PiCUS TreeQinetic Manual
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2 Abreviations and Acknowledgements
PTQ
PiCUS TreeQinetic = Name of the whole system
PTQ.App
Measuring software to be used under Android or iOS
PTQ Com Unit
Communication Unit
Module
Part of the PTQ system like Elastometer, Inclinometer,
Forcemeter od Anemometer
Text fields displayed in an app on the mobile phone, in software on the PC or labels on the
outside of a device are shown in this manual in gray color and bold italic letters
EXAMPLE
.
Data input fields in an app on the mobile phone or in software on the PC are shown in this
manual in green and bold italics
EXAMPLE
.
Data display elements in an app on the mobile phone or in software on the PC are shown in
this manual in blue color and bold, italicized text
EXAMPLE
.
Cross-references to other chapters of this manual or references to external sources are written
in
italics and underlined
.
Potential sources of error are indicated with
CAUTION!
, notes with the keyword
NOTE
,
followed by a
short explanation in italics
.
3 General Information
This chapter deals with general information.
3.1 Intended Use
PiCUS tree measurement technology offers tree experts a comprehensive set of diagnostic
tools for the detection and evaluation of defects in trees.
The tree static pulling test is so far the only method that allows conclusions to be drawn on
uprooting and breaking safety in equal measure.
The PiCUS TreeQinetic measuring instruments are optimized for such pulling tests and provide
the necessary data basis for safety calculations.
When using the system, the ambient conditions specified in the General Operating Instructions
and Technical Information must be observed. Otherwise a faultless function of the system
cannot be guaranteed.
The PiCUS product family stands for measuring instruments that not only provide precise
results but are also designed to reliably accompany the user in the field for a long time. They
are designed to be correspondingly robust. Nevertheless, they are highly sensitive, electronic
measuring instruments. Careful handling that takes this into account reduces failures and
maintenance requirements and significantly increases service life and reliability.
