SmartRock Pro: Frequently Asked Questions

In some cases, though results may be less precise than a dedicated calibration.

Some unusual mixes may still benefit from a supplemental calibration check.

Accuracy is generally strong out of the box; a fully calibrated sensor may offer marginally tighter precision.

Pricing is typically quoted per box (commonly boxes of 4); ask your rep for current pricing.

It’s one of Giatec’s newer self-calibrating sensor lines. Ask your rep for its current status.

Partially. SmartRock Pro reduces the need for field-cured cylinders used specifically for early-strength decisions (form removal, post-tensioning, opening to traffic) since it gives in-place strength within 2 to 3 hours without any calibration cylinders or lab breaks. But it doesn’t replace 28-day acceptance/code-compliance testing, which serves a different purpose and is typically still required by the engineer of record. So the cost reduction comes from cutting early-age field cylinders, not from eliminating lab testing altogether.

No. Pro is retrieved via Bluetooth within range rather than through a gateway.

It allows faster deployment on new mixes without waiting for a calibration curve.

In most cases yes, this is one of Pro’s key advantages.

SmartRock Pro uses CEMMA (Concrete Electrical Matrix Microstructure Analysis) to directly measure the concrete’s mechanical and electrical properties in place, rather than relying on a temperature history matched to a pre-built maturity curve. Because it reads the mix’s actual evolving microstructure instead of inferring strength from a calibration built on a different batch, it doesn’t need mix design information or cylinder breaks up front, the algorithm adapts to whatever mix it’s embedded in.

Yes, giving you both self-calibrated and manually calibrated readings for comparison.

Generally comparable, with model-specific details in the product spec sheet. Battery should last 4 months.

Yes, volume discounts are generally available for larger Pro orders.

Projects with new/unfamiliar mixes, fast-track schedules, or limited calibration lead time benefit most.

Placement guidance is largely the same; the main difference is in calibration approach.

Yes, Pro data is managed within the same dashboard as other SmartRock products.

Yes, combined with optional supplemental verification, though local acceptance should be confirmed.

Standard hardware warranty terms apply; confirm exact duration with your rep.

Availability can vary by region depending on certification status.

Consider your calibration timeline, mix familiarity, and local inspector acceptance requirements.