view keeps a single curve from being overread or ignored. For critical infrastructure, the settlement point should be part of a wider review with displacement, tilt, strain, load, rainfall, and groundwater information. For critical infrastructure, the settlement point should be part of a wider review with displacement, tilt, strain, load, rainfall, and groundwater information.

FAQ

  • Q: What does JMDL-47XXAT measure?
    A: It measures in-situ subgrade settlement, embankment heave, foundation pit base uplift, tunnel bottom uplift, dyke compression, and pile foundation settlement.

    Q: What ranges are listed for JMDL-47XXAT?
    A: The listed ranges are 100 mm, 200 mm, 300 mm, and 400 mm, with 0.01 mm resolution on the 100 and 200 mm models and 0.1 mm on larger models.

    Q: How is the gauge installed?
    A: It uses a settlement plate, electrical displacement sensor, measuring rod, metal flexible conduit, anchor head, extension rod, and bottom anchor head.

    Q: Can traffic operation continue during monitoring?
    A: The side-exit cable routing is designed to avoid interference with pavement compaction and can support monitoring during traffic operation when installed correctly.

    Q: What should be recorded during installation?
    A: Record plate position, anchor depth, extension length, cable route, baseline, model, range, and construction stage.

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We ordered a full monitoring solution including sensors and data loggers. Everything works seamlessly together. Great supplier!

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The strain gauges and load cells are extremely accurate and stable. They performed very well in our bridge monitoring project. Highly recommended!

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